Exploration of the occupations of people with schizophrenia.

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Recovery-oriented practice policies and occupational therapy education accreditation standards require that consumers are engaged in the design, delivery and evaluation of curricula. This consumer involvement (sometimes referred to as service-user involvement or patient involvement in other contexts) shoul...

journal_title：Australian occupational therapy journal

authors： Scanlan JN,Logan A,Arblaster K,Haracz K,Fossey E,Milbourn BT,Pépin G,Machingura T,Webster JS,ANZOTMHA Network.

更新日期：2020-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND/AIM:Previously developed cut-off scores for off-road assessments, DriveSafe and DriveAware, were applied to data from a new sample. Our aim was to determine whether results from previous research are replicable in a different population, to further investigate the psychometric properties of the tools. METHO...

journal_title：Australian occupational therapy journal

authors： Hines A,Bundy AC

更新日期：2014-08-01 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：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：BACKGROUND:Dementia residential facilities can be described as traditional or non-traditional facilities. Non-traditional facilities aim to utilise principles of environmental design to create a milieu that supports persons experiencing cognitive decline. This study aimed to compare these two environments in rural Aust...

journal_title：Australian occupational therapy journal

authors： Richards K,D'Cruz R,Harman S,Stagnitti K

更新日期：2015-12-01 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：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：BACKGROUND/AIM:Occupational therapists consider the impact of autism spectrum disorder on occupational performance at school. Occupational therapists work with teachers to support student participation. Atypical sensory processing is common in children with autism. Therefore, collaborating with teachers to enable stude...

journal_title：Australian occupational therapy journal

authors： Mills C,Chapparo C

更新日期：2018-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND/AIM:Grip strength is useful in clinical practice for the assessment of disease and/or rehabilitation progression. Brief maximal gripping is seldom required in everyday occupations, with repeated or sustained gripping at sub-maximal power more commonly involved. It has been proposed that assessment of both ma...

journal_title：Australian occupational therapy journal

authors： Reuter SE,Massy-Westropp N,Evans AM

更新日期：2011-04-01 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：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:There is a need for culturally appropriate assessments for Australian Indigenous children. This article reports the selection of culturally appropriate and gender-neutral play materials, and changes in administration identified to develop further the Indigenous Child-Initiated Pretend Play Assessment (I-...

journal_title：Australian occupational therapy journal

authors： Dender A,Stagnitti K

更新日期：2011-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：AIM:This article explores factors that contribute to clients' chronic pain management from an occupational therapy perspective. METHOD:Nine occupational therapists from Australia and New Zealand who worked in this practice area were interviewed. Qualitative method of narrative inquiry was used to analyse the therapist...

journal_title：Australian occupational therapy journal

authors： van Huet H,Innes E,Stancliffe R

更新日期：2013-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND/AIM:The Action Research Arm Test (ARAT) measures upper limb activity limitations in people with acquired brain injuries. Evidence relating to the use of this test in neurorehabilitation is scattered. This review identifies, rates and synthesises evidence on the original 1981 ARAT use within neurorehabilitati...

journal_title：Australian occupational therapy journal

authors： Pike S,Lannin NA,Wales K,Cusick A

更新日期：2018-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The transition from work to retirement is a complex process and unique experience with a relationship existing between work and retirement with implications for health in later life. This review explored the relationship between pre-retirement job and participation in the work-to-retirement transition proces...

journal_title：Australian occupational therapy journal

authors： Eagers J,Franklin RC,Yau MK,Broome K

更新日期：2018-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:At present many of the activities of daily living indices used in Australia lack essential characteristics of an index yielding desirable results. This study argues that the Barthel Index as modified by Shah, Vanclay and Cooper (1989a) is robust and has the required biometric and psychometric qualities. It presents ev...

journal_title：Australian occupational therapy journal

authors： Shah S,Cooper B,Maas F

更新日期：1992-03-01 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：AIM:To investigate the interrater, intra-rater and internal consistency reliability of the Theory Application Assessment Instrument, a tool for testing competency in combining multiple theoretical conceptual practice models in client evaluation and treatment planning. METHODS:The assessment was administered to 27 grad...

journal_title：Australian occupational therapy journal

authors： Ikiugu MN,Smallfield S

更新日期：2010-08-01 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:Occupational therapists who work in palliative care are frequently exposed to the experience of death and dying. Previous occupational therapy research has offered insight into factors that influence feelings relating to death and dying and associated coping strategies. However, existing literature is da...

journal_title：Australian occupational therapy journal

authors： Treggalles K,Lowrie D

更新日期：2018-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Falls are an important issue in primary care. General practitioners (GPs) are in a key position to identify older people at risk of falls on their caseload and put preventative plans into action. Chronic Disease Management (CDM) plans allow GPs to refer to allied health practitioners (AHPs) for evidence-ba...

journal_title：Australian occupational therapy journal

authors： Mackenzie L,Clemson L,Irving D

更新日期：2020-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Positive participation outcomes are deemed the ultimate goal of health care and specifically of occupational therapy. Knowledge of the typical participation patterns of children in Australia will provide essential information to support our understanding of participation and the goal of maximising children's...

journal_title：Australian occupational therapy journal

authors： McMullan S,Chin R,Froude E,Imms C

更新日期：2012-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Maintaining a continuum of care is vital to ensure adequate health among older adults, particularly during periods of care transitions, when they are vulnerable and at risk of poor health outcomes. The Transition Care Program in Australia is designed to support older adults following the conclusion of a ho...

journal_title：Australian occupational therapy journal

authors： Smith HN,Fields SM

更新日期：2020-12-01 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: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: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: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：BACKGROUND/AIM:Pinch and grip strength assessment is commonly performed in occupational therapy practice. However, the typically utilised methods are limited to pinch or grip dynamometers and do not readily translate to handling everyday objects. With the advent of consumer-grade 3D printing and low-cost sensor systems...

journal_title：Australian occupational therapy journal

authors： Cutler CR,Hamilton AL,Hough E,Baines CM,Clark RA

更新日期：2018-10-01 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:While legitimate practice tools have been the subject of debate within the profession, little attention has been paid to psychological frames of reference (PFsOR). Hence, this article explores the ways psychological theories and therapies shape occupation-based practice in mental health settings. METHODOLOG...

journal_title：Australian occupational therapy journal

authors： Ashby S,Gray M,Ryan S,James C

更新日期：2017-02-01 00:00:00