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{"title":"Introduction to the Special Issue: Caregiving-Issues and Solutions Across Contexts.","authors":"Preethy S Samuel, Christina N Marsack-Topolewski","doi":"10.1080/07380577.2026.2653349","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1080/07380577.2026.2653349","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":46157,"journal":{"name":"OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY IN HEALTH CARE","volume":" ","pages":"1-4"},"PeriodicalIF":1.0,"publicationDate":"2026-05-07","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"147844314","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":"Investigating the Multifaceted Needs and Challenges of Family Caregivers of Individuals with Spinal Cord Injury: A Qualitative Study.","authors":"Somayyeh Mohammadi, Asia Cai, Heather Cathcart, Brooke Page, Elena Pauly, Beth Erlander, Julie M Robillard, David G T Whitehurst, William C Miller","doi":"10.1080/07380577.2026.2667520","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1080/07380577.2026.2667520","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>This qualitative study explored the challenges faced by family caregivers of individuals with spinal cord injury (fcSCI) and the contributing factors to these challenges. Thirteen field experts, including fcSCI and clinical and professional experts, participated. Ten vignettes showcasing various issues faced by fcSCI were used to facilitate the discussion. Thematic analyses of semi-structured interviews identified two themes: (i) <i>decline in wellbeing: \"It just weighs on you,\"</i> which explained the psychological, social, and physical challenges faced by fcSCI, and (ii) <i>lacking caregiver preparedness:\"There's just so many things to know,\"</i> which describes the diverse responsibilities that fcSCI take. Findings emphasized the negative consequences of providing long-term care and the importance of improving caregiver readiness. Facilitating access to educational resources is an essential step in supporting family caregivers.</p>","PeriodicalId":46157,"journal":{"name":"OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY IN HEALTH CARE","volume":" ","pages":"1-23"},"PeriodicalIF":1.0,"publicationDate":"2026-05-07","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"147844271","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 Therapy Practitioners' Knowledge, Beliefs, and Misconceptions About Back Pain: A Cross-Sectional Survey.","authors":"Cassandra Ginn, Hailey Smith, Amanda Balser, Sara Brito, Chelsea Tucker, Madeline Ebright, Chelsea Beverly","doi":"10.1080/07380577.2026.2666910","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1080/07380577.2026.2666910","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>A cross-sectional survey of 95 U.S. occupational therapy practitioners examined their attitudes and beliefs about the back and back pain, as well as their confidence in supporting adult clients with back pain. Data were collected using the 34-item Back Pain Attitudes Questionnaire and two 5-point Likert scale items assessing confidence. Results indicate many participants held unhelpful beliefs about the back. However, even those participants with unhelpful beliefs endorsed several evidence-informed strategies, reflecting a mixture of accurate and less-supported perspectives. These findings highlight opportunities for practitioners to critically evaluate and update their beliefs to enhance evidence-informed care for adults with back pain.</p>","PeriodicalId":46157,"journal":{"name":"OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY IN HEALTH CARE","volume":" ","pages":"1-16"},"PeriodicalIF":1.0,"publicationDate":"2026-05-04","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"147822077","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":"Effects of Music-Based Auditory Stimulation on Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder and Auditory Sensory Over-Responsivity: A Pilot Study.","authors":"Suzanne Vercontaire, Caitlin Deville, Kassie Missell, Diana Early, Rong Huang","doi":"10.1080/07380577.2026.2636083","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1080/07380577.2026.2636083","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Many children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) have altered sensory processing - including auditory sensory over-responsivity (SOR). Few treatment options exist for children with ASD and auditory SOR. This study investigated whether music-based auditory stimulation (The Listening Program^® SPECTRUM with Waves^™ bone conduction headphones), could reduce auditory SOR, sensory dysfunction, and behaviors common to children with ASD and improve adaptive functioning. Six boys between the ages of 5 and 10 with ASD and auditory SOR completed listening sessions at home for 40 wk. Participants had statistically significant improvements in the Hearing construct of the Sensory Processing Measure that were sustained 3 months post-intervention. Participants also had significant improvements across multiple other sensory constructs, social skills, and communication skills. This study provides support for The Listening Program^® SPECTRUM with Waves^™ bone conduction headphones to improve sensory processing and reduce hypersensitivity to sound, which may lead to better social and communication skills for children with ASD and auditory SOR. Larger, randomized-controlled studies are needed.</p>","PeriodicalId":46157,"journal":{"name":"OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY IN HEALTH CARE","volume":" ","pages":"1-15"},"PeriodicalIF":1.0,"publicationDate":"2026-05-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"147822070","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":"Examining the Benefits of Trauma Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Trauma Informed Yoga for Survivors of Human Trafficking by Occupational Therapists: A Systematic Review.","authors":"Grace Hopkins, Nancy Amonette, Linda Kate Stidham, Alison Hansen, Karen Aranha, Claudia Hilton","doi":"10.1080/07380577.2026.2658599","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1080/07380577.2026.2658599","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Human trafficking (HT) is a violation of human rights causing injuries that often result in deep mental and physical scars on survivors with a lifelong deleterious impact on engagement in all occupations and overall health. A lack of attention to these needs results in chronic disorders that cause occupational injustice and imbalance, lifelong dependence on healthcare, and early mortality. In occupational therapy, adjunctive evidence-based interventions are needed to provide holistic care to support recovery for these individuals. Trauma-focused cognitive behavioral therapy (TF-CBT) and the mindfulness approach of trauma-informed yoga (TIY) are two interventions used with this population to alleviate post-trauma symptoms; however, their underlying mechanism to aid with recovery and their overall outcomes vary. The objective is to examine the effectiveness of trauma-focused interventions, TF-CBT and TIY, to holistically address the needs of HT survivors specifically for occupational therapy practice. Data sources are Ovid(Medline), CINAHL, and PsycINFO databases. The inclusion criteria were: (i) human participants, (ii) populations with trafficking trauma, (iii) interventions TF-CBT and/or TIY, (iv) published between 2009 and 2024, and (v) published in English. Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses (PRISMA) guidelines were used. The outcomes of these studies indicate that TF-CBT has moderate strength quantitative evidence and TIY evidence is considered weak. However, quality assessment of the Level 6 TIY studies indicates high qualitative value, with findings that were transparent, transferable, and generalizable to larger populations. TF-CBT and/or TIY are evidence-based interventions that can be used as adjunctive therapies, either administered by the occupational therapists or referred to specialists trained in these modalities, to mitigate trauma-related symptoms. When used together, they can be complementary and have a more holistic effect. However, higher level quantitative and mixed-methods studies using more rigorous methodologies are needed to strengthen the evidence.</p>","PeriodicalId":46157,"journal":{"name":"OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY IN HEALTH CARE","volume":" ","pages":"1-28"},"PeriodicalIF":1.0,"publicationDate":"2026-04-24","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"147785151","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":"Adaptive Resilience in Parkinson's Caregiving: A Qualitative Study of Lived Experience and Implications for Practice.","authors":"Lauren Turbeville, Caroline Adams, Kelsey Arnold, Ava Borrello, Hunter Davis, Anna Horne, Kathrin Rothermich","doi":"10.1080/07380577.2026.2655699","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1080/07380577.2026.2655699","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background and rationale: </strong>Parkinson's disease (PD) is a progressive neurodegenerative disorder that requires increasing care over time. Care partners, often family members, play a critical role in supporting individuals with PD, yet their experiences are understudied. Existing literature focuses largely on care partner burden and quality of life, often neglecting the nuanced, evolving nature of caregiving and role adaptation. Occupational therapy plays a vital role in supporting care partners, yet further research is needed to understand their lived experiences through an evidence-based lens.</p><p><strong>Purpose of the study: </strong>This study explores how care partners of people with PD experience and develop resilience over time, with an emphasis on emotional, relational, and occupational adaptation.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>Using a qualitative, phenomenological approach, 12 care partners participated in semi-structured interviews. Descriptive standardized measures (Q-LES-Q and ZBI) were also collected to contextualize participant well-being and caregiving burden without shaping analysis. Data were analyzed using the Stevick-Colaizzi-Keen method of phenomenological analysis, supported by researcher reflexivity and triangulation to ensure rigor.</p><p><strong>Key themes or findings: </strong>Three primary themes emerged: (1) <i>The Power of Adaptive Resilience</i>, reflecting internal growth and mindset shifts; (2) <i>The Quiet Struggle</i>, highlighting grief, guilt, and emotional isolation; and (3) <i>Through the Gray</i>, capturing the ambiguity and evolving nature of caregiving. Participants described caregiving as a marathon marked by emotional negotiation and the pursuit of meaning.</p><p><strong>Conclusions and implications: </strong>Care partners demonstrated adaptive resilience not as passive endurance, but as an active process of transformation. Centering care partner voices can inform more holistic, family-centered care models.</p>","PeriodicalId":46157,"journal":{"name":"OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY IN HEALTH CARE","volume":" ","pages":"1-16"},"PeriodicalIF":1.0,"publicationDate":"2026-04-20","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"147730283","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":"Associations Between Perceived Leisure Benefits, Occupational Balance, and Well-Being in Rural Women.","authors":"Gamze Cagla Sirma, Sumeyye Sarisahin, Hulya Yucel","doi":"10.1080/07380577.2026.2650401","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1080/07380577.2026.2650401","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>This study investigated the relationships between perceived leisure benefits, occupational balance, and psychological well-being among women in rural Türkiye with low educational levels. A total of 120 women participated, completing the Occupational Balance Questionnaire, Leisure Benefits Scale, and WHO-5 Well-Being Index. Correlation analyses revealed positive associations between well-being and occupational balance, total leisure benefits, and leisure subdomains including physical, psychological, and social benefits. Regression analysis showed that only occupational balance was significantly associated with well-being. These findings emphasize the importance of structured daily routines and suggest that occupational therapists can develop community-based interventions to promote women's health.</p>","PeriodicalId":46157,"journal":{"name":"OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY IN HEALTH CARE","volume":" ","pages":"1-14"},"PeriodicalIF":1.0,"publicationDate":"2026-04-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"147595369","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":"History of Licensure for the Occupational Therapy Profession.","authors":"Kathlyn L Reed","doi":"10.1080/07380577.2026.2648017","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1080/07380577.2026.2648017","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>The objective of this paper is to document the discussions and decisions that led the American Occupational Therapy Association (AOTA) to initially reject and then support licensure for occupational therapists and occupational therapy assistants as a historical documentation. The advantages and disadvantages of licensure are examined in relation to their influence on decision-making. The paper concludes with an update summarizing ongoing challenges in maintaining licensure and its current value to the profession.</p>","PeriodicalId":46157,"journal":{"name":"OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY IN HEALTH CARE","volume":" ","pages":"1-26"},"PeriodicalIF":1.0,"publicationDate":"2026-03-27","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"147533381","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 the 'MS and Driving Interview Guide': A Clinical Tool to Assist Occupational Therapists Engage in Discussions About Driving and Multiple Sclerosis.","authors":"Tadhg Stapleton, Jenny Preston","doi":"10.1080/07380577.2026.2650398","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1080/07380577.2026.2650398","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Multiple Sclerosis (MS) may impact a person's ability to drive, requiring adjustments to and possible eventual cessation of driving. However, addressing driving is often avoided by healthcare professionals. A Community of Practice approach involving various stakeholders was used to develop an interview guide to provide a structure to discuss driving and MS that may help overcome avoidance of addressing this important instrumental activity of daily living in routine clinical practice. The 'MS and Driving Interview guide' was developed, drafts were reviewed and amended by people with lived experience, subjected to external expert review prior to limited piloting in practice.</p>","PeriodicalId":46157,"journal":{"name":"OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY IN HEALTH CARE","volume":" ","pages":"1-19"},"PeriodicalIF":1.0,"publicationDate":"2026-03-27","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"147533389","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":"Quality of Life for Families with a Child with a Chronic Behavioral Disability.","authors":"Kate Eglseder, Barbara Demchick","doi":"10.1080/07380577.2026.2650400","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1080/07380577.2026.2650400","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Family Quality of Life (FQoL) describes how individuals perceive their family well-being and family functioning within their community. For families of children with behavioral disabilities, FQoL is not only impacted by conventional aspects of family life including security, housing status, financial stability, and community involvement, but also facets of life associated with the child. The purpose of this phenomenology study was to understand the lived experience of couples and families with children aged 8-13 with chronic behavioral disorders. Eight mothers participated in semi-structured interviews regarding FQoL. Rigorous data analysis resulted in five themes: Family life disrupted!, Couples disconnected, Meaningfulness of the ordinary, School influence on family life, and Help! Need for support and services. Family quality of life is a complex phenomenon made more complicated when raising a child with a behavioral disorder. To provide effective interventions for these children, practitioners should consider this complexity and the resultant needs of the family.</p>","PeriodicalId":46157,"journal":{"name":"OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY IN HEALTH CARE","volume":" ","pages":"1-19"},"PeriodicalIF":1.0,"publicationDate":"2026-03-26","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"147521885","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}