The American journal of occupational therapy : official publication of the American Occupational Therapy Association
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Randomized Controlled Trial
Effects of a tailored activity pacing intervention on pain and fatigue for adults with osteoarthritis.
We examined whether tailored activity pacing intervention was more effective at reducing pain and fatigue than general activity pacing intervention. ⋯ Tailoring instruction on the basis of recent symptoms and physical activity may be a more effective symptom management approach than general instruction given the positive effects on fatigue.
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Randomized Controlled Trial Clinical Trial
The benefits of group occupational therapy for patients with Parkinson's disease.
The medical treatment of idiopathic Parkinson's disease has improved the quality of life and increased survival of patients with Parkinson's disease. However, as the illness progresses, impairments in daily living activities occur. ⋯ The results showed that the subjects of the treated experimental group maintained their functional status after 1 year, demonstrated a significant decrease of bradykinesia, and perceived a significant improvement in their psychological well-being. This study confirms the value of an occupational therapy group approach and its benefits to the functional independence, to the improvement of physical and motor symptoms, and to the quality of life of persons with Parkinson's disease.