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 443 OF 704 · NEWEST FIRST

• PTOTSLPCohort2022The importance of home: Satisfaction with accommodation, neighborhood, and life in adults with autism.Autism research : official journal of the International Society for Autism ResearchMost autistic adults in this study lived independently, and they rated their homes and neighborhoods as satisfying as matched non-autistic adults. Sensory sensitivity did not predict accommodation satisfaction. However, independently living autistic adults reported significantly lower overall life satisfaction than the community group.
• Other2022Levelling the Playing Field: The Role of Workshops to Explore How People With Parkinson's Use Music for Mood and Movement Management as Part of a Patient and Public Involvement Strategy.Frontiers in rehabilitation sciencesPeople with Parkinson's prioritized music for mood regulation, social connection, and overcoming freezing. They requested interventions that respect their energy levels, offer variety, and reduce the burden of clinical measurement.
• SLPOther2022Acoustic characteristics of fricatives, amplitude of formants and clarity of speech produced without and with a medical mask.International journal of language & communication disordersSpeech produced with surgical or KN95 masks had significantly lower amplitude for fricatives like /s/ and /ʃ/ and was rated as less clear by experts. Vowel formant amplitudes did not change. Clinicians should expect reduced fricative energy when wearing masks.
• Narrative Review2022Social and environmental determinants of health among children with long-term movement impairment.Frontiers in rehabilitation sciencesNo new finding to act on. This narrative review discusses social and environmental factors for children with long-term movement impairment and possible measures, but reports no original methods or results.
• SLPSurvey2022Ototoxicity monitoring in South African cancer facilities: A national survey.The South African journal of communication disorders = Die Suid-Afrikaanse tydskrif vir KommunikasieafwykingsSouth African cancer facilities rarely provided systematic ototoxicity monitoring for platinum chemotherapy. Patients were evaluated only after complaints or self-referral. Protocol knowledge was poor, and baseline and vestibular checks were uncommon.
• SLPOther2022Shorter average look durations to dynamic social stimuli are associated with higher levels of autism symptoms in young autistic children.Autism : the international journal of research and practiceYoung autistic children who sustained attention for shorter periods on a social video showed more severe autism symptoms, poorer communication skills, and more social withdrawal. Traditional measures of where they looked did not correlate with these symptoms.
• SLPQualitative2022Analysis of barriers and facilitators to early hearing detection and intervention in KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa.The South African journal of communication disorders = Die Suid-Afrikaanse tydskrif vir KommunikasieafwykingsAudiologists and speech therapists in KwaZulu-Natal said South Africa's early hearing guidelines are useful but fit private care better than public care. They named underfunding, staff shortages, weak follow-up, and family barriers as the main obstacles.
• SLPQualitative2022Infusing disability equity within rehabilitation education and practice: A qualitative study of lived experiences of ableism, allyship, and healthcare partnership.Frontiers in rehabilitation sciencesDisabled students, staff, and faculty described ableism as common in healthcare: symptoms dismissed, lived expertise ignored, and communication voices ignored. Allyship was rarer and meant active listening, direct communication, accessible spaces, and working with patients as partners.
• SLPNarrative Review2022Listening to Music Through Hearing Aids: Potential Lessons for Cochlear Implants.Trends in hearingA dedicated cochlear implant music program should turn off adaptive noise reduction and directional processing. Slow compression and a wider input range are plausible design changes, but the paper gives no tested outcomes.
• PTRCT2022Cognitive therapeutic exercise in early proprioception recovery after knee osteoarthritis surgery.Frontiers in rehabilitation sciencesAdding 10 minutes of cognitive joint-position training to standard post-knee surgery rehab improved accuracy at 30 and 60 degrees of knee bend after 4 weeks. It made no difference at 90 degrees. Both groups improved their proprioception, so the benefit was specific to certain angles.
• PTOTSLPOther2022Development and validation of a shortened and practical frailty index for people with intellectual disabilities.Journal of intellectual disability research : JIDRA 17-item frailty index for adults with intellectual disabilities closely matched the original 51-item tool and predicted survival. It is practical for clinical screening, though it is less precise than the full version.
• PTOTSLPOther2022Lower Extremity and Trunk Electromyographic Muscle Activity During Performance of the Y-Balance Test on Stable and Unstable Surfaces.International journal of sports physical therapyStanding on an unstable surface during the Y-Balance Test increased muscle activity in most trunk and leg muscles, but shortened reach distance. This suggests the unstable version is a more demanding exercise, not a better measure of balance.
• OTQualitative2022An exploration of the role of occupational therapists in addressing sexuality with service users post stroke.The British journal of occupational therapyThree occupational therapists in Wales said they rarely discuss sexuality with stroke survivors due to embarrassment, lack of training, and ageist assumptions. They viewed it as a shared multidisciplinary responsibility rather than their sole role, despite recognising it as a meaningful occupation.
• SLPQualitative2022Audiologists' phenomenographic experiences of professional development during community service in KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa.The South African journal of communication disorders = Die Suid-Afrikaanse tydskrif vir KommunikasieafwykingsCommunity service placements for new audiologists varied widely. Some gained confidence and skills through high caseloads, while others faced isolation, broken equipment, and no supervision. This inconsistency means one-year service does not guarantee all graduates reach the same level of independent practice readiness.
• PTOTSLPCohort2022Injury and Illness in Elite Athletics: A Prospective Cohort Study Over Three Seasons.International journal of sports physical therapyOveruse injuries caused half of all time loss in elite track and field athletes, with hamstring strains being the most frequent diagnosis. Illness accounted for 12% of time loss, and respiratory issues were the most common medical presentation.
• OTQualitative2022Systemic Racism in Canadian Occupational Therapy: A Qualitative Study with Therapists.Canadian journal of occupational therapy. Revue canadienne d'ergotherapieTen racialized occupational therapists in Canada described racism from clients, colleagues, and managers. They faced social exclusion, client refusals, accent comments, extra hidden work, and few racialized leaders. They also described emotional harm and daily coping.
• PTOTSLPOther2022Adaptation and validation of two autism-related measures of skills and quality of life in Ethiopia.Autism : the international journal of research and practiceThe Amharic versions of the ATEC and PedsQL Family Impact Module reliably distinguish children with neurodevelopmental disorders from those with physical health conditions. They are suitable for monitoring change in low-resource settings, though they do not yet track clinical severity.
• OTOther2021Examining the validity and reliability of the revised developmental work personality scale (RDWPS)-traditional Chinese version.Hong Kong journal of occupational therapy : HKJOTA translated work-personality scale was validated in 113 Taiwanese students. It was reduced from 14 to 11 items to fit the local culture. The final version showed adequate reliability and consistency for assessing work personality in this population.
• PTOTOther2021Differences of expected intervention effects between participant-led and facilitator-led preventive care services in Japan.Hong Kong journal of occupational therapy : HKJOTNeither style was best. Facilitator-led classes improved sit-to-stand speed. Participant-led classes improved self-rated health and occupational deprivation, but facilitator-led classes had better Timed Up and Go scores.
• OTCohort2021Patient functional independence and occupational therapist time-use in inpatient services: Patient demographic and clinical correlates.Hong Kong journal of occupational therapy : HKJOTAcross 4549 inpatient admissions, lower functional independence was associated with more occupational therapy time, but the amount varied by hospital site. Patient and situational factors alone did not capture enough of therapist workload to support ratio-based workforce planning.
• OTOther2021Psychometric properties and correlates of Chinese version of Perceived Stress Scale (CPSS-10) in people with common mental disorders with different employment Statuses.Hong Kong journal of occupational therapy : HKJOTThe 10-item Chinese Perceived Stress Scale reliably measures stress in adults with common mental disorders. It splits into two parts: one for feeling overwhelmed and one for coping ability. Scores correlate with depression, anxiety, and poor functioning, but show no difference between employed and unemployed people.
• SLPOther2022The Effects of Uncertainty in Level on Speech-on-Speech Masking.Trends in hearingListeners identified speech better when the target voice stayed at a steady level. If the level changed randomly from word to word, performance dropped by about 0.12. Knowing the target's volume helps the brain lock onto that voice, even if it is quieter than the noise.
• SLPOther2022American Cochlear Implant Alliance Task Force Guidelines for Determining Cochlear Implant Candidacy in Children.Ear and hearingThis document provides expert consensus guidelines for determining when children with hearing loss should be referred for cochlear implant evaluation. It does not report new clinical trial data or outcomes.
• SLPOther2022Short-term memory outcome measures: Psychometric evaluation and performance in youth with Down syndrome.Research in developmental disabilitiesA parent questionnaire and a picture-supported word recall test were the only memory measures completed by most children with Down syndrome. Direct memory tests often gave very low scores and unstable results, so they should not be used alone to judge memory change.
• PTOther2022Effect of interferential current on deep abdominal muscle thickness.Journal of physical therapy scienceInterferential current at 2.5 kHz modulated to 20 Hz significantly increased transverse abdominis muscle thickness in healthy men, outperforming other frequency combinations. This specific setting caused the greatest thickening compared to rest and other conditions, suggesting a precise parameter for deep abdominal activation.
• SLPSurvey2022Retrospective bullying trajectories in adults with self-reported oral language difficulties.International journal of language & communication disordersAdults who self-reported oral language difficulties were more likely to have been bullied from early elementary school through later schooling. When all bullying types were counted together, the difference was clearer.
• PTOTCase Report2022Phantom Sensations Influenced by Global and Local Modifications of the Prosthetic Socket as a Potential Solution for Natural Somatosensory Feedback During Walking: A Preliminary Study of a Single Case.Frontiers in rehabilitation sciencesFor one transfemoral amputee, a pressure patch inside the prosthetic socket changed phantom sensations into dynamic cues that varied with the gait cycle. The participant preferred this setup, and heel strike and toe-off angles shifted, though the link between sensation and gait remains unclear.
• PTQualitative2022Work beliefs and experiential learning among proficient physical therapists in Japan: developing a method to support belief formation.Journal of physical therapy scienceProficient physical therapists in Japan prioritized building field relationships over technical skills. They also valued broad professional pride and awareness of social outcomes. The authors propose supporting these beliefs through guided reflection and shared difficult experiences.
• SLPNarrative Review2022American Cochlear Implant Alliance Task Force Guidelines for Clinical Assessment and Management of Cochlear Implantation in Children With Single-Sided Deafness.Ear and hearingChildren with single-sided deafness who receive cochlear implants report better hearing in noise and improved sound localization. These guidelines recommend evaluating candidacy based on speech-in-noise performance and aided speech intelligibility, rather than standard audiogram thresholds alone.
• PTRCT2022Effect of breathing exercises on respiratory indices and anxiety level in individuals with generalized anxiety disorder: a randomized double-blind clinical trial.Journal of physical therapy scienceAdding Buteyko breathing exercises to medication and counseling improved one lung function measure (FEV1/FVC ratio) after two months. Anxiety scores and other respiratory indices did not differ significantly between the breathing group and the control group receiving usual care alone.
• PTOTSLPOther2022Nonoperative Management of Traumatic Acromioclavicular Joint Injury: A Clinical Commentary with Clinical Practice Considerations.International journal of sports physical therapyCurrent literature lacks details on nonoperative AC joint rehab, making evidence-based protocols impossible. The authors propose a kinetic chain approach focusing on scapular control and short-lever exercises, but these are expert recommendations, not tested interventions.
• PTCase Report2022Reduction of Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis and Improved Z-Axis Alignment of the Entire Spine When Treating a Symptomatic Patient Using a Multidisciplinary Approach: A Case Report.Frontiers in rehabilitation sciencesA 15-year-old girl with adolescent idiopathic scoliosis and low back pain reported total pain relief and a 10-degree reduction in spinal curvature after 50 sessions of a combined approach. The authors could not determine which specific component caused the improvement.
• PTOTSLPCohort2022Effect of short-duration, limited rehabilitation on maintenance of the activities of daily living in patients with acute phase of COVID-19.Journal of physical therapy scienceInpatients who received about 20 minutes of bedside rehabilitation daily during isolation maintained their daily living scores, while those transferred to acute care without rehabilitation declined significantly. Baseline nutrition and doing self-training at home were the strongest factors linked to better function.
• Other2022Virtual reality and music's impact on psychological well-being.Frontiers in rehabilitation sciencesA calming video with music helped adults more when viewed on a screen than in a headset. Screen groups reported less overall mood disturbance; headset groups did not improve, and some felt more tense.
• SLPCohort2022Threshold Equalizing Noise Test Reveals Suprathreshold Loss of Hearing Function, Even in the "Normal" Audiogram Range.Ear and hearingThe study found no link between lifetime noise exposure and suprathreshold hearing loss in people with normal audiograms. Instead, hearing function declined with age, suggesting age-related changes obscure early noise damage in older adults.
• SLPCohort2022Vocal deviation in individuals with suggestive signs and symptoms of laryngopharyngeal reflux.CoDASPeople with signs of laryngopharyngeal reflux mostly had deviated voices, especially rough quality. Those with deviated voices reported significantly higher scores on voice and reflux symptom scales, particularly for throat clearing and mucus. This links visible laryngeal signs to subjective vocal complaints.
• OTOther2022Development of Tests for Arm Coordination Impairment in Paralympic Classification.Frontiers in rehabilitation sciencesA pen-and-tablet spiral test produced repeatable movement times for most test conditions in 19 adults without impairments, and movement time tracked task difficulty. It has not yet been tested in athletes with arm coordination impairment.
• OTSurvey2022Quality monitoring of intellectual and developmental disabilities systems in the US: Assessing the utility and applicability of selected National Core Indicators to national and state priorities.Frontiers in rehabilitation sciencesState managers rated participant-reported IDD outcome measures important, but fewer said they were usable or used for quality improvement. The paper is a survey of managers, not evidence that the measures improve services.
• OTCohort2022Adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) and child behaviour problems in KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa.Child: care, health and developmentIn South African children, more adverse childhood experiences were associated with higher-risk behaviour scores, especially emotional and conduct problems. The link remained after household chaos was adjusted, but hyperactivity was not associated.
• OTCase Report2021The effects of dry needling on the thumb: A case report.Hong Kong journal of occupational therapy : HKJOTA single patient with post-surgical thumb pain and stiffness improved thumb opposition and reduced pain after dry needling. The change occurred during concurrent occupational therapy, so dry needling's specific contribution cannot be separated from the overall treatment.
• SLPCohort2021Preference for biological motion is reduced in ASD: implications for clinical trials and the search for biomarkers.Molecular autismAutistic participants showed a preference for biological motion, but it was smaller than in neurotypical controls. This difference was stable from age 6 to 30. However, looking preference did not track changes in social symptoms over time, limiting its use as a clinical marker.
• OTRCT2021Impact of Psychosocial Occupational Therapy Combined with Anodal Transcranial Direct Current Stimulation to the Left Dorsolateral Prefrontal Cortex on the Cognitive Performance of Patients with Schizophrenia: A Randomized Controlled Trial.Hong Kong journal of occupational therapy : HKJOTAdding brain stimulation to occupational therapy improved visual memory and attention in men with schizophrenia, but did not change visuomotor organization or thinking operations. The benefit was limited to basic cognitive skills, not functional or higher-level abilities.
• SLPPilot2021Alveolar Backing in 3-Year-Old Children with and without Repaired Cleft Palate: Preliminary Findings Related to Cleft Type and History of Otitis Media.Perspectives of the ASHA special interest groups3-year-old children with repaired complete cleft lip and palate produced tongue-tip sounds, especially /s/, farther back in the mouth more often than children with palate-only clefts. This pattern was uncommon in the other groups, so listen for these backed productions.
• SLPCohort2021Childhood diagnoses in individuals identified as autistics in adulthood.Molecular autism69% of males and 61% of females diagnosed with autism in adulthood had no recorded selected childhood psychiatric or neurological diagnosis before age 18. Among those who did, median age was over 10 for most diagnoses.
• OTSurvey2021Preparing Advanced Clinicians and Practitioners: A Model for Mentorship in Occupational Therapy Practice.Occupational therapy internationalPediatric OTs rated a week-long sensory integration mentorship highly, citing better clinical reasoning and networking. Most wanted more time for specific topics and smaller groups. The study reports satisfaction with the course format, not evidence that the mentorship improved patient care or clinical skills.
• OTOther2021Psychometric properties of the Korean Motor-free Visual Perception Test-4 in healthy people.Hong Kong journal of occupational therapy : HKJOTThe Korean version of the Motor-free Visual Perception Test-4 is reliable and valid for healthy Koreans aged 10 to 79. It correlates well with another visual perception test and shows no sex differences, though scores decline with age.
• PTOTSLPCohort2022Posture Matters: Object Manipulation During the Transition to Arms-Free Sitting in Infants at Elevated vs. Typical Likelihood for Autism Spectrum Disorder.Physical & occupational therapy in pediatricsInfants at elevated likelihood for autism spent significantly less time grasping toys when sitting independently compared to supported sitting. This postural demand reduced their total object manipulation time, potentially limiting early learning opportunities.
• SLPQualitative2022The lived experiences and psychosocial impact of hearing loss on the quality of life of adults with Multidrug-Resistant Tuberculosis.The South African journal of communication disorders = Die Suid-Afrikaanse tydskrif vir KommunikasieafwykingsTen adults with MDR-TB and ototoxic hearing loss described fear, shame, and hopelessness. They lost jobs and social roles. Most received no counselling on hearing loss risks or rehabilitation options, leaving them overwhelmed by the dual diagnosis.
• PTOTOther2022Mobility Disability and Exercise: Health Outcomes of an Accessible Community-Based Center.Frontiers in rehabilitation sciencesA 12-week community exercise program increased upper body strength and reduced pain in adults with mobility disabilities. Most participants continued exercising afterward, but cardiorespiratory fitness and body weight did not change significantly.
• OTOther2022Impact of workplace displacement during a natural disaster on computer performance metrics: A 2-year interrupted time series analysis.Work (Reading, Mass.)Displaced employees logged more total hours but fewer active hours at the computer immediately after the hurricane. Active time and typing speed recovered during the staged return to the office, though total hours remained elevated compared to baseline.