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Development of a Formalized, Multifaceted Mentorship Program in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Residency Education
Mentorship in medicine has long been a vital component to the training, development, and career advancement of physicians. Although optimal strategies for facilitating mentorship relationships are unknown, it is recognized that establishing a formalized mentorship program within residency training may augment mentor-mentee pairing, improve overall trainee experience, and enhance resident perception of strong mentoring relationships. A formalized mentorship program was successfully developed in a Canadian physical medicine and rehabilitation residency program, including innovations such as near-peer self-matching, a needs a...
Source: American Journal of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation - January 21, 2022 Category: Rehabilitation Tags: RFS – Education and Training Source Type: research

Perceived Benefits of a Cadaver-Based Ultrasound Procedure Workshop for Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Trainees
Ultrasound-guided musculoskeletal and spasticity injections have become common procedures in physical medicine and rehabilitation practices, but there are currently no guidelines for teaching these procedures in residency and fellowship training programs. As part of a quality improvement initiative, the authors aimed to assess the educational value of a hands-on cadaver-based workshop for enhancing these skills in residents and fellows. Twenty-seven physical medicine and rehabilitation trainees in a single institution were asked to complete surveys before and after the workshop to assess self-perceived benefits. After the ...
Source: American Journal of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation - January 21, 2022 Category: Rehabilitation Tags: RFS – Education and Training Source Type: research

Effects of Dynamic Overground Body Weight Support Training During Inpatient Rehabilitation After Traumatic Spinal Cord Injury: A Retrospective Case Series
This study presents initial evidence that dynamic body weight support therapy during inpatient rehabilitation has the potential to improve functional independence compared with standard of care in patients with traumatic spinal cord injury. Larger prospective randomized studies need to be conducted to expand on these findings. (Source: American Journal of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation)
Source: American Journal of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation - January 21, 2022 Category: Rehabilitation Tags: Brief Report Source Type: research

Publication Rate of Presentations at a National Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Scientific Conference From 2009 to 2018
This study aimed to determine the abstract-to-publication rate of research abstracts presented from 2009–2018 at the Canadian Association of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation annual scientific meetings. Using the official book of abstracts from 2009 to 2018, year of conference, abstract title, author names, and the affiliation/level of training of the first author were extracted. Systematic searches of abstract key words, authors’ names, and the abstract title were performed using PubMed and Google Scholar to determine whether an abstract proceeded to full-text publication; if so, the date and journal of publication...
Source: American Journal of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation - January 21, 2022 Category: Rehabilitation Tags: Education & Administration Source Type: research

A Scoping Review of Registered Clinical Studies on Management of Individuals With Acute Spinal Cord Injury (2000–2020): Trends and Characteristics of the Research Initiatives
In conclusion, the results of this scoping review suggest that although there has been an increase in the amount and diversity of the research initiatives on treatment of acute spinal cord injury over the past two decades, their generalizability remains relatively limited. (Source: American Journal of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation)
Source: American Journal of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation - January 21, 2022 Category: Rehabilitation Tags: Literature Reviews Source Type: research

The Intermittent Abdominal Pressure Ventilator as an Alternative Modality of Noninvasive Ventilatory Support: A Narrative Review
Noninvasive ventilation has become the initial treatment for symptomatic ventilatory pump failure but, when used at ventilatory support settings, can be an alternative to tracheostomy mechanical ventilation. The intermittent abdominal pressure ventilator, a corset with an internal air sack inflated by a ventilator, allows to increase tidal volumes through the raising of the diaphragm and its consequent passive descent. It has been used for daytime support for more than 70 yrs, but its knowledge among clinicians is scarce. A narrative review was performed by searching PubMed, Medline, and the Cochrane Database of Systematic...
Source: American Journal of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation - January 21, 2022 Category: Rehabilitation Tags: Literature Reviews Source Type: research

Conducting a Scoping Review in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
In the field of physical medicine and rehabilitation, there is a continuous need to conduct literature search in advancing evidence-based practice. In addition to the traditional meta-analysis approach, many clinicians have turned their attention to systematic reviews and scoping reviews for research evidence to support clinical practice. In this article, the authors aimed to (1) compare the similarities, differences, pros, and cons between a scoping review, a systematic review, and a meta-analysis and (2) summarize the fundamental stages in conducting a scoping review. Examples of recently published articles relevant to p...
Source: American Journal of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation - January 21, 2022 Category: Rehabilitation Tags: Special Research Section Source Type: research

Response to the Letter to the Editor “SARS-CoV-2–Associated New Dysphagia in Parkinson’s Disease Requires Exclusion of Differentials”
No abstract available (Source: American Journal of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation)
Source: American Journal of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation - January 21, 2022 Category: Rehabilitation Tags: SPECIAL SECTION on COVID-19 and PM&R Source Type: research

SARS-CoV-2–Associated New Dysphagia in Parkinson’s Disease Requires Exclusion of Differentials
No abstract available (Source: American Journal of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation)
Source: American Journal of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation - January 21, 2022 Category: Rehabilitation Tags: SPECIAL SECTION on COVID-19 and PM&R Source Type: research

Focal Peripheral Neuropathies Observed in Patients Diagnosed With COVID-19: A Case Series
A growing number of studies have documented a wide variety of neurological manifestations associated with the novel SARS-CoV-2 (COVID-19). Of the available literature, cranial neuropathies and central nervous system disorders, such as encephalopathy and ischemic strokes, remain the predominant discussion. Limited investigations exist examining peripheral neuropathies of those with COVID-19. This case series discusses eight patients who tested positive for COVID-19 and presented with localized weakness after a prolonged course of mechanical ventilation (>21 days). We retrospectively reviewed all patients’ charts who recei...
Source: American Journal of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation - January 21, 2022 Category: Rehabilitation Tags: SPECIAL SECTION on COVID-19 and PM&R Source Type: research

Development and Implementation of an International Virtual Didactic Series for Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Graduate Medical Education During COVID-19
Coronavirus disease of 2019 presented significant challenges to residency and fellowship programs. Didactic lectures were particularly affected as redeployment of faculty and trainees, limitations on in-person gathering, and other barriers limited opportunities for educational engagement. We sought to develop an online didactic series to address this gap in graduate medical education. (Source: American Journal of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation)
Source: American Journal of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation - January 21, 2022 Category: Rehabilitation Tags: SPECIAL SECTION on COVID-19 and PM&R Source Type: research

Electrophysiological Study of the Tibial Nerve Across the Tarsal Tunnel in Distal Symmetric Diabetic Polyneuropathy
Conclusions Tibial conduction abnormalities across tarsal tunnel are the most sensitive motor parameter in distal symmetric diabetic polyneuropathy, second only to conduction abnormalities of sensory/mixed distal nerves of the feet. The use of nerve conduction studies across tarsal tunnel of the tibial nerve may be useful in the electrophysiological protocol to confirm the diagnosis of distal symmetric diabetic polyneuropathy. (Source: American Journal of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation)
Source: American Journal of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation - January 21, 2022 Category: Rehabilitation Tags: Original Research Articles Source Type: research

Effects of Transcranial Direct Current Stimulation Combined With Neuromuscular Electrical Stimulation on Upper Extremity Motor Function in Patients With Stroke
Conclusions This preliminary study reveals that combining transcranial direct current stimulation and neuromuscular electrical stimulation with regular rehabilitation programs may enhance better upper extremity functional improvement than regular rehabilitation programs alone in patients with chronic stroke. (Source: American Journal of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation)
Source: American Journal of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation - January 21, 2022 Category: Rehabilitation Tags: Original Research Articles Source Type: research

Comparing Cystatin C– and Creatinine–Estimated Glomerular Filtration Rates in Patients With Thoracic Versus Sacral Motor Levels of Spina Bifida
Objective Patients with myelomeningocele-type spina bifida are at increased risk of developing kidney disease from neurogenic bladder. Differences between creatinine– and cystatin C–estimated glomerular filtration rates were examined in patients with thoracic versus sacral level myelomeningocele given presumed differences in muscle mass. Design A retrospective chart review (2005–2018) was performed on 57 adults with myelomeningocele [thoracic n = 44 (77%); sacral n = 13 (23%)]. Concurrently obtained creatinine and cystatin C levels were extracted and calculated creatinine– and cystatin C–estimated glom...
Source: American Journal of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation - January 21, 2022 Category: Rehabilitation Tags: Original Research Articles Source Type: research

Two Symptoms to Triage Acute Concussions: Using Decision Tree Modeling to Predict Prolonged Recovery After a Concussion
Conclusions Decision tree analysis yielded a statistically significant decision tree model that can be used clinically to identify patients at initial presentation who are at a higher risk of having prolonged symptoms lasting 28 days or more postconcussion. (Source: American Journal of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation)
Source: American Journal of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation - January 21, 2022 Category: Rehabilitation Tags: Original Research Articles Source Type: research