Occupational therapy: evidence-based interventions for stroke

Abstract

Persons with stroke are commonly provided rehabilitation by occupational therapists. Occupational therapy endeavors to restore the person's independence in activities of daily living, skills in functional performance, infuse evidence-based practice to assure that interventions are efficacious and cost effective. This article reviews the literature and describes a variety of evidence-based interventions. This review will provide physicians and other health care provider's insights about the best practices in occupational therapy.