Samantha B Randolph, Deanna M Barch, Dror Ben-Zeev, Erin K Moran
{"title":"Exploring the Experience of Community Participation Among Individuals With Serious Mental Illness.","authors":"Samantha B Randolph, Deanna M Barch, Dror Ben-Zeev, Erin K Moran","doi":"10.1177/15394492241262290","DOIUrl":"10.1177/15394492241262290","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>People with serious mental illness (SMI) encounter restrictions in the quantity of their community participation. Less is known about the quality of their participation. We aimed to explore the relationship between symptoms of SMI and the daily experience (i.e., loneliness and enjoyment) of community participation. We examined daily community participation among people with SMI using ecological momentary assessment surveys. We built multilevel models to examine the associations between symptoms of SMI and loneliness or enjoyment during community participation. Our analysis included 183 people among four participant groups: bipolar disorder (<i>n</i> = 44), major depressive disorder (<i>n</i> = 46), schizophrenia/schizoaffective disorder (<i>n</i> = 40), and control (<i>n</i> = 53). People with schizophrenia engaged in more unstructured activities (e.g., socializing) than people among other groups. Symptom association varied across diagnostic groups. To support tailored intervention development, researchers and practitioners should consider the context of participation and the clinical characteristics of the client.</p>","PeriodicalId":47195,"journal":{"name":"Otjr-Occupation Participation and Health","volume":" ","pages":"452-462"},"PeriodicalIF":1.5,"publicationDate":"2025-07-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11762356/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141761653","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Maria Löfgren, Anneli Nyman, Gunilla Isaksson, Ellinor Larsson
{"title":"Framing Facets of Social Participation: Older Adults' Experiences of \"Social Online Meetings\".","authors":"Maria Löfgren, Anneli Nyman, Gunilla Isaksson, Ellinor Larsson","doi":"10.1177/15394492241262291","DOIUrl":"10.1177/15394492241262291","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Changing demographics with an increased proportion of older adults indicate the need to develop new health-promoting interventions where the potential of digitization is considered. The aim was to explore and create an understanding of how social online meetings are experienced by older adults. Interviews with older adults generated data that were analyzed using a grounded theory approach. The participants were interviewed after participating in a digital health promotion group initiative provided in a municipality context. A core conceptual category and three subcategories reflected an intertwined process of discovering facets of social participation where internal reflections on personal values and needs were nurtured by an external driven process of becoming part of a group in an online context. Occupational therapists and other health and social care professionals need to consider the various facets of social participation when supporting older adults active and healthy aging.</p>","PeriodicalId":47195,"journal":{"name":"Otjr-Occupation Participation and Health","volume":" ","pages":"485-493"},"PeriodicalIF":1.5,"publicationDate":"2025-07-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC12130586/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141447312","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Laura Schmelzer, Scott Peters, Gabrielle Mosiniak, Ketki D Raina
{"title":"Examining the Relationship Between Meaningful Engagement and Well-Being Across Men and Women.","authors":"Laura Schmelzer, Scott Peters, Gabrielle Mosiniak, Ketki D Raina","doi":"10.1177/15394492241271120","DOIUrl":"10.1177/15394492241271120","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>While engagement in meaningful activities is associated with well-being, the influence of gender on this relationship is unknown. The study aims to (a) examine the difference between meaningful engagement and well-being for individuals who identify as men and women and (b) explore the association between engagement and well-being in men and women. In this observational study, 256 community-dwelling individuals completed meaningful engagement and well-being measures. Between-group <i>t</i> tests indicated no significant differences between men and women for engagement (<i>t</i> = 0.595, <i>p</i> = .552) and well-being (<i>t</i> = 0.818, <i>p</i> = .414). There were fair, positive correlations (<i>r</i>s = .376; <i>p</i> < .01) between engagement and well-being for men and moderate positive correlations (<i>r</i>s = .567; <i>p</i> < .01) between engagement and well-being for women. Self-identified gender may influence the relationship between engagement in meaningful activities and the sense of well-being it provides.</p>","PeriodicalId":47195,"journal":{"name":"Otjr-Occupation Participation and Health","volume":" ","pages":"436-444"},"PeriodicalIF":1.5,"publicationDate":"2025-07-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141996642","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Examining Leisure Re-Engagement and Its Relationship With Self-Regulation After Traumatic Brain Injury: A Cross-Sectional Study.","authors":"Amanda Gahlot, Denise Krch, Yael Goverover","doi":"10.1177/15394492241288134","DOIUrl":"10.1177/15394492241288134","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Engagement in leisure activities is a significant contributor to health. Individuals with traumatic brain injury (TBI) report not returning to pre-injury levels of leisure participation. Self-regulation (SR) is a possible factor of limited re-engagement. This study aimed to examine leisure re-engagement patterns and the impact of SR on these patterns. Fifty-five adults with TBI were included in a cross-sectional study. Participants completed a leisure activity survey, rating engagement before and after injury. Participants and an informant completed the Frontal Systems Behavior Scale (FrSBe) to assess SR. Leisure was significantly lower after injury than before injury, <i>t</i>(54) = 3.83, <i>p</i> < .001. The FrSBe apathy score was significantly associated with lower re-engagement (eta = 0.42) and may predict engagement after injury (Δ<i>R</i><sup>2</sup> = .09, <i>p</i> < .05). Apathy may contribute to difficulty re-engaging in leisure activities. Re-engagement in leisure activities should be a focus of occupational therapy intervention after TBI.</p>","PeriodicalId":47195,"journal":{"name":"Otjr-Occupation Participation and Health","volume":" ","pages":"427-435"},"PeriodicalIF":1.5,"publicationDate":"2025-07-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142510286","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Participation Strategies Used by Young People With and Without Physical Disabilities.","authors":"Andrianantenaina Ornella, Baladzhanov Nikol, Germain Lauriane, Schneidman Lyndsay, Shahin Saeideh, Anaby Dana","doi":"10.1177/15394492241280198","DOIUrl":"10.1177/15394492241280198","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Participation strategies used by young people (YP) are understudied. This study aimed to identify strategies used by YP with and without physical disabilities to promote participation at home, school, community, and workplace. In this qualitative descriptive study, 106 participants ages 12 to 30 (<math><mrow><mover><mi>x</mi><mo>¯</mo></mover></mrow></math> = 22.7) years, with (<i>n</i> = 52) and without (<i>n</i> = 54) physical disabilities, reported up to three strategies to facilitate their participation in four settings using the Youth, Young-Adult Participation and Environment Measure. A total of 1,235 strategies were analyzed using inductive content analysis. As a result, 11 categories emerged; seven were environment-focused and four were person-focused. Both groups used time management, built on intrinsic factors, and utilized social support across all settings. At school, those with disabilities uniquely benefited from accommodative institutional environments. They also reported more strategies involving advocacy, analyzing a situation, and seeking accommodative physical and social environments. The findings illustrate a range of participation strategies YP use that may inform ways to promote participation more effectively.</p>","PeriodicalId":47195,"journal":{"name":"Otjr-Occupation Participation and Health","volume":" ","pages":"338-349"},"PeriodicalIF":1.5,"publicationDate":"2025-07-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC12130587/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142308760","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Gabriela Santos Pereira, Fernanda Ishida Corrêa, Heyriane Martins Dos Santos, Victor Hugo Alexandre De Amorim, Jean-Louis Thonnard, Oyéné Kossi, João Carlos Ferrari Corrêa, Soraia Micaela Silva
{"title":"Assessing Participation in Stroke Survivors: Psychometric Properties of the Participation Measurement Scale (PM-Scale) Brazil.","authors":"Gabriela Santos Pereira, Fernanda Ishida Corrêa, Heyriane Martins Dos Santos, Victor Hugo Alexandre De Amorim, Jean-Louis Thonnard, Oyéné Kossi, João Carlos Ferrari Corrêa, Soraia Micaela Silva","doi":"10.1177/15394492241276545","DOIUrl":"10.1177/15394492241276545","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Initial evidence supports the reliability of the Participation Measurement Scale (PM-Scale) in Brazil, but further exploration of its psychometric properties is needed for Brazilian stroke survivors. The aim of the study is to analyze the reliability, convergent validity, internal consistency, and accuracy of the PM-Scale Brazil. A methodological study involved three assessments over intervals of 7-14 days. Reliability was evaluated through the Intraclass Correlation Coefficient. Convergent validity was assessed using Spearman's correlation coefficient to evaluate the alignment of the PM-Scale Brazil with the SATIS-Stroke. Internal consistency was assessed through Cronbach's α. Accuracy was estimated by calculating the area under the receiver operating characteristic curve. The study involved 110 stroke survivors, revealing adequate intra-rater and inter-rater reliability. A significant weak correlation was observed between the PM-Scale and SATIS-Stroke. Internal consistency and accuracy were adequate. The PM-Scale Brazil demonstrates good reliability, internal consistency, and sensitivity. However, its weak correlation with SATIS-Stroke suggests limited convergent validity.</p>","PeriodicalId":47195,"journal":{"name":"Otjr-Occupation Participation and Health","volume":" ","pages":"418-426"},"PeriodicalIF":1.5,"publicationDate":"2025-07-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142156327","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Gordon Muir Giles, Yael Goverover, Erin R Foster, Lisa Tabor Connor, Dorothy Farrar Edwards, Carolyn Baum, Joan Toglia
{"title":"Functional Cognition: Moving the Field Forward.","authors":"Gordon Muir Giles, Yael Goverover, Erin R Foster, Lisa Tabor Connor, Dorothy Farrar Edwards, Carolyn Baum, Joan Toglia","doi":"10.1177/15394492241296811","DOIUrl":"10.1177/15394492241296811","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>The concept of functional cognition has been variously defined, but at its core relates to how cognitive and performance abilities are integrated and used in everyday life. Functional cognition is a fundamental element of occupational performance, and functional cognitive assessment and intervention are central to how occupational therapy can improve client outcomes. Attendees at a conference convened by the American Occupational Therapy Foundation identified areas where the construct of functional cognition required further clarification. This paper briefly reviews these issues setting the stage for further conceptual analysis. The paper also examines the practical challenges that must be addressed before functional cognitive assessment and intervention can be fully integrated into occupational therapy practitioners' professional practice. Potential routes to address these challenges are identified.</p>","PeriodicalId":47195,"journal":{"name":"Otjr-Occupation Participation and Health","volume":" ","pages":"399-407"},"PeriodicalIF":1.5,"publicationDate":"2025-07-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142636173","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Sydnee G Stovall, Rylie G George, Madelyn T Lara, Kyra O Gainous, Riqiea F Kitchens, Claudia L Hilton
{"title":"Parent Perspectives of Co-Occupations in Neonatal Intensive Care: A Thematic Review of Barriers and Supports.","authors":"Sydnee G Stovall, Rylie G George, Madelyn T Lara, Kyra O Gainous, Riqiea F Kitchens, Claudia L Hilton","doi":"10.1177/15394492241271220","DOIUrl":"10.1177/15394492241271220","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background: </strong>Co-occupations within the neonatal intensive care unit (NICU), which include parenting activities, such as bathing, feeding, diapering, comfort care, and bonding for attachment, are consequential for optimal infant development.</p><p><strong>Objectives: </strong>This thematic systematic review examines supports and barriers for facilitating co-occupations between parents and infants in the neonatal setting.</p><p><strong>Methodology: </strong>A search of four databases (MEDLINE, CINAHL, PsycINFO, and PubMed) resulted in 20 studies that met inclusion criteria for data extraction.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>Family-centered NICU design, good communication between parents and NICU staff, increased physical contact, parent involvement in caregiving, psychological wellness, parent education, peer support, and established parental roles are identified as supports to co-occupational engagement. Identified barriers include physical separation, loss of parental role, restrictions of the NICU environment, medical technology, role strain, psychological burden, lack of knowledge, and poor communication.</p><p><strong>Implications: </strong>Findings suggest that neonatal occupational therapy practitioners can facilitate parent-infant co-occupations by addressing barriers and augmenting existing supports.</p>","PeriodicalId":47195,"journal":{"name":"Otjr-Occupation Participation and Health","volume":" ","pages":"378-387"},"PeriodicalIF":1.5,"publicationDate":"2025-07-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC12130602/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142001048","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Vanessa D Jewell, Katie J Funk, Alexis Currie, Julia Shin, Emily L Knezevich, Andrea Valdez, Maggie Bunsness
{"title":"Rural Caregiver Perceptions on the Content and Receipt of a Diabetes Management Telehealth Occupation-Based Coaching Intervention.","authors":"Vanessa D Jewell, Katie J Funk, Alexis Currie, Julia Shin, Emily L Knezevich, Andrea Valdez, Maggie Bunsness","doi":"10.1177/15394492241280916","DOIUrl":"10.1177/15394492241280916","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background: </strong>Type 1 diabetes management for young children requires caregiver involvement to prevent serious health complications.</p><p><strong>Objectives: </strong>Explore the lived experience of rural caregivers' health management routines and perceptions of an occupation-based coaching (OBC) intervention.</p><p><strong>Methodology: </strong>Following a 12-week, OBC telehealth intervention designed to promote diabetes management and caregiver psychosocial well-being, researchers interviewed eight rural caregivers to explore their perceived quality of life utilizing a phenomenological approach.</p><p><strong>Findings: </strong>Three themes emerged related to caregivers' OBC intervention needs: occupational deprivation and decreased well-being; longing for connection with social supports; and desire for knowledgeable, relatable, and accessible providers. Two themes emerged related to their experiences postintervention: satisfaction with diabetes management and psychosocial support and renewed hope for childhood normalcy.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>Despite drastic shift in family routines after a child's T1D diagnosis, caregivers reported acceptability of OBC for improving health management routines in a rural community following OBC intervention.</p>","PeriodicalId":47195,"journal":{"name":"Otjr-Occupation Participation and Health","volume":" ","pages":"370-377"},"PeriodicalIF":1.5,"publicationDate":"2025-07-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC12130604/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142336676","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"2024: A Year in Review and Plans for Growth.","authors":"Timothy Wolf, Melanie M Tkach, Melissa Knott","doi":"10.1177/15394492251339719","DOIUrl":"10.1177/15394492251339719","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":47195,"journal":{"name":"Otjr-Occupation Participation and Health","volume":" ","pages":"335-337"},"PeriodicalIF":1.5,"publicationDate":"2025-07-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144050844","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}