A Stroke Rehabilitation Educational Program for Occupational Therapy Students and Practitioners: Usability Study.

Background: There are gaps in knowledge translation (KT) of current evidence-based practices regarding stroke assessment and rehabilitation delivered through teletherapy. A lack of this knowledge can prevent occupational therapy (OT) students and practitioners from implementing current research findings.

Objective: The aim of this pilot study was to create an educational program to translate knowledge into practice regarding the remote delivery of stroke assessment and rehabilitation to OT students and practitioners.

Herpes simplex virus infections. New treatment approaches make early diagnosis even more important.

The herpes simplex viruses HSV-1 and HSV-2 cause problems for millions of people worldwide. Infections range from simple cold sores and fever blisters to severe central nervous system disorders. Development of effective antiviral medications has made prompt recognition important in primary care practice.

Unique wounds and wound emergencies.

Unique wounds and wound emergencies include a variety of environmental assaults including bites, stings, electrical and chemical injury, and severe reactions to medications. This article reviews the clinical manifestations and treatment options essential to the management of these environmental assaults.