Study	Reason for exclusion
Chandler 1999	This RCT had components that could be described as occupational therapy although they were administered by a physiotherapist. However overall the study had physiotherapeutic aims. This trial is included in the review ' Physiotherapy for patients with Parkinson's disease'.
Comella 1994	This RCT had exercises that were administered by a physiotherapist and by an occupational therapist. However overall the study had physiotherapeutic aims. This trial is included in the review ' Physiotherapy for patients with Parkinson's disease'.
Gibberd1981	In this RCT the patients were assessed by an occupational therapist. However no details were given as to the nature and extent of the occupational therapy in the treatment. Overall the study had physiotherapeutic aims. This trial is included in the review ' Physiotherapy for patients with Parkinson's disease'.
Jain 2004	This RCT examined occupational therapy for people with Multiple System Atrophy.
Meshak 2002	This RCT compared two forms of an occupational therapy intervention ‐ participants were randomised as to the order in which they used the differently weighted spoons and wrist cuffs often supplied by occupational therapists in an attempt to decrease hand tremor.
Mohr 1996	In this RCT the patients in the behavioural therapy group were given relaxation training, specific training of motor performance tailored to patients problems using visual and auditory cues, and training in social interactions by role playing. The therapy was conducted by clinical psychologists. However these types of interventions are also used by occupational therapists. Overall the trial had physiotherapeutic and psychological aims. This trial is included in the review ' A comparison of physiotherapy techniques for patients with Parkinson’s Disease'.
Patti 1996	In this RCT the patients had an individual rehabilitation program tailored to their needs, and this included the input of an occupational therapist. However no details were given as to the nature and extent of the occupational therapy in the treatment. Overall the study had physiotherapeutic aims. This trial is included in the review ' Physiotherapy for patients with Parkinson's disease'.
Shiba 1999	In this RCT a comparison was made of visual and auditory stimulation on the gait of patients. These types of stimulation are used by occupational therapists. Overall the study had physiotherapeutic aims. This trial is included in the review 'A comparison of physiotherapy techniques for patients with Parkinson’s Disease'.