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 607 OF 704 · NEWEST FIRST

• PTOTSLPOther2025Item-Level Psychometrics for the Functional Gait Assessment in Persons With Stroke.Archives of rehabilitation research and clinical translationThe Functional Gait Assessment measures one thing in chronic stroke: walking balance. A new scoring sheet lets therapists see exactly which tasks a patient can handle and which are just out of reach, guiding treatment targets without needing to calculate complex statistics.
• PTProtocol2025A protocol for delivery of prehabilitation in lower limb arthroplasty in South Africa.The South African journal of physiotherapyNo hip or knee replacement outcomes are reported. This paper describes a planned prehabilitation protocol in South Africa, so it cannot change current practice yet.
• OTSLPQualitative2025Assessment of older adults' decision-making capacity for independent living: Findings from a nominal group technique meeting in Ireland.Australian occupational therapy journalExperienced occupational therapists recommended assessing function, cognition and home environment, exploring will and preference through interview, and using communication supports when judging older adults' capacity for independent living. These are expert recommendations, not tested interventions.
• PTOTSLPCohort2025Characterisation of Challenging Behaviours and Associated Genetic and Neurological Features in Cardiofaciocutaneous Syndrome.Journal of intellectual disability research : JIDRCaregivers of 61 children and adults with cardiofaciocutaneous syndrome reported high rates of challenging behaviour. Behaviours peaked in adolescence. Escape and physical discomfort were the most common functions. Pain, sleep problems, and sensory differences were linked to higher behaviour frequency.
• PTOther2025Going Green: Environmental Curriculum Within Entry-Level Physiotherapy Programs in Australia and New Zealand-A Mixed Method Study.Physiotherapy research international : the journal for researchers and clinicians in physical therapyMost physiotherapy program leaders agreed students should learn about climate change, but eight said it was not in curricula and five said it was integrated into other subjects at less than 5%.
• OTOther2025Workplace accommodations for low-wage workers: A scoping review.Work (Reading, Mass.)Low-wage workers with health conditions often lacked job adjustments. Studies linked accommodations to staying employed, while low job control, unsupportive supervisors, and fear of stigma made them harder to get.
• OTCohort2025Changes in Psychological Distress in Children With Physical Illness and Their Parents During the COVID-19 Pandemic.Child: care, health and developmentParents reported more distress in themselves and their children with chronic physical illness during the pandemic. Parent distress rose then eased but stayed above pre-pandemic levels; child distress kept rising.
• OTQualitative2025Occupational Performance in the Discipline of Occupational Therapy During COVID-19 at a Public University in KwaZulu-Natal.Occupational therapy internationalOccupational therapy educators and students described pandemic online learning as stressful, isolating and inequitable. Poor home connectivity, inadequate support, and management decisions without student input harmed learning. Clinical training gaps were feared, while digital skills and open-book assessments were adapted.
• PTOTSLPPilot2025Evaluating self-assistance during functional reach with a passive hydrostatic exoskeleton under artificial impairment.Journal of neuroengineering and rehabilitationHealthy adults with induced hand impairment improved grasp speed faster when using a passive exoskeleton to assist themselves. They retained this speed after removing the device, showing no dependency. This pilot supports self-assistance mechanisms but does not prove clinical efficacy.
• PTOther2025Establishing a Research Agenda for Physiotherapy in Portugal: A Delphi Study.Physiotherapy research international : the journal for researchers and clinicians in physical therapyPhysiotherapists and service users in Portugal agreed that research should focus on keeping patients out of hospital, improving service delivery, and enhancing professional education. Technology and big data were rated much lower, especially by service users.
• PTOTSLPCase Series2025Effect of Dual-Task Training on the Number of EEG Bands in Stroke Patients.Physiotherapy research international : the journal for researchers and clinicians in physical therapyFive women with stroke showed reduced brain wave activity in all four EEG bands after 12 sessions of dual-task training. All improved on manual dexterity tests, but the authors state these clinical changes cannot yet be considered relevant or proven effective.
• PTOTMeta-Analysis2025Clinical relevance of the effects of robotic rehabilitation for upper limb recovery after stroke in randomized studies: a systematic review with meta-analysis.Archives of physiotherapyRobot-assisted upper limb training after stroke did not produce benefits large enough for patients to consider clinically important, despite gains in daily activities, dexterity, arm function, and strength over control therapy.
• SLPQualitative2025'To Know That You Are a Link in the Chain': A Realist Evaluation to Explore How Digital, Intensive, Parent-Implemented Interventions Work for Children With Speech Sound Disorder, Why, and for Whom.International journal of language & communication disordersParents and therapists described a three-stage journey for home-based speech therapy: building trust, tailoring practice to family life, and maintaining momentum. Digital tools were seen as helpful only when paired with active coaching and relationship-building, not as standalone replacements.
• Cohort2025Sex-Based Differences in Prenatal and Perinatal Predictors of Autism Spectrum Disorder Using Machine Learning With National Health Data.Autism research : official journal of the International Society for Autism ResearchMachine learning on national data identified sex-based differences in autism predictors. Low maternal BMI raised risk for both sexes, but high BMI raised risk only for females. Low socioeconomic status raised risk for males, while high status raised risk for females. These are statistical associations, not causes.
• PTOTSLPOther2025Child Care and Development in the Migration Context of Brazil: A Convergent Parallel Mixed Methods Study at an International Border.Child: care, health and developmentImmigrant parents in Brazil maintain strong physical care and bonding but struggle to provide play and stimulation due to stress, language barriers, and isolation. Children with these risk factors often show developmental delays, requiring clinicians to actively screen for social determinants rather than assuming neglect.
• SLPPilot2025Treatment Fidelity in a Feasibility Trial of the Aphasia Intervention, Virtual Elaborated Semantic Feature Analysis.International journal of language & communication disordersThe virtual aphasia intervention was delivered with 81% adherence to the protocol. Rationale for activities and specific feedback were the least consistent components. Challenge tasks helped participants use practiced words in real life, with 14 of 15 reporting success.
• SLPCohort2025A Longitudinal Investigation Into the Relationship Between Working as a Speech and Language Therapist and Wellbeing.International journal of language & communication disordersHigh workload, low autonomy and poor support predict distress in speech and language therapists. Changing jobs improved satisfaction, but personal coping strategies did not. Employers must fix job design, not just encourage individual resilience.
• SLPOther2025Establishing Norm of Connected Speech Measures for Descriptive Discourses in Cantonese-Speaking Adults.International journal of language & communication disordersCantonese adults show varied speech patterns by age and education, not a simple decline. Older adults struggled most with sequential picture tasks, while middle-aged adults peaked in procedural descriptions. High-education speakers produced more content but appeared less lexically diverse due to longer samples.
• PTOTSLPCohort2025Amantadine Continuation After Hospital Discharge for Acute Stroke Requiring Inpatient Rehabilitation: A Long-term Follow-up Study.Archives of rehabilitation research and clinical translationIn 28 stroke patients continuing amantadine into rehab, dosing varied widely but appeared safe. Most patients improved in mobility and speech, yet confusion and agitation often emerged when doses were reduced, not increased. This offers no guidance on optimal dosing or timing.
• PTRCT2025Optimizing Pulmonary Health and Quality of Life in Breast Cancer Survivors: A Randomized Controlled Trial Combining Incentive Spirometry and Aerobic Exercise.Archives of rehabilitation research and clinical translationAdding incentive spirometry to aerobic exercise improved lung capacity and quality of life more than aerobic exercise alone. The combined group saw greater gains in physical function and larger drops in breathlessness, fatigue, and insomnia after 8 weeks.
• PTCase Report2025Quantifying At-Home Physiotherapy Participation: SPARS vs Self-Reported Diaries.Archives of rehabilitation research and clinical translationSmartwatch data agreed closely with patient diaries on home exercise participation during the first two weeks of shoulder rehab. Diaries reported slightly more days than the watch, but the high agreement suggests wearable sensors are a viable alternative to self-report.
• SLPSurvey2025Prevalence and associated factors of voice symptoms among Mexican prospective teachers: A cross-sectional study.Journal of communication disordersPrevalence of voice symptoms in prospective teachers varied widely by tool, from 9.13% to 54.60%. Perceived dust in placement classrooms was consistently linked to higher symptom reports. Third-year students and those in active placements reported more discomfort.
• SLPOther2025Methods of Diagnosing Speech Sound Disorders in Multilingual Children.Language, speech, and hearing services in schoolsAssessing multilingual children's speech in both home and community languages changed diagnosis for several children, and combining evidence can reduce overdiagnosis compared with English-only norm-referenced assessment.
• PTOTCohort2025Investigating Balance Perception and Balance Performance in Neurological Disorders for Targeted Rehabilitation Strategies.Physical therapyFor people with Parkinson disease and stroke, confidence in daily activities linked strongly to dynamic balance tasks like stairs and turning. For multiple sclerosis, links were weak. Prioritize dynamic gait and sensory challenges for PD and stroke; results for MS are less clear.
• SLPOther2025Binaural Speech Intelligibility in Noise and Reverberation: Prediction of Group Performance for Normal-hearing and Hearing-impaired Listeners.Trends in hearingA new computer model accurately predicts how hearing loss and reverberation affect speech understanding in noise. It combines two existing approaches to handle complex listening conditions that neither previous model could solve alone, offering a better tool for assessing real-world communication difficulties.
• PTCase Report2025Postoperative Physical Therapy for Cervical Total Disc Replacement: A Case Report.International journal of sports physical therapyA single athlete returned to Brazilian Jiu Jitsu 12 weeks after two-level cervical disc replacement. He completed 14 physical therapy sessions over 16 weeks, focusing on gradual strength and mobility. While he reported no pain and full function at one year, this is one case, not proof of efficacy.
• SLPQualitative2025The impact of state policy on early autism diagnosis: A qualitative investigation.Autism : the international journal of research and practiceExperts identified state policy gaps as primary drivers of delayed autism diagnosis. Screening mandates are inconsistent, insurance requirements restrict diagnostic providers, and Medicaid reimbursement rates create significant access barriers. These systemic factors, rather than clinical practice alone, dictate how quickly families receive evaluations and services.
• SLPSurvey2025Communication and Psychosocial Functioning in Children With Tourette Syndrome: Parent-Reported Measures.International journal of language & communication disordersMost children with Tourette syndrome showed average communication skills, but those with low scores were rarely diagnosed. Co-occurring conditions did not predict communication ability. Lower communication scores correlated with higher psychosocial difficulties, suggesting a need for routine speech-language screening.
• PTOTOther2025Spinal movement impairments in people with acute low back pain.Musculoskeletal science & practicePeople with acute low back pain showed spinal movement impairments as often as those with chronic pain. Modifying these impairments during the exam immediately reduced symptoms in the majority of acute cases, suggesting movement patterns are a relevant target even early in the condition.
• SLPRCT2025Short-term effects of acoustically controlled auditory training in children with impaired school performance.CoDASChildren with central auditory processing disorder and impaired school performance had better auditory test scores after weekly training, and the scores remained better months later. Untreated children also changed on several tests, so the trial does not isolate the training effect.
• PTOTOther2025Causes of Adolescent Low Back Pain: A Retrospective Study.Archives of rehabilitation research and clinical translationIn adolescents with low back pain, most cases had no specific cause (42.81%). Disc disease was the second most common (27.64%), more frequent in women. Spondylolysis was third (14.54%), more frequent in men. This challenges assumptions about the primary driver of adolescent back pain.
• PTOTPilot2025Exploring the use of mindfulness for prevention of burnout in allied health professionals in Singapore.Work (Reading, Mass.)In eight allied health professionals, emotional exhaustion scores on a burnout questionnaire fell after a 10-week program that included mindfulness, Emergenetics, group support, and daily practice; depersonalization and personal accomplishment did not show clear change.
• PTOTSLPQualitative2025Unveiling the veil: Exploring experiences of patient-initiated workplace violence in long-term care and mental health and substance use settings.Work (Reading, Mass.)Staff and families in long-term care and mental health settings linked violence to rushed personal care, privacy violations, and poor communication about behavioral history. They identified specific early warning signs like pacing or sudden silence. The study highlights system gaps rather than testing interventions.
• SLPQualitative2025Perceived Barriers to Medication Adherence in Adolescents and Young Adults with Attention-Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder: Adapting the Customized Adherence Enhancement Intervention.Journal of developmental and behavioral pediatrics : JDBPAdolescents and young adults with ADHD reported medication barriers like stigma, side effects, and poor access, while facilitators included external prompts and strong support. A tailored intervention was adapted based on these themes, with participants requesting shorter sessions, more visuals, and interactive elements.
• PTOTSurvey2025Exploring musculoskeletal pain among Italian olive pickers: A cross-sectional investigation into prevalence, attitudes, expectations, and beliefs.Work (Reading, Mass.)84.8% of 127 Italian olive pickers reported musculoskeletal pain in the last year, mainly lower back, shoulders and neck. Many avoided movement and expected manual treatment, while 44% did nothing to prevent pain.
• PTCase Report2025Patellar Tendinopathy Responding to Spinal Treatment: A Case Report Using Mechanical Diagnosis and Therapy.International journal of sports physical therapyOne marathon runner with a referred diagnosis of patellar tendinopathy reported pain-free running and a knee function score of 100/100 at six months, following a lumbar-focused assessment and treatment program. This is one person, not a pattern.
• PTOTSystematic Review2025Outcomes and Preferences for Decision-Making for Upper Limb Prosthetic Care: The Patient Journey: A Scoping Literature Review.Archives of rehabilitation research and clinical translationMost upper-limb prosthetic research compares device technology, not patient preference. Only six studies examined preference, and just four used robust choice methods. Clinicians should expect that evidence guiding shared decision-making is sparse, so direct discussion of individual goals remains essential.
• PTOTSLPSystematic Review2025A Systematic Scoping Review of Poststroke Engagement in Physical Activity.Archives of rehabilitation research and clinical translationCommunity-dwelling stroke survivors typically walk about 4000 steps a day, falling short of guidelines. Objective measures show lower activity than self-reports. Interventions with coaching or education increased activity in the short term, but long-term adherence and support quality remain unclear.
• OTSurvey2025What about neurodiversity among nurses? A cross-sectional exploration of work environment and health among nurses with ADHD and/or autism.Work (Reading, Mass.)Nurses with ADHD or autism reported high workload and poor health, with more than half having taken long-term sick leave for mental illness. However, they remained highly satisfied with the care they provided to patients. Inattention was linked to feeling more work demands, regardless of diagnosis.
• PTOTQualitative2025Content validity of the Demand and Ability Protocol - A dialogue tool involving stakeholders in exploring demands and abilities at work.Work (Reading, Mass.)The revised Demand and Ability Protocol now has seven domains and begins with basic skills. Experts and experienced users found its items mostly clear and relevant for workplace dialogue about demands and abilities.
• SLPOther2025Assessing Autism Co-Occurrence in Fragile X Syndrome: Proposing a Preliminary CARS-2 Cut-Off Score.Journal of autism and developmental disordersStandard autism rating scales classify far fewer people with Fragile X as autistic than observational assessments do. A lower cut-off score on the rating scale improved agreement with the observational tool, but these findings are preliminary and require validation in larger, more diverse samples before changing clinical practice.
• OTQualitative2025Implementing Supported Employment in the Norwegian Labor and Welfare Administration - Experiences from employment specialists and critical implementation issues.Work (Reading, Mass.)Employment specialists delivering supported employment in Norway experienced severe burnout and near-total turnover within 18 months. Isolation, unpredictable high workloads, and strict efficiency monitoring were cited as the primary drivers of this collapse in team stability.
• SLPOther2025Auditory Learning and Generalization in Older Adults: Evidence from Voice Discrimination Training.Trends in hearingThree sessions of voice training improved pitch-based voice discrimination in older adults as much as in young adults. Older adults did not improve on formant-based voice cues, and combined pitch and formant cues showed no training advantage.
• OTOther2025Bridging the gap: Work as a treatment goal in healthcare. An innovative approach at Radboudumc.Work (Reading, Mass.)This is a service description of work-oriented care at Radboudumc, not a research study with methods and results to summarise. There is no patient finding to act on.
• SLPCohort2025Changes in Early Aperiodic EEG Activity Are Linked to Autism Diagnosis and Language Development in Infants With Family History of Autism.Autism research : official journal of the International Society for Autism ResearchInfants with a family history of autism showed reduced brain activity at 3 months. Greater increases in this activity by 12 months linked to later autism diagnosis and lower language scores at 18 months, independent of cognitive ability.
• SLPOther2025Reduced relationship-specific social touching and atypical association with emotional bonding in autistic adults.Molecular autismAdults with autism allowed smaller touchable body areas for most social network members and reported less pleasant touch from several members. Their emotional bonding was more strongly associated with how much of their body they allowed to be touched, especially legs, torso and crotch.
• PTOTSLPSurvey2025Impact of Hearing Impairment on Independent Travel in Individuals With Normal Vision, Low Vision, and Blindness.Trends in hearingBlind individuals with hearing impairment reported significantly more difficulty localizing dynamic sounds like traffic than those with low vision. Hearing aids helped with speech but were often rated unhelpful for sound localization, limiting independent travel safety.
• PTOTCohort2025Safety and Effectiveness of Early Rehabilitation in Patients With Stroke and Concomitant Kidney Disease: A Cohort Study With Claims Data.Archives of rehabilitation research and clinical translationStarting rehabilitation 24 to 48 hours after admission did not increase death rates or shorten hospital stays compared to starting later. The primary outcome was null for both chronic kidney disease and end-stage kidney disease groups.
• PTOTSLPRCT2025Cannabidiol (CBD) Treatment for Severe Problem Behaviors in Autistic Boys: A Randomized Clinical Trial.Journal of autism and developmental disordersPurified CBD did not significantly reduce problem behaviors compared to placebo in boys with severe autism. Both groups improved, with a strong placebo effect observed. Safety was acceptable, but the study found no global benefit over placebo for the primary outcomes.
• PTOther2025Treatment of Proximal Hamstring Tendinopathy with Individualized Physiotherapy: A Clinical Commentary.International journal of sports physical therapyNo patient outcomes are reported. This commentary describes a staged physiotherapy protocol for proximal hamstring tendinopathy, so it does not show whether the approach works.