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Enabling functional independence in Parkinson's disease: Update on occupational therapy intervention
Author(s) -
Rao Ashwini K.
Publication year - 2010
Publication title -
movement disorders
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 3.352
H-Index - 198
eISSN - 1531-8257
pISSN - 0885-3185
DOI - 10.1002/mds.22784
Subject(s) - occupational therapy , parkinson's disease , intervention (counseling) , disease , medicine , quality of life (healthcare) , physical medicine and rehabilitation , psychology , physical therapy , psychotherapist , psychiatry , pathology
Abstract Motor impairment and functional limitations are known sequelae of Parkinson's disease. Occupational therapy (OT) is recognized as an important adjunct to pharmacological management. This critical review provides an update on the effectiveness of OT. Eight studies were included in the review, three on occupational therapy task‐related training, two on functional training with external cues and three on OT as part of interdisciplinary treatment. Due to lack of level I studies, it is difficult to determine conclusively the effect of OT. However, there is evidence to suggest that treatment produces improvements in motor and quality of life for the duration of therapy. Implications for future studies and practice are discussed. © 2010 Movement Disorder Society