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Targeting Behavioral Symptoms and Functional Decline in Dementia: A Randomized Clinical Trial by Gitlin, Laura N., Arthur, Paul, Piersol, Catherine, Hessels, Virginia, Wu, Samuel S., Dai, Yunfeng, Mann, William C.

“…Background/Objectives Dementia‐related behavioral symptoms and functional dependence result in poor quality of life for persons with dementia and their…”
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Video game training to improve selective visual attention in older adults by Belchior, Patrícia, Marsiske, Michael, Sisco, Shannon M., Yam, Anna, Bavelier, Daphne, Ball, Karlene, Mann, William C.

“…► Selective visual attention was improved in older adults. ► Two different video games produced significant gains. ► Home-based gains may be a sustainable…”
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Applications of Rhetorical Structure Theory by TABOADA, MAITE, MANN, WILLIAM C.

“…Rhetorical Structure Theory (RST) is a theory of text organization that has led to areas of application beyond discourse analysis and text generation, its…”
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Beyond Academics: A Model for Simultaneously Advancing Campus-Based Supports for Learning Disabilities, STEM Students' Skills for Self-Regulation, and Mentors' Knowledge for Co-regulating and Guiding by Kreider, Consuelo M, Medina, Sharon, Lan, Mei-Fang, Wu, Chang-Yu, Percival, Susan S, Byrd, Charles E, Delislie, Anthony, Schoenfelder, Donna, Mann, William C

“…Learning disabilities are highly prevalent on college campuses, yet students with learning disabilities graduate at lower rates than those without…”
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Traumatic brain injury and driving assessment: an evidence-based literature review by Classen, Sherrilene, Levy, Charles, McCarthy, Dennis, Mann, William C, Lanford, Desiree, Waid-Ebbs, J Kay

“…We conducted a literature review of assessment tools predicting driving performance for people with traumatic brain injury (TBI). Data sources were Web of…”
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Rhetorical Structure Theory: looking back and moving ahead by TABOADA, MAITE, MANN, WILLIAM C.

“…Rhetorical Structure Theory has enjoyed continuous attention since its origins in the 1980s. It has been applied, compared to other approaches, and also…”
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Relationship between the number of behavioral symptoms in dementia and caregiver distress: what is the tipping point? by Arthur, Paul B, Gitlin, Laura N, Kairalla, John A, Mann, William C

“…ABSTRACTBackground:Behavioral and psychological symptoms of dementia (BPSD) are a primary manifestation of brain dysfunction in dementia and a great challenge…”
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Demographic and Clinical Variation in Veterans Health Administration Provision of Assistive Technology Devices to Veterans Poststroke by Hubbard Winkler, Sandra L., PhD, OTR, Cowper Ripley, Diane C., PhD, Wu, Samuel, PhD, Reker, Dean M., PhD, RN, Vogel, Bruce, PhD, Fitzgerald, Shirley G., PhD, Mann, William C., PhD, Hoenig, Helen, MD

“…Abstract Hubbard Winkler SL, Cowper Ripley DC, Wu S, Reker DM, Vogel B, Fitzgerald SG, Mann WC, Hoenig H. Demographic and clinical variation in Veterans Health…”
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Computer and Videogame Interventions for Older Adults' Cognitive and Everyday Functioning by Belchior, Patrícia, Yam, Anna, Thomas, Kelsey R, Bavelier, Daphne, Ball, Karlene K, Mann, William C, Marsiske, Michael

“…This study compared older adults' gains in cognitive and everyday functioning after a 60-session home-based videogame intervention with gains seen under formal…”
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Promoting Independence for Older Persons with Disabilities: Selected Papers from the 2006 International Conference on Aging, Disability and Independence by Mann, W. C, Helal, A

“…The papers in this book provide important content related to aging, disability and independence. The focus of these papers is on maintaining independence and…”
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Social networks and participation with others for youth with learning, attention, and autism spectrum disorders by Kreider, Consuelo M, Bendixen, Roxanna M, Young, Mary Ellen, Prudencio, Stephanie M, McCarty, Christopher, Mann, William C

“…Social participation involves activities and roles providing interactions with others, including those within their social networks. This study sought to…”
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Cost, Utilization, and Policy of Provision of Assistive Technology Devices to Veterans Poststroke by Medicare and VA by Winkler, Sandra L. Hubbard, Vogel, Bruce, Hoenig, Helen, Ripley, Diane C. Cowper, Wu, Samuel, Fitzgerald, Shirley G., Mann, William C., Reker, M.

“…Background: The increase in provision of assistive technology devices (ATDs) has spurred controversy over Medicare policy aimed at reducing cost-policy that…”
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Simulated driving performance of combat veterans with mild tramatic brain injury and posttraumatic stress disorder: a pilot study by Classen, Sherrilene, Levy, Charles, Meyer, Dustin L, Bewernitz, Megan, Lanford, Desiree N, Mann, William C

“…We determined differences in driving errors between combat veterans with mild traumatic brain injury and posttraumatic stress disorder and healthy control…”
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The Home Improvements and Structural Alterations Benefits Program: Veterans With Disabilities and Home Accessibility by Semeah, Luz M., Ahrentzen, Sherry, Jia, Huanguang, Cowper Ripley, Diane C., Levy, Charles E., Mann, William C.

“…Inaccessible home environments can negatively affect the health-related quality of life of individuals with disabilities, increase the number of home…”
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Hispanic Older Adult’s Perceptions of Personal, Contextual and Technology-Related Barriers for Using Assistive Technology Devices by Orellano-Colón, Elsa M., Mann, William C., Rivero, Marta, Torres, Mayra, Jutai, Jeff, Santiago, Angélica, Varas, Nelson

“…Assistive technologies (AT) are tools that enhance the independence, safety, and quality of life of older people with functional limitations. While AT may…”
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Dissatisfaction and Nonuse of Assistive Devices Among Frail Elders by Mann, William C., Goodall, Sara, Justiss, Michael D., Tomita, Machiko

“…This article is based on the Rehabilitation Engineering Research Center on Aging Consumer Assessments Study. The sample included 1,056 subjects who reported…”
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Social networks and participation with others for youth with learning, attention, and autism spectrum disorders: Réseaux sociaux et participation avec les autres, chez des adolescents ayant des troubles d’apprentissage, de l’attention et du spectre de l’autisme by Kreider, Consuelo M., Bendixen, Roxanna M., Young, Mary Ellen, Prudencio, Stephanie M., McCarty, Christopher, Mann, William C.

“…Background. Social participation involves activities and roles providing interactions with others, including those within their social networks. Purpose. This…”
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A non-pharmacologic approach to address challenging behaviors of Veterans with dementia: description of the tailored activity program-VA randomized trial by Gitlin, Laura N, Mann, William C, Vogel, W Bruce, Arthur, Paul B

“…Behavioral symptoms accompanying dementia are associated with increased health care costs, reduced quality of life and daily functioning, heightened family…”
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Cost effectiveness of a telerehabilitation program to support chronically ill and disabled elders in their homes by Bendixen, Roxanna M, Levy, Charles E, Olive, Emory S, Kobb, Rita F, Mann, William C

“…Chronic illnesses account for approximately 75% of all healthcare costs in the United States today, resulting in functional limitations and loss of…”
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Predictability of clinical assessments for driving performance by Stav, Wendy B., Justiss, Michael D., McCarthy, Dennis P., Mann, William C., Lanford, Desiree N.

“…As the number of older drivers grows, it is increasingly important to accurately identify at-risk drivers. This study tested clinical assessments predictive of…”
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