Wednesday, May 13, 2015

Method for the evidence-based reviews on occupational therapy and stroke

You'll have to ask your doctor if your therapists are as effective as the ones described here.
http://search.naric.com/research/rehab/redesign_record.cfm?search=2&type=all&criteria=J70688&phrase=no&rec=127111

American Journal of Occupational Therapy (AJOT) , Volume 69(1) , Pgs. 6901180020.

NARIC Accession Number: J70688.  What's this?
ISSN: 0272-9490.
Author(s): Arbesman, Marian; Lieberman, Deborah; Berlanstein, Debra R..
Publication Year: 2015.
Number of Pages: 5.
Abstract: Article describes the four questions that served as the focus for the evidence-based reviews of the effectiveness of occupational therapy interventions for adults with stroke. The questions include occupation- and activity-based interventions to improve occupational performance and social participation after stroke, as well as interventions for motor, cognitive, and psychological and emotional impairments after stroke. Discussion includes the background for the reviews; the process followed for addressing each question, including search terms and search strategy; the databases searched; and the methods used to summarize and critically appraise the literature. The final number of articles included in each evidence-based review; a summary of the themes of the results; the strengths and limitations of the findings; and implications for practice, education, and research are presented.
Descriptor Terms: DAILY LIVING, INTERVENTION, LITERATURE REVIEWS, OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY, OUTCOMES, RESEARCH METHODOLOGY, RESEARCH UTILIZATION, STROKE.

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Citation: Arbesman, Marian, Lieberman, Deborah, Berlanstein, Debra R.. (2015). Method for the evidence-based reviews on occupational therapy and stroke. American Journal of Occupational Therapy (AJOT), 69(1), Pgs. 6901180020. Retrieved 5/13/2015, from REHABDATA database

1 comment:

  1. Unfortunately, this article only names the categories of OT practice that have been studied using stroke survivors. The authors tell the reader to "refer to the individual evidence-based reviews for more complete information on results."

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