occupational therapy and parkinson's
Evidenced Based Research Activity
Research Question
Does occupational therapy enhance the treatment of Parkinson’s?
Title of Article/Citation
Occupational therapists use WII for Parkinson’s study.
Level of Evidence
--□ Level I –systematic random controlled trials, meta-analysis, adequate sample size
□ Level II – Non-random controlled trials with a minimum of 2 groups; small sample size
□ Level III – evidence from well designed trials without randomization, single group pre-post, cohort, time series or matched case controlled studies
□ Level IV – evidence based on opinions of experts or respected authorities, well designed non-experimental studies, single subject design, may be descriptive studies, literary publications of expert panels.
□ Level V – opinions of individuals who have written and reviewed guidelines based on their clinical or theoretic experience and/or knowledge.
Sample Size Criteria
--□ equal or greater than 20 participations per condition
□ equal or less than 20 participants per condition
What Did Researchers Do (Methods)?
Study participants were divided into an experimental group receiving therapy or a control group that does not. Each participant meets individually with an occupational therapist for one hour a week for eight weeks. Participants in both groups are given functional and standardized tests and evaluated on a quality of life scale before and after therapy begins, then four months later. The control group has the option to receive therapy after the second evaluation. None of the participants had ever had OT before because they didn’t want them to have a preconceived notion of how things would be done. They were using the WII for this study, one therapist used it fir timing and loosening up and the other therapist used it for coordination and balance.
What Did They Find (Findings, Results)?
The results showed at least short term gains. The therapists had set goals
Research Question
Does occupational therapy enhance the treatment of Parkinson’s?
Title of Article/Citation
Occupational therapists use WII for Parkinson’s study.
Level of Evidence
--□ Level I –systematic random controlled trials, meta-analysis, adequate sample size
□ Level II – Non-random controlled trials with a minimum of 2 groups; small sample size
□ Level III – evidence from well designed trials without randomization, single group pre-post, cohort, time series or matched case controlled studies
□ Level IV – evidence based on opinions of experts or respected authorities, well designed non-experimental studies, single subject design, may be descriptive studies, literary publications of expert panels.
□ Level V – opinions of individuals who have written and reviewed guidelines based on their clinical or theoretic experience and/or knowledge.
Sample Size Criteria
--□ equal or greater than 20 participations per condition
□ equal or less than 20 participants per condition
What Did Researchers Do (Methods)?
Study participants were divided into an experimental group receiving therapy or a control group that does not. Each participant meets individually with an occupational therapist for one hour a week for eight weeks. Participants in both groups are given functional and standardized tests and evaluated on a quality of life scale before and after therapy begins, then four months later. The control group has the option to receive therapy after the second evaluation. None of the participants had ever had OT before because they didn’t want them to have a preconceived notion of how things would be done. They were using the WII for this study, one therapist used it fir timing and loosening up and the other therapist used it for coordination and balance.
What Did They Find (Findings, Results)?
The results showed at least short term gains. The therapists had set goals