OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY

Research for occupational therapy

Papers an occupational therapist can act on, across daily living, mental health, hand therapy, paediatrics and rehabilitation, each read in full rather than from its abstract.

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• PTOTRCT2018A robot-based gait training therapy for pediatric population with cerebral palsy: goal setting, proposal and preliminary clinical implementation.Journal of neuroengineering and rehabilitationFour children with cerebral palsy completed a 16-session robot-assisted gait training program. Most showed improved walking speed, endurance, and strength. Without a control group, it is impossible to know if the robot or the concurrent conventional therapy caused these changes.
• OTCase Report2018Effects of Oral Stimulation Intervention in Newborn Babies with Cri du Chat Syndrome: Single-Subject Research Design.Occupational therapy internationalBottle intake and oxygen saturation during feeds were higher when oral stimulation was added to nonnutritive sucking and tube feeding in a newborn with cri du chat syndrome. This is a single case, not evidence the method works.
• PTOTSystematic Review2018The effects of error-augmentation versus error-reduction paradigms in robotic therapy to enhance upper extremity performance and recovery post-stroke: a systematic review.Journal of neuroengineering and rehabilitationError augmentation in robotic therapy improved movement quality more than standard practice, but gains did not reach the threshold for clinically meaningful change. Error reduction showed no clear benefit over standard practice.
• PTOTSLPCase Series2018Delineation of the genetic and clinical spectrum of Phelan-McDermid syndrome caused by SHANK3 point mutations.Molecular autismIn 17 people with SHANK3 gene changes, language was severely delayed, and 11 of them lost speech, movement, or behavioral abilities later in childhood or adolescence. This describes a rare condition, not a tested treatment.
• OTPilot2018Feasibility of a Novel Intervention to Improve Participation after Stroke.The British journal of occupational therapyA home-based occupational therapy program adding modifications and strategy training to usual stroke care was feasible and safe. Participants in the intervention group showed large, clinically meaningful improvements in community participation and daily activity performance at six months compared to an education-only control group.
• PTOTSLPPilot2018Impact of sleep on executive functioning in school-age children with Down syndrome.Journal of intellectual disability research : JIDRParents reporting restless sleep in children with Down syndrome also reported more trouble with impulse control, shifting, and working memory. Teachers noted impulse issues too. However, sleep problems did not predict actual performance on cognitive tests.
• PTOTPilot2018Autonomous multi-joint soft exosuit with augmentation-power-based control parameter tuning reduces energy cost of loaded walking.Journal of neuroengineering and rehabilitationAn autonomous soft exosuit cut the energy cost of carrying a 6.8 kg load by 14.88% compared to walking without it. The suit used an automatic tuning method based on ankle power to customize assistance for each of the seven healthy male participants.
• PTOTSurvey2018Understanding activity participation among individuals with Wolfram Syndrome.The British journal of occupational therapyPeople with Wolfram syndrome reported a higher share of wanted or needed activities not done than comparison participants. Adults reported walking, balance and vision loss as more limiting than diabetes.
• OTRCT2018Effect of Community-Based Occupational Therapy on Health-Related Quality of Life and Engagement in Meaningful Activities of Women with Breast Cancer.Occupational therapy internationalWomen with breast cancer who took part in a six-week community occupational therapy programme, alongside usual society activities, reported better quality of life and more engagement in meaningful activities than women with usual society activities only.
• OTRCT2018A Cognitive Occupation-Based Programme for People with Multiple Sclerosis: A Study to Test Feasibility and Clinical Outcomes.Occupational therapy internationalGoal achievement improved after a 9-week occupation-based cognitive programme for 12 people with MS. Some memory and attention scores also improved. The pilot had no control group, so it cannot show the programme caused the gains.
• OTSystematic Review2018Evidence-Based Clinical Algorithm for Hypotonia Assessment: To Pardon the Errs.Occupational therapy internationalAn evidence-based algorithm was developed to guide clinicians assessing children suspected of having hypotonia. It was revised after clinician feedback, but no patient outcomes were tested, so it is not evidence that the algorithm improves care.
• OTSurvey2018Role Participation: A Comparison across Age Groups in a Norwegian General Population Sample.Occupational therapy internationalHome maintainer was the most common current role in a Norwegian general population sample, and religious participant was the least common. People aged 65 and over reported fewer current roles than younger age groups.
• PTOTRCT2018Error-augmented bimanual therapy for stroke survivors.NeuroRehabilitationIn chronic stroke, error-augmented bimanual robot practice did not improve primary arm motor scores more than sham practice. Both groups gained, and after excluding one control participant, the error-augmented group showed a small follow-up gain.
• PTOTCohort2018Recovery of kinematic arm function in well-performing people with subacute stroke: a longitudinal cohort study.Journal of neuroengineering and rehabilitationArm movement quality did not improve over follow-up in high-functioning stroke patients. Elbow speed and trunk or shoulder compensation remained different from healthy controls.
• OTSurvey2018Health, work, social trust, and financial situation in persons with Usher syndrome type 1.Work (Reading, Mass.)Among adults with Usher syndrome type 1 who use sign language, not working was linked to worse health, daily activity problems, social trust, and money worries. Working was linked to more suicide thoughts and feeling offended.
• PTOTSLPSystematic Review2018Traumatic brain injury education for adult patients and families: a scoping review.Brain injuryEducation for brain injury varies widely. In mild cases, it can match intensive therapy for some symptoms. In moderate to severe cases, education alone rarely improves outcomes unless combined with problem-solving and support. Written materials are often ignored; patients need in-person explanation.
• PTOTRCT2018Using an upper extremity exoskeleton for semi-autonomous exercise during inpatient neurological rehabilitation- a pilot study.Journal of neuroengineering and rehabilitationSeverely affected stroke patients accepted extra upper-limb exoskeleton training without therapist support, but used about 55% of offered sessions. Some arm strength and movement improved, yet with no control group this cannot be credited to the device.
• PTOTSLPMeta-Analysis2018Association Between Subjective Tinnitus and Cervical Spine or Temporomandibular Disorders: A Systematic Review.Trends in hearingPeople with subjective tinnitus are significantly more likely to have temporomandibular disorders (TMD) and cervical spine disorders (CSD) than those without tinnitus. This association is bidirectional for TMD, meaning jaw problems also predict tinnitus presence.
• PTOTSLPQualitative2018Everyday Activities for Children with Mitochondrial Disorder: A Retrospective Chart Review.Occupational therapy internationalChildren with mitochondrial disorders across all functioning levels engaged in the same nine activity categories, from self-care to leisure. The difference was not what they did, but how: varying levels of assistance, adaptive devices, and energy management were required for participation.
• OTCohort2018Predictors of quality of life for autistic adults.Autism research : official journal of the International Society for Autism ResearchAutistic adults reported lower quality of life than UK norms. A current mental health condition, higher social communication impairment, and being female were associated with lower physical, psychological, or environmental quality of life; employment, relationships, and support were associated with better.
• OTCase Report2018Pinnipeds and PTSD: An Analysis of a Human-Animal Interaction Case Study Program for a Veteran.Occupational therapy internationalOne veteran who completed a four-week program combining education, staff, contact, and training reported a 15-point drop on the 80-point PTSD checklist. With three others not attending all sessions and no control group, this is one person, not evidence seals treat PTSD.
• OTSurvey2018Awareness and Knowledge about Occupational Therapy in Jordan.Occupational therapy internationalIn Jordan, 48% of adults had poor or no knowledge of occupational therapy. Misconceptions were common, including that therapists are physiotherapists, work only with disability, or provide job recruitment.
• OTCohort2018Employment exit and entry among U.S. adults with and without arthritis during the Great Recession. A longitudinal study: 2007-2009, NHIS/MEPS.Work (Reading, Mass.)During the Great Recession, 27.0% of U.S. adults with arthritis stopped work versus 16.8% without; 24.8% started work versus 38.7%. After adjustment, the arthritis association with lower work entry was null.
• OTQualitative2018Life-changing or trivial: Electricians' views about electrical accidents.Work (Reading, Mass.)Electricians described shocks as sometimes life-changing, with persistent fear, guilt and resentment, and said health care often ignored mental effects and follow-up. Workplace support and how the accident was handled mattered for work recovery.
• OTRCT2018Effects of modified constraint-induced movement therapy on upper extremity function and occupational performance of stroke patients.Journal of physical therapy scienceAdding modified constraint-induced movement therapy to standard rehab improved arm use and daily task performance in stroke patients. The standard rehab group alone showed little change. With only 14 participants, these results are preliminary and require confirmation in larger trials.
• PTOTOther2018An evaluation of the inter-rater and intra-rater reliability of OccuPro's functional capacity evaluation.Work (Reading, Mass.)Trained examiners showed moderate to excellent agreement on OccuPro FCE subtests. Pinch agreement was moderate in injured upper-extremity patients, and material-handling agreement between different examiners was moderate to good in healthy students.
• OTOther2018Improving internal model strength and performance of prosthetic hands using augmented feedback.Journal of neuroengineering and rehabilitationAudio feedback added to a muscle-controlled prosthetic hand helped healthy users adapt more and complete more grasp-and-lift transfers without breaking the object. Speed did not change. It was a small lab test in able-bodied people, not amputees.
• PTOTCase Report2018Physical therapy in patients over 60 years of age with a massive and irreparable rotator cuff tear: a case series.Journal of physical therapy sciencePatients over 60 with massive, irreparable rotator cuff tears improved significantly after 12 weeks of physical therapy. Shoulder function scores rose by 24.9 points and pain dropped by 3.6 points. However, without a control group, these gains cannot be attributed solely to the treatment.
• OTOther2018Development of the Japanese version of the Westmead Home Safety Assessment for the elderly in Japan.Hong Kong journal of occupational therapy : HKJOTA Japanese home safety checklist for older adults was best supported for 49 items, including stairs, seating, bathroom, bath, toilet, footwear, and floors. The full 71-item version was not fully supported, especially household tasks like laundry, cleaning, cooking, medication, and safety calls.
• OTSurvey2018Correlation between Leisure Activity Time and Life Satisfaction: Based on KOSTAT Time Use Survey Data.Occupational therapy internationalMore daily leisure time was linked to higher life satisfaction in older South Korean adults. Outdoor activities were linked to higher satisfaction; indoor activities were linked to lower satisfaction.
• PTOTRCT2018Music meets robotics: a prospective randomized study on motivation during robot aided therapy.Journal of neuroengineering and rehabilitationLetting 16 healthy people choose and combine sounds in a robot arm game made the task more enjoyable and self-directed than following left/right commands. Removing the screen did not change motivation. This was not stroke patients.
• PTOTCase Report2018Effects of manual therapy with functional electrical stimulation on scoliosis curve in children with cerebral palsy.Journal of physical therapy scienceTwo non-ambulatory children with cerebral palsy received manual therapy and electrical stimulation for three months. Both showed reduced spinal curvature and higher caregiver-reported quality of life scores. This small number of cases cannot prove the treatment works.
• PTOTSLPCohort2018Executive function in school-aged children with cerebral palsy: Relationship with speech and language.Research in developmental disabilitiesChildren with cerebral palsy showed elevated executive function difficulties regardless of their speech and language abilities. Parents reported significantly higher problem behaviors than expected in typical children. Clinicians should screen for executive function issues in all patients, even those with strong communication skills.
• OTSurvey2018Deep, Surface, or Both? A Study of Occupational Therapy Students' Learning Concepts.Occupational therapy internationalOccupational therapy students' deep and surface learning views were similar, not opposite. Most links did not remain clear when other factors were considered, although more independent study time was linked to stronger agreement across learning statements.
• OTSystematic Review2018Occupational Therapy Practice in Sleep Management: A Review of Conceptual Models and Research Evidence.Occupational therapy internationalSleep aids like weighted blankets and Dreampad pillows improved sleep duration and quality in people with autism or hospital patients. Lifestyle changes and cognitive behavioral therapy also helped, but evidence is limited to 11 small studies with mixed designs.
• OTRCT2018Income Relates to Adherence in Youth with Type 1 Diabetes Through Parenting Constructs.Journal of developmental and behavioral pediatrics : JDBPYouth from lower-income families showed poorer diabetes adherence and blood sugar control, and these links were associated with less warm, structured parenting, more diabetes conflict, and less collaborative involvement. Direct links from income to adherence and control were not found.
• OTOther2018Enhancing a Client-Centred Practice with the Canadian Occupational Performance Measure.Occupational therapy internationalThe COPM interview seemed to help occupational therapists understand client priorities and set collaborative goals, but it appeared to do so only when therapists had strong communication skills, shared power, and supportive settings.
• OTOther2017Development of an Intervention Programme for Selective Eating in Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder.Hong Kong journal of occupational therapy : HKJOTAfter a two-month parent programme with two sessions, two discussions, and optional interviews, 23 parents reported less difficulty and higher confidence. Child food outcomes improved, but the paper also says these did not change. Without another group, these changes are not proof.
• PTOTRCT2018Effects of shoulder strapping in patients with stroke: A randomised control trial.The South African journal of physiotherapyShoulder strapping did not significantly improve pain, subluxation, tone, or motor function compared to standard care. While some non-significant trends favoured longitudinal strapping, the trial found no statistical evidence that either strapping technique changes clinical outcomes in stroke patients.
• OTSystematic Review2018Orthotic management of fixed flexion deformity of the proximal interphalangeal joint following traumatic injury: A systematic review.Hong Kong journal of occupational therapy : HKJOTNo orthosis type was shown to be better for post-traumatic PIPJ flexion contracture. Splint and exercise programmes improved motion, but the splint alone cannot be credited and studies were too varied to guide a choice.
• OTPilot2018Engaging persons with disabilities as community teachers for experiential learning in occupational therapy education.Hong Kong journal of occupational therapy : HKJOTOccupational therapy students who took part in a programme with community teachers reported less anxiety and changed assumptions about what people with disabilities could do. Their attitudes improved after the programme, but there was no control group.
• PTOTSLPQualitative2018Adoption of Stroke Rehabilitation Technologies by the User Community: Qualitative Study.JMIR rehabilitation and assistive technologiesStakeholders agreed 10 priorities for stroke rehabilitation technology and 3 steps to improve adoption: an annual exhibition, a stakeholder network, and a consumer rater website.
• PTOTSLPNarrative Review2018Designing robot-assisted neurorehabilitation strategies for people with both HIV and stroke.Journal of neuroengineering and rehabilitationPeople with both HIV and stroke face overlapping cognitive and motor deficits that current assessments often miss. Robot-assisted systems offer a way to quantify these joint impairments and deliver consistent care in low-resource settings, though no specific protocol is yet proven.
• OTCase-Control2018Bilateral reaching deficits after unilateral perinatal ischemic stroke: a population-based case-control study.Journal of neuroengineering and rehabilitationChildren with arterial perinatal stroke showed reaching deficits in both arms, especially the weaker side. Children with venous infarction showed fewer deficits. The better arm can be impaired, so hand function assessment should look beyond the paretic side.
• OTOther2017Relationship between Motor Coordination, Cognitive Abilities, and Academic Achievement in Japanese Children with Neurodevelopmental Disorders.Hong Kong journal of occupational therapy : HKJOTChildren with neurodevelopmental disorders scored lower on motor coordination than peers. Better manual dexterity and balance were linked to better reading, writing, and arithmetic, but the study did not show motor training improves school skills.
• OTSystematic Review2017The Effectiveness of Mindfulness-Based Intervention in Attention on Individuals with ADHD: A Systematic Review.Hong Kong journal of occupational therapy : HKJOTMindfulness training was linked to better attention in adults with ADHD, and to parent or teacher reported attention gains in adolescents and children. The evidence came from only nine small, varied studies, so it is not proof.
• PTOTCohort2017Factors Affecting Mortality and Hospital Admissions after Hip Surgery among Elderly Patients with Hip Fracture in Hong Kong - Review of a Three-Year Follow-Up.Hong Kong journal of occupational therapy : HKJOTThree years after hip fracture surgery, 33.4% of these older patients had died and 71.7% had been readmitted. Male patients, delayed surgery, low albumin, cognitive impairment, and assisted walking or low discharge independence flagged higher risk.
• OTPilot2017Effects of an Oral-Pharyngeal Motor Training Programme on Children with Obstructive Sleep Apnea Syndrome in Hong Kong: A Retrospective Pilot Study.Hong Kong journal of occupational therapy : HKJOTChildren's face and mouth function scores improved after the training. Tongue endurance did not improve clearly, and the tongue strength result is unclear because the text and table disagree.
• OTCase Series2017Effect of Passive Limb Activation by Functional Electrical Stimulation on Wheelchair Driving in Patients with Unilateral Spatial Neglect: A Case Study.Hong Kong journal of occupational therapy : HKJOTFunctional electrical stimulation to the affected forearm helped a stroke patient with left neglect drive farther during wheelchair practice, but did not help the other and did not last after stopping.
• OTCohort2018Influence of study population definition on the effect of age on outcomes after blunt head trauma.Brain injuryOlder adults after blunt head trauma had better 1-month functional recovery and fewer post-concussion symptoms than younger adults, whether or not they met TBI criteria.