Upper limb apraxia is a post stroke disorder affecting the persons’ ability to perform everyday activities. This review aimed to determine the effectiveness of interventions on occupational performance outcomes. To read the full article, choose Open Athens “Institutional Login” and search for “Midlands Partnership”.
This study explored treatment of executive functioning impairment in adults after acquired brain injury (ABI), clinician’s confidence and support received, in a sample of occupational therapists in the United Kingdom. To read the full article, choose Open Athens “Institutional Login” and search for “Midlands Partnership”.
The aim of this study was to evaluate the feasibility of implementing the Parkinson Wellness Recovery Moves intervention into the treatment of patients with Parkinson's disease, within an inpatient rehabilitation hospital. To read the full article, choose Open Athens “Institutional Login” and search for “Midlands Partnership”.
The early-access Living Well support group, led by an occupational therapist and a registered nurse, was developed to support people with motor neurone disease and their carers. The objective of this study was to explore the carers’ lived experiences of being part of this support group. To read the full article, choose Open Athens “Institutional Login” and search for “Midlands Partnership”.
Our study indicates a high prevalence of RLS in patients with rheumatic diseases. Early detection and treatment of RLS in patients with rheumatic conditions could be beneficial in improving their overall health and quality of life. To read the full article, choose Open Athens “Institutional Login” and search for “Midlands Partnership”.
Many people with parkinsonism require care as the disease progresses with much provided unpaid by family and friends. Caring for someone can have a negative impact on physical and psychosocial wellbeing. Caregiver burden can impact ability to continue this role, which can precipitate hospitalisation or institutionalisation of the recipient. To read the full article, choose Open Athens “Institutional Login” and search for “Midlands Partnership”.
The aim of the project was to monitor exercise behaviour and evaluate its effect on disease progression over a 6 month period in people with PD participating in a community-based Pedalling for Parkinson's (PFP) cycling program. To read the full article, choose Open Athens “Institutional Login” and search for “Midlands Partnership”.
The aim of this study was to examine what factors make people with Parkinson's disease more susceptible to stereotype threat (i.e., the concern of being evaluated in line with negative group-based stereotypes) and the clinical consequences of this.
People with Parkinson's disease (PD) may find it difficult to identify and access the wide number of services they need and are entitled to along their complex PD journey. As part of the project OPTIM-PARK – Optimisation of community resources and systems of support to enhance the process of living with Parkinson's Disease, document analysis was developed to create overviews of existing resources and systems of support in Denmark, Norway, Spain and the United Kingdom. To read the full article, choose Open Athens “Institutional Login” and search for “Midlands Partnership”.