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Findings from this study of 26 community-dwelling older adults suggest that postural sway responses depend on the integration of sensory information including head position, standing surface, and vision. Library Services do not currently have access to this journal, but you can request a copy of the article online and we will try to get a copy to you: http://bit.ly/1Xyazai
Assessment of the psychometric properties of the FLOTCA resulted in high interrater reliability, internal consistency and construct validity along with moderate ecological validity. Library Services do not currently have access to this journal, but you can request a copy of the article online and we will try to get a copy to you: http://bit.ly/1Xyazai
The purpose of this study was to examine the sensory screening education for and practice by occupational therapists working with older adults. Login using your SSSFT NHS OpenAthens for full text. SSOTP - request a copy of the article from the library - www.sssft.nhs.uk/library
Objective: To enhance participation post stroke through a structured, community-based program. Conclusions: Community-based programs targeting participation are feasible and effective, but stroke survivors require time to achieve meaningful gains. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR] To read the full article, log in using your NHS Athens
Evidence-based practice is an important driver in modern health care and has become a priority in mental health occupational therapy in recent years. The aim of this study was to measure the attitudes of a cohort of mental health occupational therapists toward evidence-based practice. Login using your SSSFT NHS OpenAthens for full text. SSOTP - request a copy of the article from the library - www.sssft.nhs.uk/library
Physiotherapy and occupational therapy provide no clinically meaningful benefits to activities of daily living or quality of life, either immediately or in the medium term, for patients with mild to moderate Parkinson’s disease, a study has found. To read the full article, log in using your NHS Athens
This article describes current trends in cognitive assessment use for adults with mild stroke by home health practitioners in the United States. Library Services do not currently have access to this journal through this site, but you can request a copy of the article online and we will get a copy to you: http://bit.ly/1Xyazai
This study establishes the concurrent validity, predictive validity, and responsiveness of the Revised Nottingham Sensation Assessment (rNSA) during rehabilitation for people with stroke. Library Services do not currently have access to this journal through this site, but you can request a copy of the article online and we will get a copy to you: http://bit.ly/1Xyazai
A fantastic new training video has been created by Lincolnshire Community Health Services NHS Trust (LCHS) Children’s Therapy Team, to help highlight the importance of good postural management.
Parents will be fully supported when watching the training video by their physiotherapist or occupational therapist, due to the hard hitting message the video delivers.
In a proof-of-concept study, the authors tested and further developed an innovative method of driving power wheelchairs for people whose impairments prevent them from operating commercial wheelchair controls. Login at top right hand side of page using your SSSFT NHS Athens for full text. SSOTP - request a copy of the article from the library http://www.sssft.nhs.uk/library
Midlands trust says involvement of carers in support can make a significant contribution to falls prevention. Login using your SSSFT NHS OpenAthens details for full text. SSOTP - request a copy of the article from the library http://bit.ly/1Xyazai
The purpose of this study was to describe current occupational therapy practices in the usage and prescription of and clinical reasoning process supporting home exercise programs (HEPs) for clients with neurological injuries (CWNIs). Please contact the library to receive a copy of this article - http://bit.ly/1Xyazai
Data from the 2007 National Survey of Children's Health were used to examine the relationship between frequency of family meals and outcomes for children with disabilities. Please contact the library to receive a copy of this article - http://bit.ly/1Xyazai
Evidence Connection articles summarize the evidence from the published reviews on a given topic (in this article, adults with MS) and present an application of the evidence to a related clinical case. Please contact the library to receive a copy of this article - http://bit.ly/1Xyazai
The authors describe exploratory work with stakeholders and youth transitioning out of foster care in Miami, Florida, emphasizing the opportunity occupational therapy provides to remediate the injustices that this population often experiences. Please contact the library to receive a copy of this article - http://bit.ly/1Xyazai
This review integrates current knowledge on assessment and management strategies to prevent falls in older people living in the community. It summarizes known risk factors for falls in this population and presents assessment strategies that can be used to assess the risk of falls. It discusses the management of risks and interventions to reduce falls among older people in the community, as well as future directions and promising approaches. To read the full article, log in using your NHS OpenAthens details
Parkinson's disease (PD) presents as a progressive neurological disorder characterised by a number of motor and non-motor features.1 Muscle strength and power are reduced in people with PD compared with age-matched individuals.2 Resistance training is beneficial in the general older population3 but has not been rigorously investigated in people with PD. To read the full article, log in using your NHS OpenAthens details
P. Molli, G. Oster, H. Skaf-Molli, und A. Imine. Proceedings of the ACM SIGGROUP Conference on
Supporting Group Work - GROUP 2003, Seite 212--220. Sanibel Island, Florida, USA, ACM Press, (November 2003)
A. Imine, P. Molli, G. Oster, und M. Rusinowitch. Proceedings of the 8th European Conference on
Computer-Supported Cooperative Work (ECSCW 2003), Helsinki, Finland, ACM, (September 2003)