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Quality of life for people with motor neurone disease: a consideration for occupational therapists
- Author:
- FOLEY Geraldine
- Journal article citation:
- British Journal of Occupational Therapy, 67(12), December 2004, pp.551-553.
- Publisher:
- Sage
Motor neurone disease (MND) is a rapidly progressive neurological disease of unknown cause resulting in relentless loss of function and high levels of disability. There has been a significant increase in quality of life (QoL) literature in recent years and the philosophy of the occupational therapy process may be considered consistent with the QoL construct. However, little is documented in occupational therapy literature that promotes consideration of the QoL construct in practice. This may be explained by the profession's adherence to the medical model of health care intervention. Expectations and desires continually shift for people with MND and individual-perceived QoL is determined by a continuous process of adjustment to increasing disability. To promote wellbeing, occupational therapists must identify what people with MND consider important in their lives.
Joint working between occupational therapy and clinical psychology in a school setting: a neurorehabilitation case study of child with an acquired developmental disability
- Authors:
- KALPO Gianni E., et al
- Journal article citation:
- British Journal of Occupational Therapy, 64(1), January 2001, pp.29-33.
- Publisher:
- Sage
This article presents a case study of the assessment and treatment of an 8 year old boy with developmental disabilities following meningitis. It aims to explore the extent to which clinical child psychologists and paediatric occupational therapists share a common frame of reference that enables them to work jointly, in an effective and complementary way, to improve clinical standards. The implications for joint working between health professionals and for collaboration with teachers are discussed.
On queue
- Author:
- MAPP Sue
- Journal article citation:
- Community Care, 7.4.94, 1994, pp.16-17.
- Publisher:
- Reed Business Information
Ever-increasing numbers of people waiting for occupational therapy in Newcastle resulted in the formation of a short term task force to tackle the problem. Finds out what measures were used.
Using the Assessment of Motor and Process Skills as part of the diagnostic process in an inner-city learning disability service
- Authors:
- MESA Sue, et al
- Journal article citation:
- British Journal of Occupational Therapy, 77(4), 2014, pp.170-173.
- Publisher:
- Sage
Learning disability is characterised by significant impairment of both intellectual function and social and adaptive function, with onset before adulthood, and yet social and adaptive function is often omitted from assessment processes. This practice analysis explores the feasibility of administering the Assessment of Motor and Process Skills to assess adaptive function (alongside the assessment of intellectual function) as part of the diagnostic process for people with a learning disability. After a 2-year period, scores for the two assessments were correlated and a low level of correlation was found. Findings suggested that the Assessment of Motor and Process Skills should continue to be used as part of the diagnostic process alongside assessments of intellectual function, because assessment of intellectual function alone does not predict adaptive function and cannot be relied on for diagnosis of learning disability; doing so would ensure that practice was evidence based. (Edited publisher abstract)
Examining the evidence for interventions with children with developmental coordination disorder
- Author:
- ARMSTRONG Dorothy
- Journal article citation:
- British Journal of Occupational Therapy, 75(12), December 2012, pp.532-540.
- Publisher:
- Sage
This critical review of the literature examines the evidence for the effectiveness of a selection of interventions for improving occupational performance in children with developmental coordination disorder (DCD). The search criteria included: children whose primary diagnosis was DCD; research into the effectiveness of an intervention or interventions; interventions that fit with occupational therapy practice (although not necessarily carried out by an occupational therapist); published in peer-reviewed journals; published since 1984; and available in English. The following databases were included: EMBASE, PsycINFO, CINAHL and ERIC. All articles retrieved were screened for relevance and their reference lists scanned. Nineteen articles were appraised using the Critical Appraisal Skills Programme. Of the approaches reviewed, the evidence points to interventions that use client’s activities of daily living as part of the intervention, such as CO-OP (Cognitive Orientation to Daily Occupational Performance), as being most effective in improving occupational performance. Other approaches reviewed include; sensory integration, servomotor task training, goal-orientated group intervention, exercise programmes, and compensatory approaches.
Sexual expression and occupational therapy
- Author:
- COULDRICK Lorna
- Journal article citation:
- British Journal of Occupational Therapy, 68(7), July 2005, pp.315-318.
- Publisher:
- Sage
Little is written in the occupational therapy literature about sexual expression and professional practice. This opinion piece presents two opposing opinions. One argues for its inclusion as part of an holistic approach. The other, developed from published emails, argues for its exclusion, because sexual expression is not seen as an occupational activity. These professional perspectives are set against the lived experiences of physically disabled people. From this consumer perspective, the omission of sexual expression from practice can be viewed as potentially damaging. A proposed way forward is to increase the awareness and skills of occupational therapists in this domain of practice.
Disabling ideology in health and welfare: the case of occupational therapy
- Author:
- ABBERLEY Paul
- Journal article citation:
- Disability and Society, 10(2), June 1995, pp.221-232.
- Publisher:
- Taylor and Francis
Argues, on the basis of an analysis of data from interviews with practitioners, that the rhetoric of partnership and the 'holistic' approach employed by Occupational Therapists is to be understood as an ideology which serves the occupation's professionalising project. Distinguishes Occupational Therapy from other health and welfare specialisms, to perpetuate the notion that disability is an individual problem to which professional intervention can provide the solution, and ascribes responsibility for any perceived failure in therapy to the client rather than the practitioner.
Complementary but different
- Author:
- CALNAN Sian
- Journal article citation:
- Care Plan, 1(2), December 1994, p.24.
- Publisher:
- Positive Publications/ Anglia Polytechnic University, Faculty of Health and Social Work
Explains how OTs in Kent found their special place in the care management system.
The use of Disabled Living Centres by disabled people
- Authors:
- GALLOP Julia F., CHAMBERLAIN M Anne
- Journal article citation:
- British Journal of Occupational Therapy, 52(12), December 1989, pp.460-472.
- Publisher:
- Sage
Notes the absence of literature on the use of Disabled Living Centres, and presents results from a study of 75 visitors to one DLC.
Children and young people’s perspectives and experiences of a community wheelchair basketball club and its impact on daily life
- Authors:
- MOSS Philippa, et al
- Journal article citation:
- British Journal of Occupational Therapy, 83(2), 2020, pp.118-128.
- Publisher:
- Sage
Introduction: Although the benefits of physical activity are widely recognised, levels of inactivity are considerably higher for children and young people with disabilities than those without. Young people with disabilities struggle to access inclusive opportunities and there is a lack of research surrounding users’ experiences of disability sport more generally. This research aimed to explore members’ experiences of a community-based wheelchair basketball club and its impact on daily life. Method: Semi-structured interviews were conducted with 11 disabled and able-bodied members of the club (aged 6–25 years) to gain an in-depth understanding of their experiences. Findings: Inductive thematic analysis identified an overarching theme of ‘wheelchair basketball elicits strong emotions’ and four main themes of ‘positive social interactions’, ‘benefitting health and independence’, ‘changing perceptions of disability’ and ‘a meaningful occupation that opens doors’. Participants reported positive experiences of wheelchair basketball, which improved their physical and mental health whilst increasing opportunities for socialisation and encouraging acceptance of disability. Conclusion: The findings have implications at individual, organisational and societal levels, and provide some justification for the role of occupational therapy in disability sport. The findings demonstrate the potential for inclusive community sports clubs to improve health and social outcomes for individuals, regardless of disability. (Publisher abstract)