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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• PTOTCohort2022Balance factors affecting the quality of life in patients with knee osteoarthritis.The South African journal of physiotherapyIn patients with knee osteoarthritis, greater body sway while standing was linked to lower quality of life scores in both physical and mental health. Other balance measures like reaction time did not correlate with quality of life. This suggests sway is a key marker for patient wellbeing.
• PTOTQualitative2022Intervention needs among hotel employees and managers.Work (Reading, Mass.)Hotel room cleaners and managers identified needs beyond clinical health programs, including fair pay, manageable workloads, and safety training for chemical hazards. Both groups preferred small, hands-on workshops over brochures, but disagreed on whether these could happen during work hours.
• OTSurvey2022Occupational Therapy Practice in Palliative and End-of-Life Care in Québec.Canadian journal of occupational therapy. Revue canadienne d'ergotherapieMost occupational therapists in Québec palliative care focus on equipment, positioning, and wound care. Leisure, end-of-life rituals, and social participation are rarely addressed, despite being priorities for many clients.
• PTOTCohort2022Sufficient sleep duration in autistic children and the role of physical activity.Autism : the international journal of research and practiceMore physical activity linked to better sleep in autistic kids, but the benefit weakened as severity rose. The link held for mild autism but disappeared in severe autism, intellectual disability, girls, and younger children.
• SLPOther2022Latent profiles of autism symptoms in children and adolescents with Down syndrome.Journal of intellectual disability research : JIDRAmong 125 children and adolescents with Down syndrome, caregiver-reported autism symptoms fell into three profiles, not two. In elevated profiles, social motivation was less elevated than social communication, awareness, and cognition.
• SLPCohort2022Preoperative Visual Measures of Verbal Learning and Memory and their Relations to Speech Recognition After Cochlear Implantation.Ear and hearingAdults waiting for a cochlear implant scored lower on visual word-memory tests than normal-hearing peers. Pre-implant scores on how quickly people learned word lists and grouped them by meaning predicted how well they understood sentences six months after surgery.
• OTCohort2022Quality of life and self-perceived health of adolescents in Middle School.CoDASAdolescents who rated their own health as good or excellent had higher quality of life scores. However, quality of life ratings dropped as age increased, suggesting older teens perceive their well-being differently than younger ones.
• OTSLPQualitative2022Managing communication changes in persons with multiple sclerosis: Findings from qualitative focus groups.International journal of language & communication disordersPeople with MS wanted routine communication assessment, practical information, affordable services, support groups, and clinicians who ask about communication and refer to speech pathology, psychology, OT and neuropsychology.
• PTOther2022The use of a cold pack during resistance exercises is effective for reducing intramuscular oxygenation and increasing myoelectric activity.Journal of physical therapy scienceUsing a cold pack on the triceps during resistance exercises lowered intramuscular oxygenation and increased muscle electrical activity compared to exercising without a pack. This acute physiological change may support muscle growth, but long-term effects were not measured.
• SLPOther2022Iterative redesign of a caregiver-mediated intervention for use in educational settings.Autism : the international journal of research and practiceSchool staff identified time constraints and lack of training as major barriers to using behavioral interventions. The redesigned program addresses this by providing premade visual supports, adding autism training, and targeting paraeducators as the primary users.
• SLPProtocol2022Study Protocol: Type 1 Hybrid Effectiveness-Implementation Trial of a Behavioral Parent Training Intervention for Parents of Young Children Who Are Deaf or Hard of Hearing.American journal of speech-language pathologyThis paper is a trial protocol. It describes how researchers will test a behavioral parent training program for families of deaf or hard of hearing children. No patients have been treated and no results are reported, so there is nothing here to change your practice on.
• SLPCohort2022Friend matters: sex differences in social language during autism diagnostic interviews.Molecular autismAutistic girls used more social and friend-related words than boys during diagnostic interviews, despite matching them on age, IQ, and clinician-rated symptom severity. This higher social talk did not indicate better social skills, and may lead to missed diagnoses if observers mistake it for competence.
• SLPCohort2022A longitudinal community-based ototoxicity monitoring programme and treatment effects for drug-resistant tuberculosis treatment, Western Cape.The South African journal of communication disorders = Die Suid-Afrikaanse tydskrif vir KommunikasieafwykingsPatients taking kanamycin for drug-resistant TB experienced significant hearing loss, particularly at high frequencies. Community health workers successfully facilitated monitoring but missed recommended assessment intervals. Those with pre-existing hearing loss, HIV co-infection, or noise exposure faced the highest risk of deterioration.
• PTOTSLPSurvey2022Musculoskeletal discomfort in veterinary healthcare professions.Work (Reading, Mass.)Every surveyed veterinarian and technician reported musculoskeletal discomfort in the past year. Observations confirmed high-risk postures like bending and kneeling, but adjustable tables and stools significantly lowered these ergonomic risks.
• SLPPilot2022A serious game for speech training in dysarthric speakers with Parkinson's disease: Exploring therapeutic efficacy and patient satisfaction.International journal of language & communication disordersRatings rose after game training, but the gain was small and preferences were mixed. The study was small and did not separate the game from participants' other Parkinson's care.
• PTOTSLPCohort2022Fatty Acids, Amphiregulin Production, and Lung Function in a Cohort of Midwestern Veterans.Frontiers in rehabilitation sciencesHigher plasma levels of certain fatty acids linked to better lung function, while others linked to worse. Dietary intake showed few associations. These are observational links in veterans, not proof that eating specific fats improves breathing.
• PTOTQualitative2022Exploring how occupational therapists and physiotherapists evaluate rehabilitation potential of older people in acute care.The British journal of occupational therapyTherapists judged older patients' rehab potential by comparing current function with pre-admission baseline, treating acute problems first, then watching response to therapy. Pathway choices often depended on bed and service availability more than clear criteria.
• PTOTOther2022Vibrotactile Perception for Sensorimotor Augmentation: Perceptual Discrimination of Vibrotactile Stimuli Induced by Low-Cost Eccentric Rotating Mass Motors at Different Body Locations in Young, Middle-Aged, and Older Adults.Frontiers in rehabilitation sciencesVibrotactile intensity discrimination is best on the arm, knee, and shoulders, and worst on the torso. Older adults initially show poorer discrimination than younger adults, but this gap closes significantly after just three days of practice.
• PTCase Report2022Outcome of survivors of COVID-19 in the intermediate phase of recovery: A case report.The South African journal of physiotherapyTwo adults recovering from COVID-19 received supportive care, oxygen or CPAP, and physiotherapy packages including inspiratory muscle training, walking or cycling, resistance exercise, chest clearance and functional training. Their walk distance and breathing measures improved; one returned to work, one was considered fit for work.
• PTOTSLPNarrative Review2022Somesthetic, Visual, and Auditory Feedback and Their Interactions Applied to Upper Limb Neurorehabilitation Technology: A Narrative Review to Facilitate Contextualization of Knowledge.Frontiers in rehabilitation sciencesAugmented sensory feedback can support upper limb stroke recovery, but more is not always better. Match feedback type to the patient's specific deficits and task complexity, and fade it over time to avoid dependency and maintain challenge.
• PTPilot2022Impact of Gensingen brace treatment on Lenke 5 curvatures and chronic low back pain in late adolescent and adult scoliosis patients.The South African journal of physiotherapyIn 26 late adolescents with lumbar scoliosis, wearing a Gensingen brace for six months reduced the spinal curve by 23% and eliminated reported low back pain in all symptomatic patients. However, patients also received Schroth exercises, so the brace's specific contribution cannot be isolated.
• OTOther2022Development of the Student Practice Evaluation Form - Revised (Second Edition) (SPEF-R2): The second action research cycle.Australian occupational therapy journalPractice educators rated the updated student evaluation form as clearer and easier to use than the previous version. They found it better reflected modern skills like cultural safety and self-management, with no students changing pass or fail results.
• SLPOther2022Can the use of the CROS system provide head shadow effect contribution to unilateral Cochlear Implant Users?CoDASAdding a CROS device to a unilateral cochlear implant improved speech recognition and reduced listening effort when sounds came from the unaided side. It did not change performance when sounds came from the front. This helps with head shadow but does not create binaural hearing.
• SLPCase Report2022Oropharyngeal dysphagia telerehabilitation in the Intensive Care Unit for COVID-19: a case report.CoDASA 50-year-old man with severe COVID-19 improved his swallowing frequency from one to three swallows in 30 seconds using telerehabilitation. The remote assessment matched face-to-face findings, allowing therapy to start while infection risks remained high.
• Other2022The ALA5/ALA6/ALA7 repeat polymorphisms of the glutathione peroxidase-1 (GPx1) gene and autism spectrum disorder.Autism research : official journal of the International Society for Autism ResearchThe ALA5 variant of the GPx1 gene was less active than other variants in lab tests and showed altered protein structure. Genetic analysis of over 5000 people linked this variant to autism, though the enzyme is part of a complex pathway.
• OTSurvey2022Psychometric Evaluation of the Parent Effort Scale.Frontiers in rehabilitation sciencesParents of children with autism reported needing more effort to help their child take part in home and community activities than parents of neurotypical children. The scale reports effort separately for dressing, hygiene, sleep, home social activities, community activities, and healthcare.
• SLPOther2022A method for defining the CORE of a psychosocial intervention to guide adaptation in practice: Reciprocal imitation teaching as a case example.Autism : the international journal of research and practiceThe authors used a consensus method to split Reciprocal Imitation Teaching into mandatory, conditional, and recommended parts. This helps clinicians know which strategies to keep and which to adapt, but the model was built by experts alone, not parents or community providers.
• PTOTCohort2022Time Course and Risk Profile of Work-Related Neck Disability: A Longitudinal Latent Class Growth Analysis.Physical therapyMost sonographers with neck pain improved slowly, but a third had fluctuating disability linked to low physical activity, poor psychosocial support, and central sensitization. Screen for these risks early to target interventions rather than adopting a wait-and-see approach for everyone.
• PTOTSLPPilot2022Exposure to a mild hyperbaric oxygen environment elevates blood pressure.Journal of physical therapy scienceA 45-minute session in a mild hyperbaric chamber raised blood pressure in healthy adults. Heart rate dropped and oxygen saturation rose. The authors suggest this could help low blood pressure, but warn people with high blood pressure should be cautious.
• OTPilot2022Healthy Relationships on the Autism Spectrum (HEARTS): A feasibility test of an online class co-designed and co-taught with autistic people.Autism : the international journal of research and practiceAutistic adults reported improved flourishing and reduced rejection sensitivity after a six-session online class. They valued co-teaching by autistic peers and specific activities. However, loneliness and interpersonal competence did not change, and the lack of a control group means these gains cannot be attributed solely to the class.
• OTCohort2022Vulnerabilities in workplace features for essential workers with breast cancer: Implications for the COVID-19 pandemic.Work (Reading, Mass.)Essential workers with breast cancer in New York City had less employer-provided disability pay and health insurance than non-essential workers. Workplace-environment perceptions did not differ by essential status, but minority women reported less favorable environments.
• PTOther2022Characterizing the Thermal Demands and Mobility Performance During International Wheelchair Rugby Competition.Frontiers in rehabilitation sciencesDuring international wheelchair rugby, core temperature rose by 1.2°C on average, driven by time spent moving rather than injury classification. Athletes spent most time at low speeds, and perceived heat did not match actual core temperature, meaning self-reported comfort is unreliable for monitoring heat strain.
• PTOTSLPSurvey2022Current and lifetime somatic symptom burden among transition-aged autistic young adults.Autism research : official journal of the International Society for Autism ResearchTransition-aged autistic adults report high rates of fatigue, sleep problems, and pain, with females reporting significantly more symptoms than males. While these physical complaints strongly correlate with anxiety and depression, they do not independently predict lower quality of life once mental health is accounted for.
• PTOther2022Learning of Wheelchair Racing Propulsion Skills Over Three Weeks of Wheeling Practice on an Instrumented Ergometer in Able-Bodied Novices.Frontiers in rehabilitation sciencesThree weeks of practising wheelchair racing propulsion without coaching improved novices' efficiency and lowered effort, but they remained less efficient than an experienced athlete. It was lab practice in able-bodied people, not patient training.
• OTQualitative2022Exploring Autism, Culture, and Immigrant Experiences: Lessons from Sri Lankan Tamil Mothers.Canadian journal of occupational therapy. Revue canadienne d'ergotherapieFor Sri Lankan Tamil mothers, the biggest barriers to autism care were language, finances, and housing, not cultural clashes with therapists. Many withheld religious practices from providers, fearing misunderstanding. Trust was built through practical support and shared ethnicity, not just cultural competence.
• PTOTSLPCohort2022Identifying critical behaviours for building engagement in telepractice early intervention: An international e-Delphi study.International journal of language & communication disordersExperts identified 64 specific behaviours for building engagement in telepractice early intervention. Key actions include taking the lead on rapport, using the family's home resources, adjusting for lighting and sound, and explicitly coaching parents to co-deliver therapy rather than just observing.
• Other2022Challenging Health Service Delivery Models to Improve Access to Physical Therapy in Rural, Remote and Northern Communities.Frontiers in rehabilitation sciencesNo methods or outcomes are reported. This is a personal commentary on rural, remote and northern physical therapy access, so there is no finding to act on.
• PTOTSLPCohort2022Assessment of Manual Abilities Using the Box and Block Test in Children with Bilateral Cerebral Palsy.Occupational therapy internationalIn children with bilateral cerebral palsy, Box and Block Test scores strongly predicted daily living performance. Scores of 28 to 40 blocks indicated a high probability of managing independent wiping. Low scores suggest looking for environmental barriers or cognitive factors rather than just motor limits.
• SLPOther2022Relationship between parental stress and attitude towards cochlear implantation outcomes in children in an Indian context.CoDASParents of children with cochlear implants reported high stress. Contrary to expectations, higher stress correlated with more positive parental attitudes toward the child's communication and social skills, rather than worse outcomes.
• SLPOther2022Self-motion with Hearing Impairment and (Directional) Hearing Aids.Trends in hearingOlder hearing-impaired people turned their heads almost entirely instead of their eyes to look at target speakers, unlike normal-hearing people. Hearing loss compensation with or without a directional algorithm produced similar head movement, and the algorithm's estimated benefit averaged 0.2 dB.
• PTSystematic Review2022How to Best Develop and Deliver Generic Long-Term Condition Rehabilitation Programmes in Rural Settings: An Integrative Review.Frontiers in rehabilitation sciencesCommunity-based rural rehab for people with long-term conditions needs local ownership, flexible delivery, simple technology, trained staff and volunteers, and peer support. This review does not show these programmes improve outcomes.
• PTOther2022The Stoop-Squat-Index: a simple but powerful measure for quantifying whole-body lifting behavior.Archives of physiotherapyA proposed index can separate squat from stoop lifting in healthy adults. It does not show either technique prevents back injury.
• PTOther2022Grit, Resilience, Mindset, and Academic Success in Physical Therapist Students: A Cross-Sectional, Multicenter Study.Physical therapyGrit predicted academic and clinical success in physical therapy students, while resilience and mindset did not. Students with low grit were twice as likely to fail clinical placements. Screening for grit before placements may identify students needing support.
• OTSurvey2022Transition to the forced telework - a challenge for trade unions identified by the study on working life with COVID-19 in Latvia.Work (Reading, Mass.)This paper is not relevant to physical, occupational, or speech therapy practice. It surveys Latvian workers about trade union support for telework and reports no clinical outcomes.
• PTOTQualitative2022Decision-making experiences of health professionals in withdrawing treatment for children and young people: A qualitative study.Child: care, health and developmentHealth professionals described withdrawal decisions as slow, consensus-based processes requiring early palliative care input and full MDT attendance. Nurses and non-clinical staff acted as bridges to families, while consultants focused on biomedical facts. Support for fathers and staff well-being were identified as critical gaps.
• SLPOther2022Normative nasalance scores in Chilean adults.CoDASChilean adults without speech issues produced specific nasalance scores across oral, nasal, and oronasal passages. These baseline numbers provide a reference for identifying abnormal nasal resonance in this population.
• OTProtocol2022Managing Fatigue in Parkinson's Disease: Protocol for a Pilot Randomized Controlled Trial.Canadian journal of occupational therapy. Revue canadienne d'ergotherapieThis paper is a protocol for a planned pilot trial. It describes how researchers will test a six-week videoconference fatigue management program for people with Parkinson's disease. No patients have been enrolled or assessed yet, so there are no results to report.
• Survey2022Practice-driven research for statewide scale up: Implementation outcomes of the California Autism Professional Training and Information Network.Autism : the international journal of research and practiceProviders trained by the statewide autism network reported higher openness to evidence-based practices, more frequent data collection, and better classroom learning environments. They did not show higher fidelity to specific interventions or improved overall classroom quality compared to untrained providers.
• PTOTSLPSystematic Review2022Metacognitive Treatment in Acquired Brain Injury and Its Applicability to Aphasia: A Systematic Review.Frontiers in rehabilitation sciencesMetacognitive therapy helped most people with acquired brain injury on at least one measure, but results varied widely. For those with aphasia, evidence is too thin to recommend it as a standalone treatment. Try breaking goals into steps and giving feedback, but do not expect consistent language gains.
• PTRCT2022Effects of capacitive and resistive electric transfer therapy on pain and lumbar muscle stiffness and activity in patients with chronic low back pain.Journal of physical therapy scienceA single 15-minute session of capacitive and resistive electric transfer therapy significantly reduced pain and lumbar muscle stiffness in men with chronic low back pain compared to sham. It did not, however, normalize muscle activity patterns during forward trunk flexion.