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Review Of: Foundations Of Clinical Research Applications To Practice (3rd Edition), Robin D. Washington
Review Of: Foundations Of Clinical Research Applications To Practice (3rd Edition), Robin D. Washington
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Foundations of Clinical Research: Applications to Practice is the third edition written by physical therapy professors at MGH Institute of Health Professions in Boston Massachusetts. The textbook is intended as the primary textbook for educational instruction related to research and critical thinking. The authors intended use of this text by physical therapists, occupational therapists, speech therapists, nursing, medicine, exercise physiologists and other health care related disciplines. This user-friendly textbook can be utilized by anyone interested in step-by-step illustrations for developing, implementing and disseminating research related activities.
Injuries And The Quality Of Life Of Collegiate Athletes: A Pilot Study, Anna Ford, Daniel Panchik
Injuries And The Quality Of Life Of Collegiate Athletes: A Pilot Study, Anna Ford, Daniel Panchik
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Purpose: To explore the relationship between injury severity and athletes’ quality of life, as well as the role of cognitive appraisal during participation restrictions. Method: A descriptive quantitative survey research design was used. Ten NCAA Division III athletes completed two self-report instruments: the SF-12v2TM Health Survey and a scale that ranked injury severity based on time-loss from sport. Results: Data analysis yielded three main findings: (a) mean mental health scores were lower than mean physical health scores in all injury severity categories; (b) three participants had higher mental than physical health scores; and (c) only four scores were beyond the …
Review Of: The Integrated Nervous System: A Systematic Diagnostic Approach, Mary B. Downs
Review Of: The Integrated Nervous System: A Systematic Diagnostic Approach, Mary B. Downs
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Written by a neuroanatomist, a pediatric neurologist, and an adult neurologist, The Integrated Nervous System is a problem-based text written for an introductory neuroscience course for medical and allied health students. The format is patient-centered and focuses on the effects of neurological disorders, the methodology of diagnosis, and patient outcomes. This book is unusual in the field of neuroscience texts in that, in addition to teaching basic and clinical neuroscience, it also stresses the psychological and psychosocial problems of neurological patients and the roles of various health care professionals in treatment and rehabilitation.
Emotional Intelligence As A Predictor For Clinical Performance In Professional Physical Therapy Students, Erika Lewis
Emotional Intelligence As A Predictor For Clinical Performance In Professional Physical Therapy Students, Erika Lewis
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Background and Purpose. The purpose of the admission process in the graduate physical therapy (PT) program is to evaluate information that can predict an individual’s potential for success in the program. To date there is no reliable way to predict clinical performance of physical therapy students. Emotional intelligence has been shown to predict clinical performance in other medical professions and may be a predictor for clinical performance in PT. Generic abilities of clinical performance are critically important in the PT profession and are evaluated using the Clinical Performance Instrument (CPI). This study examined the relationship between clinical performance and emotional …
Formative Assessment Practice In Health Science Education, Shreemathi S. Mayya
Formative Assessment Practice In Health Science Education, Shreemathi S. Mayya
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To explore the extent of practices of formative assessment in health science education, a self-report questionnaire was administered to faculty members of nursing and allied health sciences of a south India university. Simple percentages were computed to explore the extent of practice of formative assessment and the ways in which it is currently used to help students learn in nursing and allied health science courses. The study revealed that there is room for improvement in the way formative assessment is practiced currently in health science education.
International Clinical Guidelines At The American University Of Beirut, Physical Therapy Department: Strategy Of Implementation And Evaluation, Claude E. Maroun, Marie T. Aouad, Maria W. G. Nijhuis-Van Der Sanden, Rob Ab Oostendorp
International Clinical Guidelines At The American University Of Beirut, Physical Therapy Department: Strategy Of Implementation And Evaluation, Claude E. Maroun, Marie T. Aouad, Maria W. G. Nijhuis-Van Der Sanden, Rob Ab Oostendorp
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Purpose. The purpose of the study is (1) to describe the selection process of an international clinical guideline (CGL) for patients with low back pain (LBP) for adoption and implementation at the Physical Therapy Department at the American University of Beirut Medical Center (AUBMC), and (2) to evaluate the physiotherapists’ compliance. Method. International guidelines were identified through a literature search and compared according to the AGREE instrument for selection. Quality indicators were selected. Physiotherapists were educated about guidelines’ benefits and the content of the adopted guidelines during interactive sessions; patients’ files were optimized and audited in order to evaluate compliance. …
Pedometer Assessed Physical Activity Levels Of Adolescents In A Selected School In Manila, Consuelo B. Gonzalez-Suarez, Andrea Marie Pera, Maria Vianca J. Medalla, Hernani John R. Lopez Jr., Xavier Evangelio Villanueva, Alvin Atlas
Pedometer Assessed Physical Activity Levels Of Adolescents In A Selected School In Manila, Consuelo B. Gonzalez-Suarez, Andrea Marie Pera, Maria Vianca J. Medalla, Hernani John R. Lopez Jr., Xavier Evangelio Villanueva, Alvin Atlas
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An active lifestyle among children and adolescents plays an important role in their normal growth and development. However, studies from different countries have shown a decreasing participation of children in physical activity. In the Philippines, very little is known of adolescent’s involvement in physical activity. Objective: To determine the physical activity (PA) levels using pedometers of the adolescents in Metromanila and factors associated with the level of physical activity. Method: This study is a cross sectional study assessing physical activity patterns using the Yamax Pedometer (SW-200) of adolescents in a selected school in Metromanila. Results: A total of 90 males …
Reaching The Masses: Physical Therapist Students Learn To Use Youtube To Share Clinical Information With Patients And The Public, Wayne Allen Moore
Reaching The Masses: Physical Therapist Students Learn To Use Youtube To Share Clinical Information With Patients And The Public, Wayne Allen Moore
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Purposes: This pilot study (1) assessed physical therapist students’ attitudes toward using YouTube to share health-related videos on the Internet, and (2) determined whether a cohort of physical therapist students would use YouTube, or similar technologies, to share educational information with other health care providers and health care consumers once they enter practice. Methods: A cohort of 28-second-year Doctor of Physical Therapy students completed a project to produce and share educational videos on YouTube. Students, working in small groups, selected a clinical skill introduced and practiced during the Cardiopulmonary Physical Therapy course as the focus of their videos. A survey …
Review Of: Culture In Rehabilitation From Competency To Proficiency, Robin D. Washington
Review Of: Culture In Rehabilitation From Competency To Proficiency, Robin D. Washington
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Culture in Rehabilitation from Competency to Proficiency provides pertinent information geared specifically towards health care professionals, educators, and students working in various settings with a culturally diverse population of patients and clients. The textbook is also applicable for all individuals interested in a general perspective of culture and ethnicity as related to health care issues. Contributors of this book represent a variety of healthcare professions that include occupational therapy, physical therapy, speech therapy, nursing, psychology, and pharmacy.
Building Pedagogical Intelligence In Allied Health: A Primer, Lori Dewald
Building Pedagogical Intelligence In Allied Health: A Primer, Lori Dewald
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Allied health education has changed dramatically over the last ten years with many new educational program faculty drawn to the academy. This recent academic evolution is driving the need for allied health educators to become well versed in content-specific applied pedagogy. This article will briefly explore contemporary teaching techniques relevant to today’s allied health educators and it is hoped that they will further explore these pedagogical concepts in their own classrooms and through applicable research.
A Comparison Of Rank Ordered Professional Attributes By Clinical Supervisors And Allied Health Students, Julie Freeman, Janet L. Rogers
A Comparison Of Rank Ordered Professional Attributes By Clinical Supervisors And Allied Health Students, Julie Freeman, Janet L. Rogers
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The concept of professionalism in the field of allied health has been defined to delineate professional behaviors and values. The term "professional attributes" describes a set of behaviors believed to encompass professionalism. Clinical performance instruments attempt to evaluate professional behavior of allied health students. However, deficiencies in professionalism are difficult to identify and quantify making the problem troublesome to address. The purpose of this study was to identify differences in perceptions between clinical supervisors and allied health students as they relate to the rank order of importance of “professional attributes” required for effective clinical practice. The results of a “professional …
Brief Cognitive-Behavioral Interventions For Migraine In The Emergency Room: A Case Study, Rivka Berger, Orly Sarid
Brief Cognitive-Behavioral Interventions For Migraine In The Emergency Room: A Case Study, Rivka Berger, Orly Sarid
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Brief cognitive-behavioral intervention (CBI) was conducted in the emergency room (ER). The current literature on biomedical and psychological risk factors of migraine is reviewed briefly including studies demonstrating the effectiveness of CBI with such patients. The case study portrays CBI that assists a patient suffering from severe migraine attack. We cautiously proposed that CBI can provide patients with a sense of control and may offer empowerment for the personnel in the ER. An integrative approach to health care is suggested when assessing patients with migraine.
Effect Of Six Weeks Cycle Ergometry On Selected Gait Parameters Of Stroke Survivors, Ayodele Teslim Onigbinde, Moruf Kolawole Mustapha
Effect Of Six Weeks Cycle Ergometry On Selected Gait Parameters Of Stroke Survivors, Ayodele Teslim Onigbinde, Moruf Kolawole Mustapha
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Purpose: Restoration of gait in stroke survivors is a major goal in rehabilitation. Recently, treadmill training has been introduced as a measure to improve the post stroke gait pattern, but there is still limited data on the use of the cycle ergometer. The primary aim was to compare selected gait parameters of hemiplegics subjects who received cycle ergometry and those who had traditional physiotherapy. Method: A total of twenty-four (24) subjects were alternately allocated to 2 groups, but only 20 completed the experimental procedure. The two groups received baseline traditional physiotherapy while the experimental group used a cycle ergometer as …
Obesity And Shift Work In The General Population, Robin Eberly, Harvey Feldman
Obesity And Shift Work In The General Population, Robin Eberly, Harvey Feldman
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Purpose: This narrative review examines the hypothesis that shift work contributes to the major public health problem of obesity and suggests ways in which weight gain might be prevented in those who must work at times outside of the conventional 8-hour daytime work period. Methods: A comprehensive literature review was performed using several relevant electronic databases and print journals. Results: Those who do shift work are at a greater risk for weight gain than those who work daytime hours. The exact mechanism by which this occurs is unknown, although eating and exercise habits as well as the disruption in circadian …
Identifying Preconceptions Of Clinical Research In Swiss Allied Health And Nursing Researchers, Christophe Richoz, Jocelyne Depeyre
Identifying Preconceptions Of Clinical Research In Swiss Allied Health And Nursing Researchers, Christophe Richoz, Jocelyne Depeyre
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Purpose: In the context of training health professionals in Switzerland in evidence-based practice, the preconceptions of active researchers might be playing a major role in the development of research methodologies within allied health and nursing professions (AHNP). The objective of this study was to identify the preconceptions (understanding of the meaning of clinical research) of researchers in AHNP at the Health Schools of the University of Applied Sciences, Western Switzerland (UASWS). Emerging theories were then discussed and challenged with available literature and participant profiles. Method: Anonymous semi-directed interviews of 20 researchers (internal and external to the university) arising from various …
Range Of Active Hip Motion In Low Back Pain Patients And Apparently Healthy Controls, Babatunde O. A. Adegoke, O. A. Fapojuwo
Range Of Active Hip Motion In Low Back Pain Patients And Apparently Healthy Controls, Babatunde O. A. Adegoke, O. A. Fapojuwo
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Purpose: Findings from previous studies on hip mobility in individuals with low back pain (LBP) have been equivocal and focused almost exclusively on hip rotation. This study compared active range of hip motion and classified its asymmetry in male subjects with and without LBP. Method: The ex-post facto study involved 30 male patients with LBP and 30 age and sex-matched controls. Active ranges of motion (AROM) of both hip joints of subjects in both groups were measured with a universal goniometer and grouped into different pattern categories based on the presence or absence of a difference of 10° or more …
Review Of: A Practical Approach To Analyzing Healthcare Data, Lashunda B. Smith
Review Of: A Practical Approach To Analyzing Healthcare Data, Lashunda B. Smith
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No abstract provided.
Ipecac: A Lesson In Clinical Guidelines, Regina L. Pfister
Ipecac: A Lesson In Clinical Guidelines, Regina L. Pfister
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In 1965, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved the use of ipecac for over-the-counter sale. For years, ipecac remained on the list of “must have” items for households with small children. Typically, Ipecac was used to administer an emetic quickly before reaching the emergency room or to prevent the patient from having to be referred to a medical facility. In 2004, new ipecac guidelines were published stating that the routine stocking and use of ipecac would no longer be recommended. The new guidelines would change what had been accepted for decades. Though Ipecac is no longer suggested for home …
The Effect Of Coaching On Physical Activity And Quality Of Life In Children And Adolescents With Cystic Fibrosis: A Quality Improvement Pilot Study, Anne K. Swisher, Kathryn Moffett
The Effect Of Coaching On Physical Activity And Quality Of Life In Children And Adolescents With Cystic Fibrosis: A Quality Improvement Pilot Study, Anne K. Swisher, Kathryn Moffett
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Purpose: Physical activity is well known to improve or maintain exercise capacity and overall health in patients with cystic fibrosis (CF). However, many patients do not meet recommended guidelines for physical activity. The purpose of this study was to determine if individualized, targeted coaching could improve the levels of physical activity and quality of life in children and adolescents with CF. Subjects: Twelve children with CF, ages 7 to 17, participated in this study.Method: Each participant completed a physical activity questionnaire (PAQ) and a disease-specific quality of life questionnaire (CFQ) at baseline and three months later. The participants were given …
Speech And Language Characteristics In Kabuki Syndrome, Parul Malik, Anuradha Sharma, Sachin Sakhuja, Sanjay Munjal, Naresh K. Panda
Speech And Language Characteristics In Kabuki Syndrome, Parul Malik, Anuradha Sharma, Sachin Sakhuja, Sanjay Munjal, Naresh K. Panda
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The aim of this study was to delineate the language difficulties in Kabuki Syndrome. At presentation, the child with Kabuki Syndrome had waddling gait, dolicocephaly, and frontal bossing. On administering an Indian standardized test (Linguistic Profile Test), different aspects of spontaneous language production were analysed. Receptive language skills were within normal limits, but expressive language skills showed deficits in semantic and syntactic areas. Articulation errors appeared mainly due to poor oral-motor coordination and hypotonia. A dull flat pattern of speech was characteristic to the child.
Neurodevelopmental Outcomes In Patients With Hypoplastic Left Heart Syndrome, Elizabeth Hagan, Harvey Feldman
Neurodevelopmental Outcomes In Patients With Hypoplastic Left Heart Syndrome, Elizabeth Hagan, Harvey Feldman
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Purpose: Hypoplastic Left Heart Syndrome (HLHS) accounts for 7-9% of all congenital heart diseases. It is fatal unless surgically corrected. Survival has improved overtime. However, neurodevelopmental outcomes have not been known until recently. This paper discusses the neurodevelopmental outcomes of patients with HLHS and the factors that influence these outcomes. Methods: A search of the literature was performed using several databases, medical textbooks and other on-line sources to locate research related to HLHS and neurodevelopment in HLHS. Results: Mean performance IQ scores tended to be lower than mean verbal IQ scores. Mean motor scores were below normal population values indicating …
The Effect Of Quality Of Movement On The Single Hop Test In Soccer Players Aged 15-16 Years, James R. Roush, Katherine Dovico, Sheryl Fairchild, Kimberly Mcgriff, R. Curtis Bay
The Effect Of Quality Of Movement On The Single Hop Test In Soccer Players Aged 15-16 Years, James R. Roush, Katherine Dovico, Sheryl Fairchild, Kimberly Mcgriff, R. Curtis Bay
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Sports injuries are one of the most common injuries in modern society. The anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) is commonly injured in sports. Soccer is one of many sports where an ACL injury is likely to occur, due to inherent jumping and pivoting during participation. Abnormal movement patterns have been suggested as a risk factor for knee injuries, which lead to the development of the step-down test. The Single Leg Hop for Distance test is used to assess functional performance in individuals with an ACL injury or reconstruction. The purpose of the current study was to determine if there are differences …
A Review Of Sports Injury Data Collection Literature And Recommendations For Future Research, Stephen Bailey, Ebonie Scase, Michael Heynen, Mary E. Magarey
A Review Of Sports Injury Data Collection Literature And Recommendations For Future Research, Stephen Bailey, Ebonie Scase, Michael Heynen, Mary E. Magarey
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Purpose: There is significant cost associated with sports injury. Establishing injury profiles in contact sports like Australian Rules Football (ARF) will facilitate implementation of injury prevention strategies. The purpose of this literature review was to investigate sports injury data collection methodology, assess the strengths and limitations of previous research and identify gaps in the relevant literature. Recommendations for methodology of future sports injury data collection studies are made, particularly with reference to junior ARF. Method: A non-systematic literature search was undertaken in a narrative fashion to determine past and current injury surveillance in Australian Rules Football (ARF), Soccer, Rugby league …
Attitudes And Perceptions Towards Men In Nursing Education, Wally J. Bartfay, Emma Bartfay, Kimberly A. Clow, Terry Wu
Attitudes And Perceptions Towards Men In Nursing Education, Wally J. Bartfay, Emma Bartfay, Kimberly A. Clow, Terry Wu
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Purpose: The aim of the current investigation was to compare and contrast societal perceptions and attitudes towards men in nursing as reported by male and female nursing and non-nursing university students. Methods: A comparative study design was employed to investigate societal attitudes and perceptions towards male nurses enrolled in school of nursing in a mid-sized university in Ontario, Canada. A convenience non-random sampling method was employed that consisted of undergraduate nursing (N = 82) and non-nursing (N = 67) students. Perceptions and attitudes towards men in nursing were assessed using the Attitudes Towards Men in Nursing Scale (ATMINS). Results: Sixty-seven …
The Interrater Reliability Of The Load And Shift Test For Anterior Shoulder Instability: A Technical Report, Morey J. Kolber, Melissa Carrao
The Interrater Reliability Of The Load And Shift Test For Anterior Shoulder Instability: A Technical Report, Morey J. Kolber, Melissa Carrao
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Background: Shoulder disorders affect up to 67% of the adult population at some point in their lifetime. The shoulder complex ranks third, trailing low back and neck pain, in musculoskeletal disorders for which individuals seek physical rehabilitation. The assessment of shoulder stability is an integral component of the patient examination, as it may assist the clinician in making a diagnosis, measuring improvement or deterioration, and determining functional impairments. Reliable tests and measurements are therefore essential to both the clinician and researcher desiring to objectively monitor disease progression, outcomes, and mobility impairments. Many of the currently used clinical tests for anterior …
Book Review: Lntroduction To Splinting: A Clinical Reasoning And Problem Solving Approach, Third Edition, Susan P. Denham
Book Review: Lntroduction To Splinting: A Clinical Reasoning And Problem Solving Approach, Third Edition, Susan P. Denham
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No abstract provided.
Measuring The Quality Of Rural-Based, Government Health Care Workers In Nepal, Stephen J. Knoble, Anil Pandit, Bibek Koirala, Laxmi Ghimire
Measuring The Quality Of Rural-Based, Government Health Care Workers In Nepal, Stephen J. Knoble, Anil Pandit, Bibek Koirala, Laxmi Ghimire
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A representative, cross-sectional clinical skills assessment of 163 mid-level, rural-based, government health care workers was conducted in four districts of Nepal in June 2007. All Health Assistants and Auxiliary Healthcare Workers within the target districts were scored using checklists of standardized key skills in clinical encounters with model patients or clinical models. Participant scores were reported as a mean percentage in adult medicine 28(%), pediatric medicine 56(%), maternity medicine 35(%), orthopedic medicine 45(%), clinical procedures 59(%), and management 46(%). This was measured against the government’s 60(%) standard on clinical skills. There was little significant difference between categories of health workers …
Review Of: Orthotics And Prosthetics In Rehabilitation, Second Edition., Cindy Laporte
Review Of: Orthotics And Prosthetics In Rehabilitation, Second Edition., Cindy Laporte
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No abstract provided.
Emergency Department Physical Therapist Service: A Pilot Study Examining Physician Perceptions, Michele T. Lebec, Steven Cernohous, Lisa Tenbarge, Colleen Gest, Kristen Severson, Sharon Howard
Emergency Department Physical Therapist Service: A Pilot Study Examining Physician Perceptions, Michele T. Lebec, Steven Cernohous, Lisa Tenbarge, Colleen Gest, Kristen Severson, Sharon Howard
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Though physical therapist consultation has been described as a means of enhancing care in the Emergency Department (ED), such services are rare and often poorly understood. This pilot study utilizes qualitative methodology for the purpose of describing how one group of emergency physicians experienced with physical therapist consultation in the ED perceive these services and the challenges associated with their provision. Transcripts of interviews with 11 emergency physicians were analyzed for recurrent themes. Findings indicated that these physicians found ED physical therapist services to be of value for themselves, their patients, and the department as a whole and described specific …
A Professional Learning Plan Has Value In Guiding The Continuing Education Of Athletic Trainers: A Pilot Study, Stacy E. Walker, David Berry, William A. Pitney, Christine A. Lauber, Phil Hossler, Brian Hughes
A Professional Learning Plan Has Value In Guiding The Continuing Education Of Athletic Trainers: A Pilot Study, Stacy E. Walker, David Berry, William A. Pitney, Christine A. Lauber, Phil Hossler, Brian Hughes
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Purpose: The purpose of this investigation was to pilot the use of and explore the feasibility of an individualized professional learning plan (PLP) designed to guide the continuing education of athletic trainers (AT) based on their individual learning needs and explore the participants’ perceptions of its usefulness and feasibility. Method: A sample of 18 ATs (11 males and 7 females) completed the PLP and follow up the survey. Of these 18 individuals, five were also interviewed regarding their experience. The PLP Follow-up Survey consisted of 10 demographics items and 11 Likert-scale items (strongly agree = 5, strongly disagree = 1) …