Working with clients of higher weight in Australia: Findings from a national survey exploring occupational therapy practice.

Introduction: Occupational therapists are key members of the multidisciplinary team and regularly work with people of higher weight across age groups and practice settings. There is limited existing research regarding the occupational therapy role with this client group. The aim of this study was to explore occupational therapy practice and barriers to service provision for Australian occupational therapists working with clients of higher weight.

Factors influencing selection for rehabilitation after stroke: a questionnaire using case scenarios to investigate physician perspectives and level of agreement.

Objectives: To explore the key factors involved in decision making when selecting patients for rehabilitation after stroke and to examine the level of agreement among physician assessors regarding admission to rehabilitation.

Design: Questionnaire.

Setting: Health services with rehabilitation units in Victoria, Australia.