The COVID-19 pandemic led to a global transition from in-person online instruction leaving many higher education faculty with little time or training for this responsibility. Physical therapist programs were especially impacted since large part of the development skills rely on face-to-face onsite practice. This phenomenological study explored perceptions physical educators in three countries—Brazil, Cyprus, and United States, who transitioned an entirely virtual medium teaching during...

ABSTRACT Background Higher physical activity (PA) is associated with better neuropsychiatric health, but prior studies have been limited by cross‐sectional designs, self‐reported PA measures, and small numbers of older individuals. We examined associations between baseline changes in accelerometer‐measured moderate‐vigorous (MVPA) health among individuals aged ≥ 70 years the National Health Aging Trends Study. Methods used average daily minutes MVPA above a validated threshold 2184 counts...

ABSTRACT Background: A decline in patient mobility is a common occurrence following hospital admission, even with short, uncomplicated stays. Low known to result variety of adverse outcomes, including functional decline, especially for the vulnerable older population. Purpose: Strategies promote hospitalized patients are crucial improving outcomes and reducing associated costs. The aim this quality improvement project was implement Johns Hopkins Activity Mobility Promotion (JH-AMP) program...

In March 2020, most physical therapy schools across the globe transitioned to online learning in response COVID-19 pandemic. This change posed unique challenges not only because it required adapting new technology a short period but, more importantly, involved developing ways teach hands-on psychomotor and clinical skills virtually while maintaining quality of instruction. rapid transition, program at MGH Institute Health Professions (IHP)designed implemented novel effective coaching model...

Abstract Objective The purpose of this study was to investigate the physical therapy process care, clinical practices, and self-reported psychosocial impact working during 2020 pandemic on therapists therapist assistants. Methods An electronic survey including closed open-ended questions distributed employed in a range health care settings across United States. Results Physical use varied settings. Feasibility performing an assessment main driver for selection outcome measures. Interventions...

Minoritized health sciences students report experiencing social isolation and discrimination, cite the lack of faculty representation as barriers to their success. While virtual mentoring can increase sense belonging connectedness, these effects have not been examined in minoritized students. The purpose this study was investigate whether from peers could decrease promote among first-year physical therapy nursing Using a mixed methods explanatory sequential design, racial ethnic minority (n...

Background: Appraisal of methodological quality included studies is an important component conducting systematic reviews. Although several appraisal tools are available for intervention studies, fewer non-randomized designs, especially measurement properties.Objectives: The purpose this study was to develop a tool specific validity (QAVALS) and examine its reliability validity.Methods: Following identification key concepts, initial list 34 possible items developed. Content experts rated each...

Purpose: Among individuals with diagnosed heart failure (HF), the impact of physical activity on systemic inflammation and risk hospital admissions remains unclear. Therefore, purpose this study was to examine associations between (1) measured through C-reactive protein (CRP) levels (2) frequency in those HF. Methods: We used data from National Health Nutrition Evaluation Survey observational cross-sectional include 377 community-dwelling adults Demographic, clinical, functional variables...

Purpose: Scores on the Activity Measure for Post-Acute Care (AMPAC) 6-Clicks are used in hospital setting as functional measures to guide care and discharge recommendations. However, limited evidence exists regarding accuracy of AMPAC predicting location those with cardiovascular disease (CVD). The purpose this study was determine AM-PAC scores predict home/self-care from an acute adults CVD. Methods: A retrospective review medical record data comprised basic mobility or daily activity at...

Older adults with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) are at risk for physical and cognitive impairment. Cognitive function is associated falls in older adults. However, it unknown whether a relationship exists between patients COPD. The aim of this study was to examine the relationships function, balance, gait speed COPD.A secondary analysis performed using data from 2010 wave Health Retirement Study (HRS). (immediate delayed recall, executive function) (gait speed, tandem balance...

Post–COVID-19 condition is characterized by a myriad of persistent symptoms experienced up to 60 days after the acute infection, not only in those hospitalized, but also patients with mild moderate symptoms. The overwhelming evidence on multisystem involvement post–COVID-19 brings attention need for integrated delivery models address health care needs this population. World Health Organization recently highlighted critical gaps adequately providing level integrative required population...

Older adults with cardiovascular disease (CVD) are at risk for cognitive impairment. Cognitive function is associated falls in older however it unknown if a relationship exists between and CVD. The aim of this study was to examine the contributions on CVD.A secondary analysis performed data from Health Retirement Study cohort 2010 (N=3413) Group assignment based history (yes/no) within two years prior survey. Demographic (age, education, gender, marital status), physical (strength, balance,...

Interstitial Lung Disease (ILD) is a severe and rapidly progressing disease with high fatality rate. Patient education (PE) has been demonstrated to promote long-term adherence exercise lifestyle improvements by assisting patients in developing self-management techniques. Our scoping review's goal was chart out the prevailing level of research about content, processes, effectiveness PE for ILD.

Abstract Objective This study aimed to develop a function, activities, and participation measurement scale using the questions on National Health Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES) by applying Item response theory (IRT) approaches. Design Cross-sectional. Participants data was collected from 2,512 participants within NHANES. Methods Twenty NHANES physical functioning section were included. We conducted exploratory confirmatory factor analysis (EFA & CFA) evaluate factorial structure...

Abstract Cardiovascular disease (CMD) remains the primary cause of death among Black women in United States. Given well-recognized benefits physical activity (PA) reducing CVD mortality, PA levels remain notably low. This study aims to explore factors associated with low CMD via secondary analysis subjective Global Physical Activity Questionnaire data 2013-2028 National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES) sample. The prevalence (26,100,000 ± 2,171,143) estimated total population...

Abstract Cardiovascular disease (CVD) is a major cause of morbidity and mortality. Physical activity (PA) crucial for its prevention management. Cognitive impairment depression, common in older adults with CVD, impact PA sedentary behaviors (SB). This study explores the associations between cognitive function, PA, SB 632 using data from NHANES 2011-2014. was assessed Global Activity Questionnaire – meeting guideline as ≥ 500 MET-min/wk spending 7 hr/day time. function measured composite...

The purpose of this study was to compare the content covered by existing neck pain measures based on linkage International Classification Functioning, Disability and Health (ICF) framework examine extent which represent ICF categories identify gaps in that would inform further research. Ten commonly used were identified, their linked using established coding systems. Two clinical experts reviewed every measure independently identified central meaningful concepts from individual items each...

Purpose: Mobility deficits and cognitive decline have been associated with cardiovascular disease (CVD) in older adults. Computerized training (CCT) interventions reported the transfer of improvements function to gait mobility. The purpose this study was examine effects a 6-week CCT program on mobility adults CVD. Methods: A quasi-experimental design used. Noninstitutionalized CVD who could speak understand English were computer users recruited. Participants divided into control group (n =...

Purpose: The Global Physical Activity Questionnaire (GPAQv2) is widely used and one of the only national surveillance measures recommended by World Health Organization for physical activity (PA) assessment globally. No studies to date have examined validity GPAQv2 in older adults with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). This observational study its construct using population-based data. Methods: Individuals aged 65 years COPD, interviewed National Nutrition Examination Survey...

In adults with COPD basic mobility scores on the AM-PAC "6-clicks" measure completed at discharge had best sensitivity and specificity for predicting to home need rehab services.