Objective structured assessment ultrasound skill scale for hyomental distance competence - psychometric study.

Background: Ultrasound assessment of the airway recently integrates the point-of-care approach to patient evaluation since ultrasound measurements can predict a difficult laryngoscopy and tracheal intubation. Because ultrasonography is performer-dependent, a proper training and assessment tool is needed to increase diagnostic accuracy. An objective, structured assessment ultrasound skill (OSAUS) scale was recently developed to guide training and assess competence.

Effects of auditory or visual stimuli on gait in Parkinsonic patients: a systematic review.

Background: External stimuli can improve gait performance in Parkinsons Disease (PD): auditory stimuli can increase velocity and visual stimuli may act at step length.

Objective: To systematize the scientific evidence about the effects of auditory or visual stimuli on gait in patients with PD.

Methods: From January 2016 to December 2018, a systematic literature research was conducted in the PubMed/Medline and Web of Science databases.