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Biomechanical Basis Of Oscillometric Blood Pressure Measuring Technique, H. Lan, A. Al-Jumaily, W. Hing, A. Lowe

Wayne Hing

Non-invasive blood pressure (BP) measurement has been used clinically for over a century to diagnose hypertension. Compared with the auscultatory technique, the oscillometric technique requires less professional training and is widely used in automatic BP measurement devices. Currently, most of these devices measure and record amplitude of cuff pressure oscillation, and then calculate diastolic and systolic pressure using characteristic ratios and designed algorithms. A finite element (FE) model is developed to study the biomechanical basis of this technique. The model identifies that errors were caused by mechanical factors of the soft tissue and the shape of the arm. By personalizing …

A Conceptual Model Of Optimal International Service-Learning And Its Application To Global Health Initiatives In Rehabilitation, Celia Pechak, Mary Thompson

Celia M Pechak

Background. There is growing involvement by US clinicians, faculty members, and students in global health initiatives, including international service-learning (ISL). Limited research has been done to examine the profession’s increasing global engagement, or the ISL phenomenon in particular, and no research has been done to determine best practices. This study was intended as an early step in the examination of the physical therapy profession’s role and activities in the global health arena within and beyond academics.

Objectives. The purposes of this study were: (1) to identify and analyze the common structures and processes among established ISL programs within physical therapist …

Imitation In Fragile X Syndrome: Implications For Autism, Marta Macedoni-Luksic, Laura Greiss Hess, Sally J. Rogers, David Gosar, Kerrie Lemons-Chitwood, Randi Hagerman

Laura Greiss Hess

Clinimetric Evaluation Of The Physical Mobility Scale Supports Clinicians And Researchers In Residential Aged Care, Anna Barker, Jennifer Nitz, Nancy Low Choy, Terry Haines

Nancy Low Choy

Objective
To investigate the interrater agreement and the internal construct validity of the Physical Mobility Scale, a tool routinely used to assess mobility of people living in residential aged care.

Design
Prospective, multicenter, external validation study.

Setting
Nine residential aged care facilities in Australia.

Participants
Residents (N=186). Phase 1 cohort (99 residents; mean age, 85.22±5.1y); phase 2 cohort (87 residents; mean age, 81.59±10.69y).

Interventions
Not applicable.

Main Outcome Measures
Kappa statistics, minimal detectable change (MDC90) scores, and Bland-Altman plots were used to assess interrater agreement. Scale unidimensionality, item hierarchy, and person separation were examined with Rasch analysis for both cohorts. …

A Call For A Critical Examination Of Ethics In Global Health Initiatives In Physical Therapy Education, Celia Pechak, Shaun Cleaver

Celia M Pechak

No abstract provided.

Controlling Influenza A (H1n1) In China: Bayesian Or Frequentist Approach, Dejian Lai, Chiehwen Ed Hsu

Chiehwen Ed Hsu

In this article we discuss two approaches to controlling the newly identified influenza A (H1N1) via Bayesian and frequentist statistical reasoning. We reviewed the measures implemented in China as an example to illustrate these two approaches. Since May 2009, China has deployed strict controlling mechanisms based on the strong prior Bayesian assumption that the origin of influenza A (H1N1) was from outside China and as such strict border control would keep the virus from entering China. After more than two months of hard work by Chinese health professionals and officials, the number of confirmed influenza A (H1N1) has increased steadily …

Table For Four, Fenelon And Balthasar, Megan Levy

Megan Levy

No abstract provided.

Assistive Technology Use By Persons With Fragile X Syndrome, Laura Greiss Hess, K. L. Chitwood, S. W. Harris, M. Borodyankaya, R. J. Hagerman, C. Bodine, M. Gurainick

Laura Greiss Hess

Exercise Training In Patients With Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension: A Case Report, Michael Shoemaker, J Wilt, R Dasgupta, R Oudiz

Michael J Shoemaker, PT, DPT, PhD, GCS

No abstract provided.

Use Of High-Fidelity Human Patient Simulation In Physical Therapist Educational Curricula, Michael Shoemaker, L Riemersma, R Perkins

Michael J Shoemaker, PT, DPT, PhD, GCS

No abstract provided.

Metacognition And Metamovement: Links Between Cognition And Motor Function In Parkinson's Disease, Andrew Johnson, Albert Armieri, Jeffrey Holmes, A. Grau, Mary Jenkins, Sandi Spaulding

Andrew M. Johnson

No abstract provided.

International Service-Learning And Other International Volunteer Service In Physical Therapist Education Programs In The United States And Canada: An Exploratory Study, Celia Pechak, Mary Thompson

Celia M Pechak

Background and Purpose. Reflecting increasing globalization, some physical therapist educators are incorporating international service and learning opportunities in curricula. This study had 3 purposes: (1) to determine the frequency/location of international service-learning (ISL) and other international volunteer service (OIVS) in United States and Canadian physical therapist education programs; (2) to explore the program differences between those with and without ISL or OIVS; and (3) to examine faculty’s perceptions of barriers to and benefits of ISL.

Subjects. The program directors from 213 physical therapist education programs in the United States and Canada were surveyed.

Methods. A questionnaire was developed, frequencies were …

Inspiratory Muscle Training In Patients With Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease: The State Of The Evidence, Michael Shoemaker, S Donker, A Lapoe

Michael J Shoemaker, PT, DPT, PhD, GCS

No abstract provided.

Advanced Mental Health Practice Self Assessment Tool (Contributor), Jane Dressler

Jane Dressler

Speech And Occupational Therapy, Laura Greiss Hess, Kerrie Lemons Chitwood

Laura Greiss Hess

Special Education: An Interdisciplinary Team Approach, Laura Greiss Hess, Carole Mcnair, Katina Iten

Laura Greiss Hess