A5006093061- Palliative Care and End-of-Life Issues
- Cancer survivorship and care
- Childhood Cancer Survivors' Quality of Life
- Cerebral Palsy and Movement Disorders
- Balance, Gait, and Falls Prevention
- Frailty in Older Adults
- Management of metastatic bone disease
- Stroke Rehabilitation and Recovery
- Meningioma and schwannoma management
- Occupational Therapy Practice and Research
- Cardiac, Anesthesia and Surgical Outcomes
- Glioma Diagnosis and Treatment
- Health Systems, Economic Evaluations, Quality of Life
- Musculoskeletal pain and rehabilitation
- Geriatric Care and Nursing Homes
- Health and Wellbeing Research
- Cancer Diagnosis and Treatment
- Cardiac Health and Mental Health
- Patient Dignity and Privacy
- Health disparities and outcomes
- Hip and Femur Fractures
- Breast Cancer Treatment Studies
- Pain Management and Opioid Use
- Health and Medical Research Impacts
- Healthcare Decision-Making and Restraints
Oakland University
2015-2024
Beaumont Health
2013-2024
Corewell Health
2023-2024
Troy Gastroenterology
2024
Oklahoma State University Medical Center
2024
Indiana University Bloomington
1995-2024
University of Tulsa
2024
Joint Special Operations University
2023
Henry Ford Health System
2023
University of Alabama at Birmingham
2023
Purpose: The 5-Meter Walk Test (5MWT) has been recommended for use by the Society of Thoracic Surgeons as an outcome measure in Adult Cardiac Surgery Database to predict frailty individuals who are candidates cardiac surgery. However, there no published reports performance on this test literature. Therefore, purpose study was provide descriptive analysis 5MWT were Methods: Retrospective 113 preoperative surgery underwent a 5MWT. Gait speed calculated from completed part testing administered...
Exposure to blast overpressure has been a pervasive feature of combat-related injuries. Studies exploring the neurological correlates repeated low-level exposure in career "breachers" demonstrated higher levels tumor necrosis factor alpha (TNFα) and interleukin (IL)-6 decreases IL-10 within brain-derived extracellular vesicles (BDEVs). The current pilot study was initiated partnership with U.S. Special Operations Command (USSOCOM) explore whether neuroinflammation is seen special operators...
Little is known regarding the extent to which physical therapy integrated into Hospice and Palliative Care (HPC). The purpose of this study was describe perceptions therapists (PTs) their role within HPC or working with patients having life-threatening illnesses develop a conceptual framework depicting PTs factors affecting it.Ten PTs, 5 from United States Canada, at least years experience in HPC.Demographic data were collected by electronic questionnaire. A semistructured interview...
Abstract Background Reduced falls and fall risks have been observed among older adults referred to the HOP-UP-PT (Home-based Older Persons Upstreaming Prevention-Physical Therapy) program. The purpose of this study was describe outcomes program participants then compare these non-participants. Methods Six Michigan senior centers ≥65 years who were at-risk for functional decline or falls. 144 ( n = 72 per group) randomized either experimental group (EG) control (CG). Physical therapists (PTs)...
To conduct a descriptive analysis of the results from Functional Assessment Cancer Therapy-General (FACT-G) quality life (QOL) questionnaire, describe outcomes FACT-G to drive treatment recommendations within breast survivorship clinic and quantify severity QOL issues experienced.A retrospective utilizing medical records participants in cancer clinic. Measurement data included demographics results. Descriptive trends referral scores was completed.All 30 were females diagnosed with various...
A common cause of peroneal neuropathy is compression near the fibular head. Studies demonstrate excellent outcomes after decompression but include few cases (range 15-60 patients). Consequently, attempts to define predictors good are limited. Here, authors combine their institutional with those in literature identify nerve decompression.
Traditional home healthcare reimbursement models emphasize intervention after a medical or functional issue occurs, and there is little evidence of preventative home-based physical therapy services for those at highest risk becoming homebound due to illness, injury, limitation. The purpose this study was describe the development initial pilot results Home-based Older Person Upstreaming Prevention Physical Therapy (HOP-UP-PT) Program. prospective observational included five participants...
Retrospective Analysis of a Quality Improvement Program.To describe the development, implementation, and outcomes an inpatient rehabilitation-based Short Stay Family Training (SSFT) program for patients with life-limiting conditions.Patients terminal illnesses often have functional limitations that prohibit discharge home after hospitalization, but their condition limits ability to participate in rehabilitation setting.After needs assessment, interdisciplinary team developed SSFT empower...
High fall rates among older adults in combination with prolonged time on the floor after a have created an urgent need to preventatively address recovery strategies. The purpose of this study is describe outcomes novel safe (SFR) educational module provided by physical therapists their homes. A pre- and post-test descriptive used convenience sample recruit 30 (≥65 years). baseline assessment SFR in-home education were provided. Pre- post-education measures included Steps for Safe Fall...
Abstract Background We previously developed a DNA methylation–based risk predictor for meningioma, which has been used locally in prospective fashion since its original publication. As follow-up, we validate this model using large cohort and introduce streamlined next-generation compatible with newer methylation arrays. Methods Genome-wide profiles were generated the Illumina EPICArray. The performance of our was compared standard-of-care 2021 WHO grade time-dependent receiver operating...
Purpose: An older adult's ability to remain safe and active in the community is multifactorial includes physical social determinants. The purpose of this study describe outcomes Home-Based Older Person Upstreaming Prevention Physical Therapy program targeted toward adults referred from one senior center. Methods: identified as “at risk” for decline or becoming homebound were by center staff. a 6-month in-home preventative entailing 6 in-person 3 telehealth visits administered therapist (PT)....
Background and Purpose: Facial paralysis can have a significant negative impact on an individual's social, physical, emotional well-being; however, little information has been reported the efficacy of physical therapy interventions for this condition. The purpose case study was to describe details evaluation intervention patient who underwent facial muscle transfer after resection acoustic neuroma. Case Description: A 29-year-old woman left-sided reanimation surgery, which included...
There is mounting evidence of the physical therapist’s role in hospice and palliative care (HPC) for optimizing quality life engagement remaining activities. The purpose this clinical summary to describe variety roles approaches that therapists are able contribute patients with a life-threatening or terminal illness. In addition, culture, religion, individual patient/family preferences tend be contributing factors as they relate therapy (PT) HPC. Physical have multiple practice patterns can...
The purpose of this study was to explore the perceptions and experiences physical therapists (PTs) regarding their role in palliative care (PC) when practising nations with advanced integration PC into mainstream healthcare.This qualitative included an electronic demographic survey semistructured interview. Data analysis descriptive statistics for demographics constant comparative method interview results.Thirteen PTs from eight identified four categories roles responsibilities: (1) working...