Occupational therapy: evidence-based interventions for stroke.
Persons with stroke are commonly provided rehabilitation by occupational therapists. Occupational therapy endeavors to restore the person's independence in activities of daily living, skills in functional performance, infuse evidence-based practice to assure that interventions are efficacious and cost effective. This article reviews the literature and describes a variety of evidence-based interventions. This review will provide physicians and other health care provider's insights about the best practices in occupational therapy.
Krug
Giulianne
G
Department of Occupational Therapy and Occupational Science, University of Missouri School of Health Professions, USA. krugg@health.missouri.edu
McCormack
Guy
G
D000203:Activities of Daily Living; D000529:Complementary Therapies; D019317:Evidence-Based Medicine; D006801:Humans; D009788:Occupational Therapy; D020127:Recovery of Function; D000071939:Stroke Rehabilitation