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Continuing the dialogue: A rights ‐approach in occupational therapy
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Source: Australian Occupational Therapy Journal - August 1, 2017 Category: Occupational Health Authors: Emma Crawford Tags: Viewpoint Source Type: research

Enteral feeding and its impact on family mealtime routines for caregivers of children with cerebral palsy: A mixed method study
ConclusionFindings highlighted the necessity of comprehensive support from health professionals in achieving positive mealtime experience. Themes in this study indicated that caregivers would benefit from a professional with knowledge in the development and integration of rituals and routines to support positive outcomes. (Source: Australian Occupational Therapy Journal)
Source: Australian Occupational Therapy Journal - August 1, 2017 Category: Occupational Health Authors: Marion Russell, Vanessa Jewell, Gail A. Poskey, Asa Russell Tags: Research Article Source Type: research

Author index
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Source: Australian Occupational Therapy Journal - July 3, 2017 Category: Occupational Health Tags: Author Index Source Type: research

Presenting author index
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Source: Australian Occupational Therapy Journal - July 3, 2017 Category: Occupational Health Tags: Presenting Author Index Source Type: research

Electronic Posters (EPOSTERS)
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Source: Australian Occupational Therapy Journal - July 3, 2017 Category: Occupational Health Tags: Electronic Posters Source Type: research

Oral Presentations – Friday 21 July 2017
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Source: Australian Occupational Therapy Journal - July 3, 2017 Category: Occupational Health Tags: Oral Presentations Source Type: research

Oral Presentations – Thursday 20 July 2017
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Source: Australian Occupational Therapy Journal - July 3, 2017 Category: Occupational Health Tags: Oral Presentations Source Type: research

Oral Presentations – Wednesday 19 July 2017
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Source: Australian Occupational Therapy Journal - July 3, 2017 Category: Occupational Health Tags: Oral Presentations Source Type: research

Issue Information
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Source: Australian Occupational Therapy Journal - July 3, 2017 Category: Occupational Health Tags: Issue Information Source Type: research

Pilot of the BOOST ‐A™: An online transition planning program for adolescents with autism
ConclusionThe BOOST‐A™ is a viable and feasible program that has the potential to assist adolescents with autism in preparing for transitioning out of high school. Future research will determine the effectiveness of the BOOST‐A™ with adolescents across Australia. (Source: Australian Occupational Therapy Journal)
Source: Australian Occupational Therapy Journal - July 1, 2017 Category: Occupational Health Authors: Megan Hatfield, Nina Murray, Marina Ciccarelli, Torbj örn Falkmer, Marita Falkmer Tags: Feature Article Source Type: research

Continuing competence assessment and maintenance in occupational therapy: Scoping review with stakeholder consultation
ConclusionsThis scoping review highlights gaps in research on effective methods and assessment of occupational therapy continuing competence. Findings suggest a need for research on approaches to continuing competence that incorporate the translation of evidence to practice and address the influence of external factors. Regulatory agencies may address the quality of occupational therapy services by incorporating a variety of professional development options into requirements. (Source: Australian Occupational Therapy Journal)
Source: Australian Occupational Therapy Journal - July 1, 2017 Category: Occupational Health Authors: Christine T. Myers, Nancy Schaefer, Ashley Coudron Tags: Review Article Source Type: research

Validity of the Assistance to Participate Scale with Parents of typically developing Australian children aged three to eight years
ConclusionsResults of this study indicate the APS is a valid and reliable measure of the parental role in a typically developing child's play. Validation upon a typically developing sample offers preliminary guidelines regarding the normative pattern of assistance provided to children during play. Further research in line with the COSMIN is required. (Source: Australian Occupational Therapy Journal)
Source: Australian Occupational Therapy Journal - July 1, 2017 Category: Occupational Health Authors: Kahli Joyce, Helen Bourke ‐Taylor, Sarah Wilkes‐Gillan Tags: Feature Article Source Type: research

Mental health education in occupational therapy professional preparation programs: Alignment between clinician priorities and coverage in university curricula
ConclusionWhile there appears to be overall good alignment between mental health curricula and priorities identified by practising occupational therapists, there are some discrepancies. These discrepancies are described and establish a strong foundation for further discussion between clinicians, academics and university administration to support curriculum review and revision. (Source: Australian Occupational Therapy Journal)
Source: Australian Occupational Therapy Journal - June 29, 2017 Category: Occupational Health Authors: Justin Newton Scanlan, Pamela J. Meredith, Kirsti Haracz, Priscilla Ennals, Genevi ève Pépin, Jayne S. Webster, Karen Arblaster, Shelley Wright, Tags: Feature Article Source Type: research

Connections
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Source: Australian Occupational Therapy Journal - June 19, 2017 Category: Occupational Health Tags: Newsletter Source Type: research

An intensive occupational therapy discharge planning intervention was not more effective in improving activities of  daily living performance and participation than a hospital‐based discharge planning consultation for older adults in the acute hospital setting
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Source: Australian Occupational Therapy Journal - June 19, 2017 Category: Occupational Health Authors: Ruth Swanton, Lauren Britton Tags: Critically Appraised Papers Source Type: research