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The effectiveness of family-based sensory diets in children with ADHD
This article explores the effectiveness of implementing family-based sensory diets at home using the Wilbarger approach (45 minutes, three times per week) on children with ADHD
Keywords: Sensory diet, Occupational Therapy, ADHD
Category: Occupational Therapist
Occupational Therapy and TikTok
This article explores TikTok content with the hashtag #occupationaltherapy and investigates how occupational therapy is portrayed on this social media platform.
Keywords: TikTok, Occupational Therapy, Education, Social Media
Category: Occupational Therapist
A randomised controlled trial assessing the functional outcomes of combining botulinum toxin (BoNT-A) treatment with robot-assisted therapy, mirror therapy and conventional task-oriented rehabilitation.
This article investigates the outcomes of combining BoNT-A injections with either robot-assisted therapy, mirror therapy or conventional task-oriented training and compares the post-test and 3-month outcomes of all three combinations. Keywords: stroke rehabilitation; robot-assisted training; mirror…
Category: Occupational Therapist
Inclusion of Children with Disabilities in Health Research
This article explores the role and rights of children with disabilities to be included in qualitative health research.
Keywords: Children With Disabilities, Inclusion, Participation, Qualitative Health Research, United Nations, Ethics
Category: Occupational Therapist
The impact of art interventions on children with ASD
This article looks at different art interventions and modalities and examines the impact that art intervention has on Occupational Therapy skills in children with ASD (Autism Spectrum Disorder)
Keywords: Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), neurological condition, sensory
Category: Occupational Therapist
Management of chronic pain in Occupational Therapy
This study explores the different roles that Occupational Therapists play in the management of chronic pain as well as a specific state of practice and opportunities for improvement.
Keywords: assessments; chronic pain; health care survey; interventions; practice process
Category: Occupational Therapist
Returning to work after traumatic injury
This study looks at the role of Occupational Therapist in assisting patients return to work after traumatic injury. The study identified priorities necessary to ensure successful transitions back into the work environment as well as barriers hindering the return to work process. Keywords: Vocationa…
Category: Occupational Therapist
Productivity and leisure for people aging with intellectual disability
This study aimed to identify and understand the precursors affecting barriers to engagement in work and leisure occupations in adults aging with Intellectual Disability
Keywords: Antimicrobial resistance, transmission, developing countries
Category: Occupational Therapist
Community barriers - Children with intellectual disability
This article explores community barriers faced by families of children with intellectual disabilities when accessing services.
Keywords: Intellectual disability,Children, Barriers, Access, South Africa
Category: Occupational Therapist
A study looking at the development of handwriting in children with dysgraphia compared to typically developing children
This study uses digital tablets to compare the differences in handwriting between typically developing children and those with dysgraphia
Keywords: Handwriting; dysgraphia; learning disability
Category: Occupational Therapist