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O'Keeffe, Mary, Paul Cullinane, John Hurley, Irene Leahy, Samantha Bunzli, Peter B. O'Sullivan, and Kieran O'Sullivan. "What Influences Patient-Therapist Interactions in Musculoskeletal Physical Therapy? Qualitative Systematic Review and Meta-Synthesis." Physical Therapy 96, no. 5 (May 1, 2016): 609–22. http://dx.doi.org/10.2522/ptj.20150240.

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Background Musculoskeletal physical therapy involves both specific and nonspecific effects. Nonspecific variables associated with the patient, therapist, and setting may influence clinical outcomes. Recent quantitative research has shown that nonspecific factors, including patient-therapist interactions, can influence treatment outcomes. It remains unclear, however, what factors influence patient-therapist interaction. Purpose This qualitative systematic review and meta-synthesis investigated patients' and physical therapists' perceptions of factors that influence patient-therapist interactions. Data Sources Eleven databases were searched independently. Study Selection Qualitative studies examining physical therapists' and patients' perceptions of factors that influence patient-therapist interactions in musculoskeletal settings were included. Data Extraction Two reviewers independently selected articles, assessed methodological quality using the Critical Appraisal Skills Programme (CASP), and performed the 3 stages of analysis: extraction of findings, grouping of findings (codes), and abstraction of findings. Data Synthesis Thirteen studies were included. Four themes were perceived to influence patient-therapist interactions: (1) physical therapist interpersonal and communication skills (ie, presence of skills such as listening, encouragement, confidence, being empathetic and friendly, and nonverbal communication), (2) physical therapist practical skills (ie, physical therapist expertise and level of training, although the ability to provide good education was considered as important only by patients), (3) individualized patient-centered care (ie, individualizing the treatment to the patient and taking patient's opinions into account), and (4) organizational and environmental factors (ie, time and flexibility with care and appointments). Limitations Only studies published in English were included. Conclusions A mix of interpersonal, clinical, and organizational factors are perceived to influence patient-therapist interactions, although research is needed to identify which of these factors actually influence patient-therapist interactions. Physical therapists' awareness of these factors could enhance patient interactions and treatment outcomes. Mechanisms to best enhance these factors in clinical practice warrant further study.
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Sutliff, Matthew H. "Team Focus: Physical Therapist." International Journal of MS Care 10, no. 4 (January 1, 2008): 127–32. http://dx.doi.org/10.7224/1537-2073-10.4.127.

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Multiple sclerosis (MS) is a complex neurological disease that requires comprehensive multidiscipli-nary care to maximize patient outcomes. A multidisciplinary health care team treating MS patients often consists of neurologists, physiatrists, nurses, physician assistants or nurse practitioners, and physical and occupational therapists, many of whom are specialists in MS. This article clarifies the role of the physical therapist in the care of patients within a multidisciplinary MS clinic.
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Trummer, Garrett, Richard Stephens, and Nicholas B. Washmuth. "A Physical Therapist Who Swears: A Case Series." Journal of Rehabilitation Medicine - Clinical Communications 6 (April 27, 2023): jrmcc010277. http://dx.doi.org/10.2340/jrmcc.v6.10277.

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Objective: Swearing deserves attention in the physical therapy setting due to its potential positive psychological, physiological, and social effects. The purpose of this case series is to describe 2 cases in which a physical therapist swears in the clinical setting and its effect on therapeutic alliance.Patients: Case 1 is a 19-year-old male treated for a hamstring strain, and case 2 is a 23-year-old male treated post-operatively for anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction. The physical therapist utilized social swearing in the clinic with the goal of motivating the patient and enhancing the social connection with the patient, to improve therapeutic alliance.Results: The patient in case 1 reported a decrease in therapeutic alliance after the physical therapist began swearing during physical therapy treatments, whereas the patient in case 2 reported an increase in therapeutic alliance. Both patients disagreed that physical therapist swearing is unprofessional and disagreed that swearing is offensive, and both patients agreed physical therapists should be able to swear around their patients.Conclusion: Physical therapist swearing may have positive and negative influences in the clinic setting and may not be considered unprofessional. These are, to our knowledge, the first published cases of a physical therapist swearing in the clinical setting. LAY ABSTRACTSwearing produces positive effects that cannot be achieved with any other forms of language. Quite simply, swearing is powerful and deserves attention in the physical therapy setting. Swearing can lead to tighter human bonds, thereby enhancing the social connection between a patient and a physical therapist. This case series describes 2 cases where a physical therapist swears with patients in the clinical setting and its effect on their social connection. While swearing increased the social connection in 1 case, it decreased it in the other case. None of the patients thought that physical therapist swearing was unprofessional, and both patients believe physical therapists should be able to swear around their patients. The results of these cases indicate that physical therapist swearing can have positive and negative influences in the clinic. More studies are needed to help determine when, how, and if to swear in the physical therapy setting.
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Baker, Susan M., Helen H. Marshak, Gail T. Rice, and Grenith J. Zimmerman. "Patient Participation in Physical Therapy Goal Setting." Physical Therapy 81, no. 5 (May 1, 2001): 1118–26. http://dx.doi.org/10.1093/ptj/81.5.1118.

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Abstract Background and Purpose. An important part of treatment planning in physical therapy is effective goal setting. The Guide to Physical Therapist Practice recommends that therapists should identify the patient's goals and objectives during the initial examination in order to maximize outcomes. The purpose of this study was to examine whether therapists seek to involve patients in goal setting and, if so, what methods they use. Therapists' attitudes toward participation and patient satisfaction with the examination were also examined. Subjects and Methods. Twenty-two physical therapists audiotaped the initial examination of 73 elderly patients (X̄=76.4 years of age, SD=7.1, range=65–94). The audiotaped examinations were then scored using the Participation Method Assessment Instrument (PMAI) to determine the frequency of attempts made by therapists to involve patients in goal setting. Therapists and patients completed surveys following the examinations. Results. Therapists' use of participation methods during examinations ranged from a minimum of 1 to a maximum of 19 out of 21 possible items on the PMAI. The therapists stated that they believed that it is important to include patients in goal-setting activities and that outcomes will be improved if patients participate. Patients also indicated that participation is important to them. Discussion and Conclusion. In most cases, the therapists did not fully take advantage of the potential for patient participation in goal setting. Patient and therapist education is needed regarding methods for patient participation during initial goal-setting activities.
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Anderson, Lynley, and Clare Delany. "From Persuasion to Coercion: Responding to the Reluctant Patient in Rehabilitation." Physical Therapy 96, no. 8 (August 1, 2016): 1234–40. http://dx.doi.org/10.2522/ptj.20150586.

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AbstractEarly mobilization of patients while in hospital has been demonstrated to provide better outcomes for patients and use fewer resources. Physical therapy–based rehabilitation is central to achieving those goals. Successful rehabilitation requires that patient's and therapist's goals align, and this is commonly the case. However, occasionally, physical therapists will come across patients who are competent but reluctant to mobilize. This situation leaves the physical therapist in an ethical quandary: either accept the patient's right to refuse proposed treatment or utilize other strategies to encourage the patient to adhere to treatment. Practically, physical therapists will use a range of treatment pressures, including persuasion, offering incentives, inducements, possibly threatening or coercing, and even explicitly overriding the patient's wishes (compulsion). Deciding which treatment pressure is ethically acceptable involves the physical therapist balancing his or her therapeutic view of what is in a patient's best interests against the therapist's ethical responsibility to respect patient autonomy. This article evaluates some common strategies used by physical therapists to influence, persuade, or perhaps pressure patients to adhere to rehabilitation. The work of Szmukler and Appelbaum is utilized in analyzing treatment pressures. The authors conclude that there is a spectrum of treatment pressures, with some (persuasion and incentives) being more acceptable than others (threats and compulsion). As physical therapists balance health system pressures for rapid turnover of beds with obligations to benefit patients within limited reimbursement models, while respecting the patients' autonomy, they must be mindful of the effects of treatment pressure on patient care.
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Jensen, Gail M., Jan Gwyer, Katherine F. Shepard, and Laurita M. Hack. "Expert Practice in Physical Therapy." Physical Therapy 80, no. 1 (January 1, 2000): 28–43. http://dx.doi.org/10.1093/ptj/80.1.28.

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Abstract Background and Purpose. The purpose of this qualitative study was to identify the dimensions of clinical expertise in physical therapy practice across 4 clinical specialty areas: geriatrics, neurology, orthopedics, and pediatrics. Subjects. Subjects were 12 peer-designated expert physical therapists nominated by the leaders of the American Physical Therapy Association sections for geriatrics, neurology, orthopedics, and pediatrics. Methods. Guided by a grounded theory approach, a multiple case study research design was used, with each of the 4 investigators studying 3 therapists working in one clinical area. Data were obtained through nonparticipant observation, interviews, review of documents, and analysis of structured tasks. Videotapes made during selected therapist-patient treatment sessions were used as a stimulus for the expert therapist interviews. Data were transcribed, coded, and analyzed through the development of 12 case reports and 4 composite case studies, one for each specialty area. Results. A theoretical model of expert practice in physical therapy was developed that included 4 dimensions: (1) a dynamic, multidimensional knowledge base that is patient-centered and evolves through therapist reflection, (2) a clinical reasoning process that is embedded in a collaborative, problem-solving venture with the patient, (3) a central focus on movement assessment linked to patient function, and (4) consistent virtues seen in caring and commitment to patients. Conclusion and Discussion. These findings build on previous research in physical therapy on expertise. The dimensions of expert practice in physical therapy have implications for physical therapy practice, education, and continued research.
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Beattie, Paul F., Mary Beth Pinto, Martha K. Nelson, and Roger Nelson. "Patient Satisfaction With Outpatient Physical Therapy: Instrument Validation." Physical Therapy 82, no. 6 (June 1, 2002): 557–65. http://dx.doi.org/10.1093/ptj/82.6.557.

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Abstract Background and Purpose. Patient satisfaction with physical therapy is used as an outcome variable. The purpose of this study was to develop and test an instrument used to determine which variables are associated with the satisfaction of patients receiving outpatient physical therapy. Subjects. During the pilot study, 191 patients participated, and 1,868 patients then participated in the main phase of this work. Methods. Using a survey instrument developed by the authors, subjects responded to global questions concerning overall satisfaction with physical therapy. Content validation of the instrument was investigated using item correlation, principal components analysis, and factor analysis. Reliability was measured using the standard error of measurement. Concurrent validity was investigated by correlating summary scores of the final survey instrument with global measures of satisfaction. Results. Reliability was best for a 10-item questionnaire. Patient satisfaction was most associated with items that reflected a high-quality interaction with the therapist (eg, time, adequate explanations and instructions to patients). Environmental factors such as clinic location, parking, time spent waiting for the therapist, and type of equipment used were not strongly correlated with overall satisfaction with care. Discussion and Conclusion. Because the time the therapist spent with patients and the behavior of the therapists are important for patient satisfaction, emphasis on cost-cutting, high patient volume, and the use of “care extenders” may jeopardize satisfaction.
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Jamil, Dr Komal. "PHYSICAL THERAPIST PARTICIPATION IN GOAL SETTINGS FOR PATIENT MANAGEMENT." Pakistan Journal of Rehabilitation 11, no. 2 (July 7, 2022): 42–49. http://dx.doi.org/10.36283/pjr.zu.11.2/008.

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Background and Aim: To identify physical therapist participation in goal settings for patient management. Goal setting is an effective method for serving a mentee to develop a strong foundation for future planning. Methodology: Descriptive cross sectional study was conducted at different physical therapy departments, clinics, and hospitals of Karachi. A total of 100 physical therapists were given a validated questionnaire to complete. The questionnaire contains 21 questions related to patient preparation, concerns, and the goal setting process. Data was analyzed by SPSS version 21. Confidentiality of the participants was maintained. Data was coded and subjects were given the rights to willingly participate. Results: Most of the physical therapists indicated that they had been participation in goal settings for patient management. 60% of the physical therapists take part in goal settings for patient management, and the rest of the physical therapists were neutral. It will help the physical therapist for making the goals for the patient recovery. Conclusion: The conclusion of the study is that goal setting is a very satisfactory activity for the patient management. By setting their goals physical therapists recognize their own capability and competence in accomplishing the pretensions that they have set. Goal setting is a major component for the physical therapists for planning the management of the patient and making the goals to attain it because there's a fantastic courting among the aim placing and mission performance. Objective placing consists of the development of a hobby plan deliberate to encourage and direct an person or amassing in the direction of an objectives. This study helps you to organize your time by setting their goals and you fete your own ability and proficiency in attain the goals that you have set. Goal setting helps the physical therapist to know about the history, chances of recovery of the patient and the progress about the patient.
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Cleland, Joshua A., and Jane Walter Venzke. "Dermatomyositis: Evolution of a Diagnosis." Physical Therapy 83, no. 10 (October 1, 2003): 932–45. http://dx.doi.org/10.1093/ptj/83.10.932.

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Abstract Background and Purpose. As direct access evolves, physical therapists will increasingly encounter patients with pathology that might have an underlying systemic origin. The purpose of this case report is to describe the diagnostic process that led a patient's physical therapist to recognize signs and symptoms of dermatomyositis. Case Description. The patient was an 18-year-old woman who was referred for physical therapy by her primary care physician on 3 occasions with 3 separate musculoskeletal diagnoses. During the third episode, the physical therapist recognized signs and symptoms that could be indicative of dermatologic disease and referred the patient to a dermatologist. Outcomes. A rheumatologist diagnosed the patient's condition as dermatomyositis and referred her for physical therapy. The physical therapy plan of care focused on strengthening and stretching, with an emphasis on a home exercise program. The Medical Outcomes Study 36-Item Short-Form Health Survey (SF-36) indicated that the patient continually made functional improvements over an 18-month period. Discussion. Although diagnosis of diseases such as inflammatory myopathies is not within a physical therapist's scope of practice, this case demonstrates the role a physical therapist can play in recognition of underlying systemic pathology by using the diagnostic process.
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Resnik, Linda, and Dennis L. Hart. "Using Clinical Outcomes to Identify Expert Physical Therapists." Physical Therapy 83, no. 11 (November 1, 2003): 990–1002. http://dx.doi.org/10.1093/ptj/83.11.990.

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Abstract Background and Purpose. Previous studies of expert physical therapists have sampled therapists based on years of clinical experience or reputation, not on their patients' clinical outcomes. The purposes of this study were to identify expert physical therapists by using patient self-reported outcomes and to describe the characteristics of clinicians whose patients with lumbar spine syndromes reported higher health-related quality of life (HRQL) following rehabilitation. Methods. Retrospective data were analyzed on 24,276 patients (mean age=47.8 years, SD=16, range=14–97) with lumbar spine syndromes treated by 930 physical therapists participating in the Focus On Therapeutic Outcomes database in 1999–2000. Physical therapists and staff answered questions concerning years of experience and practice setting when starting their participation in the outcomes system. Patient self-report HRQL data were collected at intake and discharge from outpatient rehabilitation. Discharge HRQL data were risk adjusted using patient characteristics. Data were aggregated by physical therapist. Risk-adjusted discharge HRQL scores were used to classify physical therapists whose patients reported mean HRQL improvement above the 90th percentile as experts and physical therapists whose patients reported mean HRQL improvement between the 45th and 55th percentiles as average. Results. Therapists classified as expert had fewer patients in the database than did therapists classified as average (X̄±SD) (19±17 versus 29±22). Mean treatment duration was different between groups (32±11 days for the expert group versus 31±8 days for the average group). Discussion and Conclusion. The results challenge assumptions that extensive clinical experience is necessary to achieve superior patient outcomes, and they provide information about the relationship between therapist characteristics and patient outcomes.
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Dissertations / Theses on the topic "Physical therapist and patient"

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Alexander, Sandra Margaret. "The significance of the physiotherapist-patient relationship from the perspective of the patient with chronic pain a qualitative pilot study : a dissertation [thesis] submitted to Auckland University of Technology in partial fulfilment of the degree of Master of Health Science, 2004." Full thesis. Abstract, 2004. http://puka2.aut.ac.nz/ait/theses/AlexanderS.pdf.

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Riopel, Mary Anne. "Promoting professional behavior in physical therapist students : use of standardized patient feedback." Diss., NSUWorks, 2015. https://nsuworks.nova.edu/hpd_pt_stuetd/37.

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Background: Entry-level physical therapist (PT) students receive feedback on professional behavior performance from academic and clinical faculty members. Literature is lacking on the impact that verbal feedback from standardized patients (SPs) may have on student learning of professional behavior in PT students. Purpose: The primary aim of this study was to examine the use of SP feedback as a strategy for professional behavior development. A secondary purpose was to describe the perspectives of PT students on the influence of SP feedback on clinical interactions and professional behavior during a full-time clinical experience. Participants: A sample of convenience identified 13 PT students out of a potential 44 students in an entry-level DPT program prior to initiation of their first full-time clinical experience. Participants were excluded if they had prior experiences with SPs or had completed a full-time clinical experience. Methods: A mixed methods design combined a randomized experimental design and qualitative phenomenological approach. Using 2 standardized patient scenarios, the experimental group received SP verbal feedback and written rubric assessment, whereas the comparison group received written rubric assessment alone. Outcome measures included the Modified Standardized Patient Satisfaction Questionnaire (MSPSQ), Professional Behaviors Assessment (PBA), and Professionalism Physical Therapy Core Values Assessment (PPTCVA). This study utilized phenomenological inquiry to examine the perspectives of students receiving SP feedback using reflective journaling, focus groups, and a one-on-one interview. Results: Quantitative data analysis included pre and post intervention comparisons of MSPSQ rubric assessment scores, PBA scores, and PPTCVA scores. No quantitative statistically significant differences were found on these outcome measures with the exception of the excellence domain, although trends for changes in performance were noted. Students’ perspectives on receiving SP feedback after SP case scenarios identified 4 themes. The themes of seeing through the patient’s eyes and hearing an objective truth were observed in both the verbal feedback and no verbal feedback groups. Differences existed in how feedback was received between the 2 groups. The theme of promotion of self-efficacy of professional behaviors was only perceived by the verbal feedback group. Significance: Limited research exists on the impact of SP verbal feedback with the use of a standardized rubric on PT student professional behavior. This study provides preliminary evidence on the value of this educational strategy in development of professional behaviors in PT students. Research with a larger sample size may be indicated to study this educational method further.
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Potter, Margaret J. "Evaluating the efficacy of a program developed to optimise the physiotherapist-patient interaction." University of Western Australia. School of Human Movement and Exercise Science, 2003. http://theses.library.uwa.edu.au/adt-WU2004.0012.

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[Truncated abstract] This PhD project was comprised of three major studies. Study 1 utilised the Nominal Group Technique (NGT) to identify a typology of difficult patients in private practice physiotherapy and to determine strategies physiotherapists use and would like to improve, when dealing with such patients. Physiotherapists (n=37) also shared their expectations of patients and their perceptions of patient expectations of physiotherapy. Results showed that the two areas most difficult to manage were behavioural problems of patients followed by patient expectations. To assist in their interaction with difficult patients, physiotherapists identified communication skills and behaviour modification techniques as strategies they would most like to learn. While physiotherapists expressed the greatest number of expectations in the behavioural domain, identification of patient expectations was not elicited as a strategy to manage difficult patients. Results of this qualitative study contribute to the evolving literature relating to physiotherapist-patient interactions and form a useful basis for educational programs directed at improving the therapeutic relationship in private practice physiotherapy. Study 2 involved applying the NGT with separate groups of patients (n=26) to identify patient expectations of the qualities of a ‘good’ physiotherapist, and to ascertain the characteristics of good and bad experiences in private practice physiotherapy. Findings indicated that the qualities of a ‘good’ physiotherapist related to their communication ability, professional behaviour and organisational ability, and characteristics of the service provided. The most important expectations of patients were for example, symptomatic relief, self-management strategies and ‘hands on’ treatment; associated with the physical domain. When comparing equivalent groups from Study 1, with patient expectations, most patient groups identified that the most important expectations of physiotherapists would relate to patient behaviours such as; compliance, honesty, payment of their account, being punctual, cooperating, trusting and showing respect for their physiotherapist. However, physiotherapists’ rankings of the most important expectations held by patients were not congruent with patient rankings providing an explanation as to why problems may arise in the physiotherapistpatient interaction from the patient’s perspective. Based on the findings of Study 2 it was suggested that physiotherapists should actively seek to involve patients in their management. To do this effectively, physiotherapists would benefit from further training in communication skills to ensure that they can successfully adopt a patientcentred approach and to optimise the physiotherapist-patient interaction in private practice physiotherapy.
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Lakatoo, Neela M. "Older adults' satisfaction with physical therapists' communication and physical therapy treatment." unrestricted, 2006. http://etd.gsu.edu/theses/available/etd-12012006-112502/.

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Thesis (M.A.)--Georgia State University, 2006.
Title from title screen. Leslie Taylor, committee chair; Elizabeth Burgess, Frank Whittington, Jaye Atkinson, committee members. Electronic text (75 p. : ill. (some col.)) : digital, PDF file. Description based on contents viewed July 30, 2007. Includes bibliographical references (p. 62-66).
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KELLEY, GEORGE. "A PATIENT-CENTERED WORKFLOW AUTOMATION SYSTEM FOR OCCUPATIONAL AND PHYSICAL THERAPY." University of Cincinnati / OhioLINK, 2007. http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=ucin1178052133.

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Lazaro, Rolando T. "Improving cultural diversity awareness of physical therapy educators." Scholarly Commons, 1997. https://scholarlycommons.pacific.edu/uop_etds/2318.

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In this climate of increasing diversity in the population of patients requiring Physical Therapy (PT) services, PT educators should prepare students and future clinicians to work competently in culturally diverse environments. To be able to achieve this goal, PT educators should be culturally competent as well. The purpose of this study was to develop and implement a workshop aimed at improving cultural diversity awareness of the University of the Pacific (UOP) PT educators. The seminar content and class materials were developed by the author in close consultation with the workshop facilitator, who is an expert on cultural diversity. These materials were validated by Physical Therapists and cultural diversity experts. To determine the effectiveness of the workshop in improving cultural diversity awareness, the Cultural Diversity Awareness Questionnaire (CDAQ) was developed, validated for content, analyzed for reliability, field tested and pilot tested. Results indicated that the instrument was valid and reliable. The one-day workshop was presented to twelve academic and clinical faculty of the UOP PT Department. The one group pretest-posttest experimental design was used, with the participants completing the CDAQ before and after the workshop. The attendees also completed a course evaluation at the conclusion of the seminar. Results showed a statistically significant positive change in the pretest/posttest results. This indicated that the workshop was effective in improving cultural diversity awareness of the participants. Results of the workshop evaluation affirmed the achievement of the educational objectives and effectiveness of the facilitator. This study provided-a-solid-initial-foundation-on-which a-comprehensive cultural competence program can be developed.
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Watterson, Kyle A. "Physical Therapy Utilization and Length of Stay among Patients with Low Back Pain in Florida Hospitals." Scholar Commons, 2017. http://scholarcommons.usf.edu/etd/6978.

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Purpose: The purpose of this work was identify key factors associated with inpatient physical therapy utilization and length of stay for patients with low back pain (LBP) in Florida hospitals. Rationale: Little is known about factors associated with inpatient physical therapy or length of hospitalization for patients with LBP. This group of works identified the key factors associated with inpatient physical therapy and long lengths of hospitalization for this patient population. Since physical therapy and reduced length of stay are known cost-reducers, identifying key factors may represent significant cost savings to the health care system. Methods: Several mixed method procedures were utilized to examine physical therapy utilization and length of hospitalization between the years of 1992 and 2014. Policy, patient and hospital characteristics, as well as, hospital procedures during a patient’s stay were examined as contributors to either physical therapy utilization or length of hospitalization. Conclusion: Many factors are associated with inpatient physical therapy utilization and length of stay for patients with LBP in Florida hospitals.
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Curtis, Drew A., Han-Hung Huang, and Kendra L. Nicks. "Patient Deception in Health Care: Physical Therapy Education, Beliefs, and Attitudes." Digital Commons @ East Tennessee State University, 2018. https://dc.etsu.edu/ijhse/vol5/iss1/4.

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A good professional-patient relationship is important to clinical practice, which may be compromised by deception. Deception research in physical therapy is scant. The current study investigated how the topic of patient deception is addressed in Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) educational curriculum, explore DPT students’ beliefs about deception and attitudes toward patient deception, and examine the effects of a pedagogical intervention on DPT students’ beliefs about deception and attitudes toward patient deception. The first objective was pursued by a descriptive survey sent to 217 DPT programs in the US. The second and third objectives were achieved by one-group pretest-posttest design provided to 17 DPT students before and after an educational workshop. Most DPT programs minimally include the topic of patient deception within their curriculum. DPT students held several inaccurate beliefs about the indicators of deception and negative attitudes toward patients who lied. After the educational intervention, students’ inaccurate beliefs were corrected and negative attitudes were reduced. Patient deception seems to be an under-addressed topic in current physical therapy education. An education workshop improved students’ beliefs about deception and attitudes toward to patient deception. Implications of deception research and theory in the applied practice of physical therapy are discussed.
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Grindley, Emma J. "Predicting adherence in injury rehabilitation utility of a screening tool and physical therapists' predictions /." Morgantown, W. Va. : [West Virginia University Libraries], 2005. https://etd.wvu.edu/etd/controller.jsp?moduleName=documentdata&jsp%5FetdId=3931.

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Bonatti, Reginaldo Antolin. "A fisioterapia em dupla mão: a percepção do fisioterapeuta sobre o corpo humano." Pontifícia Universidade Católica de São Paulo, 2011. http://tede2.pucsp.br/handle/handle/2270.

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The human construction process is related to social issues and takes place in relationship with others through the body. So too is the relationship of therapist and patient. This study was aimed at seeking physical therapists' perceptions about the human body and how these perceptions affect the therapeutic process. As a working method, we used qualitative research and data collection through semi-structured interview. We interviewed 12 physical therapists in clinics and hospitals. The inclusion criteria considered legally qualified professionals and that performed their activities in hospitals and/or clinics. After transcribing the interviews, data analysis was performed using the analytical categories. The study allowed to find the following insights: the proposed theme is not subject to the usual reflection of professionals; age, gender, time of training and performing are not differentiating factors for the perception of the physical therapist; the area of operation interferes with the perception, professionals working in hospitals and intensive care units have a more perception focused on Cartesian and mechanistic concepts; there is a two way in the perception of the body and the individual: the primary vision is focused on physical and physiological issues, but there is a merger of view on issues mental, emotional and social, thus the need for humanistic and comprehensive vision in dealing with the patient also was noted; the physical therapist realizes that he is not fully prepared to work the changes that occur with the patient as a result of the therapeutic process and point to the need for better training at the university
O processo da construção humana está relacionado ao social e se realiza na relação com os outros por meio do corpo. Assim também é a relação de terapeuta e paciente. O presente estudo teve como objetivo buscar a percepção dos fisioterapeutas sobre o corpo humano e como estas percepções interferem no processo terapêutico. Como método de trabalho, utilizou-se a pesquisa qualitativa e a coleta de dados por intermédio de entrevista semi estruturada. Foram entrevistados 12 fisioterapeutas em clínicas e hospitais. O critério de inclusão considerou profissionais devidamente habilitados e que exerciam suas atividades em hospitais e/ou clínicas. Após a degravação das entrevistas, a análise de dados foi realizada por meio de categorias analíticas. O estudo permitiu encontrar as seguintes percepções: o tema proposto não é objeto de reflexão usual dos profissionais; a idade, gênero, tempo de formação e atuação não são fatores diferenciais para a percepção do fisioterapeuta; a área de atuação interfere na percepção, os profissionais que trabalham em hospitais e em Unidades de Terapia Intensiva apresentam uma percepção mais centrada nos conceitos mecanicistas e cartesianos; existe uma dupla mão na percepção do corpo e do indivíduo: a visão primária os considera na forma física e fisiológica, porém há a incorporação da visão mental, emocional e social, desta forma a necessidade da visão mais humanizada e integral no tratamento com o paciente também foi percebida; o fisioterapeuta percebe que não está totalmente preparado para trabalhar as transformações que ocorrem com o paciente em conseqüência do processo terapêutico e apontam para a necessidade de uma melhor formação na graduação
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Books on the topic "Physical therapist and patient"

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Nicola, Adams, and University of Ulster. Centre for Health and Social Research., eds. Communication skills in physiotherapist-patient interactions. Coleraine: University of Ulster, Centre for Health and Social Research, 1994.

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Marilyn, Moffat, and Harris Katherine Biggs, eds. Integumentary essentials: Applying the preferred physical therapist practice patterns. Thorofare, NJ: Slack Inc., 2006.

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Marilyn, Moffat, and Bohmert Joanell A. 1956-, eds. Neuromuscular essentials: Applying the preferred physical therapist practice patterns. Thorofare, NJ: SLACK, 2008.

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Marilyn, Moffat, and Bohmert Joanell A. 1956-, eds. Neuromuscular essentials: Applying the preferred physical therapist practice patterns. Thorofare, NJ: SLACK, 2008.

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Marilyn, Moffat, Rosen Elaine, and Rusnak-Smith Sandra, eds. Musculoskeletal essentials: Applying the preferred physical therapist practice patterns. Thorofare, NJ: SLACK, 2006.

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Kottler, Jeffrey A. On being a therapist. San Francisco: Jossey-Bass, 1987.

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Kottler, Jeffrey A. On being a therapist. 4th ed. San Francisco: Jossey-Bass, 2010.

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Mueller, Karen. Communication from the inside out: Strategies for the engaged professional. Philadelphia: F.A. Davis Company, 2011.

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Ann, Umphred Darcy, and Carlson Connie PT, eds. Neurorehabilitation for the physical therapist assistant. Thorofare, NJ: SLACK, 2006.

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Gresham, Barbara B. Concepts of evidence-based practice for the physical therapist assistant. Philadelphia: F. A. Davis Company, 2016.

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Memolo, Jennifer. "Preparation for Patient Care." In Procedures and Patient Care for the Physical Therapist Assistant, 1–15. New York: Routledge, 2024. http://dx.doi.org/10.4324/9781003525974-1.

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Malone, Daniel J. "Introduction to Physical Therapist Management of the Acute Care Patient." In Acute Care Physical Therapy, 1–50. 2nd ed. New York: Routledge, 2024. http://dx.doi.org/10.4324/9781003522485-1.

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Blossom, Bonnie M. "The Role of the Physical Therapist." In Management of Patients with Chronic Pain, 211–16. Dordrecht: Springer Netherlands, 1989. http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/978-94-011-6311-8_20.

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Kopack, Jacki Klaczak. "Exercise for the Medically Complex Patient." In Principles of Therapeutic Exercise for the Physical Therapist Assistant, 667–82. New York: Routledge, 2024. http://dx.doi.org/10.4324/9781003525943-23.

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Memolo, Jennifer. "Americans With Disabilities Act." In Procedures and Patient Care for the Physical Therapist Assistant, 199–205. New York: Routledge, 2024. http://dx.doi.org/10.4324/9781003525974-13.

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Memolo, Jennifer. "Vital Signs." In Procedures and Patient Care for the Physical Therapist Assistant, 45–61. New York: Routledge, 2024. http://dx.doi.org/10.4324/9781003525974-4.

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Memolo, Jennifer. "Body Mechanics." In Procedures and Patient Care for the Physical Therapist Assistant, 17–30. New York: Routledge, 2024. http://dx.doi.org/10.4324/9781003525974-2.

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Memolo, Jennifer. "Special Equipment and Environments." In Procedures and Patient Care for the Physical Therapist Assistant, 87–101. New York: Routledge, 2024. http://dx.doi.org/10.4324/9781003525974-7.

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Memolo, Jennifer. "Wounds." In Procedures and Patient Care for the Physical Therapist Assistant, 75–86. New York: Routledge, 2024. http://dx.doi.org/10.4324/9781003525974-6.

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Memolo, Jennifer. "Assistive Devices and Gait." In Procedures and Patient Care for the Physical Therapist Assistant, 145–73. New York: Routledge, 2024. http://dx.doi.org/10.4324/9781003525974-10.

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Conference papers on the topic "Physical therapist and patient"

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Cheng, Marvin H., Po-Lin Huang, Hao-Chuan Chu, Li-Han Peng, and Ezzat Bakhoum. "Virtual Interaction Between Patients and Occupational Therapists Using an Assistive Robotic Device With Cyber-Physical System." In ASME 2018 International Mechanical Engineering Congress and Exposition. American Society of Mechanical Engineers, 2018. http://dx.doi.org/10.1115/imece2018-87289.

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In this paper, we propose to design, develop, and study a cyber-physical system that enables patients and therapists to virtually interact for rehabilitation activities with assistive robotic devices. The targeted users of this system are post-stroke patients. On the patient’s side, an assistive robotic device can generate the force that the therapist applies to the patient. On the therapist’s side, another robotic device can reproduce the responsive force generated by the patient. With this system, the interaction can be virtually established. In addition, by integrating real human trajectories, the proposed assistive robotic system can help patients to perform rehabilitation activities in their own pace. Such an assistive robotic system and virtual interacting scheme can minimize both patient’s and therapist’s traveling time. The assistive functions of this light weight design can also help patients to in their ADLs.
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Brenteson, Charlotte, John Hauck, Bruce Wigness, and Doug Johnson. "Safety and Feasibility of a Novel Gait Training Device Using a “Spacesuit” to Support Body Weight." In 2017 Design of Medical Devices Conference. American Society of Mechanical Engineers, 2017. http://dx.doi.org/10.1115/dmd2017-3537.

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In the U.S. alone, 7.5 million individuals have survived stroke, traumatic brain injury, and spinal cord injury, and over a million new patients are diagnosed every year [1]. Most of these patients will need gait rehabilitation. Body weight supported gait training is a widely used rehabilitation therapy to improve gait function [2]. Commonly, a physical therapist provides assistance using a gait belt to support the patient. Sometimes two or three therapists may be needed for severely impaired patients. Bodyweight supported treadmill training uses a harness attached to an overhead lift to support body weight [2], however harness systems often cause discomfort and may take significant time to set up and take down. Lite Run Corporation has developed a system for the treatment of patients with gait and balance difficulties that uses differential air pressure inside a specially designed suit to reduce up to 50 percent of a patient’s body weight. The suit facilitates patient ambulation using technology like that in astronaut spacesuits to achieve comfort and flexibility. Potential benefits include longer therapy sessions due to greater comfort and greater unweighting, as well as the therapeutic benefits of being upright and walking for subjects unable to stand independently. The suit is used in conjunction with the Gait Trainer device shown in Figure 1 which provides air pressure to the suit and support for the patient. Gait Trainer features include: 1) electro-mechanical and pneumatic controls to support the suit and patient when rising from sitting to standing and ambulating during therapy — so that a single therapist can safely transfer a patient from a wheelchair and practice gait therapy; 2) an open design that permits access to patient’s body and legs by the therapist; 3) a compact profile that provides easy maneuverability; 4) a “base spread” function that permits positioning close to a patient when seated in wheel chair, bed or therapy table. Together these features provide safety and stability for the patient and reduced physical burden on the therapist. The objectives for the current study were to establish the safety and feasibility of the Gait Trainer, validate user design requirements, and to test the hypothesis that the rate of perceived exertion when using the device is significantly less than during unaided walking therapy.
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Guerra, Leonardo Cortez, Alessandra Luiza Lara Poloni, and Marcela Maria Mattos Almeida. "Multidisciplinary Care in Huntington’s Disease: Case Report." In XIII Congresso Paulista de Neurologia. Zeppelini Editorial e Comunicação, 2021. http://dx.doi.org/10.5327/1516-3180.463.

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Context: Huntington’s disease (HD) is a degenerative neurological disorder with autosomal dominant inheritance resulting from the loss of GABAergic neurons in the striatum. The prevalence of HD is 10.6 to 13.7 individuals per 100,000 in the Western population. Case report: DRO is a 57- year-old female admitted to a Long-Term Care Facility in 2018 due to the diagnosis of Huntington’s Disease (HD) four years ago. The patient presented right-side hemiplegia, choreic movements in the upper extremities, postural instability, dysarthria, visual hallucinations, behavioral changes, alert and communicative. During institutionalization, the occupational therapist, physical therapist and the speech therapist performed cognitive stimulation activities, motor physiotherapy with balance training, gait and muscle strengthening, interventions for dysarthria and dysphagia prevention. After a year, there was a disease progression with episodes of fall and deterioration of choreic movements, cognitive function and coordination; then, the physical therapist intensified motor rehabilitation and bracing in the left hand in the occupational therapy sessions due to the onset of deformities. In 2020, the patient reported stabilizing her clinical condition and continued the rehabilitation sessions. Conclusions: Physiotherapeutic interventions demonstrated improvement in muscle strength and gait in HD patients. However, the results are heterogeneous due to the morbidity and phenotypic variety of the disease. The response to occupational therapy and speech therapy lacks previous studies on this disease. Thus, the multidisciplinary therapeutic approach is indicated due to its importance in the patient’s overall assessment and prevention of comorbidities.
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Piovesan, D., A. Melendez-Calderon, and F. A. Mussa-Ivaldi. "Haptic perception of multi-joint hypertonia during simulated patient-therapist physical tele-interaction." In 2013 35th Annual International Conference of the IEEE Engineering in Medicine and Biology Society (EMBC). IEEE, 2013. http://dx.doi.org/10.1109/embc.2013.6610457.

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Shetty, Devdas, Claudio Campana, Julio Bravo, and Avital Fast. "Studies on the Application of an Ambulatory Suspension System for Gait Rehabilitation." In ASME 2004 International Mechanical Engineering Congress and Exposition. ASMEDC, 2004. http://dx.doi.org/10.1115/imece2004-59877.

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The ambulatory suspension system outlined in this paper is presented as a method and apparatus that would assist patients during gait rehabilitation and used as a safety support for patients during exercise. The apparatus is designed to be adjustable, support the weight of the user, does not impede walking and prevents sudden fall. The paper outlines the development and implementation of a 3-axis motorized support system that provides support in a full range of motion; allowing ambulatory impaired patients to safely rehabilitate themselves under the supervision of a physical therapist. The patient requiring gait rehabilitation would be free to traverse a flat plane and climb a number of stairs. This newly designed apparatus can lift a patient from a sitting position in a wheel chair to a standing position and gives the therapist freedom to manually assist the patient in placing their feet and controlling the weight shift. As the patient begins to gain a feel for proper coordinated movement, the amount of weight borne by the patient is gradually increased to better simulate natural walking conditions. This paper details the concept, methodology, prototype, test results and performance optimization of a 3-axis automated motorized suspension system for gait rehabilitation.
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Tseng, Tzu-Yu, Wei-Chun Hsu, Li-Fong Lin, and Chin-Hsing Kuo. "Design and Experimental Evaluation of a Reconfigurable Gravity-Free Muscle Training Assistive Device for Lower-Limb Paralysis Patients." In ASME 2015 International Design Engineering Technical Conferences and Computers and Information in Engineering Conference. American Society of Mechanical Engineers, 2015. http://dx.doi.org/10.1115/detc2015-46706.

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In lower-limb rehabilitation programs, patients that suffer from neuromuscular disorders with manual muscle test (MMT) level 2 are able to perform voluntary muscle contraction and visible limb movement provided that a therapist assists the patient to eliminate the weight of his/her leg. In addition, the physical therapist is clinically needed to guide the patient performing a hip-only or knee-only motion during rehabilitation. The objective of this paper is to present a new assistive training device that replaces the function of the therapist in helping the MMT-level-2 patients self-training their hip and knee flexion/extension motions under an antigravity environment. First, we will present a novel reconfigurable mechanism, which can possess two working configurations for guiding the knee-only and hip-only training, respectively. Then, based on the theory of static balancing, two linear springs are attached to the device to generate an antigravity training environment in both configurations for the patient. The static balance design is verified by a numerical example with the support of software simulation. A prototype is built up and tested on healthy subjects. By using the electromyography (EMG) measurement, the myoelectric signals of four major muscles for the subject with/without the aid of the device are analyzed. The results show that the myoelectric voltages of the stimulated muscles are significantly reduced when the subject is assisted with the device. It further demonstrates that moving the fixation positions of the limb segments to other positions could distinctly reduce the assistive force from the device, which suggests multiple training modes to the patients in strengthening the training intensity. In conclusion, this paper presents a successful pioneering work on the design of rehabilitation devices via the integration of the principles of reconfigurable mechanisms and static balancing.
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Plotkowski, Alex, and Nael Barakat. "A New Device to Quantify Human Trunk-Control Measurements." In ASME 2010 International Mechanical Engineering Congress and Exposition. ASMEDC, 2010. http://dx.doi.org/10.1115/imece2010-37276.

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When helping in the rehabilitation of stroke and head trauma patients, physical therapists often find a need to measure the patient’s control of the muscles in their torso. This is called trunk control. Currently, there are two options for the measurement of trunk control. The first is qualitative analysis by the physical therapist, and the second is large, expensive equipment that measures the patient’s balance. The goal of this project was to create a low cost, quantitative means of measuring trunk control. The device used accelerometers placed on the back of the patient’s neck to measure the angle of the patient’s torso from vertical, as compared to acceleration due to gravity, in both left to right and forward to backward directions. The data taken from the accelerometers is stored on a micro-SD card, which is then inserted into a personal computer and analyzed using software built in the lab. The software produces a graphical representation of the data and displays useful calculations. During the course of the project, careful consideration had to be taken to stay within the bounds of professional ethics from a biomedical point of view. This included restricting the testing of the device and taking patient safety as a primary consideration during the entirety of the design process. Future iterations of the device will include technical and aesthetic improvements based on feedback from a group of physical therapy students who are currently testing the quality of the device’s measurements as well as its integration into a clinical setting. Additionally, a group of business students are constructing a business plan for the marketing and sales of this product.
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Yuminaga*, Hisanori, Katsuma Yamada**, and Masaru Ogiri***. "Changes in Electroencephalography Signals During Massage." In Applied Human Factors and Ergonomics Conference. AHFE International, 2021. http://dx.doi.org/10.54941/ahfe100488.

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This study aimed to analyze the effect of massage on mental mechanisms by using electroencephalography (EEG) before, during, and after massage. The patient was placed in a supine position and received a massage from both an expert physical therapist, with 20 years experiences, and a person with no experience in therapeutic massage. EEG was recorded before, during, and after the massage. The portion of the body given the massage was only the left-side plantar arch, and the massage method was finger pressure applied by the thumb. The massage given by the expert evident alpha waves after massage. In contrast, the massage given by the inexperienced person did not induce any alpha changes. In this study, a massage from an inexperienced person did not change alpha activity before, during, or after the massage. Accordingly, the appearance of an alpha wave after massage is thought to correspond to the level of arousal of the patient gradually decreasing after massage—an indication that the patient had had a comfortable experience. In this study, it is suggested that a massage given by an expert physical therapist promotes emotional stability.
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Pettys-Baker, Robert, Crystal Compton, Sophia Utset-Ward, Marc Tompkins, Brad Holschuh, and Lucy E. Dunne. "Design and Development of Valgus-Sensing Leggings." In 2017 Design of Medical Devices Conference. American Society of Mechanical Engineers, 2017. http://dx.doi.org/10.1115/dmd2017-3526.

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Performing exercises, especially cutting and pivoting activities, with poor lower extremity mechanics can lead to severe damage of the knee, such as anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) tears [1]. A common movement pattern observed in at-risk athletes is knee valgus. This term refers to the medial collapse of the knee (when the knees falls inward towards the center of the body). Intervention to prevent knee valgus could reduce the chance of injury for at-risk athletes, or re-injury for those recovering from a knee injury. Currently, in patients with knee injuries, knee valgus is monitored by physical therapists, who observe a patient’s movements visually during exercise. The therapists instruct patients on how to identify valgus and how they might correct it. Visual diagnosis of valgus can be difficult and subjective, thereby allowing the unavoidable presence of human error. In addition, monitoring in real time is only possible when the patient is with a therapist. Several studies have focused on the issue of accurate detection of knee valgus by using a variety of systems such as 2D and 3D motion capture systems to track knee and hip movements, dynamometers, and electromyography [2][3][4]. Although these systems are able to determine knee valgus, they are difficult to use, require expensive equipment, and do not provide real-time feedback outside of the clinic setting. The purpose of this study was to inform the design of a valgus-sensing legging by exploring sensor placement options to maximize the magnitude of the sensor response difference between valgus and non-valgus knee bends.
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McGee, Michael, and Said Shakerin. "Leg Stretcher for Rehabilitation." In ASME 2004 International Mechanical Engineering Congress and Exposition. ASMEDC, 2004. http://dx.doi.org/10.1115/imece2004-60258.

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To alleviate some of the problems associated with upper motor neuron diseases, passive movement and stretching are often prescribed. However, the patient has to make continual and frequent visits to a physical therapist, which is expensive and inconvenient. Therefore, there is a need for devices by which the patient can self-administer some of the prescribed exercise(s) at home. In this paper, the design of a portable unit for self-administered stretching of thigh muscles is presented.
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Reports on the topic "Physical therapist and patient"

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Chen, Ziying, Zefei Jiang, Ziyun Guo, Mengchao Wang, Zhen Wang, and Liwei Chen. Comparative efficacy of different types of acupuncture for cancer-related fatigue: a protocol for systematic review and network meta-analysis. INPLASY - International Platform of Registered Systematic Review and Meta-analysis Protocols, July 2022. http://dx.doi.org/10.37766/inplasy2022.7.0012.

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Review question / Objective: To evaluate the efficacy and safety of all current acupuncture therapies for the treatment of CRF through network meta-analysis. Condition being studied: Cancer-related fatigue (CRF) has been defined as a distressing, persistent, subjective sense of physical, emotional, and/or cognitive tiredness or exhaustion related to cancer and/or cancer treatment that is not proportional to recent activity and interferes with usual functioning, as one of the most common symptoms in cancer and related therapies, presents a huge challenge to the quality of life for cancer patients. Unlike general fatigue that can be relieved with rest, CRF is more debilitating, more persistent, and manifests itself in various ways, both physically and mentally. The estimated prevalence of CRF varies widely by various fatigue evaluation indicators, types of cancer, and cancer treatments, ranging from 14.03% to 100%, however, the latest systematic review show that it can have a pooled prevalence of up to 52%, this deserves our attention. But there has been no gold standard treatment for CRF.
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Shi, Xiaohua, Yu Bai, and Aiguo Wang. Shaoyao Gancao Decoction for limb dysfunction after fractures around the knee: A protocol for systematic review. INPLASY - International Platform of Registered Systematic Review and Meta-analysis Protocols, January 2022. http://dx.doi.org/10.37766/inplasy2022.1.0028.

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Review question / Objective: This study aimed to evaluate the effects of SGD on patients with limb dysfunction from the perspectives of pain, limb edema, stiffness, as well as physical dysfunction. Study designs to be included: This review only includes the intervention measures of SGD, including trials comparing SGD with standard treatment and/ or placebo. Trials of SGD combined with other therapies will be included.
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Fisette-Paulhus, Isabelle, Mélanie Morin, and Cynthia Gagnon. Patient-reported outcomes measures for assessment of sexual functioning and sexual well-being in women with physical disabilities: A scoping review. INPLASY - International Platform of Registered Systematic Review and Meta-analysis Protocols, August 2022. http://dx.doi.org/10.37766/inplasy2022.8.0033.

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Liu, Yangjun, Wei Xie, Zbigniew Ossowski, Juan Li, Juan Yang, Yiming Luo, Xia Wu, and Liying Liu. Physical activity, abdominal obesity and inflammatory response in the elderly: a systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized-controlled trials. INPLASY - International Platform of Registered Systematic Review and Meta-analysis Protocols, March 2023. http://dx.doi.org/10.37766/inplasy2023.3.0051.

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Review question / Objective: The purpose of this study was to explore the effects of physical activity (i.e., type of exercise, FITT criteria, control group, other interventions) on abdominal obesity and inflammatory response in elderly? The study method was a randomized controlled trial. Condition being studied: An increasing number of studies have demonstrated that chronic inflammation is closely associated with the initiation and progression of a broad range of age-related diseases, such as cardiovascular disease, cancer, diabetes, Alzheimer’s disease, and other neurodegenerative diseases and is an independent risk factor for mortality in healthy adults. Moreover, there is strong evidence that the development of age-related diseases is linked to low-grade elevation of circulating inflammatory mediators. Therefore, future interventional researches should focus on preserving overall homeostatic balance and controlling inflammatory status in the aging patient.
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Jiménez, Esteban Vidal, Vanessa Velasquez Belmar, and Andres Riveros Valdes. Effectiveness of physical rehabilitation methods for pain treatment and disability in patients with Complex Regional Pain Syndrome. A Systematic review and meta-analysis. INPLASY - International Platform of Registered Systematic Review and Meta-analysis Protocols, July 2022. http://dx.doi.org/10.37766/inplasy2022.7.0109.

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Review question / Objective: To establish the effectiveness of physiotherapy techniques for pain treatment and functionality in patients with Complex Regional Pain Syndrome. Condition being studied: Complex Regional Pain Syndrome is a chronic condition characterized by causing spontaneous or induced pain described by the patient disproportionally in relation to the inciting event, which leads to lower functionality and disability. Eligibility criteria: The syndrome’s diagnosis should have been made following the Budapest criteria or any other duly validated criteria.All the studies that mentioned the CRPS but their study subject was not its treatment were excluded. In addition, we did not include studies performed with animals, systematic reviews, summaries, thesis, pilot studies, or letters to the editor.
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Wang, Xiao, Hong Shen, Yujie Liang, Yixin Wang, Meiqi Zhang, and Hongtao Ma. Effects of physical activity interventions for post-COVID-19 patients: A protocol for systematic review and meta-analysis. INPLASY - International Platform of Registered Systematic Review and Meta-analysis Protocols, May 2022. http://dx.doi.org/10.37766/inplasy2022.5.0036.

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Review question / Objective: Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) is a novel infectious disease caused by severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2), which has caused a huge impact in many countries and has attracted great attention from countries around the world. However, since the outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic, most attention has focused on containing transmission and addressing the surge of critically ill patients in acute care settings. As we enter the second phase of the pandemic, emphasis must evolve to post care of COVID-19 survivors. A variety of persistent symptoms, such as severe fatigue, shortness of breath, and attention disorder have been reported at several months after the onset of the infection. We urgently need to identify safe and effective COVID-19 rehabilitative strategies. Overwhelming evidence exists that physical activity produces short-, middle- and long-term health benefits that prevent, delay, mitigate and even reverse a large number of metabolic, pulmonary and cardiovascular diseases. The purpose of this study was to evaluate the effects of physical activity interventions for rehabilitation of post-covid-19 patient and provide a reliable method and credible evidence to improve the prognosis of post-COVID-19 patients via systematic review and meta-analysis.
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Swinson Evans, Tammeka, Suzanne West, Linda Lux, Michael Halpern, and Kathleen Lohr. Cancer Symptoms and Side Effects: A Research Agenda to Advance Cancer Care Options. RTI Press, July 2017. http://dx.doi.org/10.3768/rtipress.2017.rb.0016.1707.

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Cancer survivors have unique physical, psychological, social, and spiritual health needs. These can include symptoms and side effects associated with cancer and cancer treatment, such as pain, cognitive dysfunction, insomnia, and elevated anxiety and depression. This research brief summarizes a landscape review done for the Patient Centered Outcomes Research Institute (PCORI) to develop a clear, comprehensive understanding of the state of research as of the mid-2000s. We conducted a targeted search strategy to identify projects funded by federal and commercial sources and the American Cancer Society (ACS) in addition to identifying funding opportunities released by the National Institutes of Health (NIH). We conducted additional review to identify studies focused on symptom and side-effect measures and five priority topic areas (selected by PCORI prior to the review) in the following five databases (from January 2005- through September 2015) with an inclusion criteria in an adapted PICOTS framework (populations, interventions, comparators, outcomes, time frames, and settings). We identified 692 unduplicated studies (1/2005 to 9/2015) and retained 189 studies about cancer symptom and side-effect management. Of these studies, NIH funded 40% and the ACS 33%. Academic institutions, health care systems, other government agencies, and private foundations or industry supported the remainder. We identified critical gaps in the knowledge base pertaining to populations, interventions, comparators (when those are relevant for comparative effectiveness reviews), and outcomes. We also discovered gaps in cross-cutting topics, particularly for patient decision-making studies, patient self-management of cancer symptoms and side effects, and coordinated care.
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Saleem, Athary, Saqer Alenezi, Nimer Al-Shadidi, and Khaleel Mohammad. Pyogenic Hepatic Abscess Formation after Roux-En-Y Gastric Bypass: A Case Report and Literature Review of an Infrequently Encountered Postoperative Complication. Science Repository, April 2024. http://dx.doi.org/10.31487/j.ajscr.2024.01.03.

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Introduction and Importance: Pyogenic liver abscess (PLA) is an uncommon postoperative complication of Roux-en-Y gastric bypass (RYGB). Radiological investigations such as abdominal ultrasonography (USG) and computed tomography (CT) are crucial to evaluate and diagnose intra-abdominal abscesses, especially hepatic collections. Case Presentation: A 66-year-old female patient with multiple comorbidities, including urticaria requiring monoclonal antibody therapy (humera). She underwent an uneventful RYGB to treat her weight regain and reflux after a prior sleeve gastrectomy and presented with diffuse abdominal pain. This occurred on postoperative day 23 after the patient was discharged home. Patient evaluation was initiated by physical examination, laboratory investigations, and radiological diagnostic tools. Chest and abdominal X-rays together with abdominal ultrasonography were unremarkable. Then, abdominal computed tomography (CT) scans with IV contrast were done, and a liver abscess was detected. Image-guided percutaneous transhepatic liver abscess drainage through pigtail drain placement was performed. The patient’s response was evaluated by serial abdominal CT scans. The liver abscess was successfully treated by percutaneous drainage for 5 weeks and IV antibiotic therapy. Clinical Discussion: PLA is a rare entity that might occur after gastro-intestinal surgery such as Roux-en-Y gastric bypass. Patients with a history of immunosuppressive therapy may be at increased risk of this complication. This life-threatening complication can be prevented by treating liver abscesses early on by utilizing imaging-guided drainage and intravenous antibiotics. Conclusion: Due to the unusual etiologic origin of hepatic abscess post-RYGB, we report the case of a 66-year-old female with diffuse abdominal pain, which was found to be caused by PLA.
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Lintzeris, Nicholas, Sandra Sunjic, Apo Demirkol, Mira Branezac, Nadine Ezard, Krista Siefried, Liam Acheson, Florence Bascombe, Chris Tremonti, and Paul Haber. Management of withdrawal from alcohol and other drugs. The Sax Institute, September 2019. http://dx.doi.org/10.57022/mjjp9930.

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This review on management of withdrawal from alcohol and other drugs aimed to identify: the most effective practices; which withdrawal strategies are most effective in improving treatment outcomes for special population groups; and the differential effects of withdrawal management approaches by setting. The review identified the importance of a ‘package of care’ which includes psychosocial, physical and pharmacological interventions, and these should be incorporated into all withdrawal services. The challenge is to ensure that effective services are available, patient-centred, evidence-based and efficient. The review suggests that a re- examination of the NSW approach is needed with more emphasis on ambulatory withdrawal services. The review also highlights a need for more research into interventions for special populations including older people.
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Cothron, Annaliese, Don Clermont, Amber Shaver, Elizabeth Alpert, and Chukwuebuka Ogwo. Improving Knowledge, Comfort, and Attitudes for LGBTQIA+ Clinical Care and Dental Education. American Institute of Dental Public Health, 2023. http://dx.doi.org/10.58677/tvin3595.

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Oral health does not exist in a silo. The mouth-body connection is a biological aspect of physical wellbeing that exists alongside the social and political drivers of whole-person health. Lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, intersex, and agender/ asexual people, and people of other marginalized gender or sexual identities (LGBTQIA+), have experienced historical exclusion from healthcare systems perpetuated by chronic stigma. Ongoing discrimination, cultural insensitivity, and blatant homophobia/transphobia among healthcare staff results in poor health outcomes, including oral health. These exchanges either facilitate or inhibit respectful, high-quality, patient-centered care cognizant of intersectionality. In 2022, the American Institute of Dental Public Health (AIDPH) disseminated a mixed-methods survey to just over 200 oral health professionals to assess knowledge, attitudes, and practices regarding LGBTQIA+ oral health.
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