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  1. Article ; Online: Exploring occupational therapy practice in Australian residential aged care facilities: A cross-sectional survey.

    Rooney, Donna / Aplin, Tammy / Bennett, Sally / Gui, Dorcas Simin / Scott, Theresa

    Australian occupational therapy journal

    2024  

    Abstract: Introduction: Occupational therapy in residential aged care facilities (RACFs) can enhance residents' occupational engagement and wellbeing. However, industry reports suggest that occupational therapists in Australian RACFs have mostly provided physical ...

    Abstract Introduction: Occupational therapy in residential aged care facilities (RACFs) can enhance residents' occupational engagement and wellbeing. However, industry reports suggest that occupational therapists in Australian RACFs have mostly provided physical therapies such as pain management via massage and not addressed residents' occupations. There is limited literature on what constitutes occupational therapists' practice in RACFs to inform policy and practice. The aim of this cross-sectional survey was to explore practice patterns of occupational therapists working in Australian RACFs and influences on their practice.
    Methods: Occupational therapists working in Australian RACFs were invited from July 2019 to March 2020 to complete a self-report online questionnaire via email and advertisements on industry websites, newsletters, and social media. The questionnaire asked therapists about their caseload, referrals, assessments, and interventions. Data were analysed descriptively and presented as frequencies and percentages.
    Results: A total of 214 occupational therapists completed the survey. Occupational therapists' daily practice largely focussed on pain management; other areas of practice included falls prevention, pressure care, and mobility. The Aged Care Funding Instrument in place at the time of the survey was identified as the leading factor influencing therapists' choice of assessments and interventions. Organisational policies and procedures were also perceived as key factors influencing occupational therapy practice.
    Conclusion: This paper highlights the influence of government funding and organisational policies in limiting occupational therapists' scope of practice and their ability to fully address the occupational needs of residents. Occupational therapists and the profession in general should be aware of factors in aged care funding models, and their application, that restrict occupational therapy practice and inhibit residents' function and advocate for change where needed. With the introduction of the Australian National Aged Care Classification funding model replacing Aged Care Funding Instrument, future research should explore potential changes to therapists practice following the implementation of the new funding model.
    Language English
    Publishing date 2024-03-09
    Publishing country Australia
    Document type Journal Article
    ZDB-ID 604554-6
    ISSN 1440-1630 ; 0045-0766
    ISSN (online) 1440-1630
    ISSN 0045-0766
    DOI 10.1111/1440-1630.12943
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  2. Article ; Online: Promoting Effective Student Teamwork Through Deliberate Instruction, Documentation, Accountability, and Assessment.

    Rooney, Sarah Ilkhanipour / Scott, Rebecca A

    Biomedical engineering education

    2020  Volume 1, Issue 1, Page(s) 221–227

    Language English
    Publishing date 2020-11-10
    Publishing country Switzerland
    Document type Journal Article
    ZDB-ID 3040682-1
    ISSN 2730-5945 ; 2730-5937
    ISSN (online) 2730-5945
    ISSN 2730-5937
    DOI 10.1007/s43683-020-00038-5
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  3. Article ; Online: Glucose Color Index: Development and Validation of a Novel Measure of the Shape of Glycemic Variability.

    Sartini, Joseph / Fang, Michael / Rooney, Mary R / Selvin, Elizabeth / Coresh, Josef / Zeger, Scott

    Journal of diabetes science and technology

    2024  , Page(s) 19322968241245654

    Abstract: Background: Standard continuous glucose monitoring (CGM) metrics: mean glucose, standard deviation, coefficient of variation, and time in range, fail to capture the shape of variability in the CGM time series. This information could facilitate improved ... ...

    Abstract Background: Standard continuous glucose monitoring (CGM) metrics: mean glucose, standard deviation, coefficient of variation, and time in range, fail to capture the shape of variability in the CGM time series. This information could facilitate improved diabetes management.
    Methods: We analyzed CGM data from 141 adults with type 2 diabetes in the Hyperglycemic Profiles in Obstructive Sleep Apnea (HYPNOS) trial. Participants in HYPNOS wore CGM sensors for up to two weeks at two time points, three months apart. We calculated the log-periodogram for each time period, summarizing using disjoint linear models. These summaries were combined into a single value, termed the Glucose Color Index (GCI), using canonical correlation analysis. We compared the between-wear correlation of GCI with those of standard CGM metrics and assessed associations between GCI and diabetes comorbidities in 398 older adults with type 2 diabetes from the Atherosclerosis Risk in Communities (ARIC) study.
    Results: The GCI achieved a test-retest correlation of
    Conclusion: We developed and validated the GCI, a novel CGM metric that captures the shape of glucose variability using the periodogram signal decomposition. Glucose Color Index was reliable within participants over a three-month period and associated with diabetes comorbidities. The GCI suggests a promising avenue toward the development of CGM metrics which more fully incorporate time series information.
    Language English
    Publishing date 2024-04-20
    Publishing country United States
    Document type Journal Article
    ISSN 1932-2968
    ISSN (online) 1932-2968
    DOI 10.1177/19322968241245654
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  4. Article ; Online: A qualitative study exploring the experiences and needs of people living with young onset dementia related to driving cessation: 'It's like you get your legs cut off'.

    Scott, Theresa L / Rooney, Donna / Liddle, Jacki / Mitchell, Geoffrey / Gustafsson, Louise / Pachana, Nancy A

    Age and ageing

    2023  Volume 52, Issue 7

    Abstract: Background: driving disruptions have significant impact on individuals living with dementia, their care partners and family members. Previous studies show that for older people with dementia, stopping driving is one of the hardest things that they cope ... ...

    Abstract Background: driving disruptions have significant impact on individuals living with dementia, their care partners and family members. Previous studies show that for older people with dementia, stopping driving is one of the hardest things that they cope with. To date, no studies exist that address the expressed needs and experiences of people living with young onset dementia (YOD) who are adjusting to life without driving, whose needs are not well understood and whose needs might be expected to differ from those of older people with dementia.
    Methods: a multi-perspective, qualitative descriptive phenomenological approach was undertaken. A topic guide was developed in consultation with lived experience experts. In-depth interviews (n = 18) with 10 people with YOD and eight family caregivers were conducted, to elicit lived experiences in relation to changing and cessation of driving. Interviews were recorded and transcribed verbatim. Data were analysed using a hybrid approach, employing deductive and inductive coding.
    Results: core findings reflected the impact and coping strategies employed by people with YOD and their care partners across four themes: (i) losses and burdens, (ii) the unique challenges of YOD, (iii) coping and adjustment and (iv) how to meet needs.
    Conclusions: driving disruptions often come at a time when people living with YOD are likely to have significant financial and family commitments, or they/their partners may be employed or raising a family, negatively impacting individual's roles and self-identities. Intervention to support emotional and practical adjustment and reduce social isolation is essential for coping.
    MeSH term(s) Humans ; Aged ; Leg ; Adaptation, Psychological ; Emotions ; Family ; Dementia
    Language English
    Publishing date 2023-06-07
    Publishing country England
    Document type Journal Article ; Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't
    ZDB-ID 186788-x
    ISSN 1468-2834 ; 0002-0729
    ISSN (online) 1468-2834
    ISSN 0002-0729
    DOI 10.1093/ageing/afad109
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  5. Article ; Online: Promoting Effective Student Teamwork Through Deliberate Instruction, Documentation, Accountability, and Assessment

    Rooney, Sarah Ilkhanipour / Scott, Rebecca A.

    Biomed Eng Education

    Keywords covid19
    Publisher PMC
    Document type Article ; Online
    DOI 10.1007/s43683-020-00038-5
    Database COVID19

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  6. Article: Characterization of faecal and caecal microbiota of free-ranging black-tailed prairie dogs (

    Rooney, Tess A / Eshar, David / Lee, Charles / Weese, J Scott

    Conservation physiology

    2021  Volume 9, Issue 1, Page(s) coab042

    Abstract: Black-tailed prairie dogs ( ...

    Abstract Black-tailed prairie dogs (
    Language English
    Publishing date 2021-06-15
    Publishing country England
    Document type Journal Article
    ZDB-ID 2721508-8
    ISSN 2051-1434
    ISSN 2051-1434
    DOI 10.1093/conphys/coab042
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  7. Article ; Online: Exercise in the management of multiple sclerosis relapses: current evidence and future perspectives.

    Rooney, Scott / Albalawi, Hani / Paul, Lorna

    Neurodegenerative disease management

    2020  Volume 10, Issue 2, Page(s) 103–115

    Abstract: Relapses are a common feature of multiple sclerosis; however, recovery from relapses is often incomplete, with up to half of people experiencing residual disabilities postrelapse. Therefore, treatments are required to promote recovery of function and ... ...

    Abstract Relapses are a common feature of multiple sclerosis; however, recovery from relapses is often incomplete, with up to half of people experiencing residual disabilities postrelapse. Therefore, treatments are required to promote recovery of function and reduce the extent of residual disabilities postrelapse. Accordingly, this Perspective article explores the role of exercise in relapse management. Current evidence from two studies suggests that exercise in combination with steroid therapy improves disability and quality of life postrelapse, and may be more beneficial in promoting relapse recovery than steroid therapy alone. However, given the small number of studies and methodological limitations, further studies are required to understand the effects of exercise in relapse management and the mechanism through which exercise influences relapse recovery.
    MeSH term(s) Disease Progression ; Exercise ; Exercise Therapy/methods ; Female ; Humans ; Male ; Multiple Sclerosis, Relapsing-Remitting/therapy ; Quality of Life ; Recurrence
    Language English
    Publishing date 2020-04-30
    Publishing country England
    Document type Journal Article ; Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't
    ISSN 1758-2032
    ISSN (online) 1758-2032
    DOI 10.2217/nmt-2019-0029
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  8. Article ; Online: Upper limb rehabilitation interventions using virtual reality for people with multiple sclerosis: A systematic review.

    Webster, Amy / Poyade, Matthieu / Rooney, Scott / Paul, Lorna

    Multiple sclerosis and related disorders

    2020  Volume 47, Page(s) 102610

    Abstract: Background: Research on Virtual Reality (VR) based motor rehabilitation for people with multiple sclerosis (MS) is rapidly growing in popularity, although few studies have focused on the upper limb (UL). The aims of this review were to investigate the ... ...

    Abstract Background: Research on Virtual Reality (VR) based motor rehabilitation for people with multiple sclerosis (MS) is rapidly growing in popularity, although few studies have focused on the upper limb (UL). The aims of this review were to investigate the effect of VR interventions on UL function in people with MS and determine if the type of VR intervention influences intervention effect.
    Method: Five databases (IEEE Xplore, MEDLINE, ProQuest Central (Health & Medical Collection), Science Direct and Web of Science Core Collection) were searched using keywords that relating to MS, VR and UL.
    Results: Ten articles were included, six randomised controlled trials, three cohort studies and one pilot observational study. Both commercial and custom VR technologies were used in interventions, along with combination approaches using robotics, electrical stimulation and occupational therapy. Using the Nine Hole Peg Test, two studies found significant improvements within groups, one found that VR was more effective than another gaming approach. Significant improvements in other UL measures were in the Fugl-Meyer Assessment for the proximal arm; handgrip; perceived strength; Jebsen-Taylor Hand Function Test; Wolf Motor Function Test; active range of motion and trajectory measures after VR intervention. There were conflicting results regarding if VR was more effective than conventional approaches.
    Conclusion: There is therefore some evidence that VR is effective in improving motor function in the UL, however, there is no clear consensus on which VR based approaches are the most effective, or the optimum intervention duration and intensity. Moreover, as many of the studies had non-immersive approaches it is hard to determine how effective immersion based approaches maybe in such specific context.
    MeSH term(s) Humans ; Hand Strength ; Multiple Sclerosis/rehabilitation ; Observational Studies as Topic ; Upper Extremity ; Virtual Reality
    Language English
    Publishing date 2020-10-31
    Publishing country Netherlands
    Document type Journal Article ; Systematic Review
    ZDB-ID 2645330-7
    ISSN 2211-0356 ; 2211-0348
    ISSN (online) 2211-0356
    ISSN 2211-0348
    DOI 10.1016/j.msard.2020.102610
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  9. Article ; Online: Systematic Review of Changes and Recovery in Physical Function and Fitness After Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome-Related Coronavirus Infection: Implications for COVID-19 Rehabilitation.

    Rooney, Scott / Webster, Amy / Paul, Lorna

    Physical therapy

    2020  Volume 100, Issue 10, Page(s) 1717–1729

    Abstract: Objective: This review sought to (1) compare physical function and fitness outcomes in people infected with Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome-related Coronavirus (SARS-CoV) with healthy controls, (2) quantify the recovery of physical function and ... ...

    Abstract Objective: This review sought to (1) compare physical function and fitness outcomes in people infected with Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome-related Coronavirus (SARS-CoV) with healthy controls, (2) quantify the recovery of physical function and fitness following SARS-CoV infection, and (3) determine the effects of exercise following SARS-CoV infection.
    Methods: Four databases (CINAHL, MEDLINE, ProQuest, and Web of Science Core Collections) were searched in April 2020 using keywords relating to SARS-CoV, physical function, fitness, and exercise. Observational studies or randomized controlled trials were included if they involved people following SARS-CoV infection and either assessed the change or recovery in physical function/fitness or evaluated the effects exercise postinfection.
    Results: A total 10 articles were included in this review. Evidence from 9 articles demonstrated that SARS-CoV patients had reduced levels of physical function and fitness postinfection compared with healthy controls. Furthermore, patients demonstrated incomplete recovery of physical function, with some experiencing residual impairments 1 to 2 years postinfection. Evidence from 1 randomized controlled trial found that a combined aerobic and resistance training intervention significantly improved physical function and fitness postinfection compared with a control group.
    Conclusions: Physical function and fitness are impaired following SARS-CoV infection, and impairments may persist up to 1 to 2 years postinfection. Researchers and clinicians can use these findings to understand the potential impairments and rehabilitation needs of people recovering from the current coronavirus 2019 (COVID-19) outbreak. While 1 study demonstrated that exercise can improve physical function and fitness postinfection, further research is required to determine the effectiveness of exercise in people recovering from similar infections (eg, COVID-19).
    Impact: Considering the similarities in pathology and clinical presentation of SARS-CoV and COVID-19, it is likely that COVID-19 patients will present with similar impairments to physical function. Accordingly, research is required to measure the extent of functional impairments in COVID-19 cohorts. In addition, research should evaluate whether rehabilitation interventions such as exercise can promote postinfection recovery.
    MeSH term(s) Betacoronavirus ; COVID-19 ; Coronavirus Infections/diagnosis ; Coronavirus Infections/physiopathology ; Coronavirus Infections/rehabilitation ; Exercise ; Health Status ; Humans ; Pandemics ; Pneumonia, Viral/diagnosis ; Pneumonia, Viral/physiopathology ; Pneumonia, Viral/rehabilitation ; Recovery of Function ; SARS-CoV-2
    Keywords covid19
    Language English
    Publishing date 2020-07-31
    Publishing country United States
    Document type Journal Article ; Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't ; Systematic Review
    ZDB-ID 415886-6
    ISSN 1538-6724 ; 0031-9023
    ISSN (online) 1538-6724
    ISSN 0031-9023
    DOI 10.1093/ptj/pzaa129
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  10. Article ; Online: Correlates of dual-task performance in people with multiple sclerosis: A systematic review.

    Rooney, Scott / Ozkul, Cagla / Paul, Lorna

    Gait & posture

    2020  Volume 81, Page(s) 172–182

    Abstract: Background: Gait, balance, and cognitive disorders are common in people with Multiple Sclerosis (MS). In addition, people with MS have impaired ability to concurrently perform gait/balance and cognitive tasks due to cognitive-motor interference (CMI). ... ...

    Abstract Background: Gait, balance, and cognitive disorders are common in people with Multiple Sclerosis (MS). In addition, people with MS have impaired ability to concurrently perform gait/balance and cognitive tasks due to cognitive-motor interference (CMI). Clinical features of MS may affect CMI; however, the relationship between CMI and clinical features of MS remains unclear.
    Research question: Are clinical features of MS associated with CMI?
    Methods: A systematic review was conducted, and four databases (CINAHL, MEDLINE, ProQuest, and Web of Science Core Collections) were searched up to March 2019 using a combination of keywords related to MS and dual-tasking/CMI. Cross-sectional or longitudinal studies that reported the association between CMI and clinical features of MS were included in the review. The correlation coefficient for the relationship between CMI and clinical features of MS were extracted and the results were categorized according to the clinical feature measured.
    Results: 13 studies were included in this review, of which nine investigated the association between CMI and disability and cognition, and four investigated the association between CMI and other clinical features of MS. While some studies reported that disability and cognition were negatively associated with CMI, the evidence was inconsistent regarding the magnitude and presence of these relationships. In addition, the relationship between CMI and other clinical features of MS (balance, falls risk, fatigue, anxiety, depression, pain, spasticity) remains unclear.
    Significance: This review presents evidence from a small number of studies that suggests disability and cognition are negatively associated with CMI in people with MS, indicating that greater disability and cognitive dysfunction may be associated with lower dual-task performance. These findings highlight the potential importance of disability and cognition in the measurement and rehabilitation of people with dual-task impairments. However, further research is required to confirm these findings and determine the relationship between CMI and other clinical features of MS included in this review.
    MeSH term(s) Cross-Sectional Studies ; Female ; Humans ; Male ; Multiple Sclerosis/physiopathology ; Multiple Sclerosis/prevention & control ; Task Performance and Analysis
    Language English
    Publishing date 2020-07-29
    Publishing country England
    Document type Journal Article ; Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't ; Systematic Review
    ZDB-ID 1162323-8
    ISSN 1879-2219 ; 0966-6362
    ISSN (online) 1879-2219
    ISSN 0966-6362
    DOI 10.1016/j.gaitpost.2020.07.069
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