Patients in an inpatient rehabilitation facility (IRF) are at increased fall risk. However, little IRF research has focused on fall risk.Purpose: The purpose of this study was to retrospectively examine differences between 35 patients who fell and 35 who did not during their IRF stay . Method:The following admission data were compared: age, gender, diagnosis, Morse Fall Scale score, and 18 Functional Independence Measure (FIM) scores. Independent t-tests were conducted for age and FIM scores, Mann-Whitney test was conducted for Morse scores, and chi-square tests were conducted for gender and diagnosis to examine differences between fallers and nonfallers.Findings: There were no significant differences between groups for age, gender, diagnosis, or Morse scores. However, there were significant differences for 12 FIM items, and FIM Motor, Cognitive, and Total scores. Findings:The results suggest that the Morse Scale may not be the most appropriate tool for assessing fall risk in an IRF. Conclusions and clinical relevance:Decisions about fall risk should consider admission FIM scores.

Symmetry indices appeared to vary less than variables obtained for individual dog limbs, and it may therefore be advantageous to determine those indices during large trials. Handlers or leash side may be changed in studies focusing on dogs' hind limbs without affecting results. Use of symmetry indices is recommended in forelimb studies requiring multiple handlers. Pressure walkway analyses of the forelimbs should include equal distribution of left- and right-sided leash-led trials, given that small-breed dogs tended to shift weight toward the forelimb opposite the leash.

The PEDI can be used to (1) identify functional delays in young children with SPD, which can affect participation in age-appropriate self-care, mobility, and social skills, and (2) determine appropriate referrals for early intervention.

Significant at p , 0.05 using individual t-tests; † Based on 13 items (item 7 removed): summed score can range from 13 to 65; ‡ Includes students and faculty in PA, PT and HS programs (all programs within College of Allied Health Professions); { Includes faculty only of four new colleges (Dental Medicine, Optometry, Podiatric Medicine and Biomedical Sciences): no students enrolled in these programs at the time of the survey. FACULTY STUDENT ATTITUDES TOWARD TEAMWORK 67 q 2012 Informa UK, Ltd.

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SIGNIFICANCE Our study revealed that children with sensory processing disorder (SPD) exhibit deficient saccades and pursuits compared with typically developing (TD) children. Optometrists have a key role in caring for patients with SPD. Optometrists are paramount in identifying, coordinating care for, and treating these children. PURPOSE Children with SPD exhibit poor neurological processes, which can affect oculomotor performance. The study aims are to investigate differences in oculomotor skills using the Northeastern State University College of Optometry (NSUCO) oculomotor testing in children with SPD as compared with TD children, to explore effects of age and sex of children in each group on oculomotor performance, and to compare our results to test normative values for both TD and SPD groups. METHODS One hundred fifty children aged 7 to 11 years were recruited from surrounding community. The Short Sensory Profile (SSP) was used to assign the children into two groups. Of the eligible children recruited, 60 were TD (SSP ≥155) and 68 had SPD (SSP ≤141). Children were excluded if they reported blindness, strabismus, deafness, ocular disease, fractures within 6 months, or physical disabilities. Gait, balance, and visual skills of all children were assessed. Visual skill evaluation included select visual efficiency and visual processing testing. The NSUCO test was included as part of the visual efficiency evaluation. RESULTS Results showed that children with SPD demonstrate decreased oculomotor skills on all tests compared with TD children. For the SPD group, boys scored significantly poorer than did girls in head and body movement with saccades and pursuits. Overall, TD group scores confirm the established test norms. CONCLUSIONS Because of significant differences in oculomotor function in children with SPD and the increasing number of children with neurosensory disorders, optometrists should consider NSUCO testing on all pediatric patients and particularly in children with SPD.

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