Objective. Fatigue is an overwhelming rheumatoid arthritis (RA) symptom caused by interacting clinical and psychosocial
factors. Cognitive–behavioral therapy (CBT) addresses links between thoughts, feelings, and behaviors and uses
cognitive restruc...
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Prof Alison Hammond's Outputs (144)
A randomised controlled trial of occupational therapy for people with early rheumatoid arthritis
Journal Article
Hammond, A. A randomised controlled trial of occupational therapy for people with early rheumatoid arthritis. Annals of the Rheumatic Diseases, 63(1), 23. https://doi.org/10.1136/ard.2002.001511Background: Occupational therapy (OT) aims at improving performance of daily living tasks, facilitating successful adjustments in lifestyle, and preventing losses of function.
Objective: To evaluate the effects of a pragmatic, comprehensive OT progr... Read More about A randomised controlled trial of occupational therapy for people with early rheumatoid arthritis.
What is the role of the occupational therapist?
Journal Article
Hammond, A. What is the role of the occupational therapist?. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.berh.2004.04.001Occupational therapy (OT) is widely provided for people with chronic musculoskeletal conditions. The aims are to improve their ability to perform daily occupations (i.e. activities and valued life roles at work, in the home, at leisure and socially),... Read More about What is the role of the occupational therapist?.
Rehabilitation in musculoskeletal diseases
Journal Article
Hammond, A. Rehabilitation in musculoskeletal diseases. Best Practice and Research: Clinical Rheumatology, 22(3), 435-449. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.berh.2008.02.003Occupational therapy and vocational rehabilitation are increasingly available for people with musculoskeletal diseases. Occupational therapy aims to improve or maintain function in work, leisure, self-care and domestic activities, social roles, and p... Read More about Rehabilitation in musculoskeletal diseases.