An analysis of computer-related articles in occupational therapy periodicals. Am J Occup Ther 1993 Jan;47(1):25-9
Date
01/01/1993Pubmed ID
8418673DOI
10.5014/ajot.47.1.25Scopus ID
2-s2.0-0027343930 (requires institutional sign-in at Scopus site) 10 CitationsAbstract
The introduction of personal computers in the late 1970s and early 1980s has affected occupational therapy. Nine journals, three trade newspapers, and one series book published over an 11-year period by four English-speaking countries were catalogued for articles pertaining to computer use in occupational therapy. This investigation yielded 174 articles that were categorized by information type, application of computers covered, sophistication of technology, computer brand, and country of publication. Most articles provided general information, described clinical training applications, used an Apple computer, and were from an American publication. Few articles were reports of research. The percentage of computer-related articles has substantially increased in the observed 11-year period. These findings indicate increased computer use in occupational therapy.
Author List
Angelo J, Smith ROAuthor
Roger Smith PhD Professor in the Occupational Science & Technology department at University of Wisconsin - MilwaukeeMESH terms used to index this publication - Major topics in bold
Database Management SystemsDisabled Persons
Humans
Microcomputers
Occupational Therapy
Periodicals as Topic