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Relationship ‐based approaches in early childhood intervention: Are these applicable to paediatric occupational therapy under the NDIS?
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Source: Australian Occupational Therapy Journal - September 30, 2016 Category: Occupational Health Authors: Jacqueline Barfoot, Pamela Meredith, Jenny Ziviani, Koa Whittingham Tags: Viewpoint Source Type: research

Practice education: A snapshot from Australian university programmes
ConclusionPractice education is a critical issue for Australian occupational therapy. Increasing student numbers place mounting financial and resource demands on education programmes and practice education providers. There is a need for a national, collaborative approach to develop guidelines and processes to ensure sustainability relating to practice education. (Source: Australian Occupational Therapy Journal)
Source: Australian Occupational Therapy Journal - September 30, 2016 Category: Occupational Health Authors: Louise Gustafsson, Ted Brown, Carol McKinstry, Anne ‐Maree Caine Tags: Research Article Source Type: research

The relationship between approaches to study and academic performance among Australian undergraduate occupational therapy students
ConclusionsUndergraduate occupational therapy students’ approaches to study were predictive of their AP to a very limited degree. However, their AP was predicted by a number of demographic variables, including age, gender and year level of enrolment. Further study in this area is recommended. (Source: Australian Occupational Therapy Journal)
Source: Australian Occupational Therapy Journal - September 30, 2016 Category: Occupational Health Authors: Ted Brown, Yuki Murdolo Tags: Feature Article Source Type: research

Capturing everyday experiences of typically developing children aged five to seven years: A feasibility study of experience sampling methodology
ConclusionsThe ESM holds promise for examining the impact of environmental context on everyday experiences of young typically developing children. (Source: Australian Occupational Therapy Journal)
Source: Australian Occupational Therapy Journal - September 30, 2016 Category: Occupational Health Authors: Brandon Vilaysack, Reinie Cordier, Kenji Doma, Yu ‐Wei Chen Tags: Feature Article Source Type: research

Upper limb motor training using a Saebo ™ orthosis is feasible for increasing task‐specific practice in hospital after stroke
ConclusionsThis pilot feasibility study showed that the use of assistive technology, specifically the Saebo‐Flex™ device, could be successfully used in a sample of stroke patients with little or no active hand movement. However, recruitment to the trial was very slow. The use of the Saebo‐FlexTM device had variable results on outcomes, with some positive trends seen in hand function, particularly dexterity. (Source: Australian Occupational Therapy Journal)
Source: Australian Occupational Therapy Journal - September 18, 2016 Category: Occupational Health Authors: Natasha A. Lannin, Anne Cusick, Caroline Hills, Bianca Kinnear, Karin Vogel, Kate Matthews, Greg Bowring Tags: Feature Article Source Type: research

Connections
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Source: Australian Occupational Therapy Journal - August 8, 2016 Category: Occupational Health Tags: Newsletter Source Type: research

A single virtual patient education activity led to improvements in some self ‐reported interprofessional competencies in approximately 40% of students
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Source: Australian Occupational Therapy Journal - August 8, 2016 Category: Occupational Health Authors: Justin Newton Scanlan, Gillian Nisbet Tags: Critically Appraised Paper Source Type: research

There is some evidence from non ‐randomised trials that team interventions improve processes and outcomes in rehabilitation and chronic care settings
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Source: Australian Occupational Therapy Journal - August 8, 2016 Category: Occupational Health Authors: Stacey George, Nicky Baker Tags: Critically Appraised Paper Source Type: research

Can interprofessional practice solve the vexing question of ‘What is occupational therapy’?
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Source: Australian Occupational Therapy Journal - August 8, 2016 Category: Occupational Health Authors: Margo L Brewer, Lorna Rosenwax Tags: Editorial Source Type: research

Factors influencing the perceived quality of clinical supervision of occupational therapists in a large Australian state
ConclusionFactors that influence the perceived quality of clinical supervision among occupational therapists have been identified. High quality clinical supervision is an important component of clinical governance and has been shown to be beneficial to practitioners, patients and the organisation. Information on factors that make clinical supervision effective identified in this study can be added to existing supervision training and practices to improve the quality of clinical supervision. (Source: Australian Occupational Therapy Journal)
Source: Australian Occupational Therapy Journal - August 3, 2016 Category: Occupational Health Authors: Priya Martin, Saravana Kumar, Lucylynn Lizarondo, Zephanie Tyack Tags: Research Article Source Type: research

Human rights in occupational therapy education: A step towards a more occupationally just global society
ConclusionsHuman rights education fosters the development of occupational therapists who are skilled, knowledgeable, confident and empowered to address occupational injustices, according to these research findings. To develop a more occupationally just global society, education that considers iniquitous social structures and human rights is necessary. (Source: Australian Occupational Therapy Journal)
Source: Australian Occupational Therapy Journal - August 3, 2016 Category: Occupational Health Authors: Emma Crawford, Tammy Aplin, Sylvia Rodger Tags: Research Article Source Type: research

Communities of practice: A means to support occupational therapists ’ continuing professional development. A literature review
ConclusionResearch into the use of CoPs in occupational therapy is sparse. CoPs could provide a CPD forum for occupational therapists whether online or face to face. Practitioners are encouraged to participate in CoPs. Further research into the use of CoPs is recommended. (Source: Australian Occupational Therapy Journal)
Source: Australian Occupational Therapy Journal - July 31, 2016 Category: Occupational Health Authors: Margot Barry, Wietske Kuijer ‐Siebelink, Loek Nieuwenhuis, Nynke Scherpbier‐de Haan Tags: Literature Review Source Type: research

Evidence ‐based occupational therapy for people with dementia and their families: What clinical practice guidelines tell us and implications for practice
ConclusionOccupational therapists working with people with dementia in community settings should ensure that their time is spent on those aspects of intervention that are shown to be effective. (Source: Australian Occupational Therapy Journal)
Source: Australian Occupational Therapy Journal - July 31, 2016 Category: Occupational Health Authors: Kate Laver, Robert Cumming, Suzanne Dyer, Meera Agar, Kaarin J Anstey, Elizabeth Beattie, Henry Brodaty, Tony Broe, Lindy Clemson, Maria Crotty, Margaret Dietz, Brian Draper, Leon Flicker, Meg Friel, Louise Heuzenroeder, Susan Koch, Sue Kurrle, Rhonda Nay Tags: Feature Article Source Type: research

Exploring factors influencing occupational therapists ’ perception of patients’ rehabilitation potential after acquired brain injury
ConclusionsFindings suggest that assessing rehabilitation potential is a complex process that goes beyond strictly appraising patients’ characteristics. Additional factors influence clinicians’ perception of patients’ rehabilitation potential. Clinicians should pay more attention to these factors when making evidence‐based decisions regarding patients’ potential to benefit from rehabilitation. (Source: Australian Occupational Therapy Journal)
Source: Australian Occupational Therapy Journal - July 31, 2016 Category: Occupational Health Authors: Priscilla Lam Wai Shun, Carolina Bottari, Tatiana Ogourtsova, Bonnie Swaine Tags: Research Article Source Type: research

Learning management by self ‐employed occupational therapists in private practice
ConclusionsFindings led to a proposition that occupational therapists make the transition to becoming successful small‐business owner‐manager through management learning that includes elements of self‐reflection, identifying environmental opportunities and risks, developing capabilities, and strategic planning for growth and development. It provides insights on what occupational therapists need to consider to become successful small‐business owner‐managers. (Source: Australian Occupational Therapy Journal)
Source: Australian Occupational Therapy Journal - July 31, 2016 Category: Occupational Health Authors: Jeannine Millsteed, Janice Redmond, Elizabeth Walker Tags: Feature Article Source Type: research