Objectives To conduct an updated, systematic review of the clinical literature, classify studies
based on the strength of research design, and derive consensual, evidence-based clinical …

Background: Central nervous system (CNS) complications are among the most common,
devastating sequelae of sickle cell disease (SCD) occurring throughout the lifespan …

Background Executive functions are the controlling mechanisms of the brain and include the
processes of planning, initiation, organisation, inhibition, problem solving, self monitoring …

Background Memory problems are a common cognitive complaint following stroke and can
potentially affect ability to complete functional activities. Cognitive rehabilitation programmes …

This evidence-based review examined the evidence supporting the use of occupation-
based interventions to improve areas of occupation and social participation poststroke. A …

Purpose. The purpose of this study was to estimate the effect of the Cognitive Orientation to
daily Occupational Performance (CO-OP) approach compared with usual outpatient …

Background Cognitive impairment is a frequent consequence of stroke and can impact on a
person's ability to perform everyday activities. Occupational therapists use a range of …

Purpose: The performance quality rating scale (PQRS) is an observational measure of
performance quality of client-selected, personally meaningful activities. It has been used …

Purpose: To systematically review self-management interventions to determine their efficacy
for people with stroke in relation to any health outcome and to establish whether stroke …

[Purpose] This study investigated whether the Canadian Occupational Performance
Measure is a suitable outcome measure for assessing patients with stroke in research and …