This article provides clinical applications of systematic reviews developed in collaboration with AOTA's evidence-based practice project. This article provides OT interventions targeting adults with cerebrovascular accident. It provides specific assessments to use with individuals with CVA and the potential findings from the case. This article also provides descriptions of what each assessment will provide for the OT, such as what will be evaluated and assessed. It is often times much easier to comprehend how to utilize certain interventions and assessments when there is a case study attached in order to give it a real life meaning as well as results/findings, otherwise it tends to be difficult to differentiate from others. Although this article is a good starting point for OT practitioners to understand the application of interventions and assessments for CVA, it does not encompass the full scope of OT practice for CVA survivors. Nilsen, D; Gillen, G; Arbesman, M; & Lieberman, D. (2015). Occupational Therapy interventions for adults with Stroke. American Journal of Occupational Therapy, 69(5). 6905395010p1-6905395010p3.
It is often times much easier to comprehend how to utilize certain interventions and assessments when there is a case study attached in order to give it a real life meaning as well as results/findings, otherwise it tends to be difficult to differentiate from others.
Although this article is a good starting point for OT practitioners to understand the application of interventions and assessments for CVA, it does not encompass the full scope of OT practice for CVA survivors.
Nilsen, D; Gillen, G; Arbesman, M; & Lieberman, D. (2015). Occupational Therapy interventions for adults with Stroke. American Journal of Occupational Therapy, 69(5). 6905395010p1-6905395010p3.