A5004404929- Musculoskeletal pain and rehabilitation
- Stroke Rehabilitation and Recovery
- Cerebral Palsy and Movement Disorders
- Balance, Gait, and Falls Prevention
- Acute Ischemic Stroke Management
- Workplace Health and Well-being
- Occupational Therapy Practice and Research
- Ergonomics and Musculoskeletal Disorders
- Dementia and Cognitive Impairment Research
- Effects of Vibration on Health
- Mindfulness and Compassion Interventions
- Reliability and Agreement in Measurement
- Occupational Health and Safety Research
- Vaccine Coverage and Hesitancy
- Multiple Sclerosis Research Studies
- Pressure Ulcer Prevention and Management
- Telemedicine and Telehealth Implementation
- Emergency and Acute Care Studies
- Vestibular and auditory disorders
- Shoulder Injury and Treatment
- Occupational health in dentistry
- Sports injuries and prevention
- Health Sciences Research and Education
- COVID-19 and Mental Health
- Art Therapy and Mental Health
Mercy University
2013-2024
GTx (United States)
2021-2024
Weill Cornell Medicine
2021-2024
Cornell University
2021-2024
New York Hospital Queens
2021
Presbyterian Hospital
2021
NewYork–Presbyterian Hospital
2021
Foundation for Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
2021
Toronto Rehabilitation Institute
2021
Marymount University
2011
Background Work-related musculoskeletal disorders (WMSDs) have a significant impact on physical therapists, but few studies addressed the issue. Research is needed to determine scope of problem and effects specific risk factors. Objectives The objectives this study were: (1) 1-year incidence rate WMSDs in therapists (2) Design This was prospective cohort with follow-up. Methods Subjects were randomly selected American Physical Therapy Association members (N=882). Exposure assessment included...
Objectives: To characterize the burden of care and musculoskeletal discomfort associated with caring for adults chronic physical disability among informal caregivers to describe most physically demanding caregiving activities contributing factors, as perceived by disabilities. Methods: A mixed methods approach was used study. Forty-six participated. Results: Most were classified “high burden” caregivers. They reported high levels strain discomfort. Caregivers identified several related...
Abstract Study design Clinical trial. Objective To demonstrate that a 12-week exoskeleton-based robotic gait training regimen can lead to clinically meaningful improvement in independent speed, community-dwelling participants with chronic incomplete spinal cord injury (iSCI). Setting Outpatient rehabilitation or research institute. Methods Multi-site (United States), randomized, controlled trial, comparing exoskeleton (12 weeks, 36 sessions) standard no (2:2:1 randomization) iSCI (>1 year...
Background Job stress has been associated with poor outcomes. In focus groups and small-sample surveys, physical therapists have reported high levels of job stress. Studies in therapy larger samples are needed. Objective The purposes this study were: (1) to determine the psychological demands control by a national sample, (2) compare those norms, (3) whether demands, low control, or combination both (job strain) increases risk for turnover work-related pain. Design This was prospective...
The purpose of this study was to examine work activities associated with work-related injury (WRI) in occupational and physical therapy.1,158 therapists Wisconsin responded a mailed survey, from total 3,297 OTs PTs randomly selected the State licensure list.The used cross-sectional, survey design. Participants reported information about WRI they sustained between 2004 2006, including were performing when injured. Investigators analyzed 248 incidents using qualitative quantitative...
The objective of this study was to determine the prevalence and risk factors for work-related musculoskeletal disorders (WRMDs) in female physiotherapists with more than 15 years job experience. A self-administered postal questionnaire sent 203 Unconditional logistic regression used association between exposures WRMDs. returned by 131 (64.5%). Of 99 subjects who answered specific questions about WRMDs, 52 (53.5%) were affected WRMDs at least one body part. Regions most hand/wrist (n=31;...
Objective: The objective of this research was to determine the impact work-related musculoskeletal disorders (WMSD) on presenteeism in allied health care professionals. Methods: Data were collected via postal questionnaires. Work-related assessed using an established instrument and case definition. with Stanford Presenteeism Scale (13-item version). association between WMSD a Mann-Whitney U test. Results: response rate 76%. About 48% therapists reported past 4 weeks (n = 712). Moderate...
Physical therapists and occupational experience high rates of work-related pain. Although most continue to work through this pain, it interferes with alters therapists' habits. However, the effects on productivity, quality patient care, life long-term career plans are unknown.The purpose study was determine impact working pain physical therapists.Multiple methods were used in study. It primarily a phenomenological study.A approach explore meaning therapists. Focus group interviews as method...
To determine how safe-patient-handling (SPH) equipment is used in rehabilitation and it affects therapists, patients, therapy practice.We a qualitative, instrumental case study design. Thirty-five occupational physical therapist practitioners from three facilities participated the study.Therapists reported broad range of applications for (e.g., functional mobility neuromusculoskeletal function). They that SPH increased treatment options therapists participation although limitations exist....
The purpose of this research was to explore the perceptions occupational and physical therapy staff regarding a minimal lift policy implemented in midwestern health system. Researchers used qualitative focus group approach, facilitating four groups with 23 members hospital staff. Transcripts were coded analyzed for emergent themes. Several themes emerged from data: Therapist risk injury, Attitudes towards use equipment, Professional relationships teamwork, Effectiveness programs: barriers...
Abstract OBJECTIVE. The aim of this study was to determine the effect a safe patient handling and mobility (SPHM) program on self-care outcomes. METHOD. We used retrospective cohort design. Data were obtained from electronic medical records 1,292 patients receiving inpatient rehabilitation services. Self-care scores FIM™ for who participated in before implementation an SPHM compared with after program. RESULTS. Patients received services as likely achieve at least modified independence those...
Safe patient handling and movement (SPHM) programs are effective in reducing healthcare worker injuries. However, the perception among rehabilitation personnel that SPHM equipment promotes dependence adversely affects functional outcomes is one barrier to implementing successful programs. This particularly evident acute inpatient facilities, where independence primary goal. The purpose of this retrospective cohort study was evaluate perception. Functional Independence Measure (FIM) ratings...
The COVID-19 pandemic is the most fundamental challenge to healthcare system in current generations. Physical therapists (PTs), as essential members of team, were impacted substantially. Understanding their experiences during this unique and challenging time would help PTs manage future crises healthcare. It may also reveal professional changes that persist through beyond.To describe New York metropolitan area initial wave pandemic.This was an interpretive phenomenological study. Data...
Study Design Descriptive, cross-sectional observational study. Background In the physical therapist profession, outcomes of specialty practice analyses are used to determine content areas for board examinations and American Physical Therapy Association (APTA)-accredited residency curricula. To maintain currency practices, Board Specialties (ABPTS) requires any approved area revalidate its Description Specialty Practice (DSP) a minimum every 10 years. Objectives The purpose this article was...
Capturing baseline data before a concussion can be valuable tool in individualized care. However, not all athletes, including dancers, have access to testing. When examinations were performed, clinicians consult normative values. Dancers are unique athletes; therefore, describing values specific dancers may assist those working with these athletes making more informed decisions. To describe for key measures of dancers. Our secondary aim was examine whether differences existed between sexes...
BACKGROUND: Increasingly, occupational and physical therapists are using safe patient handling mobility (SPHM) equipment, such as mechanical lifts, in rehabilitation. However, there is little guidance the literature on how SPHM equipment can b
Stroke in younger populations is a public health crisis and the prevalence rising. Little known about progress of individuals with stroke rehabilitation. Characterization course speed recovery needed so that rehabilitation professionals can set goals make decisions. This was cohort study data extracted from electronic medical records. Participants were 408 diagnosed who participated inpatient an urban, academic center USA. The main predictor age which categorized as (18–44, 45–64, 65–74...