Proportion (%) of activities performed at home according to activity type, age and gender. (DOCX ... more Proportion (%) of activities performed at home according to activity type, age and gender. (DOCX 13Â kb)
Supplemental material, sj-pdf-1-bjo-10.1177_0308022620933095 for Cognitive strategy training for ... more Supplemental material, sj-pdf-1-bjo-10.1177_0308022620933095 for Cognitive strategy training for adults with neurological conditions: a systematic review and meta-analysis exploring effect on occupational performance by Ruth Swanton, Louise Gustafsson, Elspeth Froude, Tenelle Hodson, Michelle McInerney, Liana S Cahill and Natasha A Lannin in British Journal of Occupational Therapy
Study-Specific Guidelines: ICF-CY Linking Rules and Challenges. This file contains a summary of t... more Study-Specific Guidelines: ICF-CY Linking Rules and Challenges. This file contains a summary of the ICF Linking Rules annotated with study-specific examples and a summary of solutions to commonly occurring challenges from Part I – Linking visual ability assessments to the ICF-CY. (DOCX 20 kb)
Introduction The objective of this systematic review was to synthesise the evidence for cognitive... more Introduction The objective of this systematic review was to synthesise the evidence for cognitive strategy training to determine its effectiveness to improve performance of activities of daily living in an adult neurological population. Method Medline, CINAHL, EMBASE, PSYCInfo, PsycBITE and Cochrane Central Register of Controlled Trials and Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews were searched until August 2019. Studies examining the effect of cognitive strategy training on functional performance were included. Population criteria included adults with non-progressive neurological conditions. External and internal validity of included studies was systematically evaluated using an appropriate methodological quality assessment for each study design. A content analysis was conducted of the methodologies used. Findings Forty-one studies met the inclusion criteria and were appraised for content, 16 randomised or quasi-randomised trials were meta-analysed. Trial quality was generally ‘good...
Date Presented 3/31/2017 This systematic review used an ecocultural framework to synthesize quali... more Date Presented 3/31/2017 This systematic review used an ecocultural framework to synthesize qualitative data across 11 studies involving decision making of parents, teachers, and other adults around outdoor play for children with disabilities. Results highlight the complexity of the decision-making process. Primary Author and Speaker: Julia Sterman Contributing Authors: Geraldine Naughton, Michelle Villeneuve, Elspeth Froude, Shirley Wyver, Kassia Beetham, Anita Bundy
Knowledge about patterns of participation can be used to highlight groups of children and adolesc... more Knowledge about patterns of participation can be used to highlight groups of children and adolescents with low attendance, or low involvement in activities and who may therefore be at risk of mental or physical health concerns. This study used the Children's Assessment of Participation and Enjoyment (CAPE) and the Preferences for Activity of Children (PAC) to describe the patterns of participation of children and adolescents in activities outside mandated school in Victoria, Australia. A cross-sectional survey of Victorian children and adolescents was conducted. Eligible participants were aged 6 to 18 years, enrolled in mainstream schools, with sufficient English language skills to complete the questionnaires. Parents of participants completed a demographic questionnaire. Sample representativeness was assessed against Victorian population statistics for gender, school type, language spoken at home and socio-economic status. Data for the CAPE and PAC were summarised using descrip...
Having just presented a writing workshop at our 13th National Occupational Therapy Conference in ... more Having just presented a writing workshop at our 13th National Occupational Therapy Conference in Adelaide, it seems timely to share writing tips for authors new to the art of publishing andwhomay be considering our journal. We have reached a new age in our profession, we now have many occupational therapy journals with an impact factor, submissions to journals are far greater than what can be published in a timely way and it is an expectation for all researchers to disseminate their work through peer reviewed journals. Where previously the quantity of publications was the main measure of success for academics there is now greater recognition for quality. The blind peer review process, as much as possible eliminates any bias that may come from assuming the quality of a submission based on authorship and track record. The quality of the manuscript, relevance to the readership, and the contribution to the pursuit of knowledge therefore become the most important determinant. Submitting a manuscript for publication can be extremely anxiety provoking. Awaiting the outcome, and if successful responding to the reviewer’s comments can be a painful process. For those new to the process this can be particularly daunting and often disheartening when our prized work is questioned or worse still rejected. Understanding the writing and the reviewing process are important steps in increasing the chance of publication and coping with rejection to try again. The first step is to familiarise yourself with the journal guidelines of what needs to be addressed in the submission as provided in the guidelines to authors (http://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/journal/10.1111/(ISSN)1440-1630/homepa ge/ForAuthors.html). The aims and scope of the journal and the type of articles accepted are clearly described. Ethical requirements must be addressed and this journal expects that:
Physical & Occupational Therapy in Pediatrics, 2007
Motor impairment in children with hemiplegic cerebral palsy leads to a predominance of use of the... more Motor impairment in children with hemiplegic cerebral palsy leads to a predominance of use of the unaffected hand. This impedes development of bimanual skills and deprives the affected side of the stimulus needed for normal growth. Occupational therapists aim to improve use of the affected hand, traditionally using Neurodevelopmental Therapy. Empirical evidence is needed to support this treatment choice. Studies examining interlimb coupling in children with hemiplegia and other studies in adult stroke support a bilateral treatment approach. These single-case time-series experiments examined the effects of Neurodevelopmental Therapy and Bilateral Isokinematic Training on hand use in three children with hemiplegic cerebral palsy. Two of the three subjects displayed positive changes in use and movement of the affected hand in some tasks with Bilateral Isokinematic Training. Bilateral Isokinematic Training might be a potentially useful means of increasing frequency of use of the affected hand in some children with hemiplegic cerebral palsy.
Australian carers of children with special needs have expressed concerns about the limited availa... more Australian carers of children with special needs have expressed concerns about the limited availability and accessibility of suitable information resources. The 'Keeping It Together' (KIT) information package was developed and trialled in Canada and found to be effective in meeting the information needs of this population. The study aimed to evaluate the KIT-Australian Adaptation (KIT-Australia) to determine if it met its purpose of providing carers of children with special needs with strategies to access resources, organise information and communicate with others about their child. The study also aimed to determine whether additional changes were required to increase the KIT-Australia's utility. Eighteen carers of children with special needs participated in the study. All participants had accessed services from the Royal Children's Hospital, Melbourne, Victoria. Demographic information was collected and carers were orientated to the KIT-Australia prior to using it. After eight weeks, a telephone survey interview was completed with each participant. A content analysis of qualitative and quantitative data provided the results. Most participants stated that they would continue to use the KIT-Australia, and would recommend it to other carers. Six key themes were identified: getting started, accessing resources, organising and storing information, communicating information about my child to others, recommendations and non-use of the KIT-Australia. Preliminary data from this study suggests that the KIT-Australia met its purpose of assisting carers of children with special needs, to access resources, organise information and communicate with others about their child. Participant recommendations to improve the usability of the KIT-Australia should be implemented for future editions of the resource. Further research may be required to adapt and facilitate use of the KIT-Australia in other Australian states and territories.
Proportion (%) of activities performed at home according to activity type, age and gender. (DOCX ... more Proportion (%) of activities performed at home according to activity type, age and gender. (DOCX 13Â kb)
Supplemental material, sj-pdf-1-bjo-10.1177_0308022620933095 for Cognitive strategy training for ... more Supplemental material, sj-pdf-1-bjo-10.1177_0308022620933095 for Cognitive strategy training for adults with neurological conditions: a systematic review and meta-analysis exploring effect on occupational performance by Ruth Swanton, Louise Gustafsson, Elspeth Froude, Tenelle Hodson, Michelle McInerney, Liana S Cahill and Natasha A Lannin in British Journal of Occupational Therapy
Study-Specific Guidelines: ICF-CY Linking Rules and Challenges. This file contains a summary of t... more Study-Specific Guidelines: ICF-CY Linking Rules and Challenges. This file contains a summary of the ICF Linking Rules annotated with study-specific examples and a summary of solutions to commonly occurring challenges from Part I – Linking visual ability assessments to the ICF-CY. (DOCX 20 kb)
Introduction The objective of this systematic review was to synthesise the evidence for cognitive... more Introduction The objective of this systematic review was to synthesise the evidence for cognitive strategy training to determine its effectiveness to improve performance of activities of daily living in an adult neurological population. Method Medline, CINAHL, EMBASE, PSYCInfo, PsycBITE and Cochrane Central Register of Controlled Trials and Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews were searched until August 2019. Studies examining the effect of cognitive strategy training on functional performance were included. Population criteria included adults with non-progressive neurological conditions. External and internal validity of included studies was systematically evaluated using an appropriate methodological quality assessment for each study design. A content analysis was conducted of the methodologies used. Findings Forty-one studies met the inclusion criteria and were appraised for content, 16 randomised or quasi-randomised trials were meta-analysed. Trial quality was generally ‘good...
Date Presented 3/31/2017 This systematic review used an ecocultural framework to synthesize quali... more Date Presented 3/31/2017 This systematic review used an ecocultural framework to synthesize qualitative data across 11 studies involving decision making of parents, teachers, and other adults around outdoor play for children with disabilities. Results highlight the complexity of the decision-making process. Primary Author and Speaker: Julia Sterman Contributing Authors: Geraldine Naughton, Michelle Villeneuve, Elspeth Froude, Shirley Wyver, Kassia Beetham, Anita Bundy
Knowledge about patterns of participation can be used to highlight groups of children and adolesc... more Knowledge about patterns of participation can be used to highlight groups of children and adolescents with low attendance, or low involvement in activities and who may therefore be at risk of mental or physical health concerns. This study used the Children's Assessment of Participation and Enjoyment (CAPE) and the Preferences for Activity of Children (PAC) to describe the patterns of participation of children and adolescents in activities outside mandated school in Victoria, Australia. A cross-sectional survey of Victorian children and adolescents was conducted. Eligible participants were aged 6 to 18 years, enrolled in mainstream schools, with sufficient English language skills to complete the questionnaires. Parents of participants completed a demographic questionnaire. Sample representativeness was assessed against Victorian population statistics for gender, school type, language spoken at home and socio-economic status. Data for the CAPE and PAC were summarised using descrip...
Having just presented a writing workshop at our 13th National Occupational Therapy Conference in ... more Having just presented a writing workshop at our 13th National Occupational Therapy Conference in Adelaide, it seems timely to share writing tips for authors new to the art of publishing andwhomay be considering our journal. We have reached a new age in our profession, we now have many occupational therapy journals with an impact factor, submissions to journals are far greater than what can be published in a timely way and it is an expectation for all researchers to disseminate their work through peer reviewed journals. Where previously the quantity of publications was the main measure of success for academics there is now greater recognition for quality. The blind peer review process, as much as possible eliminates any bias that may come from assuming the quality of a submission based on authorship and track record. The quality of the manuscript, relevance to the readership, and the contribution to the pursuit of knowledge therefore become the most important determinant. Submitting a manuscript for publication can be extremely anxiety provoking. Awaiting the outcome, and if successful responding to the reviewer’s comments can be a painful process. For those new to the process this can be particularly daunting and often disheartening when our prized work is questioned or worse still rejected. Understanding the writing and the reviewing process are important steps in increasing the chance of publication and coping with rejection to try again. The first step is to familiarise yourself with the journal guidelines of what needs to be addressed in the submission as provided in the guidelines to authors (http://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/journal/10.1111/(ISSN)1440-1630/homepa ge/ForAuthors.html). The aims and scope of the journal and the type of articles accepted are clearly described. Ethical requirements must be addressed and this journal expects that:
Physical & Occupational Therapy in Pediatrics, 2007
Motor impairment in children with hemiplegic cerebral palsy leads to a predominance of use of the... more Motor impairment in children with hemiplegic cerebral palsy leads to a predominance of use of the unaffected hand. This impedes development of bimanual skills and deprives the affected side of the stimulus needed for normal growth. Occupational therapists aim to improve use of the affected hand, traditionally using Neurodevelopmental Therapy. Empirical evidence is needed to support this treatment choice. Studies examining interlimb coupling in children with hemiplegia and other studies in adult stroke support a bilateral treatment approach. These single-case time-series experiments examined the effects of Neurodevelopmental Therapy and Bilateral Isokinematic Training on hand use in three children with hemiplegic cerebral palsy. Two of the three subjects displayed positive changes in use and movement of the affected hand in some tasks with Bilateral Isokinematic Training. Bilateral Isokinematic Training might be a potentially useful means of increasing frequency of use of the affected hand in some children with hemiplegic cerebral palsy.
Australian carers of children with special needs have expressed concerns about the limited availa... more Australian carers of children with special needs have expressed concerns about the limited availability and accessibility of suitable information resources. The 'Keeping It Together' (KIT) information package was developed and trialled in Canada and found to be effective in meeting the information needs of this population. The study aimed to evaluate the KIT-Australian Adaptation (KIT-Australia) to determine if it met its purpose of providing carers of children with special needs with strategies to access resources, organise information and communicate with others about their child. The study also aimed to determine whether additional changes were required to increase the KIT-Australia's utility. Eighteen carers of children with special needs participated in the study. All participants had accessed services from the Royal Children's Hospital, Melbourne, Victoria. Demographic information was collected and carers were orientated to the KIT-Australia prior to using it. After eight weeks, a telephone survey interview was completed with each participant. A content analysis of qualitative and quantitative data provided the results. Most participants stated that they would continue to use the KIT-Australia, and would recommend it to other carers. Six key themes were identified: getting started, accessing resources, organising and storing information, communicating information about my child to others, recommendations and non-use of the KIT-Australia. Preliminary data from this study suggests that the KIT-Australia met its purpose of assisting carers of children with special needs, to access resources, organise information and communicate with others about their child. Participant recommendations to improve the usability of the KIT-Australia should be implemented for future editions of the resource. Further research may be required to adapt and facilitate use of the KIT-Australia in other Australian states and territories.
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