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Dr Alison Porter-Armstrong's Outputs (8)

The Acceptability of Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) for Autistic Adults: A mixed-method study with autistic adults and clinicians. (2024)
Presentation / Conference Contribution
Kennedy, C., Bak-Klimek, A., O'Leary, L., & Porter-Armstrong, A. (2024, December). The Acceptability of Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) for Autistic Adults: A mixed-method study with autistic adults and clinicians. Presented at 21st Seattle Club Conference on Research in Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities, London

The use of robotics in occupational therapy research, practice and education: a scoping review (2024)
Presentation / Conference Contribution
Ryan, C., Maclean, F., Porter-Armstrong, A., & Abady, G. (2024, October). The use of robotics in occupational therapy research, practice and education: a scoping review. Presented at 1st Occupational Therapy Europe Congress, Kraków. Poland

Innovative technologies, like robotics, are advancing rapidly across health and rehabilitation. However, evidence underpinning the use of robotics in occupational therapy is unclear. A scoping review was
undertaken to map the existing literature on... Read More about The use of robotics in occupational therapy research, practice and education: a scoping review.

What do pulmonary rehabilitation participants want their educational sessions to comprise of? Exploring a participant-centered approach to designing pulmonary rehabilitation education (2024)
Presentation / Conference Contribution
Roberts, N. J., McAloney-Kocaman, K., Ring, N., Ray, E., Turnbull, L., Jelen, T., & Porter-Armstrong, A. (2024, May). What do pulmonary rehabilitation participants want their educational sessions to comprise of? Exploring a participant-centered approach to designing pulmonary rehabilitation education. Presented at American Thoracic Societey 2024, San Diego, US

What is the current use, classification and role of robotics in occupational therapy research, practice and education? A protocol for a scoping review (2024)
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Ryan, C., Porter-Armstrong, A., Maclean, F., & Abady, G. (2024). What is the current use, classification and role of robotics in occupational therapy research, practice and education? A protocol for a scoping review. Open Science Framework

Purpose: This scoping review aims to comprehensively identify, map and synthesise the current evidence on the use of robotics in occupational therapy research, practice, and education. The review will scope the current literature and focus upon the u... Read More about What is the current use, classification and role of robotics in occupational therapy research, practice and education? A protocol for a scoping review.

Application of immersive virtual reality mirror therapy for upper limb rehabilitation after stroke: a scoping review (2024)
Journal Article
Gebreheat, G., Antonopoulos, N., & Porter-Armstrong, A. (2024). Application of immersive virtual reality mirror therapy for upper limb rehabilitation after stroke: a scoping review. Neurological Sciences, 45(9), 4173-4184. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10072-024-07543-3

Mirror therapy is a commonly used rehabilitation intervention in post stroke upper limb rehabilitation. Despite many potential technological developments, mirror therapy is routinely delivered through the use of a static mirror or mirror box. This re... Read More about Application of immersive virtual reality mirror therapy for upper limb rehabilitation after stroke: a scoping review.

Socioeconomic and Geographic Barriers to Hearing Healthcare: The Patient's Perspective (2024)
Presentation / Conference Contribution
Kirkwood, M., Hussain, A., Porter-Armstrong, A., & Goman, A. (2024, February). Socioeconomic and Geographic Barriers to Hearing Healthcare: The Patient's Perspective. Poster presented at American Auditory Society 52nd Annual Scientific and Technology Meeting, Scottsdale, Arizona, USA

Objectives: Despite the widespread prevalence of hearing loss, many individuals encounter substantial barriers to accessing hearing healthcare and using technology. These challenges include financial
limitations, navigating complex healthcare syste... Read More about Socioeconomic and Geographic Barriers to Hearing Healthcare: The Patient's Perspective.

Spatial Neglect: An Exploration of Clinical Assessment Behaviour in Stroke Rehabilitation (2024)
Journal Article
Fisher, G., Quel de Oliveira, C., Stubbs, P. W., Power, E., Checketts, M., Porter-Armstrong, A., & Kennedy, D. S. (2024). Spatial Neglect: An Exploration of Clinical Assessment Behaviour in Stroke Rehabilitation. Clinical Rehabilitation, 38(5), 688-699. https://doi.org/10.1177/02692155241230270

Objective: There is a large gap between evidence-based recommendations for spatial neglect assessment and clinical practice in stroke rehabilitation. We aimed to describe factors that may contribute to this gap, clinician perceptions of an ideal asse... Read More about Spatial Neglect: An Exploration of Clinical Assessment Behaviour in Stroke Rehabilitation.