Use of the Occupational Therapy Task-Oriented Approach to Optimize the Motor Performance of a Client With Cognitive Limitations

2010 ◽  
Vol 64 (5) ◽  
pp. 727-734 ◽  
Author(s):  
K. Preissner
Keyword(s):  
Occupational Therapy ◽  
Motor Performance ◽  
Cognitive Limitations ◽  
Task Oriented ◽  
Oriented Approach

Efficacy of Occupational Therapy Task-oriented Approach in Upper Extremity Post-stroke Rehabilitation

2016 ◽  
Vol 23 (4) ◽  
pp. 444-456 ◽  
Author(s):  
Khader A. Almhdawi ◽  
Virgil G. Mathiowetz ◽  
Matthew White ◽  
Robert C delMas
Keyword(s):  
Occupational Therapy ◽  
Upper Extremity ◽  
Stroke Rehabilitation ◽  
Post Stroke ◽  
Task Oriented ◽  
Oriented Approach

The Feasibility of a Stroke Rehabilitation Educational Program for Occupational Therapy Students and Practitioners (Preprint)

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Valerie Newcomer ◽  
Megan Metzinger ◽  
Sydney Vick ◽  
Caroline Robertson ◽  
Taylor Lawrence ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Occupational Therapy ◽  
Knowledge Translation ◽  
Feasibility Study ◽  
Educational Program ◽  
Occupational Therapy Students ◽  
Feedback Questionnaire ◽  
Educational Modules ◽  
Task Oriented ◽  
Pilot Feasibility Study ◽  
Stroke Assessment

BACKGROUND Gaps in knowledge translation of current evidence-based practice regarding stroke assessment and rehabilitation delivered through teletherapy can prevent occupational therapy students and practitioners from implementing current research findings to obtain the best possible results in practice. The purpose of this pilot feasibility study was to create an educational program to translate knowledge into practice about the remote delivery of stroke assessment and rehabilitation to occupational therapy students and practitioners. This study examined knowledge gained from specific educational modules and feedback of delivery with regards to design, feasibility, acceptability, and usability. Four areas of focus were addressed in the educational program including: knowledge translation (KT), task-oriented training (TOT), stroke assessments, and telerehabilitation. OBJECTIVE The purpose of this pilot feasibility study was to create an educational program to translate knowledge into practice about the remote delivery of stroke assessment and rehabilitation to occupational therapy students and practitioners. This study examined knowledge gained from specific educational modules and feedback of delivery with regards to design, feasibility, acceptability, and usability. Four areas of focus were addressed in the educational program including: knowledge translation (KT), task-oriented training (TOT), stroke assessments, and telerehabilitation. METHODS Two feasibility studies were conducted to assess knowledge gained via pretests and posttests of knowledge, followed by a System Usability Scale (SUS) and general feedback questionnaire. Participants in Study 1 were five current occupational therapy practitioners and one occupational therapy assistant. Initial recruitment of participants in Study 2 included ten current occupational therapy students, however only nine students participated in the modules. Four, one-hour modules were emailed weekly to participants over the course of four weeks, with each module covering a different topic (KT, TOT, stroke assessments, and telerehabilitation). Preliminary results were reviewed with median comparisons and nonparametric analyses of pretests and posttests of knowledge for each module. Descriptive statistics from the SUS and a general feedback questionnaire were used to gain overall comments regarding the educational program. RESULTS This study revealed statistically significant results related to increased scores of knowledge through a Wilcoxon Signed-Ranks Test for students, practitioners, and combined. The stroke assessments module for the practitioner study and the stroke assessments and telerehabilitation modules for the student study were found to be statistically significant for increases in knowledge. Task-oriented training, stroke assessments, and telerehabilitation were statistically significant for the combination of the two studies. The task-oriented training module for students and practitioners, and the knowledge translation and telerehabilitation modules for practitioners also demonstrated a notable trend towards significance. The majority of the educational modules had an above average score regarding feasibility as well as positive feedback for the educational program as a whole from the participants. CONCLUSIONS Overall, the results of this pilot study indicate that an online educational program is a feasible, informational method of increasing the translation of knowledge in the remote delivery of stroke assessment and rehabilitation. Occupational therapy students and practitioners found the information presented to be valuable and relevant to their future profession and current practice.

scholarly journals Effectiveness Of Two Task-Oriented Interventions Over Cardiorespiratory Fitness And Motor Performance In Children With Developmental Coordination Disorder (DCD) - A Pilot Study

2020 ◽  
Vol 11 (4) ◽  
pp. 6399-6403
Author(s):  
Ganapathy Sankar U ◽  
Monisha R
Keyword(s):  
Primary Schools ◽  
Motor Performance ◽  
Developmental Coordination Disorder ◽  
Peer Group ◽  
Anaerobic Capacity ◽  
Isometric Strength ◽  
Strength Development ◽  
Group A ◽  
Task Oriented ◽  
Coordination Disorder

Developmental coordination disorder (DCD) is identified as a heterogeneous disorder of motor learning and functioning. Children with DCD avoid physical activities in school as because of low self-esteem; they perceive themselves less capable and avoids peer group interactions at school. They tend to isolate themselves from an academic task as well as from physical activity sessions. Neuromotor task training and WII training are task-based interventions designed to enhance motor performance among children with developmental coordination disorder. Aim of the study is to compare the effectiveness of two task-oriented interventions like NTT and WII on motor performance, isometric strength, the aerobic and anaerobic capacity of children with DCD attending primary schools in and around Chennai. Children of age 5-10 years were included and randomly assigned into two groups, Group A and B. Developmental coordination disorder questionnaire- DCDQ was used to screen children with DCD at the baseline. Dynamometer, functional strength assessment, sprint test and 6MWT – 6-minute walk test was used to assess the performance of children with DCD at baseline and after intervention with NTT and WII. Results of the study proved that no significant improvement was reported in both the groups for isometric strength development. However, the Motor performance was enhanced in group A treated with NTT. Wii training showed improvement in anaerobic performance. The study concludes by adding knowledge that both the interventions were safe to execute for children with developmental coordination disorder.

scholarly journals Arm rehabilitation in post stroke subjects: A randomized controlled trial on the efficacy of myoelectrically driven FES applied in a task-oriented approach

PLoS ONE ◽  
2017 ◽  
Vol 12 (12) ◽  
pp. e0188642 ◽  
Author(s):  
Johanna Jonsdottir ◽  
Rune Thorsen ◽  
Irene Aprile ◽  
Silvia Galeri ◽  
Giovanna Spannocchi ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Randomized Controlled Trial ◽  
Controlled Trial ◽  
Post Stroke ◽  
Randomized Controlled ◽  
Arm Rehabilitation ◽  
Task Oriented ◽  
Oriented Approach

Cue-Based Feeding in the NICU: Using the Infant’s Communication as a Guide

2013 ◽  
Vol 32 (6) ◽  
pp. 404-408 ◽  
Author(s):  
Catherine S. Shaker
Keyword(s):  
Oral Feeding ◽  
Successful Implementation ◽  
Communicative Intent ◽  
Task Oriented ◽  
Oriented Approach ◽  
Meaningful Behavior

Although studies have shown cue-based feeding can lead to earlier achievement of full oral feeding, the successful implementation of cue-based feeding has been constrained by the volume-driven culture, which has existed for many years in the NICU. This culture was built on the notion that a “better” nurse is one who could “get more in,” and infants who are “poor feeders” are ones who “can’t take enough.” The infant who feeds faster is often viewed as more skilled in this task-oriented approach.The feeding relationship and the infant’s communication about the experience of feeding may not be nurtured. This article will explain the central role of the preterm infant’s communication in successful cue-based feeding. When the infant is perceived as having meaningful behavior (i.e., communicative intent), the focus changes from a volume-driven to a co-regulated approach, through which the infant guides the caregiver. This is cue-based feeding.

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