neurological conditions occupational performance cognition executive functioning occupational therapy participation quality of life
Background. Parkinson's disease (PD) leads to cognitive dysfunction which limits participation and occupational performance. Cognitive Orientation to Daily Occupational Performance (CO-OP) approach is effective in other adult neurological populations and warrants investigation in PD. Purpose. To describe a study protocol evaluating the preliminary efficacy and feasibility of CO-OP approach in PD. Method. A randomised controlled trial (RCT) with adults with PD was assigned to either: CO-OP training-intensive (CO-OP-I, 20 sessions) or waitlist control (WLC) followed by CO-OP-standard (CO-OP-S, 10 sessions). Outcomes. Occupational performance and satisfaction of adults with PD in chosen goals. Measures will be obtained at baseline, post-intervention, and 3-month follow-up. Implications. As the first RCT focused on CO-OP in PD, this trial will provide evidence for the potential of this approach in PD and lay the groundwork for future large-scale trials.
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Title
Efficacy and Feasibility of the CO-OP Approach in Parkinson's Disease: RCT Study Protocol
Authors
Sarah Davies (Corresponding Author) - The University of Queensland
Hannah L. Gullo (Author) - The University of Queensland
Emmah Doig (Author) - The University of Queensland
Publication details
Canadian Journal of Occupational Therapy, Vol.90(4), pp.363-373