{"title":"Perspectives on Promotion of Quality of Life for Individuals Recovering from Substance Abuse: Priority for Occupational Therapy Programmes","authors":"Lebogang Lefine, Annah Lesunyane","doi":"10.1080/0164212x.2023.2267182","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1080/0164212x.2023.2267182","url":null,"abstract":"AbstractThe prevalence of substance abuse in South Africa is growing fast, impacting negatively on quality of life. Individuals abusing substances present with impaired occupational functioning, which warrants occupational therapy intervention. Meaningful engagement in occupations contribute to well-being and quality of life of an individual. It is important for the occupational therapist to be aware of the enhancers of quality of life for the intervention programme of persons living with substance use issues. The barriers of quality of life need to be addressed in the programme in order to guard against relapse. A holistic approach to the intervention of substance abuse is of paramount importance.Keywords: Quality of lifeenhancersbarriersoccupational therapy interventionsubstance related disorders Disclosure statementNo potential conflict of interest was reported by the author(s).Additional informationFundingThe author(s) reported there is no funding associated with the work featured in this article.","PeriodicalId":44781,"journal":{"name":"Occupational Therapy in Mental Health","volume":"46 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-10-09","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"135141933","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Alexandra Armstrong, Clodagh Nolan, Katie Cremin, Niall Turner, Grainne Lawlor
{"title":"The Relationship Between Horticulture, Recovery and Occupational Therapy in Mental Health: A Scoping Review","authors":"Alexandra Armstrong, Clodagh Nolan, Katie Cremin, Niall Turner, Grainne Lawlor","doi":"10.1080/0164212x.2023.2262762","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1080/0164212x.2023.2262762","url":null,"abstract":"This scoping review aimed to establish if horticulture is an occupation-based intervention in mental health recovery. Horticulture as an occupation was found to aid recovery by facilitating the social aspect of person-driven recovery based on strengths and responsibility. Where occupational therapists were able to use horticultural therapy, they did so in a client-centred and recovery-oriented outcome way. The findings support occupation-based and recovery-oriented occupational therapy practice. Use of recovery-oriented outcome measures and systematic appraisal of evidence are required to enhance applicability of these findings.","PeriodicalId":44781,"journal":{"name":"Occupational Therapy in Mental Health","volume":"16 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-10-02","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"135833629","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Demonstrating the Cost Effectiveness of Individualised Occupational Therapy Interventions to Enable Transition from Institutional to Independent Living – A Longitudinal Case Study","authors":"Claire Kearns Murphy, Agnes Shiel","doi":"10.1080/0164212x.2023.2247560","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1080/0164212x.2023.2247560","url":null,"abstract":"AbstractThere is limited evidence for the cost and impact of occupational therapy (OT) interventions in transitioning from mental health institutions to independent living. A longitudinal case study was conducted in Ireland to evaluate the impact of OT in transitioning to independent living. Cost, resource utilization and quality of life data were collected for two participants using the Client Sociodemographic and Service Receipt Inventory, EQ-5D-5L and AQoL-8D. Subjective quality of life improved and use and cost of health services reduced, saving $218K over three years. These findings suggest occupational therapy may lead to sustainable benefits for individuals and mental health services.Keywords: Occupational therapyindependent livingcost evaluationquality of life AcknowledgementsThe authors would like to thank the participants and service providers who engaged in and supported this researchEthical approvalEthical approval for this study was granted by the HSE Dublin North East Research Ethics Committee in 2014 and 2017.Disclosure statementNo potential conflict of interest was reported by the author(s).Additional informationFundingThis research received a grant from Genio, a nonprofit specializing in social service transformation which was used for the specific purpose of funding the occupational therapy assistant post.","PeriodicalId":44781,"journal":{"name":"Occupational Therapy in Mental Health","volume":"61 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-09-30","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"136279438","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Rebekah A. Mack, Kerry Kelleher, Jagriti ‘Jackie’ Bhattarai, Tess Spence
{"title":"Individuals with Eating Disorders’ Perspectives on a Meal Preparation Intervention","authors":"Rebekah A. Mack, Kerry Kelleher, Jagriti ‘Jackie’ Bhattarai, Tess Spence","doi":"10.1080/0164212x.2023.2262761","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1080/0164212x.2023.2262761","url":null,"abstract":"AbstractMeal preparation interventions involve people actively cooking food item(s). This study sought to add to the minimal literature by researching patients’ perceptions of the effectiveness of occupational therapy meal preparation activities in preparing them for lower levels of care. Participants engaged in meal preparation groups as part of standard occupational therapy treatment. Quantitative and qualitative data were concurrently analyzed using an embedded mixed-methods approach. Many participants (72%) felt prepared to transition to a lower level of care because of the meal preparation groups. These groups appear to offer critical and beneficial experiential learning for individuals in treatment for eating disorders.Keywords: Eating disorder(s)eatingoccupational therapyoccupational therapistmeal preparationexposure AcknowledgementsThe authors thank all participants who willingly provided feedback to the occupational therapy department, thus helping to improve patient care and continue facilitating occupational therapy’s efforts in supporting individuals with EDs on their journeys to recovery. The authors would also like to extend gratitude to Robert W. Walsh, DBH, OTR/L, BCMH for his encouragement throughout the writing process, as well as his willingness to review the manuscript and problem-solve barriers.Disclosure statementNo potential conflict of interest was reported by the author(s).Additional informationFundingThe author(s) reported there is no funding associated with the work featured in this article.","PeriodicalId":44781,"journal":{"name":"Occupational Therapy in Mental Health","volume":"98 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-09-28","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"135425519","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Atypical Sensory Processing, Sensory Gating, and Participation for Adults with Schizophrenia Spectrum Disorders: A Scoping Review","authors":"Ben D. Lee, Ya-Cing Syu","doi":"10.1080/0164212x.2023.2251685","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1080/0164212x.2023.2251685","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":44781,"journal":{"name":"Occupational Therapy in Mental Health","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.7,"publicationDate":"2023-08-28","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"43778263","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Re-Evaluating the Benefits and Challenges of Communal Pet Dog Ownership at an Adult Residential Psychiatric Facility","authors":"Pam Maroney, Marianthi Kougioumtzis","doi":"10.1080/0164212x.2023.2250557","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1080/0164212x.2023.2250557","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":44781,"journal":{"name":"Occupational Therapy in Mental Health","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.7,"publicationDate":"2023-08-23","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"42016666","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"A Qualitative Synthesis Exploring the Potential Role for Mental Health Occupational Therapists Working with Patients in Seclusion","authors":"Lindsey Knight, Anita Bowser, M. Donovan-Hall","doi":"10.1080/0164212x.2023.2245972","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1080/0164212x.2023.2245972","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":44781,"journal":{"name":"Occupational Therapy in Mental Health","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.7,"publicationDate":"2023-08-20","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"44810646","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Perfectionism in OT, SLP, and PT Students on Psychosocial Outcomes: A Pilot Study","authors":"Casey E. Humphrey, Renee Causey-Upton","doi":"10.1080/0164212x.2023.2245970","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1080/0164212x.2023.2245970","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":44781,"journal":{"name":"Occupational Therapy in Mental Health","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.7,"publicationDate":"2023-08-11","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"41574386","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Time Use Among Entry-Level Occupational Therapy Doctoral Students","authors":"Kristin Valdes, J. Rider","doi":"10.1080/0164212x.2023.2244164","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1080/0164212x.2023.2244164","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":44781,"journal":{"name":"Occupational Therapy in Mental Health","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.7,"publicationDate":"2023-08-11","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"44308906","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}