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 647 OF 704 · NEWEST FIRST

• PTOTSLPOther2026Benchmarking large language models against human experts in rehabilitation medicine: a multidimensional evaluation.Journal of neuroengineering and rehabilitationTop-tier AI models wrote rehabilitation plans that scored higher than textbook expert answers on safety and evidence, but missed the patient's life context. Use AI to draft the medical checklist. You must still add the human strategy and personal goals.
• Narrative Review2026Rehabilitation strategies for long COVID: integrating human factors engineering.Frontiers in rehabilitation sciences
• PTPilot2026Coping experiences in child and adolescent rehabilitation through a novel device: A multi-method feasibility study.Journal of pediatric rehabilitation medicineChildren and adolescents in a rehabilitation programme could use a squeeze device to record coping experiences. Most found it easy and motivating, but it was added to the programme, so its separate benefit is unknown.
• PTOTSLPOther2026Transition From Children's to Adults' Healthcare for Youth With (Genetic) Intellectual Disabilities: An ERN-ITHACA Guideline.Journal of intellectual disability research : JIDRTransition planning for young people with intellectual disabilities should start at 13 or 14 years and use a named worker to coordinate care. These are expert recommendations, not evidence that they work.
• PTOTOther2026Standardized International Manual of the Fugl-Meyer Assessment of Motor Function After Stroke.Neurorehabilitation and neural repairExperts agreed on a standardized manual for the Fugl-Meyer Assessment, with 89% consensus for the upper limb and 93% for the lower limb. This resolves ambiguous instructions and sets clear training standards for consistent motor scoring in stroke care.
• SLPRCT2026Characterizing Puree Bite Sizes in People with Normal and Disordered Swallowing: Predictors and Impact on Swallowing Safety and Efficiency during Flexible Endoscopic Evaluation of Swallowing.Folia phoniatrica et logopaedica : official organ of the International Association of Logopedics and Phoniatrics (IALP)Self-selected puree bites were typically 10.3 mL overall and 11.1 mL in natural conditions. FEES bites with blue-colored pudding, transnasal endoscopy, and single-swallow instruction were 2.4 mL smaller. Swallow impairment did not predict bite size. Larger bites increased residue most in severe or profound impairment.
• PTOTSLPSystematic Review2026Clinical Models of Care for Adults With Intellectual Disabilities in Forensic Mental Health Services: A Scoping Review.Journal of intellectual disability research : JIDRStructured discharge pathways and community forensic teams are linked to shorter hospital stays and safer transitions for adults with intellectual disabilities. These outcomes depend on clear roles, multidisciplinary coordination, and staff training rather than isolated therapies.
• PTCohort2026Gait stability in peripheral artery disease: a phase-dependent analysis using gait tube methodology.Frontiers in rehabilitation sciencesPeople with peripheral artery disease showed smaller three-dimensional gait variability than controls, especially vertical motion, with the largest difference during weight acceptance. This may reflect a stiffened walking pattern. The paper did not report fall outcomes.
• SLPOther2025Eight ways speech-language pathologists can contribute to health equity: the case of Black stroke survivors with aphasia.AphasiologyNo patient outcomes are reported. The paper offers expert recommendations for speech-language pathologists to address health inequities affecting Black stroke survivors with aphasia. Do not treat them as tested interventions.
• Other2025Maximizing the Quality and Reporting Standards of Autism Intervention Science.Autism research : official journal of the International Society for Autism ResearchThis paper proposes stricter reporting standards for autism intervention trials, such as mandatory pre-registration and CONSORT checklists. It argues that current poor reporting inflates apparent treatment effects but presents no new clinical data or outcomes.
• PTOTSLPQualitative2025Aphasic patients in the hospital from the perspective of a healthcare team: implications for care.CoDASStaff described caring for patients with aphasia as frustrating and difficult because they could not understand speech. They relied on guessing and wanted language clinicians to guide team communication.
• SLPOther2025Professional development and signed literacy instruction: evidence from a multiple-baseline design.Journal of deaf studies and deaf educationFour deaf teachers in ASL/English classrooms moved from near-zero to high fidelity in signed literacy instruction after two days of training plus biweekly coaching. Teachers without prior experience achieved the same gains. Student outcomes were not measured.
• OTCohort2025Relationship Between Intellectual Disability and Behavioral Comorbidity in Children With Fragile X Syndrome.Journal of autism and developmental disordersIn children with fragile X syndrome, higher intellectual disability level was linked with more frequent autism, irritability/agitation/aggression/self-injury, obsessive/perseverative behavior, and higher sensory problem scores. Anxiety and ADHD-like symptoms were not linked to intellectual disability level.
• PTOTSLPSurvey2025Involving Adult Siblings in the Lives of Individuals With Pervasive Support Needs: Attitudes of Healthcare Professionals.Journal of applied research in intellectual disabilities : JARIDHealthcare professionals supporting adults with profound intellectual disabilities report lacking knowledge about siblings' preferences and having insufficient time for collaboration. Most feel supported by colleagues but not by management, and only a minority view facilitating the transition of care from parents to siblings as part of their job.
• SLPSystematic Review2025One Call Away: Bilingual Teleassessment for Preschool and Elementary Children: A Systematic Review.International journal of language & communication disordersBilingual teleassessment can yield results comparable to face-to-face testing for preschool and elementary children. Caregivers can reliably administer assessments with clear guidance, though success depends on stable internet, suitable hardware, and careful session planning.
• PTOTSLPCohort2025Criterion Validity, Scalability and Stability of Scoring on the Bayley-III in Children With Angelman Syndrome.Journal of intellectual disability research : JIDRThe Bayley-III works well for tracking groups of children with Angelman syndrome but is unstable for individual patients. Scores often fluctuate due to attention and motor issues, meaning a single test result may not reflect true ability or change.
• SLPSurvey2025Can Structured Literacy Be a New Dimension for Interprofessional Practice Between Teachers and SLTs? Perceptions of Irish SLTs on Their Capacity and Practices in Supporting Children With Literacy Difficulties.International journal of language & communication disordersMost Irish SLTs see literacy work as within their scope but feel unprepared for it. Only 13% felt confident working in literacy, and none said their degree prepared them. They value consulting with teachers but rarely find it feasible to team-teach or work inside classrooms.
• SLPOther2025The Developmental Assessment of Social Communication Ability (DASCA): initial creation and psychometric description.Molecular autismCaregiver-reported social communication in children with developmental conditions was rated as one overall skill across language levels. Overall scores showed little meaningful difference by language, age, or sex. It is not yet tested for tracking therapy change.
• SLPQualitative2025Adjustment to the learning environment among university students who are deaf or hard of hearing.The South African journal of communication disorders = Die Suid-Afrikaanse tydskrif vir KommunikasieafwykingsTen deaf or hard of hearing university students described how inconsistent support, lecture pace, and classroom noise blocked their learning. They found interpreters helpful but often unavailable outside lectures, and felt excluded by peers and lecturers who lacked awareness of Deaf culture.
• PTOTPilot2026EEG based multifunctional connectivity fusion across frequency bands and parameters promote motor function assessment in stroke: a pilot study.Journal of neuroengineering and rehabilitationIn 12 stroke patients, combined EEG brain synchronization measures were linked to upper limb motor scores. None were linked to lower limb scores. This is exploratory.
• PTOTSLPCase-Control2026Motor skills and working memory capacity in preadolescents born very preterm.Developmental medicine and child neurologyChildren born very preterm had lower working memory capacity than term-born peers. This link was fully explained by their poorer motor skills, specifically balance and manual dexterity. Brain activity measures did not mediate this relationship, suggesting motor deficits are a key pathway to cognitive difficulties.
• PTRCT2026Acute effect of hippotherapy applied on different sitting surfaces in children with special needs.Journal of pediatric rehabilitation medicineIn children with special needs, hippotherapy seating surfaces did not differ for sitting balance or walking speed. Only the bubble-wrap group improved walking speed during hippotherapy after one session, but the three surfaces did not differ.
• OTQualitative2026Codesigning a Neurocognitive Assessment Protocol for Hyperphagia: Perspectives From Stakeholders in Prader-Willi Syndrome.Journal of intellectual disability research : JIDRCaregivers and professionals helped adapt a food attention eye-tracking test for Prader-Willi syndrome. Predictable mealtime routines and flexible scheduling made the adapted test appear feasible in a small group, but eye-tracking data quality was variable.
• PTOTSLPPilot2026Development of an easy-read version of the Brain Injury associated Visual Impairment - Impact Questionnaire (BIVI-IQ).Clinical rehabilitationStroke survivors with visual impairment rated an easy-read version of a vision-impact questionnaire similarly to the standard version. The easy-read took longer to complete, but half preferred it. This offers a path to self-report for those with communication difficulties, though testing in that specific group is still needed.
• SLPRCT2026Integrating single-channel EEG neurofeedback into video game-based digital therapeutics for ADHD.Journal of neuroengineering and rehabilitationAdding single-channel EEG neurofeedback to a tablet game improved children's attention test scores more than the game alone. Parents did not report extra everyday benefits, and the study excluded children taking ADHD medication, so it may not apply to most patients in your clinic.
• PTOTSystematic Review2026Outcomes and standardized tools in telehealth physical therapy for children with cerebral palsy: A scoping review using the ICF framework.Developmental medicine and child neurologyTelehealth physical therapy for children with cerebral palsy is mostly assessed in person, not remotely. While some questionnaires and specific movement tests show promise for remote use, most standardized tools still require clinical settings, limiting the ability to track real-world functional changes.
• PTOTNarrative Review2026Post-Stroke Motor Fatigability: Defining and Studying the Impairments That Emerge During Prolonged Motor Tasks.Neurorehabilitation and neural repairProlonged motor tasks after stroke often show greater endurance loss in paretic limbs, likely from reduced brain input to the muscle rather than the muscle itself. Tests vary, so endurance time may be more informative than strength alone.
• SLPQualitative2026Autistic adults' experiences of cognitive-behavioural group therapy for social anxiety: Relational experiences of participation.Autism : the international journal of research and practiceAutistic adults described the group setting as the primary source of value. Connecting with peers reduced isolation and allowed them to lower their guard. However, many found it difficult to transfer skills learned in the safe group environment to unpredictable real-world social situations.
• PTOTOther2026Psychometric properties of functional mobility outcome measures in children with arthrogryposis multiplex congenita.Developmental medicine and child neurologyFour mobility measures work well for children with arthrogryposis, but they do not agree on who is impaired. Use them together for a full picture. Parents reported worse mobility than children did, so ask both. Small changes of 1-2 levels on walking scales are meaningful.
• PTOTRCT2026Effect of an exosuit on daily life gait performance in individuals with incomplete spinal cord injury: a randomized controlled trial.Journal of neuroengineering and rehabilitationA home-based exosuit program did not increase daily walking time over six weeks compared with a conventional training program. Usability and satisfaction were marginal, so routine prescription of this exosuit to improve daily walking is not supported.
• Other2026Professional consensus on UK national statements of best practice for ways of working to deliver orthotic interventions after stroke: an eDelphi study.Journal of rehabilitation medicineUK orthotists agreed on 63 best-practice statements for post-stroke care, including that they should be part of the core rehabilitation team and assess patients within 3 months. These are expert recommendations, not tested interventions, so they do not prove better outcomes.
• PTRCT2026Effect of early hybrid assistive limb assisted rehabilitation on functional outcomes and patient satisfaction after total knee arthroplasty: a randomized controlled trial.Journal of rehabilitation medicineWithin 4 hours after knee replacement, HAL-SJ exercises were associated with higher 12-month knee quality-of-life scores than standard rehabilitation. Extension lag and early knee flexion improved too, but quadriceps strength, walking speed and walking pain did not.
• PTOther2026The feasibility of using deep learning technologies to preliminarily identify patients with advanced knee osteoarthritis via smartphone videos.Journal of neuroengineering and rehabilitationSelf-recorded smartphone videos of sit-to-stand and walking were analyzed by deep learning. The best model helped separate advanced knee osteoarthritis from age-related physical decline using sit-to-stand plus age and body mass index. This is preliminary screening feasibility, not a validated diagnostic tool.
• Other2026Implementation of Online Mindfulness With Peer Mentoring for Parent and Sibling Carers of People With Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities.Journal of intellectual disability research : JIDRCarers who completed follow-up reported higher wellbeing, lower distress and better life satisfaction after online mindfulness plus peer mentoring calls. No comparison group and only 36 of 101 baseline participants gave follow-up data, so this cannot show the programme worked.
• SLPNarrative Review2025Challenges and Opportunities in Characterizing the Genetics of Stuttering: From Sample Acquisition to Functional Interpretation of the Genome.Journal of speech, language, and hearing research : JSLHRGenetic studies have linked stuttering to many common variants, but none prove a cause or change therapy. Speech-language pathologists can use this to counter stigma and support research, not to diagnose or treat stuttering.
• SLPCase-Control2025Specific Association Patterns Between Brain Glutathione Levels, Myelination, and Functional Connectivity in Adults With Autism Spectrum Disorder.Autism research : official journal of the International Society for Autism ResearchAdults with autism had higher glutathione in the left temporoparietal junction than controls, and this linked to frontal myelin and connectivity patterns tied to emotion recognition. The work describes brain associations, not a treatment effect.
• SLPOther2025Brief Report: Differences Between Stanford-Binet Abbreviated and Full-Scale Estimates of IQ in Fragile X Syndrome Vary Across Development.Journal of autism and developmental disordersFor people with fragile X syndrome, the abbreviated Stanford-Binet IQ test is unreliable. It over-estimates ability in children under 11.5 and under-estimates it in older individuals, especially when verbal and nonverbal scores differ by more than 5.5 points or IQ is below 68.
• SLPMeta-Analysis2025Auditory function and brainstem responses in allergic rhinitis: systematic review and meta-analysis.CoDASPeople with allergic rhinitis showed slightly higher hearing thresholds at high frequencies (4000Hz and 8000Hz) compared to controls. However, brainstem hearing responses were not significantly different. The evidence quality was rated very low, so these findings should not change routine clinical practice.
• SLPCohort2025Central auditory processing skill self-perception scale (CAPSSPS) and behavioral tests: a study in young adults with and without central auditory processing disorder.CoDASYoung adults with central auditory processing disorder scored higher on the EAPAC self-perception questionnaire than those without. This suggests the questionnaire may help screen for difficulties with temporal ordering and binaural interaction, not just the skills it was originally designed to test.
• Case Report2025Promoting Collaboration Among Pediatrics, Education, and Law in a Preschooler With Co-occurring Attention-deficit Hyperactivity Disorder and Cerebral Palsy.Journal of developmental and behavioral pediatrics : JDBPA preschooler with ADHD and cerebral palsy faced school exclusion and restraint. Legal advocacy and interdisciplinary collaboration secured his right to the least restrictive environment. Therapists should know local laws on caregiver residency and restraint to help families navigate school systems.
• SLPOther2025Four Decades of Inquiry Into the Genetic Bases of Specific Reading Disability.Journal of speech, language, and hearing research : JSLHRReading disability genes are not recent human-specific adaptations. They are ancient genes involved in brain development, with expression changing around 24 weeks after conception. Some genes formed central links in neuronal pathways, but this does not yet guide therapy.
• SLPQualitative2025Face and Content Validation of the 10-Item Communicative Participation Item Bank General Short Form for Primary Progressive Aphasia: A Cognitive Interviewing Study.American journal of speech-language pathologyPeople with PPA and their partners found the 10-item CPIB mostly clear but wanted a middle response option and phone use added. One item on persuasion was seen as irrelevant. Familiarity with the test did not change feedback.
• SLPOther2025Montreal Cognitive Assessment Hearing Impairment (MoCA-H) in Brazilian Portuguese: criterion and construct validity.CoDASThe Brazilian Portuguese MoCA-H clearly separates older adults with hearing loss who have cognitive decline from those who do not, but it does not correlate with the standard MMSE. It is a useful screening tool, though further validation is needed.
• SLPCohort2025Impacts of Caregiver Stress on the Receptive Language Skills of Children With Language Impairment During the COVID-19 Pandemic.International journal of language & communication disordersCaregiver stress was linked to lower receptive language in children with language impairment, but parental warmth appeared to protect against this drop. The study is correlational and underpowered, so these are associations, not proven effects.
• PTOTSLPSystematic Review2026Use of artificial intelligence for outcome assessment in pediatric rehabilitation: a scoping review.Journal of neuroengineering and rehabilitationMost AI tools for pediatric outcome assessment are still experimental, focused on gait in children with cerebral palsy. High accuracy reported in these studies reflects technical testing, not clinical readiness for routine use.
• PTOTSLPNarrative Review2026Off-axis biomechanical alterations and related interventions in medial knee osteoarthritis: a mini review.Frontiers in rehabilitation sciencesHip abductor strengthening reliably improves pain and function in medial knee osteoarthritis. Personalized gait retraining and valgus bracing reduce short-term symptoms, but evidence for lateral wedge insoles is inconsistent. Long-term structural benefits remain unproven.
• PTOTCohort2026Recruitment of the central nervous system in different hand tasks in patients with hand dysfunction after stroke based on functional near-infrared spectroscopy: an exploratory study.Journal of rehabilitation medicineIn 30 stroke patients, affected-hand grasping activated more brain regions and stronger connectivity than bilateral hand-cranking. This suggests grasping demands greater motor planning and cognitive resources, though small sample size limits clinical application.
• SLPOther2026"They don't care about deaf problems." Children's rights and emotional well-being.Journal of deaf studies and deaf educationDeaf children in Northern Ireland reported more anxiety and depression and lower quality of life than hearing peers. They said services lacked deaf-aware staff, sign language, time, and safe spaces, forcing them to manage access.
• PTOther2026Improving interlimb coordination and paretic limb use after stroke using a novel robotic split-crank pedaling device: a cross-sectional study.Journal of neuroengineering and rehabilitationA new robotic pedaling device temporarily reduced interlimb coordination errors in stroke survivors during use, but errors rebounded to worse-than-baseline levels once the device was turned off. The assist-plus-resist mode was most effective during exposure, but benefits did not persist.
• PTOTCohort2026Comparison of the predictive value of upper limb somatosensory evoked potentials and motor evoked potentials for functional recovery in subacute stroke: a retrospective study.Journal of rehabilitation medicineIn subacute stroke, normal somatosensory evoked potentials predicted better daily living independence, while motor evoked potentials predicted better hand dexterity. Neither test strongly predicted upper limb motor recovery. Baseline function and length of stay were the strongest predictors of discharge outcomes.