Publications by authors named "E Johan Foster"
In response to notable increases in tick-associated illnesses in the United States, recent public health policies encouraged multi-sector collaborative approaches to preventing vector-borne diseases. Primary prevention strategies focus on educating the public about risks for tick-borne diseases and encouraging adoption of personal protection strategies. Accurate descriptions of when and where people are at risk for tick-borne diseases aid in the optimization of prevention messaging.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFThe concept of functional cognition has been variously defined, but at its core relates to how cognitive and performance abilities are integrated and used in everyday life. Functional cognition is a fundamental element of occupational performance, and functional cognitive assessment and intervention are central to how occupational therapy can improve client outcomes. Attendees at a conference convened by the American Occupational Therapy Foundation identified areas where the construct of functional cognition required further clarification.
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- A chronic subdural haematoma (cSDH) is an increasingly common condition in older adults, characterized by a collection of fluid and blood in the subdural space, with no existing guidelines for optimal care from symptom onset to recovery.
- This paper outlines the creation of consensus-based recommendations for the management of cSDH, developed by a multidisciplinary committee that included healthcare professionals, patients, and caregivers.
- The final guideline features 67 recommendations spread across eight themes, addressing key aspects such as diagnosis, surgical procedures, non-operative management, and post-operative care despite a general lack of high-quality evidence in the literature.
Objective: This systematic review aims to examine the conceptualization and measurement of participation among people with Parkinson's disease (PD) and the factors, such as facilitators and barriers, linked to participation in this population.
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