The effect of occupation-based postural stability training on postural stability and occupational performance in visually impaired individuals: A randomised controlled trial
British Journal of Occupational Therapy, cilt.84, sa.11, ss.673-683, 2021 (SCI-Expanded, SSCI, Scopus)
- Yayın Türü: Makale / Tam Makale
- Cilt numarası: 84 Sayı: 11
- Basım Tarihi: 2021
- Doi Numarası: 10.1177/0308022620988468
- Dergi Adı: British Journal of Occupational Therapy
- Derginin Tarandığı İndeksler: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Social Sciences Citation Index (SSCI), Scopus, ASSIA, CINAHL, Psycinfo, DIALNET
- Sayfa Sayıları: ss.673-683
- Anahtar Kelimeler: Visually impaired, occupational therapy, activities of daily living, postural stability
- Sağlık Bilimleri Üniversitesi Adresli: Evet
Özet
Introduction: The purpose of this research was to examine the effect of occupation-based postural stability training on occupational performance and postural stability in visually impaired individuals. Method: The research was designed as pre-test/post-test, with two groups (study group and control group). A total of 34 individuals with visual impairment were randomly assigned to the two groups. Participants were evaluated using a sociodemographic information form, the Biodex Balance System for postural stability, the Canadian Occupational Performance Measurement for assessing performance and satisfaction of occupations and the semi-structured interview form. The control group received only postural stability training with the Biodex Balance System and the study group received individualised occupation-based postural stability training with the Biodex Balance System BBS during a 12-week intervention (24 sessions). Results: A statistically significant difference was found between the postural stability values of the study group and the control group when looking at pre and post-training measurements (p < 0.05). It was observed that there was an improvement in the postural stability of the participants in both groups. There was a statistically significant increase in the occupational performance and satisfaction of participants in the study group (p < 0.01). Conclusion: Adding person-centred, meaningful and purposeful occupations into rehabilitation programmes that use technological devices increases functionality in activities of daily living.