In response to the need for effective non-pharmacological approaches for individuals with mild to moderate dementia, cognitive stimulation therapy (CST) interventions aim to optimize cognitive function. The present literature review explored the effectiveness of CST and the congruence of this approach with occupational therapy. Twenty-four databases and 13 "grey" sources were searched. Relevant...

BACKGROUND To describe the design of a population based randomized controlled trial (RCT), including a cost-effectiveness analysis, comparing participative ergonomics interventions between 2-8 weeks of sick leave and Graded Activity after 8 weeks of sick leave with usual care, in occupational back pain management. METHODS DESIGN An RCT and cost-effectiveness evaluation in employees sick-li...

BACKGROUND Cerebral palsy is the most common cause of physical disability in childhood. Spasticity is a significant contributor to the secondary impairments impacting functional performance and participation. The most common lower limb spasticity management is focal intramuscular injections of Botulinum Toxin-Type A accompanied by individually-delivered (one on one) physiotherapy rehabilitation...

BACKGROUND There has been an increasing interest in reablement in Norway recently and many municipalities have implemented this form of rehabilitation despite a lack of robust evidence of its effectiveness. The aim of this study was to investigate the effectiveness of reablement in home-dwelling older adults compared with usual care in relation to daily activities, physical functioning, and hea...

BACKGROUND It is important to determine how hand-arm vibration syndrome (HAVS), a common occupational condition, affects quality of life (QOL). AIMS To measure the physical (SF12-P) and mental (SF12-M) components of QOL in workers with HAVS, using the SF12 questionnaire, and to determine the effect of the vascular, sensorineural and musculoskeletal components of HAVS on QOL. METHODS Subject...

QUESTION Do people with recently acquired paraplegia benefit from a six-week motor retraining program aimed at improving their ability to sit unsupported? DESIGN A randomised controlled trial with concealed allocation, assessor blinding, and intention-totreat analysis. PARTICIPANTS 32 people with recently acquired paraplegia and limited ability to sit unsupported. INTERVENTION All partici...

This paper presents the results of a clinical trial of a virtual reality play-based intervention. The results of three single case studies are presented. The virtual reality intervention used the MandalaGesture Xtreme technology. It was applied to three school-aged children with cerebral palsy. A pre-test±post-test design was used. The relevant outcome of interest was selfe cacy as measured wi...