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Effectiveness of Virtual Reality for Upper Extremity Function and Motor Performance of Children With Cerebral Palsy: A Systematic Review
CONCLUSIONS AND RELEVANCE: The use of VR as an intervention for children with CP to improve UE function and motor performance is supported. More randomized controlled trials with larger sample sizes focusing on similar outcomes and intervention frequencies are needed to determine the most effective type of VR for use in clinical occupational therapy. Plain-Language Summary: This systematic review explains how virtual reality (VR) has been used as an intervention with children with cerebral palsy (CP). The review synthesizes the results of 21 research studies of children who had a diagnosis of CP and who were 21 years old o...
Source: The American Journal of Occupational Therapy - February 13, 2024 Category: Occupational Health Authors: Juliana Bell Bonnie Decker Alicia Eichmann Carly Palkovich Chelsea Reji Source Type: research

Participants With Acquired Brain Injury Realized They "Could Still Do Things" After a Yoga Intervention: A Qualitative Descriptive Study
CONCLUSIONS AND RELEVANCE: This study provides novel insight into how functional performance improved so participants could "still do things," such as engaging in occupations. When participants described improved performance skills, they simultaneously described re-engagement with their meaningful occupations. Participants also perceived an improvement in their mind-body connection, which should be further explored in future studies. This study generated original findings about participants' perceptions of an adapted yoga intervention as they relate to the OTPF-4. Plain-Language Summary: This study reports individuals' per...
Source: The American Journal of Occupational Therapy - February 12, 2024 Category: Occupational Health Authors: Jennifer A Weaver Abby K Richard Denny Press Kalpana Gupta Arlene A Schmid Jaclyn A Stephens Source Type: research

An Algorithm for Activity Recognition and Assessment of Adults Poststroke
CONCLUSIONS AND RELEVANCE: The algorithm was able to accurately identify in-kitchen activities performed by adults poststroke. Information about the quality of these movements was also successfully calculated. This algorithm has the potential to supplement clinical assessments in treatment planning and outcomes reporting. Plain-Language Summary: This study shows that clinical algorithms have the potential to inform occupational therapy practice by providing clinically relevant data about the in-home activities of adults poststroke. The algorithm accurately identified activities that were performed in the kitchen by adults ...
Source: The American Journal of Occupational Therapy - February 12, 2024 Category: Occupational Health Authors: Rachel Proffitt Kial-Ann M Rasmussen Mengxuan Ma Marjorie Skubic Source Type: research

Financial Capability Interventions Used for Specific Diagnoses Related to Functional Impairment: A Scoping Review
CONCLUSIONS AND RELEVANCE: Despite growth in the area, the literature regarding FC intervention is limited, with few RCTs and many populations unrepresented. The literature for a systematic review of FC intervention efficacy for these populations is insufficient, particularly because included studies used varied components, limiting comparison. Further research is imperative to guide evidence-based practice. Plain-Language Summary: This study is an overview of literature about interventions to address the financial occupations of clients with acquired functional impairments. The findings give occupational therapy researche...
Source: The American Journal of Occupational Therapy - February 2, 2024 Category: Occupational Health Authors: Sofia Salsi Emily Ariano Jennifer Casey Morgan Loewen Lisa Engel Source Type: research

Reablement of Instrumental Activities of Daily Living for Patients With Stroke: A Randomized Crossover Trial
CONCLUSIONS AND RELEVANCE: Our results reveal that the IADL reablement has the potential to increase the frequency of IADL administration, enhancing the capability to perform IADLs and reducing the self-perceived difficulty of carrying out IADLs. Plain-Language Summary: The results of this study showed positive outcomes for a reablement intervention that focuses on goal-oriented instrumental activities of daily living for patients with stroke. An IADL reablement intervention may be useful for improving the ability to carry out IADL tasks at home and in the community.PMID:38305817 | DOI:10.5014/ajot.2024.050288 (Source: The...
Source: The American Journal of Occupational Therapy - February 2, 2024 Category: Occupational Health Authors: Pei-Tsen Chen En-Chi Chiu Source Type: research

Roles of Handedness and Hemispheric Lateralization: Implications for Rehabilitation of the Central and Peripheral Nervous Systems: A Rapid Review
CONCLUSIONS AND RELEVANCE: It is vital that occupational therapists and other rehabilitation specialists consider handedness and hemispheric lateralization during evaluation and treatment. With an increased understanding of the basic neural mechanisms surrounding handedness, clinicians will be better able to implement targeted, evidence-based neurorehabilitation interventions to promote functional independence. Plain-Language Summary: The goal of this narrative review is to increase clinicians' understanding of the basic neural mechanisms related to handedness (the tendency to select one hand over the other for specific ta...
Source: The American Journal of Occupational Therapy - February 2, 2024 Category: Occupational Health Authors: Brooke Dexheimer Robert Sainburg Sydney Sharp Benjamin A Philip Source Type: research

Occupational Therapy Practice Guidelines for Adults Living With Alzheimer's Disease and Related Neurocognitive Disorders
CONCLUSION AND RECOMMENDATIONS: Reminiscence, exercise, nonpharmacological behavioral interventions, cognitive therapy, sensory interventions, and care partner education and training were found to be most effective to support adults living with AD and related NCDs. Plain-Language Summary: These Practice Guidelines provide strong and moderate evidence for occupational therapy practitioners to support adults living with Alzheimer's disease (AD) and related neurocognitive disorders (NCDs) and their care partners. They provide specific guidance for addressing the decline in cognition, behavioral and psychological symptoms of d...
Source: The American Journal of Occupational Therapy - February 2, 2024 Category: Occupational Health Authors: Stacy Smallfield Lizabeth Metzger Melissa Green Laura Henley Elizabeth K Rhodus Source Type: research

Cautioning the Role of Occupational Therapy in Addressing Obesity
Am J Occup Ther. 2024 Mar 1;78(2):7802050010. doi: 10.5014/ajot.2024.050653.NO ABSTRACTPMID:38285508 | DOI:10.5014/ajot.2024.050653 (Source: The American Journal of Occupational Therapy)
Source: The American Journal of Occupational Therapy - January 29, 2024 Category: Occupational Health Authors: Jaclyn Schwartz Rachel Proffitt Source Type: research

Validation of the Machine Learning-Based Stroke Impact Scale With a Cross-Cultural Sample
CONCLUSIONS AND RELEVANCE: The ML-SIS provides scores mostly identical to those of the original measure, with similar test-retest reliability, except for the Emotion domain. Thus, it is a promising alternative that can be used to lessen the burden of routine assessments and provide scores comparable to those of the original SIS 3.0. Plain-Language Summary: The machine learning-based Stroke Impact Scale (ML-SIS) is as reliable as the original Stroke Impact Scale-Third Edition, except for the Emotion domain. Thus, the ML-SIS can be used to improve the efficiency of clinical assessments and also relieve the burden on people w...
Source: The American Journal of Occupational Therapy - January 25, 2024 Category: Occupational Health Authors: Shih-Chieh Lee Chia-Yeh Chou Po-Ting Chen Tzu-Yi Wu I-Ping Hsueh Ching-Lin Hsieh Source Type: research

Understanding Accreditation Requirement Trends of Teaching Occupation in Occupational Therapy Curricula
Am J Occup Ther. 2024 Jan 1;78(1):7801347020. doi: 10.5014/ajot.2024.050342.ABSTRACTAccreditation standards covering occupation have evolved across recent versions of the Accreditation Council for Occupational Therapy Education's (ACOTE®'s) academic B content standards. Because occupational therapy and occupational therapy assistant academic programs are required to provide evidence of compliance with each B content standard, the level of students' learning of occupation warrants attention. The revised Bloom's taxonomy offers a useful framework for examining hierarchical learning action verbs that underpin the degree of c...
Source: The American Journal of Occupational Therapy - January 25, 2024 Category: Occupational Health Authors: Thomas J Mernar Leighan Herzberger Source Type: research

Organizational Barriers to and Facilitators of the Successful Implementation and Sustainability of the Supporting and Enhancing NICU Sensory Experiences (SENSE) Program
CONCLUSIONS AND RELEVANCE: Given perceived successes and challenges, strategic enhancement of implementation can inform future administrations of the SENSE program. Plain-Language Summary: This study provides occupational therapists who are interested in implementing the SENSE program (Supporting and Enhancing NICU Sensory Experiences) with an understanding of common barriers, facilitators, costs, and adaptations, which can be used to advocate for program implementation in NICUs to improve outcomes for preterm infants worldwide.PMID:38271664 | DOI:10.5014/ajot.2024.050450 (Source: The American Journal of Occupational Therapy)
Source: The American Journal of Occupational Therapy - January 25, 2024 Category: Occupational Health Authors: Roberta Pineda Polly Kellner Bethany A Gruskin Joan Smith Source Type: research

Preparing for and Responding to the Current Mental Health Tsunami: Embracing Mary Reilly's Call to Action
Am J Occup Ther. 2024 Jan 1;78(1):7801347010. doi: 10.5014/ajot.2024.050200.ABSTRACTAlthough occupational therapy has its roots in mental health practice, the profession has not been able to adequately and consistently address mental health issues that face society today. As we continue to experience both the protracted coronavirus disease 2019 pandemic and political and social unrest, occupational therapy professionals must take action at individual, state, and national levels to assist in mitigating the current mental health tsunami and improving a fractured mental health care system. In this column, we define and explor...
Source: The American Journal of Occupational Therapy - January 25, 2024 Category: Occupational Health Authors: Karen Keptner Carol Lambdin-Pattavina Tracy Jalaba Stephen Nawotniak Melinda Cozzolino Source Type: research

Studying the Specificity of Research Reporting for Ayres Sensory Integration ® Interventions in the Published Literature: A Scoping Review
CONCLUSIONS AND RELEVANCE: Findings indicate that many studies list ingredients but often omit the mechanism of action. This omission makes replication of the intervention increasingly difficult and prevents a deeper understanding of the clinical reasoning process behind the intervention. Plain-Language Summary: Gaps identified in this scoping review highlight inconsistencies in the reporting of treatment specificity that may affect the replication and translation of Ayres Sensory Integration® (ASI) research into practice.PMID:38272010 | DOI:10.5014/ajot.2024.050558 (Source: The American Journal of Occupational Therapy)
Source: The American Journal of Occupational Therapy - January 25, 2024 Category: Occupational Health Authors: Ishanie Choudhury Talicia Tarver Mary Davis Stacey Reynolds Source Type: research

Occupation-Based Interventions to Improve Occupational Performance Among Older Adults Living in Long-Term Care: A Systematic Review
CONCLUSIONS AND RELEVANCE: Moderate evidence supports the use of occupation-based interventions tailored to individual residents and incorporation of physical activities for improving the occupational performance of older adults living in long-term care. Currently, evidence for care partner involvement and multilevel occupation-based interventions is limited. Plain-Language Summary: This study adds to the evidence base indicating that occupation-based interventions have the potential to promote the occupational performance of older adults living in long-term care. High-quality randomized controlled trials with longer term ...
Source: The American Journal of Occupational Therapy - January 17, 2024 Category: Occupational Health Authors: Rachael Mitterfellner Nathan M D'Cunha Stephen Isbel Source Type: research

Practitioner Burnout and Productivity Levels in Skilled Nursing and Assisted Living Facilities, Part 1: A Descriptive Quantitative Account
CONCLUSIONS AND RELEVANCE: Productivity standards and related pressures are associated with concerning aspects of burnout among practitioners working in geriatric settings. Advocating for change in defining productivity and incorporating positive support in the work environment may assist in reducing burnout and turnover rates and improve patient satisfaction and care. Plain-Language Summary: This research highlights the prevalence of burnout and perceived pressures related to productivity requirements among occupational therapy practitioners working in skilled nursing and assisted living facilities.PMID:38224353 | DOI:10....
Source: The American Journal of Occupational Therapy - January 15, 2024 Category: Occupational Health Authors: Ashley Coleman Ellen McLaughlin Michael Floren Source Type: research