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The Flow State Scale for Occupational Tasks: Development, Reliability, and Validity
Conclusion Our flow scale appears to have satisfactory reliability and validity to verify quantitatively whether the occupational tasks used in OT can effectively provide a flow experience for patients. (Source: Hong Kong Journal of Occupational Therapy)
Source: Hong Kong Journal of Occupational Therapy - October 12, 2014 Category: Occupational Health Source Type: research

Long-term Efficacy of Occupational Lifestyle Redesign Programme for Strokes
Conclusion The positive effect of OLSR programme has been shown to be effective in filling the gap of psychosocial adaptation in conventional stroke rehabilitation programmes. The patients in the OLSR programme had improved motivation levels and predicted better QOL in long term. (Source: Hong Kong Journal of Occupational Therapy)
Source: Hong Kong Journal of Occupational Therapy - October 12, 2014 Category: Occupational Health Source Type: research

Cynthia Tang Occupational Therapy Promotion Fund and Memorial Scholarship
Publication date: December 2013 Source:Hong Kong Journal of Occupational Therapy, Volume 23, Issue 2 Author(s): Kenneth Fong (Source: Hong Kong Journal of Occupational Therapy)
Source: Hong Kong Journal of Occupational Therapy - October 12, 2014 Category: Occupational Health Source Type: research

Leadership Style Preference of Undergraduate Occupational Therapy Students in Australia
Conclusion The Considerate leadership style is characterised by creating comfortable working environments, following established procedures, and creating an easy work pace, while the Spirited leadership style is about inspiring people, generating excitement, turning work into play, and rallying people. It is recommended that leadership be integrated into occupational therapy curricula so as to adequately equip students for future professional practice. (Source: Hong Kong Journal of Occupational Therapy)
Source: Hong Kong Journal of Occupational Therapy - October 12, 2014 Category: Occupational Health Source Type: research

Psychometric Properties of the Chinese Version of the Kid-KINDLR Questionnaire for Measuring the Health-related Quality of Life of School-aged Children
Conclusion The Chinese version of the Kid-KINDLR questionnaire exhibited good psychometric properties, but the internal consistency of the translated instrument needs further improvement. It is recommended that practitioners focus on the Kid-KINDLR total score when interpreting the Kid-KINDLR data. Overall, the study findings indicate that the Chinese version of the Kid-KINDLR is an important tool for use in clinical practice. (Source: Hong Kong Journal of Occupational Therapy)
Source: Hong Kong Journal of Occupational Therapy - October 12, 2014 Category: Occupational Health Source Type: research

A Psychometric Study of the Kinetic-House-Tree-Person Scoring System for People with Psychiatric Disorders in Taiwan
Conclusion The KHTP scoring system has acceptable construct validity, inter-rater reliability, and test–retest reliability. Because drawing tests have the advantage of expressing nonverbal characteristics, the scoring system should prove to be very useful for those who are unwilling or unable to communicate verbally. This study therefore provides valuable information for clinical application, particularly for the psychiatric rehabilitation professions. (Source: Hong Kong Journal of Occupational Therapy)
Source: Hong Kong Journal of Occupational Therapy - October 12, 2014 Category: Occupational Health Source Type: research

Effects of Productive Activities with Reminiscence in Occupational Therapy for People with Dementia: A Pilot Randomized Controlled Study
Conclusion Our study suggests that PAROT may alleviate depressive symptoms and improve the task performance of elderly people with dementia. (Source: Hong Kong Journal of Occupational Therapy)
Source: Hong Kong Journal of Occupational Therapy - October 12, 2014 Category: Occupational Health Source Type: research

Simple and Task-oriented Mirror Therapy for Upper Extremity Function in Stroke Patients: A Pilot Study
Conclusion Task-oriented mirror therapy in stroke patients provided more effective improvement in the upper extremity function of the hemiplegic stroke victims. (Source: Hong Kong Journal of Occupational Therapy)
Source: Hong Kong Journal of Occupational Therapy - October 12, 2014 Category: Occupational Health Source Type: research

Is More Choice Better? Some Thoughts on Autonomy and Self-determination for People with Psychiatric Disabilities
Publication date: June 2014 Source:Hong Kong Journal of Occupational Therapy, Volume 24, Issue 1 Author(s): Chow S. Lam (Source: Hong Kong Journal of Occupational Therapy)
Source: Hong Kong Journal of Occupational Therapy - October 12, 2014 Category: Occupational Health Source Type: research

Occupational Therapists in the 21st Century: Time for a New Standard?
Publication date: June 2014 Source:Hong Kong Journal of Occupational Therapy, Volume 24, Issue 1 Author(s): Kenneth Fong (Source: Hong Kong Journal of Occupational Therapy)
Source: Hong Kong Journal of Occupational Therapy - October 12, 2014 Category: Occupational Health Source Type: research

Efficacy of Static Progressive Splinting in the Management of Metacarpophalangeal Joint Stiffness: A Pilot Clinical Trial
Conclusion The static progressive MCP flexion splint promotes both physical and functional outcomes. The increased AROM of the MCP joints improves the functional outcomes in patients with traumatized hands. (Source: Hong Kong Journal of Occupational Therapy)
Source: Hong Kong Journal of Occupational Therapy - October 12, 2014 Category: Occupational Health Source Type: research