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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• PTOTSLPOther2022Cause of death trends among adults with and without cerebral palsy in the United States, 2013-2017.Annals of physical and rehabilitation medicineAdults with cerebral palsy die 24 years younger than peers. They are far more likely to die from respiratory causes and choking, but less likely to die from heart disease and cancer. Clinicians must monitor respiratory health and swallowing safety throughout adulthood.
• PTOTCohort2022Efficacy of a Remote Train-the-Trainer Model for Wheelchair Skills Training Administered by Clinicians: A Cohort Study With Pre- vs Posttraining Comparisons.Archives of physical medicine and rehabilitationRemote train-the-trainer methods significantly improved clinician confidence in assessing and teaching wheelchair skills. Trainees who received in-person coaching from these newly trained clinicians showed significant gains in both wheelchair skill capacity and confidence, demonstrating that this model effectively transmits clinical teaching skills.
• OTSurvey2022Developing a Multilevel Scale to Assess Retention of Workers with Disabilities.Journal of occupational rehabilitationIn 1032 employers, concerns about keeping workers with disabilities averaged 3.87 for direct work issues and 2.85 for indirect social issues on a 1-to-5 scale.
• PTOTRCT2022Effectiveness of a Web-Based Direct-to-User Transfer Training Program: A Randomized Controlled Trial.Archives of physical medicine and rehabilitationThe web-based transfer training did not clearly beat the waitlist group's change. Transfer quality improved after training plus repeated self-assessments and stayed higher at 1 month.
• Other2021Beyond question wording: How survey design and administration shape estimates of disability.Disability and health journalA sharp rise in disability estimates between 2011 and 2014 was largely due to the sampled population being in poorer health, not survey errors. Data processing did not inflate the numbers, but a large portion of the increase remains unexplained.
• OTCohort2021Returning to the Workplace During the COVID-19 Pandemic: The Concerns of Australian Workers.Journal of occupational rehabilitationMost employed Australian workers reported concerns about returning to the workplace. Infection risk was the most common worry, but over half also feared impacts on work and home life. Workers with psychological distress, financial stress, or working from home reported more concerns.
• PTOTQualitative2021Facilitators for coping with the COVID-19 pandemic: Online qualitative interviews comparing youth with and without disabilities.Disability and health journalYouth with and without disabilities described social support, money, keeping busy, and work-life balance as things that helped them cope during the pandemic. Youth with disabilities more often relied on family and government supports, while not commuting made remote work and school especially helpful.
• PTOTSLPSurvey2021Impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic on health, financial worries, and perceived organizational support among people living with disabilities in Canada.Disability and health journalWorkers with combined physical and mental disabilities reported the most concern about health and finances and the least support. However, these differences disappeared once job stress and unmet accommodation needs were considered. Employment conditions, not just disability status, drive these perceptions.
• PTCase-Control2021Preinjury Health Status of Adults With Traumatic Brain Injury: A Preliminary Matched Case-Control Study.The Journal of head trauma rehabilitationDepressive symptoms in the year before injury were more common among adults with TBI than matched controls: 27.4% versus 9.9%. Other prior-year health and behavior measures did not differ.
• PTOTSLPQualitative2021Changes in life experiences of adults with intellectual disabilities in the COVID-19 pandemics in South Korea.Disability and health journalAdults with intellectual disabilities described losing their daily structure when community centers closed, leading to irregular sleep, poor eating, and isolation. They struggled to connect with friends remotely but found comfort in new solitary hobbies like feeding stray cats or learning piano.
• Case-Control2021Risk of COVID-19 and major adverse clinical outcomes among people with disabilities in South Korea.Disability and health journalPeople with officially registered disabilities were more likely to test positive for SARS-CoV-2 and to have severe outcomes like ICU admission, ventilation, or death. This risk was significantly higher for those with severe disability, but not for those with mild disability.
• PTCohort2021Does gender affect the outcomes of patients in program of managed care for acute myocardial infarction.Journal of rehabilitation medicineAfter one year in a cardiac rehabilitation programme, women and men had similar rates of death, recurrent heart attack or heart-failure hospitalization: 11.38% vs 11.33%. Being female was not a significant risk factor.
• PTOther2021Exploring the Association Between Measures of Obesity and Measures of Trip-induced Fall Risk Among Older Adults.Archives of physical medicine and rehabilitationWaist-to-hip ratio and fat mass index, not BMI, associated with higher trip risk and poorer recovery in older adults. Those with high waist-to-hip ratio showed variable toe clearance. Those with high fat mass index had less favorable trunk velocity during recovery.
• PTCohort2021Physical inactivity after stroke: Incidence and early predictors based on 190 individuals in a 1-year follow-up of the Fall Study of Gothenburg.Journal of rehabilitation medicineOne year after stroke, 37% of respondents reported being physically inactive. Earlier inactivity, minor stroke symptoms and fear of falling in acute stroke were associated with later inactivity.
• Other2021Responding to an Emerging Need: Implementing Telehealth in Acute Hospital Rehabilitation.Archives of physical medicine and rehabilitation
• OTCohort2021The COVID-19 pandemic and quality of life outcomes of people with intellectual and developmental disabilities.Disability and health journalPeople with intellectual and developmental disabilities were less likely to feel secure, interact with their community, or have intimate relationships in 2020 compared to 2019. However, they were more likely to choose their personal goals.
• PTOTPilot2021Objectively-assessed physical activity and self-reported activity pacing in adults with multiple sclerosis: A pilot study.Clinical rehabilitationPeople with multiple sclerosis who reported using more activity pacing had lower overall physical activity levels and less daily fluctuation in their activity. This contradicts the hypothesis that pacing increases activity, suggesting it may currently function as a way to limit movement due to fatigue.
• PTCohort2021Daily Walking and the Risk of Knee Replacement Over 5 Years Among Adults With Advanced Knee Osteoarthritis in the United States.Archives of physical medicine and rehabilitationWalking more steps did not lower the risk of knee replacement over five years. However, swapping ten minutes of slow walking for brisk walking was linked to a 35% lower risk. The study confirms walking is safe for advanced arthritis but cannot prove it prevents surgery.
• PTOTSLPCohort2021Perceived Injustice After Mild Traumatic Brain Injury.The Journal of head trauma rehabilitationPerceived injustice levels were low and similar in mild brain injury and ankle fracture groups. However, feeling that the injury was unfair or permanent correlated strongly with more postconcussion, depressive, and stress symptoms in the brain injury group.
• PTOTSLPOther2021Virtual health care for adult patients with intellectual and developmental disabilities: A scoping review.Disability and health journalVirtual care can work for adults with intellectual disabilities, but success depends on having a support person present, good internet, and a quiet space. Phone visits were often preferred over video by patients, while many found virtual care rushed or impersonal during the pandemic.
• PTSLPCohort2021Calcium, fiber, iron, and sodium intake in adolescents with intellectual and developmental disabilities and overweight and obesity.Disability and health journalAdolescents with intellectual disabilities and overweight consumed far too little fiber and too much sodium. Iron intake was adequate, but calcium was low for younger teens. Dietary interventions should prioritize fiber-rich foods and sodium reduction.
• PTOTSLPCohort2021Practical guidance on use of TEARS-Q to diagnose post-stroke emotionalism.Clinical rehabilitationA self-report questionnaire for post-stroke emotionalism uses three score ranges to guide care. Scores of 0-1 rule out the condition, 6-16 confirm it, and 2-5 require a full interview. This triage reduced the need for detailed assessment to just 9% of the sample.
• PTOTCohort2022Lateral Corticospinal Tract and Dorsal Column Damage: Predictive Relationships With Motor and Sensory Scores at Discharge From Acute Rehabilitation After Spinal Cord Injury.Archives of physical medicine and rehabilitationMRI measures of spared spinal cord tissue at about one month post-injury predicted motor and sensory function at discharge from rehab. More spared lateral corticospinal tract tissue correlated with better leg strength, and more spared dorsal column tissue correlated with better light touch sensation.
• PTRCT2022First Contact Practitioners' (FCPs) and General Practitioners' Perceptions Towards FCPs Delivering Vocational Advice to Patients with Musculoskeletal Conditions: A Qualitative Investigation of the Implementation Potential of the I-SWAP Initiative.Journal of occupational rehabilitationFirst Contact Practitioners already discussed work with musculoskeletal patients, but most felt one-off consultations were too short to address complex barriers. GPs saw them as well placed, yet employers did not have to follow the health and work report.
• PTOTSLPCohort2022COVID-19 positivity rates, hospitalizations and mortality of adults with and without intellectual and developmental disabilities in Ontario, Canada.Disability and health journalAdults with intellectual and developmental disabilities in Ontario were more likely to test positive for COVID-19 than other adults. Once infected, they were 2.21 times more likely to be hospitalized and 2.23 times more likely to die within 30 days. Risks were highest in younger adults.
• Other2022Development of the WHO STARS: A Tool for the Systematic Assessment of Rehabilitation Situation.Archives of physical medicine and rehabilitationThe WHO developed STARS, a tool for governments to systematically assess rehabilitation capacity and performance. It uses a 4-level maturity model to help identify strengths and priorities for action. Field test results are not yet available.
• PTOTPilot2022Acute Physiological Effects of Continuous Versus Intermittent Walking During Golf in Individuals With Knee Osteoarthritis: A Pilot Study.American journal of physical medicine & rehabilitationWalking a golf course increased knee pain and cartilage stress markers in people with knee osteoarthritis, while using a motorized cart limited these effects. However, walking provided significantly higher cardiovascular exercise intensity. Both methods met daily aerobic guidelines, so cart use is a viable option for those whose pain worsens with walking.
• OTCohort2022Examining the Item-Level Factor Structure of the Behavior Rating Inventory of Executive Function-Adult Version Within a Traumatic Brain Injury Sample.Archives of physical medicine and rehabilitationThe Behavior Rating Inventory of Executive Function-Adult Version does not support its nine specific subscale scores in people with TBI. Only the two broad index scores and two newly identified traits (Behavioral Control and Emotional Control) accurately reflect the test items.
• OTSurvey2022COVID-19 vaccine perceptions in New York State's intellectual and developmental disabilities community.Disability and health journal62% of respondents in New York's intellectual and developmental disabilities community said they would get a COVID vaccine, and 45% needed help with appointments or understanding the process. Health professionals were most trusted, while side effects and government mistrust were common hesitancy reasons.
• PTOther2022Reduced Requests for Medical Rehabilitation Because of the SARS-CoV-2 Pandemic: A Difference-in-Differences Analysis.Archives of physical medicine and rehabilitationGermany's medical rehabilitation requests fell 14.5% from April to December 2020 compared with the same months in 2019, with a 41.1% drop in April. Non-postacute requests fell more than postacute requests.
• Survey2022Personality Predictors of Time to Return to Play After Sports-Related Concussion: Analysis of Survey Data From an Undergraduate Sample.American journal of physical medicine & rehabilitationHigher experience seeking was the only personality trait still associated with faster self-reported return to play after sports-related concussion in the final analysis. Conscientiousness was linked to slower return in separate tests, but this cannot prove cause.
• Other2022Health and healthcare for people with disabilities in the UK during the COVID-19 pandemic.Disability and health journalPeople with disabilities reported similar rates of coronavirus symptoms but were three times more likely to be hospitalized if symptomatic. They also experienced significantly higher psychological distress and loneliness, and faced greater barriers accessing over-the-counter medications compared to those without disabilities.
• PTOTSLPOther2021A Retrospective Quality Improvement Study to Describe Operational Management Strategies in an Inpatient Rehabilitation Facility During the COVID-19 Pandemic.Archives of physical medicine and rehabilitationInpatients continued to make functional gains despite pandemic restrictions, but length of stay increased. Bedside therapy and reduced hours did not prevent improvements in self-care and mobility scores compared to the prior year.
• PTOTOther2021Self-Directed Exergaming for Stroke Upper Limb Impairment Increases Exercise Dose Compared to Standard Care.Neurorehabilitation and neural repairStroke patients using a self-directed exergaming device doubled their daily upper limb exercise time and increased repetitions eightfold compared to standard therapy. The device was safe and acceptable, but this small study proves feasibility, not functional recovery.
• PTOTCohort2021Measuring Discharge Outcomes, Length of Stay, and Functional ADL Score During COVID-19 in Inpatient Rehabilitation Hospitals.Archives of physical medicine and rehabilitationDischarge destination did not change between pre-pandemic and early-pandemic periods for 1074 patients, but early-pandemic patients had lower discharge function scores (41.0 vs 44.0, higher means more independent) and longer stays (18.8 vs 16.7 days), and COVID-positive status itself was not linked to outcomes.
• PTOTPilot2021Inertial Measurement Unit-Derived Ergonomic Metrics for Assessing Arm Use in Manual Wheelchair Users With Spinal Cord Injury: A Preliminary Report.Topics in spinal cord injury rehabilitationManual wheelchair users with shoulder tendon damage showed more frequent and longer overhead arm use compared to those whose shoulders remained stable. However, wheelchair users overall spent more time resting than able-bodied people, contradicting the expectation that they lacked recovery time.
• SLPCohort2021Prescribing Patterns of Amantadine During Pediatric Inpatient Rehabilitation After Traumatic Brain Injury: A Multicentered Retrospective Review From the Pediatric Brain Injury Consortium.The Journal of head trauma rehabilitationAmantadine was prescribed to 21% of children after traumatic brain injury, mostly those with disorders of consciousness. Dosing varied widely, from 0.7 to 13.5 mg/kg/day, with no standard protocol. Adverse effects occurred in 16% of treated patients, but no serious events were reported.
• PTOTOther2021Development and Validation of Crosswalks Between FIM® and SCIM III for Voluntary Musculoskeletal Movement Functions.Neurorehabilitation and neural repairThe conversion methods met the main validation standard for FIM and SCIM III voluntary movement scores in spinal cord injury. The Rasch and equipercentile methods performed better on additional checks than the expert panel method.
• PTOTOther2021Physical activity and self-reported sleep quality in adults with multiple sclerosis.Disability and health journalMore moderate-to-vigorous physical activity was weakly linked to better self-reported sleep quality in adults with multiple sclerosis. Sedentary behavior and light activity showed no association. The overall model explained very little of the variance in sleep scores.
• PTOTCohort2021Self-Reported and Objective Sleep Measures in Stroke Survivors With Incomplete Motor Recovery at the Chronic Stage.Neurorehabilitation and neural repairChronic stroke survivors report worse sleep and spend more time awake overnight than healthy controls. However, sleep quality does not correlate with upper limb motor impairment or time since stroke. Depressive symptoms are a stronger predictor of perceived sleep problems than physical disability.
• PTOTCohort2021Association of Lifetime TBI and Military Employment with Late Life ADL Functioning: A Population-Based Prospective Cohort Study.Archives of physical medicine and rehabilitationOlder adults with a past head injury involving loss of consciousness reported more difficulties with daily activities at study entry than those without such injury. However, the rate at which these difficulties increased over time was not significantly different between the groups.
• PTCohort2021The role of specific sources of social support on postinjury psychological symptoms.Rehabilitation psychologyAmong adults after motor vehicle or motorcycle crashes, lower total support in the emergency department was linked to more post-traumatic stress and depression symptoms at 90 days. Support from friends and a special person showed similar links. Family support did not.
• OTCohort2021Age- and sex-specific predictors of inpatient rehabilitation facility discharge destination for adult patients with traumatic brain injury.Brain injuryOlder adults with TBI were discharged home less often than younger adults: 80% versus 89%. No consistent patient or facility factors explained much of this pattern.
• PTOTCohort2021Surveillance for Pressure Injuries on Admission to Inpatient Rehabilitation Hospitals During the COVID-19 Pandemic.Archives of physical medicine and rehabilitationPatients arriving at rehab in early 2020 had more pressure injuries (35.6% vs 20.7%) and more severe wounds than those arriving just before the pandemic. The risk tracked with how long they stayed in acute care and how complex their case was, not with a positive coronavirus test.
• PTOTSLPOther2021Challenges of Estimating Accurate Prevalence of Arm Weakness Early After Stroke.Neurorehabilitation and neural repairEstimates of arm weakness after stroke vary widely depending on how and when you measure it. A SAFE score at two days found 40% weakness, while an NIHSS score at admission found 59%. The 70% figure often cited is outdated and method-dependent.
• PTOTSLPCohort2021Recovery of Visuospatial Neglect Subtypes and Relationship to Functional Outcome Six Months After Stroke.Neurorehabilitation and neural repairAllocentric neglect predicts poor long-term function, but unlike egocentric neglect, its severity does not predict recovery. Patients with allocentric deficits may not improve proportionally to their initial loss. Standardised screening for allocentric errors is needed to identify those most at risk for chronic impairment.
• PTOTSLPSurvey2021Food sufficiency and the utilization of free food resources for working-age Americans with disabilities during the COVID-19 pandemic.Disability and health journalWorking-age people with disabilities were less likely to have enough food and more likely to use free food resources than those without disabilities. However, the pandemic did not cause a disproportionately larger drop in food sufficiency for this group compared to others.
• Other2022Physical activity and sedentary behavior in people with spinal cord injury: Mitigation strategies during COVID-19 on behalf of ACSM-EIM and HL-PIVOT.Disability and health journalExpert recommendations for promoting movement and reducing sitting time in people with spinal cord injury during the pandemic. These strategies cover individual, social, physical, and policy levels but are not tested interventions.
• PTOTSLPSurvey2022Examining the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic on community engagement for people with mobility disabilities.Disability and health journalMost people with mobility disabilities reported their access to family and friends worsened during the pandemic. They also faced barriers to food, transportation, and employment, relying on technology to stay connected despite frequent issues with internet reliability and cost.
• PTCohort2022Effect of Severe Distal Tibia, Ankle, and Mid- to Hindfoot Trauma on Meeting Physical Activity Guidelines 18 Months After Injury.Archives of physical medicine and rehabilitationEighteen months after severe ankle and foot trauma with limb reconstruction, patients did less moderate and vigorous activity than before injury. Women, non-White or Hispanic patients, and those with mild to severe depressive symptoms were less likely to meet activity guidelines.