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 500 OF 704 · NEWEST FIRST

• SLPOther2023Determining the neurocognitive profile of children with tuberous sclerosis complex within the Western Cape region of South Africa.Journal of intellectual disability research : JIDRChildren with tuberous sclerosis complex in South Africa showed severe difficulties in attention, working memory, language, and executive function. Memory skills remained intact. These generalized deficits suggest clinicians should screen for attention problems even when not formally diagnosed.
• PTOTSLPCohort2023Variable patterns of daily activity participation across settings in autistic youth: A latent profile transition analysis.Autism : the international journal of research and practiceMost autistic teens stay in low-participation groups at school and in the community from early to middle adolescence. Only 8% are active across all settings. Environmental supportiveness predicted participation more strongly than income or IQ, suggesting barriers matter more than ability.
• PTOTSLPOther2023Utilization of overground exoskeleton gait training during inpatient rehabilitation: a descriptive analysis.Journal of neuroengineering and rehabilitationPatients with stroke, spinal cord injury, and traumatic brain injury tolerated progressively longer and more independent walking in overground exoskeletons during inpatient rehabilitation. Therapists used specific clinical milestones to decide when to start, challenge, and stop the device, but no control group proves this approach improves outcomes.
• PTOTSLPSurvey2023How are you getting by? Coping in developmental coordination disorder versus attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder.The British journal of occupational therapyAdults with ADHD relied heavily on behavioral strategies like lists and routines. Those with DCD used more cognitive and environmental changes, such as planning ahead or minimizing distractions. People with both conditions reported the widest variety of coping methods, including more medication and therapy use.
• Cohort2023The subcortical correlates of autistic traits in school-age children: a population-based neuroimaging study.Molecular autismIn 7005 children, higher autistic trait scores were not associated with differences in subcortical brain volumes once overall brain size was accounted for. Apparent reductions in nucleus accumbens and putamen volumes disappeared after correcting for intracranial volume or adjusting for co-occurring behavioural symptoms.
• OTSurvey2023Establishment in productive occupations and perceived work ability among former students with special educational needs one year after upper secondary education.Work (Reading, Mass.)One year after school, 63% of students with special needs were working or studying. Those who passed all subjects and did not need time-management aids were more likely to be established. Interviews revealed daily routines and workplace support were key barriers to work ability.
• SLPOther2023Influence of transparency and opacity on the spelling of fricative phonemes.CoDASFirst-grade children made far more spelling errors with opaque fricative sounds than transparent ones. The sound /s/ caused the most mistakes, followed by /z/ and /ʃ/, then /ʒ/. Transparent sounds /f/ and /v/ were spelled correctly most often.
• OTSurvey2023CRISIS AFAR: an international collaborative study of the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on mental health and service access in youth with autism and neurodevelopmental conditions.Molecular autismYouth with autism or neurodevelopmental conditions split into four pandemic impact groups. Only 20% had broad symptom worsening, and this group did not have the greatest service loss. Sleep problems worsened on average, while service losses varied widely.
• OTQualitative2023Exploring the perspectives of 'young adults' (18-24) who have been in formal care and their experiences of attending a socially prescribed community allotment gardening group.The British journal of occupational therapyCare leavers described allotment gardening as a safe space where shared physical tasks with peers reduced isolation. The group offered respite from past trauma, allowing them to build confidence and social connections without scrutiny.
• Other2023Intracortical and intercortical networks in patients after stroke: a concurrent TMS-EEG study.Journal of neuroengineering and rehabilitationChronic stroke patients with mild upper-limb impairment showed reduced excitability in the affected motor cortex and weaker connectivity between that region and frontoparietal areas, measured by brain stimulation and EEG. The study did not test a treatment, so it offers no basis for changing therapy.
• SLPSystematic Review2023Mapping of the characteristics in the CoDAS journal publications in the voice area: a scoping review.CoDASMost voice research in this Brazilian journal is cross-sectional, using self-assessments and perceptual ratings. Few are randomized trials. Many studies use unvalidated scales or omit key details, making it hard to apply findings directly or compare results across studies.
• PTCase-Control2023Comparison of the Frontal Plane Projection Angle and the Dynamic Valgus Index to Identify Movement Dysfunction in Females with Patellofemoral Pain.International journal of sports physical therapyBoth the frontal plane projection angle and the dynamic valgus index identified females with patellofemoral pain during a single-leg squat. The dynamic valgus index was not significantly better at discriminating between groups, but it had a higher positive likelihood ratio.
• PTOTSLPQualitative2023Exploring community reintegration among Nigerian stroke survivors.The South African journal of physiotherapyTwelve Nigerian stroke survivors described how mobility and communication barriers stopped them working, cooking or socialising. Those who returned to roles relied on family support and a positive mindset. This reports their lived experience, not evidence that any specific intervention improves reintegration.
• PTSurvey2023South African physiotherapists' attitudes to medicine prescription as an extension of practice.The South African journal of physiotherapyMost South African physiotherapists want prescribing rights and would train for them. They see it as a way to cut waiting times and extra visits for patients needing pain relief or respiratory drugs, but worry about gaps in their pharmacology knowledge.
• PTOTSLPNarrative Review2023Application of the Rasch measurement model in rehabilitation research and practice: early developments, current practice, and future challenges.Frontiers in rehabilitation sciencesRasch analysis converts ordinal rehabilitation scores into interval measures, but only if strict statistical requirements are met. Ignoring local item dependency or sample size limits can inflate reliability and mislead clinical interpretation.
• SLPOther2023Cut-off point, sensitivity and specificity for screening the reading fluency in children.CoDASReading speed alone can screen for comprehension issues in Portuguese-speaking children. The study established cut-offs: 65 words per minute for 3rd graders, 70 for 4th, and 91 for 5th. Speeds below these suggest comprehension risk, though accuracy was equally effective.
• SLPCase Report2023Utilization of electromyographic biofeedback in speech therapy to attenuate the signs of facial aging: a case report.CoDASIn one woman, EMG biofeedback plus exercises reduced some facial aging signs. Wrinkles decreased, but others stayed the same. This is a single case report, so it does not prove the treatment works for anyone else.
• OTQualitative2023Swimming Lessons for Children With Autism: Parent and Teacher Experiences.OTJR : occupation, participation and healthParents sought swimming lessons primarily to prevent drowning, but later valued them for family connection and sensory regulation. Teachers relied on trial and error due to a lack of specialized training, creating access barriers based on individual teacher personality rather than standard support.
• PTCohort2023Altered Knee Loading Following Primary ACL Repair versus ACL Reconstruction.International journal of sports physical therapyAt three months after surgery, people who had primary ACL repair showed greater loading symmetry during a single-leg squat and greater quadriceps strength symmetry than those who had bone-tendon-bone reconstruction. Age differed, so this is not proof repair is better.
• SLPOther2023Visually biased Perception in Cochlear Implant Users: A Study of the McGurk and Sound-Induced Flash Illusions.Trends in hearingCochlear implant users showed a strong visual bias in speech illusions, reporting the seen syllable 43% of the time versus 13% for normal-hearing controls. However, these perceptual biases did not predict clinical speech scores, so they may not reflect functional communication ability.
• PTSurvey2023Becoming comfortable with the uncomfortable: The tale of adaptability.The South African journal of physiotherapySelf-reported adaptability was highest in interpersonal and cultural areas, but work stress was lowest at 12.5 of 25 among eight of 28 approached final-year physiotherapy students. Responses were mixed about uncertainty, with many preferring stable conditions.
• OTSLPRCT2023The earlier the better: An RCT of treatment timing effects for toddlers on the autism spectrum.Autism : the international journal of research and practiceToddlers who started intensive, individualized parent coaching at 18 months made larger gains in language, social communication and daily living skills than those who started the same coaching at 27 months. The effect was not seen for less intensive group education.
• OTOther2022Development and Verification of Postural Control Assessment Using Deep-Learning-Based Pose Estimators: Towards Clinical Applications.Occupational therapy internationalMediaPipe Pose offers the best balance of speed and accuracy for assessing postural control from video. Two calculated indices, SPB1 and AG2, better predict therapists' clinical judgments than simply timing how long a child holds a posture, especially when duration scores hit the 60-second ceiling.
• OTSurvey2022Acceptance of 3D Printing by Occupational Therapists: An Exploratory Survey Study.Occupational therapy internationalMost occupational therapists surveyed are keen to use 3D printing for assistive devices, especially those in developing economies. However, many lack access to printers and struggle with design software, meaning positive intent does not yet translate into independent practice without support.
• Narrative Review2022An Introduction to Artificial Intelligence in Developmental and Behavioral Pediatrics.Journal of developmental and behavioral pediatrics : JDBPThis paper is an introduction to artificial intelligence concepts for pediatric clinicians, not a report of clinical evidence. It explains how machine learning works and where it might fit in future care, but offers no data on whether specific AI tools improve patient outcomes.
• PTOTOther2023Baseline Range of Motion, Strength, Motor Function, and Participation in Youth with Hutchinson-Gilford Progeria Syndrome.Physical & occupational therapy in pediatricsYouth with Hutchinson-Gilford Progeria Syndrome have universal joint stiffness and reduced grip strength compared to same-age peers. However, strength matches their height, not their age. Walking endurance is the main activity limit, while balance remains largely intact.
• SLPOther2023Impaired neurogenesis and neural progenitor fate choice in a human stem cell model of SETBP1 disorder.Molecular autismIn a stem cell model of SETBP1 disorder, loss of the gene caused neural progenitors to keep dividing instead of becoming neurons. This was driven by overactive Wnt signaling. Blocking Wnt with a drug restored normal neuron production and ventral brain cell fate.
• Other2023Challenging power and unearned privilege in physiotherapy: lessons from Africa.Frontiers in rehabilitation sciencesNo clinical findings reported.
• PTOTSystematic Review2023Use of Patient-Reported Outcome Measures in Lower Extremity Research.International journal of sports physical therapyMost lower extremity research uses questionnaires that were not recommended by systematic reviews. Only two of fifteen conditions matched. Check if your tool has strong evidence before trusting the scores.
• OTQualitative2023Understanding work inclusion: Analysis of the perspectives of people with intellectual disabilities on employment in the Icelandic labor market.Work (Reading, Mass.)Nine employees with intellectual disabilities described work inclusion as depending on good social relations and trust. Negative interactions led to insecurity or quitting, while being trusted with valued tasks fostered belonging. Their experiences highlight that job placement alone does not guarantee inclusion.
• OTCohort2023Social Network Diversity and Mental Health Among Mothers of Individuals With Autism.American journal on intellectual and developmental disabilitiesHaving a wider variety of relationships, not just more friends, protected mothers of adults with autism against depression over 12 years. Mothers with diverse networks had lower symptoms, and those with fewer symptoms maintained more diverse ties.
• SLPOther2023Integrity of input verbal short-term memory ability predicts naming accuracy in aphasia.AphasiologyInput-only memory tests predicted naming accuracy in people with aphasia, even those with severe speech output deficits. Better semantic and phonological span scores correlated with fewer naming errors, suggesting these tasks can reveal hidden language strengths.
• PTOther2023Isokinetic Assessment of Knee Flexor and Extensor Strength and Lower Extremity Flexibility Assessment of an NCAA Division III Men's Soccer Team.International journal of sports physical therapyMost Division III soccer players had hamstring-to-quadriceps strength ratios below ideal targets and no one reached full knee extension. This suggests widespread flexibility and strength imbalances, but without follow-up data, it is unclear if these specific deficits actually predict injury in this group.
• OTPilot2023Feasibility of force myography for the direct control of an assistive robotic hand orthosis in non-impaired individuals.Journal of neuroengineering and rehabilitationIn 10 healthy men, a forearm force sensor band classified intended open or close commands while a robotic hand orthosis was worn, reaching 92.9% correct offline. Only 6 reached 90% for both commands, and no impaired users were tested.
• OTOther2023Subjective perceptions that affect the continued employment of persons with mental disabilities in Japan: A mixed-methods study.Work (Reading, Mass.)Workers with mental disabilities found co-worker interactions the hardest part of keeping a job. They valued pre-agreed accommodations from supervisors more than informal help. Support should focus on clarifying workplace rules and building routines rather than relying on unspoken social cues.
• PTSurvey2023Improving Home-Based Scoliosis Therapy: Findings From a Web-Based Survey.JMIR rehabilitation and assistive technologiesHome scoliosis exercise was less frequent than therapists recommended. Patients and therapists said younger people were less motivated. Exercising with friends, a supporting device and a digital profile were the most motivating features.
• Narrative Review2023Autism severity and its relationship to disability.Autism research : official journal of the International Society for Autism ResearchThis is a commentary, not a study. It argues that autism severity should be understood with co-occurring conditions and support needs, but it reports no findings to change practice.
• SLPOther2023Automation of Language Sample Analysis.Journal of speech, language, and hearing research : JSLHRThis paper introduces a software tool to automate speech transcription and analysis. It reports technical accuracy metrics for the tool but does not evaluate patient outcomes or therapeutic interventions, so there is nothing here to change clinical practice.
• PTNarrative Review2023Cracking the code: unveiling the specific and shared mechanisms behind musculoskeletal interventions.Archives of physiotherapyThis paper argues that understanding how treatments work is more important than just knowing if they work. It suggests that similar outcomes from different therapies may be driven by shared mechanisms like the therapeutic relationship, rather than the specific technique used.
• OTQualitative2023Managers' and employees' experiences of how managers' wellbeing impacts their leadership behaviours in Swedish small businesses.Work (Reading, Mass.)Managers' wellbeing visibly shaped their leadership: feeling well made them more available and supportive, while feeling unwell led to withdrawal and irritability. Employees noticed these shifts but reported little lasting impact on their work, as stable relationships and mutual support buffered the negative effects.
• SLPPilot2023Feasibility of Diagnosing Dead Regions Using Auditory Steady-State Responses to an Exponentially Amplitude Modulated Tone in Threshold Equalizing Notched Noise, Assessed Using Normal-Hearing Participants.Trends in hearingThe proposed objective test failed to match the behavioral standard in normal-hearing adults. Only four of fifteen participants showed the expected brainwave pattern, and the method's variability was too high for clinical use.
• PTOTOther2023The Usability of a Touchpad Active Video Game Controller for Individuals With Impaired Mobility: Observational Study.JMIR rehabilitation and assistive technologiesAll 21 participants with mobility impairments used a touchpad video game controller while sitting, standing, or in wheelchairs. They rated it usable and enjoyable, though it required frequent adjustments like repositioning pads or adding conductive tape to prosthetics.
• OTSLPCohort2023Short report: The role of oral hypersensitivity in feeding behaviors of young autistic children.Autism : the international journal of research and practiceYoung autistic children with oral hypersensitivity showed more food acceptance problems and caused caregivers more negative feelings, but their mealtime behaviors and oral motor skills did not differ from non-hypersensitive peers. Screening for taste and texture sensitivity helps identify which feeding issues to target.
• PTOTSLPNarrative Review2023EARLY CONSIDERATIONS OF GENETICS IN APHASIA REHABILITATION: A NARRATIVE REVIEW.AphasiologyGenetic factors like BDNF and APOE may influence how well patients recover language after a stroke. This review suggests these genes could help match patients to specific therapies, such as brain stimulation, but no genetic testing is currently used in routine clinical care.
• SLPOther2023Nonlinear analysis by phase space reconstruction of healthy elderly voices.CoDASHealthy elderly voices all showed four or more curves, but men had worse irregularity and spacing than women. These non-linear voice patterns differed by sex.
• PTOTSystematic Review2023Is it Time to Normalize Scapular Dyskinesis? The Incidence of Scapular Dyskinesis in Those With and Without Symptoms: a Systematic Review of the Literature.International journal of sports physical therapyScapular dyskinesis appears in 60% of people with shoulder symptoms and 48% of those without. Because nearly half of asymptomatic individuals show this movement pattern, it is likely normal variation rather than a pathology that requires correction.
• OTOther2023The economic cost of fatal workplace accidents in Sweden - A methodology for long-term decision analysis.Work (Reading, Mass.)This paper describes an economic model for estimating the societal cost of fatal workplace accidents in Sweden. It reports no clinical outcomes or rehabilitation interventions, so there is nothing here for therapists to act on.
• SLPOther2023Sex differences in friendships and loneliness in autistic and non-autistic children across development.Molecular autismAutistic and non-autistic children defined friendship similarly, but age predicted complexity: older children described dependability and intimacy, while younger ones focused on companionship. All children who reported frequent loneliness had at least one friend, suggesting existing friendships may not prevent isolation.
• PTSurvey2023Practitioner's knowledge, attitudes, beliefs and practices towards urinary incontinence.The South African journal of physiotherapyMost primary care practitioners in the Western Cape did not routinely screen women for urinary incontinence. They rarely used bladder diaries and almost never referred patients to physiotherapists, despite knowing pelvic floor muscle training is an initial treatment option.
• OTRCT2023The NuroSleeve, a user-centered 3D printed hybrid orthosis for individuals with upper extremity impairment.Journal of neuroengineering and rehabilitationFive stroke survivors used a custom 3D-printed sleeve with electrical stimulation for eight weeks. Most reported clinically meaningful improvements in daily tasks when wearing the device. This is a small feasibility study, not proof of efficacy.