Yen-Chun Wang, Yi-Jung Chen, Chieh-Hsiu Liu, Kah Ying Yap, Yi-Ching Yang, Mark D Griffiths, Ming-Ta Hsieh, Chung-Ying Lin
{"title":"Effects of Ageism, Depression, Physical Resilience, and Frailty on Quality of Life Among Older Women.","authors":"Yen-Chun Wang, Yi-Jung Chen, Chieh-Hsiu Liu, Kah Ying Yap, Yi-Ching Yang, Mark D Griffiths, Ming-Ta Hsieh, Chung-Ying Lin","doi":"10.1177/15394492261468367","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1177/15394492261468367","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>In Taiwan, as a super-aging society, older women face unique challenges that affect their health and quality of life (QoL). The present 1-year longitudinal study was conducted to examine changes in physical and psychosocial health and the relationship between these factors and QoL from March 2023 to June 2024. Women (<i>N</i> = 114) aged over 60 years completed baseline assessments, which included demographic information and evaluations using standardized scales, and 48 completed the follow-ups conducted 1 year later. Findings showed a significant decline in QoL, particularly among those aged 75+ years (effect size = 0.630). Self-directed ageism, frailty, physical resilience, and depression were identified as critical associated factors affecting QoL. These results highlight the importance of developing tailored strategies for young-older (60-74 years) and old-older individuals (75+ years), focusing on preserving physical abilities, managing chronic illnesses, and enhancing psychosocial health, particularly for older women to improve their overall well-being and reduce societal caregiving costs.</p>","PeriodicalId":47195,"journal":{"name":"Otjr-Occupation Participation and Health","volume":" ","pages":"15394492261468367"},"PeriodicalIF":1.4,"publicationDate":"2026-08-05","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"148680500","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":"A Scoping Review of Interventions That Promote Life, Occupational, and Work-Life Balance.","authors":"Whitney Lucas Molitor, Allison Naber","doi":"10.1177/15394492261468364","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1177/15394492261468364","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Life, occupational, and work-life balance are essential factors influencing health, well-being, and quality of life. Although these concepts are frequently discussed, their definitions remain inconsistent, and research based on interventions is limited. This study aims to identify interventions that promote life, occupational, or work-life balance and to explore how these concepts are understood within intervention studies. A scoping review was conducted using the Joanna Briggs Institute framework and PRISMA-ScR guidelines. Eighteen studies met the inclusion criteria. Participants in the included studies were adults, health care workers, individuals with mental health conditions, and students. Interventions focused on time use, mindfulness, gratitude/happiness training, behavior change, and storytelling. Findings indicate diverse intervention approaches are used to promote balance and well-being. However, variability in how life, occupational, and work-life balance are described and measured highlights the need for greater conceptual clarity.</p>","PeriodicalId":47195,"journal":{"name":"Otjr-Occupation Participation and Health","volume":" ","pages":"15394492261468364"},"PeriodicalIF":1.4,"publicationDate":"2026-07-30","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"148632031","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":"Feasibility of the \"Take Action\" Cognitive-Functional Program During Active Chemotherapy in Women With Breast Cancer.","authors":"Danit Langer, Stav Hillel, Asnat Bar-Haim Erez","doi":"10.1177/15394492261466170","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1177/15394492261466170","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Women with breast cancer experience treatment-related side effects, including cognitive impairment, that adversely affect functioning and quality of life. Despite growing recognition of cancer-related cognitive impairment, few studies have examined rehabilitation during active oncological treatment. This study examined the feasibility of the Take Action (TA) cognitive-functional occupational therapy program during chemotherapy among seven women. Feasibility indicators, perceived cognitive function, daily functioning, and well-being were assessed at three time points. The TA program comprised seven individualized sessions focused on executive-function strategies to support self-management and participation in meaningful activities. Findings showed that the TA program was not feasible during chemotherapy due to technical constraints, scheduling difficulties, and treatment side effects, in both individual and group formats. However, when delivered individually during the transition toward survivorship, participants reported improved use of cognitive strategies and re-engagement in meaningful occupations. These results highlight the need for tailored occupational therapy interventions across the cancer continuum.</p>","PeriodicalId":47195,"journal":{"name":"Otjr-Occupation Participation and Health","volume":" ","pages":"15394492261466170"},"PeriodicalIF":1.4,"publicationDate":"2026-07-29","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"148608544","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}
Giovanna Rizzuto, Julia Maddalena, Nina Chang, Marie-Anne Nguyen-Vu, Cheng Zeng, Yu-Hsin Hsieh, Dana Anaby
{"title":"Perceptions of Youth With DCD Regarding Their Occupational Participation in Home, School, Community, and Workplace.","authors":"Giovanna Rizzuto, Julia Maddalena, Nina Chang, Marie-Anne Nguyen-Vu, Cheng Zeng, Yu-Hsin Hsieh, Dana Anaby","doi":"10.1177/15394492261468371","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1177/15394492261468371","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Challenges associated with developmental coordination disorder (DCD) persist into emerging adulthood and may affect participation in occupations. This qualitative descriptive study aims to understand the perspectives of transition-aged youth on their participation at home, school, community, and workplace. Sixteen youth with DCD (nine males, seven females) aged 12 to 20 (<i>M</i> = 15.4) completed the Youth, Young-adult Participation and Environment Measure (Y-PEM), followed by individualized stimulated recall interviews to reflect on Y-PEM results. Inductive content analysis identified seven categories. Three informative categories, closely related to Y-PEM constructs, included Repertoire of activities, Environmental barriers and supports, and Strategies to promote participation. Four reflective categories, providing insights into participation experiences, included Recognizing their own abilities, personal attributes and habits, Achieving personal goals and hoped-for selves, What is guiding their participation, and Family impact. Findings can redirect attention toward participation aspirations and supportive environments when promoting meaningful participation during this transitional period.</p>","PeriodicalId":47195,"journal":{"name":"Otjr-Occupation Participation and Health","volume":" ","pages":"15394492261468371"},"PeriodicalIF":1.4,"publicationDate":"2026-07-29","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"148608528","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}
Sharon Gowdy Wagener, Mary Vining Radomski, Sandra Castro-Pearson, Mattie Anheluk, Ginger Carroll, Kim Grabe, Kristina Kath, Alisa Kocian, Libby Lindenfelser, Jennifer Rademacher, Brie Somlai, Joe Yunek, Joette Zola
{"title":"Purpose in Life Renewal for COVID-19 Survivors: A Feasibility Study.","authors":"Sharon Gowdy Wagener, Mary Vining Radomski, Sandra Castro-Pearson, Mattie Anheluk, Ginger Carroll, Kim Grabe, Kristina Kath, Alisa Kocian, Libby Lindenfelser, Jennifer Rademacher, Brie Somlai, Joe Yunek, Joette Zola","doi":"10.1177/15394492261464079","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1177/15394492261464079","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>People who experienced COVID-19 may have purpose disruption, which is important to health and wellbeing. This study examined three dimensions of the feasibility of a purpose renewal intervention (Compass Course): acceptability, implementability, and preliminary efficacy. This study used a prospective pretest-posttest design with people who experienced COVID-19. Intervention consisted of 8-group sessions (<i>n</i> = 27). Standardized measures of meaning and purpose at pretest, posttest, and 2-month follow-up were collected. The intervention was implemented as planned. Those who completed the sessions (<i>n</i> = 16) reported high levels of satisfaction with the intervention (median overall satisfaction rating of 9.5/10). Participants made statistically significant pre-post changes in two measures of purpose in life and one measure of post-traumatic growth, but not self-efficacy. Results suggest that implementation of the Compass Course was feasible and acceptable, and further studies related to purpose renewal for persons after COVID-19 are warranted.</p>","PeriodicalId":47195,"journal":{"name":"Otjr-Occupation Participation and Health","volume":" ","pages":"15394492261464079"},"PeriodicalIF":1.4,"publicationDate":"2026-07-27","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"148608605","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}
Jordan Swarztrauber, Aaron Bonsall, Rebecca L Wolf, M Abbey Glenn, Tania L Shearon
{"title":"Identifying Occupational Needs of Women Undergoing Infertility Treatment: A Qualitative Study.","authors":"Jordan Swarztrauber, Aaron Bonsall, Rebecca L Wolf, M Abbey Glenn, Tania L Shearon","doi":"10.1177/15394492261466142","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1177/15394492261466142","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>The purpose of this study is to examine experiences of infertility treatment to identify occupational needs and areas of occupational disruption. The data collection consisted of 13 in-depth qualitative interviews collected through recorded interviews via online video with 13 women who have completed infertility treatments. Inductive data analysis found a common theme of occupational disruptions among the women interviewed. The next level of analysis identified subcategories that aligned with the Occupational Therapy Practice Framework. The disruptions in occupations in this study were sleep and rest, leisure, hygiene, work, childcare, sexual activity, and health management. The results include examples of the complexity of women's experiences across occupations. The identified occupational disruptions demonstrate a gap in current infertility care and create an opportunity for occupational therapists to develop individualized intervention plans and offer holistic, client-centered treatment.</p>","PeriodicalId":47195,"journal":{"name":"Otjr-Occupation Participation and Health","volume":" ","pages":"15394492261466142"},"PeriodicalIF":1.4,"publicationDate":"2026-07-19","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"148521148","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":"Same-Sex Parenting and Occupational Justice: An Analysis of a Marriage Equality Law.","authors":"Catalina Núñez Ramos, Cleber Cirineu, Rodolfo Morrison","doi":"10.1177/15394492261466178","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1177/15394492261466178","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Chile's Marriage Equality Law (Law No. 21,400) expanded legal recognition for same-sex couples, yet questions remain regarding how diverse forms of parenting are recognized within its framework. This study aims to analyze how same-sex parent families and their parenting occupations are discursively constructed in the law's legislative history. A qualitative document analysis was conducted using Bacchi's What's the Problem Represented to Be? approach in dialogue with Critical Discourse Analysis, examining statutory text, parliamentary debates, and policy documents. While the law broadens access to marriage and specific forms of legally recognized parenting, inclusion is partial. Key areas-such as filiation, adoption, assisted reproduction, and nonmarital families-remain restricted or unaddressed, reproducing forms of occupational injustice. Parenting is shaped by legal and discursive frameworks, and critical policy analysis helps reveal how these frameworks produce occupational injustice across diverse family contexts.</p>","PeriodicalId":47195,"journal":{"name":"Otjr-Occupation Participation and Health","volume":" ","pages":"15394492261466178"},"PeriodicalIF":1.4,"publicationDate":"2026-07-19","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"148521228","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":"Development and Standardization of the Strengths and Difficulties Self‑Perception Scale for Adolescent Students (StreDi‑SPeS).","authors":"Elisavet Pavlou Papagianni, Elena Theodorou","doi":"10.1177/15394492261464057","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1177/15394492261464057","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Motivation and attributional beliefs are critical for adolescents' academic participation and performance, yet validated tools capturing these constructs are limited in occupational therapy contexts. This study aimed to develop and standardize the Strengths and Difficulties Self-Perception Scale for Adolescent Students (StreDi-SPeS). A cross-sectional design was used with 539 adolescents (ages 13-18) in Cyprus. Psychometric evaluation included item-total correlations, exploratory factor analysis, and reliability testing. Analyses supported a four-factor structure explaining 40.3% of variance. Internal consistency was acceptable for the overall scale (α = .814) and three factors, with one factor requiring refinement. The StreDi-SPeS demonstrates preliminary validity and reliability as a measure of adolescents' attributional and motivational self-perceptions. It offers occupational therapy practitioners and researchers a tool for assessing academic participation and guiding interventions.</p>","PeriodicalId":47195,"journal":{"name":"Otjr-Occupation Participation and Health","volume":" ","pages":"15394492261464057"},"PeriodicalIF":1.4,"publicationDate":"2026-07-16","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"148473077","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":"Decision-Making in Pediatric Occupational Therapy Dosing: An Exploratory Mixed-Methods Study.","authors":"Anne H Zachry, Lauren Woods, Jennifer Henderson","doi":"10.1177/15394492261466137","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1177/15394492261466137","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>This study examined the conceptual domains underlying occupational therapists' dosing decisions in pediatric outpatient practice. A cross-sectional exploratory survey was administered to a convenience sample of practicing pediatric occupational therapists recruited via social media, email, and snowball sampling. Descriptive statistics summarized demographics and dosing factors across frequency, intensity, duration, and service delivery method. Exploratory factor analysis and hierarchical and k-means cluster analyses examined conceptual groupings among dosing considerations. Qualitative responses were analyzed using thematic analysis and triangulated with quantitative findings. Ninety-eight participants from 27 states and one U.S. territory completed the survey. Five conceptual domains emerged, with convergence across factor and cluster analyses. Qualitative and quantitative findings were largely consistent, with facility guidelines aligning with logistical and financial constraints. Pediatric occupational therapy dosing decisions are complex and dynamic, reflecting multidimensional, conceptually organized considerations that integrate clinical, contextual, and systemic factors.</p>","PeriodicalId":47195,"journal":{"name":"Otjr-Occupation Participation and Health","volume":" ","pages":"15394492261466137"},"PeriodicalIF":1.4,"publicationDate":"2026-07-16","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"148473026","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}
Rachel Wolpert, Sook-Lei Liew, Kristen Pickett, Chao-Yi Wu
{"title":"Invited Commentary: Transforming Occupational Therapy Research With Artificial Intelligence.","authors":"Rachel Wolpert, Sook-Lei Liew, Kristen Pickett, Chao-Yi Wu","doi":"10.1177/15394492261464096","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1177/15394492261464096","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Artificial intelligence (AI) in occupational therapy is growing in scope and scale. AI use in occupational therapy practice and education has been explored recently; however, it is imperative that the field must reflect on the use of AI in occupational therapy research. In this invited commentary, we highlight recent research in occupational therapy that effectively harnesses the power of AI and algorithms. We also discuss the lessons that have been learned and the considerations we must take to ensure we produce high-quality evidence to support occupational therapy practice. Finally, we provide recommendations for occupational therapy researchers and the field to ensure best practices and excellence in research.</p>","PeriodicalId":47195,"journal":{"name":"Otjr-Occupation Participation and Health","volume":" ","pages":"15394492261464096"},"PeriodicalIF":1.4,"publicationDate":"2026-07-13","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"148438262","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}