Essays about: "Activities of Daily Living"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 64 essays containing the words Activities of Daily Living.

  1. 1. Concept development of a minimalistic robotic glove meeting the needs of people with cervical spinal cord injuries

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Certec - Rehabiliteringsteknik och Design

    Author : Olivia Wiaczek; Julia Uhlhorn Bardis; [2023]
    Keywords : Cervical spinal cord injury; Robotic glove; Assistive technology; Activities of Daily Living; Rehabilitation engineering; Technology and Engineering;

    Abstract : Living with a cervical spinal cord injury entails many limitations in everyday life, not least when it comes to something as simple as gripping an object. Individuals with a cervical spinal cord injury can modify or use specially adapted everyday objects to make gripping them easier. READ MORE

  3. 2. Understanding the occupational adaptation process of individuals with osteogenesis imperfecta and their families to promote participation and occupational engagement : A scoping review

    University essay from

    Author : Kadi Männi; [2023]
    Keywords : Brittle bone disease; literature review; occupational adaptation; occupational science; occupational therapy;

    Abstract : Introduction: Osteogenesis imperfecta (OI) is a condition that affects the whole family on many levels and is important to consider the management of the disease and its impact on occupational participation and engagement in daily activities. Aim: To explore the natural occupational adaptation process (OAP) and its impact on daily activities among individuals and families with OI. READ MORE

  4. 3. Swedish occupational therapists’ views and experiences regarding use of the ADL-taxonomy in clinical practice.

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Institutionen för hälsovetenskaper; Lunds universitet/Hållbar vardag och hälsa i ett livsperspektiv

    Author : Claire Hu; [2023]
    Keywords : Activities of daily living ADL ; assessment of ADL; environmental factors; professional development; standardized instrument; work environment.; Medicine and Health Sciences;

    Abstract : Background: The ADL-taxonomy as an assessment instrument shows high validity and reliability in the clinical research, but there is no study about occupational therapists’ experiences of using the ADL-taxonomy in clinical practice. It is important to study the users’ experiences and views to improve implementation of evidence-based methods such as the ADL-taxonomy. READ MORE

  5. 4. Professional’s support to parents having children with complex communication needs. : A study from low socio-economic background in India

    University essay from Jönköping University/Högskolan för lärande och kommunikation

    Author : Jiya Raj; [2023]
    Keywords : caregivers; professionals; low socio-economic background; children with complex communication needs;

    Abstract : Caregivers of children with Complex Communication Needs from low socio-economic  backgrounds are deprived of facilities for communication training. As a result, they struggle to communicate with their children even for activities of daily living. READ MORE

  6. 5. Hälsofrämjande platser i den växande staden : ett gestaltningsförslag för Sävja kyrkas utomhusmiljö med inriktning på mental återhämtning och stressreducering

    University essay from SLU/Dept. of Urban and Rural Development

    Author : Ellen Eriksson; [2023]
    Keywords : Återhämtning; Stressreducering; Gestaltning; Landskapsarktiektur; Bostadsnära grönytor; Sävja kyrka;

    Abstract : Dagens samhälle växer konstant och urbaniseringen sker i allt högre grad. Exploatering och förtätning anses vara en naturlig del av samhällsutvecklingen och kan i teorin generera en god livsmiljö. READ MORE