{"title":"Physiotherapy in the management of long COVID: Preparing for the rising tide","authors":"Sarah Rhodes","doi":"10.15619/nzjp/50.2.01","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.15619/nzjp/50.2.01","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":52167,"journal":{"name":"New Zealand Journal of Physiotherapy","volume":"31 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-05-10","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"135621967","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}
Anabel Y. P. Chow, Molly F. Creagh, Miles J. Ganley, Grace C. Kelly, Budiman Pranjoto, E. Gray, M. Skinner
Physiotherapists are well positioned to educate patients about lifestyle behaviours to prevent, manage and in some cases reverse, non-communicable diseases. The study aimed to explore physiotherapy students’ perceptions about the physiotherapists’ role in health promotion and factors influencing students to ask key health questions about physical activity, smoking and sleep health. A mixed methods design was applied in a paper-based survey involving a 10 cm visual analogue scale (VAS) and open ended questions. Participants were University of Otago final year Bachelor of Physiotherapy students (n = 74). Participants perceived the physiotherapists’ role in health promotion to be important (87.5% in VAS strength). However, participants only asked patients about their level of physical activity, smoking status and sleep health 84.8%, 44.6% and 47.8% of the time, respectively; confidence was a significant variable influencing these percentages. Two a priori themes, ‘clinical setting’ and ‘knowledge regarding key health questions’ were established, then factors influencing students in asking key health questions were explored. The major factor influencing whether participants asked key health questions was relevance to patient presentation. Participants confirmed the physiotherapists’ role in health promotion is important and results provide a benchmark for the efficacy of health promotion content in entry level physiotherapy curricula.
{"title":"use of key health questions for patient initial assessment in physiotherapy clinical practice","authors":"Anabel Y. P. Chow, Molly F. Creagh, Miles J. Ganley, Grace C. Kelly, Budiman Pranjoto, E. Gray, M. Skinner","doi":"10.15619/nzjp/45.2.04","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.15619/nzjp/45.2.04","url":null,"abstract":"Physiotherapists are well positioned to educate patients about lifestyle behaviours to prevent, manage and in some cases reverse, non-communicable diseases. The study aimed to explore physiotherapy students’ perceptions about the physiotherapists’ role in health promotion and factors influencing students to ask key health questions about physical activity, smoking and sleep health. A mixed methods design was applied in a paper-based survey involving a 10 cm visual analogue scale (VAS) and open ended questions. Participants were University of Otago final year Bachelor of Physiotherapy students (n = 74). Participants perceived the physiotherapists’ role in health promotion to be important (87.5% in VAS strength). However, participants only asked patients about their level of physical activity, smoking status and sleep health 84.8%, 44.6% and 47.8% of the time, respectively; confidence was a significant variable influencing these percentages. Two a priori themes, ‘clinical setting’ and ‘knowledge regarding key health questions’ were established, then factors influencing students in asking key health questions were explored. The major factor influencing whether participants asked key health questions was relevance to patient presentation. Participants confirmed the physiotherapists’ role in health promotion is important and results provide a benchmark for the efficacy of health promotion content in entry level physiotherapy curricula.","PeriodicalId":52167,"journal":{"name":"New Zealand Journal of Physiotherapy","volume":"57 6","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-05-09","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"41294564","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":"The Otago shoulder health study: A feasibility study to integrate formalised patient education with usual physiotherapy","authors":"G. Sole, C. Wassinger, M. Perry, N. Swain","doi":"10.15619/nzjp/51.1.05","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.15619/nzjp/51.1.05","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":52167,"journal":{"name":"New Zealand Journal of Physiotherapy","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-03-29","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"46422663","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}
S. Woodley, Richard Ellis, Rachelle Martin, Sarah Mooney, S. Mudge, Jo Nunnerley, Meredith Perry, Nusratnaaz Shaikh
{"title":"Moving forward with innovation in 2023","authors":"S. Woodley, Richard Ellis, Rachelle Martin, Sarah Mooney, S. Mudge, Jo Nunnerley, Meredith Perry, Nusratnaaz Shaikh","doi":"10.15619/nzjp/51.1.01","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.15619/nzjp/51.1.01","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":52167,"journal":{"name":"New Zealand Journal of Physiotherapy","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-03-29","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"48382841","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":"‘Making sense’ of urinary incontinence: A qualitative study investigating women’s pelvic floor muscle training adherence","authors":"E. Hay-Smith, M. Pearson, S. Dean","doi":"10.15619/nzjp/51.1.02","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.15619/nzjp/51.1.02","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":52167,"journal":{"name":"New Zealand Journal of Physiotherapy","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-03-29","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"43086910","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":"Urinary incontinence assessment and management after stroke: An exploratory qualitative study of physiotherapists’ perceptions of their practice in Aotearoa, New Zealand","authors":"Tessa Downes, R. Martin, E. Hay-Smith, D. Aldabe","doi":"10.15619/nzjp/51.1.03","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.15619/nzjp/51.1.03","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":52167,"journal":{"name":"New Zealand Journal of Physiotherapy","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-03-29","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"46964918","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":"Valuing professional and cultural diversity in support for hand therapists in Aotearoa New Zealand: An interpretive description study","authors":"Josie Timmins, N. Kayes, D. O'Brien","doi":"10.15619/nzjp/51.1.04","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.15619/nzjp/51.1.04","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":52167,"journal":{"name":"New Zealand Journal of Physiotherapy","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-03-29","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"42048053","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}
Wayne A. Fausett, D. Reid, P. Larmer, Nick Garrett
{"title":"Patient acceptance of knee symptoms and function after anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction improves with physiotherapy treatment","authors":"Wayne A. Fausett, D. Reid, P. Larmer, Nick Garrett","doi":"10.15619/nzjp/51.1.07","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.15619/nzjp/51.1.07","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":52167,"journal":{"name":"New Zealand Journal of Physiotherapy","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-03-29","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"42193043","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}
Matthew K. Bagg, I. Skinner, N. Moloney, Martin Lock, James McAauley, M. Rabey
{"title":"Pelvic tilt in sitting: Do you see what I see? (Maybe not)","authors":"Matthew K. Bagg, I. Skinner, N. Moloney, Martin Lock, James McAauley, M. Rabey","doi":"10.15619/nzjp/51.1.06","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.15619/nzjp/51.1.06","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":52167,"journal":{"name":"New Zealand Journal of Physiotherapy","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-03-29","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"41445627","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}
Izel Gilfillan, D. J. Mothabeng, Annelie van Heerden
The objective of this study was to investigate the feasibility of ballistic strength training (BST) to improve the mobility of individuals recovering from traumatic brain injury (TBI) in an inpatient rehabilitation centre. Participants had a maximum of eight usual physiotherapy sessions substituted with BST sessions. The feasibility of BST was assessed in terms of recruitment, attendance, adverse events (AEs), and participant acceptability of the intervention. The clinical aspects of feasibility were assessed by recording the ability of participants to complete the exercises and acquire skills. Secondary measures included the 10-metre walk test, the 6-minute walk test, and the Global Rating of Change scale. Fourteen of 22 eligible individuals with TBI in an inpatient rehabilitation centre consented to participate in the study, of whom two were excluded. No intervention-related AEs occurred. Participants attended 97% (71/73) of the total sessions. Participants positively accepted the intervention as rated on a visual analogue scale, M (SD) = 9.2 (0.9). All participants were able to complete the BST exercises. Participants significantly improved comfortable walking speed and walking capacity (p < 0.01). Participants perceived a meaningful change in walking ability. BST appears to be a promising rehabilitation method that may improve the walking outcomes of individuals with TBI in an inpatient rehabilitation setting. Larger-scale clinical trials are warranted.
{"title":"Feasibility of ballistic strength training to improve mobility of inpatients with traumatic brain injury: A study protocol","authors":"Izel Gilfillan, D. J. Mothabeng, Annelie van Heerden","doi":"10.15619/nzjp/51.1.08","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.15619/nzjp/51.1.08","url":null,"abstract":"The objective of this study was to investigate the feasibility of ballistic strength training (BST) to improve the mobility of individuals recovering from traumatic brain injury (TBI) in an inpatient rehabilitation centre. Participants had a maximum of eight usual physiotherapy sessions substituted with BST sessions. The feasibility of BST was assessed in terms of recruitment, attendance, adverse events (AEs), and participant acceptability of the intervention. The clinical aspects of feasibility were assessed by recording the ability of participants to complete the exercises and acquire skills. Secondary measures included the 10-metre walk test, the 6-minute walk test, and the Global Rating of Change scale. Fourteen of 22 eligible individuals with TBI in an inpatient rehabilitation centre consented to participate in the study, of whom two were excluded. No intervention-related AEs occurred. Participants attended 97% (71/73) of the total sessions. Participants positively accepted the intervention as rated on a visual analogue scale, M (SD) = 9.2 (0.9). All participants were able to complete the BST exercises. Participants significantly improved comfortable walking speed and walking capacity (p < 0.01). Participants perceived a meaningful change in walking ability. BST appears to be a promising rehabilitation method that may improve the walking outcomes of individuals with TBI in an inpatient rehabilitation setting. Larger-scale clinical trials are warranted.","PeriodicalId":52167,"journal":{"name":"New Zealand Journal of Physiotherapy","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-03-29","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"47967528","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}