Physical Rehabilitation calls for papers / publications

Call for Authors: Journal of Trauma Nursing

Official journal of the Society of Trauma Nurses (STN)

Authors needed: All those concerned with the practice of trauma nursing in the areas of clinical practice, research, education, health policy, and administration are invited to submit manuscripts on the following topics:

International Trauma Issues
Collaboration Between Trauma Practitioners and Other Disciplines
Acute Care Surgery and Trauma
Magnet Designation and Trauma
Perioperative Trauma Care
Ethical Issues in Trauma
Clinical Care Across the Trauma Continuum
Trauma Research
Trauma Rehab

Please visit the JTN Editorial Manager site at http://JTN.edmgr.com for more information or to submit a manuscript, or contact the editor with questions at JTNeditor@katschroeter.com

Call for Papers for a Special Issue of the International Journal of Disability, Community & Rehabilitation: What Sorts of People Should There Be?

Guest Editor

Gregor Wolbring, Community Rehabilitation and Disability Studies, Dept. of Community Health Sciences, University of Calgary

Throughout history, people with non-normative abilities have been judged. Sometimes this judgment led to positive consequences, however for the most part these non-normative abilities were judged negatively and the carriers of such non-normative abilities experienced disabling treatment. This very judgment (ableism) and its disabling consequences is one of the main areas of scholarly work within the realm of disability studies. Eugenics, the practice of finding ways to better heritable abilities of humans, is one dynamic that influences the judgment of people’s abilities and the disabling consequences and vice versa.

What sorts of people should there be is a question that has been asked and answered in different ways throughout human history, is still a question asked and answered today and will be with us also for some time in the future.

Advances in science and technology will allow new judgments and actions linked to the sentiment around the question of what sorts of people there should be.

In partnership with the SSHRC-CURA-funded project “Living Archives on Eugenics in Western Canada” (eugenicsarchive.ca), the Editors of IJDCR would like to devote a special issue on this topic.

We invite potential contributors, regardless of fields of study (discipline), to submit 250-word abstracts that articulate the conceptual arguments and knowledge base to be covered in a critical analysis on various aspects from history to future of “What sorts of people should there be”.

Please submit abstracts to the Guest Editor via e-mail at gwolbrin[at]ucalgary.ca by 15 July, 2012

From selected abstracts, we will request full articles of 3000-5000 words (excluding figures and tables) of original research and scholarship on a range of topics to be submitted to the editor by 15 October 2012. Note that an invitation to submit an article does not guarantee its publication.

Every submitted article will be subject to blind peer review and recommendations arising.

As to possible areas linked to the theme the below is a sample list of possible topics

What sorts of people should be born
What sorts of people should live
What sorts of people should be citizens
What sorts of people should compete
What sorts of people….

We invite authors to investigate the history, contemporary use and potential future exhibition of the relationships between the core question “What sorts of people should there be” and such issues as:

disabled people and what it means to be ‘disabled’,
the community around them
practitioners, consumers and researchers linked to the disability discourse
community rehabilitation and the rehabilitation field in general
inclusive education and the education of disabled people in general
the future of education
employability of disabled people
citizenship of disabled people
global citizenship
body image of disabled people
medical and social health policies and their impact on disabled people
health care for disabled people
elderly people, youthism and ageism
disabled people in low income countries
laws and international conventions related to disabled people such as the UN Convention on the rights of persons with disabilities
the concept of personhood
concept of health and health care
the measure of disability adjusted life years and other measurements used to guide health care dollar allocation
quality of life assessment
history
future
science and technology governance
science and technology assessment
ethics
enhancement

For more information about the International Journal of Disability, Community & Rehabilitation (IJDCR) please go to http://www.ijdcr.ca.

International Journal of Disability, Community & Rehabilitation

www.ijdcr.ca

A Day in the Life of an Association of Rehabilitation Nurses Nurse Photo and Caption Contest

The old adage, “A picture paints a thousand words” couldn’t be more appropriate when it comes to capturing a day in the life of a rehabilitation nurse in a photo.

ARN wants to see your day, your stories, and your patients.

Introducing: A Day In the Life of an ARN Rehab Nurse Photo and Caption Contest

Here is how the contest works:

Your photograph must represent an aspect of rehabilitation nursing. Choose photos that show a typical day rather than a special event.

The photo must be submitted in electronic format (300 dpi/hi res).

An application form along with a short narrative (not to exceed 50 words) must accompany each photo submission.

If a child appears in the photo, it must be accompanied by a permission form signed by the guardian.

Must be an ARN member in order to participate.

All photos submitted will be considered for use in ARN publications, advertisements, Web site, etc. The photo and all accompanying materials must be received by ARN at info@rehabnurse.org no later than June 8, 2012.

To Submit an Entry

Complete the A Day In the Life of an ARN Rehab Nurse Photo and Caption Contest application form.

Upload each photo, application form, and photo release form for anyone pictured.

Submissions may also be sent by e-mail at info@rehabnurse.org.

You will receive an e-mail confirmation for each submission. If you do not receive a confirmation e-mail within 3 business days, please contact the ARN office at 800.229.7530

All Participants Are Winners!

As a thank you for participating, we will give an extended month’s members for each photo submission up to 3 photos, although you can submit as many photos as you like.

ARN members will vote for their favorite photo and the top 4 photo submissions, along with the narratives, will be displayed during the ARN Annual Conference and Exhibit in Nashville.

First Prize
AMAZON Kindle Fire

Second Prize
$100 Amazon Gift Card

Third Prize
One year ARN Membership

Runner Up
$25 Starbucks Gift Card

All submissions will be recognized on www.rehabnurse.org and will become the property of ARN for use by the association.

Call for Manuscripts for a Special Issue of the Journal of Neurologic Physical Therapy: Physical Fitness, Wellness, and Secondary Prevention in Neurologic Physical Therapy

The Journal of Neurologic Physical Therapy (JNPT) is reviewing manuscripts for a special issue on Physical Fitness, Wellness, and Secondary Prevention in Neurologic Physical Therapy. The intent of this special issue, scheduled for publication in June 2013, is to address the benefits and challenges associated with rehabilitative care targeted at the reduction of morbidity and mortality associated with sedentary behaviors in persons with neurologic diagnoses. This special issue will highlight delivery of care outside of traditional third party reimbursement models of care. Potential topics may include but are not limited to:

The consequences of sedentary behavior in persons with neurologic diagnoses
Models of delivery of care
Comprehensive secondary risk reduction programs
The role of alternative therapist (i.e. Yoga, Tai Chi)
Physiologic or cognitive response to exercise/activity
Long-term benefits of chronic exercise/activity
Barriers and motivators to fitness and wellness

Prospective authors are encouraged to contact on of the Special Issue Editors, Dr. Lee Dibble (Lee.Dibble@hsc.utah.edu) and Dr. Sandy Billinger (sbillinger@kumc) regarding their submission.

Manuscripts will be considered for publication based on the relevance of the content and the results of peer review. First drafts of the manuscript will be due on October 1, 2012 with a target JNPT publication date of June 2013.

Call for Papers: Foot & Ankle Specialist

 Foot & Ankle Specialist (FAS) is a bimonthly journal that offers peer-reviewed content with a practice-based application for caregivers who specialize in foot and ankle care. This educational journal covers the latest techniques and advancements in foot and ankle treatment through technical articles, case studies, practice-based content and articles that address treatment dilemmas.
FAS serves as a multidisciplinary journal dedicated to the advancement of foot and ankle care. Primary audiences for FAS include podiatrists and orthopaedists specializing in foot and ankle care.

The journal’s focus is on the needs and interests of these individuals with particular emphasis on clinical relevance of any data cited or recommendations.

Peer Reviewed: Manuscripts are critically reviewed by an editor and undergo at least two double-blind peer reviews by independent referees from the Editorial Board and other expert resources.

• Practice: Technical articles, case studies, practice-based articles, treatment dilemmas
• Clinical Research: Advancements in foot and ankle specialization care
• Review Articles: Relevant reviews of research and techniques

The co-editors invite podiatrists, orthopaedic surgeons, plastic surgeons, physical therapists, and other professionals concerned with foot and ankle care to submit articles.

Ankle Instability
Biografts
The Diabetic Foot
Wound Care
Systemic Inflammatory Disease
Imaging of the Foot
Orthotics