{"title":"Understanding the Need for Medication Management Education: A Qualitative Analysis.","authors":"Denise D Allen, Lynn Jaffe","doi":"10.1080/07380577.2025.2525096","DOIUrl":"10.1080/07380577.2025.2525096","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Medication management is a complex task, in which unintentional errors can have serious adverse effects. Occupational therapy practitioners can play a preventive role in this process but currently are limited in their involvement. Therefore, this qualitative study sought to better understand occupational therapy practitioners' current practices in medication management and thereby determine specific ways to increase the occupational therapy practitioner role. Twenty participants were interviewed, and verbatim transcripts were analyzed using the six-step process by Kiger and Varpio (2020). Three major themes emerged: (1) educational needs of occupational therapists, (2) educational needs of the client/caregiver, and (3) practitioner desire for standardization. Some practitioners are adept in their engagement in medication management, but there is a need for more didactic training and increased continuing education on medication management to promote the important role of occupational therapy in medication management.</p>","PeriodicalId":46157,"journal":{"name":"OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY IN HEALTH CARE","volume":" ","pages":"653-666"},"PeriodicalIF":0.9,"publicationDate":"2026-07-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144561516","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 Insights: From Classroom to Community-Interprofessional Learning Through Fall Prevention Screening.","authors":"John V Rider, Shannon Martin, Jennifer Nash","doi":"10.1080/07380577.2025.2558853","DOIUrl":"10.1080/07380577.2025.2558853","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>This article describes an interprofessional, community-based fall prevention screening program informed by Kolb's Experiential Learning Theory and the Interprofessional Education Collaborative (IPEC) core competencies, which connects entry-level occupational therapy and physical therapy doctoral students with community-dwelling older adults using the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) STEADI toolkit. Students work alongside healthcare professionals to assess fall risk, provide education, and offer personalized recommendations. Students reported an enhanced understanding of interprofessional collaboration and fall prevention strategies. The program bridges classroom learning with real-world applications, highlighting the value of experiential education, interprofessional teamwork, and community partnerships in addressing falls among older adults, a critical public health concern.</p>","PeriodicalId":46157,"journal":{"name":"OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY IN HEALTH CARE","volume":" ","pages":"799-810"},"PeriodicalIF":0.9,"publicationDate":"2026-07-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145070579","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}
Lulwah Almulhim, Talal Alshammari, Elizabeth Barstow
{"title":"Computerized Training Tools Used to Address Visual Scanning and Visual Field Deficits in Vision Rehabilitation: A Scoping Review.","authors":"Lulwah Almulhim, Talal Alshammari, Elizabeth Barstow","doi":"10.1080/07380577.2025.2500378","DOIUrl":"10.1080/07380577.2025.2500378","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>This scoping review aimed to identify and summarize computerized training tools used in vision rehabilitation to address visual field loss and visual scanning. We searched three databases: CINAHL, Medline, and Scopus. Using Covidence, two independent reviewers screened 839 articles and identified six papers. Five addressed visual field deficits and one involved visual scanning. We found that computerized training tools may be a viable option for screening and compensating for visual field deficits and visual scanning. Given the limited findings, future studies, especially in the field of visual scanning, should focus on the use of computerized tools.</p>","PeriodicalId":46157,"journal":{"name":"OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY IN HEALTH CARE","volume":" ","pages":"626-652"},"PeriodicalIF":0.9,"publicationDate":"2026-07-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144029773","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 as Integral Partner in Lower Limb Amputation Rehabilitation: A Clinical Commentary.","authors":"Tonya L Rich, Patricia A Young, Lindsay A Marth","doi":"10.1080/07380577.2025.2495941","DOIUrl":"10.1080/07380577.2025.2495941","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>The population of individuals with lower limb amputations which impact daily functioning and participation is growing. These patients have complex rehabilitation needs necessitating interdisciplinary care, however, clinical practice guidelines for occupational therapy are lacking. Occupational therapy offers a unique skill set to support ongoing rehabilitation needs and participation, through a focus on cognition and mental health, activity, accessibility and safety, and pain treatment. This paper introduces a clinical commentary to guide lower limb amputation care and future research to more clearly define best practices related to the role of the occupational therapy in the care of this population.</p>","PeriodicalId":46157,"journal":{"name":"OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY IN HEALTH CARE","volume":" ","pages":"595-625"},"PeriodicalIF":0.9,"publicationDate":"2026-07-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC12715689/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144034333","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":"Use of Virtual Home Assessments to Develop Occupational Therapy Students' Clinical Skills and Professional Reasoning.","authors":"Monique Chabot, Tara Ford, Melanie Munda, Kristen Kelly, Jenny Martínez, Marie-Christine Potvin","doi":"10.1080/07380577.2025.2535338","DOIUrl":"10.1080/07380577.2025.2535338","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Home assessments are within the domain of occupational therapy and therefore, often an assignment with the occupational therapy curriculum. While such assessments are best completed in-person, the COVID-19 pandemic restrictions provided an opportunity for the exploration of virtual home assessments. As an experiential learning experience, 29 s-year occupational therapy students completed home assessments both in-person and virtually using telehealth technology. Reflective worksheets and small group discussions provided the students with opportunities to share their perceptions of the skills obtained through the experience, including professional reasoning, telehealth assessment, and rapport building. Virtual home assessments support skill development in home assessments and telehealth.</p>","PeriodicalId":46157,"journal":{"name":"OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY IN HEALTH CARE","volume":" ","pages":"728-738"},"PeriodicalIF":0.9,"publicationDate":"2026-07-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144664024","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}
Anne H Zachry, Rumana Siddique, Andrew J Gienapp, Heather Clabo
{"title":"Occupational Therapy Dosing: A Cohort Study of Frequency Recommendations in an Acute Care Pediatric Hospital Setting.","authors":"Anne H Zachry, Rumana Siddique, Andrew J Gienapp, Heather Clabo","doi":"10.1080/07380577.2025.2542741","DOIUrl":"10.1080/07380577.2025.2542741","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>This retrospective chart review of inpatient occupational therapy patients from a pediatric acute care hospital examined occupational therapy dosing and the association between demographic and diagnoses variables and service recommendations. Having multiple diagnoses was associated with weekly/biweekly occupational therapy recommendations (OR = 2.59; 95% CI, 1.65-4.05) verses one diagnosis. Patients with visual issues had 33% decreased odds of receiving higher frequency recommendations (OR = 0.67; 95% CI, 0.49-0.99). Consistent occupational therapy services were recommended with multiple therapy diagnoses. This study provides additional information to occupational therapy providers to consider when making dosing recommendations.</p>","PeriodicalId":46157,"journal":{"name":"OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY IN HEALTH CARE","volume":" ","pages":"739-752"},"PeriodicalIF":0.9,"publicationDate":"2026-07-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144800552","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}
Faith Gallant, Alexandra Leonardelli, Emily Nalder, Shlomit Rotenberg, Deirdre R Dawson
{"title":"Further Development of the Big Store Multiple Errands Test.","authors":"Faith Gallant, Alexandra Leonardelli, Emily Nalder, Shlomit Rotenberg, Deirdre R Dawson","doi":"10.1080/07380577.2025.2491482","DOIUrl":"10.1080/07380577.2025.2491482","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>The Multiple Errands Test (MET) is a tool for assessing the effects of executive function impairments, common among those with acquired brain injury, on everyday life function. The objective of this study was to further establish inter-rater reliability and explore known group validity of the Big-Store MET in distinguishing between adults with an ABI and matched healthy controls, and to explore the effects of environmental factors on Big-Store MET performance. Participants (<i>n</i> = 5 community-dwelling people with ABI, <i>n</i> = 4 healthy controls) were administered the Big Store MET by one of two trained raters. Inter-rater reliability was examined using intra-class correlation coefficients. Known-group validity was examined using Cohen's d effect size, and the effects of environmental load and familiarity on performance were examined descriptively. The results showed the inter-rater reliability was very high for all MET performance scores (ICC =0.74-1.00). Effect sizes for known group validity were moderate to large (<i>d</i> = 0.48-1.06) on five of six performance scores on the MET. Descriptively, control participants performance was better with higher store familiarity and lower environmental load whereas the opposite was found for participants with ABI. This research suggests the Big-Store MET may be a clinically useful tool and highlights the importance of further development.</p>","PeriodicalId":46157,"journal":{"name":"OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY IN HEALTH CARE","volume":" ","pages":"581-594"},"PeriodicalIF":0.9,"publicationDate":"2026-07-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144050083","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}
Martina Renna, Anna Berardi, Francescaroberta Panuccio, Giovanni Galeoto, Rachele Simeon
{"title":"Occupational Therapy Intervention in People with Muscular Dystrophy: A Systematic Review.","authors":"Martina Renna, Anna Berardi, Francescaroberta Panuccio, Giovanni Galeoto, Rachele Simeon","doi":"10.1080/07380577.2025.2525101","DOIUrl":"10.1080/07380577.2025.2525101","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>This systematic review aimed to evaluate the effectiveness of occupational therapy interventions in individuals with muscular dystrophy, focusing on functional outcomes and quality of life. The study included randomized controlled trials (RCTs) involving individuals with muscular dystrophy, regardless of age or gender. Various therapeutic interventions were assessed, along with a range of outcome measures. The quality of the included studies was evaluated using the Cochrane Risk of Bias tool, and the PEDro Scale was applied to assess methodological rigor. Six RCTs published between 2011 and 2020 were analyzed. The primary focus of these studies was on interventions targeting functional deficits in individuals with muscular dystrophy. The Cochrane RoB 2 tool indicated that four studies had a moderate risk of bias, while two had a low risk. The PEDro Scale also revealed varying methodological quality. The interventions centered on adapting daily activities and using compensatory strategies, involving caregivers to promote patient independence and improve quality of life. Thus, the analysis highlights the potential benefits of occupational therapy for individuals with muscular dystrophy to improve functional abilities. However, more high-quality research is needed to solidify these findings and improve the evidence base.</p>","PeriodicalId":46157,"journal":{"name":"OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY IN HEALTH CARE","volume":" ","pages":"667-684"},"PeriodicalIF":0.9,"publicationDate":"2026-07-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144545369","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":"How Occupational Therapists Apply Therapeutic Approaches for Mental Health Care Within Acute Medical Settings: A Grounded Theory Pilot Study.","authors":"Anne M L Nelson, Robert B Krueger","doi":"10.1080/07380577.2025.2526049","DOIUrl":"10.1080/07380577.2025.2526049","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>The aim of this study was to explore and describe how occupational therapists build therapeutic relationships while providing skilled mental health care within acute medical settings. This pilot study used a grounded theory design to capture the expertise of seven occupational therapists who have built therapeutic relationships with recipients of mental healthcare within acute medical environments. A constructivist grounded theory approach was used to analyze the transcribed interview data. A dynamic process emerged in a model of four main conceptual categories: intersections between the personal and the professional, communication guides the therapeutic approach, seeking and establishing new therapeutic connections, and cultivating therapeutic connections over time. Findings were interpreted according to the intentional relationship model and organized into a logical and reproducible collection of skilled approaches that occupational therapy practitioners and students can reference for clinical practice.</p>","PeriodicalId":46157,"journal":{"name":"OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY IN HEALTH CARE","volume":" ","pages":"685-727"},"PeriodicalIF":0.9,"publicationDate":"2026-07-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144609871","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":"Self-Efficacy for Interprofessional Experiential Learning Through an International Service Trip: A Mixed-Methods Study.","authors":"William Sit, Katy Davis, Ryan Hulla, Jodi Thomas","doi":"10.1080/07380577.2025.2482931","DOIUrl":"10.1080/07380577.2025.2482931","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>This pilot mixed-methods educational study examines the impact of interprofessional experiential learning on self-efficacy during a service trip to Guatemala. Participants were recruited from occupational therapy, physical therapy, and speech pathology programs at a university. They engaged in a 9-day international interprofessional learning service trip. They completed pre- and post-surveys with open-ended questions to measure and reflect on the impact of their service trip on self-efficacy. Nine of 14 traveling students completed both pre- and post-trip surveys. Confidence in both interprofessional interaction and team evaluation showed statistically significant changes in the self-efficacy of interprofessional experiential learning in pre- and post-trip surveys. The service trip, involving therapy students, positively impacted their self-efficacy through participating in interprofessional experiential learning. Analysis of open-ended responses revealed the students' self-efficacy was significantly influenced by the collaboration between their peers in other professions. The study highlights the value of future interprofessional service trips.</p>","PeriodicalId":46157,"journal":{"name":"OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY IN HEALTH CARE","volume":" ","pages":"549-563"},"PeriodicalIF":0.9,"publicationDate":"2026-07-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143693865","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}