Citation: Hui, E., Tischler, V., Wong, G., Lau, T., & Spector, A. (2021). Systematic review of the current psychosocial interventions for people with moderate to severe dementia. International Journal of Geriatric Psychiatry, 36(9), 1313-1329. Link to publisher’s article.
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Whole-body vibration in children with disabilities demonstrates therapeutic potentials for pediatric cancer populations: A systematic review
Citation: Rustler, V., Daggelmann, J., Streckmann, F., Bloch, W., Baumann, F. (2019). Whole-body vibration in children with disabilities demonstrates therapeutic potentials for pediatric cancer populations: A systematic review. Supportive Care in Cancer, 27(2), 395-406. Link to publisher’s article.
Nonpharmacological interventions to improve depression, anxiety, and quality of life (QoL) in people with dementia: An overview of systematic reviews
Citation: Kishita, N., Backhouse, T., & Mioshi, E. (2020). Nonpharmacological interventions to improve depression, anxiety, and quality of life (QoL) in people with dementia: An overview of systematic reviews. Journal of Geriatric Psychiatry and Neurology, 33(1), 28-41. Link to publisher’s article.
The effectiveness of somatosensory retraining for improving sensory function in the arm following stroke: A systematic review
Citation: Turville, M., Cahill, L., Matyas, T., Blennerhassett, J., & Carey, L. (2019). The effectiveness of somatosensory retraining for improving sensory function in the arm following stroke: A systematic review. Clinical Rehabilitation, 33(5), 834-846. Link to publisher’s article.
A mini-review of virtual reality-based interventions to promote well-being for people living with dementia and mild cognitive impairment
Citation: D’Cunha, N., Nguyen, D., Naumovski, N., McKune, A., Kellett, J., Georgousopoulou, E., Frost, J., & Isbel, S. (2019). A mini-review of virtual reality-based interventions to promote well-being for people living with dementia and mild cognitive impairment. Gerontology, 65(4), 430-440. doi: 10.1159/000500040. Link to publisher’s article.
Sensory-based interventions for adults with dementia and alzheimer’s disease: A scoping review
Citation: Smith, B. & D’Amico, M. (2019). Sensory-based interventions for adults with dementia and alzheimer’s disease: A scoping review. Occupational Therapy in Health Care, 8(NL), 1-31. doi: 10.1080/07380577.2019.1608488. Link to publisher’s article.
Effects of timing and intensity of neurorehabilitation on functional outcome after traumatic brain injury: A systematic review and meta-analysis
Citation: Konigs, M., Beurskens, E., Snoep, L., Scherder, E., & Oosterlaan, J. (2018). Effects of timing and intensity of neurorehabilitation on functional outcome after traumatic brain injury: A systematic review and meta-analysis. Archives of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, 99(6),1149-1159. Link to publisher’s article.
Nonpharmacological approaches for behavioural and psychological symptoms of dementia in older adults: A systematic review of reviews
Citation: Legere, L., McNeill, S., Martin, L., Acorn, M., & An, D. (2017). Nonpharmacological approaches for behavioural and psychological symptoms of dementia in older adults: A systematic review. Journal of Clinical Nursing, 27, e1360-e1376. Link to publisher’s article.
Sensory processing patterns and swim skill acquisition of children with autism spectrum disorder.
Citation: Lawson, L., Mazurowski, M., & Petersen, S. (2017). Sensory processing patterns and swim skill acquisition of children with autism spectrum disorder. American Journal of Recreation Therapy, 16(2), 29-40. Link to publisher’s article.
Using snoezelen rooms to address maladaptive behavior in children with developmental disabilities
Citation: Hunt, B. & Nelson, R. (2014). Using snoezelen rooms to address maladaptive behavior in children with developmental disabilities. RT Wise Owls. Link to research synthesis.