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Leenders JMP, Geurts ACH, Steultjens EMJ, Packer TL, Cup EHC. Test-retest reliability of three life balance measures in people with neuromuscular disease: the activity card sort-NL, the activity calculator, and the occupational balance questionnaire. Disabil Rehabil 2024; 46:2138-2144. [PMID: 37212794 DOI: 10.1080/09638288.2023.2213482] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/11/2022] [Accepted: 05/08/2023] [Indexed: 05/23/2023]
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PURPOSE Life balance is a new and important concept in occupational therapy. New measurements are needed to assess and evaluate life balance and interventions aimed to achieve this concept. This article describes the test-retest reliability of three life balance measures: the Activity Calculator (AC), Activity Card Sort (ACS-NL(18-64)) and Occupational Balance Questionnaire (OBQ11-NL). METHOD Data collection took place among 50 participants with neuromuscular diseases: facioscapulohumeral dystrophy (FSHD, n = 25) or mitochondrial myopathy (MM, n = 25). The AC, the ACS-NL(18-64) and the OBQ11-NL were assessed twice with an interval of one week. Intraclass correlation coefficients (ICC-agreement) were applied to examine test-retest reliability. RESULTS The ICC of the AC-average total day score was .95 (95% CI .91-.97), whereas the ICC of the weights allocated to each activity was 0.80 (95% CI .77-0.82). The ICC of the ACS-NL(18-64) percentage retained activities was 0.92 (95% CI 0.86 - 0.96) and the ICC of the importance score per activity was- .76 (95% CI . 0.68-0.89). The ICC of the OBQ11-NL total score was .76 (95% CI 0.62-0.86). CONCLUSION All three tools showed good to excellent test-retest reliability in a sample of patients with FSHD or MM, which is promising for its use in clinical practice and research.
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- J M P Leenders
- Department of Rehabilitation, Donders Institute for Brain, Cognition and Behaviour, Radboud University Medical Center, Nijmegen, The Netherlands
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- Department of Rehabilitation, Donders Institute for Brain, Cognition and Behaviour, Radboud University Medical Center, Nijmegen, The Netherlands
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- School of Allied Health, HAN, University of Applied Sciences, Nijmegen, The Netherlands
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- School of Health Administration, Dalhousie University, Halifax, Canada
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- Department of Rehabilitation, Donders Institute for Brain, Cognition and Behaviour, Radboud University Medical Center, Nijmegen, The Netherlands
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Boone AE, Wolf TJ, Baum CM. Development and Initial Testing of the Electronic Activity Card Sort (ACS3) Among Community-Dwelling Adults. Am J Occup Ther 2022; 76:23290. [PMID: 35671503 DOI: 10.5014/ajot.2022.047522] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/17/2022] Open
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IMPORTANCE The Activity Card Sort is a valid, widely used measure of participation. There is a need for remotely delivered measures of participation to support the growing use of telehealth. OBJECTIVE To develop and test the concurrent validity and acceptability of the electronic Activity Card Sort (ACS3). DESIGN Cross-sectional. SETTING Research laboratory. PARTICIPANTS Community-dwelling adults. OUTCOMES AND MEASURES The Activity Card Sort (ACS) and the ACS3 were administered in randomized order. Relationships between performance on the overlapping items of the ACS and ACS3 were evaluated using Spearman's ρ correlations. Additionally, acceptability of the ACS3 was evaluated using a survey with a 5-point Likert scale. RESULTS High correlations were found between each of the four domains (rs ≥ .836) and total current activities score (rs = .863) between the ACS and ACS3. Ratings on the survey indicate high levels of acceptability and usability for the ACS3. CONCLUSIONS AND RELEVANCE Findings suggest that performance on the ACS3 is consistent with performance on the ACS. This finding coupled with a high level of acceptability indicates that the ACS3 may be a clinically useful tool for evaluating daily life participation. What This Article Adds: The ACS3 provides an electronic, paperless option for measuring multiple domains of participation in adults.
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- Anna E Boone
- Anna E. Boone, PhD, MSOT, OTR/L, is Assistant Professor, Department of Occupational Therapy, University of Missouri, Columbia;
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- Timothy J. Wolf, PhD, OTR/L, FAOTA, is Associate Dean for Research, Professor, and Chair, Department of Occupational Therapy, University of Missouri, Columbia
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- Carolyn M. Baum, PhD, OTR/L, FAOTA, is Professor of Occupational Therapy, Neurology, and Social Work, Washington University School of Medicine, St. Louis, Missouri
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Coss D, Bass JD, Lyons KD. Activity Engagement after Cancer in Community-Based Survivors. Occup Ther Health Care 2021; 36:141-151. [PMID: 34010083 DOI: 10.1080/07380577.2021.1923105] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/21/2022]
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This paper discusses the activity engagement in a sample of cancer survivors (n = 25) seeking community-based support. A modified version of the Activity Card Sort (ACSm) was used to measure activity engagement after cancer. On average, participants reported a 27% reduction in activity engagement since their cancer diagnosis. Findings provide direction for continued study of the needs of survivors in community-based cancer care and generate ideas on occupational therapy's unique role in community-based survivorship.
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- Darla Coss
- Occupational Therapy Department, St. Catherine University, Henrietta Schmoll School of Health, St. Paul, MN, USA
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- Occupational Therapy Department, St. Catherine University, Henrietta Schmoll School of Health, St. Paul, MN, USA
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Bernardo LD, Deodoro TMS, Ferreira RG, Pontes TB, Almeida PHTQD. Propriedades de medida do Activity Card Sort – Brasil: a avaliação da participação de idosos em atividades. CADERNOS BRASILEIROS DE TERAPIA OCUPACIONAL 2021. [DOI: 10.1590/2526-8910.ctoao2202] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/22/2022] Open
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Resumo Introdução O Activity Card Sort é um instrumento padronizado de avaliação, adaptado para a cultura brasileira, que busca mensurar o engajamento e a participação de pessoas idosas em atividades instrumentais, sociais e de lazer. Objetivo Avaliar as propriedades de medida do Activity Card Sort-Brasil (ACS-Brasil), versão aplicada aos que vivem na comunidade (forma C). Método Foram avaliadas a consistência interna, a validade concorrente, a convergente e a discriminativa. Para determinar a consistência interna, foi utilizado o coeficiente Alpha de Cronbach. Por sua vez, a validade concorrente foi determinada pela comparação dos escores do ACS-Brasil com o instrumento LIFE-H 3.1 e a validade convergente foi comparada com os instrumentos de avaliação SF-36 e MMSE-2, por meio da Correlação de Spearman. Já a validade discriminativa do ACS-Brasil foi avaliada pelo teste U de Mann-Whitney, comparando diferentes grupos etários e anos de estudo. Resultados As avaliações para análise das propriedades de medida foram aplicadas em 65 pessoas idosas, residentes na comunidade. A medida apresentou excelente consistência interna (α=0,91); correlação forte e positiva entre os escores totais do ACS-Brasil e do LIFE-H 3.1 (r= 0,442, p <0,01), e moderada a forte do ACS-Brasil com o SF-36, no domínio dos aspectos físicos (r = 0,509, p<0,01) e vitalidade (r= 0,518, p<0,01) e dor (r=0,409, p=0,01), exceto para estado geral de saúde e aspectos emocionais. Os resultados ainda apontam que o ACS-Brasil é válido para discriminar entre grupos etários e escolaridade. Conclusão O ACS-Brasil, versão vivendo na comunidade (forma C), apresentou propriedades psicométricas satisfatórias, com valores consistentes à versão original e de outros países. Isso indica sua utilidade clínica na aplicação em pessoas idosas para mensurar a participação e engajamento em atividades do cotidiano.
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- Boston University Sargent College of Health & Rehabilitation Sciences, United States of America
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Bernardo LD, Pontes TB, Souza KID, Ferreira RG, Deodoro TMS, Almeida PHTQD. Activity card sort e o repertório ocupacional de idosos: uma revisão integrativa da literatura. CADERNOS BRASILEIROS DE TERAPIA OCUPACIONAL 2021. [DOI: 10.1590/2526-8910.ctoar2130] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/22/2022] Open
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Resumo Introdução O Activity Card Sort (ACS) é uma ferramenta desenvolvida para avaliar a participação de idosos em atividades instrumentais de vida diária, sociais e de lazer de baixa e alta demanda. É considerado um instrumento de avaliação útil para o processo terapêutico ocupacional utilizando uma abordagem baseada nas ocupações e centrada no cliente. Objetivo Analisar as principais características da produção científica sobre a utilização do ACS na população de idosos. Método Foi realizada uma revisão integrativa da literatura. Para a seleção dos registros bibliográficos, foram selecionadas seis fontes de informação, sem recorte temporal. Na organização e análise dos dados, foi criada uma coleção dos registros bibliográficos para realizar a análise descritiva e, na construção e visualização de redes bibliométricas, foi aplicado o VOSviewer. Resultados A amostra foi composta por 67 artigos. Os objetivos das pesquisas eram direcionados a examinar as propriedades psicométricas do instrumento, utilizar o ACS para comprovar o impacto das deficiências na participação e engajamento em atividades ou usar o ACS como medida de desfecho em diferentes intervenções. Conclusão O instrumento se apresentou como uma opção que enriquece o processo avaliativo na terapia ocupacional, uma vez que apresentou boas propriedades psicométricas, foi capaz de capturar o nível de participação em diferentes populações, assim como pôde ser usado como medida de desfecho para intervenções que se preocupam com o engajamento em ocupações.
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Parkinsonian Symptoms, Not Dyskinesia, Negatively Affect Active Life Participation of Dyskinetic Patients with Parkinson's Disease. Tremor Other Hyperkinet Mov (N Y) 2020; 10:20. [PMID: 32775034 PMCID: PMC7394214 DOI: 10.5334/tohm.403] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/07/2023] Open
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Background: The impact of slight-to-moderate levodopa-induced dyskinesia (LID) on the level of participation in active life in patients with Parkinson’s disease (PD) has never been objectively determined. Methods: Levels of LID, tremor and bradykinesia were measured during best-ON state in 121 patients diagnosed with PD and having peak-dose LID using inertial sensors positioned on each body limb. Rigidity and postural instability were assessed using clinical evaluations. Cognition and depression were assessed using the MMSE and the GDS-15. Participation in active life was assessed in patients and in 69 healthy controls using the Activity Card Sort (ACS), which measures levels of activity engagement and activities affected by the symptomatology. Outcome measures were compared between patients and controls using ANCOVA, controlling for age or Wilcoxon-Mann-Whitney tests. Spearman correlations and multivariate analyses were then performed between symptomatology and ACS scores. Results: Patients had significantly lower activity engagement than controls and had significantly affected activities. LID was neither associated with activity engagement nor affected activities. Higher levels of tremor, postural instability, cognitive decline and depression were associated with lower activity engagement and higher affected activities. Multivariate analyses revealed that only tremor, postural instability and depression accounted significantly in the variances of these variables. Discussion: Slight-to-moderate LID had little impact compared to other symptoms on the level of participation in active life, suggesting that other symptoms should remain the treatment priority to maintain the level of participation of patients in an active lifestyle.
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Goverover Y, Genova HM, Smith A, Lengenfelder J, Chiaravalloti ND. Changes in Activity Participation After Multiple Sclerosis Diagnosis. Int J MS Care 2020; 22:23-30. [PMID: 32123525 PMCID: PMC7041618 DOI: 10.7224/1537-2073.2018-036] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/18/2022]
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BACKGROUND Multiple sclerosis (MS) results in impairments in cognitive and motor skills, which may reduce the level of activity participation in people with MS. This study compares past and current levels of activity participation in adults with MS and controls. The relationship between retained activity participation (since diagnosis) and cognitive, motor, functional status, and depression symptoms of persons with MS was examined. METHODS Twenty-seven individuals with MS living in the community and 21 controls completed cognitive and motor tests and rated their activity participation (using the Activity Card Sort), depression symptoms, and functional status. RESULTS The MS group reported significantly lower current activity participation than the control group. Percentage of retained activity participation (from prediagnosis to current) in the MS group correlated with time since diagnosis, executive function and motor skill ability, depression symptoms, and current functional status. CONCLUSIONS Persons with MS report negative changes in activity participation in most aspects of life after diagnosis. These findings call attention to changes in activity participation in people with MS that are directly related to disease symptoms. Therefore, using a quantitative measure of activity participation-the Activity Card Sort-can provide important information to aid the clinician in developing individualized treatment goals for people with MS.
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Uemura JI, Tanikaga M, Tanaka M, Shimose M, Hoshino A, Igarashi G. Selection of Activity Items for Development of the Activity Card Sort-Japan Version. OTJR-OCCUPATION PARTICIPATION AND HEALTH 2018; 39:23-31. [PMID: 29973116 DOI: 10.1177/1539449218784729] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/17/2022]
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The Activity Card Sort (ACS) can both record the clients' participation and any changes, which is a useful tool for practitioners to establish tailored occupation-focused goals. However, there is a limitation to apply the ACS to Japanese older adults as it consists of culturally relevant activities in the United States. The aim of this study was to select activity items reflecting Japanese older adults' lifestyles and opinions to develop the Activity Card Sort-Japan Version (ACS-JPN). In the item selection process, a two-round questionnaire survey was conducted for community-dwelling Japanese older adults (Round 1: n = 177, M age = 69.9 years; Round 2: n = 178, M age = 74.9 years). Seventy-two activity items were finally included in the ACS-JPN and were classified into four domains. The ACS-JPN has some unique features compared with other ACS versions. This study only selected activity items. Further work on psychometric properties is needed.
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Tse T, Linden T, Churilov L, Davis S, Donnan G, Carey LM. Longitudinal changes in activity participation in the first year post-stroke and association with depressive symptoms. Disabil Rehabil 2018; 41:2548-2555. [PMID: 29889570 DOI: 10.1080/09638288.2018.1471742] [Citation(s) in RCA: 23] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/14/2022]
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Research question: 1. Does activity participation improve over time in the first year after stroke? 2. What is the association of depressive symptoms on retained activity participation 12-months post-stroke adjusting for neurological stroke severity and age? 3. Is an improvement in activity participation associated with a decrease in depressive symptoms between 3- and 12-months post-stroke? Design: Longitudinal observational study of activity participation and depressive symptoms in ischemic stroke survivors. Participants: A total of 100 stroke survivors with mild neurological stroke severity. Methods: A total of 100 stroke survivors were recruited from five metropolitan hospitals and assessed at 3- and 12-months post-stroke using measures of activity participation (Activity Card Sort-Australia (ACS-Aus)) and depressive symptoms (Montgomery-Asberg Depression Rating Scale Structured Interview Guide (MADRS-SIGMA)). Results: There was a significant association between time (pre-stroke to 3-months post-stroke) and current activity participation (-5.2 activities 95% CI -6.8 to -3.5, p < 0.01) and time (pre-stroke to 12-months) and current activity participation (-2.1 activities 95% CI -3.7 to -0.5, p = 0.01). At 12-months post-stroke, a one-point increase in depressive symptoms was associated with a median decrease of 0.3% (95% CI -1.4% to -0.1%, p = 0.02) of retained overall activity participation, assuming similar neurological stroke severity and age. A decrease in depressive symptoms between 3- and 12-months post-stroke was associated with an improvement of 0.31 (95% CI -0.5 to -0.1, p = 0.01) in current activity participation. Conclusions: Activity participation improves during the first year of recovery post-stroke in stroke survivors with mild neurological stroke severity and is associated with depressive symptoms over time and at 12-months post-stroke. Implications for rehabilitation Improvements in participation occur in the first 3-months post-stroke and continue to a lesser degree in the first year after stroke. Depressive symptoms are associated with lower participation at 12-months. A multidimensional approach targeting depressive symptoms and increasing participation in the early months post-stroke and throughout the first-year after stroke is recommended to increase overall recovery following stroke. A focus on increasing leisure activity participation is recommended to improve depressive symptoms.
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- Tamara Tse
- Department of Community and Clinical Allied Health, School of Allied Health, Occupational Therapy, La Trobe University , Bundoora , Australia.,Neurorehabilitation and Recovery, Stroke Division, The Florey Institute of Neuroscience and Mental Health , Heidelberg , Australia.,Occupational Therapy Department, St Vincent's Hospital, Fitzroy , Australia
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- Neurorehabilitation and Recovery, Stroke Division, The Florey Institute of Neuroscience and Mental Health , Heidelberg , Australia.,Institute of Neuroscience and Physiology, The Sahlgrenska Academy, Gothenburg University , Gothenburg , Sweden
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- Statistics and Decision Analysis Academic Platform, The Florey Institute of Neuroscience and Mental Health , Heidelberg , Australia.,Mathematical Sciences, School of Science, RMIT University , Melbourne , Australia
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- Department of Medicine, Melbourne Brain Centre, Royal Melbourne Hospital, University of Melbourne , Parkville , Australia
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- The Florey Institute of Neuroscience and Mental Health , Australia
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- Department of Community and Clinical Allied Health, School of Allied Health, Occupational Therapy, La Trobe University , Bundoora , Australia.,Neurorehabilitation and Recovery, Stroke Division, The Florey Institute of Neuroscience and Mental Health , Heidelberg , Australia
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Gustafsson L, Hung IHM, Liddle J. Test-Retest Reliability and Internal Consistency of the Activity Card Sort-Australia (18-64). OTJR-OCCUPATION PARTICIPATION AND HEALTH 2017; 37:50-56. [PMID: 28830316 DOI: 10.1177/1539449216681277] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
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The Activity Card Sort (ACS) measures activity engagement levels. The Activity Card Sort-Australian version for adults aged 18 to 64 (ACS-Aus (18-64)) was recently developed, and psychometric properties have not yet been determined. This study was established to determine the test-retest reliability and internal consistency of the ACS-Aus (18-64) and describe activity engagement trends for healthy adults. Fifty-four adults aged 18 to 64 participated in this descriptive study. The ACS-Aus (18-64) demonstrated excellent test-retest reliability ( r = .92, p < .001) and acceptable internal consistency (α = .83). Adults aged 18 to 40 retained a lower percentage of activities than adults aged 41 to 64 for personal care, daily life, home maintenance activities ( t = -2.22, p = .03), and recreation and relaxation activities ( t = -2.38, p = .02). The ACS-Aus (18-64) may be used to explore the activity engagement patterns of community-dwelling Australian adults aged 18 to 64. Further research will determine validity for clinical populations.
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- 1 The University of Queensland, St. Lucia, Australia
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Activity Disengagement: Understanding Challenges and Opportunities for Reengagement. Occup Ther Int 2017; 2017:1983414. [PMID: 29097960 PMCID: PMC5612609 DOI: 10.1155/2017/1983414] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/23/2016] [Accepted: 12/13/2016] [Indexed: 11/29/2022] Open
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Although maintaining engagement in activities has a positive influence on our health and wellbeing as we age, many programs that serve older adults struggle with getting participation in the programs they offer. This study sought to explore activity disengagement among older adults in a senior housing community and identify the challenges and opportunities for reengagement with the aim of informing future intervention development and testing. Fifty-one adults over the age of 60 participated in structured interviews. Findings highlighted that many older adults have activities patterns that are not optimal for health. Many reasons given for disengaging in activities (e.g., no opportunity) were surprising given that participants lived in a setting where a variety of programs were offered. Programs need to more purposively address social challenges to participating in activities and consider a more person-centered approach when developing interventions for the older adults they serve.
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Sabari JS, Ortiz D, Pallatto K, Yagerman J, Glazman S, Bodis-Wollner I. Activity engagement and health quality of life in people with Parkinson's disease. Disabil Rehabil 2014; 37:1411-5. [PMID: 25332087 DOI: 10.3109/09638288.2014.972588] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/13/2022]
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PURPOSE This descriptive study examined differences in health quality of life (HQoL) and activity engagement in two groups of people with Parkinson's disease (PD): those who regularly participated in classes offered by the community-based program, Brooklyn Parkinson's Group (BPg), and a comparison group. Individuals in the comparison group did not participate in any community-based programs for people with PD, and were recruited from a clinic for PD and related disorders (PDRD) in an urban medical center. METHOD We enrolled 26 participants; 13 participants were recruited from BPg and 13 from PDRD Clinic. Activity engagement was measured using the Activity Card Sort (ACS) and HQoL was measured using the PD Questionnaire (PDQ-39). Additionally, each participant completed a brief, interview-based questionnaire. RESULTS A statistically significant difference was found in ACS scores between the BPg and comparison groups. BPg participants showed higher activity retention scores in all domains measured by the ACS. There was no statistically significant difference in PDQ-39 scores. CONCLUSION This study provides preliminary evidence that regular participation in community programs like BPg may increase retention rates of activity engagement in people with PD. Participation in BPg programs, though, was not shown to improve HQoL as measured by the PDQ-39. Implications for Rehabilitation Continued participation in a wide repertoire of activities is a valuable rehabilitation goal for clients with Parkinson's disease (PD). People with PD who participate in specially designed community-based programs are more likely to retain a wide repertoire of activity and role engagement, as compared to people with PD who do not have acess to these programs.
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- Joyce S Sabari
- Occupational Therapy Program, College of Health Related Professions, State University of New York, Downstate Medical Center (SUNY Downstate) , Brooklyn, NY , USA
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Ikiugu MN. The validity of occupational performance assessments: a validity generalization meta-analysis. Occup Ther Health Care 2013; 27:372-91. [PMID: 24102592 DOI: 10.3109/07380577.2013.847298] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/13/2022]
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The purpose of this meta-analysis was to determine sample weighted mean validity effect sizes for occupational performance assessments, and their generalizability from research to clinical settings. The bare-bones Validity Generalization (VG) guidelines developed by Hunter and Schmidt ( 2004 ) augmented by Maximum Likelihood (ML) procedures were used to complete the meta-analysis. The sample consisted of 27 studies in which convergent, divergent, and predictive validity estimates of occupational performance assessments were investigated. The mean coefficients of assessments validated in the studies constituting the sample for this meta-analysis ranged from medium to large. Further meta-analysis with complete dis-attenuation of observed mean validity coefficients is indicated.
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- Moses N Ikiugu
- Professor and Director of Research, Occupational Therapy Department, School of Health Sciences, University of South Dakota, Vermillion, SD, USA
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Laver-Fawcett AJ, Mallinson SH. Development of the Activity Card Sort—United Kingdom Version (ACS-UK). OTJR-OCCUPATION PARTICIPATION AND HEALTH 2013; 33:134-45. [DOI: 10.3928/15394492-20130614-02] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/19/2012] [Accepted: 04/25/2013] [Indexed: 11/20/2022]
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The Activity Card Sort (ACS) is a valid and reliable measure of older adults' participation; however, cultural sensitivity issues are a limitation to its application in the United Kingdom. A content validity study was undertaken to identify culturally relevant activity items to be included in a United Kingdom version of the ACS (ACS-UK). For item generation, United Kingdom time-use studies, research related to other ACS versions, and expert opinions were used. A two-round survey of community-living United Kingdom older adults (aged 65 years and older; round 1, n = 177; round 2, n = 21) was used for item selection, clarifying the wording of activity labels, and agreeing activity domain classification. Ninety-one activities were identified for the ACS-UK and these were compared with items from other ACS versions. The ACS-UK is a culturally relevant measure that can provide useful insight into the participation of older adults for clinical practice and research.
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