An occupational therapy programme in a religious community in South Africa: a historical narrative.

abstract：Background:Throughout the world, schools have become an important place for professional integration for occupational therapists. Objective:To map the production of knowledge on research related to the keywords "occupational therapy" and "school." Method:A mapping review was performed, searching the terms "occupation...

journal_title：Occupational therapy international

authors： de Oliveira Borba PL,Pereira BP,de Souza JRB,Lopes RE

更新日期：2020-08-08 00:00:00

abstract：:As the baby boomer generation, born 1945-1963, begins its transition to retirement, what might be the position of volunteering within their new life structure? Using retired occupational therapists as a purposive sample (n = 50), this survey provides a description of the volunteer experience in three distinct phases: ...

journal_title：Occupational therapy international

authors： Cole MB,Macdonald KC

更新日期：2011-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Cognitive deficits after a traumatic brain injury can result in significant functional limitations in all areas of daily living. An individual's ability to generalize learning may be limited, thus making it harder to live independently in the community. Assessing a client's metacognitive skills and awareness level may...

journal_title：Occupational therapy international

authors： Landa-Gonzalez B

更新日期：2001-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The importance of an accessible home environment for occupational performance has been emphasized in occupational therapy, but knowledge about how accessibility can affect a person's activity patterns is limited. The purpose of this study was to describe the activity patterns of five elderly persons aged between 70 an...

journal_title：Occupational therapy international

authors： Niva B,Skär L

更新日期：2006-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：Introduction:This study aimed to validate the Hong Kong version of the Knee Injury and Osteoarthritis Outcome Score (HK-KOOS) for patients with knee osteoarthritis. Methods:Content validity was assessed using the Item and Scale Content Validity Index (I-CVI and S-CVI). Test-retest reliability and internal consistency ...

journal_title：Occupational therapy international

authors： Cheng ASK,Chan KC,Chan SY,Fan MK,Fung MK,Lee OY,Kwok CTT,Wong JKK

更新日期：2019-08-14 00:00:00

abstract：:A quantitative summary of existing research examining the effects of The Listening Program (TLP) on various functions in children is presented. Nine studies were used, looking at TLP intervention effects across studies, within each study and for various outcome measures. The studies looked at TLP intervention on child...

journal_title：Occupational therapy international

authors： Vargas S,Lucker JR

更新日期：2016-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The purpose of this study was to investigate the effects of brain-computer interface (BCI)-controlled functional electrical stimulation (FES) training on shoulder subluxation of patients with stroke. Twenty subjects were randomly divided into two groups: the BCI-FES group (n = 10) and the FES group (n = 10). Patients ...

journal_title：Occupational therapy international

authors： Jang YY,Kim TH,Lee BH

更新日期：2016-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Occupational therapists are frequently asked to make recommendations regarding a child's school readiness. The primary objective of this study was to investigate the factors that influence the decision making of parents and teachers regarding this issue. The home environments and developmental status of 215 preschool ...

journal_title：Occupational therapy international

authors： McBryde C,Ziviani J,Cuskelly M

更新日期：2004-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:This study aimed to investigate the common areas of functional needs of patients with different chronic diseases and to compare the level of agreement between patients and doctors, and patients and an occupational therapist, on perceived priority functional goals. A sample of 113 rural patients from Hebei Province att...

journal_title：Occupational therapy international

authors： Murphy DD,Lam CL

更新日期：2002-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:This study aimed to survey the attitudes of elderly people with disabilities who were living at home regarding their support from assistive technology and the social environment. These attitudes were compared with their identified needs by an occupational therapist and in relation to perception of social engagement, l...

journal_title：Occupational therapy international

authors： Lilja M,Bergh A,Johansson L,Nygård L

更新日期：2003-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Although maintaining engagement in activities has a positive influence on our health and wellbeing as we age, many programs that serve older adults struggle with getting participation in the programs they offer. This study sought to explore activity disengagement among older adults in a senior housing community and id...

journal_title：Occupational therapy international

authors： Fox K,Morrow-Howell N,Herbers S,Battista P,Baum CM

更新日期：2017-01-12 00:00:00

abstract：:Focusing on rehabilitation goals is an effective approach for improving function in individuals with spasticity after stroke. The objectives of this study were to examine and map goals of post-stroke individuals with spasticity using the Goal Attainment Scale (GAS) and International Classification of Functioning, Disa...

journal_title：Occupational therapy international

authors： Eftekhar P,Mochizuki G,Dutta T,Richardson D,Brooks D

更新日期：2016-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The purposes of this descriptive study were threefold: first, to describe how patients perceived their participation in the planning of their rehabilitation; second, to describe nurses' and occupational therapists' view of the strategies they used to encourage patients' participation; and third, to compare the percept...

journal_title：Occupational therapy international

authors： Lund ML,Tamm M,Br nholm IB

更新日期：2001-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The purpose of the present paper was to survey the literature about the neurological basis of human activity and its relationship to occupation and health. Activities related to neurological function were organized into three categories: those that activate the brain's reward system; those that promote the relaxation ...

journal_title：Occupational therapy international

authors： Gutman SA,Schindler VP

更新日期：2007-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Following the enactment of the Special Education Law in Israel in 1988, school-based occupational therapists (OTs) were expected to modify their practice patterns by, providing services within the classroom or other educational settings, increasing collaboration with other team members, and implementing indirect inter...

journal_title：Occupational therapy international

authors： Weintraub N,Kovshi M

更新日期：2004-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Parents or teachers (n = 10) of children diagnosed on the autism spectrum and exhibiting sensory processing disorders (SPD) attended a series of six weekly educational sessions designed to increase the participants' knowledge of SPD, skills in interacting with children exhibiting SPD and confidence in intervening with...

journal_title：Occupational therapy international

authors： Gee BM,Peterson TW

更新日期：2016-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The present study examined how practitioners conceptualized culture and used their understanding of a client's culture to provide culturally responsive caring. Descriptions of practice were elicited from experienced practitioners serving culturally diverse clients. Twelve practitioners completed a written questionnair...

journal_title：Occupational therapy international

authors： Muñoz JP

更新日期：2007-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：Objectives:Negative behavioral problems often occur following the onset of neurodevelopmental disorders and have an overall impact on the affected children, specifically in terms of their social developmental level. In children, social development behavior has been shown to spontaneously mature over time with the cogni...

journal_title：Occupational therapy international

authors： Ahn SN,Hwang S

更新日期：2018-09-12 00:00:00

abstract：:An intercultural partnership was formed to meet South African township high schools' need to provide career education and identify barriers and hope in relation to career choice. The objective of this study was to collect data on the students' perceptions of career choice, barriers prohibiting students from engaging i...

journal_title：Occupational therapy international

authors： Davis J,Dodge E,Welderufael M

更新日期：2014-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Mentor group relationships in an occupational therapy university curriculum were investigated. In phase I, mentors (n = 23) and mentees (n = 124) were surveyed over a four year period. In phase II, 14 mentees from the same time period were surveyed after graduation. It was found that mentors and mentees surveyed agree...

journal_title：Occupational therapy international

authors： Milner T,Bossers A

更新日期：2004-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The purpose of this study was to explore children's everyday outdoor occupations in context. A naturalistic observational approach was employed to record the observed outdoor occupations of children in Mbarara, Uganda. Thematic analysis, through pattern formation and constant comparative analysis, was used to uncover ...

journal_title：Occupational therapy international

authors： Njelesani J,Sedgwick A,Davis JA,Polatajko HJ

更新日期：2011-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:This study examines the factor structure of the Schizophrenia Quality of Life Scale Revision 4 (SQLS-R4) for inpatients with schizophrenia in a psychiatric hospital in southern Taiwan. All the participants (n = 100) filled out the SQLS-R4, Mini Mental Status Examination (MMSE), and Brief Psychiatric Rating Scale (BPRS...

journal_title：Occupational therapy international

authors： Su CT,Yang AL,Lin CY

更新日期：2017-01-31 00:00:00

abstract：:This pilot study explored the relationship between sensory defensiveness and anxiety, as well as the impact of a sensory integration treatment protocol on normal adults. Fifteen adult subjects identified as having sensory defensiveness completed the Adult Sensory Questionnaire (ASQ), Adult Sensory Interview (ADULT-SI)...

journal_title：Occupational therapy international

authors： Pfeiffer B,Kinnealey M

更新日期：2003-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) have poor balance, and this limitation has effects on their daily living activities. The purpose of this study was to create the motorized elephant-assisted therapy program (METP) and examine the effect of the METP on balance control improvement in individuals with ASD. Twe...

journal_title：Occupational therapy international

authors： Nuntanee S,Daranee S

更新日期：2019-11-18 00:00:00

abstract：Background/aim:In South Africa, contextual factors have been identified as barriers to outdoor, unstructured play. The human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) and resulting progressive HIV encephalopathy (PHE) is a pandemic in this area, associated with development delays that are not addressed by highly active antiretrovir...

journal_title：Occupational therapy international

authors： Ramugondo E,Ferreira A,Chung D,Cordier R

更新日期：2018-12-19 00:00:00

abstract：Background:Deep pressure is widely used by occupational therapists for people with autism spectrum disorders. There is limited research evaluating deep pressure. Objective:To evaluate the immediate effects of deep pressure on young people with autism and severe intellectual disabilities. Methods:Mood and behaviour we...

journal_title：Occupational therapy international

authors： Bestbier L,Williams TI

更新日期：2017-01-09 00:00:00

abstract：:The purpose of the study was to determine the test-retest reliability, internal consistency, and construct validity of the Self-Efficacy for Performing Energy Conservation Strategies Assessment (SEPECSA) for persons with multiple sclerosis (MS). The current study was part of a larger study (Mathiowetz et al., in revie...

journal_title：Occupational therapy international

authors： Liepold A,Mathiowetz V

更新日期：2005-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The purpose of the study was to examine the reliability and validity of the Canadian Occupational Performance Measure (COPM) in Taiwanese clients with psychiatric disorders. The COPM was translated into Mandarin and tested on 141 Taiwanese clients. The average age of the clients was 35.6 years; 94% were diagnosed with...

journal_title：Occupational therapy international

authors： Pan AW,Chung L,Hsin-Hwei G

更新日期：2003-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:This study explores occupational therapists' (OT) perceptions of indicators for occupational therapy interventions among patients with chronic pain. An exploratory design was applied to six focus groups of OTs (n = 25) for data collection. Analysis was performed using content analysis through identification of meaning...

journal_title：Occupational therapy international

authors： Skjutar A,Schult ML,Christensson K,Müllersdorf M

更新日期：2010-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The objectives of this study were to determine the effectiveness of a programme of prevention exercises conducted in a corporate environment in poultry industry slaughterers suffering from musculoskeletal disorders. Forty workers, 70% female (mean ± SD age: 44.4 ± 8.4 years) were consecutively, in an alternative way, ...

journal_title：Occupational therapy international

authors： Bertozzi L,Villafañe JH,Capra F,Reci M,Pillastrini P

更新日期：2015-03-01 00:00:00