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View article: Physical and Occupational Therapist Evaluations for Fall Prevention in the Emergency Department: A Geriatric <scp>ED</scp> Guidelines 2.0 Systematic Review
Physical and Occupational Therapist Evaluations for Fall Prevention in the Emergency Department: A Geriatric <span>ED</span> Guidelines 2.0 Systematic Review Open
Background Older adults are at high risk for severe injuries and death from falls. Physical therapist (PT) and occupational therapist (OT) evaluations have been introduced into Emergency Department (ED) care to assist with fall risk evalua…
View article: Sedentary behaviour and activity patterns of older adults in an acute hospital setting: An exploratory study
Sedentary behaviour and activity patterns of older adults in an acute hospital setting: An exploratory study Open
Introduction: Hospitalisation is a period of low physical activity, particularly for older adults. Objective measurement of activity levels is essential to evaluate the impact of interventions to maintain or improve function. Methods: A pr…
View article: Telehealth versus in‐person delivery of an occupational therapy home visiting service: A cost analysis
Telehealth versus in‐person delivery of an occupational therapy home visiting service: A cost analysis Open
Introduction It is important to understand the cost implications of occupational therapy home visiting services, delivered using different modalities, supporting patients after discharge from the hospital. This study aimed to compare the c…
View article: Determining the success of clinical outcomes for thumb immobilization compared to no thumb immobilization in adult non-displaced, non-surgically managed scaphoid fractures: A systematic review
Determining the success of clinical outcomes for thumb immobilization compared to no thumb immobilization in adult non-displaced, non-surgically managed scaphoid fractures: A systematic review Open
Background In occupational therapy clinical practice there is often varied practice regarding thumb immobilization in a cast for nonsurgical management of nondisplaced or minimally displaced scaphoid fractures. The objective was to determi…
View article: Development and initial psychometric properties of the timed upper limb assessment in older adults with Parkinson’s
Development and initial psychometric properties of the timed upper limb assessment in older adults with Parkinson’s Open
Introduction: Upper limb dysfunction is common in people with Parkinson’s. This study aimed to pilot and establish the initial psychometric properties of the timed upper limb assessment (TULA), a 10-item timed functional upper limb assessm…
View article: Routine comprehensive geriatric assessment is associated with improved detection of cognitive disorders in older people with giant cell arteritis
Routine comprehensive geriatric assessment is associated with improved detection of cognitive disorders in older people with giant cell arteritis Open
Objectives Giant cell arteritis (GCA) carries an increased risk of stroke and blindness. International guidelines recommend older people receive routine comprehensive geriatric assessment (RCGA) during unplanned hospital admissions to impr…
View article: Differences in personality and character traits of occupational therapy researchers and non‐researchers: A cross‐sectional study
Differences in personality and character traits of occupational therapy researchers and non‐researchers: A cross‐sectional study Open
Introduction Despite a high level of interest in research, many occupational therapists are not engaged in research activities. Understanding how occupational therapists' personality and character traits influence research engagement is cr…
View article: From triage to departure: Older adults’ ED journey. A mixed methods study
From triage to departure: Older adults’ ED journey. A mixed methods study Open
Allied health assessment occurred six hours post presentation, outside national targets. Opportunities and barriers identified supported the development of an earlier allied health frailty service.
View article: Does telehealth delivery of an occupational therapy home visiting service provide a non‐inferior alternative to in‐person delivery of the same service? A matched cohort study
Does telehealth delivery of an occupational therapy home visiting service provide a non‐inferior alternative to in‐person delivery of the same service? A matched cohort study Open
Introduction Health services are encouraging the adoption of telehealth to improve efficiencies and health‐care access for patients. Research is needed to explore clinical outcomes in telehealth occupational therapy home visiting services.…
View article: The effects of a combined occupational therapy and nursing preventative approach to reduce hospital-acquired pressure injuries in an acute inpatient hospital setting: a case control study
The effects of a combined occupational therapy and nursing preventative approach to reduce hospital-acquired pressure injuries in an acute inpatient hospital setting: a case control study Open
Aim Hospital-acquired pressure injuries (HAPI) are preventable yet continue to occur. This study aimed to reduce HAPI by implementing a combined occupational therapy and nursing preventive approach to pressure care management, utilising pr…
View article: An occupational therapy delirium pathway reduces hospital re-presentations in older adults with delirium: A before and after observational study
An occupational therapy delirium pathway reduces hospital re-presentations in older adults with delirium: A before and after observational study Open
Introduction: The hospital environment can exacerbate symptoms of delirium; as such there is a move to promote early supported discharge for patients with delirium. However, the occupational therapy role and impact of intervention is not w…
View article: Prioritising patients for hospital occupational therapy to reduce inpatient falls: A retrospective case-control study to identify predictive patient falls risk factors
Prioritising patients for hospital occupational therapy to reduce inpatient falls: A retrospective case-control study to identify predictive patient falls risk factors Open
Introduction: Prompt identification of patients susceptible to falls is required by occupational therapists to initiate early falls prevention and management strategies. This study identified the intrinsic and extrinsic risk factors of pat…
View article: Does the Integration of Telehealth into Occupational Therapy Practice Impact Clinical Outcomes for Hand and Upper Limb Rehabilitation? A Matched Case Control Study
Does the Integration of Telehealth into Occupational Therapy Practice Impact Clinical Outcomes for Hand and Upper Limb Rehabilitation? A Matched Case Control Study Open
Health services are capitalizing on the rise of telehealth and seeking to develop sustainable models incorporating telehealth into standard care. Further research is required to explore the service and clinical outcomes of telehealth in oc…
View article: Barriers and facilitating factors influencing implementation of occupational therapy home assessment recommendations: A mixed methods systematic review
Barriers and facilitating factors influencing implementation of occupational therapy home assessment recommendations: A mixed methods systematic review Open
Introduction Low implementation rates of occupational therapy home assessment recommendations have previously been reported. The objective was to identify and describe the barriers and facilitating factors that influence implementation of …
View article: Using seating and restricted pelvic position to improve patient functional outcomes post sarcoma removal: a case study
Using seating and restricted pelvic position to improve patient functional outcomes post sarcoma removal: a case study Open
Background Wound management following sarcoma removal can pose various clinical challenges.Occupational therapists support patients through positioning to allow maximum wound healing, while promoting patient function.Limited literature is …
View article: Risk Assessment and the Impact of Point of Contact Intervention Following Emergency Department Presentation with a Fall
Risk Assessment and the Impact of Point of Contact Intervention Following Emergency Department Presentation with a Fall Open
Aim: To determine whether a multifactorial intervention can decrease the frequency of secondary falls in older patients presenting to an emergency department with a fall. Methods: A randomized control design comparing multifactorial follow…