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Roles and Coping Strategies of Sons Caring for a Parent With Dementia (2015)

January 16, 2022 by Megan Berg.
Study designThis is an exploratory qualitative study.ParticipantsTwenty studies were included in the final analysis that met the following inclusion criteria: a son or son-in-law who is providing assistance to a parent with dementia with two or more daily activities per week and speaks English.MethodologyParticipants completed a sociodemographic questionnaire. Data was collected through semi-structured interviews either […]
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Effect of Home Modification Interventions on the Participation of Community Dwelling Adults with Health Conditions: A Systematic Review (2017)

January 16, 2022 by Megan Berg.
Millions of community dwelling adults in the United States have difficulty completing at least one ADL and report dependence in at least one ADL or IADL. Home modifications are a common compensatory strategies used by occupational therapy practitioners to reduce environmental barriers and improve the occupational performance of clients with functional limitations.Study designThis study is […]
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Combined Bracing, Electrical Stimulation, and Functional Practice for Chronic, Upper-Extremity Spasticity (2010)

January 16, 2022 by Megan Berg.
Upper extremity spasticity can be painful and compromise performance of activities of daily living (ADLs), and diminish independence. Conventional methods for managing UE spasticity are invasive, such as pharmaceuticals, often require re-administration, and do not necessarily increase UE function. Independently, UE bracing and electrical stimulation have shown promise in reducing UE spasticity.Study designThis is a […]
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Effectiveness of the Graded Motor Imagery to Improve Hand Function in Patients with Distal Radius Fracture: A Randomized Controlled Trial (2018)

January 16, 2022 by Megan Berg.
NeuroRehabilitation from a DRFx can be complicated by prolonged recovery time, pain, and decreased mobility. Pain is one of the major risk factors inhibiting recovery. In severe cases, patients can develop complex regional pain syndrome (CPRS), a chronic pain condition. Therefore, pain management is essential in the early stages of the rehabilitation of DRFx. GMI […]
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Effectiveness of Occupational Therapy Interventions for Adults With Systemic Lupus Erythematosus: A Systematic Review (2017)

January 16, 2022 by Megan Berg.
Systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) is a highly inflammatory autoimmune disease that affects multiple organs, such as the kidneys, skin, cardiovascular, pulmonary, and central nervous system. Major symptoms of SLE include physical and mental fatigue, muscle weakness, cognitive impairment, hair loss, mouth sores, sensitivity to sunlight, and malar rash on the face. SLE severely affects occupational […]
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Occupational Therapist-Delivered Cognitive- Behavioral Therapy for Knee Osteoarthritis: A Randomized Pilot Study (2018)

January 16, 2022 by Megan Berg.
Randomized Pilot studyThere were 57 participants initially, 46 completed the programInclusion criteria:Community-living adults 50 or olderKnee Osteoarthritis as defined by American College of Rheumatology (ACR)Knee pain reported to be at least 3/10 on 50% of days within a 3 mo periodExclusion criteria:Severe physical or psychiatric impairmentInvasive procedures for KOA in the past 3 moParticipation in […]
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The Effects of Active Shoulder Exercise with a Sling Suspension System on Shoulder Subluxation, Proprioception, and Upper Extremity Function in Patients with Acute Stroke (2019)

January 16, 2022 by Megan Berg.
The research design was a single-blind, randomized and controlled designThere were 36 participants: 18 in study group, 18 in control groupInclusion criteria:Patient had sustained a stroke less than 4 weeks prior to start of studyA diagnosis confirmed by the doctor in addition to magnetic resonance imaging (MRI)Shoulder subluxation of 9.5 mm or moreAmple cognitive function […]
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An Investigation of Involvement in Leisure Activities After a Stroke (1991)

January 16, 2022 by Megan Berg.
Previous research has supported the statement that stroke patients experience a reduction in social and leisure activities. OTI for stroke survivors can assist patients in resuming leisure activities or learn new activities but there is a need for more evaluative research on the effect of these interventions. At the time of this study, no studies […]
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Self-Management Strategies Used by Patients Who Are Hypersensitive to Cold Following a Hand Injury. A Prospective Study with Two Years Follow-Up (2015)

January 16, 2022 by Megan Berg.
Cold hypersensitivity is a common symptom of upper-extremity nerve injuries. Cold hypersensitivity is associated with an abnormally low tolerance to cold and can affect hand function and activity performance. Previous studies have identified strategies used to manage cold-induced discomfort but do not explore patients’ preferred strategies over time.Study designA prospective cohort study design was used […]
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Constraint-Induced Therapy Combined With Eye Patching on Functional Outcomes and Movement Kinematics in Post Stroke Neglect (2013)

January 16, 2022 by Megan Berg.
Unilateral neglect (UN) is a disabling impairment that can occur after a stroke. UN often manifest on the left side of the body and is marked by the failure to report, respond, or orient to novel stimuli presented on the opposite side to a brain lesion. CIT combines restraint of the unaffected upper limb with […]
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