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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• SLPCase Report2024Phonological remediation effects on a child with giftedness and developmental dyslexia.CoDASA child with giftedness and dyslexia improved reading speed and phonological awareness after 20 weeks of remediation. Writing and lexical access remained impaired. This single case cannot prove the intervention works for all children with this profile.
• SLPCohort2024Hearing Health at School: analysis of knowledge, behaviors and attitudes of Southern-Brazilian children and adolescents on noise.CoDASMost schoolchildren used headphones, and many reported tinnitus after loud noise. Many did not know how to protect hearing. Only 10.3% used hearing protection near loud sounds.
• SLPCohort2024Laryngeal photobiomodulation: application sites, interferences from body mass index and skin phototype.CoDASRed laser light reliably reached the vocal fold front and cricothyroid muscle in all participants, but body fat reduced light intensity while darker skin increased it. This suggests clinicians must adjust laser settings based on patient anatomy.
• SLPOther2024A Step Toward Precision Audiology: Individual Differences and Characteristic Profiles From Auditory Perceptual and Cognitive Abilities.Trends in hearingOlder adults with similar audiogram thresholds formed different listening profiles, including poorer spatial hearing or working memory. A person who struggles in noise may have a specific deficit the audiogram does not reveal.
• PTQualitative2024Sport development in rural schools of Lephalale in Limpopo province: Barriers and facilitators.The South African journal of physiotherapyRural school principals and Life Orientation teachers described dusty grounds, little timetable time, heavy workload, small sports budgets and low learner interest as barriers to sport development. They saw more sports codes and physical education as ways to widen participation.
• PTOTSLPOther2024Spinal manipulation and mobilisation in paediatrics - an international evidence-based position statement for physiotherapists.The Journal of manual & manipulative therapySpinal manipulation and mobilisation should not be performed on infants or for non-musculoskeletal conditions like asthma or colic. For adolescents with neck or back pain, these techniques may be appropriate if combined with sound clinical reasoning.
• OTQualitative2024"We just take care after each other": Relational health strategies of nurses and nursing aides working in residential long-term care as a mechanism of in- and exclusion in care teams.Work (Reading, Mass.)Women in long-term care teams said they had to be sick before self-care was accepted. They protected their health by relying on colleagues, but teams could exclude those who did not fit the ideal worker norm.
• PTNarrative Review2024Use of Diagnostic Musculoskeletal Ultrasound in the Evaluation of Piriformis Syndrome: A Review for Rehabilitation Providers.International journal of sports physical therapyDiagnostic ultrasound can visualize the piriformis muscle and sciatic nerve to help identify entrapment. It offers real-time, dynamic imaging and is more accessible than MRI. This review outlines the technique for rehabilitation providers but does not validate the method's diagnostic accuracy.
• PTOTQualitative2024Patients' perspectives on planned interventions tested in the Otago MASTER feasibility trial: an implementation-based process evaluation study.Brazilian journal of physical therapyShoulder pain patients valued twice-weekly supervised sessions for building confidence and motivation, but struggled with confusing home exercise instructions and unclear scales. They wanted to know which specific exercises actually helped their pain so they could keep doing them.
• SLPQualitative2024"I do my best to do right by her": Autistic motherhood and the experience of raising a non-autistic adolescent daughter.Autism : the international journal of research and practiceSeven autistic mothers described close, supportive relationships with their non-autistic daughters, citing mutual understanding and effective problem-solving. They reported social exclusion from other parents but actively arranged social opportunities for their children, challenging deficit-based views of their parenting.
• OTSurvey2024Worldwide Survey on Digital Assistive Technology (DAT) Provision.Occupational therapy internationalOccupational therapists mostly provide digital assistive technology as part of broader intervention, with cost and knowledge as key barriers. This is self-reported practice, not evidence of effectiveness.
• SLPOther2024Factors associated with the anxiety score of deaf and hearing mothers.CoDASDeaf mothers had higher anxiety than hearing mothers. Children's thumb sucking was linked to higher maternal anxiety, and daycare in the first year was linked to lower anxiety. The study did not show cause.
• PTPilot2024A remotely-delivered pilot and feasibility program to promote physical and food literacy in adolescents with intellectual disabilities.Journal of applied research in intellectual disabilities : JARIDA remote pilot program for six teens with intellectual disabilities showed mixed results. Participants improved in ball skills and food knowledge, but locomotor skills declined slightly. Most liked the sports and nutrition sessions, though half disliked home practice, and parents questioned if remote delivery worked well.
• SLPCohort2024Role of Primary Care Clinician Concern During Screening for Early Identification of Autism.Journal of developmental and behavioral pediatrics : JDBPWhen both the autism screener and the clinician's own concern flagged a toddler, families were much more likely to attend the diagnostic evaluation. Screening alone caught nearly half the autism cases, so do not skip referrals just because you lack a specific concern.
• PTRCT2024Safety & efficacy of a robotic hip exoskeleton on outpatient stroke rehabilitation.Journal of neuroengineering and rehabilitationAverage comfortable walking speed improved by 0.12 m/s after therapist-guided gait training with the GEMS-H, but that was below the 0.14 m/s clinically important gain. Daily steps rose by 1,750 per day, and device-related adverse events were 0.81%.
• PTOTOther2024Protocol for identifying and characterising critical physical tasks in the military: Development and validation.Work (Reading, Mass.)A new checklist helps military experts identify critical physical job tasks. Experts rated it highly relevant and easy to use. It documents tasks like lifting and carrying to guide future physical employment standards, but it is a tool for data collection, not a test of ability.
• OTSLPQualitative2024Ongoing Challenges Related to the COVID-19 Pandemic Among People With Brain Injury.OTJR : occupation, participation and healthPeople with chronic traumatic brain injury described social isolation continuing after many pandemic policies had ended. They feared exposure, avoided unvaccinated people, and had fewer activities. Old strategies did not fit new barriers, and remote social options were hard to manage.
• PTOTOther2024Bone health education in individuals with spinal cord injury or disease-the Bare Bones Podcast Series: plan it, produce it, post it!Frontiers in rehabilitation sciencesClinicians can direct patients with spinal cord injury to a free podcast series and handouts co-designed with patients. These resources simplify complex bone health guidelines to help patients prepare for appointments and ask about fracture risks.
• OTOther2024A Quasi-Experimental Study Investigating the Impact of a Lifestyle Redesign Program on the Well-Being of Korean University Students.Occupational therapy internationalLifestyle Redesign lowered stress and improved daily activity performance in Korean OT students over 10 weeks. However, the control group also improved in activity performance, and quality of life gains were not significantly better than the control group's results.
• PTOTSLPCohort2024Normative values to Horus® computerized posturography in children.CoDASNormative values for the Horus posturography platform in 4-6 year olds show that balance improves with age. Four-year-old boys have lower stability limits than girls. Clinicians must use age and sex-specific benchmarks to interpret results, as adult or generic norms are not applicable.
• PTRCT2024Effect of neck-specific exercises with and without internet support on cervical range of motion and neck muscle endurance in chronic whiplash-associated disorders: analysis of functional outcomes of a randomized controlled trial.Journal of rehabilitation medicineInternet-supported neck exercises achieved the same improvements in range of motion and endurance as twice-weekly physiotherapy. Both groups improved equally, so the internet option is a valid alternative to frequent clinic visits for chronic whiplash.
• SLPSurvey2024Self-perception of voice and knowledge of vocal health and hygiene in Candomblé religious leaders in Brazil.CoDASCandomblé religious leaders reported voice and throat symptoms at a level associated with voice disorder and singing voice handicap, especially women. Their vocal health knowledge was good, but it was not linked to fewer symptoms.
• PTOTCohort2024Prevalence and characteristics of frailty in older adults in Japan: a cross-sectional study using data from the long-term care insurance system.Journal of physical therapy scienceAmong 393 older adults in Japan needing mild long-term care support, 80.4% were frail. Frailty was linked to age, living in rural areas, and not having orthopedic issues. The type of care service used did not differ between frail and non-frail groups.
• PTOTSLPOther2024A usability study on the inGAIT-VSO: effects of a variable-stiffness ankle-foot orthosis on the walking performance of children with cerebral palsy.Journal of neuroengineering and rehabilitationIn six children with cerebral palsy, a variable-stiffness ankle orthosis significantly lowered the physiological cost of walking by 45.26% without reducing distance walked. It did not improve speed or balance. Usability was rated good or excellent by five of six participants.
• OTQualitative2024Support factors contributing to successful start-up businesses by young entrepreneurs in South Africa.Work (Reading, Mass.)Five young entrepreneurs in South Africa attributed their business success to support from family, mentors, and partners. This help lowered start-up costs and provided skills. The study suggests therapists working in high-unemployment areas should prioritize building these support networks for clients seeking self-employment.
• SLPOther2024Varying Supraglottic Pressure Using Controlled Supraglottic Pressure Phonation with a Straw-Shaped Mouthpiece in Healthy Subjects.Journal of voice : official journal of the Voice FoundationControlled supraglottic pressure with a straw mouthpiece did not significantly reduce phonation threshold pressure across groups. No short-task effect appeared; only 2 cm H2O during the long task showed a significant result.
• SLPCohort2024Additive interaction between birth asphyxia and febrile seizures on autism spectrum disorder: a population-based study.Molecular autismChildren with both birth asphyxia and febrile seizures had an autism prevalence of 7.1%, compared to 0.2% in those with neither. This association was strongest in girls and children aged 7–10. The study identifies a risk marker, not a cause.
• PTOther2024The SPORTS Participation Framework: illuminating the pathway for people with disability to enter into, participate in, and excel at sport.Brazilian journal of physical therapyThis paper proposes a theoretical framework for sports participation for people with disability. It describes stages from health interventions to elite competition but reports no data or outcomes. There are no findings here to change your clinical practice.
• SLPCohort2024Clinical correlates of diagnostic certainty in children and youths with Autistic Disorder.Molecular autismClinicians were most certain of an Autistic Disorder diagnosis when specific social and communication signs were present, not just when total symptom scores were high. Larger head circumference was also linked to higher certainty, suggesting physical traits may influence diagnostic confidence.
• PTCase Report2024Independence in activities of daily living was achieved using aerobic exercise without overwork weakness during rehabilitation: a case report of Lambert-Eaton myasthenic syndrome.Journal of physical therapy scienceOne woman with Lambert-Eaton myasthenic syndrome achieved independence in ADL without overwork weakness while receiving cholinesterase inhibitor, IVIg, plasma exchange, prednisolone, tacrolimus, 3,4-DAP and aerobic physical therapy; single contributions cannot be separated.
• PTOTSLPRCT2024Effects of a dual intervention (motor and virtual reality-based cognitive) on cognition in patients with mild cognitive impairment: a single-blind, randomized controlled trial.Journal of neuroengineering and rehabilitationBoth a VR kitchen-memory game and the same pencil-and-paper version improved cognition and reduced depressive symptoms in older adults with mild cognitive impairment. Neither was better than the other. Neither improved daily-living skills. Both groups also did balance, strength and aerobic exercise, so the training alone cannot be credited.
• SLPCohort2024Reproducibility between preschool and school-age Social Responsiveness Scale forms in the Environmental influences on Child Health Outcomes program.Autism research : official journal of the International Society for Autism ResearchMost children show minimal score changes between preschool and school-age autism trait assessments. However, a significant portion of children who later score in the clinical range were not flagged during preschool. This suggests early screening may miss milder traits that emerge or become more apparent with age.
• OTQualitative2024Occupational Encounters: The Interpersonal Impact of Bus Drivers' Engagement With Disabled Passengers.OTJR : occupation, participation and healthDisabled passengers described bus drivers as gatekeepers to community access. Negative encounters involving denied boarding or unwanted physical contact led to reduced public transport use and social isolation. Positive encounters, such as drivers moving other passengers for priority seating, enabled inclusion. The contribution of any single factor cannot be separated.
• Other2024Detection of autism spectrum disorder-related pathogenic trio variants by a novel structure-based approach.Molecular autismStructure-based modeling correctly predicted 75% of deleterious TRIO mutations in rat brain slices. This method identifies genetic variants disrupting synapse function, aiding diagnosis of autism spectrum disorder and intellectual disability. It does not test clinical interventions or patient outcomes.
• Other2024Neuroligin-2 shapes individual slow waves during slow-wave sleep and the response to sleep deprivation in mice.Molecular autismRemoving the NLGN2 gene in male mice altered sleep wave shapes and reduced recovery sleep after deprivation. However, the expected increase in seizure-like brain activity during sleep loss did not occur. This is basic animal research with no direct clinical application.
• PTPilot2024PedBotLab: A Novel Video Game-Based Robotic Ankle Platform Created for Therapeutic Exercise for Children With Neurological Impairments.Physical & occupational therapy in pediatricsChildren with neurological conditions improved ankle range and strength after playing video games on a robotic platform, but walking speed did not change. The small sample size means these gains are promising but not proven.
• PTOther2024DiTA: helping you search for evidence of diagnostic test accuracy in physical therapy.Brazilian journal of physical therapyThis paper introduces DiTA, a free database for searching diagnostic test accuracy studies in physical therapy. It provides instructions on how to use the search interface but reports no clinical outcomes or patient data, so there are no findings to act on.
• SLPCohort2024Maternal perception of factors that interfere with breastfeeding of preterm newborns.CoDASMothers of preterm infants most often blamed their own physical and emotional state for breastfeeding difficulties, not the baby's health. Support networks were linked to exclusive breastfeeding at discharge, while lower education correlated with not answering questions.
• PTCase Report2024Validation of IMU against optical reference and development of open-source pipeline: proof of concept case report in a participant with transfemoral amputation fitted with a Percutaneous Osseointegrated Implant.Journal of neuroengineering and rehabilitationIn one person with a surgically bone-anchored prosthesis and one without amputation, wearable sensors estimated lower-limb joint motion close enough to lab cameras to be considered clinically acceptable. This is a measurement proof of concept, not evidence that gait training works.
• SLPCohort2024Factors related to early weaning in babies born at term in a public maternity.CoDASHigher maternal education predicted exclusive breastfeeding to 6 months. Lower family income predicted introducing solid foods early. Neither breastfeeding complaints nor delivery type showed a significant association with weaning timing in this small public hospital sample.
• SLPOther2024Relationship between oral status, swallowing function, and nutritional risk in older people with and without Parkinson's disease.CoDASDysphagic older adults with Parkinson's disease had more thin-liquid residue, penetration and aspiration than dysphagic older adults without Parkinson's disease. They also had weaker tongue and cough, restricted oral intake and higher nutritional screening scores.
• PTRCT2024Effect of expiratory muscle training on respiratory muscle fatigue in healthy adults: a randomized controlled trial.Journal of physical therapy scienceExpiratory muscle training in healthy young men raised breath-out pressure and reduced pressure drops during a breathing load. It did not test people with COPD or respiratory illness.
• SLPOther2024Prevalence and Characteristics of Veterans with Severe Hearing Loss: A Descriptive Study.Trends in hearingAmong 137,500 Veterans with severe hearing loss, nearly 40% had poor speech recognition scores. Hearing aid benefit varies widely in this group, so clinicians should verify outcomes with amplification rather than assuming audibility alone restores understanding.
• PTSurvey2024Perceived factors and barriers affecting physiotherapists' decision to use spinal manipulation and mobilisation among infants, children, and adolescents: an international survey.The Journal of manual & manipulative therapyExpert physiotherapists said they decide on paediatric spinal techniques by patient presentation, handling tolerance, diagnosis, mechanism of injury and their own technique knowledge. For infants, many saw manipulation as inappropriate; barriers included training, mentorship, consent and fear of harm.
• OTNarrative Review2024Change competence: An integrative literature review.Work (Reading, Mass.)This review synthesizes 32 studies on how staff manage workplace changes, focusing on leadership and employee participation. It offers a framework for understanding competence during transitions but reports no clinical outcomes or patient effects.
• PTOTOther2024Perturbation-based estimation of within-stride cycle metabolic cost.Journal of neuroengineering and rehabilitationA new method estimates where energy is spent during each part of a walking step. In healthy adults, single stance used 49% of the step's energy, swing 21%, push-off 10%, and double stance 20%. This helps target interventions like exoskeletons.
• OTQualitative2024An ecological systems model of employee experience in industry-led autism employment programmes.Autism : the international journal of research and practiceAutistic employees described support needs changing as they settled into roles. They valued initial help with tasks and social norms, then wanted autonomy. They found generic autism training unhelpful and preferred clear feedback from colleagues who understood their specific strengths and challenges.
• PTPilot2024Preliminary Validity and Acceptability of Motion Tape for Measuring Low Back Movement: Mixed Methods Study.JMIR rehabilitation and assistive technologiesA flexible tape sensor tracked healthy young adults' low back movement well when the skin stretched, but failed during compression and end-range flexion. Users liked its comfort but found the wires and self-application difficult. It is not yet ready for clinical use.
• PTOTSLPPilot2024Estimating highest capacity propulsion performance using backward-directed force during walking evaluation for individuals with acquired brain injury.Journal of neuroengineering and rehabilitationA new robotic treadmill test measuring forward walking power correlated strongly with endurance and fast walking, but not comfortable speed. The standard sit-to-stand test did not correlate with this power measure, suggesting it is a poor proxy for walking propulsion capacity in people with acquired brain injury.
• PTCase Report2024Apprehension-Based Training: A Novel Treatment Concept for Anterior Shoulder Dislocation - A Case Report.International journal of sports physical therapyA single patient with recurrent shoulder dislocations completed a 13-week exercise program involving moving the arm while lying down. He reported less fear and better function, but still dislocated once during and once after treatment.