Publications by authors named "Anna J Neff"
Objectives: To examine real-time relationships between social interactions and poststroke mood and somatic symptoms in participants' daily environments.
Design: Prospective observational study using smartphone-based ecological momentary assessment (EMA) surveys 5 times a day for 2 weeks. Multilevel models were used to analyze data for concurrent and lagged associations.
Article Synopsis
- Occupational therapists play a key role in identifying and reducing fall hazards in the homes of older adults, with a study focusing on environmental risks that contribute to falls.
- A scoping review of literature from 1996 to 2019 identified 17 specific hazards, such as throw rugs, uneven surfaces, and poor lighting, that can lead to falls in community-dwelling older adults.
- The study provides a detailed list of these hazards and a conceptual framework that helps occupational therapists implement effective fall prevention strategies based on evidence.