Patient-reported outcome measures (PROMs) are essential for patient-centred care, but existing PROMs with strong psychometric properties are limited. Language-based scales often face constraints related to written words or numerals. Researchers…
Dysphagia impacts around 70% of residents in care homes, leading to higher morbidity and hospitalizations. While speech and language therapists provide initial guidance for safe nutrition, ongoing support is limited.…
Caring for patients with fragility fractures, particularly in older individuals, poses numerous challenges impacting outcomes like mortality, functional status, and independence. Identifying these challenges presents opportunities for enhanced care and…
The study underscores that PD’s complexity demands more than single-discipline care. Aerobic exercise increases brain-derived neurotrophic factor (BDNF), crucial for neuronal health, while occupational therapy provides “cognitive scaffolding” to compensate for deficits. Relaxation practices like progressive muscle relaxation lower cortisol levels, which may protect hippocampal neurons.
Stroke stands as a widespread and debilitating global health concern, causing motor and cognitive impairments. In China, it has emerged as a major challenge, imposing significant social and economic burdens.…
As the global population ages swiftly, the rising dependency ratio of older individuals poses significant challenges for health and social care planning. Occupational therapy interventions prove effective in enhancing the…
Acquired brain injuries (ABIs), encompassing traumatic and nontraumatic injuries like strokes, infections, and tumours, often lead to functional deficits affecting physical, emotional, and cognitive abilities. Does yoga help? This research…
New findings indicate that multidisciplinary treatment for chronic pain enhances the quality of life for individuals with chronic pain. Given the limitations of long-term success in pharmacological pain therapy, attributed…
This review emphasises the significance of occupational therapists (OTs) understanding their clients’ specific home experiences and recognizing that home modifications can yield both positive and negative effects. Positive outcomes may…
In developed countries, secondary lymphedema is most commonly associated with cancer treatment. Ongoing clinical trials across various cancer types aim to optimise nodal treatment approaches, acknowledging that extensive nodal removal…
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