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Effects and safety of vagus nerve stimulation on upper limb function in patients with stroke: a systematic review and meta-analysis by Abdullahi, Auwal, Wong, Thomson W. L., Ng, Shamay S. M.

“…Vagus nerve stimulation (VNS) is used to deliver electric current to stimulate the vagus nerve. The aim of this study is to carry out a systematic review and…”
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Assessing the level of perceived social support among community-dwelling stroke survivors using the Multidimensional Scale of Perceived Social Support by Ng, Shamay S. M., Liu, Tai Wa, Ho, Lily Y. W., Chan, Nga Huen, Wong, Thomson W. L., Tsoh, Joshua

“…Social support has an important role in stroke rehabilitation. The Multidimensional Scale of Perceived Social Support (MSPSS) is an instrument examining the…”
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Analogy motor learning by young children: a study of rope skipping by Tse, Andy C. Y., Fong, Shirley S. M., Wong, Thomson W. L., Masters, Rich

“…Research in psychology suggests that provision of an instruction by analogy can enhance acquisition and understanding of knowledge. Limited research has been…”
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The effects of errorless psychomotor training in the Y balance lower limb reaching task by Fan, Mengjiao, Wong, Thomson W. L.

“…This study investigated the training effect of errorless psychomotor training, a motor training method with perceptual, attentional, and psychological…”
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Effects of home-based neurostimulation on outcomes after stroke: a systematic review and meta-analysis by Abdullahi, Auwal, Wong, Thomson W. L., Ng, Shamay S. M.

“…Background Home-based rehabilitation is a cost-effective means of making services available for patients. The aim of this study is to determine the evidence in…”
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Attentional Focus Strategies for Promoting Children’s Motor Learning: A Scoping Review With a Learner-Task-Environment Framework by Eguia, Kathlynne F., Ng, Shamay S. M., Wong, Thomson W. L.

“…There is emerging evidence that attentional focus instructions and feedback may help children with motor learning. However, information relevant to learner…”
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Relationships of post-stroke fatigue with mobility, recovery, performance, and participation-related outcomes: a systematic review and meta-analysis by Usman, Jibrin S, Wong, Thomson W L, Ng, Shamay S M

“…Effective post-stroke mobility, recovery, performance, and participation are key goals for stroke survivors. However, these outcomes may be hindered by…”
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Variation in the rate of recovery in motor function between the upper and lower limbs in patients with stroke: some proposed hypotheses and their implications for research and practice by Abdullahi, Auwal, Wong, Thomson W. L., Ng, Shamay S. M.

“…BackgroundStroke results in impairment of motor function of both the upper and lower limbs. However, although it is debatable, motor function of the lower limb…”
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The Use of Mindfulness-Based Interventions in Stroke Rehabilitation: A Scoping Review by Mak, Toby C. T., Wong, Thomson W. L., Ng, Shamay S. M.

“…Purpose/Objective: There is emerging evidence for the use of mindfulness-based interventions (MBIs) to improve health outcomes in the context of stroke…”
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Translation and Initial Validation of the Chinese (Cantonese) Brief 2-Way Social Support Scale for Use in People with Chronic Stroke by Liu, Tai Wa, Ng, Shamay S. M., Tsoh, Joshua, Chen, Peiming, Xu, Richard H., Wong, Thomson W. L., Tse, Mimi M. Y.

“…Background. Social support is important for stroke rehabilitation. Conventionally, social support is evaluated from the level of support received. However, the…”
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Putative role of non‐invasive vagus nerve stimulation in cancer pathology and immunotherapy: Can this be a hidden treasure, especially for the elderly? by Abdullahi, Auwal, Wong, Thomson W. L., Ng, Shamay S. M.

“…Cancer is globally a disease of significant public health concern owing to its prevalence, and association with morbidity and mortality. Thus, cost‐effective…”
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Attentional Focus Strategies to Improve Motor Performance in Older Adults: A Systematic Review by Chen, Ting Ting, Mak, Toby C T, Ng, Shamay S M, Wong, Thomson W L

“…Previous literature shows the beneficial effects of an external focus of attention on various sports skills in young adults. The objective of this systematic…”
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Rehabilitation of Severe Impairment in Motor Function after Stroke: Suggestions for Harnessing the Potentials of Mirror Neurons and the Mentalizing Systems to Stimulate Recovery by Abdullahi, Auwal, Wong, Thomson W. L., Ng, Shamay S. M.

“…Rehabilitation of severe impairment in motor function following stroke is very challenging. This is because one of the driving forces for recovery of motor…”
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Music-Assisted Training for Dart Throwing Novices: Post-Training Effects on Heart Rate and Performance Accuracy by Tso, Ivor T. H., Law, James C. L., Wong, Thomson W. L.

“…While previous research has suggested that lowering athletes’ heart rates can enhance sports performance, it is unknown whether slow-paced music might induce a…”
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Psychometric properties of the Chinese (Cantonese) version of the Upper Extremity Functional Index in people with chronic stroke by Pan, Hong, Ng, Shamay S M, Liu, Tai Wa, Tsoh, Joshua, Wong, Thomson W L

“…To culturally adapt and examine the psychometric properties of the Chinese (Cantonese) version of the Upper Extremity Functional Index (C-UEFI) in people with…”
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Psychometric properties of lift and carry test in assessing people with stroke by Chen, Peiming, Tse, Mimi M Y, Ng, Shamay S M, Ho, Leo C M, Kwok, Anthony T C, Lam, Sam C Y, Liu, Tai Wa, Wong, Thomson W L, So, Billy C L, Lai, Cynthia Y Y

“…To investigate the psychometric properties of the Lift and Carry Test (LCT) time in people with stroke. Cross-sectional design. University based…”
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Revisiting the Relationship Between Internal Focus and Balance Control in Young and Older Adults by Chow, Victoria W K, Ellmers, Toby J, Young, William R, Mak, Toby C T, Wong, Thomson W L

“…Research highlights the detrimental effect that directing too much conscious attention toward movement can have on postural control. While this concept has…”
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Effect of Low-intensity Exercise on Physical and Cognitive Health in Older Adults: a Systematic Review by Tse, Andy C. Y., Wong, Thomson W. L., Lee, Paul H.

“…Background It is well known that physical exercise is important to promote physical and cognitive health in older population. However, inconsistent research…”
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Assistive robotic hand with bi-directional soft actuator for hand impaired patients by Heung, Kelvin H L, Li, Heng, Wong, Thomson W L, Ng, Shamay S M

“…Soft wearable robotic hand can assist with hand function for the performance of activities of daily living (ADL). However, existing robotic hands lack a…”
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Establishing childhood disability clinics may help reduce the prevalence of disability among children in Africa: A viewpoint by Abdullahi, Auwal, Wong, Thomson W L, Ng, Shamay S M

“…Globally, there are about a billion people comprising of about 95 million children who experience disability. The number of people in Africa living with…”
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