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Efficacy of Occupational Therapy Task-Oriented Approach in Upper Extremity Post-Stroke Rehabilitation (2016)

January 17, 2022 by Megan Berg.
This study sought to evaluate the task-oriented approach (TO) using an RCT with participants randomized into either delayed intervention (n=10) or immediate intervention (n=10) groups. A cross-over design was used so participants both received the TO intervention. The immediate group had 6 weeks of 3 hours per week of TO intervention followed by 6 weeks […]
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Occupational Therapy Interventions to Improve Performance of Instrumental Activities of Daily Living for Community-Dwelling Older Adults: A Systematic Review (2018)

January 17, 2022 by Megan Berg.
The objective of this systematic review was to systematically search for, assess, and synthesize interventions within the scope of OT to improve community- dwelling older adults’ IADL performance. The focused question was, “What is the evidence for the effect of interventions within the scope of OT on the performance of selected IADLs for community-dwelling older […]
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Mirror Therapy and Task-Oriented Training for People with a Paretic Upper Extremity (2018)

January 17, 2022 by Megan Berg.
Four participants completed a 4-week intervention consisting of both mirror therapy and task-oriented training 2x/week for 45-60-minute sessions in the clinic and 4x/week at home. Frequency and duration of intervention was selected to simulate real-word clinical practice. All participants displayed clinically meaningful improvements in self- identified goals at the end of the intervention and at […]
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Improving Quality of Life and Depression After Stroke Through Telerehabilitation (2015)

January 16, 2022 by Megan Berg.
A prospective, multisite, single-blind, RCT was designed to assess the effectiveness of two home-based interventions on motor and nonmotor outcomes after stroke. Main criteria for eligibility included a unilateral ischemic or hemorrhagic stroke within the previous 6 months with some upper extremity (UE) voluntary movement as indicated by a score of 11–55 on the Fugl-Meyer […]
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Effect of Bathroom Aids and Age on Balance Control During Bathing Transfers (2017)

January 16, 2022 by Megan Berg.
Fall risk during bathtub transfers has two major sources: People must negotiate (1) a high obstacle (the bathtub rim) while coping with (2) a potentially slippery surface. To counter the high falls risk during bathing transfers, grab bars and bathmats are commonly recommended. In the absence of grab bars, people may use the wall or […]
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Adjusting Challenge–Skill Balance to Improve Quality of Life in Older Adults: A Randomized Controlled Trial (2018)

January 16, 2022 by Megan Berg.
One concept that captures the psychological state for an activity is flow, defined as “the state in which people are so involved in an activity that nothing else seems to matter; the experience itself is so enjoyable that people will do it even at great cost, for the sheer sake of doing it” (Csikszentmihalyi, 1990, […]
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Combining Qualitative and Quantitative Data Collection and Analysis Methods in Understanding Multiple Sclerosis Fatigue Management (2015)

January 16, 2022 by Megan Berg.
The research questions used in this study were as follows:1. What fatigue management strategies do people with MS use?2. How often do they use those strategies (regularly, sometimes, and never)?3. What reasoning influenced their use of these strategies?Qualitative and quantitative measures were collected from 31 individuals with MS using convenience sampling in the US and […]
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The Therapeutic Role of Motor Imagery During the Acute Phase After Total Knee Arthroplasty: A Pilot Study (2019)

January 16, 2022 by Megan Berg.
The aim of this study was to measure physical and functional outcomes during the acute postoperative recovery in patients who underwent total knee arthroplasty (TKA). Motor imagery has been shown to decrease pain and promote functional recovery after both neurological and peripheral injuries. Yet, whether motor imagery can be included as an adjunct effective method […]
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Ergonomic Evaluation of Slide Boards Used by Home Care Aides to Assist Client Transfers (2018)

January 16, 2022 by Megan Berg.
Usability: Aides reported that the Roll-Easy board was the most difficult to position. The aides reported that the Beasy board was the easiest, overall. Most of the aides preferred boards with sliding mechanisms, with the Beasy board being the most preferred. The most beneficial features described were ease of use, aide’s safety, smooth transfer, shape […]
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Occupational Therapy-Led Pulmonary Rehabilitation: A Practice Analysis (2019)

January 16, 2022 by Megan Berg.
Pulmonary rehabilitation (PR) is defined as: a comprehensive intervention based on a thorough patient assessment followed by patient tailored therapies that include, but are not limited to, exercise training, education, and behavior change, designed to improve the physical and psychological condition of people with chronic respiratory disease and to promote the long-term adherence to health- […]
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