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 399 OF 704 · NEWEST FIRST

• SLPOther2021Measuring the Influence of Noise Reduction on Listening Effort in Hearing-Impaired Listeners Using Response Times to an Arithmetic Task in Noise.Trends in hearingNoise reduction algorithms did not significantly speed up response times for hearing-impaired listeners in this small study. While a theoretical 'ideal' algorithm helped in very noisy conditions, realistic algorithms showed no benefit over unprocessed sound. The task remains a research tool, not a clinical test.
• PTCase Report2021An Immediate Fit, Adjustable, Modular Prosthetic System for Addressing World-Wide Limb Loss Disability.Archives of rehabilitation research and clinical translationSix Jamaican patients with transtibial limb loss received an adjustable prosthesis with fitting, alignment, gait training, additional pads, and adjustment instruction in a single session; all were reported to walk independently without crutches, and one was lost to follow-up.
• PTOTOther2021Improving the Delivery of Function-Directed Care During Acute Hospitalizations: Methods to Develop and Validate the Functional Assessment in Acute Care Multidimensional Computerized Adaptive Test (FAMCAT).Archives of rehabilitation research and clinical translationA computerized test for hospitalized patients was built to measure mobility, daily activities and thinking with fewer questions. Its scoring levels matched nurse or cognitive screen ratings only partly, and its effect on care is not yet shown.
• SLPOther2021Characterizing therapist delivery of evidence-based intervention strategies in publicly funded mental health services for children with autism spectrum disorder: Differentiating practice patterns in usual care and AIM HI delivery.Autism : the international journal of research and practiceIn usual care, therapists used evidence-based strategies diffusely, which correlated with worsening behavior. In trained therapists, specific active teaching of skills correlated with improvement, while general engagement strategies alone did not predict better outcomes over time.
• SLPOther2021Effect of Chronological Age on Pulse Rate Discrimination in Adult Cochlear-Implant Users.Trends in hearingOlder cochlear implant users struggled more than younger ones to tell pulse rates apart, but only at high rates like 500 pps. At lower rates, age made no difference. Steeper nerve response slopes did not predict better discrimination.
• PTRCT2021Comparison of the Effects of Physiologic Saline Interfascial and Lidocaine Trigger Point Injections in Treatment of Myofascial Pain Syndrome: A Double-Blind Randomized Controlled Trial.Archives of rehabilitation research and clinical translationAt 2 and 4 weeks, pain after saline injection between muscle layers and lidocaine trigger point injection was not different enough to be sure one was better. Only at 10 minutes did lidocaine give greater relief. Both groups were advised to stretch.
• PTOTOther2021Preventive action with a population of excavator drivers exposed to whole-body vibration.Work (Reading, Mass.)Excavator drivers face whole-body vibration mostly in the front-to-back direction, not up-and-down. Standard seat suspensions do not reduce this front-to-back vibration. The specific task performed is the main factor determining exposure levels.
• SLPRCT2021A Quasi-Randomized Controlled Trial of the I-PLAN Intervention to Promote Hearing Aid Use Among First-Time Adult Hearing Aid Users.Trends in hearingA bundle of three fitting materials delivered by audiologists did not increase hearing aid use or benefit in first-time adult users. At 6 weeks, reported use was 81.0% with the bundle and 79.6% with standard fitting; data-logged use was similar.
• OTCohort2021Microstructural changes in the spinal cord of adults with cerebral palsy.Developmental medicine and child neurologyAdults with cerebral palsy showed smaller spinal cord cross-sectional areas and reduced gray matter compared to controls. These structural differences correlated with poorer hand dexterity scores, suggesting spinal cord microstructure plays a role in upper limb function.
• PTNarrative Review2021Noncontact Knee Ligament Injury Prevention Screening in Netball: A Clinical Commentary with Clinical Practice Suggestions for Community-Level Players.International journal of sports physical therapyThis paper offers a theoretical framework for screening netball players but reports no new clinical data. It suggests potential tests based on existing literature but does not prove any screening method reduces injury risk.
• PTPilot2021Development of a digital learning program for physiotherapists to enhance clinical implementation of aerobic exercise in stroke rehabilitation.Archives of physiotherapyFive physiotherapists rated a new online course on aerobic exercise for stroke rehabilitation as relevant and easy to navigate. They suggested practical improvements like adding a progress bar and certificates. This feedback shaped a revised program now undergoing larger evaluation.
• OTCohort2021Racial-ethnic differences in educational trajectories for individuals with intellectual disability.Journal of intellectual disability research : JIDREducational gains for adults with intellectual disability varied sharply by race. Non-Hispanic Whites improved earliest. Non-Hispanic Blacks lagged behind and never caught up. Hispanics started lowest but surged in the youngest cohorts, surpassing both other groups in high school attainment.
• PTSurvey2021The role of physiotherapy in the respiratory management of children with neuromuscular diseases: A South African perspective.The South African journal of physiotherapySouth African physiotherapists largely recommend manual airway clearance techniques like assisted coughing and adapted postural drainage for children with neuromuscular diseases. Mechanical devices such as cough assist machines and breath-stacking are rarely used or recommended, likely due to cost and limited training.
• OTOther2021Human behaviour should be recorded in (dis)comfort research.Work (Reading, Mass.)This paper is a theoretical argument that research on comfort must record human behaviour, such as posture and movement. It cites other studies to show that these factors change comfort perceptions, but it contains no original data or clinical findings.
• SLPNarrative Review2021A profile and review of findings from the Early Markers for Autism study: unique contributions from a population-based case-control study in California.Molecular autismChildren later diagnosed with autism had different immune markers before birth and at newborn testing, especially when intellectual disability was also present. Vitamin D and air pollution had little overall association, and combined chemical exposures showed no clear link.
• SLPSystematic Review2021Informed Consent or Assent Strategies for Research With Individuals With Deafblindness or Dual Sensory Impairment: A Scoping Review.Archives of rehabilitation research and clinical translationResearchers adapted consent strategies from intellectual disability and dementia work for people with deafblindness. Key approaches included plain language with pictures, building rapport through multiple visits, and watching for nonverbal cues of dissent like looking at the door.
• SLPQualitative2021Clinician Perspectives on the Assessment of Short-Term Memory in Aphasia.AphasiologySpeech-language pathologists said they rarely test short-term memory in aphasia unless a problem appears. They valued tests tied to daily communication. Time pressure and language-heavy tests made assessment hard.
• PTPilot2021Evaluating the Feasibility and Effects of a Short-Term Task Specific Power Training With and Without Cognitive Training Among Older Adults With Slow Gait Speed: A Pilot Study.Archives of rehabilitation research and clinical translationSix weeks of functional power training improved leg power, dynamic balance, and gait speed in older veterans. Adding computer-based cognitive training did not produce any additional benefit over the physical training alone.
• PTOTSLPCase-Control2021Verification of spatial recognition ability of stroke patients required to resume automobile driving.Journal of physical therapy scienceStroke patients made larger errors judging car width than healthy drivers in a chair-and-panel simulation. This suggests paper-based cognitive tests may miss spatial recognition problems needed for safe driving. Use physical 3D assessments before clearing patients to drive.
• PTOther2021Recommendations for Plyometric Training after ACL Reconstruction - A Clinical Commentary.International journal of sports physical therapyThis paper offers expert recommendations for structuring plyometric training after ACL reconstruction, proposing a four-stage progression based on strength and movement quality. It reports no patient outcomes or trial data, so it provides a framework for discussion rather than evidence of efficacy.
• PTProtocol2021A Criterion Based Rehabilitation Protocol for ACL Repair with Internal Brace Augmentation.International journal of sports physical therapyThis paper proposes a criterion-based rehabilitation protocol for ACL repair with internal brace augmentation. It describes phase goals and progression rules but reports no patient outcomes or trial results, so it offers no evidence that this protocol improves recovery.
• PTOTQualitative2020Clinical Utility of the Canadian Occupational Performance Measure in Older Adult Rehabilitation and Nursing Homes: Perceptions among Occupational Therapists and Physiotherapists in Spain.Occupational therapy internationalSpanish therapists reported older clients felt heard and more involved when COPM goals were set with them. Many clients struggled naming priorities and rating performance versus satisfaction, and time or institutional constraints limited routine use.
• PTOTOther2021Assessing the Reliability of Handheld Dynamometry and Ultrasonography to Measure Quadriceps Strength and Muscle Thickness in Children, Adolescents, and Young Adults.Physical & occupational therapy in pediatricsHandheld dynamometry and ultrasound produced repeatable quadriceps strength and thickness readings in healthy children, adolescents, and young adults. Using the top two of three strength trials made readings more consistent. The study did not test patients with motor impairment.
• OTQualitative2021Use of Measuring Tools in Practice Development Projects: A Critical Perspective.Canadian journal of occupational therapy. Revue canadienne d'ergotherapieStandardised assessments often categorise older adults by loss rather than capacity, potentially conflicting with person-centred goals. While these tools justify resource allocation, they may pressure patients to conform to medicalised norms of 'active ageing', ignoring individual values and social context.
• SLPOther2021Comparison of Behavioral and Physiological Measures of the Status of the Cochlear Nonlinearity.Trends in hearingA behavioral test of auditory filter sharpness correlated with cochlear distortion product measurements even after accounting for hearing thresholds. The temporal masking test was too variable to be useful. This suggests the notch test could become a clinical tool for assessing cochlear health beyond standard audiograms.
• OTSLPCohort2021Impact of sleep, neuroendocrine, and executive function on health-related quality of life in young people with craniopharyngioma.Developmental medicine and child neurologyParents reported worse quality of life in children with diabetes insipidus, but only because they also reported more executive function problems. The child's own view of their quality of life was not linked to sleepiness, brain involvement, or diabetes insipidus.
• PTOTSLPSurvey2021Behavioural change in Prader-Willi syndrome during COVID-19 pandemic.Journal of intellectual disability research : JIDRCaregivers reported that lockdown restrictions worsened Prader-Willi syndrome behaviours. Temper outbursts, irritability, anxiety and food-seeking increased in roughly half of the group. Individuals living in specialist care facilities showed significantly less increase in irritability and food-seeking than those living at home.
• PTOther2021Physiotherapists and patients report positive experiences overall with telehealth during the COVID-19 pandemic: a mixed-methods study.Journal of physiotherapyPhysiotherapists and patients in Australia reported generally positive videoconference physiotherapy experiences, but 41% of individual and 43% of group patients rated quality lower than in-person, and technology, touch, assessment and falls risk concerns were reported.
• PTOTSLPRCT2021Oculomotor Training for Poor Saccades Improves Functional Vision Scores and Neurobehavioral Symptoms.Archives of rehabilitation research and clinical translationFive days of cloud-based eye training improved saccade speed and accuracy in people with poor baseline eye movements. Participants also reported significantly fewer neurobehavioral symptoms like dizziness and cognitive fog, while the control group showed no change or slight worsening.
• SLPOther2021Conceptual Model of Hearing Health Inequalities (HHI Model): A Critical Interpretive Synthesis.Trends in hearingLow socioeconomic status and hearing loss form a vicious cycle. Poverty limits access to care and increases noise exposure, while hearing loss reduces income and educational attainment. The proposed model suggests interventions must address these social determinants to be effective.
• SLPOther2021Temporal Pitch Perception in Cochlear-Implant Users: Channel Independence in Apical Cochlear Regions.Trends in hearingPitch perception in cochlear implant users did not differ between two stimulation methods on neighboring electrodes. This suggests low-frequency sound information can be transmitted independently even in the deep cochlea, where nerves are crowded.
• PTOTRCT2021Phase IIB Randomized Trial on the Use of 4-Aminopyridine in Guillain-Barré Syndrome.Archives of rehabilitation research and clinical translation4-aminopyridine did not improve strength or walking compared with placebo in people with chronic Guillain-Barré syndrome. Seven of nineteen participants dropped out, including three because of adverse effects such as tremor and dizziness.
• Other2021Neuroanatomy and behavior in mice with a haploinsufficiency of AT-rich interactive domain 1B (ARID1B) throughout development.Molecular autismMice with reduced Arid1b showed stunted growth, motor deficits, and smaller cerebellums, but intact learning in motor-independent tasks. Human speech therapists cannot apply these findings directly, as the study describes mouse biology rather than clinical patient outcomes.
• PTQualitative2021Seizing and realizing the opportunity: A salutogenic perspective on rehabilitation after burnout.Work (Reading, Mass.)Young employees recovering from burnout described four phases: facing the crisis, addressing root causes, seizing the opportunity, and staying at work. Social support and feeling in control of recovery were central, and work changes were described as supportive.
• SLPCohort2021Differences Between Older Adults Who Do and Do Not Try Hearing Aids and Between Those Who Keep and Return the Devices.Trends in hearingHearing aid non-adoption was not predicted by age, income, or cognition. It was predicted by milder hearing loss and lower expectations of benefit. Those who tried aids and returned them showed no pre-fitting differences from those who kept them, only lower post-fitting satisfaction.
• SLPPilot2021Piloting the use of global health measures in a Down syndrome clinic.Journal of applied research in intellectual disabilities : JARIDGlobal health survey scores from people with Down syndrome and their parents did not differ from U.S. reference averages. Adults, however, reported better health than their parents did for them.
• SLPOther2021A Comparison of Place-Pitch-Based Interaural Electrode Matching Methods for Bilateral Cochlear-Implant Users.Trends in hearingWhen matching electrodes between two cochlear implants, the ranking method is faster and more accurate than discrimination or matching. Discrimination is slow and heavily biased by the testing range, making it unreliable for clinical mapping.
• PTNarrative Review2021The Neuroplastic Adaptation Trident Model: A Suggested Novel Framework for ACL Rehabilitation.International journal of sports physical therapyThis paper proposes a theoretical framework for ACL rehabilitation but reports no patients, no outcomes, and no data. There is nothing here to change your practice on.
• PTOTQualitative2021Barriers and Facilitators to Rehabilitation Care of Individuals With Spatial Neglect: A Qualitative Study of Professional Views.Archives of rehabilitation research and clinical translationTherapists identified barriers to spatial neglect care across five levels. Key obstacles included patient anosognosia, family misunderstanding of the deficit, staff knowledge gaps, equipment constraints, and insurance-driven short stays. Facilitators centered on interdisciplinary collaboration and specialized support.
• OTPilot2021Acting as Change Agents: Insight Into Québec Occupational Therapists' Current Practice: Actions menées à titre d'agents de changement : aperçu des pratiques actuelles parmi les ergothérapeutes du Québec.Canadian journal of occupational therapy. Revue canadienne d'ergotherapieMost occupational therapists act as change agents only in clinical settings, communicating with families and colleagues. Very few target political actors or use mass media. Therapists with more experience or extra training were more likely to engage in broader social advocacy.
• OTOther2021Development and application of an innovative instrument to assess work environment factors for injury prevention in the food service industry.Work (Reading, Mass.)A new assessment tool combining manager interviews and site walkthroughs identified safety gaps in ten food service worksites. Time pressure and client-vendor contracts were key barriers to fixing hazards, not just physical layout issues.
• PTOTSLPCohort2021Identification of Classes of Functioning Trajectories and Their Predictors in Individuals With Spinal Cord Injury Attending Initial Rehabilitation in Switzerland.Archives of rehabilitation research and clinical translationMost people with new spinal cord injury in Switzerland fell into one of four recovery patterns. Higher age, tetraplegia, complete injury, and needing ventilation predicted a slower or lower-functioning trajectory. This helps clinicians identify who may need more support early.
• Other2021Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Residency Applicants: A Decade of Change.Archives of rehabilitation research and clinical translationThis paper analyzes residency match statistics for Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation over a decade. It reports no patient outcomes or clinical interventions, so it offers no guidance for changing therapeutic practice.
• PTOTOther2021Time-integrated propulsive and braking impulses do not depend on walking speed.Gait & postureHow you calculate walking forces changes the results. Time-integrated impulses show propulsion stays constant regardless of speed. Peak force measures falsely suggest propulsion drops when walking slows, potentially mislabeling slow walkers as having gait deficits.
• SLPOther2021Sound Localization Bias and Error in Bimodal Listeners Improve Instantaneously When the Device Delay Mismatch Is Reduced.Trends in hearingHearing aid and cochlear implant users localized sounds more accurately immediately when the implant signal was delayed to reduce mismatch with their hearing aid. Average error improved from 52.6 to 37.9 degrees, and the shift toward the implant was smaller.
• Cohort2021Evidence for Pharmacogenomic Effects on Risperidone Outcomes in Pediatrics.Journal of developmental and behavioral pediatrics : JDBPChildren with poor or intermediate CYP2D6 metabolism had significantly more adverse events on risperidone than normal metabolizers. A specific HTR2A variant was linked to fewer events. Other tested genes showed no clear association with adverse outcomes in this retrospective pediatric cohort.
• PTOther2021Rehabilitation Following Posterior Shoulder Stabilization.International journal of sports physical therapyNo original data or outcomes are reported. This paper is a clinical commentary proposing a five-phase rehabilitation protocol for posterior shoulder labral repair based on expert opinion and existing literature, not on a new trial or cohort study.
• PTOTSLPCohort2021Visiting Out-of-Home Places When Living With Dementia: A Cross-Sectional Observational Study: Visiter des lieux hors du domicile lorsque l'on vit avec une démence: étude transversale observationnelle.Canadian journal of occupational therapy. Revue canadienne d'ergotherapiePeople with dementia visit fewer places overall, but the loss is uneven. They retain healthcare, home, and close social visits, yet abandon banks, pharmacies, and cultural venues. This creates specific gaps in daily life that require targeted support rather than general advice to 'go out'.
• SLPPilot2021Promoting emergent literacy in under-served preschools using environmental print.The South African journal of communication disorders = Die Suid-Afrikaanse tydskrif vir KommunikasieafwykingsChildren in an under-served preschool improved their understanding of how print works after twelve weeks of lessons using recycled packaging and signs. Teachers need explicit guidance to use these free materials, not just display them.
• OTQualitative2021Time lost: Factors influencing advanced practice provider's prioritization of sleep.Work (Reading, Mass.)Nine emergency care providers described sacrificing sleep to maintain social connections and meet work demands. They cited irregular shift rotations, family obligations, and a culture of invincibility as primary barriers. Napping policies existed but were often ignored due to personal guilt or lack of private space.