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Occupational engagement following mild stroke in the Australian context using the occupational gaps questionnaire.
Conclusions and significance: The English version of the OGQ was found to be a feasible instrument for identifying occupational gaps following mild stroke and may be suitable to support research and clinical practice with this population. PMID: 31906780 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher]
Source: Scandinavian Journal of Occupational Therapy - January 8, 2020 Category: Occupational Health Tags: Scand J Occup Ther Source Type: research

The lived experience of supporting people with mild stroke.
Conclusions and Significance: Whilst spouses generally return to their daily routines after a family members' mild stroke, some will experience increased time pressures and occupational disruptions. Health providers should prepare spouses for behavioral and emotional changes in people with mild stroke. PMID: 31264497 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher]
Source: Scandinavian Journal of Occupational Therapy - July 4, 2019 Category: Occupational Health Tags: Scand J Occup Ther Source Type: research

Re ‐employment of people with chronic stroke: A single‐centre retrospective study
Australian Occupational Therapy Journal, EarlyView.
Source: Australian Occupational Therapy Journal - October 18, 2018 Category: Occupational Health Authors: Itaru Fukuzawa, Osamu Tokumaru, Nobuoki Eshima, Kira Bacal, Takaaki Kitano, Isao Yokoi Source Type: research

A pilot study: Can the UFOV assessment be used as a repeated measure to determine timing of on ‐road assessment in stroke?
Australian Occupational Therapy Journal, EarlyView.
Source: Australian Occupational Therapy Journal - February 20, 2018 Category: Occupational Health Source Type: research

What is the current practice of therapists in the measurement of somatosensation in children with cerebral palsy and other neurological disorders?
ConclusionDespite there being recommendations of best practice for the assessment of specific domains of somatosensation in children with cerebral palsy, current practice does not yet mirror these recommendations. Additionally, therapists have low satisfaction and confidence with what they are currently using, highlighting the need for a comprehensive and standardised assessment of somatosensation for use in children with neurological disorders.
Source: Australian Occupational Therapy Journal - December 1, 2017 Category: Occupational Health Authors: Corrin Walmsley, Susan Taylor, Timothy Parkins, Leeanne Carey, Sonya Girdler, Catherine Elliott Tags: Feature Article Source Type: research