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Function and Disability Journal

Iran University of Medical Sciences · eISSN 2588-6304

Articles
187
Authors
447
Years covered
2018–2026
Open access model
Diamond open access
Peer review
Peer reviewed
Language
English
Country code
IR
Indexed in
DOAJ
Copyright
Articles are published under a CC BY-NC-SA licence (as reported by DOAJ).

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  • Volume 15, Issue 3 (7)
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  • Volume 5, Issue 1 (20)
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Articles 187

Research article Open access

Prevalence of Musculoskeletal Disorders Among Physiotherapists in Mazandaran Province: A Cross-sectional Study

Mostafa Barati, Kiarash Namiranian, Mohammad Jafar Zibaei et al. · Function and Disability Journal · 2026 · 10.32598/fdj.9.997.1

Background and Objectives: Musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs) are among the most prevalent occupational health problems in healthcare professionals, particularly physiotherapists. Due to their frequent exposure to biomechanical stresses during manual therapy and patient handling, this study aimed to determine the prevale …

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Adult Stroke Survivors’ Reintegration to Normal Living: A Scoping Review

Michael Opeoluwa Ogunlana, Pragashnie Govender, Olufemi O. Oyewole et al. · Function and Disability Journal · 2026 · 10.32598/fdj.9.1003.1

Background and Objectives: Stroke is a leading cause of long-term disability globally. Successful recovery depends on reintegration to normal living (RNL); a synthesis of the drivers of RNL across global contexts remains incomplete. This study aimed to systematically map and synthesise evidence on the determinants, int …

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Exploring Causal Factors of Rehabilitation Dropout From the Perspectives of People With Disabilities and Rehabilitation Service Providers: A Qualitative Study

Mohammad Najafpour, Samaneh Heydari, Reza Salehi · Function and Disability Journal · 2026 · 10.32598/fdj.9.967.2

Background and Objectives: Rehabilitation is a vital component of health systems and a fundamental human right, essential for enhancing the quality of life of people with disabilities. Despite its importance, many discontinue rehabilitation, leading to poorer health outcomes and increased social and economic burdens. T …

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Knowledge, Awareness, Implementation, and Adherence to Physical Activity, Physical Fitness, and Sedentary Behaviour Guidelines among Primary School Children in Lagos: A Multi-Stakeholder Perspective

Olusegun Olatunji Ojedoyin, Thayananthee Nadasan, Oladapo Michael Olagbegi et al. · Function and Disability Journal · 2026 · 10.32598/fdj.9.993.1

Background and Objectives: Policy interventions, particularly for health promotion and sickness prevention, is a crucial part of the public health strategy. Physical activity (PA) can be influenced by policies in a variety of ways. Parents’ knowledge and awareness of PA, sedentary behaviour (SB), and physical fitness ( …

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Spirometric Indices in Semi-professional Female Athletes With Stress Urinary Incontinence: A Case-Control study

Seyede Zahra Nazari, Behnoush Vassaghi Gharamaleki, Seyedeh Saeideh Babazadeh-Zavieh · Function and Disability Journal · 2026 · 10.32598/fdj.9.994.1

Background and Objectives: Stress urinary incontinence (SUI) is frequent among female athletes and may be linked to altered breathing patterns and intra-abdominal pressure. This study compared spirometric indices between semi-professional female athletes with SUI and healthy peers. Methods: In a cross-sectional compara …

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Validity and Reliability of the Persian Version of the Swallowing Outcomes After Laryngectomy Questionnaire

Mehdi Askari, Farhad Torabinezhad, Leila Ghelichi et al. · Function and Disability Journal · 2026 · 10.32598/fdj.9.323.1

Background and Objectives: There are various tools to identify problems caused by swallowing disorders in people with total laryngectomy. In this study, the validity and reliability of the Persian version of the “swallowing outcomes after laryngectomy (SOAL) questionnaire” in laryngectomy patients were determined. Meth …

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Psychometric Evaluation of the Persian Version of the Scale of Parental Involvement and Self-efficacy-revised

Farnoush Jarollahi, Anis Hosseini, Shahrbanoo Ghahari et al. · Function and Disability Journal · 2026 · 10.32598/fdj.9.38.3

Background and Objectives: Limited valid scales have been developed in English to measure the self-efficacy and involvement of parents of hearing-impaired children in early interventions, like parental involvement and self-efficacy (SPISE) and early intervention parenting self-efficacy scale (EIPSES), and none exist in …

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A Study of Maternal Satisfaction With Newborn Hearing Screening Programs and Its Correlation With Demographic Variables in Tehran, Iran

Ali Aryamand, Mohammad Kamali, Malihah Mazaheryazdi et al. · Function and Disability Journal · 2025 · 10.32598/fdj.8.345.1

Background and Objectives: The effectiveness of programs for screening newborns’ hearing is associated with the parental perceptions of the quality of the screening process. This study aimed to assess maternal satisfaction with newborn hearing screening programs and explore the association between maternal satisfaction …

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Intraocular Pressure Changes Before and After Presbyopic Optical Correction in Early Presbyopic Adults

Ali Mirzajani, Ariyan Barat, Jamileh Abolghasemi · Function and Disability Journal · 2025 · 10.32598/fdj.8.351.2

Background and Objectives: This study aims to evaluate the effects of optical correction of presbyopia on intraocular pressure (IOP) in newly diagnosed presbyopic individuals aged 40 to 50 years. While the physiological mechanisms underlying presbyopia and IOP regulation have been well documented independently, the int …

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Comparing the Effects of Hydrotherapy and Facilitatory Kinesio Taping on proprioception, Strength and Fall Risk in Women with Diabetic Neuropathy

Mohadeseh Haddad, Nader Nokhodchi · Function and Disability Journal · 2025 · 10.32598/fdj.8.992.335

Background and Objectives: Diabetes is one of the most common metabolic disorders worldwide. A prevalent long-term complication of diabetes is diabetic peripheral neuropathy (DPN), which is associated with severe pain, sensory loss, and an increased risk of ulcers and amputations. This study sought to compare the effec …