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Utility of Yoga as an Alternative Therapy for Occupational Hazards among Physical Therapists

Journal of Modern Rehabilitation, 2023
Introduction: This study was conducted to evaluate the adoption of yoga techniques as an alternative therapy in the management of physical and psychological occupational hazards among physical therapists.
Michael Ross, Kathryn Drews, Chelby Rogers, Garrett Szydlowski   +3 more
doaj   +1 more source

Occupational Therapy in Primary Care: Determining Receptiveness of Occupational Therapists and Primary Care Providers

Open Journal of Occupational Therapy, 2017
Background: Primary care (PC) is an emerging practice setting for occupational therapy; however, few occupational therapists currently practice in this setting due to barriers, including uncertainty about reimbursement and the role of occupational ...
Sue Dahl-Popolizio, Sherry Lynne Muir, Kaila Davis, Sabrina Wade, Rachael Voysey   +4 more
doaj   +1 more source

Role Perception of Occupational Therapists in Education Systems: Self-Efficacy and Employability Skills

Occupational Therapy International, 2021
Although the main framework for occupational therapy includes delivery of services in educational institutions with students with disabilities, little is known about how the occupational therapists perceive their role in this specific system.
Yael Fogel, Liron Lamash
doaj   +1 more source

Medical Incapacity Management in the South African private industrial sector: The role of the occupational therapist

South African Journal of Occupational Therapy, 2019
Background: Occupational therapists working in the field of occupational health in South African private industrial sectors  may find themselves involved in management of medical incapacity due to their expertise in vocational rehabilitation.
Ravashni Govender, Pragashnie Govender, December Mandlenkosi Mpanza   +2 more
doaj   +1 more source

White Matter Microstructural Abnormalities in Neonatal Onset Genetic Epilepsy

Annals of Clinical and Translational Neurology, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Objective Recent evidence indicates that epilepsy is associated with abnormal white matter. If seizures alter white matter, then the impact upon network function, epileptogenesis, and cognition could be pronounced in neonates undergoing rapid developmental myelination. Neonates with epilepsy due to nonstructural genetic causes provide a unique
Amanda G. Sandoval Karamian, Tianjia Zhu, Hao Huang, Shavonne L. Massey, Mark P. Fitzgerald, Darshana Parikh, Arastoo Vossough, Ingo Helbig, Nicholas S. Abend   +8 more
wiley   +1 more source

Advancing Stroke Clinical Trials Using Community Engagement and Implementation Science Approaches

Annals of Clinical and Translational Neurology, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Stroke clinical trials are essential for advancing stroke care but can face challenges with recruitment, retention, clinical relevance, and translation into real‐world practice. We propose that integrating community engagement and implementation science approaches into stroke trials can help address these needs.
Lesli E. Skolarus, Devin L. Brown, Bernadette Boden‐Albala   +2 more
wiley   +1 more source

Occupational Therapists perceptions of a school-to-work transition programme at a special educations needs school

South African Journal of Occupational Therapy
Introduction: South Africa has a high unemployment rate and few post-school employment opportunities for learners with disabilities. School-to-work transition programmes in special educational needs schools prepare learners with disabilities for work in
Msimango Henry, Phalatse Nthabiseng, Rienie Marie Germishuys, Megan Jamieson, Kay-Lee Avenant, `Thabang Rameetse   +5 more
doaj   +1 more source

Prevention and intervention for victims of violence in Occupational Therapy

South African Journal of Occupational Therapy, 2021
South Africa has one of the highest rates of violent crime in the world resulting in a significant public health concern. The adverse effects are not limited to death and physical injury, but also include numerous other issues which are of immediate ...
Wendy Young
doaj   +1 more source

Posterior Disconnection Syndrome in Early‐Stage Adult‐Onset Cerebral Adrenoleukodystrophy

Annals of Clinical and Translational Neurology, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Adult‐onset cerebral adrenoleukodystrophy is potentially treatable but often difficult to recognize before advanced cerebral involvement. Herein, we describe three men with early‐stage disease who initially presented with subtle visual complaints rather than subcortical dementia. Targeted neuropsychological testing revealed higher‐order visual
Kazuto Katsuse, Takashi Matsukawa, Yumiko Nakamura, Kazuo Kakinuma, Shoko Ota, Ryo Hara, Saki Nakashima, Kaoru Ito, Yutaro Nakamori, Toshiyuki Kakumoto, Masashi Hamada, Shigenori Kanno, Kyoko Suzuki, Tatsushi Toda   +13 more
wiley   +1 more source

Worldwide Survey on Digital Assistive Technology (DAT) Provision

Occupational Therapy International
Occupational therapists have long been involved in assistive technology (AT) provision worldwide. AT is recognized by the World Health Organization (WHO) to enhance functioning, independence, and autonomy and ultimately promote well-being for people ...
Isabel Margot-Cattin, Anne Deblock-Bellamy, Julie Wassmer, Ritchard Ledgerd, Claudia von Zweck, null World Federation of Occupational Therapists (WFOT)   +5 more
doaj   +1 more source