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Graphomotor skills in children with prenatal alcohol exposure and fetal alcohol spectrum disorder: A population ‐based study in remote Australia
ConclusionsOverall, graphomotor skills were poor in this cohort, but children with FASD performed significantly worse than children without PAE. Findings suggest the need for improved occupational therapy services for children in remote regions and evaluation of graphomotor skills in children with PAE. (Source: Australian Occupational Therapy Journal)
Source: Australian Occupational Therapy Journal - July 31, 2016 Category: Occupational Health Authors: Robyn Doney, Barbara R. Lucas, Tracy Jirikowic, Tracey W. Tsang, Rochelle E. Watkins, Kay Sauer, Peter Howat, Jane Latimer, James P. Fitzpatrick, June Oscar, Maureen Carter, Elizabeth J. Elliott Tags: Research Article Source Type: research

Workforce profile of Australian occupational therapists working with people who are terminally ill
ConclusionsResults from this study reveal important data for future workforce planning in this clinical area. The information gathered about client diagnoses and practice contexts will enable more targeted preparation of students for graduation. (Source: Australian Occupational Therapy Journal)
Source: Australian Occupational Therapy Journal - July 31, 2016 Category: Occupational Health Authors: Kathrine Hammill, Rosalind Bye, Catherine Cook Tags: Research Article Source Type: research

Allied health management of technology ‐related musculoskeletal complaints among children and adolescents
ConclusionsChildren and adolescents received allied health treatment for a range of musculoskeletal complaints associated with ICT use. The potential long‐term impacts on their health and wellbeing, and the economic burden associated with this health issue warrant the development of systematic risk reduction strategies. (Source: Australian Occupational Therapy Journal)
Source: Australian Occupational Therapy Journal - July 31, 2016 Category: Occupational Health Authors: Marina Ciccarelli, Kerri Fraser, Sharmila Vaz Tags: Feature Article Source Type: research

An occupation ‐based, metacognitive approach to assessing error performance and online awareness
ConclusionsThere was fair inter‐rater agreement between two trained occupational therapists of error behaviour and error correction when using the described occupation‐based approach to assessing online awareness. This approach has promise, particularly when combined with standardised, neuropsychological assessments, for providing an in‐depth understanding of error behaviour and awareness of errors during meaningful occupations. (Source: Australian Occupational Therapy Journal)
Source: Australian Occupational Therapy Journal - July 31, 2016 Category: Occupational Health Authors: Emmah Doig, Jenny Fleming, Tamara Ownsworth, Stephanie Fletcher Tags: Research Article Source Type: research

Predictors of employment participation following lung transplant
ConclusionOccupational therapists should be actively involved in pre‐ and post‐transplantation goal setting and intervention to support return to work. Pre‐transplant, participation in any amount of voluntary or paid employment or study will maintain networks, skills, and confidence. Post‐transplant, while physician encouragement is known as a key predictor of return to work, occupational therapist support can address function and activity components of work participation. (Source: Australian Occupational Therapy Journal)
Source: Australian Occupational Therapy Journal - July 18, 2016 Category: Occupational Health Authors: Kate Cumming, Lisa O'Brien, Jane Harris Tags: Research Article Source Type: research