Pigini L, Liverani G
Vito, 39 years old. Workplace adaptation for a hospital auxiliary with slipped discs
Editorial data: Portale SIVA Fondazione Don Carlo Gnocchi
Abstract: Vito is a man aged 39 with lumbar hernia presumably developed during the performance of his work as an auxiliary hospital operator. At present he deals with the manual handling of patients, in..
Year of publication: 2009
Type of document: Case studies/experiences
Last update: May 2013

Pigini L, Liverani G
Gigliola 53 years old. Workplace adaptation for a factory worker in the engineering industry, with work related upper limb impairments
Editorial data: Portale SIVA Fondazione Don Carlo Gnocchi
Abstract: Gigliola is a woman aged 53, suffering from work related upper limb impairments, leading to a force reduction when holding small objects, and difficulty in performing fine finger movements. Since..
Year of publication: 2009
Type of document: Case studies/experiences
Last update: May 2013

Porcella B
Gabriele, age 56, motor disability: improving independence in communication by means of eye-gaze
Editorial data: Portale SIVA Fondazione Don Carlo Gnocchi Onlus
Abstract: Gabriele: a clear and subtle mind trapped in a body that doesn't respond to commands. An ictus relegated him to the immobility and to a persistent silence from which he would like to escape,..
Year of publication: 2005
Type of document: Case studies/experiences
Last update: February 2005

Proverbio L
Lando, age 35, motor disability: improving independence at home
Editorial data: Portale SIVA Fondazione Don Carlo Gnocchi Onlus
Abstract: Despite a progressive and severely disabling disease it was possible, through the choice of special aids and the training of the family and the caregivers, to avoid hospitalization and assure an..
Year of publication: 2003
Type of document: Case studies/experiences
Last update: June 2003

Rescigno L
Elena, 15 years old. Autonomy in daily life for a person with an outcome of severe head injury
Editorial data: Portale SIVA Fondazione Don Carlo Gnocchi
Abstract: This paper presents the story of a 15 years old girl that one day, apparently similar to another, going out of school has a car accident. The awakening after the four long, agonizing days in a coma..
Year of publication: 2009
Type of document: Case studies/experiences
Last update: May 2013

Restano Magazzini L
Nazzareno, 52 years old. Autonomy in daily life for a person with ALS
Editorial data: Portale SIVA FondazioneDon Carlo Gnocchi
Abstract: Nazzareno is a man aged 52 that in 2004 was diagnosed with Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis. In 2006 he started using a PEG, and since 2007 is tracheostomized and has undergone invasive mechanical..
Year of publication: 2009
Type of document: Case studies/experiences
Last update: July 2011

Robol E
Paoletto, 14 years old. Autonomy in daily life for a person with Menkes disease
Editorial data: Portale SIVA FondazioneDon Carlo Gnocchi
Abstract: Paoletto today is 14 years old and from his birth is affected by Menkes disease, a rare genetic disease and rapidly progressive. The genetic alteration results in a lack of intestinal absorption..
Year of publication: 2008
Type of document: Case studies/experiences
Last update: July 2011

Roggiani N
Emiliano, age 19, motor disability: improving independence at home
Editorial data: Portale SIVA Fondazione Don Carlo Gnocchi Onlus
Abstract: After a car accident, that caused a brain concussion and a spinal cord lesion, an evaluation of the most suitable aids for the seated posture was undertaken in order to maintain the patient's..
Year of publication: 2003
Type of document: Case studies/experiences
Last update: July 2003

Russolo F
Gabriella, 51 years old. Autonomy in daily life for a person with an outcome of cerebral aneurysm
Editorial data: Portale SIVA FondazioneDon Carlo Gnocchi
Abstract: Gabriella is a woman of 50 years. In October 2007 she was stricken by a cerebral haemorrhage due to rupture of aneurysm. This event led to very serious motor and cognitive damages: Gabriella..
Year of publication: 2008
Type of document: Case studies/experiences
Last update: July 2011

Sanrocchi S
Francesco, 50 years old. Autonomy in daily life for a person with an outcome of stroke
Editorial data: Portale SIVA Fondazione Don Carlo Gnocchi
Abstract: Francesco is aged 50 and in 2005 had a cerebral hemorrhage, that damaged both the motor abilities, resulting in hemiplegia, with aphasia and cognitive abilities, with aphasia, attention and body..
Year of publication: 2007
Type of document: Case studies/experiences
Last update: May 2013