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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• PTOther2023Comparison of changes in thigh circumference during the menstrual cycle between female transfemoral amputees and non-amputee females: examination of the reliability and comparison of diurnal and day-to-day fluctuations.Journal of physical therapy scienceSelf-measured thigh circumference was repeatable in two female transfemoral amputees, but with only two amputees, menstrual-cycle and time-of-day patterns cannot yet guide prosthetic fitting decisions.
• OTSystematic Review2023Patient and Public Involvement in Occupational Therapy Health Research: A Scoping Review.OTJR : occupation, participation and healthPatient and public involvement in occupational therapy research varied widely in how it was done and when it happened. None of the included studies formally evaluated the impact of this involvement, though researchers reported anecdotal benefits to study design and ethics.
• PTOther2023Evaluating the immediate effect of the speed alteration task on walking stability using the Timed Up and Go test.Journal of physical therapy scienceIn 13 healthy young adults, a walking task where speed changed repeatedly to a rhythm made the Timed Up and Go faster and quicker immediately after, compared with walking at a constant speed. The turnaround part did not change, and no older adults were tested.
• PTOTOther2023Assessing real-world gait with digital technology? Validation, insights and recommendations from the Mobilise-D consortium.Journal of neuroengineering and rehabilitationA lower-back wearable could identify walking bouts, steps, and cadence reasonably well in real life, but stride length was unreliable, especially for slow or short bouts.
• PTCohort2023Relationship of early postoperative perceived leg length discrepancy to the progression of osteoarthritis in the contralateral hip after unilateral total hip arthroplasty-a retrospective cohort study using propensity score matching.Journal of physical therapy sciencePatients who felt their operated leg was longer 3 weeks after one-sided hip replacement had more joint space narrowing in the opposite hip at 1 year when similar patients were matched (1.00 mm vs 0.22 mm). Without matching, the difference was not clear enough.
• PTOther2023Peak vertical ground force of hand-knee crawling in human adults.Journal of physical therapy scienceWhen healthy adults crawled on hands and knees, their knees bore significantly more load than their hands. This mirrors how humans evolved to free their forelimbs for walking, but the study did not test patients or fall risk.
• Other2023Guidance to best tools and practices for systematic reviews1.Journal of pediatric rehabilitation medicineThere is no clinical finding in this paper. It is a methodological guide on how to conduct systematic reviews, offering no evidence about any treatment, patient outcome, or therapy.
• PTNarrative Review2023Ecological and Specific Evidence-Based Safe Return To Play After Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction In Soccer Players: A New International Paradigm.International journal of sports physical therapyCurrent return-to-play testing for soccer players after ACL reconstruction often misses ecological demands. A proposed two-phase protocol combines standard clinical measures with field-based simulations of match intensity, fatigue, and dual-tasking to better predict safe readiness.
• SLPQualitative2022"Knowledge is Power": Parent Views on the Benefits of Early Diagnosis and Awareness of Sex Chromosome Multisomy Among Pediatric Professionals.Journal of developmental and behavioral pediatrics : JDBPParents of children with sex chromosome multisomies reported that speech, learning, and behavioral signs were missed by pediatric professionals, delaying diagnosis. They urged greater awareness of these soft markers to trigger earlier referral and support.
• SLPOther2022Black Families' Experiences of Developmental Screening: Review of Well-Child Visits to Inform Enhanced Autism Spectrum Disorder Risk Assessment.Journal of developmental and behavioral pediatrics : JDBPFor Black children later diagnosed with autism, parents voiced developmental concerns in 62% of visits. Referrals were made in 53.5% of visits, and 10% of visits had parent-only concerns with no referral.
• OTSystematic Review2022Indigenous Peoples and Occupational Therapy in Canada: A scoping review.Canadian journal of occupational therapy. Revue canadienne d'ergotherapieMost Canadian occupational therapy literature on Indigenous Peoples is reflective grey literature, not primary research. Of eight empirical studies, only two used Indigenous methodologies or had Indigenous leadership. Partnership is a dominant theme, but concrete strategies and community-led evidence remain scarce.
• OTOther2022Parents' and Therapists' Satisfaction with Four Early Childhood Power Mobility Devices.Canadian journal of occupational therapy. Revue canadienne d'ergotherapieParents and therapists were generally satisfied with four power mobility devices after a single trial, but satisfaction varied by device. After a 6-month loan, parent satisfaction decreased slightly but remained high, while therapist satisfaction stayed stable.
• OTSurvey2022Executive functions and household chores: Does engagement in chores predict children's cognition?Australian occupational therapy journalChildren who do more self-care and family-care chores, like making their own meal or helping with dishes, show better working memory and inhibition. Pet-care chores did not predict these cognitive skills. This is an association, not proof that chores cause better executive function.
• OTQualitative2022Healthy Mothers Healthy Families, Health Promoting Activity Coaching for mothers of children with a disability: Exploring mothers' perspectives of programme feasibility.Australian occupational therapy journalMothers of children with disabilities valued brief health coaching from their child's OT, feeling 'seen' rather than just a caregiver. They found the accountability helpful but noted the programme required their own effort to change habits, and did not replace medical care.
• OTQualitative2022'I'm institutionalised … there's not much I can do': Lived experience of housing related delayed discharge.Australian occupational therapy journalTen consumers waiting for housing described being institutionalised by a total loss of choice. They could not control basic routines, access meaningful activities, or arrange their own discharge, leading to reduced well-being and anticipated difficulties transitioning back to the community.
• OTCase-Control2023Prism Adaptation Treatment for Right-Sided and Left-Sided Spatial Neglect: A Retrospective Case-Matched Study.Archives of rehabilitation research and clinical translationPatients with right-sided neglect gained more on the neglect severity scale than those with left-sided neglect after prism adaptation. However, functional independence gains and discharge outcomes were identical between the two groups.
• SLPOther2023Effects of Gamification on Assessment of Spatial Release From Masking.American journal of audiologyGamified hearing tests gave similar results to standard ones when stopped at the same point. But because the game took three times longer, it let participants practice more, revealing better performance in noisy conditions that standard tests miss.
• RCT2023Acceptance and commitment therapy for autistic adults: A randomized controlled pilot study in a psychiatric outpatient setting.Autism : the international journal of research and practiceAutistic adults in psychiatric care who joined an acceptance and commitment therapy group reported less stress and higher life satisfaction than those receiving usual care alone. The effects were seen at the end of the 14-week programme.
• PTOTSLPOther2023Translation and adaptation of the stroke-specific quality of life scale into Swahili.The South African journal of physiotherapyA stroke quality-of-life questionnaire was translated into Swahili and checked with 32 people with stroke. 46 of 49 items were understood, and average scores were 82 for English and 81 for Swahili on a 49 to 245 scale, though vision items needed revision.
• PTOTSLPSurvey2023Caregivers' perception of adults with Down syndrome willingness to participate in research.Journal of intellectual disability research : JIDRCaregivers report that adults with Down syndrome are willing to participate in research, particularly non-invasive studies like surveys and observational trials. Willingness drops sharply for invasive procedures like injections, and older adults are perceived as less interested in participation.
• SLPCohort2023A Longitudinal Investigation of Code-Related Emergent Literacy Skills in Children Who Are Deaf and Hard of Hearing Across the Preschool Years.American journal of speech-language pathologyChildren who are deaf or hard of hearing start preschool behind in phonological awareness, memory, and print concepts. They learn at the same rate as hearing peers but never catch up. Alphabet knowledge and rapid naming are strengths. Separate these from print concepts in assessment.
• PTOTCohort2023An Initial Assessment of the Decline With Age for the 6-minute Walk Test (6MWT) in Chinese Older Adults With Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD).Archives of rehabilitation research and clinical translationIn 525 Chinese older adults with COPD, six-minute walk distance dropped sharply as disease severity increased and with advancing age. Mean distance fell from 317 meters in mild disease to 168 meters in very severe disease, with further decline after age 70.
• PTOTCohort2023Hours and costs of formal and informal care following Traumatic Brain Injury and Spinal Cord Injury sustained through Motor Vehicle Accidents: A Cross-sectional Study.Journal of rehabilitation medicinePeople with spinal cord injury used more care hours and cost more annually than those with brain injury. Informal care by family or friends made up the largest share of costs for both groups, exceeding formal paid services.
• OTSLPQualitative2023Self-advocates with Down syndrome research the lived experiences of COVID-19 lockdowns in Aotearoa New Zealand.Journal of applied research in intellectual disabilities : JARIDPeople with Down syndrome relied heavily on family for support and information during lockdowns, with most lacking professional assistance. While isolation from friends caused distress, participants used technology like Zoom to stay connected and generally reported resilience and positive adaptation.
• PTRCT2023Duration of Electro-Dry Needling Does Not Change the Pain Response After Repeated Nociceptive Thermal Stimuli in Asymptomatic Individuals: A Randomized Intervention Study.Archives of rehabilitation research and clinical translationElectro-dry needling reduced pain sensitivity in healthy adults, but the duration of treatment made no difference. Whether needles were left in for 10 minutes or 30 minutes, the immediate reduction in pain response was the same.
• SLPQualitative2023Core Values in the Traditional Provision of Hearing Health Care.Journal of speech, language, and hearing research : JSLHRHearing health care documents most often reflected subjective benefit, with 493 mentions. The study built a codebook of 18 values across logistics, patient experience, and ethics, but it analyzed documents, not patient outcomes or treatment effects.
• SLPNarrative Review2023Opportunities and Challenges for Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology Services in Arabic-Speaking Middle East Countries.Perspectives of the ASHA special interest groupsThis review maps the growth of speech and hearing services in Arabic-speaking Middle East countries. It highlights shortages of qualified clinicians, gaps in public awareness, and a lack of standardized assessment tools for spoken Arabic dialects. It offers no new clinical data or treatment outcomes.
• OTOther2023Activity and Participation, Bimanual Function, and Prosthesis Satisfaction are Strong Predictors of General Well-Being Among Upper Limb Prosthesis Users.Archives of rehabilitation research and clinical translationFor upper limb prosthesis users, feeling able to take part in social roles, doing two-handed tasks, being satisfied with the prosthesis, and having less pain interference were linked to better well-being. Daily wear time was not linked to well-being.
• PTPilot2023The Immediate Effects of Different Types of Augmented Feedback on Fast Walking Speed Performance and Intrinsic Motivation After Stroke.Archives of rehabilitation research and clinical translationAll three feedback types produced small, non-significant increases in fast walking speed. The full VR-exergame yielded the highest interest and enjoyment scores, but this difference did not survive correction for multiple comparisons.
• PTOther2023Age-related differences in reactive balance control and fall-risk in people with chronic stroke.Gait & postureOlder adults with chronic stroke fell more during unexpected slips on their less affected side than younger adults, while slips on the affected side showed no age difference and routine balance tests were similar.
• SLPCase Series2023Ten years' experience with bone conduction hearing aids in the Western Cape, South Africa.The South African journal of communication disorders = Die Suid-Afrikaanse tydskrif vir Kommunikasieafwykings133 bone-conduction hearing devices were fitted at one children's hospital over six years: 104 on softbands and 29 permanent implants. Conductive hearing loss was the most common type, and device issuance fell during 2020.
• PTOTPilot2023Remote Delivery of the Fugl-Meyer Assessment for the Upper Extremity: A Pilot Study to Assess Feasibility, Reliability, and Validity.Archives of rehabilitation research and clinical translationRemote administration of the Fugl-Meyer Upper Extremity test showed poor reliability and validity compared to in-person testing. Total scores disagreed significantly between therapists and between remote and in-person methods, meaning current remote protocols cannot accurately replace standard assessment.
• OTSurvey2023Radiographers' musculoskeletal health in Western Switzerland: WRMSDs symptoms prevalence and risk factors.Work (Reading, Mass.)Radiographers in Western Switzerland reported musculoskeletal symptoms very often, especially neck and low back. Awkward postures, force, inadequate equipment, stress, and being a woman were associated with symptoms.
• PTOTSLPSurvey2023Autism-related language preferences of English-speaking individuals across the globe: A mixed methods investigation.Autism research : official journal of the International Society for Autism ResearchMost autistic adults prefer identity-first language like 'autistic person' over 'person with autism'. They reject functioning labels and 'Asperger's' as harmful. Clinicians should ask each patient their preference rather than assuming a standard term.
• OTOther2023Assessing time processing ability and daily time management in persons with dementia: Psychometric properties of three instruments.Australian occupational therapy journalAfter revision, the dementia time-management assessments mostly captured a single area. The self-rating form still needs clearer answer options. The objective test needs harder items for people whose problems are very mild.
• PTOTSLPOther2023Cardiovascular disease risk factors in autistic adults: The impact of sleep quality and antipsychotic medication use.Autism research : official journal of the International Society for Autism ResearchPoorer sleep quality was associated with more cardiovascular risk factors and higher BMI in autistic adults, while antipsychotic use was linked to diabetes but not other risks. Perceived stress showed no association. These are cross-sectional correlations, not proof that treating sleep or stopping medication reduces cardiovascular disease.
• SLPCase-Control2022Altered frontal connectivity as a mechanism for executive function deficits in fragile X syndrome.Molecular autismResting EEG patterns in frontal areas differed in people with fragile X syndrome: stronger high-frequency and weaker low-frequency synchrony was linked to more distractibility and flexibility errors, even after accounting for general cognitive ability.
• OTSurvey2022Sensory approaches in psychiatric units: Patterns and influences of use in one Australian health region.Australian occupational therapy journalMost clinicians used sensory approaches with only a small share of patients. Training and occupational therapy roles were the strongest links to frequent use. Seclusion reduction was rarely a stated goal.
• SLPOther2022Family and Caregiver Characteristics Contribute to Caregiver Change in Use of Strategies and Growth in Child Spoken Language in a Parent-Implemented Language Intervention in Fragile X Syndrome.Perspectives of the ASHA special interest groupsParents of children with Fragile X syndrome reported high levels of mental health symptoms and stress. Higher parental distress and lower competence were linked to less use of language strategies and smaller gains in child speech, suggesting that supporting parent well-being may be necessary for intervention success.
• OTCohort2022Assessment of Instrumental Activities of Daily Living in Preclinical Alzheimer Disease.OTJR : occupation, participation and healthIn cognitively normal older adults, a performance-based IADL test did not separate those with and without preclinical AD. It showed wider score spread than a proxy questionnaire, and poorer checkbook and medication tasks were associated with brain volume and network connection measures.
• PTOther2023The Use of MSK Ultrasound in the Evaluation of Elbow Ulnar Collateral Ligament Injuries.International journal of sports physical therapyThis is a clinical overview describing elbow anatomy, types of ulnar collateral ligament injuries, and the technical use of musculoskeletal ultrasound for diagnosis. It reports no patients, no methods, and no outcomes, so there is nothing here to change your practice on.
• PTSurvey2023Consensus-based recommendations on physical activity and exercise in patients with diabetes at risk of foot ulcerations: a Delphi study.Brazilian journal of physical therapyInternational experts agreed on 86 foot-risk exercise recommendations, including checking feet before activity, using seamless socks, and avoiding weight-bearing with open ulcers. These are expert consensus, not tested interventions.
• PTRCT2023Improving the Effectiveness of Exercise Therapy for Adults With Knee Osteoarthritis: A Pragmatic Randomized Controlled Trial (BEEP Trial).Archives of rehabilitation research and clinical translationAdding more sessions, individual tailoring, or adherence coaching to usual knee osteoarthritis exercise care produced no better pain or function outcomes than usual care. All three groups improved similarly, with about half meeting responder criteria. Usual care remains the effective baseline.
• OTQualitative2023Autistic Adult Perspectives on Occupational Therapy for Autistic Children and Youth.OTJR : occupation, participation and healthAutistic adults advise therapists to stop trying to make children appear neurotypical. They want support for self-advocacy, bodily autonomy, and changing environments or tasks to fit the child, rather than using behavioral strategies to force compliance.
• PTOTSurvey2023The sensitivity and specificity of using the McGill pain subscale for diagnosing neuropathic and non-neuropathic chronic pain in the total joint arthroplasty population.Archives of physiotherapyThe McGill Pain Questionnaire Neuropathic Subscale (NP-MPQ SF-2) showed good accuracy in identifying neuropathic pain in patients with chronic pain after joint replacement. A score of 0.91 or higher was the optimal cutoff, with 89.5% sensitivity and 75.0% specificity.
• OTQualitative2023Occupational therapy practice with terminally ill Chinese older adults in Singapore: A qualitative exploratory study.Australian occupational therapy journalIn Singapore palliative care, occupational therapists described Chinese older adults often preferring family care over independence, deferring choices to family, valuing contribution and rest, and seeing presence as more meaningful than active doing.
• PTNarrative Review2023A guide to identify cervical autonomic dysfunctions (and associated conditions) in patients with musculoskeletal disorders in physical therapy practice.Brazilian journal of physical therapyThis masterclass describes how physical therapists can spot cervical autonomic dysfunctions like Horner syndrome during triage. It reports no patients and no outcomes, so it offers no evidence that any assessment or treatment works.
• SLPOther2023DementiaBank: Theoretical Rationale, Protocol, and Illustrative Analyses.American journal of speech-language pathologyA new standardized protocol for collecting speech samples in dementia research was piloted with 53 older adults. In illustrative analyses, people with MCI produced shorter, less varied narratives than controls, but filler use did not differ between groups.
• OTSystematic Review2023Educational Technologies for Teaching Social Skills to Individuals With Schizophrenia: Scoping Review.OTJR : occupation, participation and healthEducational technologies like VR and apps show promise for social skills in schizophrenia, but evidence is mostly from small pilots. They work best as add-ons to standard therapy, especially when goals are personalized, rather than as standalone cures.
• PTOTOther2023Characteristics of corticomuscular coupling during wheelchair Tai Chi in patients with spinal cord injury.Journal of neuroengineering and rehabilitationWheelchair Tai Chi produced stronger brain-to-muscle coupling in several pathways than aerobic exercise, but no difference in overall cortical activity. Patients showed higher muscle activation than healthy controls, suggesting they compensate for reduced connectivity by working harder.