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 369 OF 704 · NEWEST FIRST

• PTOTSurvey2021A team approach to applying the International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health Rehabilitation set in clinical evaluation.Journal of rehabilitation medicineChinese rehabilitation experts divided the 30 ICF Rehabilitation Set categories among physicians, nurses, physiotherapists and occupational therapists: 6 for physicians, 7 for nurses, 9 for physiotherapists and 8 for occupational therapists. Speech therapists were excluded.
• PTOther2021Push-Rate Threshold for Physical Activity Intensity in Persons Who Use Manual Wheelchairs.American journal of physical medicine & rehabilitationAmong manual wheelchair users, 55.05 pushes per minute corresponded to moderate-intensity activity. This was a small preliminary measurement, so use it as a rough target, not a proven prescription.
• PTOTSLPCohort2021Distress, Work Satisfaction, and Work Ability are Mediators of the Relation Between Psychosocial Working Conditions and Mental Health-Related Long-Term Sickness Absence.Journal of occupational rehabilitationWorkers facing high emotional demands and work-family conflict were more likely to go on long-term mental health sick leave. This link was driven by distress. Supportive resources like learning opportunities and co-worker support lowered this risk, mediated by work satisfaction and ability.
• SLPOther2021Rehabilitation Treatment Specification System: Methodology to Identify and Describe Unique Targets and Ingredients.Archives of physical medicine and rehabilitationA Delphi consensus process among 10 voice specialists produced standardized categories for voice therapy targets and ingredients. The resulting framework helps clinicians describe treatments precisely and replicate research protocols, though it currently excludes complex activity-based and cognitive interventions.
• PTOther2021An investigation of the measurement properties of the de Morton Mobility Index for measuring mobility capacity in hospital patients with Parkinson's disease.Clinical rehabilitationThe DEMMI can measure mobility across the full range in hospital patients with Parkinson's disease. It is quick, safe and consistent between raters, but tracking one patient's change over time with different therapists is less reliable.
• Other2021A practical guide to optimizing the benefits of post-stroke spasticity interventions with botulinum toxin A: An international group consensus.Journal of rehabilitation medicineExpert consensus recommends using Goal Attainment Scaling and instrumental guidance (EMG, ultrasound, or electrical stimulation) for botulinum toxin A injections in post-stroke spasticity. Higher doses and flexible intervals may help meet patient goals, though evidence for specific adjunctive therapies like casting or shockwave treatment remains uncertain.
• Other2021Online support information for students with disabilities in colleges and universities during the COVID-19 pandemic.Disability and health journalOnly 19.7% of 127 college disability pages in the NYC metro had student remote-learning resources, 5.5% linked to counseling, and 3.9% provided appointment contact. This describes website information, not student outcomes.
• PTOTRCT2021Sustained efficacy of incobotulinumtoxina repeated injections for upper-limb post-stroke spasticity: A post hoc analysis.Journal of rehabilitation medicineRepeated incobotulinumtoxinA injections for upper-limb post-stroke spasticity reduced muscle tone and caregiver burden more than placebo. Benefits in tone and disability increased with each injection cycle up to 48 weeks, suggesting a cumulative effect rather than a single-shot fix.
• SLPSurvey2020Brief Report: Gender Differences in Experiences of Peer Victimization Among Adolescents with Autism Spectrum Disorder.Journal of autism and developmental disordersAdolescent girls with autism reported peer victimization at similar rates to boys, but for girls it was linked to anxiety and depression. For boys, social communication difficulties were the main link to mental health symptoms.
• OTOther2020Sensory Overresponsivity as a Predictor of Amplitude Discrimination Performance in Youth with ASD.Journal of autism and developmental disordersIn children with autism, higher parent-reported sensory overresponsivity predicted worse performance on a tactile test involving adaptation. This link was not found in typically developing children. The study suggests sensory issues may underlie specific tactile processing differences in autism.
• SLPCase-Control2020Perinatal Factors Associated with Autism Spectrum Disorder in Jamaican Children.Journal of autism and developmental disordersAfter adjustment, cesarean delivery, low birth weight, and preterm birth did not show a clear link with ASD in Jamaican children. Only exploratory subgroup patterns appeared, and they need replication.
• Other2020Physiological and biomechanical comparison of overground, treadmill, and ergometer handrim wheelchair propulsion in able-bodied subjects under standardized conditions.Journal of neuroengineering and rehabilitationFor researchers testing wheelchair propulsion, lab treadmills and ergometers match overground results closely when speed and power are standardized. Heart rate was higher overground, but most biomechanical differences were small and likely not functionally meaningful for clinical practice.
• PTOTRCT2020Relationships between accelerometry and general compensatory movements of the upper limb after stroke.Journal of neuroengineering and rehabilitationAccelerometer data from daily life, but not clinic visits, reflects movement quality. People who compensated more during tasks used their non-paretic arm more and showed less variability at home. Clinic training masks these patterns, so daily wearables capture compensations that in-clinic tests miss.
• SLPRCT2020Attunement in Music Therapy for Young Children with Autism: Revisiting Qualities of Relationship as Mechanisms of Change.Journal of autism and developmental disordersMusical attunement did not predict changes in autism symptoms over five months. Therapists matched the child's relational level in about half of observed sequences, typically when the child was using vocal or instrumental play rather than bodily expression.
• SLPOther2020Prevalence and Risk-Markers of Self-Harm in Autistic Children and Adults.Journal of autism and developmental disordersIn autistic children and adults without intellectual disability, 24% self-harmed in the past month. Those who self-harmed had significantly lower mood and higher impulsivity and overactivity than those who did not.
• SLPSurvey2020Is Camouflaging Autistic Traits Associated with Suicidal Thoughts and Behaviours? Expanding the Interpersonal Psychological Theory of Suicide in an Undergraduate Student Sample.Journal of autism and developmental disordersHigher autistic traits and camouflaging were linked to lifetime suicidal thoughts or behaviours in 160 undergraduates. Assimilation, pretending to fit in, was most tied to feeling of not belonging; the total camouflaging score did not add after other factors. This does not prove cause.
• SLPPilot2020Brief Report: Preliminary Feasibility of the TEDI: A Novel Parent-Administered Telehealth Assessment for Autism Spectrum Disorder Symptoms in the First Year of Life.Journal of autism and developmental disordersA telehealth protocol where parents coached to play with their infants successfully captured video data for autism screening. All 22 planned sessions were completed, and parents rated the process as highly acceptable. This proves the method is feasible, not that it accurately diagnoses autism.
• SLPSurvey2020Parent Perspectives Towards Genetic and Epigenetic Testing for Autism Spectrum Disorder.Journal of autism and developmental disordersParents of children with and without developmental delays overwhelmingly want a molecular test for autism, preferring saliva samples and early results. However, only 19% accurately understood the difference between genetics and epigenetics, highlighting the need for professional interpretation.
• OTRCT2020Academic Needs in Middle School: Perspectives of Parents and Youth with Autism.Journal of autism and developmental disordersA seven-session planning and organization group for youth with autism had full attendance and high parent satisfaction, but youth reported low understanding. Focus groups linked planning problems to missed homework and middle-school demands.
• PTOTSLPCohort2020Age of First Walking and Associations with Symptom Severity in Children with Suspected or Diagnosed Autism Spectrum Disorder.Journal of autism and developmental disordersChildren with autism walked independently later than peers, and later walking linked to more severe autistic symptoms. This association held after adjusting for IQ and other factors. Delayed walking is not specific to autism, but warrants considering autism as a possible diagnosis, especially in girls.
• PTOTNarrative Review2020Translational Approaches to Electrical Stimulation for Peripheral Nerve Regeneration.Neurorehabilitation and neural repairBrief electrical stimulation after nerve surgery shows promise for faster recovery in small human trials, but results are mixed. A key trial found no significant difference in functional disability compared to surgery alone, though sensory recovery was better.
• Narrative Review2020A toolkit for prosthetists and orthotists to facilitate progress in professional communication over the next 50 years.Prosthetics and orthotics internationalThis article reviews communication skills in prosthetics and orthotics and provides a toolkit for professionals. It contains no original research or patient outcomes, so it offers no evidence to change clinical practice.
• PTOTRCT2020Activity-based training with the Myosuit: a safety and feasibility study across diverse gait disorders.Journal of neuroengineering and rehabilitationTraining with the Myosuit exosuit was safe and feasible for most participants with diverse gait disorders. Walking speed and endurance improved after several sessions, but this likely reflects adaptation to the device rather than clinical efficacy.
• OTCohort2021Cognitive and emotional symptoms in patients with first-ever mild stroke: The syndrome of hidden impairments.Journal of rehabilitation medicineOne year after mild stroke, 67% of 117 patients had at least one abnormal cognitive test score and 43% had at least one abnormal emotional score. Only 18% had no detectable deficit.
• PTOTRCT2021Effects of Lower Thoracic Spinal Cord Stimulation on Bowel Management in Individuals With Spinal Cord Injury.Archives of physical medicine and rehabilitationBowel routines dropped from 118 minutes to 18 minutes in five men with cervical spinal cord injury using implanted spinal cord stimulation. Mechanical methods and medications became less necessary. This is a tiny case series, so it proves feasibility, not efficacy.
• PTSystematic Review2021Measurement properties of step tests for exercise capacity in COPD: A systematic review.Clinical rehabilitationMost step tests for measuring exercise capacity in COPD are backed by low or very low evidence, so they should not replace established tests yet. The six-minute stepper test is the best supported option.
• OTSurvey2021The Use and Perceived Usefulness of an Online Toolbox Targeted at Employers (MiLES Intervention) for Enhancing Successful Return to Work of Cancer Survivors.Journal of occupational rehabilitationEmployers of cancer survivors used a six-week online support tool mainly before work conversations. Most found it useful, practical and reassuring when uncertain. This describes their perceptions, not proof it improved return to work.
• OTQualitative2021How children and their parents value using the Canadian Occupational Performance Measure (COPM) with children themselves.Journal of pediatric rehabilitation medicineChildren with a mental age of at least 8 years and their parents valued using the Canadian Occupational Performance Measure to set goals. Children felt capable of rating their own performance and satisfaction. Parents prioritized the child's wishes over their own in most cases.
• SLPCohort2021Longitudinal Differences in Response to Name Among Infants Developing ASD and Risk for ADHD.Journal of autism and developmental disordersFailing to orient to name at 24 months predicted later ASD, not ADHD concerns. At 12 to 18 months it was less clear which outcome it meant. Passing was a better sign of no ASD or ADHD concerns than failing was of having them.
• OTQualitative2021Roles, Facilitators and Challenges of Employment Support Specialists Assisting Young People with Mental Health Conditions.Journal of occupational rehabilitationEmployment support specialists, including occupational therapists, described roles beyond job placement, such as profiling, coaching, employer education and disclosure decisions. They viewed client-centered relationships, support networks and employer understanding as key, while stigma and limited jobs constrained placements.
• SLPCohort2021Comparison of Parent Questionnaires, Examiner-Led Assessment and Parents' Concerns at 14 Months of Age as Indicators of Later Diagnosis of Autism.Journal of autism and developmental disordersAt 14 months, parent questionnaires and examiner assessments flagged later autism, but parents' concerns were vague, mostly about general behaviour. No single source was decisive. Clinicians should combine all three signals rather than relying on one, as they often disagree.
• PTRCT2021Efficacy of microcurrent therapy for treatment of acute knee pain: A randomized double-blinded controlled clinical trial.Clinical rehabilitationFor acute knee pain, microcurrent did not lower absolute worst pain more than placebo at any week. Its reduction from baseline was larger and, after adjustment, reached the study's threshold at week 3.
• PTCase-Control2020Biomechanical control of paretic lower limb during imposed weight transfer in individuals post-stroke.Journal of neuroengineering and rehabilitationWhen the ground suddenly dropped under one foot, people with stroke loaded the paretic leg less effectively than controls. They showed reduced ankle and knee flexion, delayed joint coordination, and took longer to stabilize balance. These biomechanical deficits correlated with poorer clinical balance and mobility scores.
• OTQualitative2020Experiences of service users with a mild intellectual disability or borderline intellectual functioning with Flexible Assertive Community Treatment: A qualitative study.Journal of applied research in intellectual disabilities : JARIDFifteen people with mild intellectual disability or borderline intellectual functioning described FACT as helpful because teams stayed involved, were available, respected autonomy, and helped with practical needs. Some were disappointed about housing or felt restricted.
• SLPCohort2020Comparing the Pragmatic Speech Profiles of Minimally Verbal and Verbally Fluent Individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder.Journal of autism and developmental disordersMinimally verbal individuals with autism use fewer speech functions than fluent peers, relying heavily on agreement and requests. They rarely comment, but still show intent to connect. Therapy should target expanding functions beyond requesting to include commenting.
• PTOther2020The Impact of Reducing the Number of Wearable Devices on Measuring Gait in Parkinson Disease: Noninterventional Exploratory Study.JMIR rehabilitation and assistive technologiesA single lower-back accelerometer matched a six-device system for gait speed and stride time in Parkinson disease and predicted clinician gait scores nearly as well as three devices. It did not reliably capture asymmetry or variability, and six devices were more accurate.
• Survey2020Examining the Relationship Between Autism Traits and Sleep Duration as Predictors of Suicidality.Journal of autism and developmental disordersHigher autism traits and shorter sleep were linked to more suicidal thoughts. Longer sleep did not change the link between autism traits and suicidal thoughts. These are links, not causes.
• PTRCT2020Effects of selectively assisting impaired subtasks of walking in chronic stroke survivors.Journal of neuroengineering and rehabilitationAssisting specific walking subtasks with a robot improved those subtasks but did not fix other parts of the gait pattern. Foot clearance assistance increased step length, but stability and weight shift assistance had little effect. Subtasks can likely be tuned simultaneously in mildly impaired patients.
• PTOTOther2020Postural control strategy after incomplete spinal cord injury: effect of sensory inputs on trunk-leg movement coordination.Journal of neuroengineering and rehabilitationPeople with incomplete spinal cord injury struggle to shift from an ankle to a hip balance strategy when sway increases or surfaces soften. Trunk-leg coherence measured by two sensors tracked this reliably, unlike standard balance measures.
• SLPOther2020Interactional Synchrony and Its Association with Social and Communication Ability in Children With and Without Autism Spectrum Disorder.Journal of autism and developmental disordersChildren with autism were rated as less coordinated in movement and conversation with both mothers and unfamiliar adults. Movement timing tracked mothers' ratings of social and communication skills in the combined sample. This is an observational comparison, not a treatment study.
• PTOTNarrative Review2020These legs were made for propulsion: advancing the diagnosis and treatment of post-stroke propulsion deficits.Journal of neuroengineering and rehabilitationPost-stroke walking deficits stem from poor propulsion, not just weakness. Current rigid braces can block push-off. Emerging therapies like functional electrical stimulation and soft exosuits aim to restore true propulsion, but these remain experimental and require rigorous testing before clinical adoption.
• PTOTRCT2020Evaluation of an exercise-enabling control interface for powered wheelchair users: a feasibility study with Duchenne muscular dystrophy.Journal of neuroengineering and rehabilitationFive boys with Duchenne muscular dystrophy drove a powered wheelchair using arm motions that also raised their heart rate. They completed the tasks, though driving was slower and less accurate than with a joystick.
• SLPCohort2020Sensory Reactivity at 1 and 2 Years Old is Associated with ASD Severity During the Preschool Years.Journal of autism and developmental disordersAt 14 months, less observed reaction to sounds, sights or touch, and stronger parent-reported reaction to sounds, sights or touch, were each linked to more severe autism symptoms at ages 3 to 5. These links were associations, not proof of cause.
• SLPOther2020Metacognitive Monitoring and Control of Eyewitness Memory Reports in Autism.Autism research : official journal of the International Society for Autism ResearchAutistic adults and non-autistic adults gave similarly detailed and accurate eyewitness reports on this structured task. Accuracy instructions helped both. Social questioning improved accuracy, but autistic adults were less able to choose what to report.
• PTOTSLPOther2020Leisure activity in middle-aged adults with Down syndrome: Initiators, social partners, settings and barriers.Journal of applied research in intellectual disabilities : JARIDMiddle-aged adults with Down syndrome self-initiated most leisure, often alone. They met recommended time for physical activity but lacked intensity, and spent most cognitively stimulating time on games rather than reading. Transportation and lack of nearby places were top barriers.
• PTOTSLPPilot2020Eye movement performance and clinical outcomes among female athletes post-concussion.Brain injuryFemale athletes with recent concussion made more errors on a task requiring them to look away from a target than healthy controls. However, eye movement measures did not reliably predict how long symptoms lasted or when athletes returned to play.
• PTOTRCT2020Immersive Virtual Environments and Wearable Haptic Devices in rehabilitation of children with neuromotor impairments: a single-blind randomized controlled crossover pilot study.Journal of neuroengineering and rehabilitationIn children with cerebral palsy or developmental dyspraxia, immersive virtual reality with haptic feedback did not show better hand-function test results than conventional therapy. Some movement smoothness measures favoured virtual reality, but the trial was very small.
• OTSurvey2020Schooling for Pupils with Autism Spectrum Disorder: Parents' Perspectives.Journal of autism and developmental disordersParents of 1799 Swedish pupils with autism reported school absence without illness, more often in girls, and named staff autism knowledge and poor school adaptation more than bullying.
• PTOTSLPOther2021Stroke impairment categories: A new way to classify the effects of stroke based on stroke-related impairments.Clinical rehabilitationStroke patients fall into seven distinct impairment groups. These groups predict different therapy needs and outcomes. Motor-Cognitive-Sensory strokes are most common. Loss of Consciousness strokes have highest mortality. Clinicians can use these categories to benchmark expected therapy doses and discharge destinations.
• PTOTSLPOther2021Multi-stage Screening in Early Intervention: A Critical Strategy for Improving ASD Identification and Addressing Disparities.Journal of autism and developmental disordersEmbedding two-stage autism screening in Early Intervention caught 83.7% of diagnosed cases. Follow-through was high, and gaps in diagnosis for children of color or those with limited English vanished after Stage 1. This model helps therapists identify risk without relying on pediatric referrals.