How do Employees with Chronic Musculoskeletal Disorders Experience the Management of Their Condition in the Workplace? A Metasynthesis.

This metasynthesis contributes to an understanding of the experiences, perceptions, and attitudes of employees on managing chronic musculoskeletal disorders (CMSDs) at work. Many studies in this field are concerned with prevention or return-to-work (RTW) programmes. However, the purpose of this review was to synthesise evidence that only focuses on the employees' management of their CMSDs at work.

The concept of integration in mixed methods research: a step-by-step guide using an example study in physiotherapy.

Background: Integration is a unique attribute of Mixed Methods Research (MMR). However, some MMR studies, published in the field of physiotherapy and other allied health professions, have illustrated a lack of understanding of the concept of integration.

Aims: The purpose of this paper is to provide guidance for integrating elements of mixed methods research in order to effectively support evidence-based practice in health.

Management of Chronic Musculoskeletal Disorders in the Workplace from the Perspective of Older Employees: A Mixed Methods Research Study.

(1) Background: This mixed methods research (MMR) study explored older employees' experiences of chronic musculoskeletal disorders (CMSDs) in relation to their employment, their perspectives on managing these conditions in the workplace and the strategies used to facilitate and maintain their roles and responsibilities. The services offered to them were also identified. (2) Methods: A mixed methods exploratory sequential design was implemented.

The experience of carers of children with cerebral palsy living in rural areas of Ghana who have received no rehabilitation services: A qualitative study.

Aim: This study aims to explore the experiences of carers of children with cerebral palsy living in rural areas of Ghana who have received no rehabilitation services.

Background: Cerebral palsy is the most common chronic disability from childhood, which needs lifelong rehabilitation. Most of the population living in rural communities in Ghana have virtually no form of rehabilitation services for their chronic disabling conditions.

Physical activity experiences in children post-liver transplant: Developing a foundation for rehabilitation interventions.

Physical Activity (PA) plays an important role in the physical and psychosocial health of children and is beneficial in the treatment and prevention of comorbidities associated with transplantation. Despite this, PA participation in pediatric liver transplant recipients remains low compared to healthy peers. This qualitative-focused mixed-methods study explored the PA experiences and parental perception of these experiences, including perceived facilitators and barriers to PA in children post-liver transplant.

Learning Experiences and Strategies of Parents of Young Children with Developmental Disabilities: Implications for Rehabilitation Professionals.

Aim: To better understand the learning experiences of parents of children with developmental disabilities and the strategies they develop to support their caregiving role.

Methods: A qualitative secondary analysis of in-depth interviews with parents of children with developmental disability was conducted to better understand parents' learning experiences and the strategies they developed to use this learning in supporting their children. A foundational thematic analysis process was used to identify the main themes, and the interpretive process was influenced by adult education theories.

An Evaluation of a Pilot Protected Mealtime Program in a Canadian Hospital.

The study evaluated the impact of a pilot "protected mealtime" program on meal experience and care of hospitalized acute care patients. A 4-month pilot protected mealtime program was implemented on a 35-bed acute, older adult ward. A pre- and post-observational audit was implemented to examine interruptions during lunch, food intake, hand hygiene, and positioning practices on the ward.

Using different methods to communicate: how adults with severe acquired communication difficulties make decisions about the communication methods they use and how they experience them.

Purpose: This study aimed to explore how adults with severe acquired communication difficulties experience and make decisions about the communication methods they use. The primary objectives were to explore their perceptions of different communication methods, how they choose communication methods to use in different situations and with different communication partners, and what facilitates their decision-making.

Method: A qualitative phenomenological approach was used.

Mirror visual feedback for phantom pain: international experience on modalities and adverse effects discussed by an expert panel: a delphi study.

Background: Mirror visual feedback (mirror therapy) is practiced worldwide in very different ways to alleviate phantom pain; no study has compared these variations yet or researched the associated risk and harm.

Objectives: To establish use and justification of a generally accepted mirror visual feedback treatment plan after amputation; to explore the occurrence and handling of adverse effects; and to increase knowledge about contributing factors.

Methods: Experiential knowledge of 13 experienced practitioners from 6 countries and 5 professions was explored with a 3-round Delphi technique.

Perceptions of parents of children with cerebral palsy about the relevance of, and adherence to, exercise programs: a qualitative study.

Purpose: The purpose of this study was to explore how parents of children with cerebral palsy, attending mainstream primary schools, perceive the relevance of, and adherence with, exercise programs.

Methods: A qualitative research with constructivist approach was used. Semi-structured interviews were conducted with parents.

Recent experiences and challenges of military physiotherapists deployed to afghanistan: a qualitative study.

Purpose: Military physiotherapists in the Canadian Forces meet the unique rehabilitation needs of military personnel. Recently, the physiotherapy officer role has evolved in response to the Canadian Forces' involvement in the combat theatre of operations of Afghanistan, and this has created new and unique challenges and demands. The purpose of this study was to describe the experiences and challenges of military physiotherapists deployed to Afghanistan.

Bringing Masters' level skills to the clinical setting: what is the experience like for graduates of the Master of Science in manual therapy programme?

Introduction: The nursing profession has been influential in conducting research to investigate the effect of continuing education programs on clinical practice. This research has indicated positive gains in competencies and behaviors, such as, becoming more research positive and dynamic as practitioners. There is, however, a dearth of studies investigating the clinical impact of Masters degrees in the physiotherapy profession.

Moral distress in physical therapy practice.

The purpose of this article is to discuss the theoretical concept of moral distress in the context of current physical therapy practice and ethics knowledge and differentiate it from emotional distress and burnout. Moral distress, largely discussed in nursing, is a theoretical concept that has the potential to elucidate the experiences of physical therapists delivering direct care to patients in complex health care situations and to contribute to physical therapy ethics knowledge and education. It focuses attention on the role of moral agent and the ethical dimensions of practice, offers a basis for dialogue among health professionals, and promotes analysis of the impact of the organizational environment on practice.

Non-entropic and reversible long-range deformation of an encapsulating bioelastomer.

Encapsulation is a widespread biological process particularly in the formation of protective egg cases of oviparous animals. The egg capsule wall of the channelled whelk Busycon canaliculum is an effective shock absorber with high reversible extensibility and a stiffness that changes significantly during extension. Here we show that post-stretch recovery in egg capsules is not driven by entropic forces as it is in rubber.

Employment after spinal cord injury: the impact of government policies in Canada.

The British Columbia Paraplegic Association (BCPA) sought a research partnership to evaluate where its activities should be focused. A survey of members with disabilities of the BCPA included questions on employment and identified three priorities related to employment. These were the need for assistance in finding appropriate work, the impact of policies of government and insurance agencies, and attitudes of employers.

Community participation after spinal cord injury.

Objectives: To describe participation among a community-based sample of adults with spinal cord injury (SCI) and to explore the relationship between participation and life satisfaction.

Design: Survey.

Setting: Community.