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Research paper thumbnail of Patient and staff acceptance of robotic technology in occupational therapy: A pilot study

Journal of Rehabilitation Research and Development, 1991

Research paper thumbnail of Unpacking the black box of therapy – a pilot study to describe occupational therapy and physiotherapy interventions for people with stroke

Clinical Rehabilitation, 1999

Research paper thumbnail of The Philosophy of Occupational Therapy

Occupational Therapy in Mental Health, 1983

No abstract available for this article.

Research paper thumbnail of Community based occupational therapy for patients with dementia and their care givers: randomised controlled trial

British Medical Journal, 2006

Research paper thumbnail of Measuring the outcome of occupational therapy: Tools and resources

Australian Occupational Therapy Journal, 2000

Current pressures to document outcomes and demonstrate the efficacy of occupational therapy inter... more Current pressures to document outcomes and demonstrate the efficacy of occupational therapy intervention arise from fiscal restraints as much as from the humanitarian desire to provide the best quality health care to consumers. However, measuring outcomes is important in facilitating mutual goal setting, increasing the focus of therapy on the client, monitoring client progress, as well as demonstrating that therapy is valuable. The aims of this article are to provide the reader with an overview of what outcomes research is and to provide resources to aid the selection of outcomes assessments in a variety of practice areas. This article adopts the latest version of the World Health Organisation’s health classification system (International Classification of Impairments, Activities and Participation), as an organizing framework, and promotes the use of this framework when undertaking outcomes research.

Research paper thumbnail of Early physical and occupational therapy in mechanically ventilated, critically ill patients: a randomised controlled trial

Research paper thumbnail of Occupational therapy for stroke patients not admitted to hospital: a randomised controlled trial

Lancet, 1999

Patients who have a stroke are not always admitted to hospital, and 22–60% remain in the communit... more Patients who have a stroke are not always admitted to hospital, and 22–60% remain in the community, frequently without coordinated rehabilitation. We aimed to assess the efficacy of an occupational therapy intervention for patients with stroke who were not admitted to hospital.In this single-blind randomised controlled trial, consecutive stroke patients on a UK community register in Nottingham and Derbyshire were allocated randomly to up to 5 months of occupational therapy at home or to no intervention (control group) 1 month after their stroke. The aim of the occupational therapy was to encourage independence in personal and instrumental activities of daily living. Patients were assessed on outcome measures at baseline (before randomisation) and at 6 months. The primary outcome measure was the score on the extended activities of daily living (EADL) scale at 6 months. Other outcome measures included the Barthel index, the general health questionnaire 28, the carer strain index, and the London handicap scale. All assessments were done by an independent assessor who was unaware of treatment allocation. The analysis included only data from completed questionnaires.185 patients were included: 94 in the occupational therapy group and 91 in the control group. 22 patients were not assessed at 6 months. At follow-up, patients who had occupational therapy had significantly higher median scores than the controls on: the EADL scale (16 vs 12, p<0·01, estimated difference 3 [95% CI 1 to 4]); the Barthel index (20 vs 18, p<0·01, difference 1, [0–1]); the carer strain index (1 vs 3, p<0·05, difference 1 [0 to 2]); and the London handicap scale (76 vs 65, p<0·05, difference 7, [0·3 to 13·5]). There were no significant differences on the general health questionnaire between the patient or carer.Occupational therapy significantly reduced disability and handicap in patients with stroke who were not admitted to hospital.

Research paper thumbnail of Occupational therapy for independent-living older adults. A randomized controlled trial

Jama-journal of The American Medical Association, 2010

Preventive health programs may mitigate against the health risks of older adulthood. To evaluate ... more Preventive health programs may mitigate against the health risks of older adulthood. To evaluate the effectiveness of preventive occupational therapy (OT) services specifically tailored for multiethnic, independent-living older adults. Design.-A randomized controlled trial. Two government subsidized apartment complexes for independent-living older adults. A total of 361 culturally diverse volunteers aged 60 years or older. An OT group, a social activity control group, and a nontreatment control group. The period of treatment was 9 months. A battery of self-administered questionnaires designed to measure physical and social function, self-rated health, life satisfaction, and depressive symptoms. Benefit attributable to OT treatment was found for the quality of interaction scale on the Functional Status Questionnaire (P=.03), Life Satisfaction Index-Z (P=.03), Medical Outcomes Study Health Perception Survey (P=.05), and for 7 of 8 scales on the RAND 36-Item Health Status Survey, Short Form: bodily pain (P=.03), physical functioning (P=.008), role limitations attributable to health problems (P=.02), vitality (P=.004), social functioning (P=.05), role limitations attributable to emotional problems (P=.05), and general mental health (P=.02). Significant benefits for the OT preventive treatment group were found across various health, function, and quality-of-life domains. Because the control groups tended to decline over the study interval, our results suggest that preventive health programs based on OT may mitigate against the health risks of older adulthood.

Research paper thumbnail of Occupational Therapy for Physical Dysfunction

... Edition 5th Book Website None Other references Handouts Assessment Assessment Expected Due Da... more ... Edition 5th Book Website None Other references Handouts Assessment Assessment Expected Due Date Percentage First Exam 6th week 20% Second Exam 12th week 20% Final Exam FinalExam Period 40% Assignments Scholarly paper is due by the second exam period ...

Research paper thumbnail of An Introduction to Occupational Science, A Foundation for Occupational Therapy in the 21st Century

Occupational Therapy in Health Care, 1990

Occupational science is an emerging basic science which supports the practice of occupational the... more Occupational science is an emerging basic science which supports the practice of occupational therapy. Its roots in the rich traditions of occupational therapy are explored and its current configuration is introduced. Specifications which the science needs to meet as it is further developed and refined are presented. Compatible disciplines and research approaches are identified. example&#39;s of basic science research questions and their potential contributions to occupational therapy practice are suggested.

Research paper thumbnail of Patient and staff acceptance of robotic technology in occupational therapy: A pilot study

Journal of Rehabilitation Research and Development, 1991

Research paper thumbnail of Unpacking the black box of therapy – a pilot study to describe occupational therapy and physiotherapy interventions for people with stroke

Clinical Rehabilitation, 1999

Research paper thumbnail of The Philosophy of Occupational Therapy

Occupational Therapy in Mental Health, 1983

No abstract available for this article.

Research paper thumbnail of Community based occupational therapy for patients with dementia and their care givers: randomised controlled trial

British Medical Journal, 2006

Research paper thumbnail of Measuring the outcome of occupational therapy: Tools and resources

Australian Occupational Therapy Journal, 2000

Current pressures to document outcomes and demonstrate the efficacy of occupational therapy inter... more Current pressures to document outcomes and demonstrate the efficacy of occupational therapy intervention arise from fiscal restraints as much as from the humanitarian desire to provide the best quality health care to consumers. However, measuring outcomes is important in facilitating mutual goal setting, increasing the focus of therapy on the client, monitoring client progress, as well as demonstrating that therapy is valuable. The aims of this article are to provide the reader with an overview of what outcomes research is and to provide resources to aid the selection of outcomes assessments in a variety of practice areas. This article adopts the latest version of the World Health Organisation’s health classification system (International Classification of Impairments, Activities and Participation), as an organizing framework, and promotes the use of this framework when undertaking outcomes research.

Research paper thumbnail of Early physical and occupational therapy in mechanically ventilated, critically ill patients: a randomised controlled trial

Research paper thumbnail of Occupational therapy for stroke patients not admitted to hospital: a randomised controlled trial

Lancet, 1999

Patients who have a stroke are not always admitted to hospital, and 22–60% remain in the communit... more Patients who have a stroke are not always admitted to hospital, and 22–60% remain in the community, frequently without coordinated rehabilitation. We aimed to assess the efficacy of an occupational therapy intervention for patients with stroke who were not admitted to hospital.In this single-blind randomised controlled trial, consecutive stroke patients on a UK community register in Nottingham and Derbyshire were allocated randomly to up to 5 months of occupational therapy at home or to no intervention (control group) 1 month after their stroke. The aim of the occupational therapy was to encourage independence in personal and instrumental activities of daily living. Patients were assessed on outcome measures at baseline (before randomisation) and at 6 months. The primary outcome measure was the score on the extended activities of daily living (EADL) scale at 6 months. Other outcome measures included the Barthel index, the general health questionnaire 28, the carer strain index, and the London handicap scale. All assessments were done by an independent assessor who was unaware of treatment allocation. The analysis included only data from completed questionnaires.185 patients were included: 94 in the occupational therapy group and 91 in the control group. 22 patients were not assessed at 6 months. At follow-up, patients who had occupational therapy had significantly higher median scores than the controls on: the EADL scale (16 vs 12, p<0·01, estimated difference 3 [95% CI 1 to 4]); the Barthel index (20 vs 18, p<0·01, difference 1, [0–1]); the carer strain index (1 vs 3, p<0·05, difference 1 [0 to 2]); and the London handicap scale (76 vs 65, p<0·05, difference 7, [0·3 to 13·5]). There were no significant differences on the general health questionnaire between the patient or carer.Occupational therapy significantly reduced disability and handicap in patients with stroke who were not admitted to hospital.

Research paper thumbnail of Occupational therapy for independent-living older adults. A randomized controlled trial

Jama-journal of The American Medical Association, 2010

Preventive health programs may mitigate against the health risks of older adulthood. To evaluate ... more Preventive health programs may mitigate against the health risks of older adulthood. To evaluate the effectiveness of preventive occupational therapy (OT) services specifically tailored for multiethnic, independent-living older adults. Design.-A randomized controlled trial. Two government subsidized apartment complexes for independent-living older adults. A total of 361 culturally diverse volunteers aged 60 years or older. An OT group, a social activity control group, and a nontreatment control group. The period of treatment was 9 months. A battery of self-administered questionnaires designed to measure physical and social function, self-rated health, life satisfaction, and depressive symptoms. Benefit attributable to OT treatment was found for the quality of interaction scale on the Functional Status Questionnaire (P=.03), Life Satisfaction Index-Z (P=.03), Medical Outcomes Study Health Perception Survey (P=.05), and for 7 of 8 scales on the RAND 36-Item Health Status Survey, Short Form: bodily pain (P=.03), physical functioning (P=.008), role limitations attributable to health problems (P=.02), vitality (P=.004), social functioning (P=.05), role limitations attributable to emotional problems (P=.05), and general mental health (P=.02). Significant benefits for the OT preventive treatment group were found across various health, function, and quality-of-life domains. Because the control groups tended to decline over the study interval, our results suggest that preventive health programs based on OT may mitigate against the health risks of older adulthood.

Research paper thumbnail of Occupational Therapy for Physical Dysfunction

... Edition 5th Book Website None Other references Handouts Assessment Assessment Expected Due Da... more ... Edition 5th Book Website None Other references Handouts Assessment Assessment Expected Due Date Percentage First Exam 6th week 20% Second Exam 12th week 20% Final Exam FinalExam Period 40% Assignments Scholarly paper is due by the second exam period ...

Research paper thumbnail of An Introduction to Occupational Science, A Foundation for Occupational Therapy in the 21st Century

Occupational Therapy in Health Care, 1990

Occupational science is an emerging basic science which supports the practice of occupational the... more Occupational science is an emerging basic science which supports the practice of occupational therapy. Its roots in the rich traditions of occupational therapy are explored and its current configuration is introduced. Specifications which the science needs to meet as it is further developed and refined are presented. Compatible disciplines and research approaches are identified. example&#39;s of basic science research questions and their potential contributions to occupational therapy practice are suggested.