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The ICF framework provides a structured approach to identifying predictors of successful extubation.

This multicenter study analyzed data from five macro-regions across Brazil.

Contextual factors may be considered in neonatal extubation protocols.

Environmental factors can influence the success of extubation in newborns.

Few physical therapists use PROMs for health-related and psychosocial factors.

Higher education levels increase the likelihood of using these PROMs.

Being an advanced clinical specialist increases the likelihood of using these PROMs.

Understanding PROMs within the biopsychosocial framework is essential.

Therapists believe in manual therapy mechanisms, partially supported by evidence.

Mechanisms include brain involvement, pain modulation, and placebo effects.

Sociodemographics are weakly associated with beliefs about manual therapy.

Perceived efficacy was related to men, hands-on time, biomechanics, and less placebo.

Physical disability doubles hospitalization odds in older adults (OR: 2.13).

Disabled older adults are five times more likely to have ≥ 4 hospitalizations.

Findings highlight the need for policies to prevent disability in older populations.

Happiness may be an important protective factor in musculoskeletal pain.

Nepali Subjective Happiness Scale (SHS-NP) has one factor solution.

Item #4 was incomprehensible by Nepali adults.

SHS-NP is reliable and valid tool to assess subjective happiness.

Responsiveness and minimum important change needs further testing.

This review assesses the measurement properties of tools that assess thoracic kyphosis.

Seventy-two studies assessing 15 different instruments were included.

Clinical instruments showed moderate to strong correlation with the gold standard.

Clinical instruments showed excellent levels of intra- and inter-rater reliability.

Analog Inclinometer, Flexicurve Angle, and Smartphone applications are recommended.

Six in every ten people with chronic back pain have one or more comorbidities.

Comorbidities are more prevalent in people with chronic back pain than in those without chronic back pain.

Cardiovascular disease, arthritis and depression are associated with activity limitations.

Post-COVID pulmonary fibrosis is a long-lasting medical condition impairing quality of life.

For patients with chronic post-COVID pulmonary fibrosis, low-to-moderate intensity exercises are beneficial.

In such patients, aerobic and combined training forms are more effective than resistance training.