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- Adolfsson, Margareta, 1950-, et al.
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Code sets for everyday life situations of children aged 0-6: Sleeping, Mealtimes and Play - a study based on the International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health for Children and Youth
- 2013
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In: British Journal of Occupational Therapy. - : The College of Occupational Therapists Ltd.. - 0308-0226 .- 1477-6006. ; 76:3, s. 127-136
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Journal article (peer-reviewed)abstract
- Introduction: The complexity of the Child and Youth version of the International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health, the ICF-CY, is a challenge for occupational therapists and other professionals in clinical work. Code sets including only essential categories help to make it more user-friendly. Thus far, code sets have been developed to reflect functioning for children in different developmental periods. However, there are no code sets that support screening of participation in everyday life situations and can be used across diagnoses. This exploratory study is the first attempt to develop code sets for preschoolers’ (age 0-6 years) everyday life situations.Method: Using sequential Delphi processes with expert panels consisting of 35 professionals in five interdisciplinary early intervention teams and six parents of children, the study identified content in three code sets: Sleeping, Mealtimes and Play.Results: A limited number of relevant categories were identified for three code sets: Sleeping (12), Mealtimes (21) and Play (30). Findings suggested a professional focus on Environmental factors compared with a parental focus on Body functions.Conclusion: It is important to consider the opinions of all involved when developing code sets to provide a common framework for screening of children’s everyday functioning.
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- Cederfeldt, Marie, 1957, et al.
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Concurrent validity of the Executive Function Performance Test in people with mild stroke
- 2011
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In: The British Journal of Occupational Therapy. - 0308-0226 .- 1477-6006. ; 74:9, s. 443-449
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Journal article (peer-reviewed)abstract
- Introduction: Studies have shown that executive dysfunction is common in adults after stroke. Occupational therapists working in acute care assess the performance of activities of daily living; most instruments focus on personal care. However, the assessment of instrumental activities of daily living has been shown to discriminate executive dysfunction more effectively. An instrument for assessing executive dysfunction in more complex activities that is easy to handle in acute care is consequently required for clinical use. The Executive Function Performance Test (EFPT) was recently introduced into Sweden. The purpose of this study was to evaluate the concurrent validity of the EFPT in acute care for patients with mild stroke. Method: Twenty-three patients from an acute stroke unit were assessed with both the EFPT and the Assessment of Motor and Process Skills (AMPS). Results: The correlation between the EFPT and the AMPS assessments was highly significant (p = 0.003) and the concurrent validity was rho = 0.61. Conclusion: Since there is a risk that adult patients with mild stroke are discharged without rehabilitation, and there is a lack of a relevant instrument for occupational therapists that discriminates executive dysfunction in acute stroke care, the EFPT may be a suitable instrument to use with these patients.
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- Haak, Maria, et al.
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Cross-national and multi-language qualitative research: challenges and recommendations
- 2013
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In: British Journal of Occupational Therapy. - 1477-6006. ; 76:7, s. 333-336
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Journal article (peer-reviewed)abstract
- Interest in cross-national partnership is increasing in Europe, a situation very much reflected in calls for funding. Multi-language qualitative research methodologies need to be strengthened in order to support this growing trend toward the promotion of cross-national collaboration. This practice analysis reports on our experience of carrying out cross-national and multi-language based qualitative research. Based on this, we recommend taking into account the potential challenges of language and national culture from the planning phase onwards, handling them in a structured, predefined way throughout the research process and using software to assist with the challenges brought about in a multi-language environment.
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- Haglund, Lena, et al.
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Activity and Participation - self-assessment according to the International Classification of Functioning : a study in mental health
- 2012
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In: British Journal of Occupational Therapy. - : College of Occupational Therapists. - 0308-0226 .- 1477-6006. ; 75:9, s. 412-418
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Journal article (peer-reviewed)abstract
- Introduction: The aim of this exploratory study was to discover if a fifth qualifier in the domain of Activity and Participation in the International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health (ICE) could highlight the experience of satisfaction and enjoyment in the everyday life of people with severe mental illness. It also investigated the correlation between the assessment made by an occupational therapist and nursing staff based on performance, and the assessment made by the clients themselves. less thanbrgreater than less thanbrgreater thanMethod: Twenty-nine clients with schizophrenia or other forms of psychosis participated, using a self-assessment. The performance was investigated by using the first qualifier in the ICF, domain Activity and Participation. less thanbrgreater than less thanbrgreater thanFindings: The Major life area was rated with the most dissatisfaction and displeasure by the clients. Communication and General task and demands also had low ratings. Self-care was rated with the most satisfaction and enjoyment. There was a correlation between the assessments made by the occupational therapist and the nursing staff, but their assessments differed from those made by the clients. less thanbrgreater than less thanbrgreater thanConclusion: The study indicates the importance of using self-assessment when understanding everyday life as presented in the ICE, and the importance of using different assessment methods to gain a broad picture of clients.
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- Iwarsson, Susanne, et al.
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Current developments of the Housing Enabler methodology
- 2012
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In: British Journal of Occupational Therapy. - 1477-6006. ; 75, s. 517-521
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Journal article (peer-reviewed)abstract
- Twenty years of methodological development, empirical research and practice application have resulted in an updated version of the Housing Enabler instrument and a screening version. The methodology rests on Lawton’s and Nahemow’s ecological model, with accessibility defined as the relationship between the individual’s functional capacity and the demands of the physical environment. The complete instrument is based on one checklist of functional capacity in the individual (personal component) and another of environmental barriers (environmental component), followed by an analysis of person-environment fit giving an accessibility score. The Housing Enabler Screening Tool requires a less complex and less time-consuming procedure.
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- Iwarsson, Susanne
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Occupational therapy research for the ageing European population: challenges and opportunities.
- 2013
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In: British Journal of Occupational Therapy. - 1477-6006. ; 76, s. 203-205
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Research review (peer-reviewed)abstract
- According to the European Commission (EC)(2009), the ageing society is one of the grand challenges of our time, and European researchers are encouraged to cooperate to contribute to the knowledge development required to turn the challenges into sustainable solutions. All countries in Europe face similar problems, but there are also marked differences based on cultural and socio-economic diversity (Horstmann et al 2012). As proposed in the FUTURAGE Roadmap for European research on ageing (Walker 2011), there is a need for inter-disciplinary, cross-national research to increase the understanding of the European diversity of ageing. Researchers should present knowledge that can be translated into solutions that can be implemented in practice, to the benefit of population health and the everyday life of senior citizens. From this background, this opinion piece focuses on the implications for occupational therapy research.
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- Källdalen, Anette, et al.
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Interests among older people in relation to gender, function and health-related quality of life
- 2013
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In: British Journal of Occupational Therapy. - : College of Occupational Therapists. - 0308-0226 .- 1477-6006. ; 76:2, s. 87-93
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Journal article (peer-reviewed)abstract
- AbstractIntroduction: Older people should have opportunities to be active participants in society as aspects such as lifestyle, physical and social environment and physical and mental status have influence on active ageing. The purpose was to explore the interests pursued by 85-year-old people living in ordinary housing in relation to gender, cognition, depression and health-related quality of life. Method: A sample of 240 participants completed a postal questionnaire including the EuroQoL health-related quality of life measurement. Additional instruments used during a subsequent home visit were the Canadian Occupational Performance Measure, Mini Mental State Examination and Geriatric Depression scale. Results: Women experienced poorer health than men, lived alone to a greater extent and used more mobility devices. Compared to men, women had a larger number of interests within household management, but no gender differences in the leisure area. Lower number of interests in active recreation was associated with lower cognitive function, poorer health-related quality of life and a higher risk of depressive symptoms. Conclusion: The main finding is that engaging in active recreation interests is associated with better cognition, less depression and higher health-related quality of life in these 85-year-old people and is therefore a concern of occupational therapists.
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- Liedberg, Gunilla, et al.
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Occupational therapy students' choice of client activities: does patients' gender matter?
- 2011
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In: The British Journal of Occupational Therapy. - : Cot; 1999. - 0308-0226 .- 1477-6006. ; 74:6, s. 277-283
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Journal article (peer-reviewed)abstract
- Aim: In order to achieve a fairer system of health care, it is important that the research and education of health professionals, as well as the organisation of health care, takes into account the gender perspective. The gender order influences women's and men's lifestyles and living conditions and, through this, their health, quality of life and daily activities. The aim of the present study was to explore the perceptions of gender in occupational therapy students in their choice of activities: do students choose activities according to traditional roles? Method: The method was a fictional case study containing 16 activities. Each student was given a copy of one of the versions of the case, Eric or Erica. The students were told to underline the three activities regarded as being of most benefit for the actual patient. Eight male and 99 female students participated. Results: The most chosen activities were cooking, visits to cafeterias and gardening, and the least chosen were spinning, laundry and computer work. The results showed that the students made choices based on traditional gender roles. Conclusion: Extended knowledge is needed about how gender is constructed in occupational therapy, and about whether gendered choices contribute to a prolonged period of treatment or rehabilitation, or the opposite.
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- Martini, R., et al.
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Implementing a modified cognitive orientation to daily occupational performance approach for use in a group format
- 2014
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In: British Journal of Occupational Therapy. - : Sage Publications. - 0308-0226 .- 1477-6006. ; 77:4, s. 214-219
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Journal article (peer-reviewed)abstract
- Cognitive orientation to daily occupational performance is an intervention approach that is often used with children with developmental coordination disorder, and is usually implemented using an individual intervention format. This practice analysis describes two experiences of the cognitive orientation to daily occupational performance approach, modified for use in a group format: An intensive day-camp, and a weekly after-school club. The group format provided children with various opportunities (for example, helping other children and realizing that different 'plans' work for different people) and challenges (for example, maintaining both children's engagement during problem solving and heterogeneity in children's breakdowns). Cognitive orientation to daily occupational performance in a group format is feasible and has the potential to encourage skill acquisition for a greater number of children with developmental coordination disorder.
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