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{"title":"Physiotherapists' experience of using the abbreviated diagnostic criteria for diabetic and non‐diabetic patients","authors":"T. Ishiguro, Toshihiro Kawae, Daisuke Iwaki, Yuki Nakashima, Fudeyasu Fudeyasu","doi":"10.15563/jalliedhealthsci.13.49","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.15563/jalliedhealthsci.13.49","url":null,"abstract":"This study aimed to examine the positivity rate of the abbreviated diagnostic criteria proposed by the Diabetic Neuropathy Study Group in Japan. The medical records of the participants were retrospectively examined and classified as DPN ＋ for diabetes with neuropathy, DPN − for diabetes without neuropathy, and NDM for patients without diabetes. After interviewing patients for subjective symptoms, we conducted vibration sensation and Achilles tendon reflex tests. The results showed that the mean value of vibratory sensation time was 8.3 ± 2.0 seconds in the NDM, 8.5 ± 2.3 seconds in the DPN − , and 5.9 ± 2.3 seconds in the DPN ＋ groups. The DPN − group had a significantly longer vibratory sensation time compared to the DPN ＋ . There were participants whose vibration sensing time, one of the diagnostic criteria, was less than 10 seconds, even in the NDM. Furthermore, participants were categorized into four groups based on age. The mean value of vibratory sensation time in DPN ＋ was significantly lower in NDM and DPN − , each all-age groups. Except for the NDM group of 71 years or older, there was no age-related decrease in vibratory sensation values. However, it has been shown that there are changes in neural mechanisms associated with aging, increases in sensory thresholds, and differences in vibratory sensation depending on the measurement site. It is necessary to accumulate more data to study the effect of aging on the vibration sensation and measurement site. In recent years, there have been many reports of diabetic neuropathy affecting motor function. Therefore, it seems necessary to include motor function in the physiotherapy evaluation of diabetic patients with neuropathy due to ADC.","PeriodicalId":45065,"journal":{"name":"Internet Journal of Allied Health Sciences and Practice","volume":"34 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.4,"publicationDate":"2022-10-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"77682293","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Preliminary research on gender bias among rehabilitation workers","authors":"Yuko Fujita, Kazuma Kita, Kazunori Kojima","doi":"10.15563/jalliedhealthsci.13.71","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.15563/jalliedhealthsci.13.71","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":45065,"journal":{"name":"Internet Journal of Allied Health Sciences and Practice","volume":"7 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.4,"publicationDate":"2022-10-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"81140125","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Factors related with fall in community‐dwelling older adults in Thailand","authors":"Midori Higashiyama, Shigeharu Tanaka, O. Watanabe","doi":"10.15563/jalliedhealthsci.13.54","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.15563/jalliedhealthsci.13.54","url":null,"abstract":"This study aimed to determine the fall rate and risk factors of fall. This study included 75 community ‐ dwelling older adults (23 males and 52 females) who lived in the Bang Si Thong city of Thailand. The average age of the participants was 70.7 years old. As a method, the participants received a questionnaire assessing the fall risk and motor functions. In addition to the questionnaire, physical and motor functions were measured. The descriptive statistics in fall related data and sociodemographic data were calculated. A logistic regression analysis was performed to determine the factor related with fall, with the presence or absence of a history of fall as the dependent variable. The data from physical and motor functions and sociodemographic factors were entered into the logistic regression model. The statistical significance level was set at p ＜ 0.05. As the results, the Short Physical Performance Battery tests were performed for assessing lower extremity functions, and more than 50% of the participants scored 9 points. In addition, 35 participants (46.7%) had experienced a fall. The frequency of indoor falls was higher than that of outdoor falls. Our findings revealed that the risk factors of falls comprised “Pain of Knees and Hip (odds ratio ＝ 5.08 and 6.40, p ＜ 0.05)”, “Standing ability (odds ratio ＝ 4.10, p ＜ 0.05)”, “Grip Strength (odds ratio ＝ 0.83, p ＜ 0.05)”, and “Fear of fall (odds ratio ＝ 2.22, p ＜ 0.05)”. In addition to these physical functional factors, the psychological factor of fear of falling was also associated. It is suggested that a detailed assessment and examination of intervention methods contribute to fall prevention.","PeriodicalId":45065,"journal":{"name":"Internet Journal of Allied Health Sciences and Practice","volume":"8 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.4,"publicationDate":"2022-10-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"87558897","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Dietetic Student Involvement in a Sports Nutrition Education Program for University Athletes","authors":"Taylor Paeth, D. Cuy Castellanos, Rebecca Gonter-Dray, Karyn Catrine","doi":"10.46743/1540-580x/2022.2206","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.46743/1540-580x/2022.2206","url":null,"abstract":"Objectives: The purpose of this study is to examine the impact of a sports nutrition counseling experiential learning opportunity on self-efficacy and nutrition counseling skills in the undergraduate dietetic students and dietary goal adherence in collegiate athlete clients after receiving the student-led nutrition counseling intervention. Methods: This mixed methods design, using a thematic analysis and pre- and post-testing, was implemented at a mid-sized university in the Midwestern United States. There were fifteen undergraduate dietetic students and nine collegiate athletes. Results: Counseling confidence in the dietetic students improved significantly from session one to session three (p < 0.001). Conclusions and Implications: Similar programs can be implemented in undergraduate dietetic programs within the academic setting to provide a valuable nutrition resource for collegiate athletes and experience for dietetic students. Examining the program with a larger population can allow for analysis of a causal relationship between the intervention and measured outcomes.","PeriodicalId":45065,"journal":{"name":"Internet Journal of Allied Health Sciences and Practice","volume":"11 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.4,"publicationDate":"2022-09-30","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"84338595","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Assessment and Diagnostic Practices Relating to Autism Spectrum Disorder in the United States and Mexico","authors":"M. Valdez, Jessica R. Stewart, Wan-Lin Chang, R. Crutchfield, Ralph Carlson","doi":"10.46743/1540-580x/2022.2151","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.46743/1540-580x/2022.2151","url":null,"abstract":"Purpose: The present study examined and compared professional assessment and diagnostic practices relating to autism spectrum disorder (ASD) in Mexico and the United States (U.S.). This information is of great importance because there is an extremely limited amount of information pertaining the assessment and diagnostic practices for ASD in Mexico and little is known about how these practices compare to those in the U.S. Methods: Archival data from a survey investigating ASD in the U.S. and Mexico was used for this study. Participants included 29 professionals from the U.S. and 7 professionals from Mexico. Professionals were from a variety of different occupations, but all reported to be involved in the diagnosis of ASD. Results: In both Mexico and the U.S., most professionals reported use of similar ASD related assessment and diagnostic practices, and ASD related assessment and diagnostic practices were frequently in alignment with current best practices recommendations. However, there were professionals from both Mexico and the U.S. that reported use of diagnostic tools and practices that did not adhere to recommendations, such as, use of outdated versions of the DSM, diagnosis of ASD individually, and evaluation of individuals in one setting. Conclusion: An understanding of the assessment and diagnostic practices currently being used in Mexico and in the U.S. provides both researchers and clinicians with a better understanding of what is being implemented by different professionals. Additionally, an understanding of the assessment and diagnostic practices for ASD in Mexico is of particular importance for professionals practicing in the U.S. as most immigrants in the U.S are from Mexico therefore it is likely professionals in the U.S. will encounter patients on their caseloads that received diagnoses of ASD in Mexico.","PeriodicalId":45065,"journal":{"name":"Internet Journal of Allied Health Sciences and Practice","volume":"77 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.4,"publicationDate":"2022-09-30","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"78211445","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Occupational Therapy Students' Perceptions of their own Notetaking","authors":"Marie-Christine Potvin, Monique C. Chabot, Kathleen Carr","doi":"10.46743/1540-580x/2022.2270","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.46743/1540-580x/2022.2270","url":null,"abstract":"Purpose: Notetaking is a critical skill for higher-level thinking and information integration in graduate students, including occupational therapy students. Though there is a growing body of literature about notetaking modalities, strategies utilized, and self-perceptions of skills in college students, studies about occupational therapy (OT) students’ notetaking preferences have been absent from the literature. This study examines how OT students take notes and their perceptions of their notes. Method: This descriptive study of students in a Master of Occupational Therapy program (n=57) completed the Notetaking Abilities and Strategies of University Students (NASUS) questionnaire which captures the constructs of notetaking methods, reasons for taking notes, students’ opinions of their notes, satisfaction with notetaking and usefulness of notes, students’ desires to change their notetaking methods, and organization and review of notes after class. Results: Study found that students utilized both handwritten and digital forms of notetaking, as expected, and took notes in class primarily as a resource to study for assessments and complete assignments as well as to remember information. Overall, students had a moderate degree of confidence and satisfaction with the usefulness of their notes and expressed a desire to improve their notetaking. Conclusions: Understanding the notetaking preferences of OT students can facilitate OT programs’ ability to support these students’ learning.","PeriodicalId":45065,"journal":{"name":"Internet Journal of Allied Health Sciences and Practice","volume":"9 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.4,"publicationDate":"2022-09-30","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"81199400","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Introducing a Physical Therapist-Led Acceptance and Commitment Therapy Training for Pain: A Clinical Perspective","authors":"Cristhian Figueroa, Iacopo Vagliano, Oscar Rodriguez Rocha, Marco Torchiano, Catherine Faron Zucker, Juan Carlos Corrales, Maurizio Morisio","doi":"10.46743/1540-580x/2022.2061","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.46743/1540-580x/2022.2061","url":null,"abstract":"Purpose: Mounting evidence supports the use of cognitive and behavioral techniques as part of physical therapist practice. These methods are used within a physical therapist’s multimodal treatment approach for the management of pain and to facilitate health behavior change. There is a multitude of evidence-based cognitive behavioral techniques to choose from including newer approaches based on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy. Yet few studies have examined physical therapists’ perceptions to learning and implementing ACT into clinical practice. The purpose of this manuscript is to present a clinical perspective of physical therapists learning about and incorporating Acceptance and Commitment Therapy in clinical practice. Methods: An 8-week online physical therapist-led ACT for chronic pain training was completed by 65 physical therapists. A post-training evaluation was developed and then scored by 46 participants. The evaluation included 15-questions with regard to the self-reported perceptions of learning foundational ACT skills necessary to implement into physical therapy practice, a deeper understanding of psychological factors involved in musculoskeletal pain, confidence in managing musculoskeletal pain, utility in physical therapist practice, and the recognition of a new or different approach to treating musculoskeletal pain. Results: Participants’ self-reported perceptions were highly positive with 73% reporting the training furthered their understanding of psychological factors in chronic musculoskeletal pain and 100% reported learning the foundational ACT skills necessary to implement it into physical therapy practice. In addition, 7 sub-themes regarding the ACT training emerged from a qualitative content analysis and included the following: 1) The training filled a knowledge gap in understanding of how to assess and treat psychological factors related to pain, 2) A mixture of prerecorded video training, reading, experiential exercises, and self-reflection via the ACTPTE were critical to reinforce learning, 3) Coaching and supervision calls were a useful part of the training and helped to translate course knowledge and implement into clinical practice, 4) Having an opportunity to practice in a group setting with like-minded peers was a critical component of confidence building, 5) Ongoing communication, networking, and mentorship via the online forum and coaching calls allowed participants to complete the course material on-time, stay connected, and share stories and experiences about implementing the material in practice, 6) The ACT stance of not changing pain or related psychological content (example: not changing thoughts, pain related beliefs, reconceptualizing pain) may run counter to other psychologically-informed approaches found in physical therapy practice and took some time for practitioners to process and integrate, 7) Some practitioners expressed that ACT helped them cope with work-related stress and burnout and to drop the s","PeriodicalId":45065,"journal":{"name":"Internet Journal of Allied Health Sciences and Practice","volume":"9 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.4,"publicationDate":"2022-09-30","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"73972917","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"An Examination of Emotional Resilience among Athletic Trainers Working in the Secondary School Setting","authors":"S. Henert, W. Pitney, B. Wood, Nicholas E. Grahovec, Tyler A. Wood","doi":"10.46743/1540-580x/2022.2235","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.46743/1540-580x/2022.2235","url":null,"abstract":"Purpose: Athletic training is a demanding profession that is a stressor for many practitioners. Emotional resilience allows Athletic Trainers (ATs) to persist in their roles and benefit from long and successful careers. The purpose of this study was to explore the level of emotional resilience of ATs working in secondary school settings and identify factors perceived to contribute to or mitigate one's emotional resilience. Method: A sequential explanatory mixed-method design using a cross-sectional online survey followed by in-depth interviews was used to gather information from 160 (16% response rate) secondary school NATA members - 97 (60.6%) female; 63 (39.4%) male with 13.28+9.46 years of experience. Six individuals (5 female, 1 male) participated in a follow-up semi-structured interview. The Connor Davidson Resilience Scale (CD-RISC) was used to measure perceptions of individual emotional resilience. Open-ended questions were also used to gather information from the participants who agreed to participate in a follow-up semi-structured interview about the factors perceived to both facilitate or reduce emotional resilience. Results: The mean emotional resilience score (79.84 ± 11.38) for the sample was consistent with the average US adult population. Only 14.1% of the sample reported high emotional resilience scores. There was a significant positive correlation between emotional resilience scores and years of experience as an AT (r(158) = .16, P = .048) and age in years (r(158) = .16, P = .048). There was no significant difference between emotional resilience and academic degree earned (F(2,157) = .775, P = .83). The inductive analysis resulted in the following emergent themes that were perceived to facilitate ones’ emotional resilience: social support, communication, self-care, and past experiences. Also, the following emergent themes were perceived to reduce ones’ emotional resilience: emotional responses and role overload. Conclusion: The results of this study help understand secondary school ATs' perceptions of and factors that contribute to their emotional resilience. Strategies are suggested to help ATs develop emotional resilience to manage their occupational stress and reduce feelings of burnout.","PeriodicalId":45065,"journal":{"name":"Internet Journal of Allied Health Sciences and Practice","volume":"84 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.4,"publicationDate":"2022-09-30","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"82702159","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Characteristics Needed to Transition from Exemplary Clinical Instructor to Successful Site Coordinator of Clinical Education: A Qualitative Study","authors":"Nicki Silberman, Vicki LaFay","doi":"10.46743/1540-580x/2022.2246","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.46743/1540-580x/2022.2246","url":null,"abstract":"Introduction: In physical therapist (PT) education, the site coordinator of clinical education (SCCE) administers and manages clinical placements for student clinical education experiences from the clinical side. Characteristics of successful site coordinators of clinical education (SCCEs) have been established; minimal evidence informs the identification of individuals with those characteristics. One cannot assume that exemplary clinical instructors (CIs) will become effective SCCEs. Purpose: The purpose of this qualitative study was to investigate if the characteristics of exemplary CIs are consistent with the traits needed in a successful SCCE candidate by exploring these 3 aims: (1) Describe characteristics of exemplary CIs. (2) Identify characteristics needed to fulfill the SCCE position. (3) Determine if exemplary CIs are well-suited to transition to the SCCE position. Methods: SCCEs and exemplary CIs participated in one-on-one interviews. Inductive and deductive methods were employed and triangulated to provide multiple sources of data to examine the research questions. Results: Exemplary CIs (n=12) demonstrate excellence and commitment to clinical education. These natural leaders “pay-it-forward.” SCCEs (n=12) demonstrate commitment to clinical education, professional drive, and strong managerial and leadership skills. Transitioning from CI to SCCE involves a significant learning curve, and participants agreed that “you have to want it.” Conclusion: While exemplary CIs have the characteristics needed to become a successful SCCE, they should carefully consider its demands. SCCEs should be recruited based upon assessment of aptitude, not longevity or seniority. Ultimately, every SCCE should be an exemplary CI, but not every exemplary CI is prepared to be an SCCE. These findings may apply to individuals serving in similar roles across health professions.","PeriodicalId":45065,"journal":{"name":"Internet Journal of Allied Health Sciences and Practice","volume":"148 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.4,"publicationDate":"2022-09-30","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"75064487","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Translation, Cross-Cultural Adaptation, Reliability, and Validity of the Tamil Version of Fear-Avoidance Beliefs Questionnaire in Chronic Low Back Pain","authors":"Hasini Dayalan, P. Aseer, S. K","doi":"10.46743/1540-580x/2022.2091","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.46743/1540-580x/2022.2091","url":null,"abstract":"Background: Excessive fear of movement, restricted physical activity, and cognitive distortions are frequently found with chronic low back pain (CLBP) subjects. The Fear-Avoidance Beliefs Questionnaire (FABQ) is the most well-founded and often used tool to measure fear and avoidance beliefs in CLBP subjects. In India, there is a diversity of culture, educational level, and language. So, there is a need to translate FABQ into the regional language Tamil, which will improve understanding of FABQ and reduce the language barrier of the Tamil population. Objective: To translate, cross-cultural adapt, and investigate the psychometric properties of the Tamil version of FABQ in CLBP subjects. Materials & Methods: The standard translation and adaptation guideline was used to translate FABQ into Tamil version FABQ. CLBP subjects referred to a low back rehabilitation program in an outpatient clinic took part in this study. They completed a FABQ-Tamil questionnaire [includes subscales for Physical Activity (FABQ-PA) and Work (FABQ-W)], pain rating visual analog scale and the Roland- Morris Disability Questionnaire (RMDQ)-Tamil version, on two occasions five days apart. Test-retest reliability, internal consistency and validity were evaluated. Results: Fifty CLBP subjects participated with a mean age of 39.94 (± 15.55) years. Convergent validity analysis displayed a moderate correlation between FABQ-PA and VAS (r = 0.63); FABQ-W and VAS (r = 0.64). Divergent validity analysis demonstrated a moderate correlation between FABQ-PA and RMDQ (r = 0.69) and a good correlation between FABQ-W and RMDQ (r = 0.85). The test-retest reliability was high; the intra-class correlation coefficients of FABQ-PA and FABQ-W were ICC-0.90 and 0.94, respectively. Cronbach's alpha for the FABQ-PA and FABQ-W were 0.87 and 0.92, demonstrating high internal consistency. Conclusion: The findings of this study demonstrated that the FABQ-Tamil version questionnaire is a reliable and valid measure of fear of pain and fear-avoidance beliefs in the Tamil-speaking CLBP subject.","PeriodicalId":45065,"journal":{"name":"Internet Journal of Allied Health Sciences and Practice","volume":"78 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.4,"publicationDate":"2022-09-30","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"82299940","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}