Cognition and Occupational Therapy

Supporting your patient’s mobility and cognition 

Occupational therapists are providing vital rehabilitation support for those impacted by COVID, especially with many of those experiencing the long-term effects of this illness, including fatigue and/or cognitive impairment. 

Social isolation is another issue impacting many vulnerable or elderly people, who may have needed to distance themselves from their social activities and family. This can lead to the deterioration in physical ability and the feeling of loneliness, both issues that can lead to a decline in mental health*. 

 

*https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC7324344/ 

Cognition

Products

So that you can continue to provide for your patient's needs, we have compiled a list of tools commonly used to support occupational therapy assessments: 

Brief Cognitive Status Exam

The BCSE evaluates global cognitive functioning in patients with dementia, mild learning disabilities, or suspected Alzheimer’s disease 

Beery-Buktenica Developmental Test of Visual-Motor Integration

The Beery VMI assesses visual-motor skills in children and adults that can lead to learning, neuropsychological and behaviour problems                                                                          

Bruininks Motor Ability Test

The BMAT is an individually, administered standardized test of gross and fine motor skills for adults 40 and older, and is an adaptation of the trusted BOT™-2   

 

Cognitive Linguistic Quick Test-Plus

The CLQT+ quickly measures cognitive and linguistic strengths and weaknesses in five cognitive domains (Attention, Memory, Executive Functions, Language, and Visuospatial Skills)

Repeatable Battery for the Assessment of Neuropsychological Status Update

The RBANS™ Update provides a battery to measure cognitive decline or improvement across immediate memory, visuospatial/constructional, language, attention, and delayed memory

Rivermead Behavioural Memory Test, Third Edition

The RBMT-3 predicts everyday memory problems in people with acquired, non-progressive brain injury and monitor change over time                                                                                   

The Test of Everyday Attention

The TEA measures selective attention, sustained attention and attentional switching that can be used analytically to identify different patterns of attentional breakdown               

Vineland Adaptive Behavior Scales, Third Edition

The Vineland-3 is the leading instrument for supporting the diagnosis of intellectual and developmental disabilities. Designed to meet any adaptive behaviour assessment need