Review
Audiology & Speech-Language Pathology
Ben Pham, Sharynne Mcleod
Summary: The dialect spoken by children influences diagnostic decision-making regarding the identification and severity of speech sound disorder. Therapists need to compare standard and dialectal productions when undertaking assessments.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF LANGUAGE & COMMUNICATION DISORDERS
(2023)
Article
Rehabilitation
Michelle J. Kleiner, Elizabeth Anne Kinsella, Maxi Miciak, Gail Teachman, David M. Walton
Summary: This research aimed to examine experienced musculoskeletal practitioners' perceptions of reflection in the practice of a 'good' physiotherapist. Findings identified six key themes related to 'being reflective' in a 'good' physiotherapist, including learning from experience, integrating multiple perspectives, navigating indeterminate zones, developing embodied knowledge, questioning assumptions, and cultivating wisdom. These findings support the idea that 'good' physiotherapy involves wise judgments through reflection and can inform educational initiatives to nurture reflective practices in professional life.
PHYSIOTHERAPY THEORY AND PRACTICE
(2023)
Article
Audiology & Speech-Language Pathology
Antoinette Hodge, Rebecca Sutherland, Natalie Ong, Esther Chan, Diana Barnett, Beverley Bennett, Kelsie Boulton, Deanna Francis, Adam Guastella, Angela Papanicolaou, Gail Tomsic, Marcia Williamsz, Natalie Silove
Summary: This pilot study investigated the feasibility of integrating a specially-designed telepractice autism assessment tool into a tertiary diagnostic service. Results showed that the TELE-ASD-PEDS was a feasible assessment tool and parents provided mostly positive feedback. This study highlights the potential of telepractice in autism assessments.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF SPEECH-LANGUAGE PATHOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Rehabilitation
Anders Hansen, Kieran O'Sullivan, Casper Nim, Soren O'Neill
Summary: This study found a high correlation between overground and treadmill versions of the Two-Minute Walk Test (2MWT) in individuals with Low Back Pain (LBP). However, participants walked 29% further in the hallway, indicating that treadmill walking may not be an interchangeable alternative for evaluating performance.
EUROPEAN JOURNAL OF PHYSIOTHERAPY
(2023)
Article
Rehabilitation
Julie Ronne Pedersen, Jan Hartvigsen, Morten Hoegh, Jonas Bloch Thorlund
Summary: This study describes the self-reported characteristics of patients seeking primary care physiotherapy in Denmark, including the primary symptom site, co-occurrent pain sites, pain intensity, symptom duration, and number of symptom episodes.
PHYSIOTHERAPY RESEARCH INTERNATIONAL
(2023)
Article
Rehabilitation
Jessica Dashner, Sandra M. Espin-Tello, Szu-Wei Chen, Holly Hollingsworth, Rebecca Bollinger, Kerri A. Morgan, Susan Stark
Summary: This study examined the prevalence and relationships among falls, injuries, fear of falling, and social participation in people aging with long-term physical disability. The results showed that these individuals are at increased risk of falls, which can have negative impacts on their physical/mental health and ability to engage in social activities.
DISABILITY AND REHABILITATION
(2023)
Article
Rehabilitation
Jonas Svingen, Marianne Arner
Summary: This study found an association between the prevalence of mental and behavioural disorders and tendon rupture after flexor tendon repair. Patients with MBD had a higher risk of rupture compared to those without diagnosed disorders. Age and gender were also identified as risk factors for tendon rupture.
Article
Linguistics
Rachel D. Young, Alexandra M. Da Fonte, Miriam C. Boesch, Hanneh S. Shiheiber, Gillian C. Neff
Summary: This article examines the limited knowledge and skills of special education teachers in serving students with complex communication needs, and presents recommendations from experts and in-service teachers for incoming educators. The survey results indicate that participant demographics impact the recommendations offered.
COMMUNICATION DISORDERS QUARTERLY
(2023)
Article
Rehabilitation
Safiah K. Al-Arfaj, Abdelrahman F. Abdallah, Fuad A. Abdulla
Summary: The Chronic Pain Acceptance Questionnaire (CPAQ) was translated and validated into Arabic (CPAQ-Ar), and the results showed good reliability and validity in Arabic-speaking patients with chronic pain. The CPAQ-Ar consists of two subscales, and better pain acceptance is associated with male gender, older age, employment, low pain intensity, and single pain site.
DISABILITY AND REHABILITATION
(2023)
Article
Education, Special
Laura Nabors, Amy Glubzinski, Olutosin Sanyaolu, Kara Ayers, Ben Kelcey, Linda Bandini
Summary: The study aims to assess the feasibility of the Eat and Exercise to Win Program in a community sample of adults with IDD. The findings indicate that the program had a positive impact on participants' knowledge of diet and exercise, and the implementation fidelity was high.
ADVANCES IN NEURODEVELOPMENTAL DISORDERS
(2023)
Article
Psychology, Developmental
Theresa Andrzejewski, Saily Gomez Batista, Tamara Abu-Ramadan, Kaitlyn E. Breitenfeldt, Alison U. Tassone, Ashley Winch, David C. Rozek, Christina G. Mcdonnell
Summary: Autistic adults experience more traumatic events and PTSD symptoms, especially interpersonal traumas and hyperarousal and negative mood/cognition symptoms. Future research should focus on the outcomes of trauma exposure, identify protective factors, and examine the efficacy of trauma-focused treatments for autistic individuals.
AUTISM IN ADULTHOOD
(2023)
Article
Rehabilitation
Colin Cameron
Summary: This article discusses the regurgitation of sadcrip/supercrip stereotypes in current television charity advertisements and suggests that they have an insidious impact on wider society and disabled individuals. The author proposes a new and more accessible affirmation model definition of disability.
DISABILITY & SOCIETY
(2023)
Article
Education, Special
Yusuke Murakami, Yukinori Sawae
Summary: This study observes the trajectory of motor development of a child with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and elucidates how the movement of the child changed through interaction with tasks and the environment. The findings suggest that motor development is a process of adaptive variation influenced by task constraints and the psychological situation of the child.
ADVANCES IN NEURODEVELOPMENTAL DISORDERS
(2023)
Article
Psychiatry
Francesca M. Pernice, Liza M. Hinchey, Kevin Rice, Jessica Drews, Amber Michon, Mackenzie Jenuwine, Janay Christian, Alan Doyle, Elliott Madison, Lisa Kessler, Craig Bayer, Cyrus Napolitano, Kinga Jedrzejczak
Summary: The efficacy of the Clubhouse model's interventions in supporting recovery from serious mental illness has been demonstrated, but the underlying causal mechanisms and theory driving these outcomes have not yet been fully defined. This theory article aims to provide a unified theory of social practice by synthesizing existing knowledge and discussing its role in SMI recovery. Based on prior theory and findings, social practice is defined as the informed application of environmental therapy in an intentional community to assist people in their recovery. The article also highlights the impact of social practice on SMI outcomes and motivational forces.
PSYCHIATRIC REHABILITATION JOURNAL
(2023)
Article
Psychiatry
Jessica A. Wojtalik, Anju Kotwani, Rochanne L. Honarvar, Shaun M. Eack, Lori D'Angelo, Chrissy Whiting-Madison, Wilson J. Brown
Summary: This study used the World Health Organization Disability Assessment Schedule 2.0 (WHODAS-2.0) to evaluate adults with serious mental illness and confirmed its reliability and validity. The findings provide guidance for using WHODAS-2.0 in the Clubhouse model.
PSYCHIATRIC REHABILITATION JOURNAL
(2023)
Article
Rehabilitation
Paolo Capodaglio, Lorenzo Lippi, Arianna Folli, Giulia Trotti, Valentina Aspesi, Alessio Turco, Alessandro de Sire, Marco Invernizzi
Summary: The study found that adding pelvic floor exercises to a weight management rehabilitation program can provide additional benefits in reducing urinary incontinence symptoms in obese women.
TURKISH JOURNAL OF PHYSICAL MEDICINE AND REHABILITATION
(2023)
Article
Psychiatry
Deyu Pan, Zachary A. Babb, Wilson J. Brown, Sang Qin, Jennifer Sanchez
Summary: This study examined the psychometric properties of the English version of the Self-Stigma Scale-Short (SSS-S) among U.S. adults with psychiatric disabilities. The results showed that the scale demonstrated reliable and valid scores, and it is recommended to be used routinely in psychiatric rehabilitation settings.
PSYCHIATRIC REHABILITATION JOURNAL
(2023)
Article
Rehabilitation
Renaud Hage, Nathalie Roussel, Frederic Dierick, Joel Da Natividade, Mark Jones, Antoine Fourre
Summary: Neck-related arm pain can have different pain mechanisms, including neuropathic, nociceptive, and nociplastic. Clinicians need to use subjective and objective examinations to determine the dominant pain mechanism, and be aware that it can evolve over time.
JOURNAL OF MANUAL & MANIPULATIVE THERAPY
(2023)
Article
Rehabilitation
Megan Banky, Ross A. Clark, Benjamin F. Mentiplay, John H. Olver, Gavin Williams
Summary: Assessing hamstring spasticity at 90 degrees hip flexion resulted in more trials being rated as spastic and with higher severity compared to assessments at 40 degrees hip flexion. The angle of reaction also occurred earlier at 90 degrees hip flexion.
DISABILITY AND REHABILITATION
(2023)
Article
Psychology, Educational
Marissa A. Diaz, Fionn Crombie Angus, Jerome E. Bickenbach
Summary: This study explores the views of people with intellectual disabilities on accessing end of life care. It identifies respecting people's wishes and providing education as facilitators to quality end of life care. Additionally, maintaining familiarity is highlighted as an ideal.
JOURNAL OF APPLIED RESEARCH IN INTELLECTUAL DISABILITIES
(2023)
