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Awareness and Knowledge of Occupational Therapy Among Nigerian Medical and Health Sciences Undergraduates
Conclusion Nigerian medical and health sciences undergraduates had high awareness, but poor to moderate knowledge about the OT profession, roles, and work settings. Level of awareness and knowledge about OT were significantly influenced by the rehabilitation-related course of study and lower level of study. Replication of similar studies in countries with different cultural backgrounds is suggested. (Source: Hong Kong Journal of Occupational Therapy)
Source: Hong Kong Journal of Occupational Therapy - May 24, 2016 Category: Occupational Health Source Type: research

Reliability and Validity of School Function Assessment for Children with Cerebral Palsy in Guangzhou, China
Conclusion This study has established the applicability of the SFA for both clinical and research purposes in the Chinese population, and presented evidence of satisfactory psychometric properties in use with primary school students with CP in special schools. (Source: Hong Kong Journal of Occupational Therapy)
Source: Hong Kong Journal of Occupational Therapy - January 12, 2016 Category: Occupational Health Source Type: research

The Effect of a Written and Pictorial Home Exercise Prescription on Adherence for People with Stroke
Conclusion The addition of a written and pictorial home exercise prescription does not lead to better adherence to a home exercise programme compared to having no written and pictorial instructions. Possible reasons may be that patients had caregivers as a support system, and the exercise logbook served as a reminder and motivational track record for patients. There also does not appear to be a relationship between functional ability and level of adherence, which may be due to most of the study participants being within the optimal time frame for spontaneous functional recovery. Further study at different time frames in st...
Source: Hong Kong Journal of Occupational Therapy - January 12, 2016 Category: Occupational Health Source Type: research

Systematic Review: Effectiveness of Mirror Therapy for Lower Extremity Post-Stroke
Conclusion Further research is needed to determine the best treatment regimen and optimal time to initiate MT intervention in terms of the phases of stroke. No firm conclusions can be drawn on the effectiveness of MT on the hemiplegic LE until more evidence is available. (Source: Hong Kong Journal of Occupational Therapy)
Source: Hong Kong Journal of Occupational Therapy - January 12, 2016 Category: Occupational Health Source Type: research

Systematic Review: Is Prescription of Pressure-relieving Air Cushions Justified in Acute and Subacute Settings?
Conclusion Whilst there is currently preliminary evidence to support the effectiveness of pneumatic pressure-relieving cushions as compared to standard foam, specific recommendations as to a preferred make/model of cushion for use within general hospital settings are not supported at this time. (Source: Hong Kong Journal of Occupational Therapy)
Source: Hong Kong Journal of Occupational Therapy - January 12, 2016 Category: Occupational Health Source Type: research

Functional Outcomes of Burn Patients With or Without Rehabilitation in Mainland China
Conclusion Patients with moderate to severe burn injuries can benefit from rehabilitation interventions in terms of physical health, mental health, performance of daily living, and QOL. (Source: Hong Kong Journal of Occupational Therapy)
Source: Hong Kong Journal of Occupational Therapy - December 1, 2015 Category: Occupational Health Source Type: research

Effect of Cyber-Golfing on Balance Amongst the Elderly in Hong Kong: A Pilot Randomised Trial
Conclusion The results of this study suggest that cyber-golfing might be an alternative to golfing, which is capable of enhancing balance ability amongst community-dwelling elderly. The potential of exergaming as a clinical tool for geriatric rehabilitation was discussed. (Source: Hong Kong Journal of Occupational Therapy)
Source: Hong Kong Journal of Occupational Therapy - December 1, 2015 Category: Occupational Health Source Type: research

Validation of the Everyday Technology Use Questionnaire in a Japanese context
Conclusion The Japanese ETUQ seems to be a sensitive tool to evaluate perceived ability in ET use among elderly people in Japan with and without cognitive impairment. Therefore, it could be used in research and clinical practice. (Source: Hong Kong Journal of Occupational Therapy)
Source: Hong Kong Journal of Occupational Therapy - November 29, 2015 Category: Occupational Health Source Type: research

Establishment of the Hong Kong College of Occupational Therapy
Publication date: June 2015 Source:Hong Kong Journal of Occupational Therapy, Volume 25 (Source: Hong Kong Journal of Occupational Therapy)
Source: Hong Kong Journal of Occupational Therapy - September 28, 2015 Category: Occupational Health Source Type: research

Performance of the Visual-Motor Integration of Preschool Children in Hong Kong
Conclusion The local reference developed in this study yielded additional insights for occupational therapists and psychologists with regard to the application of the VMI (fifth edition) for Hong Kong children aged between 3 years and 6 months and 5 years and 11 months. (Source: Hong Kong Journal of Occupational Therapy)
Source: Hong Kong Journal of Occupational Therapy - September 9, 2015 Category: Occupational Health Source Type: research

Effects of Neuromuscular Electrical Stimulation on Swallowing Functions in Children with Cerebral Palsy: A Pilot Randomised Controlled Trial
Conclusion This study demonstrated that OST and NMES facilitated swallowing functions than OST and sham–NMES in children with CP and dysphagia. Future studies need to utilise video fluoroscopy swallowing study for outcome measurements in a large participant group. (Source: Hong Kong Journal of Occupational Therapy)
Source: Hong Kong Journal of Occupational Therapy - September 1, 2015 Category: Occupational Health Source Type: research

Impact of Glaucoma on Quality of Life and Activities of Daily Living
Conclusion In line with previous studies conducted in other countries, Koreans with glaucoma had impaired HRQOL and ADL as compared with healthy Koreans. (Source: Hong Kong Journal of Occupational Therapy)
Source: Hong Kong Journal of Occupational Therapy - July 22, 2015 Category: Occupational Health Source Type: research

Relationship Between Driving-violation Behaviours and Risk Perception in Motorcycle Accidents
Conclusion This study could assist occupational-therapy practitioners involved in driving rehabilitation and training to identify strategies to deal with drivers' violation behaviours and risk perception. It could also provide evidence-based recommendations for drivers' education, driving-safety campaigns, or even licensing policies. (Source: Hong Kong Journal of Occupational Therapy)
Source: Hong Kong Journal of Occupational Therapy - July 14, 2015 Category: Occupational Health Source Type: research

Quality of Life Enhancement Programme for Individuals with Mood Disorder: A Randomized Controlled Pilot Study
Conclusion The participants who received the 8-week QOLEP demonstrated significant improvement in the level of depression. Studies with a sample size of at least 104 participants are recommended in the future. (Source: Hong Kong Journal of Occupational Therapy)
Source: Hong Kong Journal of Occupational Therapy - May 29, 2015 Category: Occupational Health Source Type: research

Factors Associated with Quality of Life in Mothers of Children with Cerebral Palsy in Iran
Conclusion Two important factors that lead to a worse QOL of mothers with a CP child are the unemployment of mothers and having a CP child with concurrent intellectual disabilities. To diminish the adverse effects of having a CP child on QOL of mothers, unemployed women who have a CP child with concurrent intellectual disabilities need more psychological support and help. (Source: Hong Kong Journal of Occupational Therapy)
Source: Hong Kong Journal of Occupational Therapy - April 20, 2015 Category: Occupational Health Source Type: research