Utilization of special services among children and youth with special healthcare needs: A time-to-event analysis of the national survey of children's health data, 2016-2022.

Background: Special services including physical, occupational, speech, or behavioral therapies are associated with enhanced long-term functioning and well-being of children and youth with special healthcare needs (CYSHCN). Yet, there is a lack of recent evidence on the utilization of these services, and the age at which CYSHCN first receive them.

Objective: This study assessed the distribution, timing, and determinants of special services utilization across different types of special healthcare needs.

The Role of Adverse Childhood Experience in the Relationship Between Autism Severity and Early Intervention and Special Education Plan.

The purpose of this study is to examine the association between autism spectrum disorder (ASD) severity and having a special education or early intervention plan and the impact of adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) on this association. This study used the 2020-2021 National Survey of Children's Health (NSCH) and included 2,537 children aged 3-17 years old who currently have ASD. Multivariable logistic regression, controlling for demographic and family characteristics and health status, was used to explore the association between autism severity and having an early intervention plan.

Impact of integrated community-facility interventions model on neonatal mortality in rural Bangladesh- a quasi-experimental study.

Background: Neonatal mortality remains unacceptably high in many countries. WHO recommends that all newborns be assessed during the postnatal period and should seek prompt medical care if there is any danger sign. However, in many developing countries, only a small proportion of women receive postnatal care.

Birth and Death Notifications for Improving Civil Registration and Vital Statistics in Bangladesh: Pilot Exploratory Study.

Background: Effective health policy formulation requires sound information of the numerical data and causes of deaths in a population. Currently, in Bangladesh, neither births nor deaths are fully and promptly registered. Birth registration in Bangladesh is around 54% nationally.

Care-seeking practices for sick neonates: Findings from cross-sectional survey in 14 rural sub-districts of Bangladesh.

Objectives: Neonatal deaths account for 45% of all under-five deaths globally and 60% in Bangladesh. This study aimed to investigate the most common symptoms and complications in neonates, care-seeking practices of the mothers for their sick neonates, and factors associated with the care-seeking practices.

Methods: This cross-sectional study analysed data from an Endline Household Survey (as part of an evaluation of a paired cluster-randomised controlled trial study in 14 rural sub-districts in Bangladesh) of 2,931 women who gave birth recently.

Production and use of estimates for monitoring progress in the health sector: the case of Bangladesh.

Background:  In order to support the progress towards the post-2015 development agenda for the health sector, the importance of high-quality and timely estimates has become evident both globally and at the country level.

Objective And Methods: Based on desk review, key informant interviews and expert panel discussions, the paper critically reviews health estimates from both the local (i.e.

Assessment for returning to work after spinal cord injuries and patient's vocational preferences.

Background: Returning to work after spinal cord injury (SCI) is a complex process due to the nature of injury and its devastating effect on all aspects of patients. This case study report is based on a spinal cord injury centre of Bangladesh.

Objective: The evaluation examined vocational assessment process and vocational interest of persons with SCI undergoing rehabilitation program in the center.

A normative study of the Nine Hole Peg Test in Bangladesh.

Background: The Nine Hole Peg Test (NHPT) is a simple, quick assessment often used by occupational therapists to assess finger dexterity.

Objective: The purpose of this study was to standardize the NHPT in Bangladesh so Bangladeshi therapists can administer and interpret this test with relevant cultural norms.

Method: This study includes an inter-rater reliability (IRR) study and a normative study with Bangladeshi participants.

Prevalence of musculoskeletal symptoms and associated factors: A cross-sectional study of metal workers in Bangladesh.

Background: There is a scarcity of evidence regarding musculoskeletal symptoms prevalence among metal workers at different worksites in Bangladesh.

Objective: To determine the prevalence of musculoskeletal symptoms and associated factors among metal workers in Dhaka, Bangladesh.

Method: This cross-sectional study was performed in 5 out of 12 randomly selected metal tools manufacturing factories in Dhaka, Bangladesh.

Comparison of Fourier and wavelet analysis for fatigue assessment during repetitive dynamic exertion.

The comparative ability of the Fourier transform (FFT) and discrete wavelet transform (DWT) algorithms in assessing muscle fatigue during sub-maximal repetitive dynamic exertion was investigated in this study. Surface electromyography data recorded from the upper trapezius muscle during forty minutes of repetitive upper extremity exertion performed by 10 male participants were used in the analysis. Multi-model regression analysis was performed to study the trend in the power values of the different frequency bands estimated using the FFT and DWT algorithms.

Cervical flexion-relaxation response to neck muscle fatigue in males and females.

In this study the effect of muscle fatigue on the cervical spine flexion-relaxation response was studied. Twenty healthy participants (10 males and 10 females) were recruited for data collection. The Sorenson protocol was utilized to induce neck muscle fatigue.

Discrete wavelet transform analysis of surface electromyography for the fatigue assessment of neck and shoulder muscles.

Assessment of neuromuscular fatigue is essential for early detection and prevention of risks associated with work-related musculoskeletal disorders. In recent years, discrete wavelet transform (DWT) of surface electromyography (SEMG) has been used to evaluate muscle fatigue, especially during dynamic contractions when the SEMG signal is non-stationary. However, its application to the assessment of work-related neck and shoulder muscle fatigue is not well established.