title: Effectiveness of Interventions Within the Scope of Occupational Therapy Practice to Improve Motor Function of People With Traumatic Brain Injury: A Systematic Review.
abstract: After traumatic brain injury (TBI), many people experience significant motor function impairments. To help occupational therapy practitioners make informed decisions in choosing treatment strategies to improve clients' motor function, we undertook a systematic review and synthesized applicable findings of intervention studies. Of 2,306 articles identified in the literature search, we reviewed 47 full-text articles, of which 16 met approved criteria. We found moderate evidence that various exercise programs increase motor function and limited evidence that people with TBI can benefit from rehabilitation and computer-based programs. We offer implications for practice, education, and research.
authors.affiliation: Pei-Fen J. Chang, PhD, OTR, is Associate Professor, School of Occupational Therapy, Texas Woman's University, Houston; pchang@twu.edu.
authors.forename: Pei-Fen J
authors.initials: PF
authors.lastname: Chang
authors.affiliation: Mary Frances Baxter, PhD, OT, FAOTA, is Associate Professor, School of Occupational Therapy, Texas Woman's University, Houston.
authors.forename: Mary Frances
authors.initials: MF
authors.lastname: Baxter
authors.affiliation: Jenna Rissky, MOT, was Graduate Student, Texas Woman's University, Houston, at the time of the study.
authors.forename: Jenna
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Rissky
mesh_terms: D001930:Brain Injuries / Q000150:complications / Q000534:rehabilitation; D026241:Exercise Movement Techniques / Q000379:methods*; D005081:Exercise Therapy / Q000379:methods*; D006801:Humans; D019957:Motor Skills Disorders / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000209:etiology / Q000534:rehabilitation; D017063:Outcome Assessment, Health Care; D011597:Psychomotor Performance; D013813:Therapy, Computer-Assisted / Q000379:methods*