{"title":"The Spinal Cord Injury Self-Management Program: A Pilot.","authors":"Bridget Kraus, Timothy J Wolf","doi":"10.1177/15394492241271173","DOIUrl":"10.1177/15394492241271173","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>People with chronic spinal cord injury (SCI) experience a higher rate of secondary health conditions (SHCs) which affect their health and well-being. Self-management (SM) is a proven intervention approach, but formal programs may need to be tailored for the SCI population to reflect their needs and values. We sought to examine the feasibility and acceptability of the Spinal Cord Injury Self-Management (SCISM) Program and estimate its effect. A total of 32 individuals with SCI participated in the program. The primary outcomes were feasibility, acceptability, SHCs, and goal attainment. Participants were assessed at baseline, postintervention, and 3-month follow-up. Findings indicated that the SCISM Program was feasible and acceptable for use with moderate positive effects on SHCs and large positive effects in goal attainment. People with chronic SCI want to continue improving SM skills. The SCISM Program is feasible, acceptable, and should be examined further to reduce SHCs following SCI.</p>","PeriodicalId":47195,"journal":{"name":"Otjr-Occupation Participation and Health","volume":" ","pages":"408-417"},"PeriodicalIF":1.5,"publicationDate":"2025-07-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC12130588/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142001049","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":"Exploring Transportation Challenges and Opportunities for Mobility-Vulnerable Populations Through the Social-Ecological Model.","authors":"Mary Jeghers, Sandra Winter, Sherrilene Classen","doi":"10.1177/15394492241302710","DOIUrl":"10.1177/15394492241302710","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Community mobility is a vital activity of daily living. Mobility-vulnerable populations-individuals with incomes below the federal poverty threshold, minorities, individuals with disabilities, and older adults-face transit disparities. Advanced technologies (e.g., ride-sharing) may mitigate transportation inequities, but limited evidence considers mobility-vulnerable populations. Utilizing the social-ecological model, the team examined challenges and opportunities associated with transportation availability, accessibility, affordability, acceptability, and adaptability among two socioeconomic communities. Four focus groups were conducted using community-based participatory research principles. Community advisory boards informed focus group development and implementation. A thematic analysis was performed using the social-ecological model. Participants (<i>N</i> = 23) experienced transportation challenges and opportunities at all levels of the social-ecological model-individual (e.g., bus availability), relationship (e.g., peer support), community (e.g., safety), and societal (e.g., social isolation). Findings indicate the importance of looking beyond individual factors and exploring relationships, community, and societal impacts on transportation use.</p>","PeriodicalId":47195,"journal":{"name":"Otjr-Occupation Participation and Health","volume":" ","pages":"475-484"},"PeriodicalIF":1.5,"publicationDate":"2025-07-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142802847","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}
Madelyn Grace Yoo, Avery Collier, Timira Minor, Kim Lipsey, Kelly M Harris
{"title":"Asthma and Participation: A Scoping Review.","authors":"Madelyn Grace Yoo, Avery Collier, Timira Minor, Kim Lipsey, Kelly M Harris","doi":"10.1177/15394492241274754","DOIUrl":"10.1177/15394492241274754","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Asthma is a widespread pediatric chronic disease, but there is limited understanding of its impact on participation (other than physical activity) and the conceptualization of participation. We conducted a scoping review to explore the evidence on the relationship between pediatric asthma and participation in several domains of occupation outlined in the Occupational Therapy Practice Framework 4th Edition. A structured literature search was implemented in PubMed/MEDLINE, Elsevier EMBASE, CINAHL, SCOPUS, Clarivate Web of Science Core Collection, and APA PsycINFO. Data were extracted by occupational domain and analyzed using a stoplight categorization. Of the 3444 identified articles, 10 met inclusion criteria, five of which were categorized as green (addressing specific occupational activities). No article explicitly defined participation. Asthma's influence on nonphysical activity occupations remains unclear. Future research must clarify both the meaning and measures that best capture participation, and further explore the relationship between asthma and participation.</p>","PeriodicalId":47195,"journal":{"name":"Otjr-Occupation Participation and Health","volume":" ","pages":"360-369"},"PeriodicalIF":1.5,"publicationDate":"2025-07-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142074160","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}
Heidi N Robertson, Victor Michael Camacho, Catherine Tsang-Wu, Jamie Provisor, Vera Gallagher, Irma J Pereira
{"title":"Exploring Interoceptive Awareness With Adults: Occupational Therapy Practitioner Knowledge, Perception, and Practice Patterns.","authors":"Heidi N Robertson, Victor Michael Camacho, Catherine Tsang-Wu, Jamie Provisor, Vera Gallagher, Irma J Pereira","doi":"10.1177/15394492241277470","DOIUrl":"10.1177/15394492241277470","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>As the literature states, interoception is important in health and wellness. Disruption of this system can negatively impact occupational performance. We completed a descriptive study to understand how occupational therapy practitioners working with adults address interoceptive awareness. A researcher-developed survey gathered data on knowledge acquisition of interoception and perceived practice patterns related to assessment, intervention, and outcomes. Participants (<i>N</i> = 44) reported acquiring knowledge of interoception through professional websites, browsing databases, and continuing education as the most common information sources. Client self-report (56.8%) and clinical observation (54.5%) were the most commonly reported assessments. Rehabilitation practitioners (<i>n</i> = 8) reported no use of formal assessments. Most participants (63.89%) reported interoceptive awareness interventions to be effective. Further research is needed on best practices for interoception assessment and intervention related to occupational performance.</p>","PeriodicalId":47195,"journal":{"name":"Otjr-Occupation Participation and Health","volume":" ","pages":"494-504"},"PeriodicalIF":1.5,"publicationDate":"2025-07-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142510287","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}
Lisandra Emy Taketa Dos Santos Lima, Wellington Francisco Rodrigues, Carlo José Freire Oliveira, Edinara Kososki, Fabiana Caetano Martins Silva E Dutra, Alessandra Cavalcanti, Ana Amélia Cardoso
{"title":"Occupational Impact of COVID-19 Social Isolation on Brazilian Mothers: A Cross-Sectional Study.","authors":"Lisandra Emy Taketa Dos Santos Lima, Wellington Francisco Rodrigues, Carlo José Freire Oliveira, Edinara Kososki, Fabiana Caetano Martins Silva E Dutra, Alessandra Cavalcanti, Ana Amélia Cardoso","doi":"10.1177/15394492251316467","DOIUrl":"10.1177/15394492251316467","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>The COVID-19 pandemic lockdown impacted the occupational performance of all mothers. For those who were mothers of diversely developing children, it was even more difficult. To measure how the lockdown affected mothers in Brazil, comparing those with typically developing children (MTD) to those with children with disabilities or developmental disorders (MDD). This is a cross-sectional, exploratory, quantitative research realized using an online questionnaire; data were collected on sociodemographics and changes in occupational performance during lockdown. In total, 1,070 mothers of children aged 3 to 12 years (76.5% MTD, 23.5% MDD) reported diminished performance, especially in activities of daily living and instrumental activities of daily living. The decline was more significant in the MDD group. The lockdown negatively impacted the occupational performance of all mothers, with a greater effect on MDD, suggesting possibilities for interventions in occupational therapy to reduce maternal overload in similar situations.</p>","PeriodicalId":47195,"journal":{"name":"Otjr-Occupation Participation and Health","volume":" ","pages":"388-398"},"PeriodicalIF":1.5,"publicationDate":"2025-07-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143484413","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":"The Impact of Cerebral Visual Impairment on Social Skills and Sensory Processing.","authors":"Eray Kılıç, Mustafa Cemali, Esra Akı","doi":"10.1177/15394492241261358","DOIUrl":"10.1177/15394492241261358","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Limited evidence exists on the impact of cerebral visual impairment (CVI) on developmental domains in toddlers. This study investigated whether CVI influences social skills and sensory processing in toddlers with cerebral palsy (CP). The study included toddlers with CP, with or without CVI, and typically developing (TD) toddlers. All parents completed the demographic information form. Social skills were assessed by the Brief Infant-Toddler Social and Emotional Assessment (BITSEA). Sensory processing was evaluated by the Infant/Toddler Sensory Profile (ITSP). Analysis of covariance was employed to assess the disparity in BITSEA and ITSP scores. Toddlers with CP and CVI group demonstrated lower social competence than the other groups (<i>p</i> < .05). Having CVI did not cause a statistically significant difference in sensory processing among toddlers with CP (<i>p</i> > .05). CVI significantly affects social competence in toddlers with CP but does not affect sensory processing.</p>","PeriodicalId":47195,"journal":{"name":"Otjr-Occupation Participation and Health","volume":" ","pages":"350-359"},"PeriodicalIF":1.5,"publicationDate":"2025-07-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC12130584/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141761654","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}
Jacqueline Wheatcroft, Natasha A Lannin, Anne M Baker, Carolyn A Unsworth
{"title":"Expert Consensus on a Cognitive Rehabilitation Learning Package for Novice Occupational Therapists.","authors":"Jacqueline Wheatcroft, Natasha A Lannin, Anne M Baker, Carolyn A Unsworth","doi":"10.1177/15394492251345815","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1177/15394492251345815","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Novice occupational therapists struggle with clinical reasoning when interpreting cognitive assessments and planning interventions for patients with an acquired brain injury (ABI), impacting patient rehabilitation outcomes. This study aimed to establish expert consensus on a self-directed learning package (SDLP) for novice occupational therapists to support clinical reasoning when planning cognitive rehabilitation. A mixed-methods design consisting of an initial survey, then three virtual Nominal Group Technique focus groups, including 21 expert occupational therapists, prioritized SDLP content and teaching methods. Experts identified: \"neuroanatomy,\" \"evidence-based practice guidelines\", \"interpretation of functional errors,\" \"delivery of cognitive rehabilitation,\" \"goal setting,\" and \"progress measurement\" as the most important content. They prioritized video demonstrations, case studies, online modules, and practical assignments as methods to deliver the SDLP. The virtual focus groups enabled rapid consensus of the content and teaching methods for an SDLP which can now be developed to support novices' clinical reasoning when planning cognitive rehabilitation.</p>","PeriodicalId":47195,"journal":{"name":"Otjr-Occupation Participation and Health","volume":" ","pages":"15394492251345815"},"PeriodicalIF":1.5,"publicationDate":"2025-06-19","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144327197","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}
Carlyn Ellison Keeler, Linda Struckmeyer, Jennifer W Applebaum, Jane Morgan-Daniel, Sandra Winter, Barbara Zsembik, Sherrilene Classen
{"title":"Identifying Home Safety Concerns Among Older Adults Aging With Pets.","authors":"Carlyn Ellison Keeler, Linda Struckmeyer, Jennifer W Applebaum, Jane Morgan-Daniel, Sandra Winter, Barbara Zsembik, Sherrilene Classen","doi":"10.1177/15394492251344529","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1177/15394492251344529","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Assessing risks in pet owners' home environment may help develop strategies to enhance safety and well-being. The objective of this study is to uncover key themes informing the development of a home safety assessment tool for older adults with pets. A literature review and focus group interviews informed understanding of the safety concerns of older adults caring for pets. Participants were primary caregivers of a dog and/or cat (<i>N</i> = 30). Qualitative coding and analysis were guided by the International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health (ICF) model. None of the six included articles identified a tool for detecting pet care safety concerns. Focus group findings indicate pet behavior, care needs, and caregiving activities impact home safety, potentially affecting safely aging in place. This study highlights the need to address home safety with pets and identifies factors for increasing safety. Findings will inform tool development; further research is needed to refine and validate.</p>","PeriodicalId":47195,"journal":{"name":"Otjr-Occupation Participation and Health","volume":" ","pages":"15394492251344529"},"PeriodicalIF":1.5,"publicationDate":"2025-06-18","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144318312","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}
Amiya Waldman-Levi, Zahava Friedman, Janet Falk-Kessler, Lola Halperin, Lisa Gordon-Handler, Robin Akselrud, Rivka Molinsky
{"title":"Jewish Students' Experiences of Antisemitism in Higher Education Settings and Daily Occupations.","authors":"Amiya Waldman-Levi, Zahava Friedman, Janet Falk-Kessler, Lola Halperin, Lisa Gordon-Handler, Robin Akselrud, Rivka Molinsky","doi":"10.1177/15394492251344525","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1177/15394492251344525","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>An alarming increase in antisemitism compromises Jewish students' sense of safety and may result in occupational injustice. This study aimed to explore Jewish students' exposure to antisemitism and its impact on their mental health and daily occupations. A survey about exposure to antisemitism, the Generalized Anxiety Disorder seven-item scale, and the Brief Resilience Scale were completed by 147 university students nationally; 57.3% reported direct experiences with antisemitism and 63.4% were exposed as bystanders. This exposure jeopardized students' sense of safety, occupations such as social participation, sleep, and rest, and ability to plan their future. Students reported being severely anxious (<i>M</i> = 15.45, <i>SD</i> = 6.28) despite moderate resilience (<i>M</i> = 3.39, <i>SD</i> = 0.34). Efforts to create a culture of belonging should include initiatives to combat antisemitism. It is essential for occupational therapy faculty to develop educational programs for practitioners and students as well as other professionals to prevent occupational injustice among Jewish students.</p>","PeriodicalId":47195,"journal":{"name":"Otjr-Occupation Participation and Health","volume":" ","pages":"15394492251344525"},"PeriodicalIF":1.5,"publicationDate":"2025-06-18","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144318313","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":"The Japanese Version of the Quality of Upper Extremity Skills Test.","authors":"Sayaka Katori, Nobuaki Himuro, Masaki Miura, Yukihiro Kitai, Ryo Tanabe, Hirofumi Ohnishi","doi":"10.1177/15394492251349161","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1177/15394492251349161","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>To improve upper-limb function in children with cerebral palsy (CP), adequate assessment tools are essential for rehabilitation; however, there have been very few assessment tools with acceptable validity and reliability for use in Japan to date. The aim of this study was to describe the process of translating the Quality of Upper Extremity Skills Test (QUEST) into Japanese and to examine its psychometric properties. The QUEST was translated using a forward-backward method. Sixty-one children aged 2-18 years with a diagnosis of CP underwent assessment, with video-based reliability assessments conducted for 38 of them. The intra-class correlation coefficients were 0.94 for inter-rater reliability and 0.97 for intra-rater reliability. The total score showed a strong correlation with the Manual Ability Classification System (ρ = -0.65). A questionnaire of experts showed generally good content validity. The Japanese version of the QUEST was found to be both valid and reliable.</p>","PeriodicalId":47195,"journal":{"name":"Otjr-Occupation Participation and Health","volume":" ","pages":"15394492251349161"},"PeriodicalIF":1.5,"publicationDate":"2025-06-18","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144318314","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}