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 504 OF 704 · NEWEST FIRST

• Cohort2023Prevalence of Mental Health Diagnoses Among Early Adolescents Before and During Foster Care.Journal of developmental and behavioral pediatrics : JDBPMost fostered adolescents had a mental health diagnosis before or during care. New diagnoses in care were mostly adjustment disorders. Black and Hispanic youth were more likely to receive a first diagnosis while in foster care, whereas White youth often already had one.
• SLPCase-Control2023Characterization of feeding skills and clinical markers of preterm newborns with gastroschisis in a neonatal therapy unit.CoDASPreterm infants with gastroschisis required significantly longer speech therapy and hospital stays than controls. Gastroschisis diagnosis, invasive mechanical ventilation, and poor intraoral pressure were key markers predicting prolonged feeding therapy.
• PTOTSLPCohort2023Aphasia improvement without logotherapy during motor neurorehabilitation of post-stroke hemiparesis using virtual reality or modified constraint-induced movement therapy: A retrospective cohort.NeuroRehabilitationSevere post-stroke aphasia improved in all three motor rehab groups without speech therapy. Virtual reality yielded the highest language scores and satisfaction. The contribution of each component cannot be separated from general motor training.
• PTOTSLPQualitative2023Respite and connection: Autistic adults' reflections upon nature and well-being during the Covid-19 pandemic.Autism : the international journal of research and practiceMost autistic adults found nature provided respite from sensory overload and isolation during lockdowns, while others felt excluded by restrictions or anxious in crowds. Nature was not a universal solution; experiences varied from relief to disconnection.
• PTRCT2023Effect of Footwear Versus Barefoot on Double-Leg Jump-Landing and Jump Height Measures: A Randomized Cross-Over Study.International journal of sports physical therapySwitching between shoes and barefoot changes jump-landing scores for one-third of people, flipping risk categories for 16%. Group averages stay similar, but individual results shift enough to matter. Always test the same person in the same footwear condition to track progress accurately.
• PTSurvey2023Advancements for the Future: A National Survey of Fastpitch Softball Coaches' Perspectives on Injury Prevention Programming.International journal of sports physical therapyLess than half of surveyed softball coaches use injury prevention programs. Most who do use team-based routines rather than individualized care. Coaches cited uncertainty about which exercises to perform as the primary barrier, not skepticism about effectiveness.
• PTOTMeta-Analysis2023Shoulder ultrasound imaging in the post-stroke population: a systematic review and meta-analysis.Journal of rehabilitation medicineUltrasound scans of hemiplegic shoulders in post-stroke patients frequently show damage to the biceps tendon (41.4%) and supraspinatus tendon (33.2%). These structural issues are significantly more common on the affected side than the unaffected side, but motor function severity did not predict the presence of these lesions.
• OTOther2023The Pictorial Interview of Children's Metacognition and Executive Functions (PIC-ME): Cultural Adaptation for Ultra-Orthodox Jewish Populations.Occupational therapy internationalOccupational therapists reported avoiding the PIC-ME tool for ultra-Orthodox children because the pictures did not match their lives. Adapting the images to include specific dress codes and religious activities helped typically developing children in this group understand the test items.
• OTPilot2023Assessment Fidelity of Parents Implementing a Standardized Telehealth Infant Autism Screener.OTJR : occupation, participation and healthParents coached via telehealth administered an infant autism screener with 82% fidelity. While lower than trained in-person examiners, this level was acceptable. Structured items were performed better than unstructured ones. Clinicians should use clear scripts and video demos to support parents.
• PTNarrative Review2023Musculoskeletal Ultrasound: An Essential Tool in Diagnosing Patellar Tendon Injuries.International journal of sports physical therapyNo patient or outcome data are reported. The paper describes ultrasound for patellar tendon injuries but offers no evidence to change practice.
• PTCohort2023Patient-reported Outcomes and Muscle Strength after a Physiotherapy-led Exercise and Support Brace Intervention in Patients with Acute Injury of the Posterior Cruciate Ligament: A Two-year Follow-up Study.International journal of sports physical therapyPatients with acute posterior cruciate ligament injuries who received supervised exercise and a support brace reported substantial improvements in knee function and pain at two years. Only seven of the fifty patients eventually required surgery. Because there was no control group, these gains cannot be separated from natural healing.
• SLPMeta-Analysis2023Novel participant-level meta-analytic evidence for AbSANT efficacy.Frontiers in rehabilitation sciencesTraining abstract words with AbSANT improved retrieval of those words and generalized to related concrete words. This effect was stronger than training concrete words. Patients with milder aphasia or better semantic skills saw the biggest gains. The therapy is most effective when targeting abstract concepts.
• PTNarrative Review2023Comprehensive Approach to Core Training in Sports Physical Therapy: Optimizing Performance and Minimizing Injuries.International journal of sports physical therapyThis paper proposes a four-phase core training framework for athletes but reports no original data or trials testing it. It reviews existing literature on core injuries and anatomy, offering a clinical perspective rather than evidence of efficacy.
• PTCase-Control2023The Association of Joint Power Kinetic Variables with Running Injuries: A Case-Control Study.International journal of sports physical therapyWhen comparing raw averages, hip, knee, and ankle power did not differ between injured and healthy runners. However, after adjusting for age, sex, and BMI, higher hip power absorption was associated with lower odds of running injury.
• SLPOther2023AudBility: an online program for central auditory processing screening in school-aged children from 6 to 8 years old.CoDASScreening scores on this auditory processing tool vary by age, gender, and ear side, so pass/fail cutoffs must be adjusted for these factors. Correlations with diagnostic tests were stronger in 6-7 year olds than 8 year olds. The temporal ordering of duration task was too difficult for this age group.
• SLPQualitative2023Development of the Musi-CI Training, A Musical Listening Training for Cochlear Implant Users: A Participatory Action Research Approach.Trends in hearingCochlear implant users found that shifting focus from recognising familiar melodies to listening for timbre, emotion, and beat helped them enjoy music again. Peer support was valued highly, but the training requires about 12 months of implant experience to be feasible.
• SLPQualitative2023Parent-Reported Caregiving Roles of Siblings of Children with Inborn Errors of Metabolism.Journal of developmental and behavioral pediatrics : JDBPParents reported that siblings of children with metabolic disorders were more likely to monitor and provide emotional support than siblings of typically developing children. Parents valued this help but did not expect it, viewing sibling care as voluntary rather than obligatory.
• PTOther2023Effects of kinesio taping on static balance performance and muscle activity in children with developmental coordination disorder: a single-group pretest-posttest study.Journal of rehabilitation medicineKinesio tape applied to lower leg muscles briefly reduced sway when children with developmental coordination disorder stood on a single leg with eyes closed, but not when they stood on both legs. It increased activity only in the taped muscle.
• SLPSurvey2023Parent reported barriers and facilitators to support services for autistic children in Aotearoa New Zealand.Autism : the international journal of research and practiceParents of autistic children in New Zealand identified lengthy waiting lists as the greatest barrier to support services. They reported that their own ability to advocate for their child was the most helpful facilitator. Lower income families faced significantly more barriers than higher income families.
• PTOther2023The Validity and Reliability of a Smartphone Application for Break-Point Angle Measurement during Nordic Hamstring Exercise.International journal of sports physical therapyIn seven healthy men, a smartphone app's break-point angles during the Nordic hamstring exercise were close to motion analysis values, but the match was not conclusive. The app was consistent within sessions, but the small sample means use with caution.
• OTSystematic Review2023How physical home workspace characteristics affect mental health: A systematic scoping review.Work (Reading, Mass.)Home noise, low light, thermal discomfort, poor air quality and no dedicated workroom were linked to worse concentration, sleep, stress and productivity. These are associations from mainly cross-sectional studies, not tested causes.
• PTSurvey2023Surveying physical therapists' understanding of benign paroxysmal positional vertigo.Frontiers in rehabilitation sciencesMost therapists would always test for classic BPPV, but fewer than half recognized subjective BPPV. Experience and practice setting did not improve diagnostic accuracy. Low recognition of subtle variants suggests therapists may miss treatable cases when nystagmus is absent.
• PTPilot2022Effectiveness of Acapella along with institutional based chest physiotherapy techniques on pulmonary functions and airway clearance in post-operative CABG patients.Hong Kong physiotherapy journal : official publication of the Hong Kong Physiotherapy Association Limited = Wu li chih liaoAdding an Acapella device to standard chest physiotherapy after bypass surgery improved lung volume measures and sputum clearance more than physiotherapy alone. This small pilot suggests a benefit, but larger trials are needed to confirm it.
• OTQualitative2023Knowledge of autism gained by learning from people through a local UK Autism Champion Network: A health and social care professional perspective.Autism : the international journal of research and practiceThe most valuable autism learning came from hearing autistic people speak as equal network members, rather than from presentations. Seven health and social care staff described this as changing how they understood day-to-day autism needs.
• PTOTSLPCohort2023No Effect of Return to Sport Test Batteries with and without Psychological PROs on the Risk of a Second ACL Injury: A Critical Assessment of Four Different Test Batteries.International journal of sports physical therapyPassing return-to-sport tests, whether physical only or including psychological scores, did not predict a second ACL injury in 419 patients. Test results alone cannot determine readiness; clinicians must consider other risk factors like age and sex.
• Other2023Disability and other identities?-how do they intersect?Frontiers in rehabilitation sciencesThis is a theoretical essay on disability identity and intersectionality. It contains no clinical data, patient outcomes, or evidence-based interventions for therapists to apply.
• PTOTCohort2023Physical Activity in Youth with Down Syndrome and Its Relationship with Adiposity.Journal of developmental and behavioral pediatrics : JDBPYouth with Down syndrome spent more time in light activity and less time sedentary than matched controls, but showed similar rates of meeting moderate-to-vigorous activity guidelines. Light activity was strongly linked to lower body fat in both groups, suggesting daily movement matters as much as exercise.
• SLPCohort2023Risk of dysphonia and voice quality in performing arts students.CoDASIn 38 performing arts students, voice risk scores did not track how altered their voices sounded, even though most scored high risk. All had some voice alteration, mostly mild. Students with other voice-using work scored higher on an actor questionnaire.
• PTOther2023Thoracolumbar and Lumbopelvic Spinal Alignment During the Barbell Back Squat: A Comparison Between Men and Women.International journal of sports physical therapyDuring the squat, experienced lifters did not keep their lower back in the same position as standing. It moved, especially in the front-to-back curve. Men flattened their lower back curve at the start, women did not. Injury risk was not tested.
• OTSystematic Review2023Martha Rogers' science of unitary human beings in relation to workers health and well-being: A scoping review.Work (Reading, Mass.)Only five studies applied this nursing theory to worker well-being, all involving nurses. The theory was rarely used adequately. Findings linked stress and job satisfaction to social support and environment, but the evidence base is too sparse to guide practice.
• PTOTOther2023Quality of Physical Activity Participation Among Adults with Disabilities Through Pandemic Restriction.Canadian journal of occupational therapy. Revue canadienne d'ergotherapieAdults with disabilities described losing independence and motivation during pandemic restrictions. They adapted by using home exercises and online classes, but relied heavily on social support. No baseline factor predicted later quality of activity, so clinicians cannot assume one variable drives participation.
• OTRCT2023Effects of anodal tDCS on electroencephalography correlates of cognitive control in mild-to-moderate traumatic brain injury.NeuroRehabilitationAnodal tDCS combined with cognitive training increased brain activity markers on an executive function task but not on working memory or attention tasks. The study was small and used EEG outcomes, not behavioral improvements, so it does not yet support changing clinical practice for TBI rehabilitation.
• PTOther2023Maximal and Explosive Muscle Strength During Hip Adduction Squeeze and Hip Abduction Press Test Using A Handheld Dynamometer: An Intra- and Inter-tester Reliability Study.International journal of sports physical therapyHandheld dynamometry reliably measures maximal isometric hip adduction and abduction strength in healthy adults, regardless of the tester. However, early-phase rate of force development is too inconsistent to be useful clinically, so only late-phase measures should be used if assessing explosive strength.
• PTQualitative2023What matters to program partners when implementing a community-based exercise program for people post-stroke? A theory-based qualitative study and cost analysis.Frontiers in rehabilitation sciencesManagers chose stroke exercise programs based on reputation and cost, while instructors felt nervous without prior experience with mobility issues. Healthcare partners helped staff gain confidence, but clear roles and funding were needed to sustain the program.
• Other2023Understanding the relationship between cerebellar structure and social abilities.Molecular autismCerebellar structure does not predict social communication difficulties on its own. Instead, brain anatomy and behavior are linked through a complex relationship involving both social motivation and general intelligence, suggesting no single cerebellar region causes these symptoms.
• PTOTSLPOther2023Psychometric properties of inhibitory control measures among youth with Down syndrome.Journal of intellectual disability research : JIDRMost computerised inhibitory control tests failed feasibility criteria for youth with Down syndrome, but parent and teacher rating scales were reliable. Analogue tasks with manipulatives worked better than screens. For clinical use, rely on the BRIEF2 or simple physical tasks like the Statue test.
• PTOTRCT2023Effect of five-elements music therapy combined with Baduanjin qigong on patients with mild COVID-19.Hong Kong journal of occupational therapy : HKJOTIn hospitalized patients with mild COVID-19, adding five-elements music and Baduanjin qigong to routine nursing lowered anxiety, depression, and sleep disturbance scores more than routine nursing alone. The study was small, single-site, and had no follow-up, so the durability of these gains is unknown.
• PTOTOther2023Reliability Analysis of In-person and Virtual Goniometric Measurements of the Upper Extremity.International journal of sports physical therapyGoniometric measurements taken from static screenshots during a virtual visit are as reliable as in-person assessments. For shoulder, elbow and wrist flexion and extension, clinicians can use a standard goniometer on a captured image to obtain objective range of motion data.
• Other2023Defining, quantifying, and reporting intensity, dose, and dosage of neurorehabilitative interventions focusing on motor outcomes.Frontiers in rehabilitation sciencesNo patient outcomes are reported. The paper proposes definitions and reporting suggestions for therapy intensity, dose, and dosage in motor neurorehabilitation.
• PTOther2023Balance Error Scoring System Performance Differences in Figure Skaters Based on Discipline.International journal of sports physical therapySingles skaters made fewer balance errors on foam and tandem stances than ice dancers or pairs, but ice dancers outperformed singles on single-leg foam. Neither age nor sex strongly predicted error counts, so discipline-specific baselines are needed rather than generic norms.
• OTCase Report2023Cognitive orientation to daily occupational performance (CO-OP) approach as telehealth for a child with developmental coordination disorder: a case report.Frontiers in rehabilitation sciencesAn eight-year-old boy with developmental coordination disorder improved his handwriting, cycling, and playground skills after ten weekly telehealth sessions. The therapist coached him to discover strategies via video, while his mother filmed homework practice for review.
• OTSurvey2023Disabled Students' perception of the sensory aspects of the learning and social environments within one Higher Education Institution.The British journal of occupational therapyDisabled students described libraries and lecture halls as overwhelming due to noise, poor lighting, and crowding. Over half reported acoustic issues, and many felt forced to hide in bathrooms or leave campus to cope with sensory overload.
• OTCohort2023Predictive value of Heart Rate Variability measurements and the Brief Resilience Scale for workability and vitality.Work (Reading, Mass.)In 428 workers, a six-item self-reported resilience score modestly predicted better ability to do the job and energy at work after 2 to 4 years. A one-minute heart rate variability test did not predict either outcome.
• SLPOther2023What Do Children in India Talk About? Personal Narratives of Typically Developing Hindi-Speaking Children.Folia phoniatrica et logopaedica : official organ of the International Association of Logopedics and Phoniatrics (IALP)Hindi-speaking children in India described personal narratives using topics common to other cultures, such as birthdays and school tasks, but also highlighted helping others and welcoming guests. These themes reflect collectivist cultural values. The protocol successfully elicited narratives, though children needed extra prompts for 'problem' questions.
• OTOther2023Selection and recruitment of pre-registration occupational therapy students in the United Kingdom: Exploring entry criteria across education providers.The British journal of occupational therapyUK occupational therapy admissions lack standardisation. Candidates with non-traditional qualifications face inconsistent entry criteria and few part-time options. Traditional routes and interviews dominate, potentially excluding diverse applicants who lack prior exposure to the profession.
• PTPilot2023Does High Medial Elbow Stress During Pitching Compromise the Dynamic Stabilizers of The Elbow?International journal of sports physical therapyPitchers with high elbow stress showed significantly more fatigue in finger flexion strength than those with low stress. Grip strength did not change. This suggests finger flexion tests detect specific muscle fatigue that general grip tests miss.
• PTCohort2023Clinical and functional status of patients with severe COVID-19 pneumonia: an observational study at 2-3 months following discharge.Frontiers in rehabilitation sciencesTwo to three months after severe COVID-19 pneumonia, some survivors had abnormal lung ultrasound, the average walk distance was 439.9 m (64.7% of expected distance), and some had reduced lung volumes, while sit-to-stand and quality of life were near normal.
• SLPOther2023Capturing Visual Attention With Perturbed Auditory Spatial Cues.Trends in hearingLateral sounds helped normal-hearing, bilateral implant, and unilateral hearing-loss adults respond faster to visual targets. Unilateral implant users and normal-hearing adults with one ear plugged showed little or no same-side benefit.
• PTOther2023Assessment of knee flexion in young children with prosthetic knee components using dynamic time warping.Frontiers in rehabilitation sciencesNo clear difference was found between prosthetic and typical knee curves in the main comparison. Timing mismatch was greater in stance than swing, so comparing whole curves may reveal differences that peak flexion misses.
• SLPQualitative2023Why do people who stutter attend stuttering support groups?The South African journal of communication disorders = Die Suid-Afrikaanse tydskrif vir KommunikasieafwykingsPeople who stutter attended support groups to find acceptance, reduce isolation, and learn coping strategies from peers. They valued a safe environment where they were not judged and appreciated speech-language therapists who collaborated with them rather than just observing.