Feasibility and informativeness of the Canadian occupational performance measure for identifying priorities in patients with Parkinson’s disease

Author(s):  
Eiji Kobayashi ◽  
Nobuaki Himuro ◽  
Yuji Mitani ◽  
Takuya Tsunashima ◽  
Kyouhei Nomura ◽  
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2021 ◽  
Vol 75 (Supplement_2) ◽  
pp. 7512500025p1-7512500025p1
Author(s):  
Abdullah Alsaeed ◽  
Kristen A. Pickett ◽  
Heidi Wagner ◽  
Sarah Zurawski ◽  
Maria Mertzenich ◽  
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Abstract Date Presented 04/200/21 OT has a valuable role in promoting quality of life for individuals with PD in all aspects of daily life. The Canadian Occupational Performance Measure (COPM) enables practitioners to address the holistic needs of clients, rather than exclusively focusing on predetermined areas of disability. This study has shown that the full breadth of clients' needs are vast and varied and exist beyond those included in standardized assessment tools because only one-third of the items identified by the COPM were included in the Movement Disorder Society—Unified Parkinson's Disease Rating Scale. Primary Author and Speaker: Abdullah Alsaeed Additional Authors and Speakers: Kristen A. Pickett Contributing Authors: Maria Widmer


2012 ◽  
Vol 27 (2) ◽  
pp. 99-112 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ingrid H Sturkenboom ◽  
Maud J Graff ◽  
George F Borm ◽  
Yvonne Veenhuizen ◽  
Bastiaan R Bloem ◽  
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Aim: To evaluate the feasibility of a randomized controlled trial including process and potential impact of occupational therapy in Parkinson’s disease. Design: Process and outcome were quantitatively and qualitatively evaluated in an exploratory multicentre, two-armed randomized controlled trial at three months. Participants: Forty-three community-dwelling patients with Parkinson’s disease and difficulties in daily activities, their primary caregivers and seven occupational therapists. Intervention: Ten weeks of home-based occupational therapy according to the Dutch guidelines of occupational therapy in Parkinson’s disease versus no occupational therapy in the control group. Main measures: Process evaluation measured accrual, drop-out, intervention delivery and protocol adherence. Primary outcome measures of patients assessed daily functioning: Canadian Occupational Performance Measure (COPM) and Assessment of Motor and Process Skills. Primary outcome for caregivers was caregiver burden: Zarit Burden Inventory. Participants’ perspectives of the intervention were explored using questionnaires and in-depth interviews. Results: Inclusion was 23% (43/189), drop-out 7% (3/43) and unblinding of assessors 33% (13/40). Full intervention protocol adherence was 74% (20/27), but only 60% (71/119) of baseline Canadian Occupational Performance Measure priorities were addressed in the intervention. The outcome measures revealed negligible to small effects in favour of the intervention group. Almost all patients and caregivers of the intervention group were satisfied with the results. They perceived: ‘more grip on the situation’ and used ‘practical advices that make life easier’. Therapists were satisfied, but wished for a longer intervention period. Conclusions: The positive perceived impact of occupational therapy warrants a large-scale trial. Adaptations in instructions and training are needed to use the Canadian Occupational Performance Measure as primary outcome measure.


2021 ◽  
Vol 75 (6) ◽  
Author(s):  
Barbara M. Doucet ◽  
Mark Blanchard ◽  
Francine Bienvenu

Importance: People with Parkinson’s disease (PD) experience motor and functional impairment that can negatively affect daily living and participation. Objective: To examine the occupational performance and hand function outcomes of people with PD who participated in a Lee Silverman Voice Treatment (LSVT) BIG® program. Design: Retrospective record review. Setting: Outcomes were extracted from patient charts at a hospital outpatient clinic. Participants: Sixty-six clinic outpatients with PD who completed the LSVT BIG program. Intervention: An occupational therapist and a physical therapist who were certified in LSVT BIG administration delivered the 16-session LSVT BIG program. Outcomes and Measures: The Canadian Occupational Performance Measure (COPM), grip strength, and Minnesota Manual Dexterity Test (MMDT) were administered before and after participation in LSVT BIG training. Results: For participant-identified COPM goals, pre–post changes were significant, ranging from 3 to 6 points for performance and satisfaction (p < .001). Grip strength in both hands showed significant gains; median scores for the right hand increased from 55.0 lb (interquartile range [IQR] 41.0, 70.0) to 64.0 lb (IQR 46.0, 80.0; p < .001) and for the left hand from 52.0 lb (IQR 39.0, 64.0) to 63.0 lb (IQR 44.5, 79.5; p < .001). MMDT median scores for right to left also significantly improved, from 124.0 s (IQR 113.0, 181.0) to 119.5 s (IQR 105.5, 163.5; p = .014). Conclusions and Relevance: Participation in the LSVT BIG program can improve perceived occupational performance and satisfaction and produce gains in hand strength and dexterity for people with PD. What This Article Adds: This study is the first retrospective review of data on occupational performance and hand function outcomes after participation in the LSVT BIG program. The findings of beneficial outcomes support the use of LSVT BIG in occupational therapy services to increase functional abilities among people with PD.


2021 ◽  
pp. 1-12
Author(s):  
Hamilton Hernandez ◽  
Isabelle Poitras ◽  
Linda Fay ◽  
Ajmal Khan ◽  
Jean-Sébastien Roy ◽  
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BACKGROUND: Video games can be used to motivate repetitive movements in paediatric rehabilitation. Most upper limb videogaming therapies do not however include haptic feedback which can limit their impact. OBJECTIVE: To explore the effectiveness of interactive computer play with haptic feedback for improving arm function in children with cerebral palsy (CP). METHODS: Eleven children with hemiplegic CP attended 12 therapist-guided sessions in which they used a gaming station composed of the Novint Falcon, custom-built handles, physical supports for the child’s arm, games, and an application to manage and calibrate therapeutic settings. Outcome measures included Quality of Upper Extremity Skills Test (QUEST) and Canadian Occupational Performance Measure (COPM). The study protocol is registered on clinicaltrials.gov (NCT04298411). RESULTS: Participants completed a mean of 3858 wrist extensions and 6665 elbow/shoulder movements during the therapist-guided sessions. Clinically important improvements were observed on the dissociated and grasp dimensions on the QUEST and the performance and satisfaction scales of the COPM (all p< 0.05). CONCLUSION: This study suggests that computer play with haptic feedback could be a useful and playful option to help improve the hand/arm capacities of children with CP and warrants further study. The opportunities and challenges of using low-cost, mainstream gaming software and hardware for therapeutic applications are discussed.


2021 ◽  
pp. 030802262110087
Author(s):  
Sarah M Zera ◽  
Kathy Preissner ◽  
Heidi Fischer ◽  
Ashley Stoffel

Introduction The Cognitive Orientation to daily Occupational Performance (CO-OP) ApproachTM is a leading approach in occupational therapy. Implementing the CO-OP ApproachTM in a group format in day rehabilitation has not yet been explored. Method In day rehabilitation, a barrier to implementing the CO-OP ApproachTM is the group model. To address these challenges, this feasibility study involved the development, implementation, and evaluation of a CO-OP group for adults. Four patients participated in six group sessions. Pre- and post-measures included the Canadian Occupational Performance Measure (COPM) and the Assessment of Motor and Process Skills (AMPS). Subjective data were collected to reflect the participant’s experiences during the group. Results 80% of participants recruited completed the group. All participants demonstrated improvement in goals addressed within the group and goals not addressed within the group on the COPM. AMPS findings were inconclusive. Subjective findings indicated participants appreciated the group learning environment, valued the CO-OP process, were motivated to participate, and would have liked more groups. Conclusion To our knowledge, this is the first adult CO-OP group in a clinical setting. Results support the feasibility of a CO-OP group in day rehabilitation and the need for further examination of the effectiveness of this intervention.


2020 ◽  
pp. 000841742097112
Author(s):  
Eleonore H. Koolen ◽  
Martijn A. Spruit ◽  
Marianne de Man ◽  
Jeanine C. Antons ◽  
Elieke Nijhuis ◽  
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Background. Occupational therapy (OT) may be an important intervention in patients with COPD, but studies show conflicting results. Purpose. To evaluate the effectiveness of home-based monodisciplinary OT in COPD patients Method. We conducted an observational clinical study. Main outcomes were the mean differences in the Canadian Occupational Performance Measure (COPM) performance and satisfaction scores, pre and post intervention. Findings. Pre- and postintervention data were obtained from 41 patients. Statistically significant increases were observed in COPM performance (5.0 ± 1.1 versus 6.9 ± 0.9; P<0.001) and satisfaction (4.6 ± 1.3 versus 6.9 ± 1.0; P<0.001). The most frequently reported occupational performance problems were found in the domains of productivity (47%) and mobility (40%), fewer in self-care (10%) and the least in leisure (3%). Implications. Home-based monodisciplinary OT can contribute significantly to the improvement of daily functioning of patients with COPD. OT should therefore be considered more often as part of the integrated management of these patients.


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