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 475 OF 704 · NEWEST FIRST

• PTOTSLPSystematic Review2022Screening and Assessment of Cancer-Related Fatigue: A Clinical Practice Guideline for Health Care Providers.Physical therapyScreening for cancer-related fatigue is inconsistent. The EORTC-QLQ-C30 is the only Grade A screening tool. For assessment, use the Piper Fatigue Scale-Revised, FACIT-F, or PROMIS Fatigue Short Forms. Choose tools based on the patient's stage of survivorship and language needs.
• SLPOther2022A new dynamic word learning task to diagnose language disorder in French-speaking monolingual and bilingual children.Frontiers in rehabilitation sciencesA dynamic word-learning task accurately identified language disorder in children aged 4-6 but failed for those aged 7-8. The task did not penalize bilingual children, suggesting it is a promising screening tool for younger groups only.
• PTOTSLPOther2022Incidence and Outcomes of Laryngeal Complications Following Adult Cardiac Surgery: A National Analysis.DysphagiaLaryngeal complications after cardiac surgery affect 1.7% of patients. They do not increase mortality but are linked to more pneumonia, longer stays, and higher costs. Risk rises with age, female sex, and complex valve operations, while high-volume hospitals see fewer cases.
• SLPOther2022Efficacy of PEERS® for Adolescents via Telehealth Delivery.Journal of autism and developmental disordersAdolescents with autism who did PEERS® for Adolescents online improved social skills, conversation knowledge, and reported more peer get-togethers. Their changes matched in-person PEERS® on most outcomes, so online delivery can support friendship skills.
• PTOTSLPQualitative2022An interdisciplinary nationwide complex intervention for lifespan neurodevelopmental service development: Underpinning principles and realist programme theory.Frontiers in rehabilitation sciencesStakeholders identified seven practitioner-level mechanisms for successful service change: being action-oriented, providing concise evidence-informed information, and being an accessible team. These principles guided the National Autism Implementation Team in Scotland.
• PTOTSLPOther2022Changes in cerebral blood flow before, during, and after forward and backward walking in stroke patients trained using virtual reality walking videos with deliberately induced inaccuracies in walking speed estimations.Journal of physical therapy scienceWatching backward-walking VR videos increased brain activity in the right prefrontal cortex during the video and during subsequent backward walking. Forward walking showed no significant change. This suggests backward walking may engage more cognitive control, but clinical functional gains were not measured.
• SLPSurvey2022Cognitive empathy across the lifespan.Developmental medicine and child neurologyCognitive empathy peaks in middle adulthood and declines sharply after age 75, especially in men. Female advantage persists across the lifespan. Adolescence shows a temporary dip. Use this to contextualize social cognition changes, not as diagnostic evidence.
• SLPPilot2022Characterizing Effortful Swallows from Healthy Community Dwelling Adults Across the Lifespan Using High-Resolution Cervical Auscultation Signals and MBSImP Scores: A Preliminary Study.DysphagiaHigh-resolution cervical auscultation signals distinguished effortful from normal swallows with 76% accuracy in healthy adults, but videofluoroscopy ratings showed no difference. This suggests the sensor detects the maneuver even when standard clinical scores do not change.
• PTOTCohort2022Daily-Living Freezing of Gait as Quantified Using Wearables in People With Parkinson Disease: Comparison With Self-Report and Provocation Tests.Physical therapyWearable monitoring of freezing of gait in daily life did not correlate with self-reported scores, but matched off-medication provoking tests. This suggests questionnaires miss real-world frequency, while wearables capture objective data that clinics may not.
• SLPCase Report2022Bilateral hearing aid use is feasible in patients with well-preserved hearing who struggle to acclimate to combined electro-acoustic (hybrid) stimulation.International journal of audiologyA patient with well-preserved hearing who struggled with a hybrid cochlear implant successfully returned to bilateral hearing aids. He reported more natural sound quality and better speech understanding in noise, achieving a 77% score with hearing aids compared to 38% with the implant.
• SLPRCT2022Development, assessment, and monitoring of audiologic treatment fidelity in the aging and cognitive health evaluation in elders (ACHIEVE) randomised controlled trial.International journal of audiologyThe ACHIEVE hearing intervention fidelity plan met 96% of recommended NIH behavioral fidelity criteria. Raters noted gaps in provider hiring details and in describing other effects not specific to the active treatment. This is quality control, not evidence that the hearing intervention slows cognitive decline.
• PTOTSLPRCT2022A Novel Balloon Catheter-based Dilation Intervention for Patients with Cricopharyngeus Achalasia After Stroke: A Randomized Study.DysphagiaA novel balloon catheter shortened dilation duration to 9 days versus 14 days for standard catheters. It improved swallowing function scores and reduced pain without increasing complications. Both groups also received routine swallowing training and electrical stimulation.
• PTOTOther2022Analysis of sagittal thoracolumbar spine and hip joint movements during sit-to-stand using a 2D image analysis freeware.Journal of physical therapy scienceFree 2D video software matches 3D motion capture for overall trunk angles and hip-spine coordination during sit-to-stand, but individual spine and hip angles differ before standing up. It reliably detects the altered movement patterns in late pregnancy that total trunk angle misses.
• PTQualitative2022The impact of digital physical therapy during COVID-19 lockdown in children with developmental disorders: A qualitative study.Brazilian journal of physical therapyParents found digital physical therapy useful because it let treatment continue, but they felt untrained, burdened, and missed hands-on contact. They preferred face-to-face therapy and saw digital sessions as occasional complements.
• PTOther2022The Ziegler Test Is Reliable and Valid for Measuring Freezing of Gait in People With Parkinson Disease.Physical therapyThe Ziegler test total score showed good agreement among physical therapists and excellent agreement when the same raters rescored them later. Scores and duration correlated with percentage of time spent frozen. Use the total score, not individual start, turn, or doorway ratings.
• PTRCT2022Implementing a Personalized Physical Therapy Approach (Coach2Move) Is Effective in Increasing Physical Activity and Improving Functional Mobility in Older Adults: A Cluster-Randomized, Stepped Wedge Trial.Physical therapyA personalized physical therapy approach increased weekly physical activity by 297 minutes and improved functional mobility by 14 seconds on the Timed Up & Go test at 6 months compared to usual care. These benefits persisted at 12 months despite fewer treatment sessions.
• SLPOther2023Psychometric properties of the English language version of the C-BiLLT evaluated in typically developing Canadian children.Journal of pediatric rehabilitation medicineIn 80 typically developing Canadian children, a computer language comprehension test gave stable scores over about three weeks and rose with age. It can be completed using eye gaze, switches, touch, or partner scanning. In 9 children with cerebral palsy, completion was incomplete.
• SLPCase Series2023Prelinguistic intersubjective and socio-communicative skills in infants with neurodevelopmental disabilities aged 0-36 months: A new assessment and parent support tool.Frontiers in rehabilitation sciencesInfants with neurodevelopmental disabilities who cannot be tested conventionally can be observed during daily routines with a checklist. Case reports of changes during hospital rehabilitation with speech therapy, physical therapy, motor and educational work, and parent coaching do not prove the tool or treatment works.
• PTOTSystematic Review2023Bimanual movements in children with cerebral palsy: a systematic review of instrumented assessments.Journal of neuroengineering and rehabilitationMotion capture tools distinguish children with CP from typically developing peers during bimanual tasks, but their reliability and ability to track therapy change remain unproven. Lab protocols fail to capture real-world movement, limiting their use as standalone clinical measures.
• PTOTSLPSurvey2023Patient experiences receiving rehabilitation care via telehealth: Identifying opportunities for remote care.Frontiers in rehabilitation sciencesPatients at a rehabilitation hospital reported high satisfaction with telehealth, rating visits as easy, safe, and effective. This positive experience was consistent across neurological, pain, and musculoskeletal conditions, including multidisciplinary team visits.
• PTOTCase Report2023Improving functional outcomes and quality of life in an elderly woman with sarcopenia and spinal Tuberculosis: A case report.Frontiers in rehabilitation sciencesAn elderly woman with spinal tuberculosis and sarcopenia improved her independence and quality of life after a three-month multidisciplinary rehabilitation programme. Her ability to perform daily activities increased, but this single case cannot prove the treatment works for others.
• SLPSurvey2023Sex differences in predictors and outcomes of camouflaging: Comparing diagnosed autistic, high autistic trait and low autistic trait young adults.Autism : the international journal of research and practiceOverall, sex did not predict camouflaging, but diagnosed females reported more than diagnosed males; high-trait and comparison groups showed no sex difference. Camouflaging was linked to poorer quality of life, including poorer social quality of life in males without a diagnosis.
• SLPCase-Control2023Emotion recognition of faces and emoji in individuals with moderate-severe traumatic brain injury.Brain injuryPeople with moderate-severe TBI recognized basic emotions in emoji as accurately as peers. However, they were significantly worse at recognizing social emotions like embarrassment or anxiety in emoji, despite feeling just as confident in their guesses.
• Narrative Review2023A person-centered approach to home and community-based services outcome measurement.Frontiers in rehabilitation sciencesCurrent home and community-based service outcome measures mostly check if people hit standard benchmarks, not if they achieved the specific life goals they personally wanted. The authors argue for tools that let individuals define and rate their own progress.
• SLPCohort2023Self-harm and Suicidality Experiences of Middle-Age and Older Adults With vs. Without High Autistic Traits.Journal of autism and developmental disordersMiddle-aged and older adults with high autistic traits reported significantly higher rates of suicidal ideation (73% vs 30%), deliberate self-harm (20% vs 5%), and suicidal self-harm (13% vs 3%) than those without. These risks persisted after accounting for depression symptoms.
• PTOTOther2023Smartphone Global Positioning System-Based System to Assess Mobility in Health Research: Development, Accuracy, and Usability Study.JMIR rehabilitation and assistive technologiesAn open-source smartphone GPS system correctly labelled 97.40% of all samples. 9 older adults tested it, and results indicated easy integration into daily life. It measures out-of-home mobility, not a treatment.
• OTSLPPilot2023Appropriateness, Acceptability, and Feasibility of a Neurodiversity-Based Self-determination Program for Autistic Adults.Journal of autism and developmental disorders31 autistic adults found a multi-component self-determination program acceptable and feasible, and most reported goal progress, but no control group means the program was not shown to cause change.
• SLPSystematic Review2022Stakeholder experiences, attitudes and perspectives on inclusive education for children with developmental disabilities in sub-Saharan Africa: A systematic review of qualitative studies.Autism : the international journal of research and practiceTeachers want to include children with developmental disabilities but lack training, resources, and specialist support. Peer collaboration and parental involvement help, but stigma and overcrowded classrooms often lead to exclusionary practices and bullying.
• PTOTSLPOther2022Cross-Cultural Adaptation and Validation of the Italian Version of the Dysphagia Handicap Index (I-DHI).DysphagiaThe Italian Dysphagia Handicap Index is a reliable 25-item questionnaire that takes under ten minutes to complete. It accurately tracks how swallowing problems affect quality of life in adults with neurological and cancer diagnoses.
• PTPilot2022Effects of resistance training on baroreflex sensitivity function in healthy males.Journal of physical therapy scienceLow-intensity knee extension exercise improved the blood-pressure reflex after exercise in healthy young men. Medium and high loads did not, despite changes in heart-rate control.
• PTPilot2022Magnitude, validity and responsiveness of dynamometer measured neck retraction strength in patients referred with neck pain to out-patient physical therapy.Journal of physical therapy scienceNeck retraction strength measured with a handheld dynamometer increased significantly over physical therapy episodes, from 76.5 N to 119.5 N. This measure tracked pain levels but not disability scores, suggesting it captures a specific motor deficit rather than overall function.
• PTOTOther2022Comparison of the effective intensity of transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation contralateral to a pain site for analgesia.Journal of physical therapy scienceApplying strong TENS to the opposite wrist eased experimental heat pain more than doing nothing, but it was no better than a comfortable intensity. No change in heart-rate variability was seen. This is a small lab study in healthy women.
• PTOTOther2022Evaluation of autonomic nervous system responses during isometric handgrip exercise using nonlinear analysis of heart rate variability.Journal of physical therapy scienceIn 15 healthy young adults, autonomic responses to handgrip exercise did not differ between 30% and 50% of maximum strength. Pulse rate rose and heart rhythm regularity increased during gripping regardless of intensity, with no interaction effect.
• PTOTPilot2022Effects of half-body and foot baths on peripheral circulation in healthy adult males: a pilot study.Journal of physical therapy scienceIn 10 healthy men, a 20-minute low-leg bath at 42°C increased earlobe blood flow by 1.7 times baseline and kept it elevated after bathing. Half-body baths caused a larger initial spike but a rapid drop and a significant rise in pulse rate, while foot baths showed no significant change.
• PTOTOther2022The Role of Exercise Self-Efficacy in Exercise Participation Among Women With Persistent Fatigue After Breast Cancer: A Mixed-Methods Study.Physical therapyFor breast cancer survivors with persistent fatigue, low confidence in their ability to exercise predicts less actual exercise. Survivors with higher confidence viewed exercise as a fatigue management tool and had strong support systems, while those with lower confidence felt unsupported and struggled with commitment.
• SLPOther2022Widespread clinical implementation of the teen online problem-solving program: Progress, barriers, and lessons learned.Frontiers in rehabilitation sciencesImplementing the Teen Online Problem Solving program across 15 hospitals reached 381 patients, falling short of enrollment targets. Therapist-guided delivery saw much higher completion rates than self-guided online modules, while speech-language pathologists were successfully trained to deliver the intervention.
• PTOTSurvey2022A survey of physical and occupational therapists' views on lumbar loading movements.Journal of physical therapy sciencePhysical and occupational therapists in Japan most often listed lifting heavy objects while bending forward, trunk rotation, and holding heavy objects while standing as lumbar-loading. Grabbing high places and picking up floor items were also common.
• PTOther2022A bibliometric analysis study of blood flow restriction using CiteSpace.Journal of physical therapy scienceResearch on blood flow restriction has shifted from safety checks to muscle growth mechanisms. Physical therapists are key users, but this analysis only maps who published what. It offers no evidence on whether the treatment works or how to dose it.
• PTOTSLPCase Series2022Speech and Swallowing Outcomes Following Surgical Resection with Immediate Free Tissue Transfer Reconstruction for Advanced Osteoradionecrosis of the Mandible Following Radiation Treatment for Head and Neck Cancer.DysphagiaIn ten patients with severe jaw bone death, surgery and reconstruction left swallowing and speech outcomes split. Half kept or improved their diet, while half declined. Most speech stayed stable, but two patients became less understandable. Expect mixed functional results.
• OTQualitative2022Lived experiences of adolescents with fetal alcohol spectrum disorder.Developmental medicine and child neurologyFour adolescents with fetal alcohol spectrum disorder described anxiety as a primary barrier to daily activities. They identified routines, supportive relationships, and using personal talents as key factors that helped them overcome this anxiety and participate.
• SLPCohort2022The Natural Swallow: Factors Affecting Subject Choice of Bolus Volume and Pharyngeal Swallow Parameters in a Self-selected Swallow.DysphagiaHealthy adults choose a consistent, comfortable sip volume averaging 16.66 mL. Swallowing this self-selected volume requires lower peak pressures in the tongue base and upper esophagus than swallowing a fixed 10 mL bolus, suggesting it is a more efficient mechanical action.
• PTOTCohort2023Dystonia in individuals with spastic cerebral palsy and isolated periventricular leukomalacia.Developmental medicine and child neurologyDystonia was found on expert video review in 50 of 85 ambulatory children and adults with spastic cerebral palsy and isolated periventricular leukomalacia. It was more common with higher gross motor impairment, and often affected the fingers or hips.
• PTOTCohort2023More Physical Activity Is Correlated With Reduction in Kinesiophobia for Adolescents With Persistent Symptoms After Concussion.Journal of sport rehabilitationFor adolescents with persistent concussion symptoms, taking more steps and exercising more often during recovery correlated with a moderate reduction in fear of movement. This link was not seen in those who recovered quickly, and intensity or duration did not matter.
• SLPSystematic Review2023A Systematic Review of Autistic People and the Criminal Justice System: An Update of King and Murphy (2014).Journal of autism and developmental disordersAutistic people are not necessarily more likely to offend than non-autistic people, but they struggle to understand court proceedings. Police often miss autism signs, and autistic individuals face high rates of victimisation and self-harm within the justice system.
• PTOTSLPCohort2023Ultrasound-based Neuropathy Diagnosis in COVID-19 Patients in Post-intensive Care Rehabilitation Settings: A Retrospective Observational Study.Archives of physical medicine and rehabilitationUltrasound scans of the common fibular nerve showed a larger nerve size in patients with severe foot drop compared to those with mild weakness. A cross-sectional area above 0.20 cm2 was proposed as a potential screening threshold for nerve injury in post-ICU patients.
• OTSurvey2023COVID-19 Induced Environments, Health-Related Quality of Life Outcomes and Problematic Behaviors: Evidence from Children with Syndromic Autism Spectrum Disorders.Journal of autism and developmental disordersIn children with syndromic autism, caregiver reports linked lower child quality of life to reduced parent mental health appointments and TV at least 3 hours daily. Outdoor time was linked to fewer angry outbursts and daze, but not clearly to total quality of life.
• PTOTOther2023Mobile Robotic Balance Assistant (MRBA): a gait assistive and fall intervention robot for daily living.Journal of neuroengineering and rehabilitationA prototype robot slowed walking speed and step length in users but detected 94% of simulated falls in healthy adults with no false alarms. It has not been tested on patients with balance impairments, so its real-world safety and effectiveness remain unknown.
• PTOTSLPCohort2023Urgent computed tomography angiography in paediatric stroke.Developmental medicine and child neurologyUrgent CT angiography quickly identified large vessel strokes, enabling timely endovascular therapy. Children with atypical symptoms like seizures or vomiting were diagnosed much slower, missing treatment windows. CT angiography is a useful first step when MRI is not immediately available.
• PTOTPilot2023Gamified Physical Rehabilitation for Older Adults With Musculoskeletal Issues: Pilot Noninferiority Randomized Clinical Trial.JMIR rehabilitation and assistive technologiesAdding a gamified exercise machine to standard physiotherapy did not change functional outcomes compared to standard care alone. The study was too small to prove the device is as effective as usual therapy, and no significant differences were found in strength, mobility, or daily living skills.
• SLPNarrative Review2023A Short History of High-Resolution Esophageal Manometry.DysphagiaThis paper traces the history of esophageal manometry technology from line-tracing catheters to high-resolution systems and the Chicago Classification. It describes how the tools evolved but reports no new patient outcomes or evidence on treatment efficacy.