Cancer Rehabilitation with a Focus on Evidence-Based Outpatient Physical and Occupational Therapy Interventions

2011 ◽  
Vol 90 (Suppl 1) ◽  
pp. S5-S15 ◽  
Author(s):  
Julie K. Silver ◽  
Laura S. Gilchrist
Keyword(s):  
Occupational Therapy ◽  
Cancer Rehabilitation ◽  
Evidence Based ◽  
Therapy Interventions ◽  
Occupational Therapy Interventions

scholarly journals Scoping review: occupational therapy interventions in primary care

2019 ◽  
Vol 20 ◽  
Author(s):  
Marije Bolt ◽  
Tiska Ikking ◽  
Rosa Baaijen ◽  
Stephanie Saenger
Keyword(s):  
Primary Care ◽  
Occupational Therapy ◽  
Randomized Control Trial ◽  
Literature Search ◽  
Relevant Literature ◽  
Case Series ◽  
Evidence Based ◽  
Randomized Control ◽  
Therapy Interventions ◽  
Occupational Therapy Interventions

AbstractThis is the second article in a series of two about occupational therapy and primary care. The first article (see PH&RD….) described the position of the profession in primary care across Europe and the scope of the profession. In this article the broad scope of the profession is illustrated with various examples of occupational therapy interventions. The interventions are identified by means of a literature search. A questionnaire (the questionnaire is available by mailing the author) was sent out to experts across Europe which resulted in both relevant literature and evidence-based examples. The evidence level of these examples differs from expert opinion (5), case series (4), case–controlled studies (3), cohort studies (2) and randomized-control trial (1). The article ends with recommendations in four areas how to develop, establish or strengthen the profession in primary care.

scholarly journals Is occupational therapy practice for older adults with lower limb amputations evidence-based? A systematic review

2011 ◽  
Vol 36 (1) ◽  
pp. 7-14 ◽  
Author(s):  
Georgia Spiliotopoulou ◽  
Anita Atwal
Keyword(s):  
Systematic Review ◽  
Older Adults ◽  
Occupational Therapy ◽  
Lower Limb ◽  
Occupational Therapists ◽  
Evidence Based ◽  
Client Group ◽  
Quality Markers ◽  
Therapy Interventions ◽  
Occupational Therapy Interventions

Background: Although occupational therapists are integral to the rehabilitation process of people with amputations, the effectiveness of the occupational therapy intervention for older adults with lower limb amputations has not been investigated.Objectives: To identify the effectiveness of the occupational therapy interventions with older adults aged 65 years and older with lower limb amputations.Study Design: Systematic review.Methods: A systematic search was conducted in CINAHL, PUBMED, OTSEEKER and OTDBASE from January 1985 to January 2011. The eligible papers were critiqued using a typology, which involved designation of levels of evidence and quality markers.Results: The databases yielded 2,664 potential publications. Of these, only two were included in the final review. These studies suggested that the frequency of the occupational therapy sessions was found to be statistically significantly related to prosthesis use and that service users perceived positive benefits about the provision of stump boards. Both studies had limitations resulting in a need for further investigation in these areas.Conclusion: Research evidence on the occupational therapy interventions with this population is limited and scarce. Occupational therapists need to take urgent action to address the identified evidence-based gaps in order to devise informed targeted rehabilitation programmes for this client group.Clinical relevanceThis systematic review has contributed to the understanding of the occupational therapy practice in the rehabilitation of older adults with lower limb amputations. It has highlighted gaps in evidence that occupational therapists need to address urgently in order to inform their rehabilitation programmes with this client group.

Occupational Therapy Interventions for People With Parkinson’s Disease

2021 ◽  
Vol 76 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Kelli Reiling Ott ◽  
Sherry Kolodziejczak
Keyword(s):  
Parkinson’S Disease ◽  
Parkinson's Disease ◽  
Occupational Therapy ◽  
Systematic Reviews ◽  
Research Evidence ◽  
Evidence Based ◽  
Therapy Assessment ◽  
Intervention Process ◽  
Therapy Interventions ◽  
Occupational Therapy Interventions

Evidence Connection articles provide a clinical application of the evidence from the systematic reviews developed in conjunction with the American Occupational Therapy Association’s (AOTA’s) Evidence-Based Practice Project. In this Evidence Connection article, we describe a case report of an older adult recently diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease. The occupational therapy assessment and intervention process in the outpatient clinic is described. This Evidence Connection article is based on findings from an AOTA systematic review on interventions within the scope of occupational therapy practice to improve and maintain participation in education, work, volunteering, and leisure and social activities among adults with Parkinson’s disease. Each article in this series summarizes the evidence from the systematic reviews on a given topic and presents an application of the evidence as it relates to a clinical case. Evidence Connection articles illustrate how the research evidence from the reviews can inform and guide professional reasoning.

scholarly journals Occupational Therapy Interventions in Adults with Multiple Sclerosis or Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis: A Scoping Review

2021 ◽  
Vol 18 (4) ◽  
pp. 1432
Author(s):  
Luis De-Bernardi-Ojuel ◽  
Laura Torres-Collado ◽  
Manuela García-de-la-Hera
Keyword(s):  
Multiple Sclerosis ◽  
Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis ◽  
Occupational Therapy ◽  
Scoping Review ◽  
Adult Population ◽  
Falls Prevention ◽  
Targeted Interventions ◽  
Therapy Interventions ◽  
Occupational Therapy Interventions ◽  
Lateral Sclerosis

This scoping review aims to describe occupational therapy interventions carried out with multiple sclerosis (MS) and amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) patients in occupational therapy. A peer review of the literature was conducted in different databases: Pubmed, Scopus, Web of Science and Embase, and in some occupational therapy journals. A search of the literature published was carried out before December 2019. The inclusion criteria were as follows: (1) articles evaluating the intervention of occupational therapy in MS or ALS including experimental, randomized, nonrandomized and exploratory studies; (2) written in English or Spanish; (3) adult population (over 18 years old). The initial search identified 836 articles of which we included 32 divided into four areas of intervention: fatigue-targeted interventions, cognitive interventions, physical interventions and others. Only 16 studies were carried out exclusively by occupational therapists. Most occupational therapy interventions are aimed at fatigue and physical rehabilitation. The majority of the studies in our review included MS patients, with little representation from the ALS population. These interventions have shown an improvement in perceived fatigue, manual dexterity, falls prevention and improvement in cognitive aspects such as memory, communication, depression and quality of life in the MS and ALS populations.

Axonal Sprouting and Neuronal Connectivity following Central Nervous System Insult: Implications for Occupational Therapy

2002 ◽  
Vol 65 (10) ◽  
pp. 469-475 ◽  
Author(s):  
Muriel Kelly ◽  
Surya Shah
Keyword(s):  
Central Nervous System ◽  
Nervous System ◽  
Occupational Therapy ◽  
Critical Analysis ◽  
Treatment Strategies ◽  
Axonal Sprouting ◽  
Motor Tasks ◽  
Collateral Sprouting ◽  
Therapy Interventions ◽  
Occupational Therapy Interventions

Based on selected contemporary research, this paper presents a critical analysis of central nervous system (CNS) reorganisation following insult and the need for therapists better to understand the processes that constitute reorganisation and their possible contribution to the development of spasticity. In the treatment of the sequelae of CNS lesions, the synaptic reorganisation as a result of losses caused by injury - in the form of axonal sprouting - is illustrated, focusing on neuronal reconnectivity. Critical analysis of laboratory, electron microscopy and other animal and human studies is also conducted to integrate the controversies identified and to highlight the concepts that become relevant for occupational therapists, in order to optimise therapeutic intervention for maximising restitution in patients with CNS insult. The paper further discusses the capacity of the CNS to compensate and the need to utilise occupational therapy interventions, such as imagining, mental rehearsals, constraint-induced therapy, virtual reality, biofeedback and the traditional repetitive tasks, which leads to ensuring and facilitating the emergence of new synapses to perform motor tasks and manual skills and to prevent secondary changes. These external stimulations provided by the therapists are likely to stimulate both the damaged hemisphere cross-innervation and/or collateral sprouting. These scientifically based treatment strategies and neurological rehabilitation programmes would, in turn, contribute to improving the quality of life of people with CNS insult.

Occupational Therapy and the IMPACT Act: Part 1. A Systematic Review of Evidence for Fall Prevention and Reduction, Community Discharge and Reintegration, and Readmission Prevention Interventions

2021 ◽  
Vol 76 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Whitney Lucas Molitor ◽  
Diana R. Feldhacker ◽  
Helene Lohman ◽  
Angela M. Lampe ◽  
Lou Jensen
Keyword(s):  
Systematic Review ◽  
Occupational Therapy ◽  
Fall Risk ◽  
Strength Of Evidence ◽  
Prevention Interventions ◽  
Readmission Prevention ◽  
Low Strength ◽  
Therapy Interventions ◽  
Occupational Therapy Interventions ◽  
The Impact

Importance: Interventions that prevent falls, facilitate discharge after hospitalization, and reduce hospital readmissions assist occupational therapy practitioners in demonstrating professional value, improving quality, and reducing costs. Objective: In this systematic review, we address three outcome areas of the Improving Medicare Post-Acute Care Transformation (IMPACT) Act of 2014: prevention and reduction of falls, facilitation of community discharge and reintegration, and prevention of hospital readmission. Data Sources: We conducted a search of the literature published between 2009 and 2019. Study Selection and Data Collection: We developed operational definitions to help us identify articles that answered the search question for each outcome area. This study followed the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses guidelines. Findings: We found 53 articles that address the three outcome areas. Regarding the prevention and reduction of falls, low strength of evidence is available for interventions focusing on a single fall risk and for customized interventions addressing multiple risks. Moderate strength of evidence supports structured community fall risk prevention interventions. Low strength of evidence was found for community discharge and reintegration interventions that include physical activity and educational programming. Low to moderate strength of evidence was found for readmission prevention interventions for patients with four types of condition. Conclusion and Relevance: Several intervention themes in the three outcome areas of interest are supported by few studies or by studies with a moderate risk of bias. Additional research is needed that supports the value of occupational therapy interventions in these outcome areas. What This Article Adds: Our study provides important insights into the state of the evidence related to occupational therapy interventions to address three outcome areas of the IMPACT Act.

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