Publications by authors named "S A Rotenberg"
Background: Errorless learning is an intervention technique used in acquired brain injury (ABI) rehabilitation. To support the use of this intervention within occupational therapy practice, it is important to know how errorless learning has been applied to (re)train daily functions.
Objectives: To describe the empirical literature on errorless learning applied to everyday functioning in adults with ABI.
Article Synopsis
- The ASPIRE intervention aims to enhance the daily life performance of older adults with subjective cognitive decline (SCD) or mild cognitive impairment (MCI) over a 10-week period.
- It was compared to a Brain Education control group to evaluate its effectiveness in improving daily activities and overall satisfaction, along with health-related quality of life and cognitive test performance.
- The study utilized a double-blind, randomized controlled trial design involving 264 older adults, with evaluations conducted over six months to assess the sustainability of any improvements.
Objective: To investigate brain injury (BI) associations' perspectives regarding the impacts of the second year of the COVID-19 pandemic on individuals with BI and BI associations services across Canada.
Methods: This qualitative descriptive study included 26 representatives of Canadian BI associations that participated in six online focus groups to discuss the effects of the second year of the pandemic on clients living with BI and on the provision of community services.
Results: Findings revealed three main themes: 1) ongoing pandemic-related challenges faced by clients living with BI, including worsening mental health and basic needs insecurities, difficulties faced by clients in adhering to safety measures, and ongoing technological issues; 2) ongoing adaptations to accommodate clients' needs, including offering tailored services, ensuring consistent and transparent safety measures, and providing hybrid services; and 3) developing a sustainable 'new normal' aligned with association mandates and resources by expanding networks and building resilience.
Article Synopsis
- The study aims to assess and improve the accessibility of primary health facilities for people with disabilities in Luuka District, Uganda, recognizing the health disparities faced by this group.
- A tool called the Disability Awareness Checklist (DAC) was adapted and pilot-tested, involving youth researchers with disabilities in the adaptation process, to measure accessibility across various indicators.
- Results showed low median accessibility scores (17.8% overall), with the highest scores in universal design, indicating significant room for improvement in staff training and service linkages.