Effects of Brain–Computer Interface‐controlled Functional Electrical Stimulation Training on Shoulder Subluxation for Patients with Stroke: A Randomized Controlled Trial
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The purpose of this study was to investigate the effects of brain–computer interface (BCI)‐controlled functional electrical stimulation (FES) training on shoulder subluxation of patients with stroke. Twenty subjects were randomly divided into two groups: the BCI‐FES group (n = 10) and the FES group (n = 10). Patients in the BCI‐FES group were administered conventional therapy with the BCI‐FES on the shoulder subluxation area of the paretic upper extremity, five times per week during 6 weeks, while the FES group received conventional therapy with FES only. All patients were assessed for shoulder...
Source: Occupational Therapy International - February 16, 2016 Category: Occupational Health Authors: Yun Young Jang, Tae Hoon Kim, Byoung Hee Lee Tags: Research Article Source Type: research
Effects of Task‐Oriented Training as an Added Treatment to Electromyogram‐Triggered Neuromuscular Stimulation on Upper Extremity Function in Chronic Stroke Patients
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The purpose of the present study was to investigate the effects of electromyogram‐triggered neuromuscular stimulation (EMG‐stim) combined with task‐oriented training (TOT) on upper extremity function in chronic stroke patients. Twenty chronic stroke patients were randomly assigned to either the intervention (n = 10) or control (n = 10) group. The intervention group conducted TOT with EMG‐stim on the wrist and finger extensor of the affected arm for 30 minutes per day, 5 days per week, for 4 weeks. The control group was provided EMG‐stim for 20 minutes per day for the same duration. The in...
Source: Occupational Therapy International - February 15, 2016 Category: Occupational Health Authors: Sun‐Ho Kim, Ji‐Hyuk Park, Min‐Ye Jung, Eun‐Young Yoo Tags: Research Article Source Type: research
Effects of Brain –Computer Interface‐controlled Functional Electrical Stimulation Training on Shoulder Subluxation for Patients with Stroke: A Randomized Controlled Trial
Abstract
The purpose of this study was to investigate the effects of brain–computer interface (BCI)‐controlled functional electrical stimulation (FES) training on shoulder subluxation of patients with stroke. Twenty subjects were randomly divided into two groups: the BCI‐FES group (n = 10) and the FES group (n = 10). Patients in the BCI‐FES group were administered conventional therapy with the BCI‐FES on the shoulder subluxation area of the paretic upper extremity, five times per week during 6 weeks, while the FES group received conventional therapy with FES only. All patients were assessed for shoulder...
Source: Occupational Therapy International - February 14, 2016 Category: Occupational Health Authors: Yun Young Jang, Tae Hoon Kim, Byoung Hee Lee Tags: Research Article Source Type: research
Effects of Task ‐Oriented Training as an Added Treatment to Electromyogram‐Triggered Neuromuscular Stimulation on Upper Extremity Function in Chronic Stroke Patients
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The purpose of the present study was to investigate the effects of electromyogram‐triggered neuromuscular stimulation (EMG‐stim) combined with task‐oriented training (TOT) on upper extremity function in chronic stroke patients. Twenty chronic stroke patients were randomly assigned to either the intervention (n = 10) or control (n = 10) group. The intervention group conducted TOT with EMG‐stim on the wrist and finger extensor of the affected arm for 30 minutes per day, 5 days per week, for 4 weeks. The control group was provided EMG‐stim for 20 minutes per day for the same duration. The in...
Source: Occupational Therapy International - February 14, 2016 Category: Occupational Health Authors: Sun ‐Ho Kim, Ji‐Hyuk Park, Min‐Ye Jung, Eun‐Young Yoo Tags: Research Article Source Type: research
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Source: Occupational Therapy International - February 3, 2016 Category: Occupational Health Tags: Issue Information ‐ Information for Subscribers Source Type: research
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Thai Elephant ‐Assisted Therapy Programme in Children with Down Syndrome
The objectives of this study were to examine the effects of the Thai Elephant‐Assisted Therapy Programme for children with Down syndrome (DS) (TETP‐D) on balance, postural control and visual motor integration (VMI). A quasi‐experimental design with blind control was used. Sixteen children with DS from grades 1 to 6, in a Thailand, public school were recruited for this study. The participants were divided voluntarily into two groups: control and experimental. These both groups received regular school activities, but the experimental group had added treatment, which consisted of TETP‐D twice a week for 2 months. Th...
Source: Occupational Therapy International - January 3, 2016 Category: Occupational Health Authors: Nuntanee Satiansukpong, Maethisa Pongsaksri, Daranee Sasat Tags: Research Article Source Type: research
Development of a Cultural Awareness Scale for Occupational Therapy Students in Latin America: A Qualitative Delphi Study
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Cultural awareness is a key issue in healthcare worldwide. Valid and reliable assessments are needed to assess cultural awareness for occupational therapy students. The purpose of this study was to develop a scale to assess cultural awareness for Latin American occupational therapy students. A Delphi design was implemented considering four rounds with experts from four countries. A 30‐item scale in Spanish was developed to assess three categories of items: personal, therapeutic strategies and persons' cultures. The experts highlighted local features for professional practice as a key aspect of the scale. Local d...
Source: Occupational Therapy International - December 1, 2015 Category: Occupational Health Authors: Daniela Castro, Synneve Dahlin‐Ivanoff, Lena Mårtensson Tags: Research Article Source Type: research
A Survey of Occupational Therapy Practice in Beijing, China
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There is an increasing demand for rehabilitation services in China as a result of the growing number of people with physical and mental challenges, as well as the growing population of older adults. The purpose of this study was to explore the current occupational therapy (OT) resources available in Beijing, China, to serve as the first step in planning the response to increasing demand for OT services from the people of China. Specifically, using the snowball sampling survey method, we explored the work practice, including years of working experience, work setting, weekly work hours, annual income and factors rel...
Source: Occupational Therapy International - December 1, 2015 Category: Occupational Health Authors: Yun Shi, Tsu‐Hsin Howe Tags: Research Article Source Type: research
Thai Elephant‐Assisted Therapy Programme in Children with Down Syndrome
The objectives of this study were to examine the effects of the Thai Elephant‐Assisted Therapy Programme for children with Down syndrome (DS) (TETP‐D) on balance, postural control and visual motor integration (VMI). A quasi‐experimental design with blind control was used. Sixteen children with DS from grades 1 to 6, in a Thailand, public school were recruited for this study. The participants were divided voluntarily into two groups: control and experimental. These both groups received regular school activities, but the experimental group had added treatment, which consisted of TETP‐D twice a week for 2 months. Th...
Source: Occupational Therapy International - December 1, 2015 Category: Occupational Health Authors: Nuntanee Satiansukpong, Maethisa Pongsaksri, Daranee Sasat Tags: Research Article Source Type: research
The Occupational Profile of Women with Fibromyalgia Syndrome
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The aims of this study were to assess the functional level of women with fibromyalgia; to investigate the differences in the occupational activities between women with fibromyalgia and healthy women; and to analyse the perceived importance of occupational performance during self‐care, productivity and leisure activities. A cross‐sectional case control study was performed. Twenty women with fibromyalgia and 20 healthy women completed the Functional Independence Measure (FIM), the Canadian Occupational Performance Measure (COPM), a Numerical Pain Rating Scale, the Fibromyalgia Impact Questionnaire and the SF‐3...
Source: Occupational Therapy International - December 1, 2015 Category: Occupational Health Authors: Marta Pérez‐de‐Heredia‐Torres, Elisabet Huertas Hoyas, Carlos Sánchez‐Camarero, Jorge Pérez‐Corrales, César Fernández de‐las‐Peñas Tags: Research Article Source Type: research
Developmental Risk Signals as a Screening Tool for Early Identification of Sensory Processing Disorders
This study supports the use of the INDIPCD‐R as a screening instrument that could be used by occupational therapists to discriminate children with and without indicators of SPD. The limitation of this study was that it did not cover all the ages of the INDIPCD‐R. Additional studies are required to determine the utility of this instrument for outcome studies and whether it is valid and reliable to identify children at risk of different pathologies. The INDIPCD‐R is a low‐cost instrument that allows the occupational therapist to make a quick review of the different components that could be involved in SPD and therefo...
Source: Occupational Therapy International - December 1, 2015 Category: Occupational Health Authors: Cristina Bolaños, M. Marlene Gomez, Gregorio Ramos, Janina Rios del Rio Tags: Research Article Source Type: research
The Effectiveness of Occupational Therapy Supervised Usage of Adaptive Devices on Functional Outcomes and Independence after Total Hip Replacement in Iranian Elderly: A Randomized Controlled Trial
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The aim of this randomized controlled trial was to assess the effect of an occupational therapy protocol of teaching the usage of adaptive devices to older individuals in Iran who have had a total hip replacement as compared with conventional occupational therapy on functional outcomes and independence. Forty individuals diagnosed with osteoarthritis and a total hip replacement aged >60 years were randomly allocated to either control group (n = 20) or experimental (n = 20) group. Pain, disability, independence and hip muscle strength were assessed with visual analogue scale, Western Ontario and McMast...
Source: Occupational Therapy International - December 1, 2015 Category: Occupational Health Authors: Ali Asghar Jame Bozorgi, Leila Ghamkhar, Amir Hossein Kahlaee, Hamidreza Sabouri Tags: Research Article Source Type: research
Cost ‐effectiveness of Occupational Therapy in Older People: Systematic Review of Randomized Controlled Trials
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A systematic review of the cost‐effectiveness of occupational therapy for older people was conducted. MEDLINE, CINAHL, Web of Science, PsycINFO, Cochrane Library, OT seeker and unpublished trials registers were searched. Reference lists of all potentially eligible studies were searched with no language restrictions. We included trial‐based full economic evaluations that considered both costs and outcomes in occupational therapy for older people compared with standard care (i.e. other therapy) or no intervention. We reviewed each trial for methodological quality using the Cochrane risk of bias tool and assessed...
Source: Occupational Therapy International - September 17, 2015 Category: Occupational Health Authors: Hirofumi Nagayama, Kounosuke Tomori, Kanta Ohno, Kayoko Takahashi, Keita Yamauchi Tags: Research Article Source Type: research
The Play Experiences of Preschool Children from a Low ‐socio‐economic Rural Community in Worcester, South Africa
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Occupational therapists believe that play is a child's main occupation and is considered essential for healthy motor, cognitive and emotional development. However, play spaces and activities in low socio‐economic areas are often different to those provided in structured occupational therapy treatment environments. The main objective was to determine play opportunities, activities, equipment, toys and the play environment for 5‐ to 6‐year‐olds living in a low‐socio‐economic community outside a small town in South Africa, in order to understand the nature of play in this environment better. Participant o...
Source: Occupational Therapy International - September 7, 2015 Category: Occupational Health Authors: Michelle Bartie, Alex Dunnell, Jesse Kaplan, Dianka Oosthuizen, Danielle Smit, Anchen Dyk, Lizahn Cloete, Mia Duvenage Tags: Research Article Source Type: research
