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 441 OF 704 · NEWEST FIRST

• SLPCohort2022The Impacts of Noise Exposure on the Middle Ear Muscle Reflex in a Veteran Population.American journal of audiologyVeterans with high noise exposure showed weaker middle ear reflexes than controls, but the difference did not reach statistical significance. The reflex measure was not correlated with other brainstem responses, suggesting it may track different nerve fibers.
• PTOTOther2022Concurrent validity and precision of the thumb disability examination (TDX) in first carpometacarpal osteoarthritis.Journal of hand therapy : official journal of the American Society of Hand TherapistsIn 16 adults with thumb CMC osteoarthritis, the TDX agreed with the bMHQ. Total score changes above about 17 points on a 0 to 100 scale may reflect real change, but the pain subscale was less precise.
• PTOTSLPCohort2022A novel magnetic resonance imaging-based scoring system to predict outcome in neonates born preterm with intraventricular haemorrhage.Developmental medicine and child neurologyA new MRI scoring system predicted cognitive and motor outcomes better than standard ultrasound grading in preterm infants with brain bleeds. Higher MRI scores and lower gestational age independently signaled worse development, offering clinicians a more precise tool for prognosis.
• SLPProtocol2022Neonatal Hearing Screening: protocols, obstacles and perspectives of speech therapists in Brazil - 10 years of Brazilian Federal Law 12,303/2010.CoDASBrazilian speech therapists report inconsistent newborn hearing screening protocols and poor data tracking. While 87.9% record total screenings, only 21.2% monitor false-positive rates. Most lack standardized procedures, risking gaps in follow-up for infants who fail the initial test.
• SLPPilot2022Repetition of anchor stimuli and nature of vocal samples in the perceptual auditory judgment performed by speech-language pathology students.CoDASRepeating voice anchors did not improve students' accuracy in identifying vocal deviations. It did increase reliability, though values remained low. Accuracy dropped significantly when voices had multiple deviations, with strain being the hardest to judge.
• SLPQualitative2022Regulating emotional responses to aphasia to re-engage in life: a qualitative interview study.International journal of language & communication disordersSome people with aphasia still had anxiety and low mood years after stroke. Others described positivity, gratitude, stoicism or concern for children as ways they regulated emotions, and some linked this with finding new ways to take part in life.
• SLPCohort2022What are we optimizing for in autism screening? Examination of algorithmic changes in the M-CHAT.Autism research : official journal of the International Society for Autism ResearchThe M-CHAT-R style scoring produced fewer false positives but missed more children who later received an ASD diagnosis. A negative screen still does not rule out ASD.
• PTNarrative Review2022A framework for rehabilitation for older adults living with dementia.Archives of physiotherapyNo finding to report.
• SLPOther2022Menstruation and menopause in autistic adults: Periods of importance?Autism : the international journal of research and practiceAutistic women reported more menopausal complaints than non-autistic women, particularly psychological and somatic symptoms. However, the study did not find that autistic women experienced premenstrual dysphoric disorder (PMDD) more often. The link between menopausal symptoms and depression in autistic women was driven by one outlier.
• PTOTSLPSurvey2022Risk and protective factors of quality of life for children with autism spectrum disorder and their families during the COVID-19 lockdown. An Italian study.Research in developmental disabilitiesChildren with ASD who played at a table with parents or did physical activity had better quality of life. Worsening overall autism symptoms lowered quality of life for both children and parents. Telehealth showed a non-significant trend toward protecting children's quality of life.
• OTOther2021Assessment of Participation within the International Classification of Functioning, Disability, and Health (ICF): The Turkish Validity and Reliability of the Participation Scale.Occupational therapy internationalThe Turkish version of the Participation Scale is a reliable tool for identifying participation constraints in low-income university students. It consistently measures two aspects of life: work-related participation and general participation. This allows therapists to pinpoint specific barriers to social and academic integration in this group.
• PTOTSLPSurvey2021Free-Living User Perspectives on Musculoskeletal Pain and Patient-Reported Mobility With Passive and Powered Prosthetic Ankle-Foot Components: A Pragmatic, Exploratory Cross-Sectional Study.Frontiers in rehabilitation sciencesCurrent users of powered prosthetic feet reported less knee pain and better mobility than when they used passive feet. However, most people who tried the powered device gave it up because it did not help them, so it is not a universal fix.
• OTQualitative2021Ethical Tensions in Occupational Therapy Practice: Conflicts and Competing Allegiances.Canadian journal of occupational therapy. Revue canadienne d'ergotherapieSeven occupational therapists described ethical tensions arising from competing allegiances to clients, employers, colleagues, and regulatory colleges. Common conflicts included balancing client autonomy with safety risks, navigating gift-giving guidelines, and managing value clashes with colleagues or employers.
• PTOTSLPOther2021Ultrasound Imaging of Head/Neck Muscles and Their Fasciae: An Observational Study.Frontiers in rehabilitation sciencesUltrasound reliably measured head and neck muscle thickness, but fasciae thickness did not change with contraction. While group averages showed symmetry, individual data revealed significant imbalance in how muscles activated, suggesting compensation strategies that standard tests might miss.
• OTQualitative2021Providing Verbal Assistance When Assessing Individuals Living with a Traumatic Brain Injury.Canadian journal of occupational therapy. Revue canadienne d'ergotherapieExpert OTs described verbal assistance during dynamic TBI assessments as flexible, not a fixed sequence. They first encourage doing more alone, then adjust cues based on safety, progress, requests, and context.
• PTOTSLPProtocol2021A Co-creation Centre for Accessible Rehabilitation Technology.Frontiers in rehabilitation sciencesThis paper describes the setup of a new technology-driven rehabilitation centre for stroke survivors and outlines the plan for a small pilot study. It reports no results, so there is currently no evidence here to change clinical practice.
• Protocol2021Does Integrating Cognitive and Psychological Interventions Enhance Wellbeing After Acquired Brain Injury? Study Protocol for a Phase II Randomized Controlled Trial of the VaLiANT (Valued Living After Neurological Trauma) Group Program.Frontiers in rehabilitation sciencesThis paper describes the plan for a trial of a group therapy program for people with acquired brain injury. It reports no results from the trial itself. The only data are from an earlier small study, so this paper cannot tell you whether the treatment works.
• OTQualitative2021Changing Perspectives of Local Therapists Eight Years after the Implementation of an Occupational Therapy Service in a Unique Himalayan Cross-Cultural Setting.Occupational therapy internationalLocal therapists in rural China initially treated all patients identically, dismissing cultural differences. Eight years later, they actively adapted care for language, religion, and education, recognizing that ignoring these factors hinders engagement and recovery.
• PTOTOther2021Are in Person and Telephone Interviews Equivalent Modes of Administrating the CAT, the FACIT-FS and the SGRQ in People With COPD?Frontiers in rehabilitation sciencesFor people with COPD, telephone administration of the CAT, FACIT-FS and SGRQ matched in-person scores. Clinicians can use these questionnaires remotely to monitor symptoms and quality of life without losing accuracy, though patient preference for face-to-face contact should still be respected.
• PTOTCohort2021Differences in Gait Stability and Acceleration Characteristics Between Healthy Young and Older Females.Frontiers in rehabilitation sciencesOlder women with normal walking speed showed reduced impact absorption in the trunk and lower local dynamic stability compared to young women. These sensor-based differences appeared despite similar spatiotemporal gait metrics, suggesting potential early instability markers not visible in standard clinical observation.
• PTOtherEssential Components of Physical Therapist Management of Patients With Osteoporosis: A Delphi Study.Journal of geriatric physical therapy (2001)Expert physical therapists agreed on 17 essential components for osteoporosis care, focusing on exercise history, fall risk, and education. They did not reach consensus on screening tools or specific manual therapies, prioritizing fracture prevention and safe movement instead.
• OTCohort2022The role of parental advocacy in addressing service disparities for transition-aged youth on the autism spectrum.Autism : the international journal of research and practiceYouth with autism whose parents reported more advocacy activities received more services, even after accounting for income, race, and the youth's abilities. This links parental effort to service access but does not prove that teaching advocacy causes families to get more support.
• PTOTSLPOther2022Odour detection in children and young people with profound intellectual and multiple disabilities.Journal of applied research in intellectual disabilities : JARIDChildren and young people with profound intellectual and multiple disabilities behaved differently to odours than to the odourless solvent: they aligned their head to the stick, sniffed, moved toward it, and rejected it more often.
• SLPOther2022Developmental trajectories of spatial-sequential and spatial-simultaneous working memory in Down syndrome.Journal of intellectual disability research : JIDRPeople with Down syndrome remembered spatial locations better when shown one after another than when shown all at once. Their spatial working memory rose during childhood, then flattened, but this was not a treatment study.
• PTCohort2022Quadriceps Strength following Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction: Normative Values based on Sex, Graft Type and Meniscal Status at 3, 6 & 9 Months.International journal of sports physical therapyHamstring grafts showed higher quadriceps symmetry than patellar or quadriceps tendon grafts at 3, 6, and 9 months. Men had greater relative strength than women, but symmetry was similar. Meniscal repair did not affect strength outcomes.
• PTPilot2022PedBotHome: A Video Game-Based Robotic Ankle Device Created for Home Exercise in Children With Neurological Impairments.Pediatric physical therapy : the official publication of the Section on Pediatrics of the American Physical Therapy AssociationHalf the children met the goal of using this home ankle robot for 20 of 28 days. Technical faults stopped the others. Some children showed improved strength and reduced spasticity, but hardware broke often. This device is feasible for home use, but not yet proven effective.
• SLPCohort2022Evidence of increasing recorded diagnosis of autism spectrum disorders in Wales, UK: An e-cohort study.Autism : the international journal of research and practiceRecorded autism diagnoses in Wales rose from 2001 to 2016. More diagnoses were recorded in women and adults over 35. These are healthcare record counts, not evidence that autism itself became more common.
• OTQualitative2022"It was surprisingly equivalent to the appointment I had in person": Advantages and disadvantages of synchronous telehealth for delivering primary care for autistic adults.Autism : the international journal of research and practiceAutistic adults and caregivers described virtual primary care visits as more comfortable and safer than in-person appointments, with communication rated as similar or better. They cited reduced anxiety from avoiding waiting rooms and travel. However, they noted technology issues, privacy concerns, and the inability to perform physical exams.
• SLPSystematic Review2022Frequency-Following Response (FFR) in cochlear implant users: a systematic review of acquisition parameters, analysis, and outcomes.CoDASNo standardised way to record the brainstem response to speech in cochlear implant users exists. Parameters varied widely, and the implant's own electrical noise was rarely removed, so the reported differences from normal hearing cannot be trusted as clinical findings.
• PTCohort2022Machine Learning Does Not Improve Humeral Torsion Prediction Compared to Regression in Baseball Pitchers.International journal of sports physical therapyAdvanced computer algorithms failed to predict shoulder bone twist in baseball pitchers more accurately than a basic clinical formula. For patient care, stick to the standard equation. It is simpler, easier to explain, and just as reliable for checking injury risk.
• SLPOther2022Swallowing assessment in patients with dysphagia: Validity and reliability of a pocket-sized ultrasound system.International journal of language & communication disordersPocket-sized ultrasound did not agree well with videofluoroscopy for hyoid movement and thyrohyoid approximation in dysphagia patients. Bedside iPad scanning was inconsistent between clinicians, and offline measurement from saved images was good except tongue thickness, so it should not yet guide bedside decisions.
• SLPSurvey2022Family Systems and Emotional Functioning in Deaf or Hard-of-Hearing Preschool Children.Journal of deaf studies and deaf educationPreschool deaf or hard-of-hearing children in spoken-language early intervention were rated lower on positive emotion expression than hearing peers, and their families reported lower cohesion. Negative expression and emotion recognition did not differ.
• SLPRCT2022Supplementation with açaí (Euterpe Oleracea Martius) for the treatment of chronic tinnitus: effects on perception, anxiety levels and oxidative metabolism biomarkers.CoDASChronic tinnitus discomfort dropped significantly in the açaí group but not the placebo group. Anxiety improved only in placebo. No changes in oxidative stress markers. The small sample size limits confidence in these results.
• PTProtocol2022Study Protocol: Multimodal Longitudinal Assessment of Infant Brain Organization and Recovery in Perinatal Brain Injury.Pediatric physical therapy : the official publication of the Section on Pediatrics of the American Physical Therapy AssociationNo results are reported. This paper outlines the methods for a future study assessing brain connectivity and motor outcomes in infants with perinatal brain injury using MRI, TMS, and standardized developmental tests. It describes what the researchers plan to do, not what they found.
• Case Report2022Case report: The feasibility of rTMS with intrathecal baclofen pump for the treatment of unresolved neuropathic pain following spinal cord injury.Frontiers in rehabilitation sciencesA man with spinal cord injury neuropathic pain reported lower pain scores during repeated magnetic brain stimulation, especially electrical attacks. Pain returned during follow-up, and weekly top-up sessions did not restore relief.
• OTSurvey2021Relationship between Work-Related Quality of Life and Job Satisfaction in Iranian Occupational Therapists.Occupational therapy internationalIranian occupational therapists reported moderate job satisfaction and work-related quality of life. Better working conditions predicted higher satisfaction. Less experienced therapists reported the lowest levels, while female therapists and those with 5–12 years of experience reported higher satisfaction.
• PTOTSystematic Review2021Vision Evaluation Tools for Adults With Acquired Brain Injury: A Scoping Review.Canadian journal of occupational therapy. Revue canadienne d'ergotherapieNo single tool captures all visual deficits after acquired brain injury. Occupational therapists mostly use tests for higher-level vision, risking missed basic problems like eye movement. Use multiple tools together and screen foundation skills first to avoid misidentifying deficits.
• OTCohort2021Investigating the Effectiveness of Using a Situated Simulation-Based Program to Improve Occupational Therapy Students' Interactions and Observation Skills with Children.Occupational therapy internationalFourth-year OT students who completed a simulation program with standardized child patients scored significantly higher on post-course quizzes than those who did not. However, pass rates on the practical exam were low, suggesting video training alone was insufficient for developing communication and interaction skills.
• OTQualitative2021Digital Storytelling as a Reflective Tool in Occupational Therapy Curriculum.Occupational therapy internationalOT students found digital storytelling helpful for reflection if they were visual learners, but burdensome if they preferred writing. Grading the stories felt unfair due to vague criteria. Unequal access to technology and software made the assignment stressful for many.
• PTPilot2021Effect of Lower Limb Muscle Fatigue on Fall Risk for Transfemoral Amputee: A Pilot Study.Occupational therapy internationalFatigue from sit-to-stand exercises significantly increased fall risk scores in transfemoral amputees. Controls showed no significant change. The study was too small to confirm this difference is real or to prove fatigue causes more falls in amputees than in able-bodied people.
• SLPQualitative2021Autistic Adults' Experiences of Camouflaging and Its Perceived Impact on Mental Health.Autism in adulthoodAutistic adults described camouflaging as exhausting and damaging to mental health, yet necessary to access work and relationships. They camouflaged less when understood or accepted, suggesting clinical environments should reduce pressure to mask rather than assume masking equals coping.
• PTOTSystematic Review2021Systematic Review of Biopsychosocial Prognostic Factors for Return to Work After Acute Orthopedic Trauma: A 2020 Update.Frontiers in rehabilitation sciencesInjury severity was the clearest early factor and a late barrier to return to work after acute orthopedic trauma. In the late phase, older age, high pain, low self-efficacy, lower education, blue-collar work, and compensation status were linked to delayed return.
• OTSLPNarrative Review2021Child Maltreatment and the Child Welfare System as Environmental Factors in the International Classification of Functioning.Frontiers in rehabilitation sciencesChild welfare involvement and maltreatment history are environmental factors that disrupt adolescent functioning. Clinicians should assess for dating violence, substance use, and sleep problems in these youth, recognizing that trauma symptoms often mediate these risks.
• OTOther2021Critiquing the Canadian Model of Client-Centered Enablement (CMCE) for Indigenous Contexts.Canadian journal of occupational therapy. Revue canadienne d'ergotherapieThis paper critiques the CMCE for Indigenous contexts but reports no methods or outcomes. It offers arguments, not evidence, so there is nothing here to change clinical practice.
• PTOTSLPNarrative Review2021Nutritional Status and Body Composition in Patients Suffering From Chronic Respiratory Diseases and Its Correlation With Pulmonary Rehabilitation.Frontiers in rehabilitation sciencesFor patients with COPD starting pulmonary rehab, normal BMI often hides low muscle mass. Assess body composition and hand-grip strength directly. Combine exercise with nutritional support for weight loss, but skip creatine and other supplements, which lack evidence.
• PTOtherAcademy of Geriatric Physical Therapy Research Agenda: Rationale for the Development and the Intent for Use.Journal of geriatric physical therapy (2001)This is a strategic document outlining priorities for geriatric physical therapy research. It contains no clinical data, patient outcomes, or tested interventions, so it does not provide evidence to change how you treat patients.
• PTOther2022Band Pull-Apart Exercise: Effects of Movement Direction and Hand Position on Shoulder Muscle Activity.International journal of sports physical therapyChanging hand position and arm direction alters which shoulder muscles work during band pull-aparts. Palm-up grip increased infraspinatus activity, while diagonal-up arm movement increased trapezius activity. These findings come from ten healthy men, not patients.
• SLPCase Report2022Effects of Transcranial Direct Current Stimulation in writing: a case report of deep agraphia.CoDASOne man with deep agraphia improved writing after five sessions of dictation paired with brain stimulation. Gains in sound-based spelling held at five months, but word-shape spelling reverted. This shows what happened to one person, not that the treatment works.
• OTQualitative2022Work transitions after serious hand injury: Current occupational therapy practice in a middle-income country.Australian occupational therapy journalSouth African OTs prioritized matching job demands to function over pure restoration. They engaged employers early to secure graded return-to-work and accommodations, treating the employer as a partner to protect clients' income in a high-unemployment context.
• OTCohort2022Quality of Life Outcomes in a Community Cohort of Adults With an Intellectual Disability Using the Personal Outcome Scale.Frontiers in rehabilitation sciencesThe Personal Outcome Scale can be used as a total score and three broad scores, independence, social participation and well-being, in this sample, not as separate well-being domains. Adults attending local day services had the lowest quality-of-life scores.