given the significance of relativism in molding our worldview and uncovering the nature of truth, this study using the newly-developed concept of emotioncy, attempted to introduce sensory relativism as a new perspective based on which senses can relativize our understanding of the world. to espouse the theory, 24 individuals were interviewed on their experiences of phlebotomy. the results were ...

OBJECTIVES To gain insights into the process of nurses' changing perceptions when trained to implement a self-management programme for dual sensory impaired older adults in long-term care, and into the factors that contributed to these changes in their perceptions. DESIGN Qualitative study alongside a cluster randomised controlled trial. SETTING 17 long-term care homes spread across the Net...

INTRODUCTION Quality of life and other key outcomes may be improved by optimising hearing and vision function in people living with dementia. To date, there is limited research assessing the efficacy of interventions aimed at improving hearing and vision in people with dementia. Here, we outline a protocol to field test a newly developed home-based intervention, designed to optimise sensory fun...

Sensory dysfunction is one of the common impairments that occurs post stroke. With sensory changes in all modalities, it also affects quality life and incites suicidal thoughts. The article attempts to review describe current evidence various approaches assessment rehabilitation for post-stroke dysfunction. After extensive electronic database search across Medline, Embase, EBSCO, Cochrane libra...

Abstract Aim To improve standards of documentation neurovascular status before and following manipulation in keeping with set by the British Orthopaedic Association (BOAST guidelines: Peripheral Nerve Injury1). Method At a major trauma centre, we retrospectively collected data on thirty orthopaedic patients who underwent fracture October 2022. Data included sensory, motor vascular status, prior...

OBJECTIVE. This study explored precursors and trajectories of extreme sensory patterns in children with autism spectrum disorders (ASD) compared with children with developmental delay (DD). METHOD. We conducted a retrospective analysis of home videos of 12 infants who later displayed extreme presence or absence of three sensory patterns at preschool and school age. RESULTS. In ASD, hyporesponsi...

OBJECTIVE Meta-analysis was conducted to examine effects of OT interventions based on sensory stimulation, environmental modification and functional task activity on the behavioral problems and depression of individual with dementia. SEARCH STRATEGY An extensive search in database such as MEDLINE, CINAHL, ProQuest Medical Library, and Cochrane and OT related 11 journals was performed. SELEC...

PURPOSE OF REVIEW The present review was undertaken in order to summarize and evaluate recent research investigating taste exposure, sensory learning, and nutrition education interventions for promoting vegetable intake in preschool children. RECENT FINDINGS Overall, taste exposure interventions yielded the best outcomes for increasing vegetable intake in early childhood. Evidence from sensor...

Occupational therapy, along with other health and rehabilitation professions, is experiencing an increased emphasis on measurement of intervention outcomes. The results of outcomes research are being used to develop practice guidelines, set standards for reimbursement, and justify health care policy. The outcome assessments used by therapists reflect our belief systems and the assumptions about...

BACKGROUND AND PURPOSE Sensory evaluation is fundamental to evaluation of patients with Carpal Tunnel Syndrome (CTS). The purpose of this study was to determine the construct validity and responsiveness for sensory threshold tests in patients with CTS. METHODS Sixty-three patients diagnosed with CTS were evaluated prior to orthotic intervention and again at follow up at 6 and 12 weeks. Sensor...