{"title":"Parental Physical Illness and College Students' Life Satisfaction: Role of Occupational Balance.","authors":"Cliff Yung-Chi Chen","doi":"10.1177/15394492261462117","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1177/15394492261462117","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>This study examined the effects of parental physical illness and its severity on college students' life satisfaction through the role-balance framework, with occupational balance as a potential mediator. In this cross-sectional study, 324 college students from the United States completed an online survey. The students reported their parents' health/illness status and responded to measures assessing perceived family demand, family-school conflict, occupational balance, and life satisfaction. Path analyses revealed that parental illness heightened college students' perceived family demands, which subsequently contributed to increased family-school conflict and reduced occupational balance. Furthermore, occupational balance fully mediated the relationship between family-school conflict and life satisfaction. The findings highlight the importance of examining multiple role conflicts in understanding the effects of parental physical illness on college students' adjustment. Promoting occupational balance may be a potential intervention to help college students cope with the challenges of parental illness.</p>","PeriodicalId":47195,"journal":{"name":"Otjr-Occupation Participation and Health","volume":" ","pages":"15394492261462117"},"PeriodicalIF":1.4,"publicationDate":"2026-07-09","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"148413234","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":"Food-Preparation Skills of Adults With ADHD and the Mediating Effect of Executive Functions.","authors":"Adi Stern, Kineret Sharfi","doi":"10.1177/15394492261459937","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1177/15394492261459937","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Little is known about the relationships among attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) symptoms, food-preparation skills, executive functions (EFs), and quality of life (QoL) in adults. This study examined differences between adults with and without ADHD regarding food-preparation skills and their relationships with EFs and QoL. The study included 63 adults with ADHD (mean age = 39 ± 11 years) and 101 without ADHD (mean age = 43 ± 10 years). Participants completed standardized self-report measures of ADHD symptoms (Adult ADHD Self-Report Scale [ASRS]), food-preparation skills (Cooking and Food Provisioning Action Scale [CAFPAS]), EFs (Behavior Rating Inventory of Executive Function-Adult Version [BRIEF-A]), and QoL (World Health Organization Quality of Life [WHOQOL]). Adults with ADHD reported lower food-preparation self-efficacy (<i>d</i> = -0.47, <i>p</i> < .001). An integrated mediation model showed a differentiated pattern of indirect associations, with metacognitive abilities more consistently linked to food-preparation and behavioral regulation more salient for QoL. Results advance understanding of occupation by demonstrating how EFs mediate engagement in food preparation and suggest exploring additional factors influencing this daily activity.</p>","PeriodicalId":47195,"journal":{"name":"Otjr-Occupation Participation and Health","volume":" ","pages":"15394492261459937"},"PeriodicalIF":1.4,"publicationDate":"2026-07-04","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"148387980","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}
Tullia Blackburn, Louise Gustafsson, Matthew Molineux, Amelia Di Tommaso
{"title":"Promoting and Measuring Fidelity of Occupational Therapy Interventions: A Scoping Review.","authors":"Tullia Blackburn, Louise Gustafsson, Matthew Molineux, Amelia Di Tommaso","doi":"10.1177/15394492251398741","DOIUrl":"10.1177/15394492251398741","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>The fidelity of interventions is essential for research, but there is little understanding about how intervention fidelity can be promoted and monitored in clinical practice. This review aimed to establish the methods used to promote and monitor the fidelity of occupational therapy interventions implemented within clinical practice. The scoping review followed Arksey and O'Malley's (2005) five-stage methodological framework. Four databases were searched, and included papers had a primary focus on the fidelity of an occupational therapy intervention implemented within clinical practice. Fifty-nine articles described a combination of supports including, therapist training (<i>n</i> = 39), manuals or protocols (<i>n</i> = 24), supervision or mentoring (<i>n</i> = 24), checklists and rating scales (<i>n</i> = 46), and video and audio recordings (<i>n</i> =18). Implementation fidelity of occupational therapy interventions within clinical practice requires a combination of approaches, with the use of checklists and discussion within supervision as a sustainable strategy.</p>","PeriodicalId":47195,"journal":{"name":"Otjr-Occupation Participation and Health","volume":" ","pages":"353-364"},"PeriodicalIF":1.4,"publicationDate":"2026-07-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC13219773/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145858170","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":"Utilization of Home Modification-Related Durable Medical Equipment: Rural-Urban Veterans Disparities.","authors":"Jaewon Kang, Mi Jung Lee, Sergio Romero","doi":"10.1177/15394492251370687","DOIUrl":"10.1177/15394492251370687","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Home modification services, including durable medical equipment (HM-DME), are crucial for helping veterans age in place. While the U.S. Veterans Health Administration (VHA) provides these services, rural veterans may face limited access due to health care disparities. This study analyzed HM-DME service use in VHA facilities within Veterans Integrated Service Network (VISN) 8, focusing on the proportion of veterans who received the service, common medical conditions, and specific types of HM-DME, using descriptive statistics and Pearson's chi-square tests. The results showed that 19.7% of veterans received at least one HM-DME, with most of these services focused on improving bathroom safety. Despite the higher prevalence of health issues among rural veterans, there were no significant differences in service utilization between rural and urban veterans. These findings highlight possible gaps in service delivery in VISN 8 and emphasize the importance of enhancing continuous access to HM-DME services, especially for veterans living in rural areas.</p>","PeriodicalId":47195,"journal":{"name":"Otjr-Occupation Participation and Health","volume":" ","pages":"530-538"},"PeriodicalIF":1.5,"publicationDate":"2026-07-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145294098","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":"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":"493-500"},"PeriodicalIF":1.5,"publicationDate":"2026-07-01","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}
Jennifer H Fyhrie, Eleanor Le Fevre, Christine A Fruhauf, Jennifer A Weaver, Arlene A Schmid
{"title":"Identifying Occupational Therapists' Perspectives on Their Unique Role in Pelvic Health Care.","authors":"Jennifer H Fyhrie, Eleanor Le Fevre, Christine A Fruhauf, Jennifer A Weaver, Arlene A Schmid","doi":"10.1177/15394492251359197","DOIUrl":"10.1177/15394492251359197","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Occupational therapists' (OTs') role in addressing pelvic floor dysfunction (PFD) is documented, yet their perception of their unique contribution has not been well explored. The purpose of this study is to elucidate OTs' perspectives about their therapeutic approach in PFD. This exploratory, qualitative descriptive study included an online demographic survey to purposively recruit and screen OTs. Thirteen one-on-one semi-structured interviews were audio-recorded and transcribed. We used an in-vivo coding approach, categorized codes with similar concepts, and generated themes. Participants' stories mostly reflected clinical scenarios with adult female clients. Two themes describe how OTs believe their role in PFD is unique: (a) OTs use a whole-person approach which considers mental, physical, and environmental impacts on functioning and (b) OTs use occupation-focused interventions to empower clients to manage their own health. OTs' holistic and psychosocial-focused approaches may complement existing biomechanical techniques. The inclusion of OTs into multidisciplinary teams may positively impact client outcomes.</p>","PeriodicalId":47195,"journal":{"name":"Otjr-Occupation Participation and Health","volume":" ","pages":"501-509"},"PeriodicalIF":1.5,"publicationDate":"2026-07-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144745468","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}
Alice Pietrodarchi, Anna Berardi, Giovanni Galeoto, Francescaroberta Panuccio, Rachele Simeon
{"title":"Validation of IPA and SEPECSA in Italian Individuals With Multiple Sclerosis: A Psychometric Study.","authors":"Alice Pietrodarchi, Anna Berardi, Giovanni Galeoto, Francescaroberta Panuccio, Rachele Simeon","doi":"10.1177/15394492251331445","DOIUrl":"10.1177/15394492251331445","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>This study aimed to translate, culturally adapt, and validate the Self-Efficacy for Performing Energy Conservation Strategies Assessment (SEPECSA) and assess the psychometric properties of the Impact on Participation and Autonomy (IPA) in an Italian-speaking population with multiple sclerosis (MS). A cross-sectional study was conducted with participants with MS. The SEPECSA and IPA were validated using the COnsensus-based Standards for the selection of health Measurement INstruments Checklist (COSMIN). Reliability was evaluated through Cronbach's alpha (α) and interclass correlation coefficient (ICC), while validity was assessed correlating the instruments with the Fatigue Severity Scale, Community Integration Questionnaire-Revised, and MS Quality of Life-54. In 84 people, both scales demonstrated excellent internal consistency (α >0.9) and test-retest reliability (0.946 < ICC < 0.980). SEPECSA showed a significant correlation with fatigue (<i>r</i> = 0.349, <i>p</i> < .001), while IPA was associated with improved social integration (-0.354 <<i>r</i>> -0.547, <i>p</i> < .001) and quality of life (-.254 <<i>r</i>> -0.626; <i>p</i> < .001). Translated and culturally adapted SEPECSA and IPA are valid and reliable tools.</p>","PeriodicalId":47195,"journal":{"name":"Otjr-Occupation Participation and Health","volume":" ","pages":"473-482"},"PeriodicalIF":1.5,"publicationDate":"2026-07-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144050185","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}
Beth Pfeiffer, K Eva Weiss, Luke Tomczuk, Laura Slugg
{"title":"Community-Driven Priorities in Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities Transition Services: An Environmental Scan.","authors":"Beth Pfeiffer, K Eva Weiss, Luke Tomczuk, Laura Slugg","doi":"10.1177/15394492251352398","DOIUrl":"10.1177/15394492251352398","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>The transition into adulthood can be an arduous time for young adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) who face new responsibilities and significant shifts in services they receive. Peer support by someone with shared lived experience of disability can provide relevant and effective transition services. An inclusive team of researchers, which engaged people with lived experience in all research activities, conducted an environmental scan including a scoping review, focus groups (5 groups, <i>n</i> = 28 participants), and interviews (<i>n</i> = 19) to identify services and research priorities from the perspective of key community members (i.e., young adults with IDD, parents, peer supporters, researchers and service providers). Crosswalked data from the three sources demonstrated community-driven transition service priorities of independent living skills, person-centered approaches, and post-secondary experiences with peer support identified as a capacity builder. Priorities of key community members can be leveraged for existing transition and peer support interventions.</p>","PeriodicalId":47195,"journal":{"name":"Otjr-Occupation Participation and Health","volume":" ","pages":"443-455"},"PeriodicalIF":1.5,"publicationDate":"2026-07-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144761726","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}
Amanda L Carroll, Antoine L Bailliard, Emily M D'Agostino
{"title":"Social and Environmental Determinants of Occupation: Population-Level Analysis of Adolescent Mental Health.","authors":"Amanda L Carroll, Antoine L Bailliard, Emily M D'Agostino","doi":"10.1177/15394492251331444","DOIUrl":"10.1177/15394492251331444","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Adolescents are experiencing unprecedented mental health challenges in the United States. This study investigated the relationships between social and environmental determinants of occupation (SEDO) and adolescent mental health at the population level. We quantitatively analyzed the National Cancer Institute's Family Life, Activity, Sun, Health, and Eating (FLASHE) specialty cohort study sample (aged 12-17 years, <i>n</i> = 1,737, April-October 2014). Ordinal logistic regression models tested associations between SEDO factors and adolescent mental health. Analyses showed significant associations between SEDO (insufficient sleep, food insecurity, and access to social support) and mental health proxies (eating without hunger due to feeling anxious/nervous, eating without hunger due to feeling sad/depressed). This study provides an understanding of adolescents as a population experiencing mental health disparities related to SEDO. More research is needed to identify additional occupational therapy intervention targets and strategies for addressing SEDO at the population level.</p>","PeriodicalId":47195,"journal":{"name":"Otjr-Occupation Participation and Health","volume":" ","pages":"434-442"},"PeriodicalIF":1.5,"publicationDate":"2026-07-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144024627","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}
Margaret McGrath, Anne Honey, Fidaa Almomani, Yu-Wei Ryan Chen, Yvonne Codd, Junghun Aj Kim, Masafumi Kunishige, Rodolfo Morrison, Jessica Peterson, Evelina Pituch, Muhammad Hibatullah Romli, Deena Rozen, Rachel Sabbah, Hassan I Sarsak, Elaine Saunders, So Sin Sim, Hwei Lan Tan, Farahiyah Wan Yunus, Wong Wing Tung, Veronica O Mara, John V Rider
{"title":"Parenting and Occupational Therapy: An Exploration of Global Practice.","authors":"Margaret McGrath, Anne Honey, Fidaa Almomani, Yu-Wei Ryan Chen, Yvonne Codd, Junghun Aj Kim, Masafumi Kunishige, Rodolfo Morrison, Jessica Peterson, Evelina Pituch, Muhammad Hibatullah Romli, Deena Rozen, Rachel Sabbah, Hassan I Sarsak, Elaine Saunders, So Sin Sim, Hwei Lan Tan, Farahiyah Wan Yunus, Wong Wing Tung, Veronica O Mara, John V Rider","doi":"10.1177/15394492251382465","DOIUrl":"10.1177/15394492251382465","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Occupational therapists recognize parenting as within their scope; however, little is known about how this translates to practice with adult clients with disabilities or other challenges. We sought to describe contemporary global occupational therapy practice for parenting with adult clients, including assessment and interventions. A cross-sectional e-survey designed for the study was implemented in eight languages. Participants were recruited using convenience sampling. Responses were received from 1,357 occupational therapists across 42 countries. Of these, 43.1% (<i>n</i> = 586) frequently ask their clients who are parents about parenting roles and occupations, while 34.2% (<i>n</i> = 465) frequently or very frequently address parenting concerns. Assessments typically relied on informal approaches or the use of broad measures of occupational performance. The most frequently reported parenting intervention was the provision of education and training in parenting skills. Occupational therapy practice for parenting remains underdeveloped, with limited evidence of comprehensive occupational therapy assessment or intervention.</p>","PeriodicalId":47195,"journal":{"name":"Otjr-Occupation Participation and Health","volume":" ","pages":"422-433"},"PeriodicalIF":1.4,"publicationDate":"2026-07-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC13219780/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145524129","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}