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View article: Review of: "Creating a Child-Centered Playroom for Marshallese Children"
Review of: "Creating a Child-Centered Playroom for Marshallese Children" Open
View article: Clinical Tools for Assessing One‐Handed Skills in Children With Cerebral Palsy: An Umbrella Review
Clinical Tools for Assessing One‐Handed Skills in Children With Cerebral Palsy: An Umbrella Review Open
Introduction: This study is aimed at identifying suitable tools capable of evaluating one‐handed skills in children with cerebral palsy (CP). Methods: In this article, the systematic reviews on upper extremity assessment tools for children…
View article: Occupation‐Based Practice Among Iranian Occupational Therapists: A Cross‐Sectional Survey
Occupation‐Based Practice Among Iranian Occupational Therapists: A Cross‐Sectional Survey Open
Introduction: Despite the global focus on occupation‐based practice (OBP), limited research exists on its implementation in Iran. There is a lack of evidence on how OBP is practiced and the factors affecting its use among Iranian occupatio…
View article: Review of: "Effect of Clown Therapy on Symptoms and Emotions of Children with Neoplastic Disease: A Systematic Review with Meta-Analysis"
Review of: "Effect of Clown Therapy on Symptoms and Emotions of Children with Neoplastic Disease: A Systematic Review with Meta-Analysis" Open
View article: Impact of COVID‐19 on the Participation of Iranian Adolescents in Daily Life: Development and Validation of the IAPAT‐C Tool
Impact of COVID‐19 on the Participation of Iranian Adolescents in Daily Life: Development and Validation of the IAPAT‐C Tool Open
Background and Purpose : The present study is aimed at evaluating the effects of the COVID‐19 pandemic on Iranian adolescents’ participation in various domains of life. The electronic version of the Iranian Adolescent Participation Assessm…
View article: A Delphi Exploration of Toileting Activity Performance in Individuals With Cerebral Palsy Within the ICF‐CY Framework: Unveiling Influential Factors
A Delphi Exploration of Toileting Activity Performance in Individuals With Cerebral Palsy Within the ICF‐CY Framework: Unveiling Influential Factors Open
Introduction: Cerebral palsy (CP) is a common motor and postural developmental disability impacting daily activities like toileting. Despite its importance, toileting has often been undervalued in healthcare. This study is aimed at identif…
View article: A randomized controlled trial for evaluating an occupational therapy self management intervention in adults with type 2 diabetes
A randomized controlled trial for evaluating an occupational therapy self management intervention in adults with type 2 diabetes Open
This study evaluated the efficacy of the Occupational Therapy Diabetes Self-Management intervention (OTDSM) to enhance glycemic stability and self-management skills in people with diabetes type-2. Based on this single-blind randomized tria…
View article: The Effect of Occupation-Based Modified Constraint-Induced Movement Therapy on the Participation of Children with Cerebral Palsy: A Single-Blind Randomized Controlled Trial.
The Effect of Occupation-Based Modified Constraint-Induced Movement Therapy on the Participation of Children with Cerebral Palsy: A Single-Blind Randomized Controlled Trial. Open
m-CIMT accompanied by occupation-based and activity analysis and the client-centered paradigm substantially enhances the manual ability of children with hemiplegia and their participation in the ADL.
View article: Environmental Barriers Affecting the Function of Individuals with Multiple Sclerosis Based on ICF Core Set
Environmental Barriers Affecting the Function of Individuals with Multiple Sclerosis Based on ICF Core Set Open
Background: The International Classification of Functioning, Disability, and Health (ICF) can identify body function, structure impairment, activity limitation, participation restriction, and contextual factors. Objectives: Considering the…
View article: Effects of Meaningful Action Observation Therapy on Occupational Performance, Upper Limb Function, and Corticospinal Excitability Poststroke: A Double-Blind Randomized Control Trial
Effects of Meaningful Action Observation Therapy on Occupational Performance, Upper Limb Function, and Corticospinal Excitability Poststroke: A Double-Blind Randomized Control Trial Open
Introduction. Action observation therapy (AOT) is a mirror neuron-based approach that has been recently used in poststroke rehabilitation. The main goal of this study was to investigate the effectiveness of AOT of occupations and tasks tha…
View article: Strategies to Promote the Quality of Occupational Therapy Fieldwork Education: A Qualitative Study
Strategies to Promote the Quality of Occupational Therapy Fieldwork Education: A Qualitative Study Open
Background: Clinical education is a bridge between theory and practice. The purpose of this study was to develop strategies to promote the quality of occupational therapy fieldwork education. Methods: The qualitative content …
View article: Alzheimer’s Disease Detection Using Comprehensive Analysis of Timed Up and Go Test via Kinect V.2 Camera and Machine Learning
Alzheimer’s Disease Detection Using Comprehensive Analysis of Timed Up and Go Test via Kinect V.2 Camera and Machine Learning Open
Alzheimer's disease (AD) is a progressive neurodegenerative disease affecting cognitive and functional abilities. However, many patients presume lower cognitive or functional abilities because of aging and do not undergo clinical assessmen…
View article: Validation of Objective Structured Clinical Examination (OSCE) based on the Occupational Therapy Practice Framework (OTPF): A pilot study
Validation of Objective Structured Clinical Examination (OSCE) based on the Occupational Therapy Practice Framework (OTPF): A pilot study Open
Fieldwork education is an integral part of the educational process in occupational therapy and assessing student competency at the end of fieldwork is important. The aim of this study was to design and conduct an Objective Structured Clini…
View article: Effectiveness of Self-Action Observation Therapy as a Novel Method on Paretic Upper Limb and Cortical Excitability Post-Stroke: A Single-Subject Study
Effectiveness of Self-Action Observation Therapy as a Novel Method on Paretic Upper Limb and Cortical Excitability Post-Stroke: A Single-Subject Study Open
Background: Action Observation Therapy (AOT) is a top-down approach that has been recently introduced in the rehabilitation of neurological disorders mainly after stroke. The main goal of this study was to investigate the effects an…
View article: Development and psychometric evaluation of performance-based upper extremity motor control test (PB-UE-MCT) for people with cerebral palsy/Desenvolvimento e avaliação psicométrica do Teste de Controle Motor das Extremidades Superiores com Base no Desempenho (PB-UE-MCT) para pessoas com paralisia cerebral
Development and psychometric evaluation of performance-based upper extremity motor control test (PB-UE-MCT) for people with cerebral palsy/Desenvolvimento e avaliação psicométrica do Teste de Controle Motor das Extremidades Superiores com Base no Desempenho (PB-UE-MCT) para pessoas com paralisia cerebral Open
Introduction: Upper extremity disorders limits the performance in the activities of daily living, especially, in bilateral (two-handed) activities. Objective: This study was designed to develop a performance-based upper extremity motor con…
View article: Strategies To Promote The Quality of Occupational Therapy Fieldwork Education: A Qualitative Study
Strategies To Promote The Quality of Occupational Therapy Fieldwork Education: A Qualitative Study Open
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View article: Development and psychometric evaluation of performance-based upper extremity motor control test (PB-UE-MCT) for people with cerebral palsy
Development and psychometric evaluation of performance-based upper extremity motor control test (PB-UE-MCT) for people with cerebral palsy Open
Introduction Upper extremity disorders limits the performance in the activities of daily living, especially, in bilateral (two-handed) activities. Objective This study was designed to develop a performance-based upper extremity motor contr…
View article: Which models can be used as a clinical education model in occupational therapy? Introduction of the models: A scoping review study
Which models can be used as a clinical education model in occupational therapy? Introduction of the models: A scoping review study Open
Which models can be used as a clinical education model in occupational therapy? Introduction of the models: A scoping review study
View article: Occupational Challenges in the Caregivers of People with Multiple Sclerosis: A Qualitative Study
Occupational Challenges in the Caregivers of People with Multiple Sclerosis: A Qualitative Study Open
Background: Multiple Sclerosis (MS) is a neurodegenerative disorder. The progressive and unpredictable nature of MS indicates the patients’ need for long-term care as well as the increased burden of their primary caregivers’ care and occup…
View article: Play-based Occupational Therapy for Hospitalized Children With Cancer: A Short Communication
Play-based Occupational Therapy for Hospitalized Children With Cancer: A Short Communication Open
View article: Play-based Occupational Therapy for Hospitalized Children With Cancer: A Short Communication
Play-based Occupational Therapy for Hospitalized Children With Cancer: A Short Communication Open
The benefits of play-based occupational therapy for hospitalized children with cancer warrant further exploration. Pediatric cancer disease symptoms, complications from treatment, and multiple and prolonged hospitalizations restrict partic…
View article: Fatigue in Children with Cancer: Reliability and Validity of the Persian Version of Child, Parent, and Staff Fatigue Scale
Fatigue in Children with Cancer: Reliability and Validity of the Persian Version of Child, Parent, and Staff Fatigue Scale Open
Results of the current study indicated that CFS in children with cancer, PFS in their parents, and SFS in medical staff were valid and reliable instruments to assess fatigue from the viewpoint of children with cancer along with their paren…
View article: A survey on Alzheimer’s disease detection using gait analysis
A survey on Alzheimer’s disease detection using gait analysis Open
View article: Which models can be used as a clinical education model in occupational therapy? Introduction of the models: A scoping review study.
Which models can be used as a clinical education model in occupational therapy? Introduction of the models: A scoping review study. Open
Background: Clinical education is a vital part of occupational therapy education process. High clinical education quality in fieldwork settings leads to higher clinical competency and occupational proficiency. One of the most effect…
View article: Comparison of the Effect of Filial and Adlerian Play Therapy on Attention and Hyperactivity of Children With Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder: A Randomized Clinical Trial
Comparison of the Effect of Filial and Adlerian Play Therapy on Attention and Hyperactivity of Children With Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder: A Randomized Clinical Trial Open
Comparison of the Effect of Filial and Adlerian Play Therapy on Attention and Hyperactivity of Children With Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder: A Randomized Clinical Trial
View article: Detection of Alzheimer’s Disease in Elder People Using Gait Analysis and Kinect Camera
Detection of Alzheimer’s Disease in Elder People Using Gait Analysis and Kinect Camera Open
Introduction: Gait analysis using modern technology for detection of Alzheimer's disease has found special attention by researchers over the last decade. In this study, skeletal data recorded with a Kinect camera, were used to analyze gait…
View article: The Effects of Virtual Reality on Upper Limb Function in Chronic Stroke Patients: A Clinical Trial
The Effects of Virtual Reality on Upper Limb Function in Chronic Stroke Patients: A Clinical Trial Open
Objectives: Stroke is one of the main causes of disability and mortality worldwide.Most survivors experience impairments in their upper limb motor function.Methods: This experimental study was performed as a clinical trial on 30 chronic st…
View article: The Effect of Virtual Reality Practice on Postural Control and Balance in Children With Cerebral Palsy: A Single-Subject Study
The Effect of Virtual Reality Practice on Postural Control and Balance in Children With Cerebral Palsy: A Single-Subject Study Open
The Effect of Virtual Reality Practice on Postural Control and Balance in Children With Cerebral Palsy: A Single-Subject Study
View article: Translation, Face and Content Validity of Burden Scale for Family Caregivers
Translation, Face and Content Validity of Burden Scale for Family Caregivers Open
Background: Informal caregivers who give regular care to their relative, needing help for a time, are at risk of many difficulties such as financial dependency, anger, wandering, social problems and communication problems. The purpose of o…
View article: National action plan of the Islamic Republic of Iran for combating antimicrobial resistance during 2016 - 2021.
National action plan of the Islamic Republic of Iran for combating antimicrobial resistance during 2016 - 2021. Open
Background: Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) is one of the most important threats to health worldwide. Therefore, the World Health Organization (WHO) have invited countries around the world to work together to inhibit AMR, and all the…