Pub Date : 2024-01-01Epub Date: 2023-07-19DOI: 10.5114/biolsport.2024.129471
Andreja Milutinović, Vladimir Jakovljević, Milinko Dabović, Aaron T Scanlan, Dragan Radovanović, Aleksandra Orlova, Emilija Stojanović
The aim of this study was to compare knee extensor and flexor strength recovery following anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) reconstruction between bone-patellar tendon-bone (BPTB) and hamstring tendon (HT) grafts in international male soccer players undergoing comparable 6-month rehabilitation programmes. Seventeen players underwent ACL reconstruction with either an autogenous BPTB graft or HT graft. Knee extensor and flexor peak torques were measured at 3 months and 6 months in the injured and contralateral legs following surgery using isokinetic dynamometry. The moderate-large asymmetries in knee extensor peak torque between legs at 3 months across graft types (BPTB: p = 0.002, g = -0.94; HT: p = 0.02, g = -0.55) were reduced to trivial asymmetries at 6 months (BPTB: p = 0.30, g = -0.19; HT: p = 0.40, g = -0.16), with a non-significant difference in limb symmetry index (LSI) between grafts at 6 months (p = 0.62, g = -0.24). Similarly, moderate-large asymmetries in knee flexor peak torque between legs at 3 months across graft types (BPTB: p = 0.13, g = -0.50; HT: p = 0.01, g = -0.97) were reduced to trivial-small asymmetries at 6 months (BPTB: p = 0.25, g = 0.18; HT: p = 0.01, g = -0.47); however, a superior LSI was evident with BPTB compared to HT grafts at 6 months (p = 0.007, g = 1.43, large). Strength and conditioning professionals working with soccer players who are rehabilitating from ACL reconstruction after receiving a HT graft should give adequate attention to delivering suitable hamstring exercises that ensure optimal strength restoration.
{"title":"A comparison in knee flexor and extensor strength following ACL reconstruction in international, male soccer players receiving patellar tendon or hamstrings grafts.","authors":"Andreja Milutinović, Vladimir Jakovljević, Milinko Dabović, Aaron T Scanlan, Dragan Radovanović, Aleksandra Orlova, Emilija Stojanović","doi":"10.5114/biolsport.2024.129471","DOIUrl":"10.5114/biolsport.2024.129471","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>The aim of this study was to compare knee extensor and flexor strength recovery following anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) reconstruction between bone-patellar tendon-bone (BPTB) and hamstring tendon (HT) grafts in international male soccer players undergoing comparable 6-month rehabilitation programmes. Seventeen players underwent ACL reconstruction with either an autogenous BPTB graft or HT graft. Knee extensor and flexor peak torques were measured at 3 months and 6 months in the injured and contralateral legs following surgery using isokinetic dynamometry. The <i>moderate-large</i> asymmetries in knee extensor peak torque between legs at 3 months across graft types (BPTB: p = 0.002, g = -0.94; HT: p = 0.02, g = -0.55) were reduced to <i>trivial</i> asymmetries at 6 months (BPTB: p = 0.30, g = -0.19; HT: p = 0.40, g = -0.16), with a non-significant difference in limb symmetry index (LSI) between grafts at 6 months (p = 0.62, g = -0.24). Similarly, <i>moderate-large</i> asymmetries in knee flexor peak torque between legs at 3 months across graft types (BPTB: p = 0.13, g = -0.50; HT: p = 0.01, g = -0.97) were reduced to <i>trivial-small</i> asymmetries at 6 months (BPTB: p = 0.25, g = 0.18; HT: p = 0.01, g = -0.47); however, a superior LSI was evident with BPTB compared to HT grafts at 6 months (p = 0.007, g = 1.43, <i>large</i>). Strength and conditioning professionals working with soccer players who are rehabilitating from ACL reconstruction after receiving a HT graft should give adequate attention to delivering suitable hamstring exercises that ensure optimal strength restoration.</p>","PeriodicalId":53208,"journal":{"name":"World Federation of Occupational Therapists Bulletin","volume":"78 1","pages":"107-117"},"PeriodicalIF":5.6,"publicationDate":"2024-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC10765446/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"71065403","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Pub Date : 2023-07-03DOI: 10.1080/14473828.2023.2245737
Shovan Saha
Welcome to this special section on assistive technology (AT) in the WFOT Bulletin. This section is anticipated to provide ameaningful forum for the discussion of AT from the global fraternity of occupational therapists, as they put forth their unique experiences, perspectives and scientific work, whichmay ultimately result in outcomes and benefits for people around the world. The articles presented in this issue reflect meaningful efforts at documenting outcomes and benefits from these varying perspectives. Technology has evolved from analog electronic and mechanical devices to digital technology; advancements included personal computers, the internet, information and communication technology, the introduction of robotics and early artificial intelligence (AI), 3D printing, virtual reality, automated vehicle and telerehabilitation. Technology is driving the future, but this pose challenges for occupational therapists as well as opportunities. It has changed the way we perform activities of daily living (ADL) and created new ways for occupational therapists to assess and provide intervention services (Liu, 2018). In the WHO-UNICEF Global Report of Assistive Technology (2022), the positive impact of assistive products goes far beyond improving health, wealth, well-being, participation and inclusion of individual users; families and societies also benefit. According to this report, there is estimated more than 2.5 billion people who would benefit from one or more assistive products and this number is projected to rise to 3.5 billion by 2050. There is considerable global inequity among countries in terms of access to assistive products, varying from 3% to 90% (WHO, 2019). The numbers captured are enormous and the span of access is skewed, occupational therapists can play a critical role in easing the burden by playing the role of an advocate, creator, facilitator, trainer, policy decisions, guidelines, reducing the gaps in service provision, availability and necessary support to obtain the devices. The global fraternity of occupational therapists is entering a new era of occupational therapy practice which coincides with the emerging technologies, creating challenges to our current practices while also presenting new opportunities in enabling occupation. Occupational therapy provides a unique perspective in regard to the assessment and provision of assistive devices for their service users (Thawisuk et al., 2022). Although occupational therapists realize the importance of AT in different walks of functional life, very little evidence suggests that occupational therapists are actively engaged in all key domains of AT like conceptualizing, designing, crafting and customizing AT to suit the needs of individuals. Occupational therapists may play a critical role in ameliorating identified barriers by enhancing level of awareness, making devices affordable by getting involved in utilized of indigenization of materials, enhance service provision, monitor qu
{"title":"Occupational therapy making inroads in the domain of assistive technology","authors":"Shovan Saha","doi":"10.1080/14473828.2023.2245737","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1080/14473828.2023.2245737","url":null,"abstract":"Welcome to this special section on assistive technology (AT) in the WFOT Bulletin. This section is anticipated to provide ameaningful forum for the discussion of AT from the global fraternity of occupational therapists, as they put forth their unique experiences, perspectives and scientific work, whichmay ultimately result in outcomes and benefits for people around the world. The articles presented in this issue reflect meaningful efforts at documenting outcomes and benefits from these varying perspectives. Technology has evolved from analog electronic and mechanical devices to digital technology; advancements included personal computers, the internet, information and communication technology, the introduction of robotics and early artificial intelligence (AI), 3D printing, virtual reality, automated vehicle and telerehabilitation. Technology is driving the future, but this pose challenges for occupational therapists as well as opportunities. It has changed the way we perform activities of daily living (ADL) and created new ways for occupational therapists to assess and provide intervention services (Liu, 2018). In the WHO-UNICEF Global Report of Assistive Technology (2022), the positive impact of assistive products goes far beyond improving health, wealth, well-being, participation and inclusion of individual users; families and societies also benefit. According to this report, there is estimated more than 2.5 billion people who would benefit from one or more assistive products and this number is projected to rise to 3.5 billion by 2050. There is considerable global inequity among countries in terms of access to assistive products, varying from 3% to 90% (WHO, 2019). The numbers captured are enormous and the span of access is skewed, occupational therapists can play a critical role in easing the burden by playing the role of an advocate, creator, facilitator, trainer, policy decisions, guidelines, reducing the gaps in service provision, availability and necessary support to obtain the devices. The global fraternity of occupational therapists is entering a new era of occupational therapy practice which coincides with the emerging technologies, creating challenges to our current practices while also presenting new opportunities in enabling occupation. Occupational therapy provides a unique perspective in regard to the assessment and provision of assistive devices for their service users (Thawisuk et al., 2022). Although occupational therapists realize the importance of AT in different walks of functional life, very little evidence suggests that occupational therapists are actively engaged in all key domains of AT like conceptualizing, designing, crafting and customizing AT to suit the needs of individuals. Occupational therapists may play a critical role in ameliorating identified barriers by enhancing level of awareness, making devices affordable by getting involved in utilized of indigenization of materials, enhance service provision, monitor qu","PeriodicalId":53208,"journal":{"name":"World Federation of Occupational Therapists Bulletin","volume":"152 1","pages":"106 - 108"},"PeriodicalIF":1.6,"publicationDate":"2023-07-03","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"139363857","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Pub Date : 2023-07-03DOI: 10.1080/14473828.2023.2221874
Betty Kuok, Natasha A Layton, A. Volkert, Lissa Selga
ABSTRACT Mentoring relationships are pathways to the sharing of tacit knowledge regarding the realities of professional practice, and good evidence supports the efficacy of mentorship among occupational therapists. Mentorship in specific practice areas can be difficult to recruit, and alternative mentoring models and platforms are emerging. This article presents a model of short-term group mentoring using a remote platform in the assistive technology (AT) practice arena. Conducted as a quality improvement activity within two professional associations, four volunteer mentees and five mentors engaged in three 75-minute Zoom-based mentoring sessions over three months. Content was collaboratively designed by a mentee/ mentor dyad from both professional associations. Pre and post-surveys were conducted and analysed to explore the experiences and outcomes for all participants. Positive outcomes for both mentees and mentors were reported, with a range of benefits identified in this small pilot study, Small group time-limited mentoring on topics of mutual interest are likely to be a time effective ‘starting point’ to partially meet mentorship needs. Mentoring remains an enduring and relevant pathway to support occupational therapists to do, to be and to become reflective and competent practitioners. In the face of pragmatic constraints, strategies such as short-term mentoring, group mentoring, and mentoring in a focal practice area, show great promise and may support further mentoring actions. Use of increasingly ubiquitous virtual/remote platforms, particularly in the twenty-first century and with the influence of pandemic-related distancing, are a promising enabler of connection.
{"title":"Group e-mentoring: Learnings from a pilot of assistive technology group mentoring in Australia","authors":"Betty Kuok, Natasha A Layton, A. Volkert, Lissa Selga","doi":"10.1080/14473828.2023.2221874","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1080/14473828.2023.2221874","url":null,"abstract":"ABSTRACT Mentoring relationships are pathways to the sharing of tacit knowledge regarding the realities of professional practice, and good evidence supports the efficacy of mentorship among occupational therapists. Mentorship in specific practice areas can be difficult to recruit, and alternative mentoring models and platforms are emerging. This article presents a model of short-term group mentoring using a remote platform in the assistive technology (AT) practice arena. Conducted as a quality improvement activity within two professional associations, four volunteer mentees and five mentors engaged in three 75-minute Zoom-based mentoring sessions over three months. Content was collaboratively designed by a mentee/ mentor dyad from both professional associations. Pre and post-surveys were conducted and analysed to explore the experiences and outcomes for all participants. Positive outcomes for both mentees and mentors were reported, with a range of benefits identified in this small pilot study, Small group time-limited mentoring on topics of mutual interest are likely to be a time effective ‘starting point’ to partially meet mentorship needs. Mentoring remains an enduring and relevant pathway to support occupational therapists to do, to be and to become reflective and competent practitioners. In the face of pragmatic constraints, strategies such as short-term mentoring, group mentoring, and mentoring in a focal practice area, show great promise and may support further mentoring actions. Use of increasingly ubiquitous virtual/remote platforms, particularly in the twenty-first century and with the influence of pandemic-related distancing, are a promising enabler of connection.","PeriodicalId":53208,"journal":{"name":"World Federation of Occupational Therapists Bulletin","volume":"79 1","pages":"165 - 172"},"PeriodicalIF":1.6,"publicationDate":"2023-07-03","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"49336229","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Pub Date : 2023-07-03DOI: 10.1080/14473828.2023.2224608
Chiyomi Yatsu, C. Thawisuk, D. P. Yao, Kaoru Inoue
ABSTRACT Access and effective use of assistive technology should be considered in a regional context. In Japan, the population is ageing at an exceptional rate, and the workforce shortage in elderly care is a serious concern. Implementing robotic technology on person transfer lifts (PTL) is hoped to improve the safety and quality of care for both the caregiver and the care recipient. This review aims to summarize the recent literature on PTL usage within Japanese medical care and social welfare. Seven articles met the inclusion criteria. Our results demonstrated that most included articles were conducted in residential care in Japan. Various types of PTL were employed, with the sit-to-stand type being preferred. Overall, the use of PTL yields positive outcomes for both the caregiver and the care recipient. The provision of adequate training and a concern for dignity were identified as key factors in successful PTL acceptance and usage.
{"title":"The use of person-transfer-lift in the field of elderly care in Japan ∼ a scoping review","authors":"Chiyomi Yatsu, C. Thawisuk, D. P. Yao, Kaoru Inoue","doi":"10.1080/14473828.2023.2224608","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1080/14473828.2023.2224608","url":null,"abstract":"ABSTRACT Access and effective use of assistive technology should be considered in a regional context. In Japan, the population is ageing at an exceptional rate, and the workforce shortage in elderly care is a serious concern. Implementing robotic technology on person transfer lifts (PTL) is hoped to improve the safety and quality of care for both the caregiver and the care recipient. This review aims to summarize the recent literature on PTL usage within Japanese medical care and social welfare. Seven articles met the inclusion criteria. Our results demonstrated that most included articles were conducted in residential care in Japan. Various types of PTL were employed, with the sit-to-stand type being preferred. Overall, the use of PTL yields positive outcomes for both the caregiver and the care recipient. The provision of adequate training and a concern for dignity were identified as key factors in successful PTL acceptance and usage.","PeriodicalId":53208,"journal":{"name":"World Federation of Occupational Therapists Bulletin","volume":"79 1","pages":"155 - 164"},"PeriodicalIF":1.6,"publicationDate":"2023-07-03","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"45283583","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Pub Date : 2023-07-01DOI: 10.1080/14473828.2023.2220993
Madison Wilson, Matilde Cervantes-Navarrete, T. Mallette, D. Cloutier, Shannon Freeman, S. Carroll
ABSTRACT This study investigated the lived experience of older adults living in urban and rural geographies to identify and describe important contextual differences and clinical implications for occupational therapists. Community-dwelling older adults (N = 42) were recruited for this study which employed semi-structured interviews conducted over 19 months. A thematic analysis was undertaken to develop our qualitative findings. Two themes emerged, (1) Links to occupational therapy (2) Assistive technologies awareness and use. Occupational therapists utilizing a person-centered approach that considers personalities, infrastructure, care partner engagement, and geographical context, are more likely to achieve the best outcomes. Rural older adults are an underserved population, while urban older adults experience infrastructure barriers to engage with assistive technologies. Occupational therapists can serve as advocates along with their clients to improve equitable access to assistive technology for all.
{"title":"Exploring the implications for occupational therapy in relation to assistive-technology access and use in urban and rural Canadian communities","authors":"Madison Wilson, Matilde Cervantes-Navarrete, T. Mallette, D. Cloutier, Shannon Freeman, S. Carroll","doi":"10.1080/14473828.2023.2220993","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1080/14473828.2023.2220993","url":null,"abstract":"ABSTRACT This study investigated the lived experience of older adults living in urban and rural geographies to identify and describe important contextual differences and clinical implications for occupational therapists. Community-dwelling older adults (N = 42) were recruited for this study which employed semi-structured interviews conducted over 19 months. A thematic analysis was undertaken to develop our qualitative findings. Two themes emerged, (1) Links to occupational therapy (2) Assistive technologies awareness and use. Occupational therapists utilizing a person-centered approach that considers personalities, infrastructure, care partner engagement, and geographical context, are more likely to achieve the best outcomes. Rural older adults are an underserved population, while urban older adults experience infrastructure barriers to engage with assistive technologies. Occupational therapists can serve as advocates along with their clients to improve equitable access to assistive technology for all.","PeriodicalId":53208,"journal":{"name":"World Federation of Occupational Therapists Bulletin","volume":"79 1","pages":"134 - 141"},"PeriodicalIF":1.6,"publicationDate":"2023-07-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"43039393","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Pub Date : 2023-07-01DOI: 10.1080/14473828.2023.2219476
Maria-Loreta Miskala
{"title":"Case study: Benefits and challenges of automated assistive technology devices for spinal cord-injured citizens in Greece","authors":"Maria-Loreta Miskala","doi":"10.1080/14473828.2023.2219476","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1080/14473828.2023.2219476","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":53208,"journal":{"name":"World Federation of Occupational Therapists Bulletin","volume":"1 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":1.6,"publicationDate":"2023-07-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"43886593","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Pub Date : 2023-05-31DOI: 10.1080/14473828.2023.2214755
Natasha A Layton, M. Hoyle, A. Lo, L. Callaway, E. Smith, Rosalie H. Wang, K. Baudin, C. Pettersson, Rosemary Joan Gowran
ABSTRACT Occupational therapy, people, and assistive technology have a longstanding relationship. Occupational therapists have the broadest scope of allied health practice across the breadth of assistive products and advisory services. This commentary revisits key foundations of occupational therapy and assistive technology practice. It then examines the recent recommendations made within the inaugural WHO/UNICEF Global Report on Assistive Technology. Drawing on international exemplars of diverse practice and leadership linked to each of the report’s Recommendations, this article demonstrates core roles for occupational therapists as leaders and change agents in delivering on the imperatives identified for assistive technology and assistive technology users globally.
{"title":"Occupational therapy and its roles in implementing the WHO/UNICEF global report on assistive technology","authors":"Natasha A Layton, M. Hoyle, A. Lo, L. Callaway, E. Smith, Rosalie H. Wang, K. Baudin, C. Pettersson, Rosemary Joan Gowran","doi":"10.1080/14473828.2023.2214755","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1080/14473828.2023.2214755","url":null,"abstract":"ABSTRACT Occupational therapy, people, and assistive technology have a longstanding relationship. Occupational therapists have the broadest scope of allied health practice across the breadth of assistive products and advisory services. This commentary revisits key foundations of occupational therapy and assistive technology practice. It then examines the recent recommendations made within the inaugural WHO/UNICEF Global Report on Assistive Technology. Drawing on international exemplars of diverse practice and leadership linked to each of the report’s Recommendations, this article demonstrates core roles for occupational therapists as leaders and change agents in delivering on the imperatives identified for assistive technology and assistive technology users globally.","PeriodicalId":53208,"journal":{"name":"World Federation of Occupational Therapists Bulletin","volume":"79 1","pages":"109 - 117"},"PeriodicalIF":1.6,"publicationDate":"2023-05-31","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"42006775","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Pub Date : 2023-05-23DOI: 10.1080/14473828.2023.2197735
Aaron Roel Porta, Jessica Garabal-Barbeira, Thais Pousada García
ABSTRACT Introduction: Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS) is a neurodegenerative disease that in its evolution affects the occupational performance of the person. This may require the use of different assistive technology in order to improve the communication possibilities and, by extension, personal autonomy. Objective: to identify the perspective of people with ALS in relation to the influence of communication processes in their occupations and to explore possible Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) in the occupational therapy intervention process. Methods: A descriptive and observational quantitative study of a series of cases with a transversal temporal perspective. The ALS-FRS-R, ACIS, ATD PA and PIADS instruments have been used. The sample consisted of 10 people with ALS. Results: The level to which the person normally incorporates the device into his life does not depend on the functional health situation derived from ALS. The AAC that has had the greatest impact on the participants has been the APP voice assistant. An informative guide on AAC has been developed for people with ALS and families. Conclusions: The functions of the occupational therapist in the intervention with support products for communication (assessment, planning, intervention and monitoring) are transcendental for the promotion of personal autonomy of people with ALS because thanks to the incorporation of the communication device they can continue to develop, participate and make their own decisions in freedom.
{"title":"Impact on occupations and social participation derived from communication processes in people with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis","authors":"Aaron Roel Porta, Jessica Garabal-Barbeira, Thais Pousada García","doi":"10.1080/14473828.2023.2197735","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1080/14473828.2023.2197735","url":null,"abstract":"ABSTRACT Introduction: Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS) is a neurodegenerative disease that in its evolution affects the occupational performance of the person. This may require the use of different assistive technology in order to improve the communication possibilities and, by extension, personal autonomy. Objective: to identify the perspective of people with ALS in relation to the influence of communication processes in their occupations and to explore possible Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) in the occupational therapy intervention process. Methods: A descriptive and observational quantitative study of a series of cases with a transversal temporal perspective. The ALS-FRS-R, ACIS, ATD PA and PIADS instruments have been used. The sample consisted of 10 people with ALS. Results: The level to which the person normally incorporates the device into his life does not depend on the functional health situation derived from ALS. The AAC that has had the greatest impact on the participants has been the APP voice assistant. An informative guide on AAC has been developed for people with ALS and families. Conclusions: The functions of the occupational therapist in the intervention with support products for communication (assessment, planning, intervention and monitoring) are transcendental for the promotion of personal autonomy of people with ALS because thanks to the incorporation of the communication device they can continue to develop, participate and make their own decisions in freedom.","PeriodicalId":53208,"journal":{"name":"World Federation of Occupational Therapists Bulletin","volume":"79 1","pages":"147 - 154"},"PeriodicalIF":1.6,"publicationDate":"2023-05-23","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"42116210","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
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