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A pilot study: Can the UFOV assessment be used as a repeated measure to determine timing of on ‐road assessment in stroke?
ConclusionImprovements in scores at one month intervals over three months are due to improvements in abilities assessed by the UFOV as no practice effect was found to influence scores. UFOV scores performed at monthly intervals post‐stroke can be used to guide the timing of an occupational therapy on‐road assessment, with an increased likelihood of passing, as recovery occurs. This repeated use of the UFOV assessment can assist referral practices that best utilise driving rehabilitation programmes. Larger studies need to be conducted to confirm these results.
Source: Australian Occupational Therapy Journal - February 1, 2018 Category: Occupational Health Authors: Annabel McNamara, Christopher John Barr, Malcolm J. Bond, Stacey George Tags: Feature Article Source Type: research
Somatosensory assessment and treatment after stroke: An evidence‐practice gap
ConclusionsMost therapists perceived somatosensory assessment and treatment as important. However, frequently utilised methods lack a sound theoretical or empirical basis. Despite published evidence regarding somatosensory assessment and treatment, an evidence‐practice gap exists.
Source: Australian Occupational Therapy Journal - December 1, 2014 Category: Occupational Health Authors: Lloyd U. Pumpa, Liana S. Cahill, Leeanne M. Carey Tags: Research Article Source Type: research
Shifting gears: An inpatient medical record audit and post ‐discharge survey of return‐to‐driving following stroke/transient ischaemic attack
ConclusionsInconsistencies exist in the documentation of return‐to‐driving management after acute stroke or TIA and it is unknown whether patients who lack documentation in their medical records were provided with education or not.
Source: Australian Occupational Therapy Journal - January 31, 2017 Category: Occupational Health Authors: Janet Frith, Helen Warren ‐Forward, Isobel Hubbard, Carole James Tags: Research Article Source Type: research
Visuoperceptual deficits and participation in older adults after stroke
ConclusionVisuoperceptual deficits are common post‐stroke. However, they evolve differently in different people and are associated with a reduction in participation.
Source: Australian Occupational Therapy Journal - June 18, 2013 Category: Occupational Health Authors: Audrée Jeanne Beaudoin, Bénédicte Fournier, Léonie Julien‐Caron, Lucie Moleski, Joanie Simard, Louisette Mercier, Johanne Desrosiers Tags: Research Article Source Type: research
The Cognistat (neurobehavioural cognitive status exam): Administering the full test in stroke patients for optimal results
ConclusionsOur findings confirm that occupational therapists should administer the full Cognistat to stroke patients rather than the original screen‐metric approach. A two‐factor structure was also supported in our results, suggesting that occupational therapists' scoring practices should reflect this finding and use the differentiated score out of 10 rather than a global sum. However, additional research is necessary to consider the clinical and theoretical significance of the Cognistats' subscale clustering.
Source: Australian Occupational Therapy Journal - February 1, 2015 Category: Occupational Health Authors: Danielle Rice, Nerissa Campbell, Lauren Friedman, Mark Speechley, Robert W. Teasell Tags: Research Article Source Type: research
Upper limb motor training using a Saebo ™ orthosis is feasible for increasing task‐specific practice in hospital after stroke
ConclusionsThis pilot feasibility study showed that the use of assistive technology, specifically the Saebo‐Flex™ device, could be successfully used in a sample of stroke patients with little or no active hand movement. However, recruitment to the trial was very slow. The use of the Saebo‐FlexTM device had variable results on outcomes, with some positive trends seen in hand function, particularly dexterity.
Source: Australian Occupational Therapy Journal - September 18, 2016 Category: Occupational Health Authors: Natasha A. Lannin, Anne Cusick, Caroline Hills, Bianca Kinnear, Karin Vogel, Kate Matthews, Greg Bowring Tags: Feature Article Source Type: research
Structure and feasibility of extra practice during stroke rehabilitation: A systematic scoping review
ConclusionsExtra practice during rehabilitation after stroke is most often structured using full supervision by a therapist, and appears feasible for stroke survivors to complete. Less often, extra practice is structured using equipment, non‐therapists and/or group classes.
Source: Australian Occupational Therapy Journal - November 30, 2016 Category: Occupational Health Authors: Claire Stewart, Annie McCluskey, Louise Ada, Suzanne Kuys Tags: Review Article Source Type: research
Systematic review of mirror therapy compared with conventional rehabilitation in upper extremity function in stroke survivors
ConclusionsIn the primary variables in promoting recovery, MT alone showed better results in acute and chronic stroke patients in upper limb functioning than either conventional rehabilitation (CR) or CR plus MT.PROSPERO registration number: CRD42015026869
Source: Australian Occupational Therapy Journal - November 30, 2016 Category: Occupational Health Authors: David P érez‐Cruzado, Jose Antonio Merchán‐Baeza, Manuel González‐Sánchez, Antonio I. Cuesta‐Vargas Tags: Review Article Source Type: research
Stroke survivors ’ experiences of using the Graded Repetitive Arm Supplementary Program (GRASP) in an Australian acute hospital setting: A mixed‐methods pilot study
ConclusionsA clinical trial to evaluate the effectiveness of the GRASP when provided to patients within the first week is recommended.
Source: Australian Occupational Therapy Journal - April 5, 2017 Category: Occupational Health Authors: Yuki Murdolo, Ted Brown, Leesa Fielding, Stephen Elliott, Elizabeth Castles Tags: Research Article Source Type: research
Home exercise programs supported by video and automated reminders for patients with stroke: A qualitative analysis
Conclusions and significance of the studySmart technology is increasingly accessible and provides a novel, convenient way to provide home exercise programs post stroke with a number of benefits. This technology is not for everyone, but may be well suited to patients who already own and use these devices in daily life. Automated reminders were not viewed as a useful reminder tool.
Source: Australian Occupational Therapy Journal - March 11, 2018 Category: Occupational Health Authors: Kellie B. Emmerson, Katherine E. Harding, Kylee J. Lockwood, Nicholas F. Taylor Tags: Feature Article Source Type: research
Cognitive assessment across the continuum of care: The importance of occupational performance‐based assessment for individuals post‐stroke and traumatic brain injury
ConclusionsTargeted efforts to further incorporate standardised occupational performance‐based methods into clinical practice, research, and ongoing professional development is required to enhance occupational therapy services when working with individuals with cognitive impairment.
Source: Australian Occupational Therapy Journal - September 1, 2013 Category: Occupational Health Authors: Danielle Sansonetti, Tammy Hoffmann Tags: Research Article Source Type: research
Meta‐analysis on the effect of mental imagery on motor recovery of the hemiplegic upper extremity function
ConclusionReview of the literature revealed a trend in support of the use of motor imagery for upper extremity motor rehabilitation after stroke. Mental imagery could be a viable intervention for stroke patients given its benefits of being safe, cost‐effective and rendering multiple and unlimited practice opportunities. It is recommended that researchers incorporate imaging techniques into clinical studies so that the mechanism whereby mental imagery mediates motor recovery or neural adaptation for people with stroke can be better understood.
Source: Australian Occupational Therapy Journal - October 1, 2013 Category: Occupational Health Authors: Adeline Y. Kho, Karen P. Y. Liu, Raymond C. K. Chung Tags: Review Article Source Type: research
Stroke‐specific executive function assessment: A literature review of performance‐based tools
Conclusions and significance of the studyThe Stroke‐Specific Executive Function Toolkit provides clinicians with useful information that should facilitate identification of appropriate executive function tools for use across the continuum of stroke care.
Source: Australian Occupational Therapy Journal - February 18, 2013 Category: Occupational Health Authors: Valérie Poulin, Nicol Korner‐Bitensky, Deirdre R. Dawson Tags: Review Article Source Type: research
Stroke survivors experienced discontinuity in their sense of self and role performance in the early stages of recovery from stroke, which impacted on their participation but with time they adopted a more proactive attitude
Source: Australian Occupational Therapy Journal - June 1, 2014 Category: Occupational Health Authors: Ruth Swanton, Jennifer White Tags: Critically Appraised Papers Source Type: research
Patient and public involvement (PPI) in research is perceived to benefit stroke survivors and the research process. Barriers and facilitators exist which can be addressed to enable PPI in stroke research
Source: Australian Occupational Therapy Journal - June 13, 2016 Category: Occupational Health Authors: Margaret Wallen, Nicole Gerrand Tags: Critically Appraised Paper Source Type: research
