Irish Journal of Occupational Therapy , Open Access
Issue(s) available: 14 – From Volume: 45 Issue: 1, to Volume: 51 Issue: 2
Scoping review of free evidence summary sources available online, relevant to occupational therapists working with children/youth, and families
Philip Muir, Carolyn DunfordEvidence-based practice is a professional standard for occupational therapists, but limited time, resources and knowledge challenge its implementation. This study aims to identify…
Current clinical practice of Irish physiotherapists and occupational therapists in the assessment and treatment of spasticity in adults
Deirdre Manning, Mairead Campbell, Frances HorganThis paper aims to understand the clinical practice of physiotherapists and occupational therapists in the Republic of Ireland in the assessment and treatment of spasticity in…
Frailty: perceptions of occupational therapists in Ireland
Niamh Griffin, Leah O’Sullivan, Ruth UsherIreland’s ageing population has resulted in an increasing number of older adults living with frailty. Despite growing attention towards older adults’ and health professionals’…
Exploring the non-vocational outcomes of the individual placement and support (IPS) employment model
Leonie Boland, Michelle Kennedy, Lauren Jane Lynch, Meabh Bonham-Corcoran, Sarah QuinnIndividual Placement and Support (IPS) is an evidence-based employment model, effective in supporting individuals with severe mental health difficulties to gain competitive…
Attention Autism™ training for occupational therapists: a pilot study
Aideen RuttledgeAt present, there is no reference to Attention Autism (AA) as a framework and therapeutic tool with autistic children in occupational therapy (OT) literature. By way of…
Goal setting in mental health: a scoping review to inform occupational therapy practice
Yuho Okita, Takao Kaneko, Hiroaki Imai, Monique Nair, Kounosuke TomoriGoal setting is a crucial aspect of client-centered practice in occupational therapy (OT) for mental health conditions. However, it remains to be seen how goal-setting has been…
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2398-8819Online date, start – end:
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Association of Occupational Therapists of Ireland(opens new window)Open Access:
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- Pauline Boland