Devising and evaluating a model for teaching therapeutic handling and moving skills to complementary therapists.

This two phase, mixed methods study, developed and evaluated the effectiveness of a model for teaching the neuromuscular approach (NMA) to human movement. From an original volunteer sample of 74 students, 33 completed the 15-week (Phase 1) moving and handling training which demonstrated that the model resulted in significant change (p<0.05) in movement patterns and detection of potentially hazardous postures.

Randomized comparison of dry dressings versus hydrogel in management of radiation-induced moist desquamation.

Purpose: We present the results of a randomized controlled clinical trial that evaluated the effect of a hydrogel or dry dressing on the time to healing of moist desquamation after radiotherapy to the head-and-neck, breast, or anorectal areas.

Methods And Materials: A total of 357 patients were randomized before radiotherapy to receive simple dry dressings (Tricotex) or a hydrogel (Intrasite), with Tricotex as a secondary dressing. Patients were instructed to use their dressings from the onset of moist desquamation, if it occurred.