{"title":"Exploring Occupational Therapy Practice for Children with Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder.","authors":"Kelly Skorka, Misty Pruner, Natasha Reid, Jodie Copley, Catherine McBryde, Maree Maloney, Tracy Jirikowic","doi":"10.1080/07380577.2024.2444355","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1080/07380577.2024.2444355","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Occupational therapy's whole-person approach is well-suited to address the complex needs of children and youth with fetal alcohol spectrum disorder (FASD). However, literature regarding best practices for occupational therapy practitioners working with this population is lacking. This article delineates the role and scope of occupational therapy practice for children and youth with FASD, focusing on holistic and strengths-based approaches. The value of occupational therapy practice is illustrated through application of the person-environment-occupation-performance model and case examples at key developmental stages. Understanding occupational therapy's scope of practice will support the growth of the profession's role and facilitate successful participation of children with FASD in everyday life.</p>","PeriodicalId":46157,"journal":{"name":"OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY IN HEALTH CARE","volume":" ","pages":"1-19"},"PeriodicalIF":0.9,"publicationDate":"2024-12-22","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142878203","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}
L A Swink, N So, K A Nearing, E Juarez-Colunga, P Plummer, A A Schmid, C L Christiansen
{"title":"Exploring Dual-Task Performance Relationships for Veterans with Lower-Limb Amputation.","authors":"L A Swink, N So, K A Nearing, E Juarez-Colunga, P Plummer, A A Schmid, C L Christiansen","doi":"10.1080/07380577.2024.2442016","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1080/07380577.2024.2442016","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Adults with lower-limb (LL) amputation have difficulty dual-tasking which may elicit falls and is required for instrumental activities of daily living (IADLs). The purpose of this study was to explore the relationships between dual-task performance, falls, and IADLs for Veterans with LL amputation. A cross-sectional study was completed with dual-task performance, retrospective fall reporting, and participation in IADLs. Dual-task performance varied across participants (<i>n</i> = 24) and although it was not significantly correlated to IADL participation, the relationships between dual-tasking, falls, and IADLs warrants further study to maximize dual-task training that can translate to everyday life.</p>","PeriodicalId":46157,"journal":{"name":"OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY IN HEALTH CARE","volume":" ","pages":"1-17"},"PeriodicalIF":0.9,"publicationDate":"2024-12-17","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142839456","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":"Transition to Adulthood: Executive Functions and Independent Living Skills in Autistic Young Adults.","authors":"Anne C Sullivan, Asha K Vas, Wendi L Johnson","doi":"10.1080/07380577.2024.2441230","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1080/07380577.2024.2441230","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>This study investigated differences in independent living skills and executive functioning skills between autistic and neurotypical young adults in addition to how executive functioning skills contribute to independent living skills in autistic young adults. Participants completed the <i>Adaptive Behavior Assessment System</i> as a measure of independent living skills and the <i>Behavioral Rating Inventory of Executive Function Adult</i> version to measure executive functioning abilities. The <i>Weekly Calendar Planning Activity</i> was also used as a novel measure of performance-based executive functioning skills. Results demonstrated that independent living skills and executive functioning skills were significantly lower in autistic adults (<i>p</i><.001) than neurotypical young adults. The WCPA also indicated deficits in the autistic population as demonstrated by following fewer rules, utilizing fewer strategies, lower accuracy, and lower self-awareness of performance. Within autistic adults, self-reported measures of executive functioning skills robustly correlated with independent living skills. While the Weekly Calendar Planning Activity accuracy correlated strongly with self-reported measures of executive function, the accuracy did not significantly correlate with the ABAS-3 scores suggesting a discrepancy between self-report and performance-based measures of executive functioning skills. Results indicated that the Weekly Calendar Planning Activity shows promise to inform clinical practice by providing a window into how the integration of multiple executive functioning skills impact challenges with everyday living in the adult autistic population.</p>","PeriodicalId":46157,"journal":{"name":"OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY IN HEALTH CARE","volume":" ","pages":"1-22"},"PeriodicalIF":0.9,"publicationDate":"2024-12-17","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142839641","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":"Developing Therapeutically Attuned Relationships with Autistic Children and Their Caregivers.","authors":"Felicia B Bernhard, Dana M Howell, Laura Bray","doi":"10.1080/07380577.2024.2437554","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1080/07380577.2024.2437554","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>The purpose of this paper is to propose the Intentional and Attuned Therapeutic Relationship Model as a means to emphasize an intentional and attuned therapeutic relationship among the therapist, autistic child, and their caregiver. Neurodiversity-affirming practice is strengths-based, collaborative, and inclusive of the needs and goals of the autistic child and their caregiver. As this necessitates reevaluating occupational therapy models of care delivered to autistic children, this paper provides a brief review of sensory processing and emotional regulation; discusses the Intentional Relationship Model and the phenomenon of attunement, respectively; and proposes the Intentional and Attuned Therapeutic Relationship Model, which combines elements of the Intentional Relationship Model and attunement to develop the therapeutic relationship in alignment with the neurodiversity-affirming paradigm.</p>","PeriodicalId":46157,"journal":{"name":"OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY IN HEALTH CARE","volume":" ","pages":"1-28"},"PeriodicalIF":0.9,"publicationDate":"2024-12-12","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142814536","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}
Lindy Tiedemann, Jeni Dulek, Rik Lemoncello, Sarah Foidel
{"title":"Examining Personal Identity and the Influence of an Occupation-Based Prevocational Program Following Traumatic Brain Injury: A Multiple Case Study.","authors":"Lindy Tiedemann, Jeni Dulek, Rik Lemoncello, Sarah Foidel","doi":"10.1080/07380577.2024.2437689","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1080/07380577.2024.2437689","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Individuals with traumatic brain injury (TBI) experience and live with physiological, psychological, and social impacts of their injury throughout their lives, including changes in one's sense of personal identity. This qualitative multiple-case study examines the lived experiences of four individuals living with brain injuries and how participation in occupation-based community programming interacts with post-injury sense of self. Study data reveal a dynamic relationship between occupational participation and personal identity that suggests ongoing post-acute occupational therapy services can support recovery including aspects of identity reformation.</p>","PeriodicalId":46157,"journal":{"name":"OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY IN HEALTH CARE","volume":" ","pages":"1-24"},"PeriodicalIF":0.9,"publicationDate":"2024-12-11","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142808053","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":"Occupational Therapists in Australia Vary in Their Knowledge, Skills and Clinical Practices to Meet the Health Needs of the LGBTQIA+ Community.","authors":"Rachael Brown, Megan H Ross","doi":"10.1080/07380577.2024.2437555","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1080/07380577.2024.2437555","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>This study assessed the knowledge, skills, and practices of occupational therapists in Australia regarding the LGBTQIA+ community's health needs. A cross-sectional online survey gathered qualitative data from 130 occupational therapists practicing in Australia. Most participants were women (85%), with 7% identifying as LGBTQIA+. The survey identified four key themes: Understanding LGBTQIA+ identities; Embedding affirming care in practice; Specific occupational therapy skills and practices, and Individual occupational therapist factors. Results indicated that while occupational therapists showed high attitudinal awareness, many lacked the necessary education and training to deliver inclusive care, highlighting a need for enhanced education in this area.</p>","PeriodicalId":46157,"journal":{"name":"OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY IN HEALTH CARE","volume":" ","pages":"1-28"},"PeriodicalIF":0.9,"publicationDate":"2024-12-11","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142808074","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":"Navigating Challenges and Coping Strategies Among Family Caregivers of Memory-Impaired Stroke Survivors in Metro Cebu, Philippines.","authors":"Sharmaine Shane W Pondoc, Paolo Miguel P Bulan","doi":"10.1080/07380577.2024.2437020","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1080/07380577.2024.2437020","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>This study explored the lived experiences of family caregivers for stroke survivors with memory impairments in Metro Cebu, Philippines, using a qualitative design. In-depth semi-structured interviews with six caregivers were analyzed using Yin's five-phase thematic analysis. Three key themes emerged: (1) Nurturing Patient Well-Being, highlighting the emotional and physical demands of caregiving; (2) Navigating the Trials of Caregiving, detailing the emotional, psychological, and financial challenges caregivers face; and (3) Altered Life Course, illustrating the lifestyle changes and coping mechanisms employed. The findings emphasize the need for structured support systems and tailored caregiving guidelines for occupational therapists to assist caregivers.</p>","PeriodicalId":46157,"journal":{"name":"OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY IN HEALTH CARE","volume":" ","pages":"1-16"},"PeriodicalIF":0.9,"publicationDate":"2024-12-06","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142787238","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}
Michael Cammarata, Ruheena Sangrar, Jocelyn E Harris, Ada Tang, Brenda Vrkljan
{"title":"Factors Influencing the Use of Mobile Applications for Driving Rehabilitation After Stroke: Exploring the Perspectives of Occupational Therapists.","authors":"Michael Cammarata, Ruheena Sangrar, Jocelyn E Harris, Ada Tang, Brenda Vrkljan","doi":"10.1080/07380577.2024.2437819","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1080/07380577.2024.2437819","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>This study describes factors influencing occupational therapists' implementation of mobile applications into driving rehabilitation post-stroke. A qualitative descriptive design was used to analyze interview data from twenty (<i>n</i> = 20) occupational therapists working in stroke rehabilitation. Key factors include awareness of emerging applications, workplace technology policies, patient impairment levels and technological proficiency, and the involvement of caregivers in patient training. The ability to observe cognitive-perceptual abilities when utilizing mobile applications provided key insights into patient progress. Further investigation is necessary to explore methods for remotely monitoring outcomes in driving rehabilitation.</p>","PeriodicalId":46157,"journal":{"name":"OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY IN HEALTH CARE","volume":" ","pages":"1-23"},"PeriodicalIF":0.9,"publicationDate":"2024-12-06","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142789709","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":"Instructional Insight into Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Initiatives.","authors":"Kristen Meyer, LaRonda Lockhart-Keene","doi":"10.1080/07380577.2024.2437559","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1080/07380577.2024.2437559","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Underrepresented populations prefer and report better health experiences from healthcare practitioners from the same background and question how they will be understood when a healthcare practitioner's racial or ethnic background differs from their own. Thus, there is a need to align graduate healthcare programs with the heterogeneity of the population to support equitable health outcomes. This article describes how an occupational therapy doctoral capstone supported occupational therapy Vision 2025 pillars of equity, inclusion, and diversity and aligned with the university's goals at a small University in southeastern Pennsylvania.</p>","PeriodicalId":46157,"journal":{"name":"OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY IN HEALTH CARE","volume":" ","pages":"1-8"},"PeriodicalIF":0.9,"publicationDate":"2024-12-06","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142789711","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":"Empowering Parental Caregivers: A Pilot Study of a Web-Based Support Group for Parental Caregivers of Individuals with Spinal Cord Injuries.","authors":"E Martino, E Donoso Brown","doi":"10.1080/07380577.2024.2429133","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1080/07380577.2024.2429133","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>This pilot study investigated the feasibility of an occupational therapist-facilitated seven-week online support group with problem-solving training on the psychosocial well-being of parental caregivers of individuals with spinal cord injury (SCI). The study used a single-group pre-test/post-test quantitative design. A convenience sample of five participants, who each identified as mothers of male individuals with SCI, completed the study. From pre to post, participants demonstrated high satisfaction with the group, decreased stress, increased knowledge, and an increase in problem-focused coping strategies, yet no changes were greater than minimal detectable change.</p>","PeriodicalId":46157,"journal":{"name":"OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY IN HEALTH CARE","volume":" ","pages":"1-20"},"PeriodicalIF":0.9,"publicationDate":"2024-11-18","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142648757","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}