Advancing Neuromuscular Medicine Through Integration, Translation, and Collaboration
Gregory T. Carter, MD, MS, Guest Editor I was quite honored a few years back when I was invited by my friend and colleague, Dr Rick Lieber, to become a member…
Use of Skeletal Muscle MRI in Diagnosis and Monitoring Disease Progression in Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy
Studies have shown promise in using various approaches of magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) and magnetic resonance spectroscopy to evaluate skeletal muscle involvement in Duchenne muscular dystrophy. However, these studies have…
Patient Safety in Interventional Pain Procedures
The objective of this article was to present a systematic review of the safety issues encountered in interventional pain management. Patient safety is an important consideration in the practice of…
Safety Considerations During Cardiac and Pulmonary Rehabilitation Program
As more and more patients with cardiac and pulmonary diseases are living longer lives, the need for cardio-pulmonary rehabilitation continues to grow. The goal of this article is to provide…
Patient Safety in Cancer Rehabilitation
Cancer patients receive rehabilitation services in acute hospitalizations, rehabilitation wards, outpatient rehabilitation facilities, and home settings. Given the complexity and acuity of their medical care coupled with the long-term effects…
Safety Concerns and Multidisciplinary Management of the Dysphagic Patient
The interdisciplinary health care team is responsible for providing medical care based on a patient-centered model while maintaining professional and ethical standards. However, an emerging body of research suggests that…
Clinical Approach to the Diagnostic Evaluation of Hereditary and Acquired Neuromuscular Diseases
For diagnostic evaluation of a neuromuscular disease, the clinician must be able to obtain a relevant patient and family history and perform focused general, musculoskeletal, neurologic, and functional physical examinations…
Patient Safety in the Rehabilitation of Children with Spinal Cord Injuries, Spina Bifida, Neuromuscular Disorders, and Amputations
Pediatric patient safety continues to challenge both pediatricians and pediatric physiatrists. While there is a trend toward developing general patient safety initiatives, there is little research on pediatric patient safety….
Patient Safety in the Rehabilitation of Children with Traumatic Brain Injury and Cerebral Palsy
With the advent of newer and better therapies available, patient safety is emerging as a new topic. Pediatric patient safety is relatively new, in that there are few guidelines available….
Patient Safety in the Rehabilitation of the Adult with an Amputation
This article reviews and summarizes the literature on patient safety issues in the rehabilitation of adults with an amputation. Safety issues in the following areas are discussed; the prosthesis, falls,…
