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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• SLPOther2024Gesture profiles distinguish primary progressive aphasia variants: A preliminary study.AphasiologyIn 19 people with primary progressive aphasia, those with the semantic variant had worse imitation of meaningful hand postures than of arm movements, unlike the other variants. This may help clinicians suspect semantic variant, not confirm it.
• PTPilot2024Prospective Intervention Study Using Immediate-Fit, Adjustable Prostheses for Persons With Lower Limb Loss in Botswana-A Feasibility and Patient Acceptance Trial.American journal of physical medicine & rehabilitationEighteen patients were fitted quickly with adjustable lower-limb prostheses in Botswana. At follow-up, 13 of 18 rated satisfaction 45.5 out of 60, but six stopped using them, with bulk, clothing fit, and thigh irritation reported.
• OTQualitative2024An exploration into the occupational identity of women following breast cancer and treatment: A qualitative study.The British journal of occupational therapyWomen long after breast cancer treatment described fatigue, weakness and pain limiting work, dressing, cooking and social activities. They described keeping a sense of who they were by pacing, resting, accepting help, and choosing familiar or adapted occupations.
• PTOTSLPCohort2024Identifying Children and Adolescents at Elevated Mental Health Risk Before and During COVID-19.Journal of developmental and behavioral pediatrics : JDBPAdolescent girls showed the largest increase in mental health risk during the pandemic. Global risk rose significantly in this group, driven by internalizing and attention symptoms. Screening at once-yearly visits may underestimate risk if conducted in summer.
• PTCohort2024Lower-Quarter Y-Balance Test Differs by Age: Younger Athletes May Not Be Generalized to High School-Aged Counterparts.International journal of sports physical therapyYounger athletes aged 8 to 10 showed greater anterior reach than older teens on the Y-Balance Test. This contradicts the assumption that performance improves with age. Do not apply standard high school normative values to pre-adolescent patients during return-to-play screening.
• SLPOther2024Individual Differences Underlying Preference for Processing Delay in Open-Fit Hearing Aids.Trends in hearingListeners with better ability to detect subtle changes in sound frequency spectra preferred hearing aids with shorter processing delays. Standard hearing test scores did not predict this preference as well as this specific listening task.
• Cohort2024Association of polygenic scores for autism with volumetric MRI phenotypes in cerebellum and brainstem in adults.Molecular autismHigher autism-related genetic predisposition was linked to slightly smaller total brain, white-matter, brainstem, and some cerebellum volumes, and more cerebrospinal fluid in ~31,000 adults. The links were very small and not a diagnosis.
• SLPQualitative2024Family Involvement During Comprehensive Developmental Evaluations: Perspectives of Diverse Mothers.Journal of developmental and behavioral pediatrics : JDBPMothers of children with false-positive autism screens relied on family for decision-making, logistics, and emotional support. Grandmothers often voiced early concerns, while partners provided logistical ease. Family input sometimes delayed care or increased worry, highlighting the need for providers to validate maternal stress and assess family dynamics.
• SLPOther2024Cultural Adaptation of the Functional External Memory Aid Tool for Use in the United Kingdom and Australia.Perspectives of the ASHA special interest groupsUK and Australian versions of the FEMAT memory-aid test were adapted without changing task concepts. Field testing found the materials acceptable, but equivalence with the US version has not yet been shown.
• Pilot2024SONOICE! a Sonar-Voice dynamic user interface for assisting individuals with blindness and visual impairment in pinpointing elements in 2D tactile readers.Frontiers in rehabilitation sciencesAudio navigation interfaces cut the time blind users took to find elements on tactile maps from nearly a minute to under 20 seconds. Sonar-based feedback was rated most satisfying, while the combined sonar and voice option was fastest but felt overwhelming to some users.
• SLPSurvey2024A Survey on Hearing Health of Musicians in Professional and Amateur Orchestras.Trends in hearingProfessional musicians face much higher noise exposure than amateurs, yet both groups report similar rates of hearing problems. Most musicians rarely use hearing protection. Professionals are more aware of hearing risks but disapprove of hearing aids more than amateurs, who often lack basic awareness.
• OTOther2024Giving voice to employees in low-skilled jobs works: Effect and process evaluation of a participatory sustainable employability intervention.Work (Reading, Mass.)A workplace dialogue programme improved employees' sense of control over their work but did not improve overall sustainable employability. The effect depended on implementation quality: departments with more visible, supported sessions saw gains, while those with poor communication saw none.
• PTOTSLPSurvey2024Parents' and carers' attitudes to the use of digital technology and its role in the care of children with complex needs.The British journal of occupational therapyParents of children with complex needs use smartphones and tablets daily to find information, communicate with services, and support therapy. They want digital tools to supplement face-to-face care, not replace it, citing concerns about losing personal contact and data security.
• PTOTCase Report2024Spontaneous rupture of the plantar fascia: a case report.Frontiers in rehabilitation sciencesA 35-year-old man with a spontaneous plantar fascia rupture recovered fully without surgery after 12 weeks of conservative care. Pain and function scores improved significantly, but this single case cannot prove the treatment works for others.
• PTOTCohort2024Defining the glenohumeral range of motion required for overhead shoulder mobility: an observational study.Archives of physiotherapyTo lift the arm overhead, patients needed about 83 degrees of glenohumeral flexion and abduction. External rotation mattered less, requiring only 53% of the healthy side's range. Pushing for overhead motion with less than this may cause pain without restoring function.
• OTOther2024Short report: Do parents use asynchronous materials in a hybrid coaching via telehealth intervention?Autism : the international journal of research and practiceParents with lower baseline competence used more online materials than those with higher competence. Both groups found the telehealth coaching acceptable, but lower competence parents showed greater improvement in competence scores. This suggests self-guided modules may benefit parents who feel less confident.
• Systematic Review2024Interventions to support the mental health of family carers of children with brain injury in low and middle income countries: a scoping review.Frontiers in rehabilitation sciencesA review of interventions for family carers of children with brain injury in low and middle-income countries found only one eligible study. In that study, group interpersonal psychotherapy significantly reduced caregiver depression risk compared to usual care at one and six months.
• Other2024An alpha 5-GABAA receptor positive allosteric modulator attenuates social and cognitive deficits without changing dopamine system hyperactivity in rats exposed to valproic acid in utero.Autism research : official journal of the International Society for Autism ResearchA drug acting on a specific GABA receptor improved social behaviour in male rats exposed to valproic acid before birth, but not in females, and did not reduce dopamine overactivity. It is not human autism evidence.
• PTOther2024Hop Distance Symmetry Moderately Reflects Knee Biomechanics Symmetry During Landing But Not For Controlled Propulsions.International journal of sports physical therapySingle and triple hop distance symmetry partly reflected knee landing symmetry, but crossover hop distance symmetry did not. Timed hop symmetry reflected take-off more than landing. Poorer distance symmetry can indicate landing asymmetry.
• PTOTSLPOther2024Dehumanizing air travel: a scoping review on accessibility and inclusion of people with disabilities in international airports.Frontiers in rehabilitation sciencesAirport services often prioritize physical access over inclusion, forcing passengers to plan extensively and accept segregated assistance. Therapists should advise clients that vague 'accessible' claims may hide long waits and dehumanizing transfers, encouraging direct contact with airlines to confirm specific support needs.
• OTSystematic Review2024Positive risk-taking within social care for adults with physical disabilities: A review of guidelines in practice in England.The British journal of occupational therapyGuidance on positive risk-taking for adults with physical disabilities varies widely across England. Only 21 relevant documents were found, with inconsistent definitions and risk grading. Service user views were absent.
• PTOther2023Hamstring Activity Before and After Break-Point Angle Calculated By Smartphone Application During the Nordic Hamstring Exercise.International journal of sports physical therapyThe Nordic Angle app closely tracks motion analysis for hamstring break-point angles, but reads slightly higher on average. Biceps femoris activity stays high until 20 degrees past this break point, then drops sharply. Clinicians should use multiple trials to average out small measurement errors.
• Qualitative2024One the development of a professional mandate by social workers in medical rehabilitation- key results from the SWIMMER Project.Frontiers in rehabilitation sciencesSocial workers in German medical rehabilitation navigate conflicting demands: societal rules about work ability versus patient autonomy. They often lack clear professional standards for resolving these ethical dilemmas, relying instead on personal experience or advocacy, which can strain interprofessional relationships.
• PTOTSLPCohort2024Brief Report: Under-Identification of Symptomatic Menopause in Publicly-Insured Autistic People.Journal of autism and developmental disordersAutistic women with intellectual disabilities were 28% less likely to have medical claims for menopausal symptoms than those without. This suggests that communication barriers or provider oversight, rather than biology, may be hiding significant health needs in this group.
• PTOTSurvey2024An Online Evidence-Based Education Resource Is Useful and Can Change People's Perceptions About Running and Knee Health.JOSPT openAfter reading a free online infographic resource, 76.8% of participants changed their views on running and knee health. They became more accepting of running with knee osteoarthritis and more cautious about long distances. The resource was rated highly useful, but this study did not test if it changes actual running behavior.
• OTQualitative2024Assessing physical literacy with school-aged children in occupational therapy practice: An exploratory qualitative study.The British journal of occupational therapyPaediatric occupational therapists were unfamiliar with physical literacy, yet already assessed related concepts under different terms. They said they valued the PL-C Quest for hearing children's own perspectives, but said clinical reasoning is needed and it may not suit every child.
• PTOther2024Pain Self-efficacy Is Associated With Patient-Reported Function in Individuals With Chronic Hip Pain.JOSPT openIn people with chronic hip pain, higher confidence in coping with pain and more moderate-to-vigorous physical activity were linked to better self-reported hip function. These factors explained 38% of the variation in function scores, suggesting psychological and activity factors matter alongside diagnosis.
• OTQualitative2024The role of Occupational Therapy in community development to combat social isolation and loneliness.The British journal of occupational therapyTwelve older men and six staff said local places shape whether men connect. They wanted nearby, welcoming venues and mixed-age activities. Closed estate centres and bleak rooms made social participation harder.
• SLPOther2024Factors Influencing Stream Segregation Based on Interaural Phase Difference Cues.Trends in hearingNormal-hearing listeners heard tones as separate streams from phase cues between ears only when sounds had a fast attack and slow decay, gaps were longer, and frequency differences were absent. Adding frequency differences made phase-only separation much less likely.
• SLPOther2024A Phoneme-Scale Assessment of Multichannel Speech Enhancement Algorithms.Trends in hearingSpeech enhancement algorithms perform unevenly across phonemes. Plosives like /p/ and /b/ remain heavily masked by noise even after processing, while nasals and vowels improve significantly. Utterance-level metrics overestimate performance, hiding these specific deficits in consonant clarity.
• PTOTOther2024Effects of semi-immersive virtual reality and manipulation of optic flow speed on gait biomechanics in people post-stroke.Journal of rehabilitation medicineAdding semi-immersive virtual reality to self-paced treadmill walking did not change gait mechanics in people post-stroke, but it was safe and increased enjoyment. Manipulating optic flow speed caused only small, likely clinically irrelevant changes in walking speed.
• OTSLPQualitative2024Diversity in Autistic Play: Autistic Adults' Experiences.Autism in adulthoodAutistic adults described solitary play as restorative and social play as draining but valuable. They preferred parallel play and smaller groups. Imaginary play was often grounded in reality. Flow provided relaxation but disrupted self-care. These preferences vary by individual needs and energy levels.
• OTPilot2024Feasibility of OT-Parentship: An intervention for parents of adolescents with autism.The British journal of occupational therapyTen families completed a 13-session coaching programme for parents of teens with autism. Parents reported high satisfaction, and their own and their child's performance in daily tasks improved significantly, with gains maintained at three-month follow-up.
• PTOTOther2025Returning to work after dysvascular lower limb amputation-A novel multivariate approach to examine relative contributions of biopsychosocial predictors.Prosthetics and orthotics internationalPhysical function and socioeconomic support predicted return to work, but only 30% of participants returned. Pre-amputation employment and self-reported mobility mattered more than lab walking tests. Access to rehab and financial difficulty were key contextual factors.
• OTCase Report2024Using recognition testing to support semantic learning in developmental amnesia.Neuropsychological rehabilitationIn one boy with developmental amnesia, learning new facts via multiple-choice recognition tests led to double the recall after one week compared to open-ended recall tests. This suggests using repeated recognition quizzes to support semantic learning in children with memory impairment.
• PTCohort2024Physical activity and functional limitations in pediatric multiple sclerosis: Are fatigue and depression confounding variables?Journal of pediatric rehabilitation medicineHigher moderate-to-vigorous physical activity was linked to better perceived function in youth with multiple sclerosis. This link remained significant even when accounting for fatigue and depression. Depression was also independently associated with worse function, while fatigue was not.
• PTOTOther2024Assessing Work Functioning in Patients with Persistent Low Back Pain: Exploring the Structural Validity of the Work Rehabilitation Questionnaire.Journal of occupational rehabilitationWORQ self-report scores in patients with persistent low back pain grouped into psychological wellbeing, physical functioning, and cognitive ability. Use domain scores rather than the total score to guide work rehabilitation.
• PTOTSLPSystematic Review2024Clinical Work-Integrating Care in Current Practice: A Scoping Review.Journal of occupational rehabilitationWork participation is rarely discussed routinely in hospital care, with conversations mostly initiated by patients. Medical specialists often lack specific return-to-work guidelines, leading to advice based on personal judgment rather than evidence. This leaves patients with insufficient practical details for their work situations.
• PTOTSurvey2024Work Difficulties in People with Multiple Sclerosis.Journal of occupational rehabilitationAmong 340 people with MS, older age, southern residence, and higher disability were linked to unemployment; higher education and open-ended contracts were linked to staying employed. In employed people, physical difficulties and fatigue were common.
• PTQualitative2024A phenomenological analysis of medical tourism: Investigating the lived experience of returning to Canada after osseointegration abroad.Prosthetics and orthotics internationalFive Canadian women who had osseointegration abroad felt unsupported by local physicians who lacked knowledge or judged their choice. They relied heavily on prosthetists and physiotherapists who actively sought information, and on self-advocacy to navigate care gaps after returning home.
• OTOther2024Validity of the Capacity to Work Index: Development of an Instrument to Measure Work Capacity in Relation to Depression and Anxiety in the General Working Population.Journal of occupational rehabilitationA 17-item Capacity to Work Index about work capacity problems in depression and anxiety was developed from qualitative studies and tested in 51 hospital staff. It showed consistent responses and related to wellbeing, but it is not ready to guide return-to-work decisions.
• PTOTSLPSystematic Review2024Service guidelines, models, and protocols for integrating rehabilitation services in primary healthcare in Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa: a scoping review.Disability and rehabilitationRehabilitation is rarely integrated into primary care in BRICS countries. Most models rely on community health workers, often without proper supervision by therapists. This limits access and quality, particularly for speech and physical therapy services in remote areas.
• PTOTCohort2024Differences in rehabilitation evaluation access for rural and socially disadvantaged stroke survivors.Topics in stroke rehabilitationRural and socially disadvantaged stroke survivors received significantly fewer community-based physical and occupational therapy evaluations than their peers. Access to outpatient therapy was particularly low for these groups, with only 2.0% of the total cohort receiving outpatient occupational therapy.
• PTOTSLPSystematic Review2024Access to primary healthcare services for adults with disabilities in Latin America and the Caribbean: a review and meta-synthesis of qualitative studies.Disability and rehabilitationPeople with disabilities in Latin America and the Caribbean face barriers to primary healthcare, including inaccessible information, poor transport links, and untrained providers. Most evidence comes from Brazil, with significant gaps for people with intellectual impairments.
• PTOTCohort2024Psychological predictors of performance-based physical functioning among pediatric pain program participants.Journal of pediatric rehabilitation medicineYouth in a four-week pain program improved on treadmill endurance and gross motor tests. Baseline depression predicted worse endurance and catastrophizing predicted worse motor skills, but neither predicted outcomes after treatment.
• PTOTCohort2024Predictors of increasing disability in activities of daily living among people with advanced respiratory disease: a multi-site prospective cohort study, England UK.Disability and rehabilitationMobility limitation predicts worsening ability to manage daily tasks like shopping and cooking in people with advanced respiratory disease. However, it does not predict decline in basic self-care tasks. Screen for mobility issues to identify patients who may need preventative rehabilitation.
• OTSLPQualitative2024The effectiveness of the use of a technology toolkit on activities and mother-child interactions: children with complex care needs.Disability and rehabilitation. Assistive technologySome children with complex care needs stayed longer with toolkit items such as a vibrating speaker or talking parrot, and mothers sometimes followed their lead more in four families observed at home. The researcher's presence may have shaped these observations.
• PTOTQualitative2025Nutrition and eating beliefs and behaviors among individuals with spinal cord injuries and disorders: Healthy or misconceived?Rehabilitation psychologyVeterans with chronic spinal cord injuries often restrict calories severely to manage weight or because injury altered their appetite and digestion. They also face physical barriers to cooking and shopping, leading many to rely on processed foods despite knowing this is unhealthy.
• PTOTRCT2024Novel Internet Support for Neck-Specific Rehabilitation Improves Work-Related Outcomes to the Same Extent as Extensive Visits to a Physiotherapy Clinic in Individuals with Chronic Whiplash-Associated Disorders: A Prospective Randomised Study.Journal of occupational rehabilitationThe same neck-specific exercises showed no significant group difference on work ability when supported by Internet plus four physiotherapy visits or delivered at 24 clinic visits in chronic whiplash. Both groups improved, and gains lasted 15 months.
• PTOther2024Development of a Multimodal, Physiotherapist-Led, Vocational Intervention for People with Inflammatory Arthritis and Reduced Work Ability: A Mixed-Methods Design Study.Journal of occupational rehabilitationA PT-led vocational programme for inflammatory arthritis was developed with patients and clinicians and judged feasible by PTs and patients. It combines exercise, work planning, education and optional workplace checks, but does not yet show improved work ability.