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 448 OF 704 · NEWEST FIRST

• Other2022Altered medial prefrontal cortex and dorsal raphé activity predict genotype and correlate with abnormal learning behavior in a mouse model of autism-associated 2p16.3 deletion.Autism research : official journal of the International Society for Autism ResearchMice with an autism-associated gene deletion learned new odor cues faster but struggled to switch rules when rewards changed. This suggests the deletion affects different types of learning differently. These findings are from animal models and do not translate to human therapy.
• Cohort2022Suicidal Ideation in Adolescents: Understanding Results from Screening with the PHQ-9M and the PSC-17P.Journal of developmental and behavioral pediatrics : JDBPAdolescents reporting suicidal thoughts on routine depression screens had widespread psychosocial issues, not just depression. As thought frequency increased, rates of attention and conduct problems rose sharply. These results suggest treating such youth as having chronic psychosocial distress rather than focusing solely on imminent suicide risk.
• PTOTCohort2022Impact of Falls and Fear of Falling on Participation, Autonomy and Life Satisfaction in the First Year After Spinal Cord Injury.Frontiers in rehabilitation sciencesAfter discharge, falling alone was not linked to participation or life satisfaction. Fear of falling was linked to lower indoor, outdoor and family autonomy; falling with fear was linked to poorer social life and lower life satisfaction.
• PTOTCohort2022Object Permanence and the Relationship to Sitting Development in Infants With Motor Delays.Pediatric physical therapy : the official publication of the Section on Pediatrics of the American Physical Therapy AssociationInfants with motor delays showed delayed object permanence, matching typical peers in skill but occurring about 5 months later. Object permanence improved as sitting skills developed, with strong correlations between the two. The new Object Permanence Scale reliably tracked this progression using simple toys.
• PTOTSLPCohort2022Long-term neurodevelopmental outcome of neonates born at term with perinatal haemorrhagic stroke: A population-based study.Developmental medicine and child neurologyMost infants with perinatal haemorrhagic stroke had lasting neurodevelopmental issues. Parietal lobe involvement strongly predicted cerebral palsy and cognitive deficits. Frontal lobe strokes showed no motor or basic cognitive impairment, suggesting better outcomes for that group.
• Protocol2022Telerehabilitation as a Method for Achieving Competencies in Physical and Rehabilitation Medicine Residency Training in a Developing Country: A Protocol for a Pilot Mixed-Methods Study.Frontiers in rehabilitation sciencesThis paper is a protocol for a planned study on telerehabilitation training. It describes how researchers intend to survey residents and hold focus groups, but reports no data or results. There are no findings to change practice.
• OTProtocol2022A Study Protocol for Persons With Neurological Diseases: Linking Rehabilitation Goals to the International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health With a Focus on Assistive Technology for Cognition and Its Effects.Frontiers in rehabilitation sciencesThis paper sets out a plan to track how well assistive technology helps adults with neurological conditions reach personal goals over five years. No patients have been studied yet, so there are no results to change practice today.
• PTRCT2022Causal mechanisms of a scapular stabilization intervention for patients with subacromial pain syndrome: a secondary analysis of a randomized controlled trial.Archives of physiotherapyAdding scapular stabilization exercises to a strengthening program did not reduce pain or disability in people with subacromial shoulder pain. The extra exercises did not change scapular movement, position, or muscle strength, so the proposed mechanism for their benefit was not supported.
• PTOther2022Do sensorimotor control properties mediate sway in people with chronic balance complaints following mTBI?Gait & postureIn people with chronic balance complaints after mild traumatic brain injury, corrective motor output and response delay were linked to reported impairment and sway. Sensory cue weighting was not. This points to motor timing but does not prove balance training helps.
• PTOther2022Feasibility and reliability of the Functional Movement Screen battery in adults with intellectual disability.Journal of intellectual disability research : JIDRAdults with intellectual disability could complete the Functional Movement Screen, and trained-assessor ratings stayed similar over two weeks, but total scores were low and did not identify sport-injury risk.
• Survey2022Short report: COVID-19-related anxiety is associated with mental health problems among adults with rare disorders.Research in developmental disabilitiesAdults with rare disorders reported significantly more mental health problems and COVID-19 anxiety than general population norms. These two issues were strongly linked in this group, suggesting that addressing pandemic-related fears may be necessary when supporting their mental health.
• OTSurvey2022Quantitative Evaluation of Vocabulary Emotional Color in Language Teaching.Occupational therapy internationalIn Chinese language teaching, teachers mostly presented adjective emotional meaning through vocabulary lists and translation, and learner self-correction increased with proficiency. This is language-teaching observation, not evidence for therapy.
• OTOther2022Comparison of Montreal Cognitive Assessment in Korean Version for Predicting Mild Cognitive Assessment in 65-Year and Over Individuals.Occupational therapy internationalTwo Korean versions of the MoCA screen older adults differently. The MoCA-K caught more impairment cases, while the MoCA-K2 was better at confirming normal function. Neither version was perfect, so low scores should not be treated as a definitive diagnosis of mild cognitive impairment.
• PTOTQualitative2022Experiences of community-dwelling older adults with chronic low back pain in Hong Kong and Switzerland - A qualitative study.Frontiers in rehabilitation sciencesOlder adults with chronic low back pain reported trouble walking, sitting and housework, plus worry and feeling a burden to family, especially in Hong Kong. They also described keeping family roles, support, contentment and social activities.
• SLPOther2022Application of the dual stream model to neurodegenerative disease: Evidence from a multivariate classification tool in primary progressive aphasia.AphasiologyMachine learning accurately classified PPA variants using brain scans and language tests, supporting the dual stream model. Semantic deficits and ventral atrophy identified svPPA, while repetition deficits and dorsal atrophy identified lvPPA and nfaPPA, though distinguishing between these two dorsal variants remained difficult.
• SLPOther2022Single-Channel Focused Thresholds Relate to Vowel Identification in Pediatric and Adult Cochlear Implant Listeners.Trends in hearingIn cochlear implant listeners, higher single-channel focused thresholds were linked to worse vowel identification. Children had lower thresholds than adults, but age did not change that link. Noise lowered scores for both groups.
• SLPOther2022Developmental kindergarten classroom intervention for spatial relational terms.CoDASAfter five weekly classroom lessons, more than half of the children who did not know targeted spatial words at pre-test identified them at post-test. No control group means this is not proof the lessons caused the gains.
• OTSurvey2022Staffing agency: A bridge to working during retirement.Work (Reading, Mass.)Retired Swedish workers at a staffing agency reported low hours (mostly under 25 per month) and high job-switching. Men worked for social connection and well-being, while single women worked primarily out of economic necessity. Most valued new challenges and appreciation.
• PTOther2022Research Summit V: Optimizing Transitions From Infancy to Early Adulthood in Children With Neuromotor Conditions.Pediatric physical therapy : the official publication of the Section on Pediatrics of the American Physical Therapy AssociationNo clinical outcomes are reported. This paper summarizes a pediatric physical therapy research summit and proposed research priorities.
• OTOther2022Impact of an Interoception-Based Program on Emotion Regulation in Autistic Children.Occupational therapy internationalStaff reports showed significant changes in emotion regulation and improvements in interoception after a 25-week curriculum in 14 autistic children. With no control group, this does not prove the curriculum caused the gains.
• Qualitative2022Between the convention and conventional practice: Israeli social workers' recommendations regarding the legal capacity of people with disabilities.Journal of applied research in intellectual disabilities : JARIDIsraeli social workers recommended guardianship as a default for people with intellectual disabilities, often ignoring supported decision-making options. They assessed capacity by whether clients made 'wise' decisions and relied heavily on family support. Client preferences were rarely explored independently, especially for non-verbal individuals.
• PTOTSLPCohort2022Autism and chronic ill health: an observational study of symptoms and diagnoses of central sensitivity syndromes in autistic adults.Molecular autismSixty percent of autistic adults scored high on a central sensitization screen, but only 31% of those had a formal diagnosis. Symptoms were strongly linked to anxiety and sensory sensitivity rather than autism traits alone, suggesting these factors drive physical health risks.
• PTOTOther2022Evaluation of musculoskeletal workload of manual operating tasks using a hydraulic jack based on ergonomic postural analysis and electromyography: A case study of non-professional young male users.Work (Reading, Mass.)Kneeling perpendicular to a hydraulic jack lever placed the highest postural load on nine young men, while kneeling parallel and close felt least burdensome. The study did not test whether changing posture prevents injury.
• SLPOther2022Adaptation of The Scenario Test for Greek-speaking people with aphasia: A reliability and validity study.International journal of language & communication disordersThe Greek Scenario Test reliably measures functional communication in aphasia. It correlates strongly with caregiver reports and distinguishes aphasia patients from stroke survivors without language deficits. The test allows scoring based on multimodal responses like gestures or writing, not just speech.
• SLPSurvey2022Knowledge, Attitudes, and Practices of Speech Language Pathologists in India about Telerehabilitation Services during the COVID-19 pandemic.CoDASMost Indian speech pathologists were unfamiliar with telerehabilitation before the pandemic, but technical confidence rose sharply during lockdown. Privacy concerns and patient motivation remained significant barriers, with autism spectrum disorder identified as the most challenging condition to treat online.
• SLPOther2022Predictive language processing in young autistic children.Autism research : official journal of the International Society for Autism ResearchAutistic children aged 3 to 4 use verbs to predict upcoming nouns, but less efficiently than younger neurotypical children with similar language skills. Stronger receptive language predicted faster looking, regardless of diagnosis. The groups did not differ in how quickly they used this information over time.
• OTQualitative2022Occupational Therapy-Based Energy Management Education in People with Post-COVID-19 Condition-Related Fatigue: Results from a Focus Group Discussion.Occupational therapy internationalNine OTs said energy management education was relevant for post-COVID fatigue, but they reported patients often struggled to see new physical and cognitive limits. They suggested adapting materials and starting with one-to-one contact before group use.
• PTCohort2022Can the Scapular Dyskinesis Test be Associated with Throwing Related Injuries During the Course of Collegiate Baseball Seasons?International journal of sports physical therapyScapular dyskinesis did not significantly predict throwing-related shoulder injuries in collegiate baseball pitchers. Only five such injuries occurred over four seasons, leaving the study too small to confirm or rule out a link.
• SLPPilot2022Enhancing Person-Centered Audiologic Rehabilitation: Exploring the Use of an Interview Tool Based on the International Classification of Functioning, Disability, and Health Core Sets for Hearing Loss.Frontiers in rehabilitation sciencesAn ICF-based interview did not change existing hearing-aid and communication plans. Audiologists reported deeper patient information, positive patient responses to an interview figure, and barriers of time, referrals, emotional discussions, and training.
• PTSurvey2022Knowledge about foot-specific foot falls risk factors and exercise among physiotherapists in the UK and Portugal: A cross-sectional survey.Physiotherapy research international : the journal for researchers and clinicians in physical therapyUK physiotherapists reported inspecting feet and prescribing exercises more frequently than Portuguese colleagues, despite both groups rating foot health as important. UK therapists felt more confident in screening and delivering falls prevention programmes. Portuguese therapists were more likely to feel their basic training was sufficient.
• PTOTRCT2022Effectiveness of Repetitive Facilitative Exercise Combined with Electrical Stimulation Therapy to Improve Very Severe Paretic Upper Limbs in with Stroke Patients: A Randomized Controlled Trial.Occupational therapy internationalPatients with very severe arm paralysis who combined repetitive exercise with electrical stimulation showed greater gains in hand and finger function than those receiving conventional therapy alone. No other treatment group improved significantly more than the control, and proximal shoulder function did not differ between groups.
• PTCohort2022Research Dominance Definitions May Not Identify Higher Risk Limb for Anterior Cruciate Ligament Injury in NCAA D3 Student-Athletes.International journal of sports physical therapyThe leg an athlete chooses to kick a ball with does not predict the leg they prefer to land on. In 45 NCAA Division III athletes, kicking and landing limb preferences showed almost no relationship, so using kicking dominance to assess ACL risk may miss the higher-risk limb.
• PTOTNarrative Review2022Effects of voluntary exercise on muscle structure and function in cerebral palsy.Developmental medicine and child neurologyResistance training builds muscle size in children with cerebral palsy, but increasing muscle power requires fast concentric movements. High-velocity training increased fascicle length and walking capacity, while standard strength training often failed to improve functional mobility.
• PTCohort2022Femur Length is Correlated with Isometric Quadriceps Strength in Post-Operative Patients.International journal of sports physical therapyLonger femurs correlated with stronger quadriceps in healthy knees. Among ligament reconstruction patients, longer limbs and femurs correlated with smaller strength deficits. Tibia length showed no such relationship. These links were weak to moderate, and the study was small and single-surgeon.
• Narrative Review2022Strengthening education in rehabilitation: Assessment technology and digitalization.Frontiers in rehabilitation sciencesThis paper argues that healthcare training lacks sufficient education in biomechanics and functional assessment technology. It proposes curriculum changes but reports no new clinical data or patient outcomes.
• SLPNarrative Review2022Perceptual Matching of Room Acoustics for Auditory Augmented Reality in Small Rooms - Literature Review and Theoretical Framework.Trends in hearingVirtual sounds in augmented reality must match the real room's acoustics to seem believable. Current technology cannot perfectly replicate this match, especially when the listener moves around. Clinicians should treat these systems as experimental, not proven tools for patient care.
• Protocol2022Co-designing a Program to Improve Post-stroke Sexual Rehabilitation: The Promise of Innovative Methods.Frontiers in rehabilitation sciencesNo results are reported. This is a study protocol for a planned post-stroke sexual rehabilitation program.
• OTSLPQualitative2022What students with intellectual disabilities know about writing planning.Journal of applied research in intellectual disabilities : JARIDStudents with intellectual disabilities knew some writing planning steps, like thinking about the reader. However, they struggled to organise ideas, rarely used drafts, and did not adjust structure for different text types. These gaps suggest explicit teaching on planning is needed.
• OTQualitative2022Five Vital Components in an Occupational Therapy-Based Municipal Weight Loss Program Obtained Through Research Circles.Frontiers in rehabilitation sciencesParticipants identified five components for sustainable weight loss: diet, physical activity, social relations, habits, and balancing everyday life. Strategies included using senses to avoid restrictive dieting, starting with small home-based activities, and building self-confidence through shared social engagement.
• PTOTSLPQualitative2022Community Conversations: Stakeholder-Identified Research Priorities to Foster Community Participation for Individuals With Intellectual and Developmental Disability.Frontiers in rehabilitation sciencesStakeholders with intellectual and developmental disabilities prioritized measuring social belonging and safety over clinical metrics. They identified transportation, information access, and staff training as key community barriers, calling for research that tracks real-world inclusion rather than just medical outcomes.
• PTOTCohort2022Events Across the Life Course Contribute to Higher Mobility Impairment Rates in Rural U.S.Frontiers in rehabilitation sciencesRural adults reported higher rates of mobility impairment at ages 40 and 50 than urban adults. They were also more likely to have experienced workplace injuries, concussions, or broken bones, and had lower rates of health insurance coverage.
• SLPSurvey2021A Survey of Speech-Language Pathologists' Experience With Clinical Cough Assessment.Perspectives of the ASHA special interest groupsMost clinicians assess cough but received little formal training. They rely on subjective judgment, with few using objective tools like peak flow meters. High interest in training exists, but current practice may lack reliability without standardized education on interpreting cough strength and presence.
• PTOTSLPCase-Control2022Toileting Resistance Among Preschool-Age Children with and Without Autism Spectrum Disorder.Journal of developmental and behavioral pediatrics : JDBPPreschoolers with autism resist toilet training far more often than peers with other delays or typical development. Constipation, diarrhea, and social awareness deficits are key markers. Clinicians should screen for these issues before starting toilet training to avoid resistance.
• OTSLPOther2022The Impact of Preinjury and Secondary Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder on Outcomes After Pediatric Traumatic Brain Injury.Journal of developmental and behavioral pediatrics : JDBPAdolescents with traumatic brain injury and either pre-existing or new-onset ADHD showed similar deficits in executive function, social competence, and behavior. However, parents of teens with new-onset ADHD reported significantly higher depression and distress, particularly when the injury was more than four months prior.
• OTNarrative Review2022Menopause and work: A narrative literature review about menopause, work and health.Work (Reading, Mass.)Menopause at work is poorly understood and often hidden. Severe symptoms may lower ability to work, but evidence is mixed. Workplace supports like flexible hours, temperature control, supervisor awareness and confidential advice are suggested, not proven.
• PTOTOther2022Rehabilitation Through Physical Activity and Sport in Light of the International Classification of Functioning, Disability, and Health-Current Research Perspectives.Frontiers in rehabilitation sciencesA pilot study of sports coaching for workers with injuries showed participants felt more active and reported better quality of life after five months. However, the study is ongoing, small, and lacks a control group, so these improvements cannot yet be attributed to the coaching itself.
• PTCase Report2022Rehabilitation After Surgical Treatment of Pectoralis Major Rupture in a CrossFit® Practitioner: A Case Report.International journal of sports physical therapyOne CrossFit athlete returned to all sport activities without deficits 16 weeks after pectoralis major repair. The protocol used early passive motion and weekly progressive loading. This describes what happened to one person, not a proven treatment.
• PTOTCohort2022A Prediction Model for Various Treatment Pathways of Upper Extremity in Tetraplegia.Frontiers in rehabilitation sciencesMotor point mapping and ASIA scores taken 4 to 8 weeks after cervical spinal cord injury predict hand muscle strength at 6 months. Intact lower motor neurons and AIS C or D scores strongly indicate that patients will develop useful voluntary movement.
• OTSLPSystematic Review2022Positive behavioural support for children and young people with developmental disabilities in special education settings: A systematic review.Journal of applied research in intellectual disabilities : JARIDThirty studies of positive behavioural support in special schools mostly reported reductions in challenging behaviour and gains in adaptive skills. The evidence rests almost entirely on single-case designs with high risk of bias, so it describes what these programmes look like rather than proving they work.
• PTOther2022Accelerometer-based estimation of oxygen uptake in adults with Down syndrome: vector magnitude vs. vertical axis.Journal of intellectual disability research : JIDRTriaxial accelerometer output estimates energy expenditure more accurately than vertical-axis output for adults with Down syndrome across most daily tasks. Use triaxial vector magnitude data rather than single-axis counts when assessing physical activity in this population.