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}
Andrea Gossett Zakrajsek, Elizabeth Schuster, Catherine Wells, Jaclyn Williams, Joanne Grosh, Peregrine Silverschanz
{"title":"Finding PEACE: Development and Pilot Testing of the Positive and Enjoyable Aspects of the Caregiving Experience Measure with Caregivers of Older Adults.","authors":"Andrea Gossett Zakrajsek, Elizabeth Schuster, Catherine Wells, Jaclyn Williams, Joanne Grosh, Peregrine Silverschanz","doi":"10.1080/07380577.2024.2428708","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1080/07380577.2024.2428708","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Negative aspects of caregiving, including stress and burden, have dominated research. However, there has been a growing awareness of the need to examine the positive and rewarding aspects of caregiving for older adults. This paper will describe the development and pilot testing of a measure that examines the Positive and Enjoyable Aspects of the Caregiving Experience (PEACE). Forty-five caregivers of older adults were recruited from two hospitals within a large regional health system and studied at three points in time. Data were examined only at the second phase of data collection within this study (<i>n</i> = 29). Correlations were used to examine the relationship between positive and enjoyable aspects of caregiving constructs and validated tools. Analysis found high internal reliability (α = 0.82) for a novel measure developed and tested in this study, entitled, the PEACE. Convergent validity was demonstrated by significant positive correlations between the PEACE and quality of life and social support. Divergent validity was found between the PEACE and caregiver burden. This novel measure has the potential for a more holistic assessment of the caregivers' experiences, which offers implications for service provision and program development.</p>","PeriodicalId":46157,"journal":{"name":"OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY IN HEALTH CARE","volume":" ","pages":"1-16"},"PeriodicalIF":0.9,"publicationDate":"2024-11-18","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142648760","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}
Martin Karaba Bäckström, Iris Eggink, Torbjörn Falkmer, Kristina Orban
{"title":"The Sensory Processing Measure, Second Edition, Adolescent Self-Report Form; Swedish Translation, Cross-Cultural Adaptation, and Establishment of Reliability and Face Validity.","authors":"Martin Karaba Bäckström, Iris Eggink, Torbjörn Falkmer, Kristina Orban","doi":"10.1080/07380577.2024.2429134","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1080/07380577.2024.2429134","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>The Sensory Processing Measure, second edition (SPM-2), is an American assessment guiding person-centered sensory processing interventions, but it lacks Swedish adaptation for occupational therapists. In eight phases, this study translated the SPM-2 into Swedish and assessed its face validity and preliminary psychometric properties, including internal consistency and inter-scale/item correlations. The findings suggest the Swedish SPM-2 is valid and reliable, although the Social Participation scale showed weak internal consistency. A larger normative study (<i>N</i> = 130) is needed before clinical use.</p>","PeriodicalId":46157,"journal":{"name":"OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY IN HEALTH CARE","volume":" ","pages":"1-22"},"PeriodicalIF":0.9,"publicationDate":"2024-11-18","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142648783","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}
Gülşah Zengin Yazıcı, Suzan Kaya Evsen, Aleyna Demir, Hülya Kayıhan
{"title":"How the Occupational Competence and Quality of Life in Parents of Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder Changed During the COVID-19 Pandemic: A Mixed Design Study.","authors":"Gülşah Zengin Yazıcı, Suzan Kaya Evsen, Aleyna Demir, Hülya Kayıhan","doi":"10.1080/07380577.2024.2426648","DOIUrl":"10.1080/07380577.2024.2426648","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>This study aimed to evaluate the impact of the pandemic on the occupational competence and quality of life of parents of children with autism using a mixed-methods design. It compared 220 parents of children with autism to 300 parents of neurotypical children, utilizing the Occupational Self-Assessment, Short Form 36 Health Survey, and qualitative interviews for data collection. Quantitative results revealed significant differences in occupational competence and quality of life between the two groups. Qualitative interviews underscored changes in parents' professional and social roles, along with reductions in self-care, productivity, and recreational activities, particularly affecting parents of children with autism.</p>","PeriodicalId":46157,"journal":{"name":"OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY IN HEALTH CARE","volume":" ","pages":"1-24"},"PeriodicalIF":0.9,"publicationDate":"2024-11-15","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142630115","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}
Lindsey M Zorn, Carolina Orozco, John V Rider, Megan DeArmond, Cynthia Lau
{"title":"Mental Health Interventions to Improve Body Image Outcomes for Ostomates: A Systematic Review.","authors":"Lindsey M Zorn, Carolina Orozco, John V Rider, Megan DeArmond, Cynthia Lau","doi":"10.1080/07380577.2024.2426657","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1080/07380577.2024.2426657","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Ostomy surgery is a life-saving procedure extending an individual's life span. However, the emotional impact can negatively influence body image and quality of life. This systematic review investigated the effectiveness of mental health interventions provided pre and/or post-operative to ostomates. Two reviewers independently screened 2,759 titles and abstracts and 377 full-text studies. Twelve studies met the criteria for inclusion. The findings indicate that ostomates of all ages and genders benefit from mental health interventions to improve function, body image, and psychological outcomes. Healthcare practitioners should incorporate body image management into rehabilitation to improve ostomates' quality of life.</p>","PeriodicalId":46157,"journal":{"name":"OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY IN HEALTH CARE","volume":" ","pages":"1-18"},"PeriodicalIF":0.9,"publicationDate":"2024-11-13","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142630118","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}