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":"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":"107-130"},"PeriodicalIF":1.0,"publicationDate":"2026-01-01","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":"Hearing Loss Interventions for Occupational Therapy Practitioners: A Scoping Review.","authors":"Juliana Bell, Blair Carsone","doi":"10.1080/07380577.2024.2410497","DOIUrl":"10.1080/07380577.2024.2410497","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Hearing loss can impact an individual's mental, emotional, physical, and spiritual well-being. This review identifies existing research on client-centered interventions for Deaf and Hard of Hearing (DHH) clients which occupational therapy practitioners should understand. Databases searched included CINAHL, JSTOR, ERIC, PsychINFO, and Google Scholar. Full-text articles published in English from December 2013 to December 2023 were reviewed. After data extraction and analysis, 77 articles were synthesized, and interventions were categorized by type, occupation, relevant age group, theme, and professional performing the intervention. Understanding these interventions will help occupational therapy practitioners support DHH clients across the lifespan.</p>","PeriodicalId":46157,"journal":{"name":"OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY IN HEALTH CARE","volume":" ","pages":"1-28"},"PeriodicalIF":1.0,"publicationDate":"2026-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142356110","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}
Amanda Aparecida Alves Cunha Nascimento, Deisiane Oliveira Souto, Gabriela Silva Oliveira, Arthur Felipe Barroso de Lima, Thalita Karla Flores Cruz, Vitor Geraldi Haase
{"title":"Family Perspectives on Functional Priorities for Brazilian Children and Adolescents with Cerebral Palsy.","authors":"Amanda Aparecida Alves Cunha Nascimento, Deisiane Oliveira Souto, Gabriela Silva Oliveira, Arthur Felipe Barroso de Lima, Thalita Karla Flores Cruz, Vitor Geraldi Haase","doi":"10.1080/07380577.2025.2450694","DOIUrl":"10.1080/07380577.2025.2450694","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>This study aimed to identify the functional priorities of parents/guardians of Brazilian children and adolescents with cerebral palsy (CP) and to examine possible variations in priorities concerning different age groups and functional classifications. This cross-sectional study included 171 children with CP (mean age: 7.68 ± 3.32 years). The Canadian Occupational Performance Measure was administered to the families to identify functional priorities. Among the 740 functional priorities identified, activities of daily living (ADLs) were the most frequent, followed by priorities related to body functions, motor skills, and play. The functional priorities were similar across different functional levels and age groups.</p>","PeriodicalId":46157,"journal":{"name":"OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY IN HEALTH CARE","volume":" ","pages":"176-196"},"PeriodicalIF":1.0,"publicationDate":"2026-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142980343","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":"The Role of Reflective Activities for Occupational Therapy Education: Key Elements from a Student Perspective.","authors":"Madeline Au, Jenna Knelson, Gayla Grinde, Shu-Ping Chen","doi":"10.1080/07380577.2025.2450712","DOIUrl":"10.1080/07380577.2025.2450712","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>This exploratory study explored second-year students' experience with reflective activities in a Canadian Master's in Occupation Therapy program. A survey and follow-up interviews were conducted to examine multiple perspectives and the influences of reflective activities on students. Data were analyzed using descriptive statistics, Pearson Chi-Square, and thematic analysis. Findings revealed that reflections on personal or societal perspectives were perceived to be more beneficial than reflections on clinical simulations. Three themes emerged: (1) key elements influencing the reflective experience, (2) diverse experiences of reflective activity, and (3) the perceived outcomes resulting from positive reflective experiences. This study highlights the significance of reflective activities in occupational therapy education and identifies key elements that shape students' experiences with reflective activities.</p>","PeriodicalId":46157,"journal":{"name":"OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY IN HEALTH CARE","volume":" ","pages":"197-218"},"PeriodicalIF":1.0,"publicationDate":"2026-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142967238","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":"Sleep Experiences of Older Indian Women: An Exploratory Study.","authors":"Pallavi Bhat, Sebestina Anita Dsouza","doi":"10.1080/07380577.2025.2460785","DOIUrl":"10.1080/07380577.2025.2460785","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>As adequate sleep is an indicator of healthy aging, it is of concern that in India, the prevalence of sleep disorders is significant among older women. Using a qualitative approach, we aimed to understand how older Indian women perceive, engage in, and experience sleep and the factors influencing their sleep. Eight urban-residing older women from a southern Indian district were interviewed. Three main themes emerged: perceptions about sleep and sleep disturbances, causes and consequences of disturbed sleep, and sleep practices. Results may guide contextually relevant occupational assessments and interventions to support good sleep and healthy aging of this vulnerable population.</p>","PeriodicalId":46157,"journal":{"name":"OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY IN HEALTH CARE","volume":" ","pages":"219-239"},"PeriodicalIF":1.0,"publicationDate":"2026-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143469491","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":"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":"51-78"},"PeriodicalIF":1.0,"publicationDate":"2026-01-01","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}
Rupambika Sahoo, Leslie Edward S Lewis, Sebestina Anita Dsouza
{"title":"First-Time Mothers' Experiences of Caring for Their Preterm Infant in India.","authors":"Rupambika Sahoo, Leslie Edward S Lewis, Sebestina Anita Dsouza","doi":"10.1080/07380577.2025.2472420","DOIUrl":"10.1080/07380577.2025.2472420","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>The aim of this study was to understand first-time mothers' experience of caring for their preterm infant in an Indian context using a descriptive qualitative design. Six first-time mothers of preterm infants were interviewed using a semi-structured interview guide. Thematic analysis revealed the overarching theme of \"striving to be a mother to an infant with special needs,\" with three categories: contextual constraints at the hospital and home, mothers' personal limitations and coping strategies. The study findings highlight the importance of recognizing and addressing the unique needs of first-time mothers of preterm infants.</p>","PeriodicalId":46157,"journal":{"name":"OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY IN HEALTH CARE","volume":" ","pages":"260-279"},"PeriodicalIF":1.0,"publicationDate":"2026-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143606230","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":"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":"29-50"},"PeriodicalIF":1.0,"publicationDate":"2026-01-01","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}
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":"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":"131-153"},"PeriodicalIF":1.0,"publicationDate":"2026-01-01","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":"A Scoping Review of the Experiences of Ableism of Occupational Therapists and Occupational Therapy Students with Disabilities.","authors":"Yiwen Li, Nada Barrie, Sally Lindsay","doi":"10.1080/07380577.2025.2475465","DOIUrl":"10.1080/07380577.2025.2475465","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>This scoping review synthesizes the literature related to the experiences of ableism for occupational therapists and occupational therapy students with disabilities. It was conducted across peer-reviewed published academic literature using seven health sciences databases (MEDLINE, PsycINFO, CINAHL, Scopus, EMBASE, HealthSTAR, Web of Science). Our search, without date restrictions, was conducted up to July 2024 and yielded fifteen articles. Four themes emerged: (1) social/interpersonal experiences of ableism; (2) environmental barriers in occupational therapy education or workplace settings; (3) adaptive responses to institutional and interpersonal ableism; and (4) social advantages of disability. These findings contribute to effectively meeting the competency of equity and justice within the 2019 Position Statement of the World Federation of Occupational Therapists. The findings can help to inform discussions about improving equity, diversity, and inclusion within the occupational therapy profession by raising awareness of how professional inequities may affect equity-deserving groups.</p>","PeriodicalId":46157,"journal":{"name":"OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY IN HEALTH CARE","volume":" ","pages":"280-310"},"PeriodicalIF":1.0,"publicationDate":"2026-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143587769","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}