'What's my risk of sustaining an ACL injury while playing football (soccer)?' A systematic review with meta-analysis.

Objective: To estimate the incidence proportion (IP) and incidence rate (IR) of ACL injury in football players.

Design: Systematic review with meta-analysis.

Data Sources: PubMed, CINAHL and SPORTDiscus electronic databases were searched from inception to 20 January 2017.

Interdisciplinary Approaches to Facilitate Return to Driving and Return to Work in Mild Stroke: A Position Paper.

Adults with mild stroke face substantial challenges resuming valued roles in the community. The term "mild" provides false representation of the lived experience for many adults with mild stroke who may continue to experience persistent challenges and unmet needs. Rehabilitation practitioners can identify and consequently intervene to facilitate improved independence, participation, and quality of life by facilitating function and reducing the burden of lost abilities among adults with mild stroke.

"What's my risk of sustaining an ACL injury while playing sports?" A systematic review with meta-analysis.

Objective: To estimate the incidence proportion (IP) and incidence rate (IR) for ACL injury in athletes.

Design: Systematic review with meta-analysis DATA SOURCES: The PubMed, CINAHL and SPORTDiscus electronic databases were searched from inception to 20 January 2017.

Eligibility Criteria For Selecting Studies: Studies were included if they reported total number of participants/population by sex, total number of ACL injuries by sex and total person-time by sex.

Validation of a Clinical Prediction Model for the Development of Neuromuscular Scoliosis: A Multinational Study.

Background: The objective of this study was to evaluate the performance of a clinical prediction model of neuromuscular scoliosis via external validation.

Methods: We analyzed a series of 120 patients (mean age ± standard deviation, 15.7 ± 1.

Intervention to Improve Medication Management: Qualitative Outcomes From a Phase I Randomized Controlled Trial.

Objectives: We sought to define an occupational therapy intervention to promote medication management and to evaluate the acceptability and effectiveness of the intervention.

Method: Nineteen adults with chronic health conditions and poor medication adherence participated in a two-group, blinded, randomized study. They received either an occupational therapy or a standard care intervention.

Integration of Medication Management Into Occupational Therapy Practice.

Occupational therapy practitioners enable clients to improve performance in everyday occupations. As health care reform precipitates changes across health care service organizations, occupational therapy professionals must seize the opportunity to apply their unique skills and perspective to meet the changing needs of clients and other stakeholders. In this article, we explore the role and distinct value of occupational therapy practitioners in one area of changing need: medication management.

Workforce Initiative for Current Predictors of CRNA Employment in the State of Florida.

The challenging Florida anesthesia workforce has 3 different types of anesthesia providers competing in the same market and a growing population ranked number 2 in the United States. This study attempted to forecast changes in supply and demand of nurse anesthetists in Florida between 2014 and 2018 by surveying hospitals and ambulatory surgical centers; 17% (87/511) responded. Current anesthesia workforce and projected needs in 1, 2, and 5 years were included in the survey.

Mothers, Fathers, Sons, and Human Papillomavirus Immunization Practices.

Despite the fact that human papillomavirus (HPV) infection and HPV-related cancers are on the rise in men, male HPV vaccine series completion is less than 10% in many areas. This study examined parental knowledge of the HPV vaccine and intent to vaccinate their sons. A cross-sectional study of 341 parents of boys was conducted in school settings in rural southeastern Georgia.

Intra- and Inter-Rater Reliability of the Modified Tuck Jump Assessment.

The Tuck Jump Assessment (TJA) is a clinician-friendly screening tool that was designed to support practitioners with identification of neuromuscular deficits associated with anterior cruciate ligament injury. This study aimed to evaluate the inter- and intra-rater reliability of the modified scoring (0 to 2) TJA to add an additional range of objectivity for each criterion. A total of 24 elite youth volleyball athletes (12 males and 12 females) were included in this study.

Physical characteristics of elite adolescent female basketball players and their relationship to match performance.

There were two aims of this study: first, to investigate physical fitness and match performance differences between under-16 (U16) and under-18 (U18) female basketball players, and second, to evaluate the relationship between physical fitness and game-related performances. Twenty-three young, female, elite Spanish basketball players (16.2 1.

Parents' Acute Illnesses, Hospitalizations, and Medication Changes During the Difficult First Year After Infant or Child NICU/PICU Death.

Background And Objectives: Infant/child death is described as a most stressful life event; however, there are few reports of effects on parent physical health during the first year after the death. The study's purpose is to examine the patterns of parent acute illnesses, hospitalizations, and medication changes over 1 to 13 months after neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) or pediatric intensive care unit (PICU) infant/child death in 3 racial/ethnic groups.

Methods: Secondary analyses were conducted with longitudinal data on parent health and functioning 1 to 13 months after infant/child NICU/PICU death.

Intervention Promoting Medication Adherence: A Randomized, Phase I, Small-N Study.

Objective: Many people with chronic health conditions fail to take their medications as prescribed, resulting in declines in health and function. The purpose of this study was to perform a Phase I feasibility study to understand whether an integrated occupational therapy intervention could help people with chronic health conditions improve their adherence to medications.

Method: Using a small-N design, we report single-subject analyses of the medication adherence of 11 participants before and after either an occupational therapy intervention or a standard care intervention.

Low-Income First-Time Mothers: Effects of APN Follow-up Using Mobile Technology on Maternal and Infant Outcomes.

Background. Low-income mothers have greater challenges in accessing health care services due changes in the health care system and budget cuts. The purpose of this randomized clinical trial was to test a nurse practitioner (NP) intervention using cell phone and texting on maternal/infant outcomes.

CareHeroes Web and Android™ Apps for Dementia Caregivers: A Feasibility Study.

The purpose of the current feasibility study was to examine the use, utility, and areas for refinement of a newly developed web-based and Android™ application (app) (i.e., CareHeroes) with multiple features to support individuals caring for loved ones with Alzheimer's disease or other forms of dementia (AD).

Comparing mothers' postpartum concerns in two clinical trials 18 years apart.

Background And Purpose: To determine if U.S. women's postpartum concerns have changed over time.

Effect of time of contraction and rest on the masseter and anterior temporal muscles activity in subjects with temporomandibular disorder.

Purpose The main objective of this study was to investigate the effect of time of contraction and rest on the masseter and temporal muscles activity. Methods 49 female subjects between 18 and 30 years of age were divided into TMD (n: 26) and control groups (n: 23). Surface electromyograph was used to evaluate the anterior temporal and masseter muscles during contraction and rest protocols.

Use of Collagen Extracellular Matrix Dressing for the Treatment of a Recurrent Venous Ulcer in a 52-Year-Old Patient.

Case: This case study describes treatment for a 52-year-old man with a recurrent venous leg ulcer using a collagen dressing with extracellular matrix.

Background: The patient was admitted to the wound care service for a 3-week-old recurrent venous ulcer. Treatment included application of a collagen dressing with extracellular matrix twice weekly or as needed by the patient; application of a secondary dressing (4 × 4 gauze); and coverage with an expandable netting or gauze using a conforming stretch gauze bandage and latex-free dressing retention tape.

Cause of Death of Infants and Children in the Intensive Care Unit: Parents' Recall vs Chart Review.

Background: More than 55 000 children die annually in the United States, most in neonatal and pediatric intensive care units. Because of the stress and emotional turmoil of the deaths, the children's parents have difficulty comprehending information.

Objectives: To compare parents' reports and hospital chart data on cause of death and examine agreement on cause of death according to parents' sex, race, participation in end-of-life decisions, and discussion with physicians; deceased child's age; unit of care (neonatal or pediatric); and hospital and intensive care unit lengths of stay.

Psychometric properties of the newly translated creole multidimensional scale of perceived social support (MSPSS) and perceived adequacy of resource scale (PARS) and the relationship between perceived social support and resources in Haitian mothers in the US.

Background: Low income postpartum mothers with little to no social support have increased maternal and infant morbidity and mortality, especially those with limited English proficiency and limited accesses to resources. Haitians, a growing minority in the US are an understudied population excluded from most studies due to the lack of instruments in Creole. The most widely used instruments for measuring social support, the Multidimensional Scale of Perceived Social Support (MSPSS) and Perceived Adequacy of Resource Scale (PARS), are not available in Creole.

HPV and Anal Cancer Knowledge among HIV-Infected and Non-Infected Men Who Have Sex With Men.

Purpose: The purpose of this study was to investigate the current status of what men who have sex with men (MSM) know about anal cancer in terms of self-care behaviors/practices, human papillomavirus (HPV) knowledge, risk awareness, anal cancer screening history, the need to be screened, and how demographic or behavioral practices were associated with knowledge and awareness.

Methods: A convenience sampling method was employed. Participants were recruited in 2014-2015 in venues such as Pride Center events as well as in bars, restaurants, and cafes that cater to a gay clientele.

Transitioning from military medics to registered nurses.

The nursing shortage in the USA is expected to reach 260,000 registered nurses (RNs) by 2025. The most profound shortages are expected in California and Florida, translating into 109,779 and 128,364 RN jobs, respectively. Despite a foreseen growth in nursing career opportunities nationwide, the supply of nurses will be insufficient to meet the corresponding demand.

Benefits of Student Engagement in Intervention Research.

Objective: Accreditation standards require entry-level occupational therapy students to understand, critique, and design research. However, the extent to which students should be embedded in research projects is unclear. The purpose of this study was to understand the benefits of student immersion in research for student learning and research quality.