Australian Occupational Therapy Journal 
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Source: Australian Occupational Therapy Journal - December 14, 2016 Category: Occupational Health Authors: Reinie Cordier Tags: Editorial Source Type: research
Issue Information
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Source: Australian Occupational Therapy Journal - December 14, 2016 Category: Occupational Health Tags: Issue Information Source Type: research
The development of a culturally appropriate school based intervention for Australian Aboriginal children living in remote communities: A formative evaluation of the Alert Program ® intervention
ConclusionsThis study identified aspects of the Alert Program® training, delivery and measures for evaluation that need modification before their use in assessing the efficacy of the Alert Program® in remote Aboriginal community primary schools. (Source: Australian Occupational Therapy Journal)
Source: Australian Occupational Therapy Journal - December 12, 2016 Category: Occupational Health Authors: Bree Wagner, James Fitzpatrick, Martyn Symons, Tracy Jirikowic, Donna Cross, Jane Latimer Tags: Research Article Source Type: research
An evaluation of the use and efficacy of a sensory room within an adolescent psychiatric inpatient unit
ConclusionsSensory rooms could provide occupational therapists with a valuable tool for reducing distress for adolescents in psychiatric units, especially for those with a history of aggression. Results suggested that female adolescents or adolescents with anxiety disorders may be particularly receptive to using the sensory room. This research provides evidence that can inform occupational therapists when tailoring therapeutic treatment strategies and guide the development of prevention and management of emotional dysregulation and aggression within adolescent psychiatric settings. (Source: Australian Occupational Therapy Journal)
Source: Australian Occupational Therapy Journal - November 30, 2016 Category: Occupational Health Authors: Monique West, Glenn Melvin, Francis McNamara, Michael Gordon Tags: Research 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)
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
Content and cultural validity in the development of the Indigenous Play Partner Scale
ConclusionsThe content and cultural validity of the I‐PPS was established through community consultation. Twenty social interaction verbs, which form the basis of the items of the I‐PPS, reflected Indigenous cultural values of being non‐judgemental of Indigenous children's social interactions during pretend play. Culturally relevant assessments for Australian Indigenous children do not disadvantage this population group and are essential for practice in occupational therapy. (Source: Australian Occupational Therapy Journal)
Source: Australian Occupational Therapy Journal - November 30, 2016 Category: Occupational Health Authors: Alma M. Dender, Karen E. Stagnitti Tags: Feature 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)
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
Community integration outcomes of people with spinal cord injury and multiple matched controls: A pilot study
ConclusionThis cohort of SCI participants was less integrated into home and productive occupations than matched norms, holding implications for planning and allocation of supports to influence outcomes within an NDIS. Further research is necessary to understand community integration outcomes in larger matched samples. (Source: Australian Occupational Therapy Journal)
Source: Australian Occupational Therapy Journal - November 30, 2016 Category: Occupational Health Authors: Libby Callaway, Joanne Enticott, Louise Farnworth, Rachael McDonald, Christine Migliorini, Barry Willer Tags: Feature Article Source Type: research
Impact of an international workplace learning placement on personal and professional development
ConclusionParticipants indicated that the Vietnam placement enabled them to develop their resourcefulness, resilience, reasoning skills, cultural competence, confidence and independence, beyond what they felt would have achieved on a domestic placement. For these reason these participants found the placement a beneficial and worthwhile experience. (Source: Australian Occupational Therapy Journal)
Source: Australian Occupational Therapy Journal - October 24, 2016 Category: Occupational Health Authors: Kerryn Davies, Michael Curtin, Kristy Robson Tags: Feature Article Source Type: research
Connections
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Source: Australian Occupational Therapy Journal - October 6, 2016 Category: Occupational Health Tags: Newsletter Source Type: research
Recapping CAPs: The past 13 years of Critically Appraised Papers
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Source: Australian Occupational Therapy Journal - October 6, 2016 Category: Occupational Health Authors: Reinie Cordier, Annie McCluskey Tags: Critically Appraised Paper Source Type: research
Visioning the future for practice education
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Source: Australian Occupational Therapy Journal - October 6, 2016 Category: Occupational Health Authors: Louise Gustafsson Tags: Editorial Source Type: research
Cognitive Orientation to daily Occupational Performance (CO ‐OP) as group therapy for children living with motor coordination difficulties: An integrated literature review
ConclusionThe findings of this review suggest that the CO‐OP approach, when administered in a group format, has the potential to benefit children living with motor coordination difficulties in both physical and psycho‐social domains. More research is required to confirm these findings and contribute to evidence‐based practice. (Source: Australian Occupational Therapy Journal)
Source: Australian Occupational Therapy Journal - October 4, 2016 Category: Occupational Health Authors: Leanne Anderson, Jessie Wilson, Gary Williams Tags: Literature Review Source Type: research
Older peoples ’ perspectives on time spent alone
ConclusionEnabling older people to balance time spent alone by addressing barriers to participation in the community in addition to finding engaging occupations to occupy time has the potential to prevent boredom, loneliness and improve wellbeing. (Source: Australian Occupational Therapy Journal)
Source: Australian Occupational Therapy Journal - September 30, 2016 Category: Occupational Health Authors: Mandy Stanley, Ashley Richard, Shoshannah Williams Tags: Feature Article Source Type: research
Addressing the occupational needs of refugees and asylum seekers
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Source: Australian Occupational Therapy Journal - September 30, 2016 Category: Occupational Health Authors: Concettina Trimboli, Jackie Taylor Tags: Viewpoint Source Type: research
