Review
Clinical Neurology
Giulia Ricci, Luca Bello, Francesca Torri, Erika Schirinzi, Elena Pegoraro, Gabriele Siciliano
Summary: This article introduces Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD) and its research progress, emphasizing the importance of clinical trials and calling for more efforts in developing outcome measures that can evaluate clinical benefits.
NEUROLOGICAL SCIENCES
(2022)
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Katie Ann Smith, Samara Morrison, Annette M. E. Henderson, Christopher D. Erb
Summary: Button-press measures of response time and accuracy play a critical role in psychological research, but provide limited insight into how cognitive processes unfold over time. To address this limitation, researchers have used hand-tracking techniques to study the unfolding of cognitive processes and their modulation by experience and age. The study demonstrates that similar behavioral dynamics observed with specialized motion-tracking equipment can be captured using an affordable, portable, and easy-to-assemble response box.
SCIENTIFIC REPORTS
(2022)
Article
Immunology
Gillen Hatemi, Yusuf Yazici
Summary: Disease assessment in Behcet syndrome is challenging due to its heterogeneous disease course and involvement of multiple organs with varying treatment response. Recent improvements have been made in outcome measures, including the development of a Core Set of Domains and novel instruments for assessing specific organs and overall damage. This review focuses on the current state of outcome measures in Behcet syndrome, unmet needs, and a research agenda for the development of standardized and validated assessment tools.
CLINICAL IMMUNOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Oncology
Emily Palmquist, Jessica Limberg, Jacqueline J. Chu, Charlie White, Raymond E. Baser, Varadan Sevilimedu, Kate R. Pawloski, Paula Garcia, Jonas A. Nelson, Tracy-Ann Moo, Monica Morrow, Audree B. Tadros
Summary: This study aimed to investigate the impact of reconstruction choice and timing on satisfaction and quality of life in breast cancer patients. The results showed no significant differences in patient-reported outcomes based on reconstruction choice and timing. Breast satisfaction improved after delayed reconstruction.
ANNALS OF SURGICAL ONCOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Endocrinology & Metabolism
Peggy M. J. Bergs, Daphne M. Maas, Mirian C. H. Janssen, Jan T. Groothuis
Summary: There is no consensus on suitable clinical outcome measures for adults with mitochondrial diseases. This study aimed to determine feasible and clinically relevant outcome measures for MD patients. The results showed that balance tests were feasible and significantly correlated with disease severity. However, the feasibility of the angstrom strand cycle test and the 6 min walking test in MD patients is unclear.
MOLECULAR GENETICS AND METABOLISM
(2022)
Review
Medicine, General & Internal
Alba Nicolas-Boluda, Anne Oppenheimer, Jerome Bouaziz, Arnaud Fauconnier
Summary: Patient Reported Outcome Measures (PROM) allow capturing patients' perspectives on their condition in the context of endometriosis care. Despite their extensive use in research and clinical trials, PROMs are rarely used in clinical practice. The development of digital tools can help facilitate the integration of PROMs into routine endometriosis care, improving patient-centered communication and quality of life.
JOURNAL OF CLINICAL MEDICINE
(2021)
Article
Medicine, General & Internal
Petros Tatsios, Eirini Grammatopoulou, Zacharias Dimitriadis, George A. Koumantakis
Summary: This study investigates the respiratory dysfunction present in patients with non-specific chronic neck pain, and the additional therapeutic benefits in musculoskeletal and respiratory outcomes that can be achieved by addressing these breathing issues. The study aims to evaluate the effectiveness of manual therapy, breathing reeducation exercises, and cervical spine manual therapy or usual physical therapy care on the underlying dysfunctions in these patients.
Article
Computer Science, Information Systems
Stephen Schmaltz, Jocelyn Vaughn, Tricia Elliott
Summary: This study evaluated the reliability of electronic clinical quality measures (eCQMs) for Elective Delivery and Exclusive Breast Milk Feeding in US acute care hospitals. It found that while the denominator reliability had moderate to substantial agreement, the numerator status reliability varied between the two measures. The discrepancies in reliability were mainly attributed to inaccurate capture of key data elements by eCQMs.
JOURNAL OF THE AMERICAN MEDICAL INFORMATICS ASSOCIATION
(2022)
Article
Health Care Sciences & Services
Jae-Hyun Lim, So-Yeong Kim, Byeong-Geun Kim
Summary: The study investigated the use of outcome measures (OMs) by Korean physical therapists (KPTs) in clinical practice. The majority of KPTs used OMs during interventions to check patient condition and assess treatment effectiveness. PROMs and PBOMs were the most commonly used types of OMs. Barriers to and reasons for not using OMs included perceived lack of benefits, time constraints, and challenges with patient behavior and cooperation.
Editorial Material
Dermatology
C. C. Zouboulis, P. V. Chernyshov
Summary: The study by R. Sommer et al. published in the Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology in 2021 focused on a specific topic in the field of dermatology.
JOURNAL OF THE EUROPEAN ACADEMY OF DERMATOLOGY AND VENEREOLOGY
(2021)
Article
Clinical Neurology
Laura Mori, Federica Collino, Annalisa Marzi, Lucia Pellegrino, Marta Ponzano, Davide Del Chiaro, Sara Maestrini, Stefano Caneva, Matteo Pardini, Pietro Fiaschi, Gianluigi Zona, Carlo Trompetto, Ligurian INPH Study
Summary: The study aimed to verify the sensitivity of a protocol with both clinical and instrumental outcome measures for gait and balance in recognizing INPH patients. The results showed that BBS and SPPB can play a role in assessing INPH, while the TUG single task test may not be sensitive enough, and the TUG dual task test may be more useful. The GAITRite system is recognized as a quick and reliable tool to assess walking abilities and spatio-temporal parameters in INPH patients, and the most useful parameters are stride length, stride width, speed, and the percentage of double support.
FRONTIERS IN NEUROLOGY
(2023)
Article
Infectious Diseases
Ahizechukwu C. Eke, Rahel D. Gebreyohannes, Anna M. Powell
Summary: HIV infection is a significant public health disease that increases maternal and fetal morbidity and mortality. Outcome measures are necessary for tracking the progression of HIV illness, evaluating the effectiveness of antiretroviral therapy, and comparing outcomes across studies. However, selecting suitable outcome measures for HIV pregnancy studies can be challenging.
LANCET INFECTIOUS DISEASES
(2023)
Review
Clinical Neurology
Gabriel Pardo, Samantha Coates, Darin T. Okuda
Summary: Various instruments have been developed to assess disease stability or progression in individuals with multiple sclerosis, providing clinicians with valuable tools to optimize therapy. Technological advancements, such as wearable sensors, offer new opportunities to better understand changes in MS-related symptoms and impairment. Continued research and development have significantly improved the management and evaluation of MS in recent decades.
JOURNAL OF NEUROLOGY
(2022)
Article
Orthopedics
Tamer I. Abo Elyazed, Islam M. Al-Azab, Ahmed Abd El-Moneim Abd El-Hakim, Sabah Mohamed Elkady, Rabab Mohamed Monged Afifi, Hany Ezzat Obaya
Summary: This study compared the effects of high-intensity laser therapy (HILT) and extracorporeal shock wave therapy (ESWT) in treating consequences of osteoporosis in hemiparetic patients. The results showed significant differences in VAS, overall stability index, SFBBS, and QUALEFFO-41 between HILT and ESWT groups compared to the control group. There was also a significant difference between HILT and SW groups in terms of overall stability index. The study suggests that combined traditional physical therapy with HILT and ESWT has clinical significance in improving osteoporotic long-term hemiparetic patients, with a preference for HILT.
JOURNAL OF ORTHOPAEDIC SURGERY AND RESEARCH
(2023)
Article
Medicine, General & Internal
Saangyoung E. Lee, Zainab Farzal, Adam J. Kimple, Ramon Moreno-Luna, Brent A. Senior, Brian D. Thorp, Charles S. Ebert
Summary: This study aims to evaluate the accessibility and readability of Spanish PROMs used to evaluate rhinosinusitis. The results indicate that most Spanish PROMs used for assessment of rhinosinusitis are above the recommended readability level. Future development of PROMs should ensure appropriate readability levels to provide good patient-centered care.
JOURNAL OF CLINICAL MEDICINE
(2022)
Article
Sport Sciences
Emilie N. Miley, Bethany L. Hansberger, Madeline Casanova, Russell T. Baker, Michael A. Pickering
Summary: Sleep is essential for overall well-being and greatly affects physical health, cognitive functioning, mental health, and quality of life. The Athlete Sleep Behavior Questionnaire (ASBQ) is currently the only known tool to measure sleep behaviors in athletes, but its psychometric properties haven't been established in collegiate student-athletes and dancers.
JOURNAL OF ATHLETIC TRAINING
(2023)
Article
Sport Sciences
Taylor C. Stevenson, James A. Whitlock, Nickolai Martonick, Scott W. Cheatham, Ashley Reeves, Craig McGowan, Russell T. Baker
Summary: This study aims to examine the forces applied by trained clinicians using IASTM instruments during treatment. The average peak normal force was found to be 8.9 N, while the mean normal force was 6.0 N across all clinicians and instruments. These descriptive values can serve as a reference for clinicians and researchers in practice and research.
JOURNAL OF ATHLETIC TRAINING
(2023)
Article
Sport Sciences
Camas Curran, Jayme G. Baker, Matthew Smitley, Russell T. Baker
Summary: The prevalence of student-run clinics is increasing due to educational benefits and cost-effective care for underserved patients. However, there is limited literature on the impact of athletic training student-run clinics on patient outcomes and experiences. This study explores patient-reported outcomes, patient experiences, and patient demographics in an athletic training student-run clinic. The results show that most participants reported clinically significant improvements across all outcome measures and expressed high satisfaction with the care provided and a positive overall experience with the clinic.
JOURNAL OF ATHLETIC TRAINING
(2023)
Article
Orthopedics
Seungho Ryu, Madeline P. Casanova, Jonathan D. Moore, Adam C. Cady, Russell T. Baker
Summary: This study assessed the psychometric properties of the Foot Function Index Revised Short version (FFI-RS) using a many-faceted Rasch analysis and found that it had sound measurement properties. The findings have important implications for clinicians and researchers in evaluating foot function levels.
JOURNAL OF FOOT AND ANKLE RESEARCH
(2022)
Review
Health Care Sciences & Services
Irene Alexandraki, Russell Baker, Anne Kern, Gary Beck L. Dallaghan, Jeffrey Seegmiller
Summary: This article reviews faculty development programs for community preceptors and finds that most programs are delivered through workshops and online materials, but direct observations and feedback may be more beneficial for training. Future studies should focus on the long-term impact of faculty development on community preceptors' teaching skills, identity formation as medical educators, and student learning.
JOURNAL OF GENERAL INTERNAL MEDICINE
(2023)
Article
Sport Sciences
Kyle North, Koki Kawaguchi, Michelle Perri, Megan Mormile, Russell T. Baker, James May, Alan Nasypany
Summary: The use of clinician-applied Mulligan Concept C1-C2 rotational sustained natural apophyseal glide can decrease CGH severity, improve cervical range of motion, and neck disability in adult patients. Further research is needed to study its long-term effects and effectiveness in diagnostic assessment.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ATHLETIC THERAPY & TRAINING
(2023)
Article
Sport Sciences
Emilie N. Miley, Madeline P. Casanova, Scott W. Cheatham, Lindsay Larkins, Michael A. Pickering, Russell T. Baker
Summary: This study aimed to assess the model fit and psychometric properties of the HOOS, HOOS-JR, HOOS-PS, and HOOS-12. The results showed that the model fit was not satisfactory for the HOOS and HOOS-12, indicating the need for further research. However, the model fit for the HOOS-JR and HOOS-PS was good, suggesting their continued use with caution and consideration of their limitations.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF SPORTS PHYSICAL THERAPY
(2023)
Article
Sport Sciences
Shayane Santiago, Moni Syeda, Jason Bartholomew, Russell T. Baker
Summary: Grade B evidence supports positive effects of the Mulligan Concept combined with traditional physiotherapy on lateral epicondylalgia (LE) compared with traditional physiotherapy alone. However, the effects of the Mulligan Concept as a standalone intervention in the treatment of LE are not well known. Additional research is needed to determine the individual effects of the Mulligan Concept on adults with LE.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ATHLETIC THERAPY & TRAINING
(2023)
Article
Health Care Sciences & Services
Madeline P. Casanova, Ashley J. Reeves, Jonathan D. Moore, Seungho Ryu, Kathleen Palmer, Lachelle H. Smith, Jeffrey G. Seegmiller, Russell T. Baker
Summary: Idaho, a rural state with limited access to mental health care, could benefit from a specialty training program. The Project ECHO series was well attended and received, with participants reporting improvements in knowledge and skills.
TELEMEDICINE REPORTS
(2023)
Article
Rehabilitation
Madeline P. Casanova, Ashley J. Reeves, Russell T. Baker
Summary: Mental health is crucial in athletic settings, and burnout is an important issue to address. The Athlete Burnout Questionnaire (ABQ) has design concerns and inconsistent measurement properties. This study aims to analyze the factor structure of an alternate version of ABQ and suggest a reliable model for assessing burnout in athletes.
JOURNAL OF SPORT REHABILITATION
(2023)
Article
Rehabilitation
Seungho Ryu, Ryan Richardson, Adam C. Cady, Ashley Reeves, Madeline P. Casanova, Russell T. Baker
Summary: Rasch analysis was used to evaluate the psychometric properties of the IKDC-SKF as a patient-reported measure of knee function. Ten misfit items were found and removed, and the remaining 9 items had a wide distribution and functioned similarly across gender and age groups. The analysis revealed a unidimensional structure retaining 9 of the original IKDC-SKF items, but a more comprehensive inventory is needed to assess a wider range of knee function and improve measurement validity.
JOURNAL OF SPORT REHABILITATION
(2023)
Article
Rehabilitation
Scott W. Cheatham, Nickolai Martonick, Lukas Krumpl, Russell T. Baker
Summary: This study aimed to explore the effects of a light pressure IASTM technique on grip strength and muscle stiffness in the forearm region. The results showed that the treatment did not have statistically significant effects on grip strength and tissue stiffness. However, faster treatment rates may lead to small decreases in grip strength and tissue stiffness. Future research is needed to confirm these findings.
JOURNAL OF SPORT REHABILITATION
(2023)
Article
Rehabilitation
Nickolai J. P. Martonick, Craig P. McGowan, Russell T. Baker, Lindsay W. Larkins, Jeff G. Seegmiller, Joshua P. Bailey
Summary: The purpose of this study was to examine whether healthy individuals displayed asymmetric trunk and lower extremity kinematics in the frontal and sagittal planes. Both interlimb and single subject models were used for analysis. The results showed that participants had increased pelvic drop on the non-preferred leg during lateral step down. Other bilateral differences were not found for interlimb analyses. Single subject analyses indicated that asymmetries were task dependent, and there were associations between certain tasks in terms of hip and knee motion in the frontal plane.
PHYSICAL THERAPY IN SPORT
(2023)
Article
Sport Sciences
Nickolai J. P. Martonick, Kyle North, Ashley Reeves, Craig McGowan, Russell T. Baker
Summary: The purpose of this study was to investigate whether the forces used by trained clinicians during a simulated IASTM treatment varied across five different instruments during one-handed and two-handed grips. The results showed that clinicians produced greater forces in IASTM when applying a two-handed grip. For influencing force production, instrument weight may matter less than instrument shape, size, and bevelling. These findings can be considered by clinicians when choosing instruments and grips.
BMJ OPEN SPORT & EXERCISE MEDICINE
(2023)
Article
Education, Scientific Disciplines
Irene Alexandraki, Anne Kern, Gary L. Beck Dallaghan, Russell Baker, Jeffrey Seegmiller
Summary: Self-efficacy was found to be a key motivator for rural community preceptors to engage in teaching, with role models from early training shaping their decision. While teaching fulfilled their aspirations to give back to the profession and increased job satisfaction, issues such as limited faculty development and incomplete knowledge of expectations hindered their confidence in teaching. Future research should focus on exploring structural barriers impacting rural community preceptors' teaching experiences to better support their career choice as medical educators.
