Clinical Fact Sheets

In 1988 the American Occupational Therapy Foundation and The American Occupational Therapy Association determined that there was increasing need for outcomes data to support the practice of occupational therapy. A new category of research grants was established to permit awards of up to $30,000 (later expanded to $50,000) in support of such studies.

The terms of these grants required a commitment by the principal investigator to seek additional funds in support of further research. The grant also required the completion of a Clinical FACT Sheet, a one-page report prepared by the principal investigator in language suitable for immediate use by clinicians practicing in the field. A packet of these Clinical FACT Sheets is available on request from the American Occupational Therapy Foundation, at a cost of $5.00 to cover postage and handling.

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The Clinical Fact Sheets include:

  The Efficacy of a Work Readiness Program
Gary Kielhofner, PhD, OTR, FAOTA, Trudy Mallinson, MS, OTR/L, NZROT, Laura Barrett, MS, OTR/L, and David Beer, PhD
University of Illinois at Chicago

  Sensorimotor Maneuvers to Reduce Left Neglect in Persons with Right CVAs
Sharon A. Cermak, EdD, OTR/L, FAOTA
Sargent College, Boston University

  Outcomes of Adaptation-Based Occupational Therapy Services for Low-Income Frail Elderly Persons
Jean Spencer, PhD, OTR, Gayle Hersch, PhD, OTR, Verna Eschenfelder, MOT, OTR, Jacqueline Fournet, MOTS, and Melanie Murray-Gerzik, MOTS
School of Occupational Therapy, Texas Women's University, Houston Center

  Effects of Rehabilitation Tasks on Organization of Movement After a Stroke
Catherine A. Trombly, ScD, OTR/L, FAOTA
Boston University
Ching-yi Wu, ScD, OTR
Chang Gung University, Taiwan