Cognitive Rehabilitation Service Provision: Results of a Survey of Practitioners

Wheatley, Carol J.

doi:10.5014/ajot.48.2.163

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“…Walker et al (20) found that many British OTs within stroke rehabilitation were unfamiliar with standardized assessments. On the other hand, American OTs asked for more standardized assessments (17). Our findings are ambiguous as the OTs expressed unwillingness to use standardized assessments while at the same time they considered them useful to help the client visualize the difficulties.…”

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confidence: 58%

“…In our study insufficient knowledge was identified in relation to direct treatment issues as well as theoretical foundations. Feelings of lack of theoretical knowledge among OTs have also been found in earlier studies (17,20). The OTs in our study did not mention the use of research activities such as reading research literature and applying research findings in their work.…”

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confidence: 55%

“…This can be compared with other studies on OTs' views of brain injury rehabilitation where a need for additional education was described (16,17,20). In our study insufficient knowledge was identified in relation to direct treatment issues as well as theoretical foundations.…”

Section: Discussion Of Findingsmentioning

confidence: 64%

“…However, the OTs' views of occupational therapy interventions have been addressed. Blundon & Smits (16) found that the remedial approach dominated among Canadian OTs and Whetley (17) showed that OTs in the USA felt a need for additional education in brain-behaviour theory as well as a need for more standardized assessment tools. A few studies described OTs' perceptions of stroke rehabilitation specifically (18Á21).…”

Section: Introductionmentioning

confidence: 99%

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Occupational therapists’ descriptions of their work with persons suffering from cognitive impairment following acquired brain injury

Lidström-Holmqvist¹,

Kamwendo²,

Ivarsson³

2009

Scandinavian Journal of Occupational Therapy

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The aim of the present study was to investigate how Swedish occupational therapists describe their work with persons suffering from cognitive impairment following acquired brain injury. A qualitative descriptive approach was used and interviews were conducted with 12 occupational therapists working in community and county council care. Qualitative content analysis was used and revealed three main themes: (1) "To make the invisible visible", (2) "To collaborate-a prerequisite for success", and (3) "Dilemmas to handle". The findings showed a complex scenario where the occupational therapists worked to make the cognitive impairments visible to themselves, the clients, and persons close to the client. Collaboration was perceived as a key factor. The dilemmas concerned different aspects in the rehabilitation process, which affected the occupational therapists' work with the clients. Identified areas in need of improvement are prioritizations and additional education regarding both intervention methods and theory. A reluctance to use standardized assessments was expressed and research that identifies and overcomes those hindrances in clinical practice is needed. Therapeutic use of self was described as important. To understand and illuminate the occupational therapists' comprehension of the concept further research is required.

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Occupational therapists’ descriptions of their work with persons suffering from cognitive impairment following acquired brain injury

Lidström-Holmqvist¹,

Kamwendo²,

Ivarsson³

2009

Scandinavian Journal of Occupational Therapy

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“…From that angle the rationale for studying practice is foremost to identify to what extent practice is in line with existing best evidence. Earlier studies on OTs' use of evidencebased practice (EBP) have shown that OTs working with clients with CIABI rely on past experiences and colleagues rather than research to develop clinical expertise (21,22,28,29). The search for best evidence, then, also needs to begin with a better understanding of current practice as stated by DeJong (30).…”

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Occupational therapists' practice patterns for clients with cognitive impairment following acquired brain injury: development of a questionnaire

Lidström-Holmqvist

Kamwendo

Ivarsson

2011

Scandinavian Journal of Occupational Therapy

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Clients with cognitive impairment following acquired brain injury (CIABI) are a common group to receive occupational therapy services. Research has shown that occupational therapy has a positive effect on occupational performance for these clients, but the exact nature of the interventions is not clearly described and needs to be better understood and defined. The aim of this study was to develop and evaluate an empirically derived questionnaire for the purpose of surveying occupational therapists' (OTs') practice patterns in relation to CIABI. The questionnaire was developed from the results of a former qualitative study. It was evaluated for content validity by a group of six OT researchers with experience in CIABI, using the content validity index (CVI). Reliability was evaluated by a test-retest design with a group of 51 OTs. Data were analysed by non-parametric statistical methods. Initially the questionnaire consisted of 90 items dealing with OT practice and nine demographic questions. After the reliability and content validity process the OT practice items were reduced to 44. The revised questionnaire will be used to survey and explicitly describe occupational therapy practice for clients with CIABI.

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Cognitive assessment and rehabilitation tools for stroke and dementia: An online survey of Russian speaking clinicians

Shendyapina

Weekes

2020

Applied Neuropsychology: Adult

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Cognitive Rehabilitation Service Provision: Results of a Survey of Practitioners

Cited by 5 publications

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Occupational therapists’ descriptions of their work with persons suffering from cognitive impairment following acquired brain injury

Occupational therapists’ descriptions of their work with persons suffering from cognitive impairment following acquired brain injury

Occupational therapists' practice patterns for clients with cognitive impairment following acquired brain injury: development of a questionnaire

Cognitive assessment and rehabilitation tools for stroke and dementia: An online survey of Russian speaking clinicians

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