Occupational therapists’ perspectives on binocular diplopia in neurorehabilitation: A national survey

Burgess, Gillian; Jewell, Vanessa

doi:10.3233/nre-172263

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“…We chose to conduct this project using an online survey because of ease of access, usability, and cost- effectiveness ( Burgess & Jewell, 2018 ; Reyes & Brown, 2016 ). These research strategies were used recently by Evald et al.…”

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confidence: 99%

“…The target sample size was 100 respondents. This number was based on a literature review showing that for similar types of surveys the number of respondents ranged from 100 to 500 ( Burgess & Jewell, 2018 ; Evald et al., 2021 ; Korner-Bitensky et al., 2011 ; Reyes & Brown, 2016 ).…”

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“…The survey was distributed through online sites to recruit study participants with a QR code, a hyperlink, or both. Snowball sampling was used to further increase the sample size by inviting recipients to forward the link to clinicians in their professional networks ( Burgess & Jewell, 2018 ). The survey was available for 32 days.…”

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Understanding Occupational Therapists’ Knowledge and Confidence When Assessing for Spatial Neglect: A Special Issue Review

Gasque,

Morrow,

Grattan

et al. 2024

The American Journal of Occupational Therapy

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Importance: Spatial neglect (SN)—failure to respond to stimuli on the side of the body contralateral to a poststroke lesion—is one of the most disabling impairments for stroke survivors, and 80% of stroke survivors may have undetected SN. Occupational therapists’ evaluations should include determining the impact of poststroke SN. Objective: To investigate occupational therapists’ confidence, knowledge, current practices, barriers, and facilitators when assessing for SN in adult stroke survivors. Design: A 30-item survey was created with guidance from stroke rehabilitation occupational therapists who reviewed the survey for face and content validity. Setting: Online survey. Participants: Occupational therapist survey responders (N = 76). Outcomes and Measures: Self-report assessments were used to measure occupational therapists’ confidence in identifying SN, SN assessment practices, and barriers to and facilitators of SN assessment. Knowledge of SN signs and symptoms, neuroanatomy, and clinical presentation were measured with a three-question quiz. Results: Eighty-one percent of the respondents reported a high level of confidence in identifying SN, and 70% reported routinely assessing for SN, with 81% using clinical observation rather than standardized tools as the primary assessment method. Barriers to SN assessment included time and resources. Conclusions and Relevance: Most respondents, despite reporting high levels of confidence with routine SN assessments, did not use standardized SN measures and demonstrated suboptimal knowledge of SN. These results emphasize the need to increase clinical education about SN and its assessments. Plain-Language Summary: This study gathered baseline information on an underinvestigated topic—occupational therapists’ education, confidence, current practices, barriers, and facilitators when assessing for spatial neglect in adult stroke survivors. The study results also contribute to future research on occupational therapists’ current confidence and knowledge when assessing for spatial neglect.

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Understanding Occupational Therapists’ Knowledge and Confidence When Assessing for Spatial Neglect: A Special Issue Review

Gasque,

Morrow,

Grattan

et al. 2024

The American Journal of Occupational Therapy

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“…Despite the evidence, much of it recent, that underlies the guidelines we present here, more research is still needed to determine the best collaborative practices for OTs and optometrists when addressing oculomotor deficits following TBI [ 15 ]. A recent survey found that very few OTs currently use evidence-based treatment for addressing oculomotor deficits [ 14 ••], and fewer than 80% of OTs polled in an earlier survey felt competent to manage such patients [ 47 ]. In addition, many limitations exist in completed studies, including small sample sizes, a lack of controls, and a lack of well-described patient populations or interventions [ 16 •].…”

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Clinical Practice Guidelines for Occupational Therapists in the Evaluation and Treatment of Oculomotor Impairment Following Traumatic Brain Injury

Aravich

Troxell

2021

Curr Phys Med Rehabil Rep

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Purpose of review Currently, a lack of guidelines exists regarding best practices for occupational therapists (OTs) in the treatment and evaluation of oculomotor dysfunction following traumatic brain injury (TBI). Furthermore, individuals with TBI would benefit significantly from collaboration between OTs and optometrists during inpatient rehab. Recent findings Although few articles examine interdisciplinary models of inpatient rehab care that include optometry, a recent pilot study is explored. Emerging evidence from the field of optometry supports the use of restorative approaches for oculomotor impairment in mild TBI; however, cases with moderate to severe TBI are not addressed. Summary We describe an interdisciplinary approach involving collaboration between optometry and occupational therapy, yielding a comprehensive model to effectively evaluate and treat oculomotor impairments in those with TBI and facilitate improved performance in daily activities. We also provide guidelines useful for OTs working in settings where collaboration with optometry is not feasible.

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Rehabilitation after surgical treatment of retrobulbar tumors

Składzień

Wiatr

et al. 2020

Otolaryngol Pol

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The authors propose a set of rehabilitation exercises concerning the muscles which are responsible for the movement of the eyeball. After surgical treatments of the back – of – the – eyeball tumors, the function of the eyeball muscles is often not appropriate. Some compensation should be created at the level of the Central Nervous System, which means trigging adaptation, substitution and habituation. The exercises should be started just after waking the patient up: first in the horizontal position, then sitting position and finally standing position. The highest number of exercises should be done in the direction of the extreme diplopia.

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Occupational therapists’ perspectives on binocular diplopia in neurorehabilitation: A national survey

Abstract: Respondents offered conflicting perspectives on each occlusion technique. Future studies are required to examine which occlusion technique benefits clients.

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Understanding Occupational Therapists’ Knowledge and Confidence When Assessing for Spatial Neglect: A Special Issue Review

Understanding Occupational Therapists’ Knowledge and Confidence When Assessing for Spatial Neglect: A Special Issue Review

Clinical Practice Guidelines for Occupational Therapists in the Evaluation and Treatment of Oculomotor Impairment Following Traumatic Brain Injury

Rehabilitation after surgical treatment of retrobulbar tumors

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