MedWorm.com provides a medical RSS filtering service. Over 6000 RSS medical sources are combined and output via different filters. This feed contains the latest items from the 'The American Journal of Occupational Therapy' source. Tue, 02 Mar 2010 16:58:02 +0100 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3248394&cid=s_37394_48_f&fid=37394&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D20131559%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Gutman SA PMID: 20131559 [PubMed - in process] (Source: The American Journal of Occupational Therapy) The American Journal of Occupational Therapy journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3248394 Fri, 01 Jan 2010 00:00:00 +0100 3248394 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3248393&cid=s_37394_48_f&fid=37394&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D20131560%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Simmons CD, Griswold LA, Berg B The Evaluation of Social Interaction (ESI; Fisher & Griswold, 2008) assesses a person's performance of social interaction skills in the natural context with typical social partners during any area of occupation. We used Rasch analysis of 175 observations of 128 people, ages 4-73, to examine internal scale validity, the items' skill hierarchy and intended purpose, and the ESI's ability to differentiate between people with and without disabilities. The ESI demonstrated validity for 24 of 27 skills and six intended purposes, with a hierarchy of performance. Of the observations, 95.3% demonstrated goodness of fit to the Rasch model, indicating person response validity. People without a disability demonstrated significantly higher social skills p... The American Journal of Occupational Therapy journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3248393 Fri, 01 Jan 2010 00:00:00 +0100 3248393 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3248392&cid=s_37394_48_f&fid=37394&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D20131561%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Watson AH, Ito M, Smith RO, Andersen LT The Individuals With Disabilities Education Improvement Act of 2004 (IDEA) requires assistive technology (AT) be considered at the yearly individualized education program (IEP) meeting of every student in special education. IDEA also directs that AT be implemented on the basis of peer-reviewed literature despite a paucity of research on AT's effectiveness in the public schools. This repeated-measures quasi-experimental study explored AT's effect in a public school special education setting. Participants (N=13) were a heterogeneous group of students in 1 school system who had newly provided AT to address academic and communication goals in one school year. Results suggest that relative to other interventions, AT provided by a multidiscipl... The American Journal of Occupational Therapy journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3248392 Fri, 01 Jan 2010 00:00:00 +0100 3248392 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3248391&cid=s_37394_48_f&fid=37394&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D20131562%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSION: Preliminary evidence indicates that an 8-week Log Handwriting Program is feasible and improved handwriting in primary school children. PMID: 20131562 [PubMed - in process] (Source: The American Journal of Occupational Therapy) The American Journal of Occupational Therapy journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3248391 Fri, 01 Jan 2010 00:00:00 +0100 3248391 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3248390&cid=s_37394_48_f&fid=37394&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D20131563%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSION: The ETCH-C, using the general scoring criteria, is a reliable and valid test of handwriting for children using alternative scripts. PMID: 20131563 [PubMed - in process] (Source: The American Journal of Occupational Therapy) The American Journal of Occupational Therapy journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3248390 Fri, 01 Jan 2010 00:00:00 +0100 3248390 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3248389&cid=s_37394_48_f&fid=37394&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D20131564%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSIONS: Results suggest that the Do-Eat is a reliable, valid tool for identifying children at risk for DCD. PMID: 20131564 [PubMed - in process] (Source: The American Journal of Occupational Therapy) The American Journal of Occupational Therapy journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3248389 Fri, 01 Jan 2010 00:00:00 +0100 3248389 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3248388&cid=s_37394_48_f&fid=37394&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D20131565%26dopt%3DAbstract We report a randomized controlled study of one program, designed to achieve synergistic improvements in physical and emotional BCRL symptoms. People in the treatment group received an exercise and relaxation program, The Breast Cancer Recovery Program (N=16). The control participants (N=16) continued with health professionals' recommendations. Participants were tested at entry, 2.5 weeks, 5 weeks, and 3 months. Treatment group participants, compared with control participants, demonstrated significant treatment effects for improved bioimpedance z, arm flexibility, quality of life, mood at 3 months, and weight loss. Adherence was high for this safe and effective program, which improved lymphedema physical and emotional symptoms. PMID: 20131565 [PubMed - in process] (Source: The American ... The American Journal of Occupational Therapy journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3248388 Fri, 01 Jan 2010 00:00:00 +0100 3248388 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3248387&cid=s_37394_48_f&fid=37394&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D20131566%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSION: Data suggest feasibility and efficacy of a remotely based, inexpensive approach using functional electrical stimulation for affected arm rehabilitation after stroke. PMID: 20131566 [PubMed - in process] (Source: The American Journal of Occupational Therapy) The American Journal of Occupational Therapy journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3248387 Fri, 01 Jan 2010 00:00:00 +0100 3248387 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3248386&cid=s_37394_48_f&fid=37394&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D20131567%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Jack J, Estes RI The investment of time and self to develop therapeutic relationships with clients appears incongruent with today's time-constrained health care system, yet bridging the gap of these incongruencies is the challenge therapists face to provide high-quality, client-centered, occupation-based treatment. This case report illustrates a shift in approach from biomechanical to occupational adaptation (OA) in an orthopedic outpatient clinic. The progress of a client with lupus-related arthritis who was 6 days postsurgery is documented. The intervention initially used a biomechanical frame of reference, but when little progress had been made at 10 weeks after surgery, a shift was made to the more client-centered OA approach. The Canadian Occupational Performance Measure ... The American Journal of Occupational Therapy journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3248386 Fri, 01 Jan 2010 00:00:00 +0100 3248386 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3248385&cid=s_37394_48_f&fid=37394&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D20131568%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Higashijima M Objective numerical data on swallowing function are needed to aid in eating and swallowing intervention and preventive rehabilitation. Using noninvasive methods, the influences of age and differences in size of water bolus on laryngeal activity and respiratory activity were examined in healthy young and older women. Swallowing function was influenced by age and bolus size. Influence of bolus size was recognized only in duration of laryngeal movement in younger women, with no apparent influence in older women. Results for older women were thought to be related to declines in swallowing function with the physiological aging of respiratory and swallowing muscles. In the future, noninvasive methods need to be developed for evaluating function and therapeutic effects ... The American Journal of Occupational Therapy journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3248385 Fri, 01 Jan 2010 00:00:00 +0100 3248385 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3248384&cid=s_37394_48_f&fid=37394&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D20131569%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSION: Efficient motor control, which requires both time and practice, is needed to successfully use a reacher. Clients presented with reachers without sufficient time to develop motor skills unique to reacher use may be more likely to abandon this assistive device and fail to benefit from its function. PMID: 20131569 [PubMed - in process] (Source: The American Journal of Occupational Therapy) The American Journal of Occupational Therapy journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3248384 Fri, 01 Jan 2010 00:00:00 +0100 3248384 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3248383&cid=s_37394_48_f&fid=37394&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D20131570%26dopt%3DAbstract This study illustrates that cognitive evaluations used throughout the lifespan may require the appropriate visual acuity level to maximize performance. Occupational therapists' understanding of client factors and their effect on performance is fundamental to the client evaluation process. PMID: 20131570 [PubMed - in process] (Source: The American Journal of Occupational Therapy) The American Journal of Occupational Therapy journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3248383 Fri, 01 Jan 2010 00:00:00 +0100 3248383 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3248382&cid=s_37394_48_f&fid=37394&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D20131571%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSIONS: UFOV and SDSA are valid assessments of driving ability for stroke. The Divided Attention subtest of the UFOV can guide decision making of occupational therapists in stroke driver rehabilitation and in determining those who require further assessment on road because they pose a safety risk. Screening assists people with stroke to decide whether they are ready to have an on-road assessment. PMID: 20131571 [PubMed - in process] (Source: The American Journal of Occupational Therapy) The American Journal of Occupational Therapy journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3248382 Fri, 01 Jan 2010 00:00:00 +0100 3248382 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3248381&cid=s_37394_48_f&fid=37394&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D20131572%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSION: Results suggest that occupational therapists and educators should consider a variety of factors before recommending keyboarding as an alternative written communication method for people with handwriting difficulties. Moreover, different recommendations appear to be warranted for slow and fast keyboarders. PMID: 20131572 [PubMed - in process] (Source: The American Journal of Occupational Therapy) The American Journal of Occupational Therapy journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3248381 Fri, 01 Jan 2010 00:00:00 +0100 3248381 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3248380&cid=s_37394_48_f&fid=37394&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D20131573%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Hoppes S, Segal R Reactions to death have been studied extensively from psychological, behavioral, and physiological perspectives. Occupational adaptation to loss has received scant attention. Qualitative research was undertaken to identify and describe occupational responses in bereavement. The constant comparative approach was used to analyze and interpret the occupational responses. Adaptive strategies of occupational accommodation and assimilation were used after the death of a family member. Desire to sustain bonds with the deceased motivated specific occupational engagements. These occupational responses served to reconstruct meaning after the death of a family member. These findings contribute to understanding adaptation after death by adding an occupational perspective... The American Journal of Occupational Therapy journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3248380 Fri, 01 Jan 2010 00:00:00 +0100 3248380 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3248379&cid=s_37394_48_f&fid=37394&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D20131574%26dopt%3DAbstract This article is a description of that process for me and my family in our journey through perinatal loss. This autoethnography uses a personally situated account of perinatal death. This article is a form of self-narrative that places me and my family in social context through the lens of an occupational therapist. This article aims to convey the meanings attached to the experience of grief and loss in the context of participation in everyday occupations. By sharing a perspective on the lived experience and connecting it to the literature on grief and occupation, readers will be able to decide if the connection holds as valid from a theoretical and clinical perspective. PMID: 20131574 [PubMed - in process] (Source: The American Journal of Occupational Therapy) The American Journal of Occupational Therapy journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3248379 Fri, 01 Jan 2010 00:00:00 +0100 3248379 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3248378&cid=s_37394_48_f&fid=37394&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D20131575%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Larson E, von Eye A Experience sampling examined how temporality, the lived experience of time, varied related to specific activity qualities and experiences in everyday life. Thirty-five students completed electronic surveys regarding their current activity and feelings and rated the activity's novelty and complexity, their depth of emotional and intellectual engagement, the direction and depth of attention, and the demands of the activity on their skills. Using configural frequency analysis and an analysis of narrative responses, configurations of factors (types) associated with variations in perceived temporalities were described. Four composite types identified occurred with any temporality. In most habitual activities, time was perceived as passing the same as clock time.... The American Journal of Occupational Therapy journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3248378 Fri, 01 Jan 2010 00:00:00 +0100 3248378 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3248377&cid=s_37394_48_f&fid=37394&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D20131576%26dopt%3DAbstract This article reviews the steps of EBP and offers recommendations to overcome common barriers. For EBP to become integrated into practice, greater communication and collaboration among all stakeholders must occur. EBP and knowledge translation require multiple processes and coordinated efforts. Therefore, everyone from practitioners to employers has a role in increasing EBP and transferring knowledge for practice. To encourage discussion and actions, the article provides implications and recommendations for practitioners, researchers, educators, organizations, and policymakers. PMID: 20131576 [PubMed - in process] (Source: The American Journal of Occupational Therapy) The American Journal of Occupational Therapy journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3248377 Fri, 01 Jan 2010 00:00:00 +0100 3248377 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3248376&cid=s_37394_48_f&fid=37394&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D20131577%26dopt%3DAbstract This article provides a review on the state of the occupational therapy research published in the American Journal of Occupational Therapy (AJOT) in the area of productive aging in the past 2 years (2008-2009). The article identifies the types of research published, assesses how well the journal is meeting the Centennial Vision in productive aging research, and discusses implications for utilization of the evidence by occupational therapy practitioners. Although many basic research articles provide a foundation for future intervention development and further define practice roles, the AJOT articles addressing productive aging represent diverse research questions and have produced a body of knowledge that is not easily translated to practice. More effectiveness studies are needed to provide... The American Journal of Occupational Therapy journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3248376 Fri, 01 Jan 2010 00:00:00 +0100 3248376 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3248375&cid=s_37394_48_f&fid=37394&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D20131578%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Giles GM I describe the findings of one of the largest randomized controlled trials (RCTs) of rehabilitation after traumatic brain injury (TBI) ever conducted, examine the theoretical relationship between cognitive and functional rehabilitation after TBI, and describe the historical preference for cognitive (top-down) rather than functional (bottom-up) interventions. I also contrast the goals and principles of cognitive rehabilitation and of the neurofunctional approach of Giles and Clark-Wilson (1993; Giles, 2005)--a bottom-up approach. Findings of the RCT provide empirical support for both functional and cognitive interventions following acute TBI. In addition, they provide evidence that each type of intervention offers significant advantages for a specific subpopulation. Th... The American Journal of Occupational Therapy journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3248375 Fri, 01 Jan 2010 00:00:00 +0100 3248375 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3248374&cid=s_37394_48_f&fid=37394&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D20131579%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Baum C, Barrows C, Bass-Haugen JD, Chasanoff D, Dale L, Jenkins G, Kramer P, Moore MC, Raisor J, Wade B, Harvison N PMID: 20131579 [PubMed - in process] (Source: The American Journal of Occupational Therapy) The American Journal of Occupational Therapy journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3248374 Fri, 01 Jan 2010 00:00:00 +0100 3248374 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3200728&cid=s_37394_48_f&fid=37394&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D20092103%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Moyers Cleveland P PMID: 20092103 [PubMed - in process] (Source: The American Journal of Occupational Therapy) The American Journal of Occupational Therapy journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3200728 Sun, 01 Nov 2009 00:00:00 +0100 3200728 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3200727&cid=s_37394_48_f&fid=37394&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D20092104%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Schwartz KB PMID: 20092104 [PubMed - in process] (Source: The American Journal of Occupational Therapy) The American Journal of Occupational Therapy journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3200727 Sun, 01 Nov 2009 00:00:00 +0100 3200727 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3200726&cid=s_37394_48_f&fid=37394&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D20092105%26dopt%3DAbstract In this study, we used Patton's (1997) Utilization-Focused Program Evaluation to explore scope of services, therapist and client satisfaction, and perceived efficacy of services in a free-standing community-based mental health occupational therapy clinic. Surveys were administered to 36 clients and 9 therapists and followed up by qualitative interviews with 6 therapists. We identified characteristics unique to a free-standing psychiatric occupational therapy clinic, along with factors contributing to satisfaction and perceived efficacy of services. The importance of a supportive therapeutic environment and emphasis on the therapist-client relationship were cited as key factors influencing both satisfaction and effectiveness of service. Results are presented and compared with the existing l... The American Journal of Occupational Therapy journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3200726 Sun, 01 Nov 2009 00:00:00 +0100 3200726 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3200725&cid=s_37394_48_f&fid=37394&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D20092106%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSION: These findings strongly support the need to include evaluation of sensory processing in any clinical assessment of children who have sustained TBI. PMID: 20092106 [PubMed - in process] (Source: The American Journal of Occupational Therapy) The American Journal of Occupational Therapy journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3200725 Sun, 01 Nov 2009 00:00:00 +0100 3200725 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3200724&cid=s_37394_48_f&fid=37394&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D20092107%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSION: The VMI, TVMI, TVMS-R, and SVMPT exhibited multidimensionality, and it is recommended that the instruments be revised to enhance their construct validity and unidimensionality. PMID: 20092107 [PubMed - in process] (Source: The American Journal of Occupational Therapy) The American Journal of Occupational Therapy journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3200724 Sun, 01 Nov 2009 00:00:00 +0100 3200724 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3200723&cid=s_37394_48_f&fid=37394&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D20092108%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSION. The QoLS may assist clinicians and educators in evaluating students' school Q0L from a multidimensional perspective, including the school's physical environment, which has received little attention. PMID: 20092108 [PubMed - in process] (Source: The American Journal of Occupational Therapy) The American Journal of Occupational Therapy journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3200723 Sun, 01 Nov 2009 00:00:00 +0100 3200723 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3200722&cid=s_37394_48_f&fid=37394&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D20092109%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSION: Therapists at the facilities where the treatment was provided can feel confident that they are meeting benchmark standards and may strive in the future to achieve better outcomes. Further benchmarking studies are required to encourage therapists to evaluate their performance and implement strategies to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of practice. PMID: 20092109 [PubMed - in process] (Source: The American Journal of Occupational Therapy) The American Journal of Occupational Therapy journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3200722 Sun, 01 Nov 2009 00:00:00 +0100 3200722 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3200721&cid=s_37394_48_f&fid=37394&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D20092110%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSION: Use of the gel pad is not recommended to decrease pressure in supine. Because potential adverse effects may result from using the gel pad in supine and no clinical indicators were identified to direct practice, use of the gel pad in supine is not recommended as an intervention for decreasing interface pressure. PMID: 20092110 [PubMed - in process] (Source: The American Journal of Occupational Therapy) The American Journal of Occupational Therapy journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3200721 Sun, 01 Nov 2009 00:00:00 +0100 3200721 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3200720&cid=s_37394_48_f&fid=37394&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D20092111%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Arthanat S, Nochajski SM, Lenker JA, Bauer SM, Wu YW Assistive technology (AT) devices enable people with disabilities to function in multiple contexts and activities. The usability of such devices is fundamentally indicative of the user's level of participation in multiple roles and occupations. Seventy people who used power wheelchairs were interviewed using a novel tool, the Usability Scale for Assistive Technology (USAT). The USAT uses a human factors science framework to investigate the wheelchair user's perceived independence in mobility-related activities within home, workplace, community, and outdoors in accordance with the characteristics of the wheelchair, environmental factors, and abilities and skills of the user to operate the wheelchair. Descriptive analysis of t... The American Journal of Occupational Therapy journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3200720 Sun, 01 Nov 2009 00:00:00 +0100 3200720 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3200719&cid=s_37394_48_f&fid=37394&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D20092112%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSION: The resident was unable to achieve self-mobility with an intervention involving a modified power wheelchair. However, this study demonstrates that even supervised mobility can have a positive impact on affect and social participation. Observations from this study are being applied to the design and testing of the next generation of power wheelchairs intended for use by nursing home residents with dementia. PMID: 20092112 [PubMed - in process] (Source: The American Journal of Occupational Therapy) The American Journal of Occupational Therapy journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3200719 Sun, 01 Nov 2009 00:00:00 +0100 3200719 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3200718&cid=s_37394_48_f&fid=37394&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D20092113%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Lexell EM, Lund ML, Iwarsson S The purpose of this study was to gain an enhanced understanding of how people with multiple sclerosis (MS) experience their engagement in occupations. We interviewed 10 people and then analyzed the data gathered using the constant comparative method of grounded theory. The findings encompassed the core category "essentials of a constantly changing life", showing that along a continuum of change, the participants experienced a decreasing engagement in occupations that forced them to continuously struggle to maintain engagement. This struggle changed them and required them to construct a different life than before. Our findings suggest that professionals working in MS rehabilitation need to broaden their repertoire of interventions relevant to cond... The American Journal of Occupational Therapy journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3200718 Sun, 01 Nov 2009 00:00:00 +0100 3200718 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3200717&cid=s_37394_48_f&fid=37394&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D20092114%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Dirette D, Rozich A, Viau S PMID: 20092114 [PubMed - in process] (Source: The American Journal of Occupational Therapy) The American Journal of Occupational Therapy journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3200717 Sun, 01 Nov 2009 00:00:00 +0100 3200717 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3200716&cid=s_37394_48_f&fid=37394&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D20092115%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: PMID: 20092115 [PubMed - in process] (Source: The American Journal of Occupational Therapy) The American Journal of Occupational Therapy journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3200716 Sun, 01 Nov 2009 00:00:00 +0100 3200716 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3200715&cid=s_37394_48_f&fid=37394&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D20092116%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Brayman SJ, Clark GF, DeLany JV, Garza ER, Radomski MV, Ramsey R, Siebert C, Voelkerding K, LaVesser PD, Aird L, Lieberman D, These guidelines about supervision, roles, and responsibilities are to assist in the appropriate utilization of occupational therapists, occupational therapy assistants, and occupational therapy aides and in the appropriate and effective provision of occupational therapy services. It is expected that occupational therapy services are delivered in accordance with applicable state and federal regulations, relevant workplace policies, the Occupational Therapy Code of Ethics (AOTA, 2005), and continuing competency and professional development guidelines. PMID: 20092116 [PubMed - in process] (Source: The American Journal of Occupational Therapy) The American Journal of Occupational Therapy journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3200715 Sun, 01 Nov 2009 00:00:00 +0100 3200715 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3200714&cid=s_37394_48_f&fid=37394&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D20092117%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: PMID: 20092117 [PubMed - in process] (Source: The American Journal of Occupational Therapy) The American Journal of Occupational Therapy journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3200714 Sun, 01 Nov 2009 00:00:00 +0100 3200714 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3200713&cid=s_37394_48_f&fid=37394&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D20092118%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Hansen RH, Hinojosa J, PMID: 20092118 [PubMed - in process] (Source: The American Journal of Occupational Therapy) The American Journal of Occupational Therapy journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3200713 Sun, 01 Nov 2009 00:00:00 +0100 3200713 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3200712&cid=s_37394_48_f&fid=37394&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D20092119%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: PMID: 20092119 [PubMed - in process] (Source: The American Journal of Occupational Therapy) The American Journal of Occupational Therapy journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3200712 Sun, 01 Nov 2009 00:00:00 +0100 3200712 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3200711&cid=s_37394_48_f&fid=37394&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D20092120%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Roley SS, Bissell J, Clark GF, AOTA recognizes SI as one of several theories and methods used by occupational therapists and occupational therapy assistants working with children in public and private schools. Regardless of the theories and methods utilized, occupational therapy practitioners work within the framework of occupational therapy toward the desired outcome of health and participation through engagement in occupations that allow participation in a child's daily life (AOTA, 2008). When children demonstrate sensory-related deficits that interfere with their ability to access the general education curriculum, occupational therapy using a sensory integrative approach is appropriate. PMID: 20092120 [PubMed - in process] (Source: The American Journal of Occupational ... The American Journal of Occupational Therapy journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3200711 Sun, 01 Nov 2009 00:00:00 +0100 3200711 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3200710&cid=s_37394_48_f&fid=37394&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D20092121%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Watling R, Asher A, Chandler B, Mahaffey L, PMID: 20092121 [PubMed - in process] (Source: The American Journal of Occupational Therapy) The American Journal of Occupational Therapy journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3200710 Sun, 01 Nov 2009 00:00:00 +0100 3200710 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3200709&cid=s_37394_48_f&fid=37394&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D20092122%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Amaker RJ, Woods Y, Gerardi SM, PMID: 20092122 [PubMed - in process] (Source: The American Journal of Occupational Therapy) The American Journal of Occupational Therapy journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3200709 Sun, 01 Nov 2009 00:00:00 +0100 3200709 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3200708&cid=s_37394_48_f&fid=37394&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D20092123%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Fagan LA, Cabrera C, PMID: 20092123 [PubMed - in process] (Source: The American Journal of Occupational Therapy) The American Journal of Occupational Therapy journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3200708 Sun, 01 Nov 2009 00:00:00 +0100 3200708 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2844734&cid=s_37394_48_f&fid=37394&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D19785250%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Gutman SA PMID: 19785250 [PubMed - in process] (Source: The American Journal of Occupational Therapy) The American Journal of Occupational Therapy journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2844734 Mon, 31 Aug 2009 23:00:00 +0100 2844734 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2844733&cid=s_37394_48_f&fid=37394&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D19785251%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSION: The training program was demonstrated to have a significantly greater effect than the conventional training approach on metacomponential functioning and the component of problem representation. However, these benefits were not transferable to real-life situations. PMID: 19785251 [PubMed - in process] (Source: The American Journal of Occupational Therapy) The American Journal of Occupational Therapy journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2844733 Mon, 31 Aug 2009 23:00:00 +0100 2844733 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2844732&cid=s_37394_48_f&fid=37394&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D19785252%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSIONS: The data support the VMall's potential as a motivating and effective intervention tool for the rehabilitation of people poststroke who have multitasking deficits during the performance of daily tasks. However, because the sample was small, additional intervention studies with the VMall should be conducted. PMID: 19785252 [PubMed - in process] (Source: The American Journal of Occupational Therapy) The American Journal of Occupational Therapy journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2844732 Mon, 31 Aug 2009 23:00:00 +0100 2844732 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2844731&cid=s_37394_48_f&fid=37394&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D19785253%26dopt%3DAbstract In this study, we examined the application of the spacing effect in improving functional tasks. We used a within-subject design and included 10 participants with TBI and 15 HCs. In both the TBI and the HC groups, material learned under the spaced learning condition was recalled better than that learned under massed learning conditions. These results provide initial evidence supporting the use of the spacing effect to improve new learning of functional tasks for people with TBI. PMID: 19785253 [PubMed - in process] (Source: The American Journal of Occupational Therapy) The American Journal of Occupational Therapy journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2844731 Mon, 31 Aug 2009 23:00:00 +0100 2844731 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2844730&cid=s_37394_48_f&fid=37394&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D19785254%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSION: These research findings contribute to our theoretical knowledge in rehabilitation and promote adopting this approach for rehabilitation of adolescents with TBI. PMID: 19785254 [PubMed - in process] (Source: The American Journal of Occupational Therapy) The American Journal of Occupational Therapy journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2844730 Mon, 31 Aug 2009 23:00:00 +0100 2844730 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2844729&cid=s_37394_48_f&fid=37394&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D19785255%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSION: Goals provide structure, which facilitates participation in rehabilitation despite the presence of barriers, including reduced motivation and impaired self-awareness. A therapist-facilitated, structured, goal-setting process in which the client, therapist, and significant others work in partnership can enhance the process of goal setting and goal-directed rehabilitation in a community rehabilitation context. PMID: 19785255 [PubMed - in process] (Source: The American Journal of Occupational Therapy) The American Journal of Occupational Therapy journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2844729 Mon, 31 Aug 2009 23:00:00 +0100 2844729 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2844728&cid=s_37394_48_f&fid=37394&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D19785256%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSIONS: The brief dynamic assessment, developed for this study, provided an opportunity to observe the client's ability to incorporate strategy training and feedback across visual search tasks. This assessment approach has the potential to characterize learning profiles and to guide intervention decisions. PMID: 19785256 [PubMed - in process] (Source: The American Journal of Occupational Therapy) The American Journal of Occupational Therapy journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2844728 Mon, 31 Aug 2009 23:00:00 +0100 2844728 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2844727&cid=s_37394_48_f&fid=37394&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D19785257%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSIONS. To assist clinicians and researchers in making decisions regarding testing the driving performance of people with TBI, we provide recommendations for neuropsychological tests; off-road tests; self-report, other report, and postinjury disability status; and comprehensive driving evaluation. PMID: 19785257 [PubMed - in process] (Source: The American Journal of Occupational Therapy) The American Journal of Occupational Therapy journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2844727 Mon, 31 Aug 2009 23:00:00 +0100 2844727 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2844726&cid=s_37394_48_f&fid=37394&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D19785258%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSIONS: The results support the reliability and validity of the Kettle Test as a top-down measure of cognition-in-function in people at discharge from stroke rehabilitation. PMID: 19785258 [PubMed - in process] (Source: The American Journal of Occupational Therapy) The American Journal of Occupational Therapy journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2844726 Mon, 31 Aug 2009 23:00:00 +0100 2844726 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2844725&cid=s_37394_48_f&fid=37394&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D19785259%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Shih MM, Rogers JC, Skidmore ER, Irrgang JJ, Holm MB An understandable measure to describe disabilities after stroke is important for clinical practice; practitioners often use multiple measures that contain different scoring systems and scales to rate activities of daily living (ADL) independence. We compared the construct of independence in five measures used with stroke survivors. The measures evaluated independence of the stroke survivors somewhat differently. The Rasch analysis Partial Credit Model converted items from these measures to a single metric, yielding an item difficulty hierarchy of all items from the measures. Data from the measures should be interpreted carefully because other concepts or constructs in addition to ADL independence are included in some of the ... The American Journal of Occupational Therapy journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2844725 Mon, 31 Aug 2009 23:00:00 +0100 2844725 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2844724&cid=s_37394_48_f&fid=37394&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D19785260%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSION: Clinical practice implications relate to client-centered goal setting, contexts and environments in which therapy occurs, and provision of information to patients and families. PMID: 19785260 [PubMed - in process] (Source: The American Journal of Occupational Therapy) The American Journal of Occupational Therapy journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2844724 Mon, 31 Aug 2009 23:00:00 +0100 2844724 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2844723&cid=s_37394_48_f&fid=37394&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D19785261%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Wolf TJ, Baum C, Conner LT Stroke is one of the most life-altering syndromes affecting the world population. Rehabilitation for people experiencing stroke is focused almost exclusively on self-care activities and being able to return home and has little to no focus on work rehabilitation or community reintegration. The Cognitive Rehabilitation Research Group (CRRG) at the Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis was formed with the vision of improving everyday life for people after stroke by translating knowledge from neuroscience into treatment programs for productive living. Descriptive analysis of the intake assessment from the CRRG Clinical Core (N = 7,740) revealed three important findings: The age at stroke is decreasing, most strokes are neurologically mild... The American Journal of Occupational Therapy journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2844723 Mon, 31 Aug 2009 23:00:00 +0100 2844723 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2844722&cid=s_37394_48_f&fid=37394&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D19785262%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSION: People with hemianopsia experience limitations in specific ADLs as a direct result of the disruption of the visual field. Further investigation is needed to confirm these findings and explore interventions to improve ADL performance. PMID: 19785262 [PubMed - in process] (Source: The American Journal of Occupational Therapy) The American Journal of Occupational Therapy journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2844722 Mon, 31 Aug 2009 23:00:00 +0100 2844722 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2844721&cid=s_37394_48_f&fid=37394&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D19785263%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSIONS: After mTBI, people may be at significant risk for persistent executive deficits and restrictions in participation that warrant occupational therapy intervention. PMID: 19785263 [PubMed - in process] (Source: The American Journal of Occupational Therapy) The American Journal of Occupational Therapy journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2844721 Mon, 31 Aug 2009 23:00:00 +0100 2844721 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2844720&cid=s_37394_48_f&fid=37394&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D19785264%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSION: Results suggest that people with BI have showering habits that differ from those WBI. Correlations, regardless of group, showed that older people showered longer, and people with more education used more showering products. PMID: 19785264 [PubMed - in process] (Source: The American Journal of Occupational Therapy) The American Journal of Occupational Therapy journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2844720 Mon, 31 Aug 2009 23:00:00 +0100 2844720 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2844719&cid=s_37394_48_f&fid=37394&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D19785265%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Radomski MV, Davidson L, Voydetich D, Erickson MW More occupational therapists are needed to provide client-centered, evidence-based rehabilitation to the large numbers of service members who sustained mild traumatic brain injury (mTBI) while deployed in Afghanistan and Iraq. The Proponency for Rehabilitation and Reintegration tasked a team of occupational and physical therapists to assemble evidence-based best practices specific to mTBI. Despite the fact that evidence-based reviews, guidelines, and research regarding occupational therapy for mTBI are sparse, the team developed the Clinical Practice Guidance: Occupational Therapy and Physical Therapy for Mild Traumatic Brain Injury. Occupational therapy practice recommendations specific to client education, vision, cognition, ... The American Journal of Occupational Therapy journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2844719 Mon, 31 Aug 2009 23:00:00 +0100 2844719 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2844718&cid=s_37394_48_f&fid=37394&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D19785266%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Fisher TF, Crabtree JL PMID: 19785266 [PubMed - in process] (Source: The American Journal of Occupational Therapy) The American Journal of Occupational Therapy journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2844718 Mon, 31 Aug 2009 23:00:00 +0100 2844718 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2741695&cid=s_37394_48_f&fid=37394&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D19708466%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Gutman SA PMID: 19708466 [PubMed - in process] (Source: The American Journal of Occupational Therapy) The American Journal of Occupational Therapy journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2741695 Tue, 30 Jun 2009 23:00:00 +0100 2741695 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2741694&cid=s_37394_48_f&fid=37394&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D19708467%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSION: Potentially problematic postural behaviors are common among keyboard users. Our results suggest that occupational therapists must systematically assess postures on both the right and the left sides to develop the most effective intervention strategies. PMID: 19708467 [PubMed - in process] (Source: The American Journal of Occupational Therapy) The American Journal of Occupational Therapy journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2741694 Tue, 30 Jun 2009 23:00:00 +0100 2741694 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2741693&cid=s_37394_48_f&fid=37394&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D19708468%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Giuffrida CG, Demery JA, Reyes LR, Lebowitz BK, Hanlon RE The number of people with traumatic brain injury (TBI) having persistent deficits that compromise their ability to perform everyday skills is increasing. Previous occupation-based studies indicate that computer-based skills using repetitive practice may be a viable option for retraining. We investigated the effects of different practice schedules on skill learning in 6 men with TBI. Participants with significant impairments in processing and fine motor control practiced 3 tasks using a random (n = 3) or a blocked (n = 3) ordered practice schedule. Practice occurred for 55 min/day for 13 days with retention and transfer trials taking place 2 weeks after training. Both groups showed a significant increase in performance d... The American Journal of Occupational Therapy journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2741693 Tue, 30 Jun 2009 23:00:00 +0100 2741693 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2741692&cid=s_37394_48_f&fid=37394&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D19708469%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSION: More sessions were spent on prefunctional than on functional activities, and musculoskeletal intervention strategies were most common. Future research studies are warranted to determine the most effective intervention for this client population. PMID: 19708469 [PubMed - in process] (Source: The American Journal of Occupational Therapy) The American Journal of Occupational Therapy journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2741692 Tue, 30 Jun 2009 23:00:00 +0100 2741692 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2741691&cid=s_37394_48_f&fid=37394&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D19708470%26dopt%3DAbstract We examined the psychometric properties (internal consistency, concurrent criterion validity, and known-group validity) of the Loewenstein Occupational Therapy Cognitive Assessment (LOTCA) in people with intellectual disabilities. A total of 111 people with intellectual disabilities and 19 people with no disabilities were included. We used Cronbach's alpha, Spearman's rho, the Kruskal-Wallis test, and one-way analysis of variance for analysis, where appropriate. Results showed good internal consistency on Orientation, Visual Perception, Spatial Perception, Visuomotor Organization, and Thinking Operations subscales (Cronbach's alphas = .82, .74, .76, .86, and .80, respectively), but not on the Motor Praxis subscale (alpha = .48). We found significant correlations between participants' perfo... The American Journal of Occupational Therapy journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2741691 Tue, 30 Jun 2009 23:00:00 +0100 2741691 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2741690&cid=s_37394_48_f&fid=37394&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D19708471%26dopt%3DAbstract This article presents a randomized controlled study evaluating the effect of a 5-month intervention directed toward improving sensory impairment, digestion, and sleep in 46 children with autism < age 6. The intervention, Qigong Sensory Training (QST), is a qigong massage intervention based in Chinese medicine. It is two-pronged: Trainers work with children directly 20 times over 5 months, and parents give the massage daily to their children. Improvement was evaluated in two settings--preschool and home--by teachers (blind to group) and parents. Teacher evaluations showed that treated children had significant classroom improvement of social and language skills and reduction in autistic behavior compared with wait-list control participants. These findings were confirmed by parent data, in... The American Journal of Occupational Therapy journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2741690 Tue, 30 Jun 2009 23:00:00 +0100 2741690 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2741689&cid=s_37394_48_f&fid=37394&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D19708472%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSIONS: Occupational therapists treating children with ADHD and SOR should be aware that these children may also have anxiety and discuss options with families for prevention or treatment. PMID: 19708472 [PubMed - in process] (Source: The American Journal of Occupational Therapy) The American Journal of Occupational Therapy journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2741689 Tue, 30 Jun 2009 23:00:00 +0100 2741689 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2741688&cid=s_37394_48_f&fid=37394&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D19708473%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSION: SI, NDT, and PM improved sensorimotor function among children with mild mental retardation. The choice of sensorimotor approaches should be determined on the basis of the child's particular needs because each approach may have an advantage in certain aspects of sensorimotor function. PMID: 19708473 [PubMed - in process] (Source: The American Journal of Occupational Therapy) The American Journal of Occupational Therapy journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2741688 Tue, 30 Jun 2009 23:00:00 +0100 2741688 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2741687&cid=s_37394_48_f&fid=37394&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D19708474%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSIONS: A sense of intimacy and relaxation, provided by the Snoezelen environment, is important in facilitating family occupations for this population. Interventions in occupational therapy must be designed that take these requirements into consideration. PMID: 19708474 [PubMed - in process] (Source: The American Journal of Occupational Therapy) The American Journal of Occupational Therapy journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2741687 Tue, 30 Jun 2009 23:00:00 +0100 2741687 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2741686&cid=s_37394_48_f&fid=37394&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D19708475%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSION: The students adopted both a functional and a psychosocial perspective of their devices, and providers should neglect neither. Children and youth need both verbal information and practical experience using devices to be able to make informed decisions. PMID: 19708475 [PubMed - in process] (Source: The American Journal of Occupational Therapy) The American Journal of Occupational Therapy journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2741686 Tue, 30 Jun 2009 23:00:00 +0100 2741686 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2741685&cid=s_37394_48_f&fid=37394&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D19708476%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSION: The scale-level reliabilities of both tests were satisfactory in children with cerebral palsy. Although most subscales of the TVPS-R had acceptable test-retest or interrater agreement, all subscales of the TVPS-R had large SRDs, limiting their clinical utility. PMID: 19708476 [PubMed - in process] (Source: The American Journal of Occupational Therapy) The American Journal of Occupational Therapy journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2741685 Tue, 30 Jun 2009 23:00:00 +0100 2741685 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2741684&cid=s_37394_48_f&fid=37394&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D19708477%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSION: The ability to inhibit misleading contextual information and find an appropriate frame of reference may be an important developmental process in visual-motor skill development. Implications for assessment and task analysis are discussed. PMID: 19708477 [PubMed - in process] (Source: The American Journal of Occupational Therapy) The American Journal of Occupational Therapy journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2741684 Tue, 30 Jun 2009 23:00:00 +0100 2741684 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2741683&cid=s_37394_48_f&fid=37394&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D19708478%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Yerxa EJ Traditional science and medical practice in the 21st century often separate the I of consciousness, the person who experiences daily life, from the it of an object that can be probed, tested, and fixed. This separation may also influence the development of occupational science and the practice of occupational therapy to the detriment of the profession. Occupation must be done and experienced by an I who initiates it and is conscious of its effects. Occupational science needs to become an integral science uniting the I of intention with the it of behavior, the we of cultures and the they of social systems. Our scholars need to debate the unique nature of our science, identify the ethics and values central to inquiry and intervention, and broaden and personalize the evi... The American Journal of Occupational Therapy journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2741683 Tue, 30 Jun 2009 23:00:00 +0100 2741683 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2741682&cid=s_37394_48_f&fid=37394&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D19708479%26dopt%3DAbstract In this study, we examine perceived cultural competence in a sample of 477 occupational therapists. The study's results indicate that among the variables that most affected how therapists rate their level of cultural competence were prior training and favorable attitudes toward cultural competence. Prior training, both formal and informal, was positively correlated with higher levels of cultural competence. In addition, practitioners who placed more value on cultural competence and felt more culturally competent to address the needs of diverse clients scored higher across all of the dimensions of cultural competence measured. These dimensions included cultural awareness and knowledge, cultural skills, and organizational support for multicultural practice. The results have implications for ... The American Journal of Occupational Therapy journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2741682 Tue, 30 Jun 2009 23:00:00 +0100 2741682 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2741681&cid=s_37394_48_f&fid=37394&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D19708480%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSIONS: The B&B Test is a reliable measure of upper-extremity function in fibromyalgia patients and is able to reveal a reduction in upper-extremity function in these patients compared with both healthy control participants and normative scores. PMID: 19708480 [PubMed - in process] (Source: The American Journal of Occupational Therapy) The American Journal of Occupational Therapy journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2741681 Tue, 30 Jun 2009 23:00:00 +0100 2741681 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2741680&cid=s_37394_48_f&fid=37394&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D19708481%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Reynolds S, Lou JQ PMID: 19708481 [PubMed - in process] (Source: The American Journal of Occupational Therapy) The American Journal of Occupational Therapy journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2741680 Tue, 30 Jun 2009 23:00:00 +0100 2741680 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2542284&cid=s_37394_48_f&fid=37394&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D19522131%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Gutman SA Factors accounting for the profession's dearth of effectiveness studies to date may include (1) confusion about the differences between basic and applied research, (2) biases in the academic system that promote and reward basic research activities, (3) greater public and private funding for basic research than for clinical (applied) research, (4) difficulties inherent in conducting effectiveness studies, and (5) competing responsibilities for faculty and clinician time commitments. Although these factors may impede occupational therapy researchers from participating in effectiveness studies, strategies can be developed to promote the profession's increased participation in evidence-based research. Part II of this editorial, which follows in the next AJOT issue, will ... The American Journal of Occupational Therapy journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2542284 Thu, 30 Apr 2009 23:00:00 +0100 2542284 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2542283&cid=s_37394_48_f&fid=37394&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D19522132%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSION: The case report suggests that ISE could improve the employment outcomes of people with SMI. Moreover, changes in the participant's self-efficacy and quality of life were shown to be driven by the successful employment experience. PMID: 19522132 [PubMed - in process] (Source: The American Journal of Occupational Therapy) The American Journal of Occupational Therapy journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2542283 Thu, 30 Apr 2009 23:00:00 +0100 2542283 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2542282&cid=s_37394_48_f&fid=37394&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D19522133%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSION: The results support the effectiveness of the supported education program. A significant number of participants were able to improve their basic academic skills, enhance professional behaviors and social skills, and return to the school or work environment. PMID: 19522133 [PubMed - in process] (Source: The American Journal of Occupational Therapy) The American Journal of Occupational Therapy journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2542282 Thu, 30 Apr 2009 23:00:00 +0100 2542282 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2542281&cid=s_37394_48_f&fid=37394&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D19522134%26dopt%3DAbstract DISCUSSION: Deficits in specific speech and language disorders were associated with motor impairments. This finding might be important for the development of daily living and academic skills in children with speech and language impairments. PMID: 19522134 [PubMed - in process] (Source: The American Journal of Occupational Therapy) The American Journal of Occupational Therapy journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2542281 Thu, 30 Apr 2009 23:00:00 +0100 2542281 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2542280&cid=s_37394_48_f&fid=37394&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D19522135%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSION: To promote school participation of students with disabilities, occupational therapists should consider a confluence of child, environmental, and task factors rather than focusing on individual aspects. PMID: 19522135 [PubMed - in process] (Source: The American Journal of Occupational Therapy) The American Journal of Occupational Therapy journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2542280 Thu, 30 Apr 2009 23:00:00 +0100 2542280 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2542279&cid=s_37394_48_f&fid=37394&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D19522136%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSION: Therapists providing early intervention services within the home environment may benefit from the theory in their creation and modeling of naturalistic interventions with infants and families. PMID: 19522136 [PubMed - in process] (Source: The American Journal of Occupational Therapy) The American Journal of Occupational Therapy journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2542279 Thu, 30 Apr 2009 23:00:00 +0100 2542279 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2542278&cid=s_37394_48_f&fid=37394&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D19522137%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Gere DR, Capps SC, Mitchell DW, Grubbs E Gifted children often display sensitivities to their environment that vary from those of the general population. Data were gathered on 6- to 11-year-old gifted children attending a public elementary school gifted program. Parents completed Dunn's (1999) Sensory Profile questionnaire regarding their child. Two primary analyses were conducted: (1) a comparison of the gifted children's sensory sensitivity with Sensory Profile norms and (2) an examination of the internal consistency of the Sensory Profile for the gifted sample. Gifted children were more sensitive to their environment and reacted with heightened emotional and behavioral responses than did children of average intelligence. Internal consistencies for the 14 Sensory Profile sec... The American Journal of Occupational Therapy journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2542278 Thu, 30 Apr 2009 23:00:00 +0100 2542278 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2542277&cid=s_37394_48_f&fid=37394&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D19522138%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSION: The findings have significant practice implications for occupational therapists who provide services for adults with SCI living in the community. The importance of combining an initial individualized preventive intervention with structured follow-up within a person's unique everyday life setting is further explored. PMID: 19522138 [PubMed - in process] (Source: The American Journal of Occupational Therapy) The American Journal of Occupational Therapy journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2542277 Thu, 30 Apr 2009 23:00:00 +0100 2542277 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2542276&cid=s_37394_48_f&fid=37394&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D19522139%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSION: Falls after discharge home were common in this group of stroke survivors. Future research is needed to better understand the impact of fall-related consequences and to explore strategies for fall prevention. PMID: 19522139 [PubMed - in process] (Source: The American Journal of Occupational Therapy) The American Journal of Occupational Therapy journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2542276 Thu, 30 Apr 2009 23:00:00 +0100 2542276 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2542275&cid=s_37394_48_f&fid=37394&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D19522140%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSION: Improved upper-extremity function continued over a 5-year period after constraint-induced therapy; however, poststroke fatigue remained an influential limiting factor. PMID: 19522140 [PubMed - in process] (Source: The American Journal of Occupational Therapy) The American Journal of Occupational Therapy journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2542275 Thu, 30 Apr 2009 23:00:00 +0100 2542275 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2542274&cid=s_37394_48_f&fid=37394&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D19522141%26dopt%3DAbstract This study identifies the meaning of context in recapturing self-care after a stroke or spinal cord injury (SCI). Recapturingdenotes the process of engaging in self-care to regain the ability to participate in self-care activities. Five people who had had a stroke and 6 people with SCI were interviewed 1-3 months after onset. The interviews were open ended and transcribed verbatim. They were analyzed by using the empirical, phenomenological, psychological method, which identified 6 main characteristics describing the role of context in recapturing self-care: (1) support from others, (2) an air of expectation, (3) extended time, (4) new daily structure, (5) therapeutic relationship as enabling possibility, and (6) gradual change in challenge. These findings showed that rehabilitation profes... The American Journal of Occupational Therapy journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2542274 Thu, 30 Apr 2009 23:00:00 +0100 2542274 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2542273&cid=s_37394_48_f&fid=37394&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D19522142%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Carver MD Intermittent self-catheterization is common for patients who have neurogenic bladder associated with traumatic brain injury (TBI). Intermittent self-catheterization is considered the gold standard for bladder drainage because of the significantly decreased incidence of urinary tract infection in comparison with other catheterization methods. Occupational therapists educate patients in how to complete intermittent self-catheterization and assist them with adaptive equipment so that they may catheterize themselves independently. This case study describes adaptive equipment fabricated to allow a male patient with TBI who was independent with intermittent self-catheterization to continue independent intermittent self-catheterization after a second injury resulting in hem... The American Journal of Occupational Therapy journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2542273 Thu, 30 Apr 2009 23:00:00 +0100 2542273 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2542272&cid=s_37394_48_f&fid=37394&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D19522143%26dopt%3DAbstract The objective of this instrumental case study was to explore interrelationships among routine activity situations on 2 Alzheimer's special care units (SCUs) and 2 resident quality-of-life (QoL) indicators: daily time use and emotional well-being. Fourteen residents participated. We collected data across four 12-hr days using computer-assisted direct observations and computed associations of activity situations with QoL indicators and mean durations of QoL indicators in activity situations and daily by facility. We compared mean durations of QoL indicators across facilities and analyzed time-use profiles of 2 residents. We found that participants' capacities for activity engagement and emotional vitality were infrequently expressed at both SCUs. Diminished QoL was attributable to participan... The American Journal of Occupational Therapy journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2542272 Thu, 30 Apr 2009 23:00:00 +0100 2542272 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2542271&cid=s_37394_48_f&fid=37394&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D19522144%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Darragh AR, Huddleston W, King P Occupational therapists are at risk of work-related injuries (WRIs) because of the demanding nature of their work. However, information about WRIs and musculoskeletal disorders among occupational therapists is limited. For comparison, research indicates that up to 91% of physical therapists experience work-related musculoskeletal disorders (WMSDs) and pain. The purpose of this study was to gather new information about the prevalence, severity, and characteristics of work-related musculoskeletal symptoms and injuries among occupational therapists and to compare this information with physical therapists in the state of Wisconsin. Investigators mailed surveys to 3,297 randomly selected physical and occupational therapists living in Wisconsin. Resu... The American Journal of Occupational Therapy journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2542271 Thu, 30 Apr 2009 23:00:00 +0100 2542271 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2542270&cid=s_37394_48_f&fid=37394&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D19522145%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Murphy SL, Robinson JC, Lin SH Systematic reviews (SRs) are increasingly used in the health professions to evaluate research evidence to guide practice and justify reimbursement for services. Despite the importance of SRs in the health professions, there is no definitive guide for how to conduct a useful, high-quality review. In this article we will (1) provide an overview of the process of writing a traditional SR with particular emphasis on design and conduct, (2) discuss limitations of the traditional SR in occupational therapy, and (3) describe how information is synthesized and used for clinical practice. PMID: 19522145 [PubMed - in process] (Source: The American Journal of Occupational Therapy) The American Journal of Occupational Therapy journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2542270 Thu, 30 Apr 2009 23:00:00 +0100 2542270 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2542269&cid=s_37394_48_f&fid=37394&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D19522146%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSION: Internal validity was supported for 15 of the 18 Activity Performance scales. Each scale is psychometrically sound in measuring a specific functional task. The reliable hierarchical pattern of the assessment helps anticipate and document the student's progress in functional performance from easier to more difficult school tasks. PMID: 19522146 [PubMed - in process] (Source: The American Journal of Occupational Therapy) The American Journal of Occupational Therapy journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2542269 Thu, 30 Apr 2009 23:00:00 +0100 2542269 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2542297&cid=s_37394_48_f&fid=37394&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D19432049%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Gutman SA These factors are important to consider when appraising the strength of research evidence. Although all studies have limitations, applied designs that address many of the factors described here can provide stronger evidence of the effectiveness of occupational therapy intervention. This appraisal process is critical not only to build the profession's body of evidence but also to ensure that our evidence is considered scientifically sound and credible by insurers, fellow health care professionals, and consumers. PMID: 19432049 [PubMed - indexed for MEDLINE] (Source: The American Journal of Occupational Therapy) The American Journal of Occupational Therapy journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2542297 Sun, 01 Mar 2009 00:00:00 +0100 2542297 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2542296&cid=s_37394_48_f&fid=37394&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D19432050%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSION: The key finding supports the hypothesis that pet owners with serious mental illness living in the community demonstrate higher social community integration. Implications for future research and practice are discussed. PMID: 19432050 [PubMed - indexed for MEDLINE] (Source: The American Journal of Occupational Therapy) The American Journal of Occupational Therapy journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2542296 Sun, 01 Mar 2009 00:00:00 +0100 2542296 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2542295&cid=s_37394_48_f&fid=37394&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D19432051%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSIONS: The results provide a preliminary description of how the sensory processing of adults with OCD differs from that of the general population and preliminary support for the AASP's discriminant validity. PMID: 19432051 [PubMed - indexed for MEDLINE] (Source: The American Journal of Occupational Therapy) The American Journal of Occupational Therapy journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2542295 Sun, 01 Mar 2009 00:00:00 +0100 2542295 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2542294&cid=s_37394_48_f&fid=37394&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D19432052%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSION: Results indicate that awareness of driving ability may be measured with substantial accuracy using DriveAware in senior drivers with neurological impairments. The psychometric properties of DriveAware require further research. PMID: 19432052 [PubMed - indexed for MEDLINE] (Source: The American Journal of Occupational Therapy) The American Journal of Occupational Therapy journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2542294 Sun, 01 Mar 2009 00:00:00 +0100 2542294 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2542293&cid=s_37394_48_f&fid=37394&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D19432053%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSION: The results point to the importance of discussing cognitive symptoms with people with MS and their caregivers. PMID: 19432053 [PubMed - indexed for MEDLINE] (Source: The American Journal of Occupational Therapy) The American Journal of Occupational Therapy journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2542293 Sun, 01 Mar 2009 00:00:00 +0100 2542293 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2542292&cid=s_37394_48_f&fid=37394&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D19432054%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSION: Findings demonstrated that for this sample of children, significant improvements in fine motor and emergent literacy function were made. PMID: 19432054 [PubMed - indexed for MEDLINE] (Source: The American Journal of Occupational Therapy) The American Journal of Occupational Therapy journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2542292 Sun, 01 Mar 2009 00:00:00 +0100 2542292 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2542291&cid=s_37394_48_f&fid=37394&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D19432055%26dopt%3DAbstract This study describes sensory experiences of children with and without autism. Parents of 66 preschoolers (29 typically developing; 37 with autism) described situations in which their child had "good" and "bad" sensory experiences and their perception of how these situations felt to the child. The most common unpleasant experiences for both groups related to sound; the most common pleasant experiences involved touch and movement. Children with autism were reported to have more extreme or unusual experiences and negative food-related experiences than typically developing peers. Parental explanations for children's responses focused on the qualities of the child, stimulus, or context. Parents of children with autism were more likely to recognize elements in their children's experiences as bei... The American Journal of Occupational Therapy journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2542291 Sun, 01 Mar 2009 00:00:00 +0100 2542291 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2542290&cid=s_37394_48_f&fid=37394&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D19432056%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSIONS: Children are aware of their handwriting deficits and are able to report them. Children's reports may contribute to the identification of dysgraphia and facilitate their participation in occupational therapy intervention and in class. PMID: 19432056 [PubMed - indexed for MEDLINE] (Source: The American Journal of Occupational Therapy) The American Journal of Occupational Therapy journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2542290 Sun, 01 Mar 2009 00:00:00 +0100 2542290 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2542289&cid=s_37394_48_f&fid=37394&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D19432057%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSION: This study demonstrated that occupational therapy students can be reliable raters after being trained and tested for competency. To improve psychometric properties for instruments commonly used in the profession, students can participate in collecting normative data for hand-held dynamometry. PMID: 19432057 [PubMed - indexed for MEDLINE] (Source: The American Journal of Occupational Therapy) The American Journal of Occupational Therapy journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2542289 Sun, 01 Mar 2009 00:00:00 +0100 2542289 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2542288&cid=s_37394_48_f&fid=37394&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D19432058%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Taylor RR, Lee SW, Kielhofner G, Ketkar M Practitioners' preparation for, attitudes toward, and experience of the therapeutic relationship and use of self were explored using a survey study with a random sample of 1,000 American Occupational Therapy Association members. Participants reported a high value for the therapeutic relationship and use of self; most felt that they were inadequately trained and that the field lacks sufficient knowledge in these areas. Regardless of practitioners' age, gender, experience level, setting, treatment intensity, and client impairment, those who placed higher value on the use of self and had more training related to the therapeutic use of self were more likely to report interpersonal difficulties and feelings of positive regard for clients an... The American Journal of Occupational Therapy journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2542288 Sun, 01 Mar 2009 00:00:00 +0100 2542288 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2542287&cid=s_37394_48_f&fid=37394&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D19432059%26dopt%3DAbstract We examined sensory-processing disorder (SPD) in children with cochlear implants and explored the relationship between SPD and duration of hearing loss or duration of cochlear implant use. Caregivers of 30 children completed the Sensory Profile Questionnaire (SPQ). Seventy percent of the children showed "at-risk" or "different" behaviors in one or more of five categories of the SPQ: auditory, visual, vestibular, tactile, and oral processing. No noteworthy relationships surfaced between duration of deafness or duration of cochlear implant use and the atypical behaviors identified. To validate these findings further, postrotary nystagmus (PRN) testing and Miller's Assessment for Preschoolers (MAP) were administered to a subset of children. PRN was atypical in all 6 children tested. MAP findi... The American Journal of Occupational Therapy journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2542287 Sun, 01 Mar 2009 00:00:00 +0100 2542287 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2542286&cid=s_37394_48_f&fid=37394&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D19432060%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSIONS: Mothers with scleroderma have difficulty with aspects of motherhood. The findings that pain, fatigue, and activity limitations were related to mothering suggest areas for occupational therapy intervention. PMID: 19432060 [PubMed - indexed for MEDLINE] (Source: The American Journal of Occupational Therapy) The American Journal of Occupational Therapy journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2542286 Sun, 01 Mar 2009 00:00:00 +0100 2542286 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2542285&cid=s_37394_48_f&fid=37394&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D19432061%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Mallinson T, Fischer H, Rogers JC, Ehrlich-Jones L, Chang R Occupational therapy seldom reports the outcomes of intervention programs to reflect the impact on public health indicators. Consequently, our professions' effect on public health goals is limited. We propose professional coherence in intervention practices and in reporting of screening, monitoring, and outcome indicators in population-level statistics that will enable occupational therapy to take an integral role in health promotion for people with chronic diseases (or disorders), including those with arthritis, in the 21st century. PMID: 19432061 [PubMed - indexed for MEDLINE] (Source: The American Journal of Occupational Therapy) The American Journal of Occupational Therapy journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2542285 Sun, 01 Mar 2009 00:00:00 +0100 2542285 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2164385&cid=s_37394_48_f&fid=37394&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D19192723%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Braveman B, Bass-Haugen JD PMID: 19192723 [PubMed - in process] (Source: The American Journal of Occupational Therapy) The American Journal of Occupational Therapy journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2164385 Thu, 01 Jan 2009 05:00:00 +0100 2164385 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2164384&cid=s_37394_48_f&fid=37394&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D19192724%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Braveman B, Suarez-Balcazar Y Social justice and occupational justice have received increased attention in the occupational therapy literature. This evolving discourse has focused on establishing a connection between the effects of social injustice and the resulting negative influences on occupational participation. This literature has also addressed the role of occupational therapists in responding to social injustice at the societal, population, or individual levels. We examine the two most well-known theories of social justice to understand the responsibility of organizations, institutions, or governments in providing for people who have experienced difficulties in maintaining self-sufficiency. We use two case examples to illustrate how community-based organizations act as ... The American Journal of Occupational Therapy journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2164384 Thu, 01 Jan 2009 05:00:00 +0100 2164384 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2164383&cid=s_37394_48_f&fid=37394&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D19192725%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Bass-Haugen JD Healthy People 2010 identified elimination of health disparities as a national priority. Few studies in the occupational therapy literature document health disparities. The purpose of this study was to examine the evidence on U.S. health disparities with specific relevance to occupational therapy and by racial/ethnic groups and income levels. National survey data were used to identify variables related to occupational performance or occupational therapy services that showed evidence of disparities. Data on U.S. citizens included health and behavioral characteristics, activity profiles, home and work environments, experiences in health systems, and outcomes of health care services. On many variables, the nature of differences for non-White groups and lower income... The American Journal of Occupational Therapy journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2164383 Thu, 01 Jan 2009 05:00:00 +0100 2164383 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2164382&cid=s_37394_48_f&fid=37394&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D19192726%26dopt%3DAbstract DISCUSSION: Occupational therapy practitioners practicing from a social justice paradigm have a responsibility to ensure that client goals to live in the least restrictive environments possible are realized. Implications for long-term-care referral practices, advocacy-based interventions, and partnership with the disability community are discussed. PMID: 19192726 [PubMed - in process] (Source: The American Journal of Occupational Therapy) The American Journal of Occupational Therapy journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2164382 Thu, 01 Jan 2009 05:00:00 +0100 2164382 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2164381&cid=s_37394_48_f&fid=37394&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D19192727%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Blakeney AB, Marshall A OBJECTIVE: To introduce evidence of the critical link between water quality and human occupations. METHOD: A participatory action research design was used to complete a three-phase project. Phase 1 included mapping the watershed of Letcher County, Kentucky. Phase 2 consisted of surveying 122 Letcher County health professionals. Phase 3, the primary focus of this article, consisted of interviews with Letcher County adults regarding their lived experiences with water. The Occupational Therapy Practice Framework: Domain and Process (American Occupational Therapy Association, 2002) was used to structure questions. The Model of Occupational Justice provided the theoretical framework for presentation of the results. RESULTS: The watershed in Letcher County, K... The American Journal of Occupational Therapy journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2164381 Thu, 01 Jan 2009 05:00:00 +0100 2164381 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2164380&cid=s_37394_48_f&fid=37394&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D19192728%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Blanchard SA Obesity is a health disparity related to environmental, social, and physical health issues, including ethnicity, education, and gender. The purpose of this study was to examine the relationship among obesity, age, education, and socioeconomic status and the relationship between obesity and depression among African-American women living in Omaha, Nebraska. A convenience sample of 378 African-American women completed the African-American Female Health Survey, which included the Center for Epidemiologic Studies Depression scale. Body mass index (BMI) was used to measure obesity. Results indicated that 87% of the women were overweight; mean BMI was 32.78 with high cardiovascular disease risks. There was a statistically significant and positive relationship between dep... The American Journal of Occupational Therapy journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2164380 Thu, 01 Jan 2009 05:00:00 +0100 2164380 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2164379&cid=s_37394_48_f&fid=37394&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D19192729%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Bazyk S, Bazyk J The purpose of this phenomenological study was to describe the meaning of occupational therapy groups focusing on occupational engagement, group process, and social-emotional learning for a purposeful sample of low-income urban youths attending after-school care. Interviews and participant observation were used to study how the children made sense of their experience. Qualitative data analysis resulted in two thematic descriptions of the experience. First, the groups were fun because of engagement in novel and challenging leisure occupations within a supportive group context. Participation in creative activities that allowed choice transformed mood--children experienced happiness and wanted more of these experiences. Second, the participants valued being able ... The American Journal of Occupational Therapy journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2164379 Thu, 01 Jan 2009 05:00:00 +0100 2164379 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2164378&cid=s_37394_48_f&fid=37394&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D19192730%26dopt%3DAbstract This article discusses the importance of incorporating a social justice perspective into occupational therapy by using an example from the author's research program. The experiences of adolescents in foster care were documented in an ongoing qualitative participatory study. An overview of adolescents' (N = 40) perceived independent living and vocational service needs is provided, and several barriers that affect adolescents' ability to develop the skills needed to achieve independent adulthood are described. The article concludes with a discussion of social justice implications as they relate to the myriad issues in the foster care system, occupational therapy research, and practice. PMID: 19192730 [PubMed - in process] (Source: The American Journal of Occupational Therapy) The American Journal of Occupational Therapy journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2164378 Thu, 01 Jan 2009 05:00:00 +0100 2164378 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2164377&cid=s_37394_48_f&fid=37394&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D19192731%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSIONS: Sociodemographic variables may affect children's activity preferences. However, the specific characteristics of the Israeli setting had additional effects on the results. Elaborating on knowledge about people's preferred activities and about the factors that affect those preferences may assist in occupational therapy evaluation and intervention. PAC was found to be a sensitive for examining the impact of sociodemographic variables on children's activity preferences. PMID: 19192731 [PubMed - in process] (Source: The American Journal of Occupational Therapy) The American Journal of Occupational Therapy journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2164377 Thu, 01 Jan 2009 05:00:00 +0100 2164377 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2164376&cid=s_37394_48_f&fid=37394&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D19192732%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSIONS: Physical limitations associated with CP may affect the frequency of a child's participation in activity outside of school. However, youths with CP may express levels of enjoyment similar to those of typically developing peers while participating in activity. PMID: 19192732 [PubMed - in process] (Source: The American Journal of Occupational Therapy) The American Journal of Occupational Therapy journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2164376 Thu, 01 Jan 2009 05:00:00 +0100 2164376 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2164375&cid=s_37394_48_f&fid=37394&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D19192733%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Holguin JA The purpose of this study was to document performance of occupational therapy journals on the metrics of the Journal Citation Reports (JCR), the annually appearing index used as a yardstick to assess the quality of scholarly publications. Outcomes for the field's two indexed journals, the American Journal of Occupational Therapy and OTJR: Occupation, Participation and Health, were assessed over a 10-year period (1996-2005) to determine their overall standing and patterns of change on each of the JCR's five metrics. The mean category ranking for the two journals was generally above the 50th percentile. However, they performed least adequately and evidenced a downward trend over time on the most widely used metric (the journal impact factor). Possible reasons underlyi... The American Journal of Occupational Therapy journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2164375 Thu, 01 Jan 2009 05:00:00 +0100 2164375 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2164374&cid=s_37394_48_f&fid=37394&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D19192734%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Cahill SM, Suarez-Balcazar Y PMID: 19192734 [PubMed - in process] (Source: The American Journal of Occupational Therapy) The American Journal of Occupational Therapy journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2164374 Thu, 01 Jan 2009 05:00:00 +0100 2164374 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1992935&cid=s_37394_48_f&fid=37394&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D19024744%26dopt%3DAbstract Occupational therapy practice framework: domain & practice, 2nd edition. Am J Occup Ther. 2008 Nov-Dec;62(6):625-83 Authors: Roley SS, DeLany JV, Barrows CJ, Brownrigg S, Honaker D, Sava DI, Talley V, Voelkerding K, Amini DA, Smith E, Toto P, King S, Lieberman D, Baum MC, Cohen ES, Cleveland PA, Youngstrom MJ, PMID: 19024744 [PubMed - in process] (Source: The American Journal of Occupational Therapy) The American Journal of Occupational Therapy journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1992935 Sat, 01 Nov 2008 04:00:00 +0100 1992935 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1992934&cid=s_37394_48_f&fid=37394&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D19024745%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Clark GF, Youngstrom MJ, PMID: 19024745 [PubMed - in process] (Source: The American Journal of Occupational Therapy) The American Journal of Occupational Therapy journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1992934 Sat, 01 Nov 2008 04:00:00 +0100 1992934 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1992933&cid=s_37394_48_f&fid=37394&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D19024746%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: McPhee SD, Bracciano AG, Rose BW, PMID: 19024746 [PubMed - in process] (Source: The American Journal of Occupational Therapy) The American Journal of Occupational Therapy journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1992933 Sat, 01 Nov 2008 04:00:00 +0100 1992933 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1992932&cid=s_37394_48_f&fid=37394&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D19024747%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Scaffa ME, Van Slyke N, Brownson CA, PMID: 19024747 [PubMed - in process] (Source: The American Journal of Occupational Therapy) The American Journal of Occupational Therapy journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1992932 Sat, 01 Nov 2008 04:00:00 +0100 1992932 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1992931&cid=s_37394_48_f&fid=37394&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D19024748%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Blum JC, Coyne JC, Orr L, PMID: 19024748 [PubMed - in process] (Source: The American Journal of Occupational Therapy) The American Journal of Occupational Therapy journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1992931 Sat, 01 Nov 2008 04:00:00 +0100 1992931 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1992930&cid=s_37394_48_f&fid=37394&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D19024749%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Primeau LA, PMID: 19024749 [PubMed - in process] (Source: The American Journal of Occupational Therapy) The American Journal of Occupational Therapy journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1992930 Sat, 01 Nov 2008 04:00:00 +0100 1992930 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1992929&cid=s_37394_48_f&fid=37394&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D19024750%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Goertz HD, Benedict B, Bui O, Peitz S, Ryba R, Cahill S, PMID: 19024750 [PubMed - in process] (Source: The American Journal of Occupational Therapy) The American Journal of Occupational Therapy journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1992929 Sat, 01 Nov 2008 04:00:00 +0100 1992929 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1992928&cid=s_37394_48_f&fid=37394&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D19024751%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Cleveland PM PMID: 19024751 [PubMed - in process] (Source: The American Journal of Occupational Therapy) The American Journal of Occupational Therapy journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1992928 Sat, 01 Nov 2008 04:00:00 +0100 1992928 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1992927&cid=s_37394_48_f&fid=37394&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D19024752%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Coster WJ Assigning numbers to variations in the behaviors, experiences, or beliefs of individuals and groups is a firmly established tradition in Western culture. In many areas of occupational therapy practice, quantitative measures are required to document need for services and, increasingly, quantitative measures are required to document the value of these services in terms of the outcomes achieved. In order to meet these expectations, occupational therapy frequently has adopted both methods and instruments from other disciplines including psychology, medicine, and education. However, the assumptions and modes of thinking about people that accompany these methods are not always compatible with the values and practice.of occupational therapy. This paper explores tensions inh... The American Journal of Occupational Therapy journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1992927 Sat, 01 Nov 2008 04:00:00 +0100 1992927 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1845686&cid=s_37394_48_f&fid=37394&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D18826009%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Gutman SA PMID: 18826009 [PubMed - in process] (Source: The American Journal of Occupational Therapy) The American Journal of Occupational Therapy journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1845686 Mon, 01 Sep 2008 04:00:00 +0100 1845686 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1845685&cid=s_37394_48_f&fid=37394&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D18826010%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSION: The DTVP-2 and its four motor-free subscales exhibited multidimensionality instead of the expected unidimensional visual-perceptual constructs. PMID: 18826010 [PubMed - in process] (Source: The American Journal of Occupational Therapy) The American Journal of Occupational Therapy journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1845685 Mon, 01 Sep 2008 04:00:00 +0100 1845685 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1845684&cid=s_37394_48_f&fid=37394&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D18826011%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSION: This structured intervention could be used to teach chewing to a range of children who did not acquire this skill during normal development. PMID: 18826011 [PubMed - in process] (Source: The American Journal of Occupational Therapy) The American Journal of Occupational Therapy journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1845684 Mon, 01 Sep 2008 04:00:00 +0100 1845684 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1845683&cid=s_37394_48_f&fid=37394&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D18826012%26dopt%3DAbstract We examined the impact of an intervention on the playfulness of 5- to 7-year-old children who are developing typically. Materials that had no defined purpose were placed on a school playground for 11 weeks. The Test of Playfulness (ToP) was used to compare videotaped play segments pre- and postintervention. Teachers who did playground duty were interviewed regarding changes in play. ToP data were analyzed using a Wilcoxon signed-ranks test. Interview data were analyzed for themes. ToP scores were significantly higher after intervention (Z= -1.94; p = .025, one-tailed; Cohen's d = 0.55). Teachers reported that children were more social, creative, and resilient when the materials were on the playground. Children who were creative, rather than very physically capable, became leaders in activi... The American Journal of Occupational Therapy journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1845683 Mon, 01 Sep 2008 04:00:00 +0100 1845683 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1845682&cid=s_37394_48_f&fid=37394&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D18826013%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSION: Preliminary results suggest the CKTA is a valid performance assessment that evaluates the level of cognitive assistance children require to complete a challenging functional activity. PMID: 18826013 [PubMed - in process] (Source: The American Journal of Occupational Therapy) The American Journal of Occupational Therapy journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1845682 Mon, 01 Sep 2008 04:00:00 +0100 1845682 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1845681&cid=s_37394_48_f&fid=37394&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D18826014%26dopt%3DAbstract This article describes the preliminary evaluation of the QST program as piloted with 15 professionals and 26 children and outcomes testing using standardized tests of sensory impairment and adaptive behavior. Results of outcomes comparing delivery by QST-trained therapists with delivery by a doctor of Chinese medicine showed that both groups improved and that there was no difference in outcome between the two groups. The intervention and training program are described, and implications for future research are discussed. PMID: 18826014 [PubMed - in process] (Source: The American Journal of Occupational Therapy) The American Journal of Occupational Therapy journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1845681 Mon, 01 Sep 2008 04:00:00 +0100 1845681 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1845680&cid=s_37394_48_f&fid=37394&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D18826015%26dopt%3DAbstract This article illustrates the benefits of an intensive therapeutic program designed to address sensory and motor differences underlying communication, as well as the vital role the occupational therapist plays in addressing these underlying differences to improve functional communication and social participation. PMID: 18826015 [PubMed - in process] (Source: The American Journal of Occupational Therapy) The American Journal of Occupational Therapy journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1845680 Mon, 01 Sep 2008 04:00:00 +0100 1845680 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1845679&cid=s_37394_48_f&fid=37394&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D18826016%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSIONS: These findings indicate that out-of-school participation is significantly different for children with HFASD than for typically developing peers. Findings suggest that social impairment is related to some aspects of participation and that addressing social skills in intervention could contribute to increased participation in out-of-school activities by children with HFASD, which would contribute to their long-term mental and physical health. PMID: 18826016 [PubMed - in process] (Source: The American Journal of Occupational Therapy) The American Journal of Occupational Therapy journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1845679 Mon, 01 Sep 2008 04:00:00 +0100 1845679 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1845678&cid=s_37394_48_f&fid=37394&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D18826017%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSION: A pattern of auditory filtering difficulties, sensory underresponsiveness, and sensory seeking was associated with academic underachievement in the children with ASD. Children who have difficulty processing verbal instructions in noisy environments and who often focus on sensory-seeking behaviors appear more likely to underachieve academically. PMID: 18826017 [PubMed - in process] (Source: The American Journal of Occupational Therapy) The American Journal of Occupational Therapy journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1845678 Mon, 01 Sep 2008 04:00:00 +0100 1845678 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1845677&cid=s_37394_48_f&fid=37394&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D18826018%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSION: The MAM-36 is a promising assessment tool for measuring a client's perceived hand function. However, a performance-based assessment can supplement information about the quality and speed of hand-task performance. PMID: 18826018 [PubMed - in process] (Source: The American Journal of Occupational Therapy) The American Journal of Occupational Therapy journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1845677 Mon, 01 Sep 2008 04:00:00 +0100 1845677 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1845676&cid=s_37394_48_f&fid=37394&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D18826019%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSION: An opportunity for crash and injury prevention research and shaping longer-range evaluation policies emerged. PMID: 18826019 [PubMed - in process] (Source: The American Journal of Occupational Therapy) The American Journal of Occupational Therapy journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1845676 Mon, 01 Sep 2008 04:00:00 +0100 1845676 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1845675&cid=s_37394_48_f&fid=37394&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D18826020%26dopt%3DAbstract This study described the performance and types of search strategies used by healthy adults to complete cancellation tests from the Brain Injury Visual Assessment Battery for Adults. Study participants predominantly used structured left-to-right and top-to-bottom linear search patterns regardless of the configuration of the visual array. Other search qualities included (1) use of the same pattern throughout the search of an array, (2) symmetrical search of the array, and (3) rechecking performance on complex arrays. Older adult participants took more time to complete the tests than younger adults did. Knowing the strategies healthy adults use on cancellation tests enables therapists to identify visual search deficiencies in clients and design interventions to reestablish normal search strat... The American Journal of Occupational Therapy journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1845675 Mon, 01 Sep 2008 04:00:00 +0100 1845675 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1845674&cid=s_37394_48_f&fid=37394&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D18826021%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSION: Although the test showed excellent interrater reliability, further reliability and validity testing are needed before the test is used clinically. PMID: 18826021 [PubMed - in process] (Source: The American Journal of Occupational Therapy) The American Journal of Occupational Therapy journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1845674 Mon, 01 Sep 2008 04:00:00 +0100 1845674 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1845673&cid=s_37394_48_f&fid=37394&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D18826022%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Richardson PK, MacRae A, Schwartz K, Bankston L, Kosten C The outcomes of five cohorts of occupational therapists who completed an online postprofessional master's degree program were evaluated. Data on graduates' satisfaction with professional skills and status, contribution of the program to their satisfaction, and engagement in professional activities since graduation were collected using an online survey. Forty-nine of 65 surveys distributed were returned (75% response rate). Respondents indicated high levels of satisfaction with professional skills and status and high levels of contribution of the program to their satisfaction. Respondents also reported participation in a variety of professional leadership activities. Results suggest that postprofessional graduate-level e... The American Journal of Occupational Therapy journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1845673 Mon, 01 Sep 2008 04:00:00 +0100 1845673 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1721130&cid=s_37394_48_f&fid=37394&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D18711999%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Gutman SA PMID: 18711999 [PubMed - in process] (Source: The American Journal of Occupational Therapy) The American Journal of Occupational Therapy journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1721130 Tue, 01 Jul 2008 04:00:00 +0100 1721130 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1721129&cid=s_37394_48_f&fid=37394&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D18712000%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSION: The Modified Melbourne Assessment may be used with children ages 2.5 to 4 without neurological impairment. Investigation with children with neurological impairment is now indicated. PMID: 18712000 [PubMed - in process] (Source: The American Journal of Occupational Therapy) The American Journal of Occupational Therapy journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1721129 Tue, 01 Jul 2008 04:00:00 +0100 1721129 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1721128&cid=s_37394_48_f&fid=37394&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D18712001%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Pont K, Wallen M, Bundy A, Case-Smith J The Test of In-Hand Manipulation (TIHM; Case-Smith, 2000) is a five-task test that uses a 9-hole pegboard to examine 2 key components of in-hand manipulation: rotation and translation with stabilization. The authors used Rasch modeling to examine the TIHM's construct validity, interrater reliability, and test-retest reliability in 45 typically developing children ages 5.5 years to 6.5 years. A version of the test, revised using Rasch modeling, was found to have evidence for adequate construct validity and excellent interrater reliability. However, test-retest reliability over a 2-week retest period was not supported. The TIHM demonstrates potential as a clinically useful assessment of in-hand manipulation. The test does not examine all a... The American Journal of Occupational Therapy journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1721128 Tue, 01 Jul 2008 04:00:00 +0100 1721128 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1721127&cid=s_37394_48_f&fid=37394&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D18712002%26dopt%3DAbstract This article describes 3 stages of construction of the Sensory Over-Responsivity (SensOR) Scales: instrument development, reliability and validity analyses, and cross-validation on a new sample. The SensOR Scales include the SensOR Assessment, an examiner-administered performance evaluation, and the SensOR Inventory, a caregiver self-rating scale. Both scales measure sensory overresponsivity in 7 sensory domains. Data were collected from 2 samples consisting of participants who were typically developing (ns = 60 and 44, respectively) and participants with sensory overresponsivity (ns = 65 and 48, respectively), ages 3 to 55. In developing the research edition, items on the pilot version were reviewed for their internal consistency reliability, discriminant validity, and construct validity.... The American Journal of Occupational Therapy journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1721127 Tue, 01 Jul 2008 04:00:00 +0100 1721127 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1721126&cid=s_37394_48_f&fid=37394&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D18712003%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Miller E, Kuhaneck H This qualitative study investigated the perceptions of play experiences and rationales for play choices of 6 boys and 4 girls between the ages of 7 and 11 years. Individual in-depth interviews were completed and then transcribed, and the transcripts were coded and analyzed using grounded theory methodology. Fun emerged from the data as the core category explaining the choice of specific play activities for children, and 4 additional categories of characteristics surfaced as contributors to the children's perception of fun: relational, activity, child, and contextual. The relationships among the core category, the 4 characteristics categories, and the development of play preference and meaningfulness are illustrated in the Dynamic Model for Play Choice. Inc... The American Journal of Occupational Therapy journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1721126 Tue, 01 Jul 2008 04:00:00 +0100 1721126 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1721125&cid=s_37394_48_f&fid=37394&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D18712004%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Case-Smith J, Arbesman M Occupational therapy practitioners are among the professionals who provide services to children and adults with autism spectrum disorder (ASD), embracing both leadership and supportive roles in service delivery. The study's primary aims were as follows: (1) to identify, evaluate, and synthesize the research literature on interventions for ASD of relevance to occupational therapy and (2) to interpret and apply the research literature to occupational therapy. A total of 49 articles met the authors' criteria and were included in the review. Six categories of research topics were identified, the first 3 of which are most closely related to occupational therapy: (1) sensory integration and sensory-based interventions; (2) relationship-based, interactive int... The American Journal of Occupational Therapy journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1721125 Tue, 01 Jul 2008 04:00:00 +0100 1721125 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1721124&cid=s_37394_48_f&fid=37394&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D18712005%26dopt%3DAbstract DISCUSSION: The findings from this case report suggest that CIMT was a safe intervention associated with improving upper-limb function for this young child with hemiplegia. PMID: 18712005 [PubMed - in process] (Source: The American Journal of Occupational Therapy) The American Journal of Occupational Therapy journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1721124 Tue, 01 Jul 2008 04:00:00 +0100 1721124 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1721123&cid=s_37394_48_f&fid=37394&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D18712006%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSIONS: Wearing a wrist orthosis while feeding may alter normal movement patterns at the shoulder. Future research should examine the effects of wrist splinting on shoulder movement. PMID: 18712006 [PubMed - in process] (Source: The American Journal of Occupational Therapy) The American Journal of Occupational Therapy journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1721123 Tue, 01 Jul 2008 04:00:00 +0100 1721123 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1721122&cid=s_37394_48_f&fid=37394&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D18712007%26dopt%3DAbstract This study examined the reliability and validity of the Executive Function Performance Test (EFPT). The EFPT assesses executive function deficits in the performance of real-world tasks. It uses a structured cueing and scoring system to assess higher-level cognitive functions, specifically initiation, organization, sequencing safety and judgment, and task completion. Seventy-three participants with mild to moderate stroke and 22 age- and education-matched controls completed the 4 EFPT tasks (cooking, using the telephone, managing medications, and paying bills). Significant differences were found between participants with mild and moderate stroke and healthy control participants. The EFPT can help occupational therapists determine the level of support needed by people with cognitive impairme... The American Journal of Occupational Therapy journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1721122 Tue, 01 Jul 2008 04:00:00 +0100 1721122 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1721121&cid=s_37394_48_f&fid=37394&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D18712008%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSION: Instruction and locations interacted to constrain reaching movements in both control and CVA groups. The combination of speeded instruction and ipsilateral reach may optimize movement performance of the less-affected limb in stroke patients. PMID: 18712008 [PubMed - in process] (Source: The American Journal of Occupational Therapy) The American Journal of Occupational Therapy journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1721121 Tue, 01 Jul 2008 04:00:00 +0100 1721121 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1721120&cid=s_37394_48_f&fid=37394&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D18712009%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSIONS: Clinically meaningful changes were realized with distant or minimal therapist supervision, making this regimen a practical and efficacious alternative. PMID: 18712009 [PubMed - in process] (Source: The American Journal of Occupational Therapy) The American Journal of Occupational Therapy journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1721120 Tue, 01 Jul 2008 04:00:00 +0100 1721120