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
Driver confidence can be measured through concepts such as driving frequency, situational avoidance, and self-perceptions. However, it is not clear how well confidence aligns with actual driving performance. We examined the relationship between subjective measures of confidence in driving ability and on-road performance. Login using your SSSFT NHS OpenAthens details for full text. SSOTP - You can request a copy of this article by replying to this email. Please ensure you are clear which article you requesting.
Empirical studies on occupation as a determinant of health could be advanced with research incorporating biological measures of health. Telomere length and telomerase function are promising biomarkers of the interaction of genetics, lifestyle, and behaviour; however, they have not been used in occupational therapy research. Login using your SSSFT NHS OpenAthens details for full text. SSOTP - You can request a copy of this article by replying to this email. Please ensure you are clear which article you requesting.
The latest tool proven to help people express their feelings and emotions and ignite more meaningful conversations between patients and their health professionals is being introduced by Derbyshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust this Mental Health Awareness Week (16-22 May 2016).
The Doodle Pad was discovered by Kate Smith, 41 - an award winning children's illustrator, designer and workshop leader from Borrowash in Derbyshire, who used drawing and creativity to release all that was in her head when she was admitted into the Radbourne Unit, an acute mental health hospital, in Derby.
This article describes the implementation and evaluation of an annual camp at a secure unit in Australia. The Adult Mental Health Rehabilitation Unit is a locked medium secure unit housing clients with a diagnosis of a psychotic disorder with severe and treatment resistant symptoms. For the past 6 years, the unit has been offering an annual 3-day camp as a means of supporting recovery and enhancing occupational participation. Login using your SSSFT NHS OpenAthens details for full text. SSOTP - You can request a copy of this article by replying to this email. Please ensure you are clear which article you requesting.
The rigor of occupation-based standardized assessments that rely on observational scoring procedures depends on proven reliability among test administrators. This study measured interrater reliability of the Cognitive Performance Test (CPT), a standardized, occupation-based assessment that measures cognitive–functional capacity in older adults with neurocognitive disorders. You can request a copy of this article by replying to this email. Please ensure you are clear which article you are requesting.
This is one of a series of guides to the Care Act 2014 that has been developed by the College of Occupational Therapists. Funded by the Department of Health and endorsed by ADASS, they will improve occupational therapists’ understanding of how to deliver the key concepts and duties within the Act.
The Guides also provide commissioners and other senior decision makers in health and social care with a valuable insight into how the occupational therapy profession will help to meet the obligations of the Act.
The FA has teamed up with North Essex Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust (NEP) to offer weekly football games to adults with mental health problems.
The football sessions are open to staff as well as patients and are held every Thursday at Shrub End Sports Centre, Colchester between 2pm and 3pm.
Those who wish to take part in the games are asked to pay £2.00 which is a small contribution towards the cost of hiring the venue.
NEP staff can refer patients who have been assessed and deemed ready for this type of physical activity and social interaction.
A weekly magazine aimed at helping people to live well with dementia is celebrating its third year of offering support.
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