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Promoting Intraprofessional Collaboration and Critical Thinking With Escape Rooms: An Example of a Clinical Skills Class
This study assessed the effectiveness of using an escape room as a teaching tool in a clinical skills class for occupational therapy and occupational therapy assistant students.
Serial Trichotomization to Determine Fitness to Drive: Results From a Cohort of Clients Referred to a Neurology Program
This study used an approach based on a series of five cognitive tests to determine whether a client should continue driving, undergo further evaluation, or stop driving.
Profile of Independence in Activities of Daily Living Among Patients With Parkinson’s Disease: A Retrospective Observational Study
This study evaluated the activities of daily living independence and dependence of people with Parkinson’s disease based on each person’s disease stage.
Assessing the Quality of Single-Case Designs in Occupational Therapy: A Scoping Review
This scoping review summarizes the current landscape and challenges of single-case designs (SCDs) in occupational therapy.
Myoelectric Analysis of Dynamic Spring-Loaded Orthosis Training for Individuals With Stroke
The study results support the efficacy of a dynamic orthosis in muscle strength training for stroke patients.
Influence of Dementia on Vision-Related Functional Performance Among Patients With Type 2 Diabetes
This study investigated the relationship between diabetes-related eye problems and dementia as well as the impact of dementia on vision-related quality of life and activities of daily living for patients with Type 2 diabetes.
External Pelvic Floor Biofeedback for Children With Spinal Cord Injury: A Case Series
This case report describes how occupational therapy practitioners used external pelvic floor biofeedback as an adjunct conservative treatment strategy when providing care for pediatric children with recent incomplete spinal cord injury.
Preliminary Psychometric Properties of the Letter Form Assessment Version 2 (LFA–2) Scale
This study presents the first results of the development and validation of the Letter Form Assessment Version 2 (LFA–2) to measure letter formation fluency among beginning writers.
Sensory Family Accommodation for Autistic and Sensory Overresponsive Children: The Mediating Role of Parenting Distress Tolerance
The study findings highlight the need for occupational therapists to support families in reducing sensory accommodations while helping children with autism spectrum disorder build independence and coping skills.
Occupational Therapists’ Insights on Family Involvement in Videoconferencing-Based Home Assessments and Modifications in the Veterans Health Administration: A Descriptive Qualitative Study
Through interviews with occupational therapists from the Veterans Health Administration with experience in videoconferencing-based home assessments, this study explored family involvement in the assessments and subsequent home modifications.
Oral Feeding Management in the School Setting: A Scoping Review
This scoping review identifies key roles for occupational therapists in supporting the feeding needs of children school settings.
Individualized Return-to-Work Intervention Within the Cancer Care Continuum
This case series illustrates how three patients with brain cancer returned to work after participating in a tailored three-phase occupational therapy intervention.
Occupational Therapy Practice in Adult Rehabilitation of Persistent Postconcussion Symptoms: A Scoping Review
This study reviewed existing evidence about the role of occupational therapy in the rehabilitation of adults with persistent postconcussion symptoms (PPCS).
Piloting an Occupational Therapist–Led Disability-Inclusion Program for Business Professionals and Leaders
This study explored the impact of an evidence-based development workshop led by an occupational therapist to improve knowledge of, skills in, and attitudes toward implementing disability-inclusive workplace practices.
Ayres Sensory Integration® With Children Ages 0 to 12: A Systematic Review of Randomized Controlled Trials
To address concerns regarding previous reviews that used varied and inconsistent definitions of ASI interventions and arrived at mixed conclusions, this review focused exclusively on high-level studies of ASI that adhered to the ASI Fidelity Measure.
Brief Report
Commonly Used Statistical Methods in Occupational Therapy Research
This study identified the most commonly used statistical methods in occupational therapy research.
Vocational Rehabilitation Outcomes From the U.K. Working Out Program: Characterizing the New Vocational Roles Obtained by People With Acquired Brain Injuries
This study analyzed outcomes data from a U.K. clinical service that provides vocational rehabilitation to people with an acquired brain injury.
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Concussion Recovery: The Essential Role of School-Based Occupational Therapy Practitioners
This column emphasizes the role of school-based occupational therapists as viable support for postconcussed youth.
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