A5004178206- Occupational Therapy Practice and Research
- Stroke Rehabilitation and Recovery
- Technology Use by Older Adults
- Cerebral Palsy and Movement Disorders
- Telemedicine and Telehealth Implementation
- Innovative Approaches in Technology and Social Development
- Scoliosis diagnosis and treatment
- Musicians’ Health and Performance
- Virtual Reality Applications and Impacts
- Geriatric Care and Nursing Homes
- Assistive Technology in Communication and Mobility
- Aging and Gerontology Research
- Medical Practices and Rehabilitation
- Healthcare Systems and Reforms
- Parkinson's Disease Mechanisms and Treatments
- Breastfeeding Practices and Influences
- Migration, Aging, and Tourism Studies
- Problem and Project Based Learning
- Health and Well-being Studies
- AI in Service Interactions
- Innovations in Medical Education
- Autism Spectrum Disorder Research
University of Plymouth
2016-2025
University of Ljubljana
2012
Purpose The purpose of this study was to gain deeper understanding the experiences occupational therapists and physiotherapists, working with those atypical Parkinson's conditions, within UK. A literature review identified that research into these roles is limited unrepresentative.
The use of smart speakers to improve well-being had been trialed in social care by others; however, we were not aware their implementation most homes across a region the Southwest United Kingdom. For widespread adoption new technology, it must be locally demonstrable and become normalized.The aim this study was install rural coastal explore if how devices being used, barriers implementation, potential benefits.Email, workshops, drop-in sessions, phone, cold calling used contact all 230...
This qualitative study explored Slovenian older people's experiences of transition into a care home and the influence on their everyday engagement in meaningful occupations.A longitudinal, phenomenological approach was employed. Semistructured interviews with six adults were conducted at three time intervals: before relocation, 1 month after, 6 months after relocation home. Interpretative Phenomenological Analysis used for design analysis.One overarching theme from research findings Holding...
Objectives Health and care resources are under increasing pressure, partly due to the ageing population. Physical activity supports healthy ageing, but motivating exercise is challenging. We aimed explore staff perceptions towards a virtual reality (VR) omnidirectional treadmill (MOTUS), at physical for older adult home residents. Design Interactive workshops qualitative evaluation. Settings Eight interactive were held six homes two university sites across Cornwall, England, from September...
Aims: The aim of the study was to explore how Slovenian occupational therapists use a client-centred approach in their current clinical practice. Method: A generic qualitative selected and twelve semi-structured interviews were completed gain deeper understanding used by health care system. thematic analysis analyse data identify participants’ experiences. Findings: majority participants perceived that beneficial therapy process. While they experienced factors would facilitate this also...
Results are presented of a comparative study breastfeeding practices among Slovenian mothers before and after the implementation Baby-Friendly Hospital Initiative. The research was designed as descriptive questionnaire-based included 592 with children mean age 18.18 months. questionnaires addressing mothers’ behaviors were administered to between one two years age. compared previous projects. analyzed by use Systat for Windows, frequency distribution, t-test correlation test. Over past...
<sec> <title>BACKGROUND</title> The use of smart speakers to improve well-being had been trialed in social care by others; however, we were not aware their implementation most homes across a region the Southwest United Kingdom. For widespread adoption new technology, it must be locally demonstrable and become normalized. </sec> <title>OBJECTIVE</title> aim this study was install rural coastal explore if how devices being used, barriers implementation, potential benefits....
Uvod: Pristop, usmerjen k uporabniku, prispeva h kakovosti življenja starejših in oseb z demenco v domu občanov ter dobremu počutju zaposlenih na delovnem mestu. Namen raziskave je bil ugotoviti izkušnje uporabo metode montessori pri delu s starejšimi osebami demenco.Metode: Narejena bila študija primera občanov, kjer uporabljajo metodo montessori. Delno strukturirani intervjuji so bili izvedeni enajstimi zaposlenimi enem izmed domov za starejše občane Sloveniji. Za analizo podatkov...