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Welcome to the third edition of Occupational Therapy Update. The aims of this publication are:
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Paper 1
Title: Culturally responsive care in occupational therapy: an entry-level
educational model embedded in service-learning
Author(s): Talero, Pamela, Kern, Stephen B., Tup, Debra A.
Citation: Scandinavian Journal of Occupational Therapy, 01 March 2015, vol./is. 22/2; (95102)
Abstract: This study focuses on the design of an entry-level educational model of culturally
responsive care in occupational therapy embedded in service-learning (CRCOT-SL) that is
perceived as clear, relevant, evidence-based, and useful by occupational therapy educators.
The purpose of the model is to guide OT educators in teaching students to enable
occupational participation and social inclusion in cross-cultural encounters. Method. The
design consisted in defining the areas of the model and the components of each area, and
articulating the learning process embedded in service-learning. A formative evaluation of
CRCOT-SL was then performed using survey methods to collect feedback from 30 OT
educators regarding the clarity, relevance, evidence-based constructs, and usefulness of
CRCOT-SL. Results: CRCOT-SL was perceived to be clear, relevant, evidence-based, and
useful to 81.5% of the OT educators who participated in the study. Minor modifications to
the model were completed based on the educator's feedback. Conclusions: CRCOT-SL is
intended to respond not only to the dynamic, multicultural, and diverse environments in
which practitioners currently practice but to the future needs of a global community facing
social, political, economic, and environmental issues that will continue to affect dramatically
people's living conditions and occupational needs.
Source: CINAHL
Link to full text:
http://informahealthcare.com/doi/pdf/10.3109/11038128.2014.997287
Paper 2
Title: Occupational therapy inpatient rehabilitation interventions with
deconditioned older adults following an acute hospital admission: A Delphi study
Author(s) Timmer AJ, Unsworth CA, Taylor NF
Citation: Australian Occupational Therapy Journal, February 2015, vol./is. 62/1; (41-9)
Abstract: Older adults admitted to an acute hospital setting with an illness often experience
deconditioning. Although occupational therapists frequently work with deconditioned older
adults in inpatient rehabilitation programmes, limited information exists regarding the type
of interventions used and how these interventions are provided. This study aimed to
determine the level of consensus among Australian occupational therapists about
occupational therapy service delivery and interventions commonly used during inpatient
rehabilitation with older adults who have become deconditioned during acute hospital
admission for a medical illness. METHODS: The Delphi technique was used to reach
consensus among expert occupational therapists regarding service delivery and interventions
commonly used in an ideal clinical setting. Data were analysed from three rounds of surveys
and the percentage of agreement between clinicians were calculated. RESULTS: Twenty-six
participants completed round one survey, with 24 completing subsequent surveys (92%
response rate). Fifteen commonly used interventions were identified, including
showering/dressing, light meal preparation and home assessment. Consensus was reached
on commonly used aspects of service delivery, including intervention provision, programme
length, team members and follow up after discharge. CONCLUSION: Results generated may
assist in guiding occupational therapists in the attributes of service delivery and the type of
interventions currently considered best practice when working with deconditioned older
adults in a rehabilitation setting. The information provides preliminary data for effectiveness
studies.
Source: Medline
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Available in fulltext from Australian Occupational Therapy Journal at Wiley
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Paper 3
Title: Impact of an evidence-based practice course on occupational therapist's
confidence levels and goals.
Author(s) Brangan J, Quinn S, Spirtos M
Citation: Occupational Therapy in Health Care, January 2015, vol./is. 29/1; (27-38)
Abstract: Confidence levels of 136 Irish occupational therapists were measured before and
after an evidence based practice training course. Ranked scores on the evidence based
practice confidence scale showed statistically significant improvement in all areas between
pre and post course. Goals set by therapists to integrate EBP into their practice following the
course were analysed and grouped into categories which included: 1) getting ready to use
evidence based practice, 2) examining current and best practices, and 3) promoting a
culture of evidence based practice in the workplace. Course feedback using Likert scales
identified satisfaction with course content and delivery method.
Source: Medline
Paper 4
Title: Effectiveness of occupation-based interventions to improve areas of
occupation and social participation after stroke: an evidence-based review
Author(s) Wolf TJ, Chuh A, Floyd T, McInnis K, Williams E
Citation: American Journal of Occupational Therapy, January 2015, vol./is. 69/1
Abstract: This evidence-based review examined the evidence supporting the use of
occupation-based interventions to improve areas of occupation and social participation
poststroke. A total of 39 studies met the inclusion criteria and were critically evaluated. Most
of the literature targeted activity of daily living (ADL)-based interventions and collectively
provided strong evidence for the use of occupation-based interventions to improve ADL
performance. The evidence related to instrumental ADLs was much more disparate, with
limited evidence to support the use of virtual reality interventions and emerging evidence to
support driver education programs to improve occupational performance poststroke. Only 6
studies addressed leisure, social participation, or rest and sleep, with sufficient evidence to
support only leisure-based interventions. The implications of this review for research,
education, and practice in occupational therapy are also discussed.
Source: Medline
Link to full text: http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4281705/
Paper 5
Title: Does occupational therapy play a role for communication in children with
autism spectrum disorders?
Author(s): Hébert, Michèle L. J., Kehayia, Eva, Prelock, Patricia, Wood-Dauphinee, Sharon,
Snider, Laurie
Citation: International Journal of Speech-Language Pathology, 01 December 2014, vol./is.
16/6; (594-602)
Abstract: This study investigates occupational therapy for early communication in children
with autism spectrum disorders (ASD). The research explored the role of occupational
therapists in supporting children with ASD to become better communicators by considering
their inter-professional collaboration with speech-language pathologists. Convenience
samples of 21 clinical occupational therapists and speech-language pathologists were
recruited to participate in semi-structured audio-recorded focus groups, using a qualitative
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design. Distinct views included a child-centred focus from speech-language pathologists,
whereas occupational therapists spoke of the child through societal viewpoints, which later
pointed to occupational therapists' proficiency in enabling skill generalization in ASD. An
equal partnership was consistently reported between these clinicians, who identified the
same objectives, shared strategies, joint treatments, and ongoing collaboration as the four
main facilitators to inter-professional collaboration when treating children with ASD. Three
unique roles of occupational therapy comprised developing non-verbal and verbal
communication pre-requisites, adapting the setting, educating-partnering-advocating for the
child, and providing occupation-based intervention. These three themes meshed with the
discipline-specific occupational therapy domains represented in the Person-EnvironmentOccupation framework. When working in inter-professional collaboration, speech-language
pathologists and occupational therapists agree that occupational therapy is indispensable to
early intervention in enabling communication in ASD.
Source: CINAHL
Paper 6
Title: Sexual orientation and occupation: some issues to consider when working
with older gay people to meet their occupational needs
Author(s): Twinley, Rebecca
Citation: British Journal of Occupational Therapy, Dec 2014, vol. 77, no. 12, p. 623-625
Abstract: The surge of people now entering their older adult lives in many societies,
including the United Kingdom, makes understanding and meeting the occupational needs of
this population paramount. For many older gay people, growing up presented a unique set
of challenges, some of which may still be experienced as barriers to realizing and/or
overcoming their occupational needs. Sexual orientation is understood as one of many
factors that can impact upon the individual experience of occupation and justice, and this
opinion piece highlights four of the potential threats to occupational justice for some older
gay people. It proposes that such challenges have triggered associated occupational needs
for some older gay people - needs that remain largely obscure and unrecognized in
occupational therapy literature.
Source: BNI
Link to full text: http://bjo.sagepub.com/content/77/12/623.full.pdf+html
Paper 7
Title: Parent perspectives on occupational therapy assessment reports
Author(s): Makepeace, Elizabeth, Zwicker, Jill G.
Citation: British Journal of Occupational Therapy, 15 November 2014, vol./is. 77/11; (538545)
Abstract: Occupational therapy assessment reports in paediatric practice are written for
multiple audiences, such as health professionals, school personnel, and parents. As such,
reports may not meet the needs of all recipients. In an effort to better target parents in
clinical report writing, the purpose of this study was to determine what parents view as
important, relevant, and understandable in occupational therapy assessment reports, and to
explore evidence for best clinical report-writing practices in paediatrics. Method: This
qualitative study used in-depth interviews to gather parent perspectives on reports written
for their children. All interviews were audio-recorded and transcribed. Interpretive
description with a thematic, inductive approach was used to recognize patterns and themes
by coding recurrent data and summarizing results. Findings: Ten parents completed one-onone interviews. Five key themes were identified: generating an accurate record of
assessment; answering referral queries; understanding terminology; using the report for
information sharing and partnership building; and being prompted to take action.
Conclusion: Results encourage therapists to include parents as the primary audience of
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reports, to clearly answer referral questions, and to use language and terms that are
understandable. Reports must be easily shared with other stakeholders and include simple,
age-appropriate recommendations that parents can implement during everyday activities.
Source: CINAHL
Link to full text: http://bjo.sagepub.com/content/77/11/538.full.pdf+html
Paper 8
Title: Musculoskeletal hand symptoms and functional limitation in communitydwelling adults aged 50 years and over: results from a cross-sectional study
Author(s): Myers, Helen, Thomas, Elaine, Dziedzic, Krysia
Citation: British Journal of Occupational Therapy, 15 November 2014, vol./is. 77/11; (546555)
Abstract: Hand pain and problems are common in community-dwelling adults aged 50
years and over. As the population ages, the absolute number of people with these issues is
likely to increase. Debilitating hand problems affect at least 12% of the older population in
the United Kingdom, but fewer than 1 in 30 people with this degree of disability consult an
occupational therapist. Method: This paper describes a new analysis of a population study
using data from surveys and a nested clinical cohort. Demographic characteristics, and the
nature, severity, and frequency of symptoms and functional limitation in 1,811 adults aged
50 years and over with disabling hand problems are described, and the potential need for
healthcare estimated. Findings: Moderate or severe functional limitation within the previous
week was commonly reported. Irrespective of age and gender, weakness was the most
frequently reported severe symptom (n = 470, 27%). Most problems occurred in activities
requiring strength (such as opening a jar: n = 945, 52%). More females reported difficulty
with tasks requiring strength (such as opening a jar: f: 59%; m: 38%), and more males
reported difficulty with dexterous activities (such as picking up coins: m: 24%; f: 17%).
Conclusion: The results from this study have implications for current and future
management of hand problems in the community, highlighting a potential role for
occupational therapy.
Source: CINAHL
Link to full text: http://bjo.sagepub.com/content/77/11/546.full.pdf+html
Paper 9
Title: Occupational therapy for people living with a life-limiting illness: a
thematic review
Author(s): Hammill, Kathrine, Bye, Rosalind, Cook, Catherine
Citation: British Journal of Occupational Therapy, 15 November 2014, vol./is. 77/11; (582589)
Abstract: Little is known about occupational therapy practice for people with a life-limiting
illness. This paper aims to review the available occupational therapy literature in order to
develop a greater understanding of the role and practice trends of occupational therapists
working in this area. Methods: A systematic search of literature published from 1975–2013
was conducted. Three hundred and fifty-five pieces of literature were located and screened
for inclusion using a three-stage process. All literature that met the inclusion criteria was
then analysed thematically. Findings: An in-depth review of 52 articles, three position
statements, two key occupational texts, and one clinical guideline identified three themes in
the literature. These themes comprised: (i) reframing practice: defining a palliative approach
in occupational therapy; (ii) continuing occupational engagement despite loss; and (iii)
preparing for practice when your client is dying: educational requirements of occupational
therapists. Conclusion: Occupational therapy has an important role to play in the care of
people with a life-limiting illness. However, knowledge gaps remain concerning the scope of
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the role and how best to engage clients in meaningful occupations at the end of life. Further
education is required at the undergraduate level and for clinicians working in this area.
Source: CINAHL
Link to full text: http://bjo.sagepub.com/content/77/11/582.full.pdf+html
Paper 10
Title: Parents' experiences with physical and occupational therapy for their
young child with cerebral palsy: a mixed studies review
Author(s): Kruijsen-Terpstra, A. J. A., Ketelaar, M., Boeije, H., Jongmans, M. J., Gorter, J.
W., Verheijden, J., Lindeman, E., Verschuren, O.
Citation: Child: Care, Health & Development, 01 November 2014, vol./is. 40/6; (787-796)
Abstract: Understanding the experiences of parents with their child's intervention might
help meet the needs of parents and, subsequently get them engaged in their child's
intervention. As parents' early beliefs regarding their child's intervention has consequences
for treatment participation, it is important to understand these parental perspectives. The
aim of this mixed studies review was to give an overview of the experiences and related
factors of parents of young children (0-5 years of age) with cerebral palsy in relation to the
physical and/or occupational therapy of their child in a rehabilitation setting. The literature
was searched systematically for qualitative and quantitative studies published between
January 1990 and July 2011. Inclusion criteria were (1) the study population consisted of
parents of children with cerebral palsy, with at least 25% of children under the age of five;
(2) children had received physical and/or occupational therapy in a rehabilitation setting;
and (3) the experiences of the parents with their child's therapy were addressed. Data were
synthesized with the framework synthesis method resulting in a conceptual framework
describing the factors that are related to the parents' experiences with their child's
interventions. A total of 13 studies (eight qualitative and five quantitative) were included
and evaluated. Parents expressed various aspects in context, process and outcomes when
asked about their experiences with their child's intervention. They had different needs over
time and needed time to build a collaborative relationship with their child's therapists. The
proposed framework acknowledges the various aspects in context, process and outcomes
that parents reported when asked about their experiences. Knowing this, the importance of
the broader context of the child in a family should be acknowledged; realizing the impact
that the demands of daily life, supports and resources provided to parents, attitudes in the
community and culture have on parental experiences.
Source: CINAHL
*This article is available to download – please access it using your Athens login when
prompted.
Available in fulltext from Child: Care, Health and Development at Wiley
[See page 1 concerning downloading articles published by Wiley]
Paper 11
Title: Preparing for motherhood: a role for occupational therapy
Author(s): Acharya, Vinita
Citation: WFOT Bulletin, 01 November 2014, vol./is. 70/; (16-17)
Abstract: Parenting as an occupation is significant as it can influence the overall
development of a child. Clients with mental illness may find it challenging to cope with the
demands of parenting. Occupational therapy can assist women with mental illness in
performing their role as a mother. Preparing for motherhood can ensure that the mother
gets the opportunity to nurture her natural maternal instinct and the child can receive good
emotional and physical environment which would lay the foundation for its future emotional
health. Clients with mental illness and children of parents with mental illness can both
benefit through occupational therapy in preparing for motherhood. Occupational therapy
with its unique holistic approach can make it possible for women with mental illness to have
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a good self-concept of themselves as mothers through competency building and skills
training.
Source: CINAHL
Paper 12
Title: Utilizing participation in meaningful occupation as an intervention
approach to support the acute model of inpatient palliative care
Author(s): Ashworth, Erin
Citation: Palliative & Supportive Care, Oct 2014, vol. 12, no. 5, p. 409-412
Abstract: Palliative care is a model of care that aims to improve quality of life (QOL) for
patients and their families/carers who are facing the challenges associated with a life limiting
illness (WHO, 2012). Until recently, palliative care has been seen to be largely focused on
the medical management of specific symptoms, with little or no consideration given to the
patient's occupational identity and goals. Occupational therapy is a profession whose core
philosophy is grounded in occupational participation. Occupational therapists have the skills
and expertise to incorporate an individual's occupational performance goals into their
treatment plan, thereby helping people to participate in personally meaningful occupations,
within the limitations of their illness and physical capacity. The present article aims to
illustrate (using case-study examples) how personally meaningful occupational participation
can better support an acute model of palliative care practice, resulting in better patient
outcomes and improved quality of life for both patients and their carers.
Source: BNI
Link to full text:
http://journals.cambridge.org/action/displayFulltext?type=1&fid=9370558&jid=PAX&volumeId=12&is
sueId=05&aid=9370554&bodyId=&membershipNumber=&societyETOCSession=
Paper 13
Title: Communicating with Employers: Experiences of Occupational Therapists
Treating People with Musculoskeletal Conditions
Author(s) Coole, Carol, Birks, Emily, Watson, Paul, Drummond, Avril
Citation: Journal of Occupational Rehabilitation, 01 September 2014, vol./is. 24/3; (585595)
Abstract: Many employed people with musculoskeletal conditions rely on healthcare
practitioners, including occupational therapists, for work-related advice and support. The
purpose of this study was to explore the experiences of occupational therapists in
communicating with patients' employers. Methods: Qualitative data were collected from the
responses of occupational therapists to ten statements/open questions in a questionnaire
survey of UK occupational therapists. Data were copied verbatim into word documents and
analysed thematically. Results: A total of 649 comments were made by 143 respondents.
Five themes were identified that were associated with communicating with employers:
patient-dependent; employer-dependent; therapist-dependent; extrinsic factors; methods of
communication. Conclusion: This study has identified that communication between
occupational therapists and employers is influenced by a number of factors, including those
which are outside the therapists' control. These need to be acknowledged and addressed by
therapists, their professional organisation, employers, commissioners, therapy service
managers, educators and employees in order to support return-to-work and work retention
of people with musculoskeletal conditions.
Source: CINAHL
Link to full text: http://link.springer.com/article/10.1007%2Fs10926-013-9476-3
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Paper 14
Title: Return to work after stroke: recording, measuring, and describing
occupational therapy intervention.
Author(s): Grant, Mary, Radford, Kathryn, Sinclair, Emma, Walker, Marion
Citation: British Journal of Occupational Therapy, 15 September 2014, vol./is. 77/9; (457465)
Abstract: Existing research on vocational rehabilitation following stroke has been criticised
for not describing intervention in sufficient detail for replication or clinical implementation.
The purpose of this study was to test the feasibility of recording and measuring the content
of an early stroke-specific vocational rehabilitation intervention delivered to participants in a
feasibility randomized controlled trial, using a proforma previously developed for a study of
vocational rehabilitation following traumatic brain injury. Method: The proforma was
adapted for use in stroke with input from an expert panel and was used to record
intervention content, in 10-minute units, following each intervention session. Findings:
Twenty-five people, working or in education at the time of stroke, participated in the study.
Two thirds of the therapists’ time was spent in face-to-face contact (43%) and liaison with
the patient and others (20%). Intervention mainly focused on work preparation (21%) and
the return to work process (24%). The remaining time was consumed by administration
(19%) and travel (18%). Conclusion: The proforma was quick and easy to use and captured
the main focus of intervention. This study suggests that it can be used to record strokespecific vocational rehabilitation intervention content and has potential for wider use in
research and clinical practice.
Source: CINAHL
Link to full text: http://bjo.sagepub.com/content/77/11/582.full.pdf+html
Paper 15
Title: Occupational performance and strategies for managing daily life among the
elderly with heart failure
Author(s): Norberg, Eva-Britt, Boman, Kurt, Löfgren, Britta, Brännström, Margareta
Citation: Scandinavian Journal of Occupational Therapy, 01 September 2014, vol./is. 21/5;
(392-399)
Abstract: The aim of this study was to describe experiences of limitations in occupational
performance and strategies for managing daily activities among the elderly with chronic
heart failure (CHF). Methods: Ten participants from primary healthcare with a confirmed
diagnosis of CHF were interviewed. The interviews were analysed using qualitative content
analysis. Results: The first theme, 'Redefining an active life, aware of one's impaired body',
was based on four sub-themes: realizing one's limited activity ability; striving to preserve an
active life; focusing on meaningful activities; and changing vs. not changing habits and
roles. The second theme, 'Planning activities and balancing the degree of effort', was based
on three sub-themes: limiting, organizing, and rationalizing activities; adjusting activities to
today's ability; and using technology and adapting the environment. Conclusions: Elderly
people with CHF are struggling with an ongoing process of occupational adaptation due to
periodical physical decline and fluctuating day-to-day ability. This highlights a need for
information on strategies from a holistic perspective and client-centred occupational therapy
interventions.
Source: CINAHL
Paper 16
Title: Women's experiences of cognitive changes or 'chemobrain' following
treatment for breast cancer: A role for occupational therapy?
Author(s): Player, Lucy, Mackenzie, Lynette, Willis, Karen, Loh, Siew Yim
Citation: Australian Occupational Therapy Journal, 01 August 2014, vol./is. 61/4; (230-240)
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Abstract: Changes to functioning and cognition are commonly reported following
chemotherapy. These changes are highly individual, and may not be fully recognised or
understood. Breast cancer is the most common cancer diagnosed in women worldwide, yet
little is known about the impact of cognitive changes for these women following treatment
and many do not benefit from occupational therapy services. The aim was to describe
changes in cognitive function experienced by women who had undergone chemotherapy,
and the strategies used to overcome the associated challenges. Method: This was a
qualitative phenomenological study conducted with nine women, aged between 39 and 67
years, from New South Wales. Participants were breast cancer survivors who had received
chemotherapy treatment, and self-reported chemobrain symptoms. Data were collected
through semi-structured in-depth telephone and face-to-face interviews. Results: Six themes
described the chemobrain experience for these women. They were: uncertainty about the
origin of the chemobrain experience; persistent but inconsistent impacts on function; simple
function turned complex; losing functional independence in family life; strategies to maintain
function; and the need for recognition of the subjective experience of cancer treatment.
Conclusion: The experiences of cognitive and functional changes following chemotherapy for
those reporting chemobrain symptoms are highly individual, and include the need for
adaptive strategies. Some similarities in the types of impairments were experienced. As
breast cancer survivorship rates continue to rise, there is a need for occupational therapy
services to assist women in returning to daily occupations during or following their cancer
treatment.
Source: CINAHL
*This article is available to download – please access it using your Athens login when
prompted.
Available in fulltext from Australian Occupational Therapy Journal at Wiley
[See page 1 concerning downloading articles published by Wiley]
Paper 17
Title: Occupational therapy for Parkinson's disease: increasing awareness
Author(s): Saint-Hilaire M
Citation: Lancet Neurology, June 2014, vol./is. 13/6; (527-9)
Abstract: The occupational therapy intervention might not have focused on aspects of
Parkinson's disease that become problematic for both caregivers and their patients in more
advanced disease, such as cognitive deficits, other non-motor symptoms, and social
isolation. Findings have shown that social concerns are a primary focus for individuals with
Parkinson's disease and their caregivers and that disease symptoms and social aspects of
self-care are inter-related. Typically, physical therapy and occupational therapy in
Parkinson's disease have been prescribed when patients become substantially disabled.
Source: Medline
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