A5087394174- Occupational Therapy Practice and Research
- Cerebral Palsy and Movement Disorders
- Family and Disability Support Research
- Geriatric Care and Nursing Homes
- Dementia and Cognitive Impairment Research
- Interprofessional Education and Collaboration
- Intergenerational Family Dynamics and Caregiving
- Infant Development and Preterm Care
- Disability Education and Employment
- Autism Spectrum Disorder Research
- Healthcare innovation and challenges
- Mental Health and Patient Involvement
- Delphi Technique in Research
- Assistive Technology in Communication and Mobility
- Educational and Psychological Assessments
- Health disparities and outcomes
- Health Policy Implementation Science
- Psychiatric care and mental health services
- Evaluation and Performance Assessment
- Musculoskeletal pain and rehabilitation
- Homelessness and Social Issues
- Workplace Health and Well-being
- Children's Physical and Motor Development
- Health Sciences Research and Education
- Inclusion and Disability in Education and Sport
Queen Margaret University
2013-2022
Edinburgh Napier University
2022
NHS Lothian
2016
RMIT University
2013-2015
University of Illinois Chicago
2001-2006
London Clinic
2006
London South Bank University
2005
University of London
2003
This article reports on gender ratio, age of diagnosis and the duration assessment procedures in autism spectrum disorder a national study which included all types clinical services for children adults. Findings are reported from retrospective case note analysis undertaken with representative sample 150 Scottish adults recently diagnosed disorder. The key findings that ratio this consecutively referred cohort is lower than anticipated some groups reduces increasing age. children, together...
The increase in the number of individuals with disabilities general education has led to an increased interest how best provide support. Despite emphasis on inclusion and participation policy practice, defining describing support provided for these learners is still important task.This multisite, mixed method collective case study reports 125 other staff from seven schools who took part interviews focus groups reflect a range topics related high schools. We focused what participants did,...
The use of assistive technology and telecare (ATT) has been promoted to manage risks associated with independent living in people dementia but little evidence for effectiveness.Participants were randomly assigned receive an ATT assessment followed by installation all appropriate devices or limited control ATT. primary outcomes time institutionalisation cost-effectiveness. Key secondary number incidents involving safety, burden stress family caregivers quality life.Participants full (248...
Summary Adults with neurodevelopmental disorders frequently present to, but fit uneasily into, adult mental health services. We offer definitions of important terms related to through unifying research data, medical and other viewpoints. This may improve understanding, clinical practice development disorder pathways within
Abstract Objective. This study examined the validity of Occupational Identity, Competency, and Behavior Settings scales second version Performance History Interview (OPHI-II). The also asked whether scales’ items were targeted to could effectively discriminate between persons at different levels adaptation. Method. Data collected from 151 raters on 249 subjects eight countries in six languages. Many-faceted Rasch analysis was used analyze data. Results. each scale worked measure underlying...
ABSTRACT Background: Dementia is a major cause of disability among older people and constitutes one the greatest challenges currently facing families health social care services in developed world. In response to trends dementia prevalence impact condition has on peoples’ lives, been placed high public political agenda United Kingdom. However, despite significant resources being allocated combat disease, recent evidence indicates that numerous relation service provision remain. This study...
Background Assistive technology and telecare have been promoted to manage the risks associated with independent living for people dementia, but there is limited evidence of their effectiveness. Objectives This trial aimed establish whether or not assistive assessments interventions extend time that dementia can continue live independently at home they are cost-effective. Caregiver burden, quality life caregivers reduce safety were also investigated. Design was a pragmatic, randomised...
National and local policies require the profession to provide evidence on which practice is based. This paper illustrates an approach meeting expectations of these policies. Specifically, it describes development United Kingdom Centre for Outcomes Research Education (UKCORE). UKCORE was developed within a ‘scholarship practice’ framework, supports robust partnerships between academia whereby academic knowledge influences academia. Within partnership, all participants (educators, researchers...
This paper reports the results of three studies that examined internal validity, sensitivity and reliability Occupational Self Assessment (OSA), a self-report Competence Value for occupational performance participation (Baron et al 2006). All used Rasch measurement approach to explore psychometric properties iterative versions OSA. The first study showed ‘Myself’ Values items constituted unidimensional construct, but did not discriminate optimally between participants. also suggested two ‘My...
The implementation of evidence-based change in practice settings is complex and far reaching, but only limited research has been undertaken this area. This participatory action study investigated the Model Human Occupation (MOHO) across a mental health occupational therapy service. Method: involved preparatory workshops 12 months team-based, monthly group reflective supervision sessions, facilitated by colleague from academia, with follow-up contact for further months. Findings: main...
Assistive technology and telecare (ATT) are relatively new ways of delivering care support to people with social needs. It is claimed that ATT reduces the need for community care, prevents unnecessary hospital admission, delays or admission into residential nursing care. The current economic situation in England has renewed interest instead packages. However, at present, evidence base claims about impact effectiveness limited, despite its potential mitigate high financial cost caring...
There is a variable standard of access to quality neurodevelopmental assessment and diagnosis. People may have negative experiences, encountering lengthy waiting times, inconsistent practices. Practitioners need guidance on standards practices for diagnosis matched new ways working. In this paper, we present pathway recommendations multidisciplinary children young people (<19 years), developed by the Scottish Government funded National Autism Implementation Team (NAIT). Our research used...
Transition to adulthood can be a challenging developmental task for adolescents with common mental health problems and is linked adverse outcomes such as 'not in education, employment or training' (NEET). This study investigated longitudinal associations between adolescent psychosocial factors (e.g., self-esteem, aspirations, bullying, physical activity) later NEET status among individuals (i.e., depression anxiety). A secondary data analysis of the Next Steps cohort was completed using...
The model of human occupation has evolved since it was first published. A number important changes and refinements have been made. These reflect research findings, new interdisciplinary theory insights encountered in practice. This article provides an overview the current theoretical arguments. concepts attempt to offer a way understanding how is motivated, organised, performed influenced by environment. followed discussion occupational therapists can use this framework their clinical
The purpose of this study was to develop and validate the Assessment Communication Interaction Skills (ACIS). ACIS is an observational rating scale designed capture, in detail, a person's social Interactional ability while he or she participating meaningful context. Fifty-two occupational therapists, trained administer ACIS, completed 244 assessments 117 subjects with psychosocial disabilities. had wide range communication interaction abilities. Many-faceted Rasch analysis used analyse data....