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Management of Excessive Secretions

August 1, 2022 by Ashley Zhinin.
Excessive and/or thick secretions are common in individuals with neurologic or pulmonary diseases. This handout provides further information regarding characteristics, possible causes, and treatment options for improving secretion management.
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Optimum Frequency of Exercise for Bone Health: Randomised Controlled Trial of a High-Impact Unilateral Intervention (2010)

August 1, 2022 by Ashley Zhinin.
The authors sought to determine if a high-impact, unilateral exercise program would improve hip bone mineral density (BMD) in premenopausal women and whether this response varied based on how often the women exercised. A total of 61 women participated in the study. Included subjects were able to perform brief high-intensity exercise, were aged between 18 […]
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The Role of Cognitive Impairment on Physical Therapy Attendance and Outcomes in Multiple Sclerosis (2022)

August 1, 2022 by Ashley Zhinin.
Multiple Sclerosis (MS) is a demyelinating neurodegenerative process that affects the central nervous system. Individuals with MS are often referred to physical therapy for personalized plans of care to address functional mobility and acquire new motor skills. Therapists frequently use functional outcome measures to assess progress. Cognitive status is also affected by MS, and there […]
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Characteristics of Early Interventions for Pain and Function Following Lower Extremity Joint Replacement: Systematic Review (2022)

August 1, 2022 by Ashley Zhinin.
The objective of this review was to systematically review randomized controlled trials (RCTs) and evaluate the characteristics and long-term (≥6 months) benefits of nonpharmacologic interventions (billable by practitioners) for adults in the acute and subacute phase of recovery (<6 months post-surgery) after total hip or knee arthroplasty. RCTs from 1995 onward involving adults who had undergone a […]
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Prevalence and Predictors of Burnout Among Occupational Therapy Practitioners in the United States (2022)

August 1, 2022 by Ashley Zhinin.
Burnout is a concept that describes the psychological relationship people have with their job along three dimensions: exhaustion–energy, cynicism–involvement, and inefficacy–efficacy. A large body of literature indicates that feelings of burnout are common among health care professionals, including OT practitioners. The purpose of this study was to assess the extent and predictors of burnout in […]
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Association Between the Onset of Physical Frailty and Executive Function in Community-Dwelling Elderly People (2022)

August 1, 2022 by Ashley Zhinin.
Studies have linked physical frailty with an increased risk for developing disorders within the elderly population. Some of these disorders include the risk of dependence on others, prolonged hospitalization, and increased mortality. There has been a reported increased risk for dementia due to physical frailty. However, current studies have not studied the link between physical […]
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Caregiver Burden in Head and Neck Cancer Dysphagia Cases (2022)

August 1, 2022 by Ashley Zhinin.
Each year there are approximately 900,000 cases of HNC diagnoses worldwide and over 400,000 deaths. By 2040, this number is expected to increase to over 1.4 million and approximately 706,000 deaths. Treatment for HNC can cause acute and long-term side effects that affect a person physically, emotionally, and psychosocially, in addition to other medical comorbidities. […]
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Ethnic Skin and Hair Care in Acute and LTC Settings

July 8, 2022 by Ashley Zhinin.
This course will explore techniques used to care for African American patients including shampooing, styling, and upkeep of the varying hair textures that you may encounter. Additionally, it will also explore skin care issues and how, as a rehab professional, to incorporate cultural ideals into everyday intervention and clients’ activities of daily living (ADLs).
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