Browsing School of Rehabilitation Therapy Critically Appraised Topics in Rehabilitation Therapy (CATS) by Publish Date
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The Role of Occupational Performance in Prediction of Drug and Alcohol Abstinence in a Substance Abuse Population
(2005-07-21)CLINICAL BOTTOM LINE: There is some low level evidence that suggests aspects of occupational performance are predictive of abstinence from drugs. However, more rigorous research must be done before a direct link can be ... -
Limited Evidence Suggests That Gel Cushions Are More Effective Than Foam Cushions For Providing Pressure Relief
(2005-07-21)CLINICAL QUESTION: In a population of individuals who use wheelchairs daily and are at risk for pressure sores, are gel-filled cushions more effective than foam cushions for providing pressure relief? CLINICAL BOTTOM ... -
External cognitive compensatory strategies may be effective in improving functional independence (ADL’s and IADL’s) in young adults with acquired/traumatic brain injury
(2005-07-21)CLINICAL QUESTION: Are external cognitive compensatory strategies effective in improving functional independence (ADL’s and IADL’s) in young adults with acquired/traumatic brain injury? CLINICAL BOTTOM LINE: There is ... -
Pre-exercise stretching does not prevent lower limb running injuries
(2005-07-21)CLINICAL QUESTION: Does pre-exercise stretching reduce the incidence of lower limb soft tissue injuries in young adult runners (≤ 35 years old)? CLINICAL BOTTOM LINE: Studies involving young, healthy, male military ... -
Glucosamine May Reduce Pain in Individuals with Knee Osteoarthritis
(2005-07-21)Clinical Question: Does treatment with oral glucosamine reduce the progression of joint structure and symptoms in people with knee osteoarthritis? Clinical Bottom Line: The effectiveness of oral glucosamine in reducing ... -
Group Intervention for Concurrent Disorders Involving Substance Abuse and Psychosis Appears to be an Effective Way of Providing an Integrated Service
(2005-07-21)CLINICAL QUESTION: Is group intervention effective in reducing marijuana use in patients who are experiencing their first episode of psychosis? CLINICAL BOTTOM LINE: Group intervention for dual diagnosis appears to ... -
Sensory Strategies Appear to Improve Classroom Behaviours and Attention in Children with Psychiatric Disabilities
(2005-07-21)CLINICAL QUESTION: Does the use of sensory strategies within a structured activity and school setting improve the behaviours and attention of preschool and school age children with psychiatric disorders with attention ... -
Stronger Evidence is Needed to Determine if Exercise is Effective in Improving Hand Function in Women ≥ 50 Years of Age with Hand Osteoarthritis
(2005-07-21)CLINICAL QUESTION: Is exercise effective in improving hand function in women 50 years of age and older with hand OA? CLINICAL BOTTOM LINE: The value of exercise in improving hand function in women ≥ 50 years of age ...