Month: May 2023

Neurol Res Pract. 2023 Jun 1;5(1):23. doi: 10.1186/s42466-023-00249-5. ABSTRACT INTRODUCTION: Patients with Parkinson’s Disease (PD) require an all-encompassing and individualized care including pharmacological as well as non-pharmacological treatment approaches, such as physical therapy, occupational therapy and speech and swallowing therapy. ParkinsonAKTIV is an innovative, multidisciplinary, and comprehensive approach to guide this non-pharmacological PD treatment in …

Design and implementation of ParkinsonAKTIV: an interventional study to evaluate the effectiveness of a novel online platform to guide quickcard-based treatment decisions Read More »

BMC Public Health. 2023 May 31;23(1):1026. doi: 10.1186/s12889-023-15998-w. ABSTRACT BACKGROUND: The COVID-19 pandemic has impacted on public health in several ways. The aim of the study was to investigate changes in lifestyle, adiposity, and cardiometabolic markers among young adults in Sweden during the COVID-19 pandemic and their determinants. METHODS: The study included 1 004 participants …

Changes in lifestyle, adiposity, and cardiometabolic markers among young adults in Sweden during the COVID-19 pandemic Read More »

Disabil Rehabil Assist Technol. 2023 May 31:1-11. doi: 10.1080/17483107.2023.2218436. Online ahead of print. ABSTRACT OBJECTIVE: The IndieTrainer system, comprised of both a mobility device and gamified training modules, was developed to aid powered wheelchair (PWC) skills acquisition in children with cerebral palsy (CP). The aims of this small-scale study are to: explore use of the …

The IndieTrainer system: a clinical trial protocol exploring use of a powered wheelchair training intervention for children with cerebral palsy Read More »

PLoS One. 2023 May 31;18(5):e0282958. doi: 10.1371/journal.pone.0282958. eCollection 2023. ABSTRACT Human exposure to low-to-moderate dose ionizing radiation (LMD-IR) is increasing via environmental, medical, occupational sources. Acute exposure to LMD-IR can cause subclinical damage to cells, resulting in altered gene expression and cellular function within the human brain. It has been difficult to identify diagnostic and …

Effects of acute low-moderate dose ionizing radiation to human brain organoids Read More »

Scand J Occup Ther. 2023 May 31:1-10. doi: 10.1080/11038128.2023.2217670. Online ahead of print. ABSTRACT BACKGROUND: A growing body of literature points to the potential of mindfulness to support therapeutic relationships, and the importance of the therapeutic relationship when working with children and youth, yet little attention has been paid to this topic in occupational therapy. …

Mindfulness and therapeutic relationships: A phenomenological inquiry into paediatric occupational therapists’ practices Read More »

JMIR Form Res. 2023 May 31;7:e40327. doi: 10.2196/40327. ABSTRACT BACKGROUND: In recent years, owing to the COVID-19 pandemic, awareness of the high level of stress among health care professionals has increased, and research in this area has intensified. Hospital staff members have historically been known to work in an environment involving high emotional demands, time …

Mobile Health Requirements for the Occupational Health Assessment of Health Care Professionals: Delphi Study Read More »

Aust N Z J Psychiatry. 2023 May 30:48674231166329. doi: 10.1177/00048674231166329. Online ahead of print. ABSTRACT OBJECTIVE: The objective of this article was to provide an overview of the development and recommendations from the Australian evidence-based clinical practice guideline for attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). The guideline aims to promote accurate and timely identification and diagnosis, …

The Australian evidence-based clinical practice guideline for attention deficit hyperactivity disorder Read More »

Simul Healthc. 2023 Jun 1;18(3):163-171. doi: 10.1097/SIH.0000000000000655. Epub 2022 Mar 28. ABSTRACT BACKGROUND: The concept of collaborative practice within health professions is viewed as “best practice.” Poor collaboration can adversely affect patient safety. Interprofessional (IP) teamwork skills can be developed and nurtured through the health professionals’ education; however, many barriers exist, which deter this from …

Interprofessional Simulation as an Educational Tool to Assess Cultural Competence Among Health Professions Students Read More »

Arch Sex Behav. 2023 May 30. doi: 10.1007/s10508-023-02617-3. Online ahead of print. ABSTRACT Persistent genital arousal disorder/genitopelvic dysesthesia (PGAD/GPD) is characterized by persistent, unwanted physiological genital arousal (i.e., sensitivity, fullness, and/or swelling) in the absence of sexual excitement or desire which can persist for hours to days and causes significant impairment in psychosocial well-being (e.g., …

Psychological Treatment of Persistent Genital Arousal Disorder/Genitopelvic Dysesthesia Using an Integrative Approach Read More »

BMC Psychiatry. 2023 May 30;23(1):380. doi: 10.1186/s12888-023-04753-5. ABSTRACT BACKGROUND: Mental disorders (MDs) are one of the leading causes for workforce sickness absence and disability worldwide. The burden, costs and challenges are enormous for the individuals concerned, employers and society at large. Although most MDs are characterised by a high risk of relapse after treatment or …

Evaluating a multimodal, clinical and work-directed intervention (RTW-PIA) to support sustainable return to work among employees with mental disorders: study protocol of a multicentre, randomised controlled trial Read More »