A Comparison of Doctor of Physical Therapy Students' Self-Reported Empathy With Standardized Patients Perceptions of Empathy During a Simulated Telehealth Encounter.

Empathy is an important factor in developing a positive patient-provider relationship. It has been shown to lead to improved patient outcomes, well-being, and satisfaction. This study examines the relationship between first-year physical therapy students' self-reported empathy levels and a patient's perceptions of caregiver empathy during a standardized patient interview via telehealth.

Participant Outcomes of a Student-Run, Intensive, Short-Term, Task-Specific Rehabilitation Program for Individuals Post-Stroke.

Empathy, when demonstrated by health care providers, results in improved patient compliance and enhanced patient outcomes. Yet, self-reported empathy has been shown to decrease in health care professional students during their course of study. Possible reasons for this decrease in empathy have included the type of curriculum of the professional program, participation in clinical experiences, the movement from idealism to realism, and student distress.

Predictors of Recurrence and Survival in Patients With Surgically Resected Pancreatic Neuroendocrine Tumors.

Objective: Given the lack of consensus on surveillance guidelines after pancreatic neuroendocrine tumor (PanNET) resection, we assessed outcomes in a large cohort of patients with nonmetastatic, surgically resected PanNETs.

Methods: Data of patients with PanNETs resected between 1990 and 2017 were retrospectively collected using databases at 3 academic institutions. The National Death Index was queried to determine vital status.

A Cross-Sectional Study of Empathy Among Students at Two Doctor of Physical Therapy Programs in Boston.

Background: A decline in empathy has been demonstrated in college students over a 30-year period. While higher empathy levels have been measured in healthcare students vs non-healthcare students, reports show a disheartening decrease in student empathy scores over the course of professional healthcare education.

Objective: The purpose of this study was to assess self-reported empathy in students at two Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) programs, one of which used problem-based learning pedagogy while the other used a more traditional didactic teaching method.

Intravaginal Diazepam for the Treatment of Pelvic Floor Hypertonic Disorder: A Double-Blind, Randomized, Placebo-Controlled Trial.

Objectives: Pelvic floor hypertonic disorder is characterized by an involuntary spasm of the levator ani muscles and is associated with several clinical syndromes. Several treatment options have been described; however, treatment efficacy data are limited. The objective of this study was to determine the efficacy of intravaginal diazepam for the treatment of pelvic pain secondary to levator ani muscle spasm in comparison to placebo.

Pelvic Floor Biofeedback via a Smart Phone App for Treatment Of Stress Urinary Incontinence.

Biofeedback can be useful for treatment of stress urinary incontinence. Many women have difficulty isolating their pelvic floor muscles and adhering to a daily exercise regimen. This case study highlights a woman's experience using PeriCoach, a home biofeedback device that assists women in strengthening their pelvic floor muscles through Bluetooth technology using a smartphone.

Outcomes of a comprehensive nonsurgical approach to pelvic floor rehabilitation for urinary symptoms, defecatory dysfunction, and pelvic pain.

Objective: The authors' intent was to determine the clinical efficacy of comprehensive pelvic floor rehabilitation among women with symptoms of pelvic floor dysfunction (PFD).

Methods: We performed a retrospective analysis of women referred to an academic female pelvic medicine and reconstructive surgery practice for PFD. Data were gathered from the records of 778 women referred for pelvic floor therapy for urinary, bowel, pelvic pain, and sexual symptoms over the course of 4 years.