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46. Test of Visual Perceptual Skills--Revised: An Overview and Critique.

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Brown, G. Ted, Rodger, Sylvia, and Davis, Aileen

Subjects
*VISUAL agnosia, *VISUAL perception in children, *OCCUPATIONAL therapists
Abstract

Paediatric occupational therapists frequently assess and treat children and youth presenting with visual perceptual problems. Difficulties in this skill area can have a negative impact on a number of occupational performance and functional skill areas for children and youth including their ability to successfully complete activities of daily living, participate in play/recreational activities, complete school-related work and accomplish age-related developmental tasks. Therefore, it is important for occupational therapists to utilize visual perceptual assessments that possess sound measurement properties (such as validity, reliability, responsiveness and clinical utility). The Test of Visual Perceptual Skills--Revised is an instrument frequently used by paediatric occupational therapists to evaluate children and youth presenting with visual perceptual dysfunction. Occupational therapists need to be cognizant of the measurement properties of the assessments they use in order to provide the best quality care for the paediatric clients they serve. Therefore, a review and critique of the Test of Visual Perceptual Skills--Revised is presented. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Published
2003
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47. Juvenile Fibromyalgia Syndrome: Proposed Management Using a Cognitive-Behavioral Approach.

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Brown, G. Ted, Delisle, Rachelle, Gagnon, Nathalie, and Sauvé, Anne-Élise

Subjects
FIBROMYALGIA, PAIN, SYMPTOMS, OCCUPATIONAL therapy, CHILDREN, TEENAGERS
Abstract

In recent years, fibromyalgia has become an increasingly recognized chronic syndrome. Although it occurs more frequently in adults, it is also seen among school-age children and adolescents. In such cases, it is known as juvenile fibromyalgia syndrome (JFS). The widespread pain and other possible symptoms associated with JFS can have a negative impact on the occupational performance and developmental tasks of children and adolescents. As experts in the areas of occupational performance, daily functional skills, and child development, occupational therapists have a potential role to play in the assessment and management of children and adolescents with JFS. To date, however, no occupational therapy management approach for clients with JFS has been documented in the professional literature. In this paper, we outline the clinical features of JFS, pertinent assessment areas, and potential management strategies using a cognitive-behavioral approach. [ABSTRACT FROM PUBLISHER]

Published
2001
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49. Integrated Health Human Resource Options: The Impact on Occupational Therapy Professional Practice

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Brown, G. Ted

Abstract

Healthcare systems in many countries have gone through numerous changes over the last two decades. Funding bodies and employers have tried to find cost-effective, innovative ways to deliver quality healthcare including methods to reduce labour expenses. Three approaches to cost-savings have been proposed for healthcare professionals: multiskilling, cross-training, and personnel substitution. The advantages and disadvantages associated with each approach are outlined. Issues related to professional practice roles are then reviewed and discussed. Implications for occupational therapy practice are presented and recommendations for the future are made.

Published
1999
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50. Personality Characteristics of Occupational Therapy Students and Clinicians

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Brown, G. Ted

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Various occupational groups are often viewed as having a set of distinctive personality characteristics. The purpose of this study was to examine the personality traits of five subject groups: occupational therapy students in first, second, third and fourth years (N = 60) at the School of Rehabilitation Therapy at Queen 's University, and practicing occupational therapy clinicians from the Kingston area (N = 22). The Personality Research Form—E (PRF-E) was used to collect the data. As a combined group, students and clinicians were not distinguishable from the general population in terms of personality. For students notable correlation scores (p .01) between the year of study and the obtained PRF-E scores were observed on two scales: endurance (r = −0.31) and nurturance (r = −0.41). Analysis of variance indicated statistically significant differences (p .01 and p .05) between fourth year students and clinicians on certain personality variables. Fourth year students scored higher on the abasement, affiliation, change, nurturance, play and social recognition scales. Clinicians obtained higher scores for endurance and harm avoidance.

Published
1989
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