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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• OTQualitative2023Exploring the Experiences of Parents Whose Child has Received a Diagnosis of Autistic Spectrum Disorder in Adulthood.Journal of autism and developmental disordersParents of adults newly diagnosed with autism often felt relief and guilt. The diagnosis helped many reinterpret past behaviour, and some parents described closer relationships, but lack of post-diagnostic support left them frustrated and unsure how to help.
• PTOTSLPSurvey2023The Impact of School Strategies and the Home Environment on Home Learning Experiences During the COVID-19 Pandemic in Children With and Without Developmental Disorders.Journal of autism and developmental disordersParents of children with developmental disorders rated remote teaching methods as less effective and were less satisfied with school measures than parents of typically developing children. Teacher alignment and child motivation predicted better experiences, but teacher-led methods helped only typically developing children.
• PTOTOther2022Design and validation of a multi-task, multi-context protocol for real-world gait simulation.Journal of neuroengineering and rehabilitationA short lab protocol with varied tasks captures a wider range of walking speeds than straight walking alone. Adding complex tasks like turning and stepping over obstacles slowed people down more than simply asking them to walk slowly. The protocol was safe for people with mobility impairments.
• OTSLPCohort2022A prospective study of associations between early fearfulness and perceptual sensitivity and later restricted and repetitive behaviours in infants with typical and elevated likelihood of autism.Autism : the international journal of research and practiceIn infants with and without a family history of autism, higher fearfulness and perceptual sensitivity at 24 months predicted more restricted and repetitive behaviours and social communication difficulties at 36 months. These early temperamental traits were not specific to repetitive behaviours alone.
• PTOTSurvey2022Self-Monitoring Physical Activity, Diet, and Weight Among Adults Who Are Legally Blind: Exploratory Investigation.JMIR rehabilitation and assistive technologiesAdults who are legally blind often rely on mental tracking for weight and diet because accessible tools are scarce. Talking scales were the most requested support. Clinicians should anticipate barriers like inaccessible labels and lack of blind-friendly gym environments when advising on lifestyle changes.
• PTOther2022Methodological heterogeneity biases physical activity metrics derived from the Actigraph GT3X in multiple sclerosis: A rapid review and comparative study.Frontiers in rehabilitation sciencesPhysical activity data from hip-worn Actigraph GT3X in multiple sclerosis can change a lot depending on how researchers process it. Step counts, activity time, sedentary time and moderate to vigorous activity may not be comparable between studies.
• OTSLPQualitative2022Facebook Experiences of Users With Traumatic Brain Injury: A Think-Aloud Study.JMIR rehabilitation and assistive technologiesEight adults with chronic TBI used Facebook for the same social goals as uninjured peers, but cognitive barriers made the experience frustrating. Information overload, interface changes, and difficulty interpreting tone increased isolation rather than reducing it.
• PTOTSLPSystematic Review2022Cognitive impairment, anxiety and depression: a map of Cochrane evidence relevant to rehabilitation for people with post COVID-19 condition.European journal of physical and rehabilitation medicineCochrane reviews show cognitive training, exercise, and memory rehabilitation can help thinking and mood in stroke, cancer, and dementia. Evidence quality is low to very low. These findings apply to other conditions, not directly to post-COVID-19.
• PTPilot2022Human-prosthesis cooperation: combining adaptive prosthesis control with visual feedback guided gait.Journal of neuroengineering and rehabilitationCombining visual feedback for stance time with automatic prosthesis tuning did not speed up tuning or improve gait symmetry in amputees. Participants reverted to baseline stance times ten minutes after feedback was removed, showing no lasting benefit.
• SLPOther2022Defining in Detail and Evaluating Reliability of DSM-5 Criteria for Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) Among Children.Journal of autism and developmental disordersA detailed guide for mapping specific behaviors to DSM-5 autism criteria helped clinicians reliably agree on diagnoses. Agreement remained high across different sites, sexes, and cognitive levels, reducing bias in how autism is identified from records.
• PTOther2022Active cooling of twisted coiled actuators via fabric air channels.Frontiers in rehabilitation sciencesA fabric channel with forced air cooled artificial muscles for wearable devices faster than passive cooling, but it reduced their movement and slightly increased heating. The work tested bench prototypes only, not stroke patients or rehabilitation exercises.
• PTOTSLPPilot2022Identifying Clinically Important Functional Impairments and Rehabilitation Needs in Cancer Survivors and a Pilot Validation of the Cancer Rehabilitation Questionnaire.Journal of rehabilitation medicineMost cancer survivors reported functional impairments, with pain, weakness, and daily activity difficulty being most common. A simple yes/no screening questionnaire detected clinically important physical dysfunction with moderate accuracy, but low willingness to participate in rehabilitation was a major barrier.
• Other2022Trends in Geographic Access to Board Certified Behavior Analysts Among Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder, 2018-2021.Journal of autism and developmental disordersFrom 2018 to 2021, counties with no Board Certified Behavior Analysts fell from 54% to 46%, but many still lacked one. ABA service availability cannot be assumed for families in those counties.
• OTProtocol2022Development of a behavioural intervention for cognitive fatigability in multiple sclerosis: Protocol for a pilot and feasibility study.Frontiers in rehabilitation sciencesThis paper outlines a plan for an 8-week videoconference program targeting cognitive fatigability in multiple sclerosis. No patients were treated and no results are reported. It describes how researchers will test feasibility before running a larger trial.
• PTOTCohort2022Six Minutes Walking in Polio Survivors: Effects on Fatigue and Walking Adaptability.Journal of rehabilitation medicineSix minutes of adaptive walking caused substantial cardiorespiratory fatigue in polio survivors, leading to a decline in walking adaptability. Healthy individuals experienced only modest fatigue and maintained or improved performance. This suggests prolonged walking may increase fall risk in polio survivors.
• PTOTSLPCohort2022Rehabilitation of Patients With Acute Ischemic Stroke Who Required Assistance Before Hospitalization Contributes to Improvement in Activities of Daily Living: A Nationwide Database Cohort Study.Archives of rehabilitation research and clinical translationStarting rehabilitation early and increasing daily duration improved daily living activities in stroke patients who needed help before admission. This benefit held for those with moderate disability, but early rehabilitation did not improve outcomes for the most severely disabled group.
• PTOTSLPRCT2023Optimized Home Rehabilitation Technology Reduces Upper Extremity Impairment Compared to a Conventional Home Exercise Program: A Randomized, Controlled, Single-Blind Trial in Subacute Stroke.Neurorehabilitation and neural repairPatients using a sensor-based home exercise system improved upper limb function more than those using paper instructions. The trial stopped early due to the pandemic with only 25 participants analyzed, so the result is promising but not yet definitive for routine care.
• OTSurvey2023Workplace Adjustments for Autistic Employees: What is 'Reasonable'?Journal of autism and developmental disordersEmployees see autism awareness training as the most feasible workplace adjustment, yet few had observed it. While flexible hours and clear expectations were common, staff worried that tailored support might be seen as unfair or require resources they did not have.
• Systematic Review2023A scoping review to identify process and outcome measures used in acceptance and commitment therapy research, with adults with acquired neurological conditions.Clinical rehabilitationResearchers found 136 different measurement tools used in acceptance and commitment therapy studies for adults with neurological conditions. This wide variation makes it difficult to compare results across studies or determine which tools are most effective.
• PTOTSLPCohort2023Hierarchical clustering of prolonged post-concussive symptoms after 12 months: symptom-centric analysis and association with functional impairments.Brain injuryMild sleep and fatigue symptoms were associated with the most functional impairments, including trouble with conversations and appointments. Moderate-to-severe cognitive symptoms were linked to the greatest number of deficits. Screening for sleep issues is a priority even when symptoms are mild.
• OTSystematic Review2023Occupational Therapy Interventions Using New Technologies in Children and Adolescents with Autism Spectrum Disorder: A Scoping Review.Journal of autism and developmental disordersMost studies using tech in OT for autism showed improvements in daily living and social skills, but many were small and lacked control groups. Two larger trials found no significant difference compared to standard care. Evidence is too weak to confirm efficacy.
• PTOTSLPQualitative2023Exemplary post-discharge stroke rehabilitation programs: A multiple case study.Clinical rehabilitationExemplary post-discharge stroke care relies on three pillars: deep clinical knowledge, a respectful personalized relationship, and team commitment. Patients valued providers who treated them like friends, explained stroke impacts clearly, and offered flexible timing rather than rigid intensity.
• Other2023Parent Activation Measure for Developmental Disabilities (PAM-DD) in Caregivers of Individuals With ASD.Journal of autism and developmental disordersThe Parent Activation Measure for Developmental Disabilities (PAM-DD) is not a single score. It splits into two distinct parts: active intervention and passive cooperation. These parts correlate differently with child behavior and sleep, so clinicians should not treat the total score as a unified measure of parental engagement.
• OTSLPCohort2023Characterizing Daily-Life Social Interactions in Adolescents and Young Adults with Neurodevelopmental Disorders: A Comparison Between Individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorders and 22q11.2 Deletion Syndrome.Journal of autism and developmental disordersAdolescents with autism or 22q11 deletion spend similar time alone as peers, but less with friends and more with family. Those with autism feel judged and lonely in company. Those with 22q11 enjoy interactions but prefer being alone, suggesting different therapy targets.
• PTOTSLPCohort2023The Moderating Role of Motivation in the Real-Time Associations of Fatigue, Cognitive Complaints, and Pain With Depressed Mood Among Stroke Survivors: An Ecological Momentary Assessment Study.Archives of physical medicine and rehabilitationFor stroke survivors, feeling tired, in pain, or mentally slow was linked to feeling depressed in the moment. However, doing activities because they were personally meaningful, rather than out of pressure or obligation, weakened this link. Clinicians should support autonomous motivation.
• SLPPilot2023Parent-Led Cognitive Behavioural Therapy for Children with Autism Spectrum Conditions. A Pilot Study.Journal of autism and developmental disordersParents of anxious autistic children who completed an 8-session CBT group reported reduced anxiety and family accommodation at 3-month follow-up. With no control group, these gains cannot be separated from natural change or assessment bias.
• PTOTSLPOther2022R2Play development: Fostering user-driven technology that supports return-to-play decision-making following pediatric concussion.Frontiers in rehabilitation sciencesClinicians rated the new R2Play return-to-play interface as easy to use, scoring 81% on a usability test. Five testers navigated the system without getting stuck, though some initially missed buttons. The tool is a prototype and not yet proven to help patients.
• PTOTQualitative2022The Concerns and Experiences of Patients With Lumbar Spinal Stenosis Regarding Prehabilitation and Recovery After Spine Surgery: A Qualitative Study.Archives of rehabilitation research and clinical translationPatients with lumbar spinal stenosis wanted more clear information before surgery. Many feared prehabilitation because pain and travel made clinic visits hard. Postoperative exercises were generally seen as helpful, but pandemic closures and comorbidities hindered recovery for some.
• PTOther2022Playfully Assessing Lower Extremity Selective Voluntary Motor Control in Children With Cerebral Palsy: Psychometric Study.JMIR rehabilitation and assistive technologiesA playful game using leg sensors could separate children with cerebral palsy from peers, but it did not match standard clinical scores well. It may add detail, not replace usual assessment.
• PTOTSLPRCT2022A Longitudinal RCT of P-ESDM With and Without Parental Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction: Impact on Child Outcomes.Journal of autism and developmental disordersAdding parental mindfulness training to early autism intervention did not improve child outcomes. Children in both groups showed similar decreases in autism severity and skill development, regardless of whether parents received the extra support sessions.
• SLPQualitative2022Exploring potential sources of childhood trauma: A qualitative study with autistic adults and caregivers.Autism : the international journal of research and practiceAutistic adults and caregivers described childhood trauma from bullying, social exclusion, restraint or forced therapy, blocked opportunities, sensory events, and changes they could not predict. The standard trauma checklist did not capture many of these experiences.
• PTOTSLPOther2022Effect of exoskeleton-assisted Body Weight-Supported Treadmill Training on gait function for patients with chronic stroke: a scoping review.Journal of neuroengineering and rehabilitationExoskeleton-assisted treadmill training improved walking in 10 of 11 studies, but it was not better than therapist-assisted training. The robot's value appears to be reducing physical burden on therapists while maintaining similar gait gains, not adding superior efficacy.
• PTOTSLPSystematic Review2022Dysphagia, dysphonia and olfactory disease: a map of Cochrane evidence relevant to rehabilitation for people with post COVID-19 condition.European journal of physical and rehabilitation medicineNo Cochrane reviews exist for treating voice or smell loss in post-COVID. For swallowing, one review of stroke patients suggests behavioral strategies and TMS may help, but evidence quality is low and does not directly prove these treatments work for post-COVID patients.
• SLPOther2022Friendship quality among autistic and non-autistic (pre-) adolescents: Protective or risk factor for mental health?Autism : the international journal of research and practiceAutistic pre-adolescents reported less positive friendship quality than non-autistic peers, while negative features were similar. They also had more depressive and anxiety symptoms. For the 18 autistic girls, higher positive friendship quality appeared linked to higher anxiety.
• PTQualitative2022A critical phenomenological investigation in the use of touch as "know how" in practical physiotherapy in primary care with children and adults.Frontiers in rehabilitation sciencesPhysiotherapists in these encounters used touch as embodied know-how: watching small bodily signs, adjusting space and words, and letting patients set boundaries. The examples show touch as responsive, not a fixed technique.
• PTOTSLPOther2022Interaction of network and rehabilitation therapy parameters in defining recovery after stroke in a Bilateral Neural Network.Journal of neuroengineering and rehabilitationIn a computer model of stroke, exploratory movements across a full workspace improved reaching accuracy more than repetitive stereotypic movements. This benefit occurred regardless of whether the healthy arm was restrained or used. The model suggests movement variety, not hand selection, drives recovery.
• PTOTCohort2022Characteristics Associated With Perceived Underemployment Among Participants With Spinal Cord Injury.Archives of rehabilitation research and clinical translationAmong employed people with spinal cord injury, 24.6% perceived themselves as underemployed. Higher earnings, health benefits, and being married were linked to lower odds of feeling underemployed, while working in sales or management/professional roles was linked to higher odds.
• OTQualitative2022Parent-Reported Strengths and Positive Qualities of Adolescents and Adults with Autism Spectrum Disorder and/or Intellectual Disability.Journal of autism and developmental disordersParents reported strengths for 97% of autistic and intellectually disabled adolescents and adults. Kindness and sociability were most common. Notably, 'work ethic' and 'motivation' emerged as distinct strengths, particularly in older participants, independent of IQ or verbal ability.
• Systematic Review2022Rehabilitation interventions for depression symptoms among cancer patients in Palestine: A systematic review.Frontiers in rehabilitation sciencesDepression rehabilitation for cancer patients in Palestine is limited to non-pharmacological psychosocial and spiritual support. While international evidence supports combined drug and therapy approaches, local resources are scarce, with palliative care only recently established in 2015.
• SLPQualitative2022A virtuous circle: Stakeholder perspectives of a short-term intensive parent training programme delivered within the context of routine services for autism in China.Autism : the international journal of research and practiceCaregivers valued autism knowledge and hands-on practice but found the 11-week programme too short to build confidence. They requested structured childcare, family training and ongoing support. Practitioners reported high stress and insufficient supervision despite delivering the content with high fidelity.
• PTCohort2022Association Between Intracompartmental Pressures in the Deep Posterior Compartment of the Leg and Conservative Treatment Outcome for Exercise-Related Leg Pain in Military Service Members.Archives of rehabilitation research and clinical translationDeep posterior compartment pressure at intake did not predict return to duty after conservative treatment in military service members with exercise-related leg pain. A lower self-rated leg function score was linked to poorer return-to-duty outcome.
• PTOTOther2023Psychometric Properties of a New Measure of Upper Limb Performance in Post-Stroke Individuals: Trunk-Based Index of Performance.Neurorehabilitation and neural repairA new measure called IPt combines speed, accuracy, and trunk compensation in stroke reaching. It showed excellent stability over time and could distinguish mild from moderate-to-severe impairment, offering a way to track motor skill changes beyond standard clinical scores.
• SLPOther2023Effects of Parental Involvement in Robot-Assisted Autism Therapy.Journal of autism and developmental disordersParental presence did not significantly change overall child engagement during robot-assisted autism therapy. Subgroup analysis suggested non-verbal children engaged more with parents present, while verbal children spoke less and showed more aggression. The study was too small to confirm these effects.
• PTOTSLPQualitative2023Beyond Friendship: The Spectrum of Social Participation of Autistic Adults.Journal of autism and developmental disordersForty autistic adults described finding belonging through work, neighborhoods, interest groups, support services, and online platforms. Casual encounters and acquaintances mattered as much as close friendships. Clinicians should ask about these varied contexts rather than focusing only on friendship quality.
• OTQualitative2023Resilience and Coping Strategies in Adults with Autism Spectrum Disorder.Journal of autism and developmental disordersAdults with ASD described resilience as adjusting routines, using supports, recognising strengths, and processing trauma, while facing pressure to conform and negative assumptions about abilities.
• SLPRCT2023Parent-Child Interaction Therapy for Children with Disruptive Behaviors and Autism: A Randomized Clinical Trial.Journal of autism and developmental disordersChildren with autism and disruptive behavior showed large reductions in aggression and major gains in parent-child interaction after Parent-Child Interaction Therapy. These benefits occurred regardless of autism severity, medication use, age, or language level, and the therapy reduced parental stress.
• PTOTSLPSurvey2023Impact of the COVID-19 Pandemic on Daily Life: Diverse Experiences for Autistic Adults.Journal of autism and developmental disordersAutistic adults reported higher stress and mixed pandemic impacts. Home life was often positive due to predictability, but social and work life suffered from isolation and routine loss. Telehealth was polarizing: some preferred its low sensory demand, while others found it exhausting and insufficient for complex needs.
• SLPQualitative2022Why young people stop taking their attention deficit hyperactivity disorder medication: A thematic analysis of interviews with young people.Child: care, health and developmentYoung people with ADHD stopped medication when side effects outweighed benefits, or when they believed they had outgrown the condition. Practical barriers like travel costs and moving house also caused unintentional discontinuation.
• PTOTSLPCohort2022Successful Community Discharge Among Older Adults With Traumatic Brain Injury Admitted to Inpatient Rehabilitation Facilities.Archives of rehabilitation research and clinical translationMost older adults with traumatic brain injury return home after inpatient rehab. Those living alone before injury were less likely to succeed than those living with others. Higher motor and cognitive scores on admission predicted a better chance of going home.
• PTOTSLPSystematic Review2022Service Delivery Models for the Management of Pediatric and Adolescent Concussion: A Systematic Review.Archives of rehabilitation research and clinical translationMost concussion studies measure provider habits or costs, not patient recovery. Specialists deliver active exercise and multidisciplinary care, while generalists often lack standardized tools. Telemedicine improves access for rural families but cannot replace in-person neurologic exams.