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View article: Randomized Feasibility Trial of Teleyoga versus In-Person Yoga for Treating Chronic Musculoskeletal Pain in Veterans
Randomized Feasibility Trial of Teleyoga versus In-Person Yoga for Treating Chronic Musculoskeletal Pain in Veterans Open
Background Chronic pain impacts approximately 20% of the United States adult population and 50–75% of Veterans. It is treatment-resistant, and medications include the risk of addiction or overdose. The VA is promoting complementary and int…
View article: Mapping the Way Forward: Prioritizing Education for Global Occupational Therapy Practice in Addressing Sexuality and Intimacy - A Delphi Approach
Mapping the Way Forward: Prioritizing Education for Global Occupational Therapy Practice in Addressing Sexuality and Intimacy - A Delphi Approach Open
The World Health Organization identifies sexual functions and intimate relationships as a functioning domain in the Package of Interventions for Rehabilitation (WHO, 2023). Addressing sexual functions and intimate relationships is a key ar…
View article: Factors Influencing Driving Confidence in Older Adults
Factors Influencing Driving Confidence in Older Adults Open
Background: It has been determined that both confidence and cognition impact driving performance and self-regulation. While it is known that cognitive decline impacts driving safety and that decreases in driving confidence can lead to self…
View article: Sexual Activity of Young Adults With Cerebral Palsy
Sexual Activity of Young Adults With Cerebral Palsy Open
Date Presented 04/02/2022 The purpose of this study was to examine the prevalence of sexual activity and the interest in and satisfaction levels with sexual activity among young adults with cerebral palsy (CP) using a nonexperimental, cros…
View article: Development of the Occupational Performance Inventory of Sexuality and Intimacy (OPISI): Phase One
Development of the Occupational Performance Inventory of Sexuality and Intimacy (OPISI): Phase One Open
Background: The occupational therapy profession needs a framework to guide understanding of the occupational nature of sexuality and intimacy, assessment, intervention design, and measurement of outcomes. This study aimed to define the occ…
View article: Establishing the Reliability and Validity of Health in Motion<sup>©</sup> Automated Falls Screening Tool
Establishing the Reliability and Validity of Health in Motion<sup>©</sup> Automated Falls Screening Tool Open
Introduction: Blue Marble Health Company has created a digital fall risk screening tool (Health in Motion©) that can be used by means of self-report (touch/mouse) or by means of motion capture (Microsoft Kinect Sensor). Health in Motion© c…
View article: RELIABILITY AND VALIDITY OF HEALTH IN MOTION© FALLS SCREENING TOOL
RELIABILITY AND VALIDITY OF HEALTH IN MOTION© FALLS SCREENING TOOL Open
Falls are costly, affect independence, and are a leading cause of injury in adults over the age of 65. Awareness of fall risk and engaging with healthcare systems prior to the first fall, annual visit, or hospital stay could have a signifi…
View article: An Open-Access Review to Determine Best Evidence-Based Practice for COPD
An Open-Access Review to Determine Best Evidence-Based Practice for COPD Open
Background: The manifestation of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) can have an enormous impact on individuals’ areas of occupation, specifically activities of daily living. Occupational therapy (OT) practitioners have the abilit…