Physical Therapist Perspectives on the Use of Telehealth with First Nations Peoples in Canada: A Qualitative Study.

Objective: This study aims to explore physical therapists' perspectives on providing physical therapy to First Nations peoples in Canada via telehealth, specifically to understand 1) their perspectives on the feasibility of telehealth as a medium for health care delivery and 2) their experiences building trusting therapeutic relationships via telehealth care.

Methods: This study included 13 physical therapists who provided clinical care via telehealth for First Nations individuals in northern British Columbia in the past 3 years, and 7 master of physical therapy students undergoing or who completed their Indigenous Health clinical placement in the past 3 years and utilized telehealth. In-depth semi-structured interviews were conducted.

Prevalence of indoor air pollutants from First Nation homes in North Central British Columbia, Canada.

Poor indoor air quality poses significant health risks. This study addresses the gap in knowledge regarding the prevalence of indoor air pollutants in remote and rural First Nation communities in north-central British Columbia, Canada. Dust samples from 75 homes were collected and analysed for house dust mites, pet allergens, mould antigens, and bacterial endotoxins.

Social support from the physiotherapist and the therapeutic relationship in physiotherapy: bridging theory to practice.

Background/purpose: Therapeutic relationship and social support are critical components in physiotherapy that shape patient outcomes. However, defining these constructs, discerning their similarities and differences, and measuring them pose challenges. This article aims to facilitate scientific and clinical advancement on social support and the therapeutic relationship in physiotherapy by (a) providing conceptual clarity, (b) discussing measurement tools, and (c) offering practical recommendations for the deliberate incorporation of these constructs in clinical practice.

A systematic review of exercise studies for individuals hospitalized with an acute exacerbation of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease: Focus on the principles of exercise training.

Background: For exercise interventions to be effectively reproduced or applied in a "real world" clinical setting, clinical trials must thoroughly document all components of the exercise prescription and ensure that participants adhere to each component. However, previous reviews have not critically examined the quality of exercise prescription of inpatient Pulmonary Rehabilitation (PR) programs.

Objective: The objectives of this review were to evaluate the (a) application of the principles of exercise training, (b) reporting of the frequency, intensity, time and type (FITT) components of exercise prescription, and (c) reporting of patient's adherence to the FITT components in intervention studies for patients admitted to hospital for an acute exacerbation of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (AECOPD).

Scoping review of telehealth use by Indigenous populations from Australia, Canada, New Zealand, and the United States.

Introduction: Telehealth has the potential to address health disparities experienced by Indigenous people, especially in remote areas. This scoping review aims to map and characterize the existing evidence on telehealth use by Indigenous people and explore the key concepts for effective use, cultural safety, and building therapeutic relationships.

Methods: A search for published and gray literature, written in English, and published between 2000 and 2022 was completed in 17 electronic databases.

Influence of mild pulmonary congestion on diaphragmatic mobility and activities of daily living in chronic kidney disease: An experimental and clinical study.

Background: Pulmonary congestion is a strong predictor of mortality and cardiovascular events in chronic kidney disease (CKD); however, the effects of the mild form on functionality have not yet been investigated. The objective of this study was to assess the influence of mild pulmonary congestion on diaphragmatic mobility (DM) and activities of daily living (ADL) in hemodialysis (HD) subjects, as well as compare ADL behavior on dialysis and non-dialysis days. In parallel, experimentally induce CKD in mice and analyze the resulting pulmonary and functional repercussions.

Safety and Efficacy of Inpatient Pulmonary Rehabilitation for Patients Hospitalized with an Acute Exacerbation of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease: Systematic Review and Meta-analyses.

Pulmonary rehabilitation (PR) during hospitalization for acute exacerbations of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (AECOPD) occurs during a period of disease instability for the patient, and the safety and efficacy of PR, specifically during the hospitalization period, have not been established. The purpose of this review is to determine the safety and efficacy of PR during the hospitalization phase for individuals with AECOPD. Scientific databases were searched up to August 2022 for randomized controlled trials that compared in-hospital PR with usual care.