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In Adult Patients With Unilateral Stroke, Is Distributed Constraint-Induced Therapy Or Bilateral Arm Training More Effective In Improving Upper Extremity Motor And Functional Outcomes Compared With A Routine Approach?, Courtney Beyer, Christine Kim, Janice Li, Angelica Soltis, Kitsum Li Dec 2015

In Adult Patients With Unilateral Stroke, Is Distributed Constraint-Induced Therapy Or Bilateral Arm Training More Effective In Improving Upper Extremity Motor And Functional Outcomes Compared With A Routine Approach?, Courtney Beyer, Christine Kim, Janice Li, Angelica Soltis, Kitsum Li

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Stroke survivors may experience deficits and impairments of upper extremity (UE) function that limit their engagement in meaningful everyday occupations. It is important for occupational therapists to identify and test the effectiveness of interventions targeted to decrease UE learned nonuse, improve functional performance, and increase participation in one’s daily occupations.

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In Older Adult Hispanic Women With Osteoarthritis, Are Occupation-Based Intervention Activities Coupled With Enabling And Preparatory Activities More Effective Than Social Interaction In Improving Perceived Performance, Satisfaction, Participation, And Self-Efficacy In Activities Of Daily Living?, Jennifer Borcich, Erin Sheehy, Kitsum Li Dec 2015

In Older Adult Hispanic Women With Osteoarthritis, Are Occupation-Based Intervention Activities Coupled With Enabling And Preparatory Activities More Effective Than Social Interaction In Improving Perceived Performance, Satisfaction, Participation, And Self-Efficacy In Activities Of Daily Living?, Jennifer Borcich, Erin Sheehy, Kitsum Li

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Arthritis is a chronic condition that presents physical and psychosocial challenges that can affect daily functioning. The researchers in this study examined two frequently used methods of occupational therapy intervention—enabling or preparatory activities and occupation-based activities—for managing and improving symptoms of arthritis to improve participation, satisfaction, and self-efficacy in activities of daily living (ADLs). 

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