Comparison of equipment prescriptions in the toilet/bathroom by occupational therapists using home visits and digital photos, for patients in rehabilitation.

abstract：BACKGROUND:Prompted by the dramatic rise in obesity and the decline in physical activity of adolescents aged 11-15 years, this study explored, from the participants' viewpoints, the influences contributing to the engagement of adolescents in physical activities and the strategies facilitating their participation in phy...

journal_title：Australian occupational therapy journal

authors： Ketteridge A,Boshoff K

更新日期：2008-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND/AIM:Australian mental health services are transitioning from inpatient to community settings. The role of occupational therapy within the inpatient context is undergoing change, and uncertainties about the role may exist for other health professionals. This study aimed to explore the perceptions of Australia...

journal_title：Australian occupational therapy journal

authors： Smith E,Mackenzie L

更新日期：2011-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Direct observation of everyday task performance is considered the most accurate measure of independence for individuals with executive function impairments. However, few observation-based measures have been shown to have sound psychometric qualities and be clinically applicable. The objective of this study...

journal_title：Australian occupational therapy journal

authors： Bottari C,Dutil É,Auger C,Lamoureux J

更新日期：2020-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Health-care expenditure is rapidly increasing in Australia with increasing pressure on health-care services to review processes, improve efficiency and ensure equity in service delivery. The nursing profession have improved efficiency and patient care by investigating time-use to describe current practice an...

journal_title：Australian occupational therapy journal

authors： Summers BE,Laver KE,Nicks RJ,Lannin NA

更新日期：2018-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Limited research has been conducted from a longitudinal and qualitative perspective on the experience of life after mild stroke. This restricts the knowledge held in this area. This study aimed to answer the question: How do people with mild stroke understand their experiences in the first 6 months after h...

journal_title：Australian occupational therapy journal

authors： Hodson T,Gustafsson L,Cornwell P

更新日期：2019-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：AIMS:Up to 50% of children with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) also present with difficulties with motor proficiency. Several assessments of motor proficiency are available for occupational therapists, though the validity of these measures in an ADHD population requires further exploration. The aim of ...

journal_title：Australian occupational therapy journal

authors： Mancini V,Rudaizky D,Howlett S,Elizabeth-Price J,Chen W

更新日期：2020-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND/AIM:Knowledge and understanding of deficits in executive functions has expanded in recent years and its relevance to occupational therapy has been established. The purpose of this review was to identify, analyse, synthesise and describe the updated occupational therapy scientific literature that addresses th...

journal_title：Australian occupational therapy journal

authors： Josman N,Meyer S

更新日期：2019-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND/AIM:Hands are commonly involved in burn trauma. Occupational therapy in the acute phase aims to reduce the risk of deformities and facilitate return to usual occupations. This study aimed to describe usual occupational therapy care at a major adult burns service, and measure recovery from hand burns in the f...

journal_title：Australian occupational therapy journal

authors： Ghalayini G,O'Brien L,Bourke-Taylor HM

更新日期：2019-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:International literature seems consistent in reporting that occupational therapists value their methods. However, little empirical evidence has been generated supporting the basic system of belief for occupational therapy. Few studies have explored the nature of the occupational therapists' experiences and t...

journal_title：Australian occupational therapy journal

authors： Kinn LG,Aas RW

更新日期：2009-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND/AIM:South Africa carries a high burden of alcohol abuse. The effects of maternal alcohol consumption during pregnancy are most pronounced in poor, rural communities. Earlier research suggests that children with prenatal alcohol exposure have poor social behaviour; however, to date, no research has investigat...

journal_title：Australian occupational therapy journal

authors： Pearton JL,Ramugondo E,Cloete L,Cordier R

更新日期：2014-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：AIM:A recent systematic review suggests that more comparative research is required on the effectiveness of clinical placement models. This study explored perspectives of clinical educators and students who had participated in both the 1:1 (one student supervised by one clinical educator) and 2:1 (two students supervise...

journal_title：Australian occupational therapy journal

authors： O'Connor A,Cahill M,McKay EA

更新日期：2012-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND/AIM:Few studies have examined graphomotor skills in children with prenatal alcohol exposure (PAE) or fetal alcohol spectrum disorder (FASD). METHODS:Graphomotor skills were assessed in 108 predominantly Australian Aboriginal children aged 7.5-9.6 years in remote Western Australia using clinical observations...

journal_title：Australian occupational therapy journal

authors： Doney R,Lucas BR,Jirikowic T,Tsang TW,Watkins RE,Sauer K,Howat P,Latimer J,Fitzpatrick JP,Oscar J,Carter M,Elliott EJ

更新日期：2017-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Barriers to the use of evidence-based practice extend beyond the individual clinician and often include organisational barriers. Adoption of systematic organisational support for evidence-based practice in health care is integral to its use. This study aimed to explore the perceptions of occupational therapy...

journal_title：Australian occupational therapy journal

authors： Bennett S,Allen S,Caldwell E,Whitehead M,Turpin M,Fleming J,Cox R

更新日期：2016-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:  Occupational therapy interventions in the community, a fast expanding practice setting, are central to an important social priority, the ability to live at home. These interventions generally involve only a small number of home visits, which aim at maximising the safety and autonomy of community-dwelling c...

journal_title：Australian occupational therapy journal

authors： Carrier A,Levasseur M,Bédard D,Desrosiers J

更新日期：2010-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND/AIM:While internationally educated occupational therapists (IEOTs) may assist Western countries in addressing workforce shortages, their transition to practice can be difficult. Provincial and national levels of government in Canada have funded initiatives to address the barriers experienced by IEOTs. The pu...

journal_title：Australian occupational therapy journal

authors： Dhillon S,Dix L,Baptiste S,Moll S,Stroinska M,Solomon P

更新日期：2019-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Collaboration, choice and power-sharing are cornerstones of practice as occupational therapists support individuals to re-establish an occupational identity and reintegrate into the community following stroke. Yet evidence of unmet client needs suggests client-centred care is not optimal, and little is kno...

journal_title：Australian occupational therapy journal

authors： Walder K,Molineux M

更新日期：2020-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND/AIM:Traditional developmental models assume that the underlying capacities of children contribute to their participation. In this framework, preschoolers who are referred for occupational therapy services usually undergo an assessment intended to identify capacities in certain domains. Contrary to this, newe...

journal_title：Australian occupational therapy journal

authors： Rosenberg L,Bart O,Ratzon NZ,Jarus T

更新日期：2013-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND/AIM:The development of list serves has enabled occupational therapists working in a range of practice settings and geographical locations to share information and provide each other with professional support. The aim of this study was to gain insight into the nature of communications occurring on the Paediat...

journal_title：Australian occupational therapy journal

authors： Long S,de Jonge D,Ziviani J,Jones A

更新日期：2009-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:People with severe mental illness often have difficulty sustaining employment. Work Behaviour Inventory and Work Environment Impact Scale are vocational assessments used by occupational therapists to evaluate the facilitators and barriers of work performance and work environment respectively. These factors ma...

journal_title：Australian occupational therapy journal

authors： Soo Wei Qing D,Kwan Minh K,Chia Kai Xin K,Chai YanLin E,Chern A,Budihardjo V,Tan BL

更新日期：2021-01-17 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND/AIM:Occupational therapists involved in volunteer programmes do so as either a volunteer or as a professional working with volunteers. This study outlines two such programmes: one in regional Queensland, with refugees settling into a life in Australia, and one in Bhutan, with an organisation assisting famili...

journal_title：Australian occupational therapy journal

authors： Boyle M

更新日期：2014-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND/AIM:Engagement in meaningful occupation, including paid work is considered an important determinant of health, impacted by injury or illness. Dementia is one neurodegenerative syndrome with potential to compromise capacity for remaining engaged in paid employment. In response to 'ageing' populations globally...

journal_title：Australian occupational therapy journal

authors： Andrew C,Phillipson L,Sheridan L

更新日期：2019-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND/AIM:The Hand Function Survey (HFS) is a questionnaire designed to measure self-reported ability to use the affected hand during 13 everyday tasks in people with stroke. The HFS appears practical for clinical use and has established psychometric properties. This study aimed to investigate test-retest reliabil...

journal_title：Australian occupational therapy journal

authors： Blennerhassett JM,Avery RM,Carey LM

更新日期：2010-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND/AIM:The Tree Theme Method(®) is an intervention based on creative activities and occupational storytelling. The Tree Theme Method(®) implies that the clients draw and paint trees symbolising various periods in their life. The pictures are then used as a starting point to tell their life story to enhance thei...

journal_title：Australian occupational therapy journal

authors： Gunnarsson AB,Björklund A

更新日期：2013-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND/AIM:In Australia, all stroke survivors should not drive for four weeks and transient ischaemic attack (TIA) survivors should not drive for two weeks. This study investigates the provision of return-to-driving education in the acute hospital setting and the use of this education by a cohort of Australian pati...

journal_title：Australian occupational therapy journal

authors： Frith J,Warren-Forward H,Hubbard I,James C

更新日期：2017-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：AIM:Positive behaviour support employs specific strategies which aim to both reduce the incidence of behaviours of concern and enhance the quality of life of people with intellectual disabilities. This study aims to identify activities and experiences of occupational therapists working in behaviour support contexts to ...

journal_title：Australian occupational therapy journal

authors： Perez M,Carlson G,Ziviani J,Cuskelly M

更新日期：2012-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND/AIM:Dementia significantly impacts on the individual's and caregiver's quality of life. The aim of this study was to describe Australian occupational therapy practice with people with dementia. METHODS:A questionnaire was piloted and sent to occupational therapists in Australia working with people with deme...

journal_title：Australian occupational therapy journal

authors： Bennett S,Shand S,Liddle J

更新日期：2011-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Earthquakes and their destructive forces are unpredictable and difficult to prepare for. Unfortunately, another powerful earthquake of magnitude 7.2 had struck when this report was being prepared. The disabling events have long-term negative impacts on occupational performance of the individuals and communities being ...

journal_title：Australian occupational therapy journal

authors： Lee HC

更新日期：2014-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：AIM:This study aimed to investigate the perception of graduate students on their preparation for practice, at 7 months post graduation. METHOD:Using an anonymous postal questionnaire, 18 respondents (58% response rate) provided data on the nature of current employment, the experience as a graduate therapist, and perce...

journal_title：Australian occupational therapy journal

authors： Doherty G,Stagnitti K,Schoo AM

更新日期：2009-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Over the last 20 years, the number of individuals affected by obesity in Australia has increased by 56%. The impact of excessive weight gain results in a wide range of physical, psychological and social difficulties, with resultant changes to occupational performance and engagement. For some people within ...

journal_title：Australian occupational therapy journal

authors： Ellison N,Keesing S,Harris C

更新日期：2020-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：AIM:This article presents findings from a participatory action research study into the experience and use of occupation, theory and evidence in the everyday practice of a group of occupational therapists working in a large metropolitan hospital delivering a range of acute services, in Melbourne, Australia. METHODS AND...

journal_title：Australian occupational therapy journal

authors： Wilding C,Whiteford G

更新日期：2008-09-01 00:00:00