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.

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• SLPOther2020Individual Aided Speech-Recognition Performance and Predictions of Benefit for Listeners With Impaired Hearing Employing FADE.Trends in hearingSimulating hearing aid benefit is more accurate when tone-in-noise tests are used to measure distortion, not just hearing loss. This method predicted individual speech recognition in noise better than standard audiograms, though it remains a laboratory model not yet ready for clinical fitting.
• PTOTSLPNarrative Review2020Neuropsychological care guidelines for people with spina bifida.Journal of pediatric rehabilitation medicineSpina bifida affects the brain, not just the spine. Children often have strong rote skills but struggle with comprehension, math, and attention. Use rule-based instruction and repetition. Treat attention issues as neurological, not behavioral, and expect poor response to standard stimulants.
• PTOTSLPNarrative Review2020Care coordination guidelines for the care of people with spina bifida.Journal of pediatric rehabilitation medicineThese are expert recommendations for coordinating lifelong spina bifida care, not tested interventions. They outline age-specific goals from newborn support to adult transition, but the authors state there is very little database evidence proving these coordination programs improve health outcomes.
• PTSurvey2020The relationship between physical therapy clinical educator's motivation and negative factors.Journal of physical therapy scienceUnmotivated clinical educators were far less likely to believe student guidance helps their own growth or to want training in teaching methods. They also relied less on workshop learning and requested fewer student details in advance. These attitudes cluster together but do not prove causation.
• PTPilot2020Preoperative exercise in patients undergoing total knee arthroplasty: a pilot randomized controlled trial.Archives of physiotherapyThe main stair-climbing outcome did not differ between the exercise and control groups. Some pain and activity scores showed group differences, but with 20 patients this pilot cannot show a treatment effect.
• SLPOther2020Main concepts for two picture description tasks: An addition to.AphasiologyChecklists now exist for two AphasiaBank picture tasks used to assess aphasia discourse, each with 10 main concepts at a 33% threshold. Healthy controls could score up to 30, and no age-group differences were found.
• SLPOther2020The relationship between trained ratings and untrained listeners' judgments of global coherence in extended monologues.AphasiologyFor attention, low and medium samples held interest similarly; high samples held interest better. Listeners still separated all topic coherence levels for focus and unnecessary information.
• Other2020Central precocious puberty in spina bifida children: Guidelines for the care of people with spina bifida.Journal of pediatric rehabilitation medicineThis document offers consensus-based guidelines for monitoring puberty in children with spina bifida. It does not report original research results or efficacy data, so it provides no new evidence to change clinical practice.
• SLPOther2020Effect of lexical accessibility on syntactic production in aphasia: An eyetracking study.AphasiologyHearing the person receiving the action first helped people with aphasia produce passives in a lab task, but the effect was smaller than in healthy adults and did not appear in their earliest eye fixations.
• Other2020Advanced paternal age as a risk factor for neurodevelopmental disorders: a translational study.Molecular autismIn healthy adults, having an older father was linked to higher neuroticism and schizotypal traits, plus larger right hippocampus and frontal brain volumes. In rats, advanced paternal age caused social communication deficits and repetitive behaviors, mirroring autism symptoms.
• PTOTOther2020Latex allergy guidelines for people with spina bifida.Journal of pediatric rehabilitation medicinePeople with spina bifida should avoid skin contact with latex and inhalation of latex powder throughout life, with education shifting from caregivers to the person as they age. These are expert consensus recommendations, not tested interventions.
• SLPCase-Control2020A Metabolomics Approach to Screening for Autism Risk in the Children's Autism Metabolome Project.Autism research : official journal of the International Society for Autism ResearchA blood metabolite test battery detected 53% of autistic toddlers and left 91% of typically developing toddlers negative. It is a research screening approach, not a clinical test, and needs prospective validation.
• PTNarrative Review2020Summary of respiratory rehabilitation and physical therapy guidelines for patients with COVID-19 based on recommendations of World Confederation for Physical Therapy and National Association of Physical Therapy.Journal of physical therapy scienceFor adults with COVID-19, respiratory physiotherapy is recommended by disease stage: prone ventilation in critical care, monitored low-intensity exercise in isolation, and six weeks of home aerobic and resistance training after discharge.
• PTOTCohort2020Characteristics Associated with the Differential Activity of Nondominant and Dominant Affected Hands in Patients with Poststroke Right Hemiparesis.Occupational therapy internationalStroke survivors whose dominant hand was affected used their non-affected hand significantly more than their paretic hand, creating strong asymmetry. However, standard clinical scores for motor function and self-reported use did not correlate with this real-world activity imbalance measured by wearable sensors.
• Other2020Cortical neurons derived from human pluripotent stem cells lacking FMRP display altered spontaneous firing patterns.Molecular autismNeurons grown from fragile X stem cell lines fired in bursts more often and for shorter periods than control neurons. Their basic excitability and synaptic activity were unchanged.
• OTCohort2020Neurogenic bowel treatments and continence outcomes in children and adults with myelomeningocele.Journal of pediatric rehabilitation medicineAntegrade enemas were associated with the highest reported continence in this registry study, but the work did not show cause. Overall continence was modest, and independent bowel care was uncommon.
• OTOther2020A structural equation model analysis of the effects of emotional labor and job stress on depression among nurses with long working hours: Focusing on the mediating effects of resilience and social support.Work (Reading, Mass.)For nurses working over 10 hours a day, emotional labor directly increases depression. Job stress does not directly cause depression but does so indirectly by lowering social support. Resilience also mediates the link between emotional labor and depression.
• SLPOther2020Estimating Hearing Thresholds From Stimulus-Frequency Otoacoustic Emissions.Trends in hearingSFOAEs could estimate hearing thresholds and identify normal versus impaired hearing with high accuracy, especially at 0.5 to 4 kHz. Accuracy was poorer for mild and severe losses and at 8 kHz. Testing still took several minutes per frequency.
• Other2020Transcriptional signatures of participant-derived neural progenitor cells and neurons implicate altered Wnt signaling in Phelan-McDermid syndrome and autism.Molecular autismNeural cells grown from 7 people with Phelan-McDermid syndrome showed altered gene expression compared with 6 siblings, especially Wnt pathways. No therapy was tested, so this does not change clinical practice.
• PTOTSLPCohort2020Predictors for the academic success of first-year physiotherapy students at a South African university.The South African journal of physiotherapyAdmission test scores in academic literacy and physical sciences predicted first-year success in a physiotherapy programme. Most students scored below proficient in mathematics, suggesting that support in physics and chemistry may need to be compulsory rather than optional.
• PTOTSLPCase Report2020Effect of cold oral stimulation on orthostatic hypotension in multiple system atrophy: a case study.Journal of physical therapy scienceHolding an ice cube in the mouth while standing did not prevent blood pressure from dropping in a woman with multiple system atrophy. It changed heart rate variability markers but did not alter blood pressure or heart rate compared to standing without stimulation.
• OTOther2020Looking into the Content of the Canadian Occupational Performance Measure (COPM): A Danish Cross-Sectional Study.Occupational therapy internationalDanish clients prioritized many issues that were basic tasks or actions rather than full occupations. This blurs the line between what the client wants to do and the underlying skills needed, risking that the assessment measures performance components instead of the intended construct of occupational engagement.
• SLPCase Report2020Efficacy of therapeutic exercise for temporomandibular disorders as assessed by magnetic resonance imaging: a case report.Journal of physical therapy scienceIn one woman with acute jaw locking, four months of passive and active stretching increased mouth opening and allowed the jaw bone to move past a blockage seen on MRI. The disc remained dislocated, but function improved.
• PTCohort2020Diversity and regularity in infant crawling with typical development.Journal of physical therapy scienceNineteen typically developing infants showed wide differences in crawling movement patterns before walking, from 23 to 65 types. Infants who began crawling earlier tended to show more patterns, so no single count was consistent.
• PTOTOther2020Women's health guidelines for the care of people with spina bifida.Journal of pediatric rehabilitation medicineWomen with spina bifida should be referred to physical and occupational therapy early in pregnancy to plan mobility, self-management and baby care. These are expert recommendations, not tested interventions.
• OTQualitative2020The Influence of Culture on Occupational Therapy Practice in Jordan.Occupational therapy internationalJordanian OTs found clients often reject independence-focused ADL training, viewing it as shameful or useless when family assistance is culturally expected. They also faced barriers from limited resources and a medical model preference, though strong family cohesion and Islamic values sometimes supported engagement.
• OTOther2020Initial Development of the Activity Card Sort-Advancing Inclusive Participation from a Homeless Population Perspective.Occupational therapy internationalParticipants found the new card-sorting tool useful for discussing sensitive, nonsanctioned occupations like substance use. It helped identify activities people had given up due to homelessness, offering therapists a structured way to explore these topics without assuming they are irrelevant.
• PTOTSLPSystematic Review2020Quality of life: Guidelines for the care of people with spina bifida.Journal of pediatric rehabilitation medicineBowel incontinence and pain consistently lower quality of life in spina bifida, while physical function often does not. Prioritize bowel program effectiveness and pain management. Use perception-based measures, not function-based tests, to avoid scoring disability as poor quality of life.
• PTOTOther2020Mobility guidelines for the care of people with spina bifida.Journal of pediatric rehabilitation medicineMobility guidance for spina bifida is mostly expert consensus, not tested interventions. It suggests assessing neurologic level, using appropriate braces or wheelchairs, and monitoring skin, pain, and function across ages.
• SLPQualitative2020INSAR Special Interest Group Report: Stakeholder Perspectives on Priorities for Future Research on Autism, Sexuality, and Intimate Relationships.Autism research : official journal of the International Society for Autism ResearchStakeholders prioritized research on supporting healthy relationships, comprehensive sexuality education, and preventing victimization. Autistic participants ranked understanding lived experience and identity higher than non-autistic stakeholders, who focused more on risk prevention. No interventions were tested.
• SLPOther2020Application of Bayesian Active Learning to the Estimation of Auditory Filter Shapes Using the Notched-Noise Method.Trends in hearingA new Bayesian active learning test estimated auditory filter shapes in hearing-impaired adults in under 30 minutes. It matched the accuracy of standard adaptive procedures across a wide frequency range, offering a faster way to measure individual hearing characteristics.
• OTOther2020Effects of a Cognitive-Functional Intervention Method on Improving Executive Function and Self-Directed Learning in School-Aged Children with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder: A Single-Subject Design Study.Occupational therapy internationalChildren with ADHD improved on executive function tests and homework reports after an occupational therapy programme teaching stop, plan, and review. With no comparison group, this shows possible change, not proof of effectiveness.
• PTOTSLPCase Report2020Verbal Semantics and the Left Dorsolateral Anterior Temporal Lobe: A Longitudinal Case of Bilateral Temporal Degeneration.AphasiologyA woman with right-sided brain degeneration initially lost the meaning of faces and places but kept her word knowledge. This suggests checking non-verbal semantics and social behavior early, even when standard language tests look normal.
• PTOTSLPOther2020Nutrition, metabolic syndrome, and obesity: Guidelines for the care of people with spina bifida.Journal of pediatric rehabilitation medicineExpert consensus guidelines for nutrition in spina bifida advise against using standard BMI charts due to altered body composition. Clinicians should monitor growth trajectories instead and focus on bowel health and strengths-based weight conversations rather than weight loss alone.
• Other2020IGF-1 treatment causes unique transcriptional response in neurons from individuals with idiopathic autism.Molecular autismIGF-1 treatment changed gene expression differently in neurons from people with autism compared to controls. The response varied between individuals, with some showing little change. This is lab-based evidence and does not yet support using IGF-1 in clinical practice.
• PTOther2020Correlation between ankle plantar flexor strength and leg extensor torque.Journal of physical therapy scienceIn 52 healthy young adults, stronger ankle plantar flexor muscle was linked with greater leg extensor torque. This was seen in both men and women. It does not show that calf strengthening improves standing or walking.
• OTSurvey2020Examining the Specificity of Forms and Functions of Aggressive Behavior in Boys With Fragile X Syndrome.American journal on intellectual and developmental disabilitiesCaregivers reported aggression in adolescent boys with fragile X syndrome and other developmental disabilities was mostly linked to gaining attention or items, or escaping tasks. Scratching and biting were more common in fragile X syndrome, but functions were not syndrome-specific.
• SLPOther2020Stability of Variables Derived From Measures of Multisensory Function in Children With Autism Spectrum Disorder.American journal on intellectual and developmental disabilitiesEye tracking measures of where children with autism look during speech tasks were highly stable. However, brain response measures and listening-in-noise scores varied greatly between sessions. Single-session data from these latter tasks may not reliably reflect a child's true multisensory processing.
• PTOTSLPOther2020Neurosurgery guidelines for the care of people with spina bifida.Journal of pediatric rehabilitation medicineMost neurosurgical care for spina bifida relies on expert consensus rather than high-quality evidence. Therapists should monitor for shunt failure and tethered cord signs like pain or lost milestones, as clinical decline can occur even when brain imaging looks stable.
• PTRCT2020The effects of manual manipulation therapy on pain and dysfunction in patients with lumbar spinal stenosis.Journal of physical therapy scienceAdding flexion-distraction manipulation to standard physiotherapy lowered pain and disability scores more than physiotherapy alone in patients with lumbar spinal stenosis. Both groups improved, but the added manual therapy produced significantly better outcomes after eight weeks.
• OTSystematic Review2020A Systematic Review on Clinimetric Properties of Play Instruments for Occupational Therapy Practice.Occupational therapy internationalMost play instruments used in occupational therapy have limited evidence for their accuracy and are not commercially available. The Revised Knox Preschool Play Scale is the most established tool, but it only measures observable skills, not the child's internal enjoyment or motivation.
• SLPOther2020Investigating the Effects of Four Auditory Profiles on Speech Recognition, Overall Quality, and Noise Annoyance With Simulated Hearing-Aid Processing Strategies.Trends in hearingThe auditory profiles had little effect on the simulated hearing-aid outcomes, but they differed in aided speech-in-noise thresholds, and aggressive settings often lowered speech scores.
• PTSurvey2020Pattern of injuries amongst tennis players in Accra, Ghana.The South African journal of physiotherapyMost injuries occurred in the upper limbs, with the knee and shoulder being the most common sites. Overuse and overexertion were the main causes. Many players did not receive treatment, and warm-up or shoe type showed no association with injury cause.
• PTOTCohort2020Factors Associated With Walking in Older Medical Inpatients.Archives of rehabilitation research and clinical translationIn older medical inpatients, assigned bedrest and devices or treatments that hampered walking were the strongest barriers to daily step count. Higher baseline physical performance predicted more walking, while pain and fatigue did not significantly reduce activity.
• OTRCT2020The Effects of a Recollection-Based Occupational Therapy Program of Alzheimer's Disease: A Randomized Controlled Trial.Occupational therapy internationalMild Alzheimer's patients in a daycare centre who did a 24-session occupational therapy programme combining recollection with physical, horticultural, musical, artistic and daily-living tasks showed fewer memory complaints, better cognition, lower depression scores and higher quality-of-life scores than usual activities.
• Other2020The AutGO Initiative: A Conceptual Framework for Developing Genetics-Outcomes Research Hypotheses.Autism research : official journal of the International Society for Autism ResearchThis paper outlines a research methodology for involving patients and families in designing genetics studies. It does not report any clinical results, treatment outcomes, or patient data. There is nothing here to change your practice on.
• SLPOther2020Audiovisual Speech Recognition With a Cochlear Implant and Increased Perceptual and Cognitive Demands.Trends in hearingCochlear implant users struggled more than matched normal-hearing listeners with accented speech, but visual distractions did not hurt either group. Dividing attention with a secondary task reduced speech recognition for both. Executive control, not age, predicted better listening performance.
• OTQualitative2020Is a tailored work-related support intervention feasible in everyday clinical practice? The experience of healthcare professionals and patients with cancer.Work (Reading, Mass.)Healthcare professionals and patients found early work-related support feasible and useful, but consultation time was a major barrier. Oncology nurses felt underprepared for complex work issues, while occupational physicians lacked funding and integration into routine care.
• PTOTCohort2020Interaction between locomotion and three subcategories for patients with stroke demonstrating fewer than 37 points on the total functional independence measure upon admission to the recovery ward.Journal of physical therapy scienceIn severe stroke patients, walking ability did not improve all self-care equally. Greater gains in walking were linked to better dressing and toileting, but not eating or bathing. Therapists should target specific self-care tasks rather than assuming walking training fixes them all.
• PTOther2020Effects of arm swing on walking abilities in healthy adults restricted in the Wernicke-Mann's limb position.Journal of physical therapy scienceRestricting one or both arms reduced walking speed and stride length in healthy adults. However, swinging both arms as much as possible while one arm was restricted restored speed and stride to normal levels, suggesting maximum arm swing can compensate for limited upper limb movement.