Critically Appraised Paper for “Efficacy of occupational therapy for patients with Parkinson's disease: A randomized controlled trial”

Authors

Amber Zadravecz, Dominican University of CaliforniaFollow
Hannah Tashjian, Dominican University of CaliforniaFollow
Emily White, Dominican University of CaliforniaFollow
Stephanie Pawek, Dominican University of CaliforniaFollow
Kitsum Li, Department of Occupational Therapy, Dominican University of CaliforniaFollow

Document Type

Article

Publication Date

2017

Abstract

Parkinson’s disease is a disabling, progressive condition that hinders occupational performance in daily activities and social participation. Occupational therapy supports engagement in activities that are meaningful to the patient. The purpose of this study was to explore the benefits of occupational therapy in addition to standard care for patients with Parkinson's disease.

Comments

A product of the American Occupational Therapy Association's Evidence-based Literature Review Project.

Copyright

Copyright © 2017 American Occupational Therapy Association. All Rights Reserved. Reproduced here with permission.

Publisher's Statement

Originally published as: Zadravecz, A., Tashjan, H., White, E., Pawek, S., & Li, K. (In press). Critically Appraised Paper for “Efficacy of occupational therapy for patients with Parkinson's disease: A randomized controlled trial” The Lancet Neurology, 13, 557-566. Bethesda, MD: American Occupational Therapy Association, Evidence-Based Practice Project.