To explore and explain the different concepts of reliability validity as they are related to measurement instruments in social science health care.There contained terms these often explained poorly there is confusion between them.To develop some clarity about a conceptual framework was built based on existing literature.The reliability, utility explored explained.Reliability contains internal consistency stability equivalence. Validity content, face, criterion, concurrent, predictive,...

Background Internationally, occupational therapists operate in increasing complex health and social care settings. To function this environment, high-level thinking skills are required. Reflective practice evidence-based two key that shape the way think. Purpose integrate reflective so their complementary qualities form part of a model professional thinking. Key issues both contribute to clinical reasoning. The “model thinking” can enable these into Implications Rather than teaching as...

Introduction Anxiety is a common non-motor symptom of Parkinson’s that associated with reduced life quality, independence and health outcomes. Current anxiolytic medications the most promising behavioural interventions have inconclusive mixed results. Occupational therapy effective at promoting participation in activities daily living recommended national guidelines. This cluster randomised controlled trial aims to test feasibility fidelity new occupation-based complex intervention for well...

Background Hyperemesis gravidarum is a condition that affects 1–1.5% of pregnant women, and characterised by extreme levels intractable nausea vomiting. Aims To understand the association between hyperemesis psychological morbidity. Methods A qualitative literature review effects vomiting in pregnancy was undertaken. An extensive search multiple databases undertaken results appraised synthesised. Findings Four main themes two subthemes emerged relation to mental health effects. The were:...

The College of Occupational Therapists commissioned the POTTER project to inform its work and research foundation. aim was identify members' views about current national priorities for occupational therapy in United Kingdom. A five-stage study conducted. main method a survey professional body's membership (n = 7000); 2,661 completed questionnaires were returned (38% response rate) respondents represented membership. priority need into effectiveness therapy. findings have implications...

This paper examines human–nature interaction and how therapeutic this relationship is by investigating the efficacy of structured outdoor experience. Two walking solo experience (WSEs) explored university students' (aged 20–43 years) perceptions through being with nature. The first was a 5-day journey (n = 4; 3 females 1 male) second 5; 2 males) took place over two weekends, 2-week interval in-between. Pre- post-experience interviews, journal writing, group discussions 9-month follow-up...

Evidence based practice is key to occupational therapists making a difference in professional for the people they work with. The challenge that delivery of evidence services requires evidence. This paper focuses on need develop more support working with children and young people. research needs reflect re-focus occupation both what do, measure, rather than traditional approaches which are solely directed at impairments component skills. A manifesto presented developing base understand...

Introduction: Intervention outcomes for children and youth with acquired brain injuries should be measured in terms of participation activities. The aim this study was to explore the occupational therapy outcome measures used group. Method: One cycle an action research study, which focused specifically on therapists, is reported. Ten therapists working collated they mapped their frequently onto International Classification Functioning, Disability Health — Children Youth, using established...

Tenancy sustainment is fundamental to a sustainable exit from homelessness. Although growing attention has been placed on housing outcomes, there limited research the maintenance of settled home following The aim this study was understand process for individuals as they transitioned services sustained tenancies an occupational science perspective. A constructivist grounded theory conducted with people who had experienced multiple exclusion Interviews using reflexive photography were carried...

Background There is growing recognition in healthcare that evidence from randomised controlled trials may not be appropriate to answer the full spectrum of practice-based questions and a more pluralistic approach needed.Aim To consider use case study research contributing occupational therapy base.Material methods A critical discussion current state evidence-based practice exploration viable used.Results Case can capture context complexity practice. Cases then pooled make substantial...

Abstract Physiotherapy became a graduate profession in the 1990s marking shift from 'training' to 'education'. This means students are required develop as reflective, innovative and autonomous practitioners. Traditional work-based learning has remained key component curricula of physiotherapy programmes higher education. is delivered by qualified physiotherapists who take on role 'practice educator' with responsibility for teaching, supervision assessment. The teaching strategies university...

As a group of occupational therapists working in mental health practice, education and research, we have concerns about the development honing therapists' knowledge skills for modern practice. There are always competing priorities therapy curricula, but recent policy legislative developments prompted us to question whether profession should radically reorganise delivery United Kingdom. We recommend wide debate an exploration different models curriculum design. This opinion piece is...

Purpose Anxiety is a common non-motor symptom of Parkinson’s and there no specific pharmacological intervention for people with who experience anxiety. Yet little research documenting how individuals this condition It important to explore the experiences identify potential issues in developing future non-pharmacological interventions. This study explored lived anxiety Parkinson’s. Materials methods Six participants were recruited into descriptive phenomenological study, through charity UK,...

Evidence-based health care can be defined as an approach to that involves finding and using up-to-date research into the effectiveness of interventions inform decision making (Entwistle et al, 1996). For many occupational therapists, practicalities keeping up date with best evidence is difficult; however, through National Health Service Centre for Reviews Dissemination (NHS CRD), NHS Research Development (R&D) Programme aiming improve availability high quality all professionals. The CRD...