Quality of life measures for people following stroke: a structured content review.

Introduction: Patient Reported Outcome Measures (PROMs) are used widely to collect patient perspectives on their Health-Related Quality of Life (HRQoL) after stroke. Existing reviews on PROMs typically report the psychometric properties but rarely focus on the content validity. We performed a structured review of the content of items of stroke-specific HRQoL outcomes.

Assessing the Validity of a Wearable Shoulder Motion Tracking System Through Comparison with Dartfish in Patients Undergoing Shoulder Joint Replacement Surgery.

Objective assessments of shoulder motion are paramount for effective rehabilitation and evaluation of surgical outcomes. Inertial Measurement Units (IMU) have demonstrated promise in providing unbiased movement data. This study is dedicated to evaluating the concurrent construct validity and accuracy of a wearable IMU-based sensor system, called "Motion Shirt", for the assessment of shoulder motion arcs in patients awaiting shoulder replacement surgery.

Responsiveness and clinically important differences of the Western Ontario Rotator Cuff (WORC) Index in surgical and non-surgical treatment groups with different follow-up periods: A systematic review and meta-analysis.

Background: This study reviews and meta-analyzes the responsiveness and minimal clinically important difference (MCID) of the Western Ontario Rotator Cuff (WORC) Index for various patient populations and treatment durations.

Methods: A comprehensive search in PubMed, Embase, Web of Science, and CINAHL identified studies on the responsiveness or MCID of the WORC in shoulder conditions. Two authors independently screened articles.

A comparison of firefighter mental health education programs: A descriptive thematic analysis of firefighter experiences.

Background: In response to the inherent critical incident exposures experienced by firefighters, various mental health education programs have been developed. The purpose of this study was to explore the perceptions of firefighters who took such programs to understand differences/similarities across these programs.

Methods: We recruited 14 participants, who had taken or delivered two or more programs for firefighters (Resilient Minds (RM), Road to Mental Readiness (R2MR), and Before Operational Stress (BOS)).

The implementation of sex-and gender-based considerations in exercise-based randomized controlled trials in individuals with stroke: A cross-sectional study.

Emerging evidence suggests that sex-and gender-based factors may influence responses to exercise post-stroke. The Sex and Gender Equity in Research (SAGER) guidelines (2016) published international standards for terminology and considerations for research design and trial reporting. The extent to which sex- and gender-based considerations have been implemented in stroke exercise trials is currently unknown.

Distal Radius Fracture Rehabilitation.

Distal radius fracture (DRF) is arguably the most common upper extremity fracture resulting from a fall accident. These clinical practice guidelines (CPG) were developed to guide all aspects of the management of DRF by physical therapists and other rehabilitation practitioners, such as certified hand therapists. This CPG employed a systematic review methodology to locate, appraise, and synthesize contemporary evidence while developing practice recommendations for determining the prognosis of outcomes, examination, and interventions while managing individuals with DRF.

Latent Profile Analysis of Canadian Military Veterans With Chronic Pain Identifies 5 Meaningful Classes Through Self-Report Measures.

The purpose of this study was to identify meaningful response patterns in self-report survey data collected from Canadian military veterans with chronic pain and to create an algorithm intended to facilitate triage and prioritization of veterans to the most appropriate interventions. An online survey was presented to former members of the Canadian military who self-identified as having chronic pain. Variables collected were related to pain, physical and mental interference, prior traumatic experiences, and indicators from each of the 7 potential drivers of the pain experience.

Exploring differences between gender expressions in exercise self-efficacy and outcome expectations for exercise in individuals with stroke.

Gender expression may be associated with exercise self-efficacy and outcome expectations for exercise in the general population. Exercising for challenge and enjoyment are associated with the instrumental traits typically held by individuals with masculine gender expressions. Conversely, exercising for weight loss to receive validation from others are in line with the expressive traits most commonly held by individuals with feminine gender expressions.

Framing Physical Literacy for Adults Through a Rehabilitation Lens: An Expert Consensus Study.

Research indicates a positive relationship between physical literacy and healthy aging; however, there is no consensus on the components required to become a physically literate adult. The objective of this study was to understand how physical literacy for adults with chronic conditions is characterized from the perspective of healthcare professionals. Physiotherapy leaders and physical literacy researchers within North America were invited to an online consensus panel and presented with questions related to physical literacy and rehabilitation.

Which Remote Rehabilitation Interventions Work Best for Chronic Musculoskeletal Pain and Depression? A Bayesian Network Meta-Analysis.

To evaluate the effectiveness of remote rehabilitation interventions for people living with chronic musculoskeletal pain and depression. A systematic review with network meta-analysis (NMA) of randomized controlled trials. We searched the Cochrane Central Register of Controlled Trials, CINAHL, EMBASE, LILACS MEDLINE, PSYNDEX, and PsycINFO databases from inception to May 2023.

Tailoring and Evaluating Treatment with the Patient-Specific Needs Evaluation: A Patient-Centered Approach.

Background: No patient-reported instrument assesses patient-specific information needs, treatment goals, and personal meaningful gain (PMG), a novel construct evaluating individualized, clinically relevant improvement. This study reports the development of the Patient-Specific Needs Evaluation (PSN) and examines its discriminative validity (ie, its ability to distinguish satisfied from dissatisfied patients) and test-retest reliability in patients with hand or wrist conditions.

Methods: A mixed-methods approach was used to develop and validate the PSN, following Consensus-Based Standards for the Selection of Health Measurement Instruments guidelines, including pilot testing, a survey (pilot, n = 223; final PSN, n = 275), cognitive debriefing ( n = 16), expert input, and validation.

Patient-Reported Outcome Measures for Patients with Upper Extremity Arthritis: Overview of Systematic Reviews.

Background: Arthritis leads to disabilities impacting patients' physical and mental health.

Objective: To synthesize the evidence on measurement properties of the patient-reported outcome measures (PROMs) for people with upper extremity arthritis.

Design: Overview of systematic reviews (SRs).

Cluster analysis to identify the profiles of individuals with compromised bone health versus unfortunate wrist fractures within the Canadian Longitudinal Study of Aging (CLSA) database.

Unlabelled: We used cluster analysis to determine the profiles of individuals who sustained wrist fractures. We found two groups: (1) young and active and (2) older and less active. This information may be used to identify individuals who require further bone health interventions to optimize healthy aging.

A qualitative study of healthy eating, physical activity, and mental health among single mothers in Canada.

Single motherhood is associated with higher demands in home and family responsibilities that may exist in similar sized households with grandparents. These demands can compete with opportunities and resources for maintenance of healthy behaviours. This may have been exacerbated during the COVID-19 pandemic since supports outside the home may have been restricted by public health measures.

Posture Evaluation of Firefighters During Simulated Fire Suppression Tasks.

Background: Posture mechanics during fire suppression tasks are associated with musculoskeletal injuries in firefighters.

Methods: This study uses the Ovako Working Posture Analyzing System (OWAS) ergonomics tool to describe and evaluate the postures of 48 firefighters during 3 simulated tasks: (a) hose drag, (b) hose pull, and (c) high-rise pack lift. Ergonomics intervention prioritizations based on the OWAS action classification (AC) scores were identified using Wilcoxon signed-rank tests.

Exploring Canadian Career Firefighters' Understanding of the Return-to-Work Process After Musculoskeletal Injuries.

Purpose: Firefighters perform dangerous and physically demanding work, increasing their risk of musculoskeletal injuries that can lead to work absences. Return-to-work procedures can help firefighters return-to-work sooner and safely. The purpose of this study was to explore what firefighters understand about return-to-work procedures in their workplaces, and what firefighters believe the facilitators and barriers to return-to-work are.