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：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：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：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：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：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：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：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：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：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：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: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/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: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:Life roles are integral to occupational therapy practice. Goal setting is a method of establishing priorities to measure outcomes. While acquired brain injury can impact a person's ability to fulfil meaningful life roles, the alignment of goals set in rehabilitation to life roles, is unclear. This study ...

journal_title：Australian occupational therapy journal

authors： Sansonetti D,Nicks RJ,Unsworth C

更新日期：2018-12-01 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: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/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：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：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/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: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：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: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

abstract：BACKGROUND:Retirement from paid work is an occupational transition, which can have a profound impact on a person's life. This review explored occupational therapy's contribution to and involvement in the work-to-retirement transition process in Australia. METHODS:An integrative literature review was undertaken using s...

journal_title：Australian occupational therapy journal

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

更新日期：2016-08-01 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: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: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：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: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：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：: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：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: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 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: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：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：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：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: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