Discipline of Occupational Therapy: Recent submissions
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An evaluation of the falls prevention practice of community-based allied health professionals working in primary care
Published 2017-02-02Objectives: This study aimed to explore allied health professional’s (AHP) current practice and understanding of falls prevention and to investigate self-reported change following a professional development workshop. ...Open AccessThesis -
Unveiling the Concept of Person-centered Dementia Care within Occupational Therapy in Residential Aged Care Facilities: A Critical Interpretive Synthesis
Published 2017-01-25Background: People with dementia living in residential aged care facilities are at risk of being deprived of occupational engagement. The link between occupational therapy and meaningful engagement of residents with moderate ...Open AccessThesis -
The invisible malady: a critical review of the quality of instruments to measure cancer-related cognitive changes (CRCC) in women with breast cancer
Published 2017-01-25Purpose: The purpose of this critical review was to determine what assessment instruments are potentially available for identifying cancer related cognitive changes (CRCC) in women with breast cancer. It sought to determine ...Open AccessThesis -
Non-OT HOME FALLS AND ACCIDENTS SCREENING TOOL (HOME FAST)
Published 2016-11-21This is an adapted version of the original HOME FAST designed to be used by people without an occupational therapy backgroundOpen AccessOther -
How do occupational therapy curricula align with priorities identified by occupational therapists to prepare graduates for working in mental health?
Published 2016-10-25All professional preparation programs need to ensure that university curricula remain reflective of current practice, and also prepare graduates for practice in the future. Upon formation, the Australia and New Zealand ...Open AccessReport, Technical