Article 17 Meeting the re-integration needs of individuals with spinal cord injury: Effectiveness of community-based occupational therapy

2013 ◽  
Vol 94 (10) ◽  
pp. e8
Author(s):  
Justin Craig Fry ◽  
Pollie Price
Keyword(s):  
Spinal Cord ◽  
Spinal Cord Injury ◽  
Occupational Therapy ◽  
Community Based ◽  
Cord Injury

scholarly journals Beyond Brushing Teeth: Pilot Study Reveals Community Based Opportunities to Promote Oral Care for Clients with a Spinal Cord Injury

2013 ◽  
Author(s):  
Amy Sullivan ◽  
Christy Morgan
Keyword(s):  
Spinal Cord ◽  
Spinal Cord Injury ◽  
Pilot Study ◽  
Occupational Therapy ◽  
Health Care Services ◽  
Oral Care ◽  
Occupational Therapists ◽  
Community Based ◽  
Cord Injury ◽  
Dental Offices

OBJECTIVE: This study identified opportunities for occupational therapists serving those with a spinal cord injury needing community based dental care. METHODS: Dental professionals answered survey questions on attitudes toward treating clients with a spinal cord injury, knowledge of transfer skills, occupational therapy as a community resource, and dental clinic physical design. The data collected for this pilot study were analyzed using descriptive statistics. RESULTS: The participants revealed hesitation toward treating these clients, some knowledge of occupational therapy as a community referral source, limited knowledge for transfer skills, and questionable clinic designs for meeting accessibility guidelines. CONCLUSIONS: Findings from this pilot study should spark interest in more similar study’s and expand sample size. Based upon the initial findings, it would seem occupational therapists should search for appropriate dental offices in which to refer clients with a spinal cord injury. In addition, occupational therapists could serve as consultants to local dental clinics ensuring adequate quality of care for a variety of disabilities. Ultimately, the profession is uniquely positioned to educate clients and providers promoting utilization of community oral health care services.

An effective community-based mentoring program for return to work and school after brain and spinal cord injury

2012 ◽  
Vol 31 (1) ◽  
pp. 63-73 ◽  
Author(s):  
Stephanie A. Kolakowsky-Hayner ◽  
Jerry Wright ◽  
Kazuko Shem ◽  
Robert Medel ◽  
Thao Duong
Keyword(s):  
Spinal Cord ◽  
Spinal Cord Injury ◽  
Return To Work ◽  
Mentoring Program ◽  
Community Based ◽  
Cord Injury ◽  
Effective Community ◽  
Brain And Spinal Cord

scholarly journals Perceived sleep problems after spinal cord injury: Results from a community-based survey in Switzerland

2020 ◽  
pp. 1-10
Author(s):  
Anne Buzzell ◽  
Jonviea D. Chamberlain ◽  
Martin Schubert ◽  
Gabi Mueller ◽  
David J. Berlowitz ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Spinal Cord ◽  
Spinal Cord Injury ◽  
Sleep Problems ◽  
Community Based ◽  
Cord Injury

Establishing Objectives in Occupational Therapy Practice, Part 2

1994 ◽  
Vol 57 (2) ◽  
pp. 45-48 ◽  
Author(s):  
Karen R Whalley Hammell
Keyword(s):  
Spinal Cord ◽  
Spinal Cord Injury ◽  
Occupational Therapy ◽  
Outcome Measures ◽  
Patient Participation ◽  
Rehabilitation Process ◽  
Rehabilitation Plan ◽  
Cord Injury ◽  
Active Patient

Part 1 of this study examined the range of objectives that must be included in a personal rehabilitation plan, in order to ensure compatibility with clients' goals, values and aspirations. In Part 2, examination is made of the importance of identifying when objectives have been reached and what characteristics these objectives should have for it to be possible to recognise that they have been achieved. This is placed in the context of accountability and the use of outcome measures. Spinal cord injury is again used for illustration. Consideration is given to the possible barriers to active patient participation in the rehabilitation process.

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