The Tree Theme Method as an intervention in psychosocial occupational therapy: client acceptability and outcomes.

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Individuals with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities (IDD) experience broad impairments that affect their functional performance and consequently result in the need for supervision and assistance on a daily basis. The literature contains effectiveness studies of functional interventions provided to...

journal_title：Australian occupational therapy journal

authors： Waldman-Levi A,Golisz K,Swierat RP,Toglia J

更新日期：2019-08-01 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: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: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：: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: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：BACKGROUND/AIM:There is a growing body of research to support the role of occupational therapy in dementia care. However, little is known about the extent to which this research is translated into occupational therapy practice. This study addresses this gap by considering current occupational therapy practice in the fi...

journal_title：Australian occupational therapy journal

authors： McGrath M,O'Callaghan C

更新日期：2014-04-01 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：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：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: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:One method of evaluating the construct validity of instruments is the Rasch Measurement Model (RMM), an increasingly popular method used for test construction and validation. AIM:The aim was to examine the construct validity of the Developmental Test of Visual-Motor Integration 5th Edition (VMI) by applying...

journal_title：Australian occupational therapy journal

authors： Brown T,Unsworth C,Lyons C

更新日期：2009-12-01 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

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 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：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:Home visits, used by occupational therapists to facilitate independence and enhance safety, are effective but costly and time consuming. This research aims to establish the level of agreement in equipment prescribed by occupational therapists using: digital photographs only, and using home visits and dig...

journal_title：Australian occupational therapy journal

authors： Sim S,Barr CJ,George S

更新日期：2015-04-01 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：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: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/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: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: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：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：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 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/AIM:Occupational therapists and physiotherapists have established roles in work-related practice. However, there is limited information about the attributes required by these professions for competent practice in this field. The aim of this systematic review was to evaluate the research literature to determi...

journal_title：Australian occupational therapy journal

authors： Adam K,Peters S,Chipchase L

更新日期：2013-04-01 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：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: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