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Self-Perceived ADL/IADL Function is Influenced by Residual Neurological Impairment, Aphasia, and Anxiety
We examined the extent to which aphasia status, neurological impairment and poststroke depression, and anxiety contribute to self-perceived ADL/IADL function.METHOD.: Seventy-six community-dwelling individuals at least 6 months poststroke, 44 with and 32 without aphasia, participated in the cross-sectional study. The Stroke Impact Scale (SIS) ADL/IADL domain was the primary outcome measure with aphasia status, residual neurological impairment, depressive symptoms, and anxiety as predictor variables.FINDINGS: Aphasia status, residual neurological impairment, and anxiety were independent predictors of self-perceived ADL/IADL...
Source: Canadian Journal of Occupational Therapy - May 9, 2022 Category: Occupational Health Authors: Ashley R Juniper Lisa Tabor Connor Source Type: research

Occupational Therapy in an Intensive Comprehensive Aphasia Program: Performance and Satisfaction Outcomes.
In this study, we examined the effectiveness of a community-based, occupational therapy intervention situated within an intensive comprehensive aphasia program (ICAP). Occupational therapy interventions addressed goals of participants with chronic stroke and aphasia for improving their satisfaction with and performance of instrumental activities of daily living, social participation, leisure, work, and volunteer activities. Over 3 yr, 19 people with chronic stroke and aphasia participated in a month-long, intensive, interprofessional, community-based program. Significant improvement in participation in valued activities wa...
Source: The American Journal of Occupational Therapy - April 26, 2018 Category: Occupational Health Authors: Escher AA, Amlani AM, Viani AM, Berger S Tags: Am J Occup Ther Source Type: research