The present document is the result of a consensus reached by a panel of experts from European and non-European countries on Occupational Rhinitis (OR), a disease of emerging relevance which has received little attention in comparison to occupational asthma. The document covers the main items of OR including epidemiology, diagnosis, management, socio-economic impact, preventive strategies and me...

OBJECTIVE We reviewed the evidence regarding the effectiveness of community occupational therapy interventions, delivered alone or within a multidisciplinary team, in improving occupational outcomes for adults with selected chronic diseases. METHOD We completed a scoping review of randomized controlled trials published from 1988 through 2008. Studies included participants with heart disease, ...

This article presents a model evaluation plan conducted by occupational therapists that may be used to contribute information to the transition planning process in secondary school students with disabilities. Occupational therapists are not fully participating in transition services within secondary schools. One of the major obstacles to full participation identified in a previous research stud...

Little research has examined whether Medicaid managed care plans (MCPs) that incorporate case management are effective in coordinating services for children with special health care needs (CSHCN). This study evaluates the effects of enrollment of special needs children into a partially capitated MCP (with ongoing case management) versus the fee-for-service (FFS) option on use of therapeutic ser...

This is also relevant for the further development of integrated occupational health care. Occupational health care is to some extent an integrated curative and preventive health care system. However, the possibility for further integration is relevant, and an analysis of the needs and goals for the seafarers health care system could serve as the basis for policy development. Unfortunally, a spe...

Application of the seven principles of universal design of instruction in occupational therapy education is intended to meet the diverse learning needs of students and provide full access to educational experiences without disadvantaging some students (Bowe, 2000; Burgstahler, 2001; McGuire & Scott, 2002). The intended outcome is success for all students. Further, universal design of instructio...

This paper discusses older women’s “ways of doing” which are occupational strategies that facilitate successful ageing by maintaining participation in meaningful occupations. The paper adopts an occupational perspective of health. This particular view of people as occupational beings who need to participate in personally meaningful occupations for their health and well being is central to occup...

The ability to use technology has become a survival skill in our society. This paper discusses technology trends related to the demands of the Information Age, the increasing availability of information and assistive technologies, and the impact of recent civil rights legislation mandating that persons with disabilities be given equal access to technologies that can enhance functional performan...

background: studies show that most students do not have sufficient scientific spirit and motivation and usually do not have the right attitude toward their chosen field of study. the aim of this study was to investigate the attitudes of students in occupational and environmental health at ardabil university of medical sciences, iran, toward their disciplines. materials and methods: this cross-s...

A s occupational therapists, we are typically members of treatmenr teams hired to address the needs of clients. It is assumed that we and the other team members (e.g., physical therapists, speech-language pathologists, nurses, teachers) possess the skills to effectively meet the c1ienr's (and employer's) needs. Giangreco, Cloninger, and Iverson (1993) define the characteristics of effective teams: