Steven D Taff, Madelyn G Yoo, Kelly A Carlson, Parul Bakhshi
{"title":"Climate Change and Occupational Therapy: Meeting the Urgent Need for Adaptation, Mitigation, and Resilience.","authors":"Steven D Taff, Madelyn G Yoo, Kelly A Carlson, Parul Bakhshi","doi":"10.1080/07380577.2023.2277220","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1080/07380577.2023.2277220","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Climate change may be the most pressing existential threat to human health and wellbeing in the twenty first century. In this paper, the authors provide context and critique on barriers to climate action in the United States and other high-income countries, including the profit-driven approach to health, consumerism, and the climate change countermovement. The reciprocal connections between occupational engagement and climate damage are examined from a lens of collective and irresponsible occupations and subsequent accountability. The authors propose the United Nations' <i>Sustainable Development Goals</i> as a basis for recommendations occupational therapy practitioners could implement within the priorities of adaptation, mitigation, and resilience.</p>","PeriodicalId":46157,"journal":{"name":"OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY IN HEALTH CARE","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":0.9,"publicationDate":"2023-11-17","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"136399640","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":"Psychological Factors Mediate the Relationship between Physical Activity and Goal Attainment for Occupational Therapy Practice: An Observational Study in Japan.","authors":"Yuki Hiraga, Ryusei Hara, Yoshiyuki Hirakawa, Eiji Kitajima, Katsuko Hida","doi":"10.1080/07380577.2023.2273994","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1080/07380577.2023.2273994","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Occupational therapy can improve physical activity, anxiety, and goal achievement after high tibial osteotomy. However, the role of psychological factors in physical activity and goal attainment after high tibial osteotomy is unclear. We examined how psychological factors mediate the relationship between physical activity and goal achievement. Participants included 55 individuals post-high tibial osteotomy. Physical activity and performance and satisfaction in everyday tasks had a significant indirect effect on the anxiety and depression. Anxiety and depression mediated the physical activity-goal attainment relationship. Thus, occupational therapy practices focusing on anxiety and depression may be important in post- high tibial osteotomy rehabilitation.</p>","PeriodicalId":46157,"journal":{"name":"OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY IN HEALTH CARE","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":0.9,"publicationDate":"2023-10-30","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"71414629","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}
Steven D Taff, Kathy Kniepmann, Lenin C Grajo, Duana C Russell-Thomas, Christine Berg
{"title":"Impact of Basic Needs Fulfillment on the Health, Well-being, and Academic Engagement of Occupational Therapy Students.","authors":"Steven D Taff, Kathy Kniepmann, Lenin C Grajo, Duana C Russell-Thomas, Christine Berg","doi":"10.1080/07380577.2023.2269429","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1080/07380577.2023.2269429","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>The basic needs of students may serve as unknown factors in academic engagement and well-being. Challenges in meeting these needs disproportionately impact underrepresented minority and first-generation students. The purpose of this pilot study was to explore the perceived presence and impact of basic needs on health, well-being, and academic engagement in occupational therapy students. A 43-item survey was distributed to 231 students and focused on questions addressing basic needs in physiology, safety, and belonging. Respondents reported worry over or the need to work to pay bills, no support from family/friends, and limited access to food in the past 30 days and related this to feeling stressed, not being able to do homework, not participating in class, and loss of leisure time. Ninety-four percent used student health services frequently. Recommendations to address gaps in basic needs include flexible policies, inclusive learning environments, supportive and intentional actions, and providing resources.</p>","PeriodicalId":46157,"journal":{"name":"OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY IN HEALTH CARE","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":0.9,"publicationDate":"2023-10-30","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"71414628","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 Quantitative Examination of Servant Leadership in Occupational Therapy.","authors":"Dina Prisco","doi":"10.1080/07380577.2023.2273503","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1080/07380577.2023.2273503","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>The tenets of servant leadership are in alignment with those driving occupational therapy practice, though little research exists to quantify this fit. This study presents a preliminary examination of servant leadership utilization by occupational therapy academic leaders. A quantitative survey-based design collected demographic information and scores on the <i>Servant Leadership Behavior Scale</i>. There were 370 responses which met inclusionary criteria. The findings provided initial support for the intentional use of a servant leadership model by leaders in the profession, and points to future research on the subject to further strengthen the findings presented.</p>","PeriodicalId":46157,"journal":{"name":"OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY IN HEALTH CARE","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":0.9,"publicationDate":"2023-10-25","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"50159036","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":"Physical Agent Modalities: Theory and Application for the Occupational Therapist <b>Physical Agent Modalities: Theory and Application for the Occupational Therapist</b> (2022), by Alfred G.Bracciano, 443 pages softcover, SLACK Incorporated, 6900 Grove Road, Thorofare, NJ 08086, (856) 848-1000. Price: $83.95. ISBN: 9781630915384","authors":"Mackenzie Feldhacker","doi":"10.1080/07380577.2023.2267132","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1080/07380577.2023.2267132","url":null,"abstract":"Click to increase image sizeClick to decrease image size Disclosure statementNo potential conflict of interest was reported by the author.Additional informationFundingThe author(s) reported there is no funding associated with the work featured in this article.","PeriodicalId":46157,"journal":{"name":"OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY IN HEALTH CARE","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-10-14","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"135803696","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}
Catherine R Hoyt, Maribeth Clifton, Cristina Reyes Smith, Lamar Woods, Steven D Taff
{"title":"Transforming Occupational Therapy for the 21st Century PAIRE: Recognize Privilege, Acknowledge Injustice, and Reframe Perspective to Reach Equity.","authors":"Catherine R Hoyt, Maribeth Clifton, Cristina Reyes Smith, Lamar Woods, Steven D Taff","doi":"10.1080/07380577.2023.2265479","DOIUrl":"10.1080/07380577.2023.2265479","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Theories, models, and frameworks provide the foundation for occupational therapy education, research, and clinical practice. While most have a systems approach focus, other factors, such as societal influences and structural inequities, also contribute to health. Using a cross-sectional design, this study identified the gaps in occupational therapy models of practice and presents a novel approach, the PAIRE (Recognize <i>P</i>rivilege, <i>A</i>cknowledge <i>I</i>njustice, and <i>R</i>eframe Perspective to Reach <i>E</i>quity) Model. PAIRE is focused on achieving occupational equity through the reciprocal and intersectional impact of the provider/team, the person/people seeking occupational therapy, and the occupation-in-context, with continuous influences of access, context, and justice. We describe the components of PAIRE and illustrate its functionality in education, research, and clinical practice contexts as well as case examples.</p>","PeriodicalId":46157,"journal":{"name":"OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY IN HEALTH CARE","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":0.9,"publicationDate":"2023-10-14","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11016132/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"41215696","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Cultural Adaptation of the MABC-2 Checklist as a Screening Tool for Developmental Coordination Disorder in Schools.","authors":"Kamila Banátová, Ludvík Valtr, Roman Cuberek","doi":"10.1080/07380577.2022.2056778","DOIUrl":"10.1080/07380577.2022.2056778","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>The purpose of this study was to adapt the MABC-2 Checklist to Czech primary schools by examining of its content validity and feasibility. The content validity achieved the satisfactory level in the second round of panels of experts on child motor development. The evidence on feasibility was obtained from classroom teachers who described this tool as clear, objective and having logical structure and its administration as comprehensible and fast. The MABC-2 Checklist is applicable instrument for the Czech school environment, but its adaptation to various countries should consider the items representing the common motor skills in local children.</p>","PeriodicalId":46157,"journal":{"name":"OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY IN HEALTH CARE","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":0.9,"publicationDate":"2023-10-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"41161645","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}
Ingrid A Franc, Samantha Mauldin, Magdalena Roberts, Gregoria Rosa-DiStefano
{"title":"Inter-Rater and Intra-Rater Reliability of the Kansas University Sitting Balance Scale.","authors":"Ingrid A Franc, Samantha Mauldin, Magdalena Roberts, Gregoria Rosa-DiStefano","doi":"10.1080/07380577.2022.2082000","DOIUrl":"10.1080/07380577.2022.2082000","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Kluding et al., created <i>The Kansas University Sitting and Standing Balance Scales</i> (KUSSBS) in 2006 to meet the need for objective documentation of balance and for a tool without a floor effect. Rater reliabilities were established by Kluding for the standing scale, but not for the sitting balance scale (KUSitBS). The aim of this study was to establish inter- and intra-rater reliability for the KUSitBS. Four occupational therapists were recruited to rate a videotaped performance of a simulated patient. Resulting inter-rater reliability inter-class coefficients (ICC) are good, <i>ICC</i> = .877, <i>p</i> < .01, suggesting that sitting balance on the KUSitBS was rated similarly across coders. Intra-rater reliability ICC are excellent, <i>ICC</i> = .914, indicating that each occupational therapist rated sitting balance on the KUSitBS similarly at initial assessment and then again two weeks later. In order to have confidence in using any assessment tool, intra- and inter-rater reliability must be established. This study's results advance the use of the KUSitBS with adult populations.</p>","PeriodicalId":46157,"journal":{"name":"OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY IN HEALTH CARE","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":0.9,"publicationDate":"2023-10-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"41137336","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 in Primary Health Care for Underserved Populations: A Scoping Review.","authors":"William Sit, Carolyn Wheeler, Noralyn Pickens","doi":"10.1080/07380577.2022.2081752","DOIUrl":"10.1080/07380577.2022.2081752","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>The aim of this scoping review was to identify what current and potential opportunities exist for occupational therapy in primary healthcare for underserved populations. Search phrases were utilized across several databases and Occupational Therapy specific journals were hand searched. Nineteen articles met inclusion criteria: English, 2009-2021, services delivered by occupational therapy practitioners or supervised students, for underserved populations/individuals, in community-based care, and primary health care settings. Five synergistic themes emerged from the literature are discussed: Client-centered, team collaboration, holistic and preventative health and wellness, evidence-based program evaluation, and innovative service delivery.</p>","PeriodicalId":46157,"journal":{"name":"OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY IN HEALTH CARE","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":0.9,"publicationDate":"2023-10-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"41153090","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 Interventions for Persons with Cognitive Impairments Living in the Community.","authors":"Linda Stigen, Evastina Bjørk, Anne Lund","doi":"10.1080/07380577.2022.2056777","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1080/07380577.2022.2056777","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>This study describes interventions provided by community occupational therapists for persons with cognitive impairments. Using an online questionnaire, a cross-sectional study was conducted, collecting data from 497 of the 1367 occupational therapists in Norwegian community-based services. The most common interventions provided were environmental modifications (87%), implementation of assistive devices (85%), and training of activities of daily life (ADL) (77%). Two main reasons to carry out these interventions were identified as the initial assessment of clients (89%) and expectations of others. The most preferred interventions were ADL training (77%), cognitive training (63%), and environmental modifications (56%). Chi-squared tests identified a significant difference (p < 0.001) between interventions provided and preferred interventions on all interventions except environmental modifications. The findings provide an insight into interventions provided for persons with cognitive impairments in community services.</p>","PeriodicalId":46157,"journal":{"name":"OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY IN HEALTH CARE","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":0.9,"publicationDate":"2023-10-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"41170201","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}