THE INDEX

Every paper we have read

Each one summarised from the full article, not its abstract, and kept only if it speaks to physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech-language pathology or nursing. Newest first.

35,183 PAPERS · PAGE 304 OF 704 · NEWEST FIRST

• Other2019Understanding Health-Related Quality of Life in Caregivers of Civilians and Service Members/Veterans With Traumatic Brain Injury: Reliability and Validity Data for the TBI-CareQOL Measurement System.Archives of physical medicine and rehabilitationBrief caregiver questionnaires for TBI took under 67 seconds and gave consistent scores for strain, anxiety, feeling trapped, and loss in civilian and service member/veteran caregivers.
• OTCohort2019Relationship Between Hispanic Nativity, Residential Environment, and Productive Activity Among Individuals With Traumatic Brain Injury: A TBI Model Systems Study.The Journal of head trauma rehabilitationFor Hispanic people with TBI, birthplace and local foreign-language share were not linked to productive activity by themselves. Together, foreign-born people in higher foreign-language areas were 2.82 times more likely to work, study, or volunteer at 1 year.
• OTSLPCase-Control2019Concordance between physiological arousal and emotion expression during fear in young children with autism spectrum disorders.Autism : the international journal of research and practiceNo clear group difference was found in the link between arousal and expression during fear in young children with autism and typical children. Both groups showed similar heart rate and visible fear responses. Low visible fear does not prove low internal arousal.
• PTOTCohort2019Assessment of Mobility in Older People Hospitalized for Medical Illness Using the de Morton Mobility Index and Cumulated Ambulation Score-Validity and Minimal Clinical Important Difference.Journal of geriatric physical therapy (2001)The DEMMI detects mobility changes in hospitalized older adults, including those with severe cognitive impairment. A 10.7-point improvement marks a meaningful change. The CAS is quicker but hits a ceiling, making it poor for tracking recovery in high-functioning patients.
• PTOTSystematic Review2019International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health in Vocational Rehabilitation: A Scoping Review of the State of the Field.Journal of occupational rehabilitationMost vocational rehabilitation studies use the ICF only to structure information or link it to existing measures, not to guide clinical assessment or goal setting. The framework is criticized for being time-consuming and too bulky, with limited use of specific VR core sets.
• OTCohort2019Impact of a Safe Resident Handling Program in Nursing Homes on Return-to-Work and Re-injury Outcomes Following Work Injury.Journal of occupational rehabilitationNursing-home staff with resident-handling injuries had fewer recurrent disabling claims after a safe resident handling program. It did not clearly shorten first episodes of disability.
• Other2019Understanding Health-related Quality of Life in Caregivers of Civilians and Service Members/Veterans With Traumatic Brain Injury: Establishing the Reliability and Validity of PROMIS Mental Health Measures.Archives of physical medicine and rehabilitationPROMIS anxiety, depression, and anger scores moved as expected with other mental health measures across civilian and military TBI caregiver samples. The computer adaptive version caught low anxiety and depression better than short forms.
• SLPCohort2019Longitudinal associations across vocabulary modalities in children with autism and typical development.Autism : the international journal of research and practiceEarly spoken words predicted later understood words more strongly in children with autism. The reverse link did not show a group difference in this study. Caregiver follow-in talk during higher-order joint engagement was linked to this pathway in autism.
• OTOther2019The Development of an Instrument to Measure the Work Capability of People with Limited Work Capacity (LWC).Journal of occupational rehabilitationA tailored questionnaire for people with limited work capacity can be completed by them and by a supporter, and scores were stable over 3 months. It has not yet been shown to predict job behaviour or performance.
• Other2019Pulling back the curtain: Issues in conducting an intervention study with transition-aged youth with autism spectrum disorder and their families.Autism : the international journal of research and practiceNo actionable trial findings are reported. The paper discusses issues in testing a parent advocacy program for transition-aged youth with autism.
• OTCohort2019Population of Patients With Traumatic Brain Injury in Skilled Nursing Facilities: A Decade of Change.The Journal of head trauma rehabilitationMore people with TBI were admitted to U.S. skilled nursing facilities from 2005 to 2014. They were older, and fewer had severe functional or cognitive impairment.
• SLPCase-Control2019Computer vision analysis captures atypical attention in toddlers with autism.Autism : the international journal of research and practiceThe tablet task did not find a difference in whether toddlers oriented to name at least once. It did find toddlers with autism were slower and less consistent when they did orient, but it is not ready for clinic use.
• PTOTCohort2019Functional Capacity Evaluation in Different Societal Contexts: Results of a Multicountry Study.Journal of occupational rehabilitationFunctional capacity test scores in patients with musculoskeletal pain were consistently linked to height, reported pain, and the specific clinician and country conducting the test. These contextual factors must be considered when interpreting results for return-to-work decisions.
• PTOther2018Visual dependence affects postural sway responses to continuous visual field motion in individuals with cerebral palsy.Developmental neurorehabilitationAdults with spastic cerebral palsy who were visually dependent swayed more in the direction of a moving virtual scene than visually independent adults with cerebral palsy or typical development. Their visual dependence also appeared linked to impaired vestibulo-ocular reflex.
• Narrative Review2018Classification of self-injurious behaviour across the continuum of relative environmental-biological influence.Journal of intellectual disability research : JIDRNo original methods, participants, or outcomes are reported. This is a review about classifying self-injurious behaviour, so there is no finding to change therapy practice.
• SLPOther2018Typical vs. atypical: Combining auditory Gestalt perception and acoustic analysis of early vocalisations in Rett syndrome.Research in developmental disabilitiesExperts inconsistently rated early vocalisations from one infant with Rett syndrome. Only 9 were unanimously atypical, but over half had at least one listener flagging them. Timbre was the most common perceived deviation, matching acoustic spectral analysis.
• Other2018Examining the influence of social-environmental variables on self-injurious behaviour in adolescent boys with fragile X syndrome.Journal of intellectual disability research : JIDRIn adolescent boys with fragile X who showed self-injury, social functions were identified for 10 of 14, especially escape from demands, transitions, social interaction, or access to items. This helps target environmental changes based on what maintains the behaviour.
• PTOther2018A Cross-Sectional Study Assessing Treatment Preference of People With Chronic Low Back Pain.Archives of physical medicine and rehabilitationMost patients with chronic low back pain preferred strength and flexibility exercises over motor skill training. Those who preferred strength work rated it higher on all attributes. Motor skill training preference was not linked to higher ratings of its specific features.
• SLPSystematic Review2018Response to name and its value for the early detection of developmental disorders: Insights from autism spectrum disorder, Rett syndrome, and fragile X syndrome. A perspectives paper.Research in developmental disabilitiesInfants later diagnosed with developmental disorders often respond less to their name, especially after 9 months. This paper says a poor name response is not proof of autism or any single disorder, but should alert clinicians to assess other early social signs.
• OTCohort2018Health care utilization among children with chronic conditions in military families.Disability and health journalAmong 140,533 military children with chronic conditions, those with both behavioral and physical conditions used more care. In one year, 20.1% had inpatient stays, versus 10.0% with physical conditions only and 7.8% with behavioral conditions only.
• OTRCT2018Nerve Stimulation Enhances Task-Oriented Training for Moderate-to-Severe Hemiparesis 3-12 Months After Stroke: A Randomized Trial.American journal of physical medicine & rehabilitationAdding nerve stimulation to intensive arm training improved task-based hand performance more than sham stimulation with the same training at the end of treatment in adults with moderate-to-severe stroke arm weakness.
• SLPCase-Control2018Autistic Traits in Treatment-Seeking Transgender Adults.Journal of autism and developmental disordersTransgender adults seeking gender care and cisgender adults had similar possible autism screening rates: 36.3% versus 33.2%. Among people assigned female at birth, transgender adults had 45% versus 30%.
• OTSurvey2018Parent Expectations and Preparatory Activities as Adolescents with ASD Transition to Adulthood.Journal of autism and developmental disordersParents of adolescent females with ASD reported lower expectations for their future and enrolled daughters in adult-roles classes far more often than sons. Higher expectations predicted some transition talks and activities, but not all.
• OTSurvey2018Functional Impairments Associated With Patient Activation Among Community-Dwelling Older Adults.American journal of physical medicine & rehabilitationOlder adults with greater limitations in basic self-care or household tasks reported lower confidence managing their own care and poorer communication with doctors. Health information-seeking was less consistent, especially with basic self-care limitations.
• PTRCT2018Evaluation of the Combined Application of Neuromuscular Electrical Stimulation and Volitional Contractions on Thigh Muscle Strength, Knee Pain, and Physical Performance in Women at Risk for Knee Osteoarthritis: A Randomized Controlled Trial.PM & R : the journal of injury, function, and rehabilitationCombined electrical stimulation, volitional contractions, and arm exercises did not improve knee extensor strength more than low-load resistance training in women at risk for knee OA. Both groups reported less knee pain and faster walking, but the two groups did not differ.
• PTOTSLPCase Report2019Intrathecal baclofen in metachromatic leukodystrophy.Developmental medicine and child neurologyTen non-walking children with metachromatic leukodystrophy received intrathecal baclofen. Doses increased steadily over six months as the disease progressed. Families reported clear improvements in comfort and daily care, though no standardized outcome measures were used.
• PTOTOther2019Understanding Health-Related Quality of Life in Caregivers of Civilians and Service Members/Veterans With Traumatic Brain Injury: Establishing the Reliability and Validity of PROMIS Fatigue and Sleep Disturbance Item Banks.Archives of physical medicine and rehabilitationThe PROMIS Fatigue and Sleep Disturbance tests are reliable and valid for caregivers of people with traumatic brain injury. They take under a minute to complete and accurately distinguish caregivers of high-functioning patients from those of low-functioning patients.
• Other2019The Development of a New Computer Adaptive Test to Evaluate Anxiety in Caregivers of Individuals With Traumatic Brain Injury: TBI-CareQOL Caregiver-Specific Anxiety.Archives of physical medicine and rehabilitationA new 6-item questionnaire for caregivers of people with TBI gave consistent scores. A score of 60 or higher means more anxiety than 84% of TBI caregivers; 70 or higher means more distress than 95.5%. It is not a diagnosis.
• OTSurvey2019Burnout and Quality of Life Among Massage Therapists with Visual Impairment.Journal of occupational rehabilitationAmong 43 blind or poor-sighted massage therapists in Poland, burnout was generally low. Quality of life was highest in psychological health and lowest in physical health. This small survey does not show that massage work caused these outcomes.
• PTCohort2019Pregnancy Results in Lasting Changes in Knee Joint Laxity.PM & R : the journal of injury, function, and rehabilitationPregnant women measured in first trimester and about 5 months postpartum had lasting knee changes, but not the expected increase. Side-to-side and posterior laxity decreased; anterior laxity increased in first-time mothers. The changes were small, and no knee arthritis outcome was measured.
• SLPQualitative2019Implementing systems-based innovations to improve access to early screening, diagnosis, and treatment services for children with autism spectrum disorder: An Autism Spectrum Disorder Pediatric, Early Detection, Engagement, and Services network study.Autism : the international journal of research and practiceInvestigators of autism service projects said existing community relationships, site champions, and central technical support helped early screening, diagnosis, and treatment. They faced barriers in slow systems, family engagement, provider time, and clinic culture.
• PTRCT2019Short-burst interval treadmill training walking capacity and performance in cerebral palsy: a pilot study.Developmental neurorehabilitationAfter 20 short-burst treadmill sessions, 12 children with cerebral palsy walked faster and more in daily life, with gains partly kept at 6 weeks. No control group means the training effect is uncertain.
• Other2019The Development of Two New Computer Adaptive Tests To Evaluate Feelings of Loss in Caregivers of Individuals With Traumatic Brain Injury: TBI-CareQOL Feelings of Loss-Self and Feelings of Loss-Person With Traumatic Brain Injury.Archives of physical medicine and rehabilitationTwo new caregiver questionnaires measure feelings of loss about themselves and the person with traumatic brain injury. Tested in 560 caregivers, they can be given as tailored computer tests or 6-item short forms with reliable scores.
• PTRCT2018ADSTEP: Preliminary Investigation of a Multicomponent Walking Aid Program in People With Multiple Sclerosis.Archives of physical medicine and rehabilitationIn people with MS using walking aids, the ADSTEP program of selection, fitting and task-oriented training produced fewer fallers than usual medical care and reduced sitting time. It did not reduce total falls or improve walking tests or patient-reported outcomes. Components cannot be separated.
• PTOTCohort2018Brief Report: Postural Balance and Daily Living Skills in Children and Adolescents with Autism.Journal of autism and developmental disordersPostural balance predicted daily living skills only in children with ASD and IQs of 104 or lower. For those with IQs above 104, balance scores showed no relation to daily living performance, suggesting higher-IQ individuals may already use strategies to compensate for balance challenges.
• SLPOther2018Autism Spectrum Symptomatology in Children with Williams Syndrome Who Have Phrase Speech or Fluent Language.Journal of autism and developmental disordersChildren with Williams syndrome who speak in phrases or fluently still showed autism-spectrum behaviours on a standardised autism observation, but most did not. Some social quirks may reflect Williams syndrome rather than a second autism diagnosis.
• PTOTSLPOther2018State-Level Trends in the Prevalence of Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) from 2000 to 2012: A Reanalysis of Findings from the Autism and Developmental Disabilities Network.Journal of autism and developmental disordersASD prevalence varied widely by state from 2000 to 2012. State differences grew over time, with 2012 estimates ranging from 6.9 to 24.6 cases per 1000 8-year-olds. A national average can hide large state differences.
• SLPCohort2018Trajectories of cognitive development in toddlers with language delays.Research in developmental disabilitiesToddlers with early language delays who stayed on a delayed verbal trajectory were most likely to be diagnosed with autism. Those who caught up in language often had typical nonverbal skills. This helps distinguish who needs further autism evaluation.
• Narrative Review2018Bone Marrow Fat Physiology in Relation to Skeletal Metabolism and Cardiometabolic Disease Risk in Children With Cerebral Palsy.American journal of physical medicine & rehabilitationNo new methods or results are reported in this narrative review of bone marrow fat in children with cerebral palsy. It discusses possible links to bone health and cardiometabolic risk.
• RCT2018Cognitive Bias Modification Reduces Social Anxiety Symptoms in Socially Anxious Adolescents with Mild Intellectual Disabilities: A Randomized Controlled Trial.Journal of autism and developmental disordersIn adolescents with mild intellectual disabilities, a five-session school training did not reduce social anxiety immediately, but it reduced negative social thinking and anxiety was lower at 10-week follow-up.
• PTOTSLPOther2018Quality of life and psychological well-being in the early stages of multiple sclerosis (MS): Importance of adopting a biopsychosocial model.Disability and health journalIn newly diagnosed MS, anxiety and locus of control predicted 40% of quality of life variance, outweighing disease symptoms. Clinicians should assess coping and perceived control early, not just physical disability.
• OTOther2018Older Adults with Autism Spectrum Disorders in Sweden: A Register Study of Diagnoses, Psychiatric Care Utilization and Psychotropic Medication of 601 Individuals.Journal of autism and developmental disordersAmong older adults with registered autism spectrum disorder diagnoses who needed municipal support in Sweden, specialist psychiatric care use and psychotropic medication were common, particularly in those with Asperger’s syndrome or intellectual disability.
• OTSLPCohort2018Adaptive Behaviour and Cognitive Skills: Stability and Change from 7 Months to 7 Years in Siblings at High Familial Risk of Autism Spectrum Disorder.Journal of autism and developmental disordersHigh-risk siblings scored lower than low-risk siblings on cognitive and adaptive tests from infancy to age 7. Among high-risk children, those later diagnosed with ASD showed worsening daily living and social skills over time.
• PTOTSLPCohort2018Improvement During Inpatient Rehabilitation Among Older Adults With Guillain-Barré Syndrome, Multiple Sclerosis, Parkinson Disease, and Stroke.American journal of physical medicine & rehabilitationOlder adults with Guillain-Barré, multiple sclerosis, Parkinson disease, or stroke all improved in self-care, mobility, and cognition during inpatient rehabilitation. Patients with Guillain-Barré showed the largest gains, followed by stroke, while those with multiple sclerosis and Parkinson disease made more modest but still meaningful progress.
• OTSurvey2018Gender Identity in Autism: Sex Differences in Social Affiliation with Gender Groups.Journal of autism and developmental disordersAutistic adults felt less attached to gender groups and viewed them less positively than controls. Autistic females felt less attached than autistic males, unlike controls.
• Other20182D:4D Ratio in Neurodevelopmental Disorders: A Twin Study.Journal of autism and developmental disordersFinger length ratios showed no link to autism, but males with ADHD had lower ratios. Female autism traits correlated with higher ratios, opposite to predictions. Results vary by sex and analysis method, offering no clear clinical guidance.
• Protocol2018The Sano study: justification and detailed description of a multidisciplinary biopsychosocial rehabilitation programme in patients with chronic low back pain.Clinical rehabilitationThis paper describes how a multidisciplinary rehabilitation programme for chronic low back pain was designed and structured. It reports no patient outcomes or trial results, so it offers no evidence on whether the programme works.
• Other2018Diagnostic and Clinical Utility of the GAD-2 for Screening Anxiety Symptoms in Individuals With Multiple Sclerosis.Archives of physical medicine and rehabilitationFor adults with multiple sclerosis, a two-question anxiety screen at a score of 3 or more correctly flagged 87% of positive cases and 92% of negative cases on the seven-question anxiety screen.
• PTOTOther2018Influences of Age, Obesity, and Adverse Drug Effects on Balance and Mobility Testing Scores in Ambulatory Older Adults.Journal of geriatric physical therapy (2001)Age, body mass index, and a new drug index score predicted poorer balance and mobility test results in 57 older adults. The drug index worked even when standard fall-risk tests showed normal scores, suggesting it may help identify hidden risks.
• SLPCohort2018Brief Report: Sex Differences in Parental Concerns for Toddlers with Autism Risk.Journal of autism and developmental disordersSex did not predict age or number of autism concerns in 669 toddlers screened at risk for autism. Parents still reported autism-related concerns more often for boys than girls. Restricted behaviors were also more often reported for boys.