{"title":"Healthy Aging: Interaction of Cognition, Lifestyle, and Instrumental Activities of Daily Living.","authors":"Seyed Alireza Derakhshanrad, Bahareh Zeynalzadeh Ghoochani","doi":"10.1177/15394492241288472","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1177/15394492241288472","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p><b>Background</b>: The increasing elderly population highlights the importance of comprehending healthy aging by examining the interactions among cognition, daily activities, and lifestyle. This study aims to address this by investigating these relationships within the World Health Organization's Healthy Aging Model. <b>Methodology</b>: A cross-sectional study was conducted with 178 older adults from southern Iran, representing various cognitive levels. Participants underwent assessments to measure cognitive functions, lifestyle preferences, and independence in instrumental activities of daily living (IADL) using the Mini-Mental State Examination, the Lifestyle Assessment Questionnaire for the Iranian Elderly, and the Lawton IADL Scale. <b>Findings</b>: The relationships between the studied variables were identified. Lower cognitive function was found to be associated with decreased engagement in IADL and less-favorable lifestyle choices. <b>Conclusion</b>: Integrating cognition, IADL, and lifestyle into assessments and interventions align with both the domain and process of occupational therapy, thereby enhancing well-being and promoting healthy aging in older adults.</p>","PeriodicalId":47195,"journal":{"name":"Otjr-Occupation Participation and Health","volume":" ","pages":"15394492241288472"},"PeriodicalIF":1.5,"publicationDate":"2024-10-18","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142477521","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}
Elena Wong Espiritu, Pei-Fen Chang, Cynthia L Evetts, Joshua Adams
{"title":"Efficacy of Occupation-Based Intervention in Promoting Well-Being Among Occupational Therapy Graduate Students.","authors":"Elena Wong Espiritu, Pei-Fen Chang, Cynthia L Evetts, Joshua Adams","doi":"10.1177/15394492241287712","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1177/15394492241287712","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background: </strong>Occupational therapy graduate students report poor well-being during their educational experience.</p><p><strong>Objective: </strong>This convergent mixed-methods study (quantitative approach presented) examined the effectiveness of an occupation-based intervention in promoting well-being.</p><p><strong>Methodology: </strong>Forty-one entry-level doctorate students (intervention = 18, control = 23) completed four standardized measures at three timepoints. The manualized intervention included six 45-minute virtual synchronous sessions, once per week. Data were analyzed using two-way mixed analysis of variance (ANOVA).</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>Statistically significant differences in well-being (<i>p</i> = .024, <math><mrow><msubsup><mi>η</mi><mi>p</mi><mn>2</mn></msubsup></mrow></math> = .09), self-compassion (<i>p</i> = .006, <math><mrow><msubsup><mi>η</mi><mi>p</mi><mn>2</mn></msubsup></mrow></math> = .12), and engagement in meaningful occupations (<i>p</i> = .014, <math><mrow><msubsup><mi>η</mi><mi>p</mi><mn>2</mn></msubsup></mrow></math> = .10) between groups, indicating intervention effectiveness.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>Intervention study participants were self-compassionate and intentional about promoting their well-being; therefore, increasing their participation in a variety of meaningful occupations moved them toward more occupational balance and improved well-being. This occupation-based intervention could be offered to promote student well-being through engagement in meaningful occupations.</p>","PeriodicalId":47195,"journal":{"name":"Otjr-Occupation Participation and Health","volume":" ","pages":"15394492241287712"},"PeriodicalIF":1.5,"publicationDate":"2024-10-11","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142477520","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}
Oi Ying Heidi Lo, Yi Man Wong, Nga Ting Kwok, Pui-Sze Ma, Chi-Wen Chien
{"title":"Relationship Between Change in Participation and Later Mental Health Problems in Children.","authors":"Oi Ying Heidi Lo, Yi Man Wong, Nga Ting Kwok, Pui-Sze Ma, Chi-Wen Chien","doi":"10.1177/15394492231216663","DOIUrl":"10.1177/15394492231216663","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background: </strong>Participation in everyday activities is beneficial for mental health. However, little is known about the extent to which changes in children's participation are associated with later mental health.</p><p><strong>Objectives: </strong>To investigate the association between changes in the frequency and involvement in home, school, and community activities and subsequent mental health problems in children. <b>Methodology:</b> We recruited 242 school-aged children. Their parents completed the Participation and Environment Measure for Children and Youth twice, and after 2 years, they completed the Strengths and Difficulties Questionnaire.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>After controlling for demographic factors, hierarchical regression analysis revealed that reductions in children's involvement in home and community activities were significantly associated with elevated levels of externalizing and internalizing problems. Furthermore, an increase in children's involvement in school activities showed significant relationships with better mental health outcomes.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>These findings inform participation-based interventions for occupational therapists aimed at mitigating children's future mental health problems.</p>","PeriodicalId":47195,"journal":{"name":"Otjr-Occupation Participation and Health","volume":" ","pages":"577-588"},"PeriodicalIF":1.5,"publicationDate":"2024-10-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"139075483","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}
Neda Alizadeh, Tanya L Packer, Sabrena Jaswal, Ingrid Sturkenboom, Grace Warner
{"title":"Client Perceptions of the Individual Packer Managing Fatigue Program: A Mixed-Method Evaluation.","authors":"Neda Alizadeh, Tanya L Packer, Sabrena Jaswal, Ingrid Sturkenboom, Grace Warner","doi":"10.1177/15394492241262740","DOIUrl":"10.1177/15394492241262740","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Fatigue is common, but under-recognized in Parkinson's disease (PD), with limited treatment options. The aim of this study is to explore the experience of people with PD (PwPD) regarding content and delivery of the individual Packer Managing Fatigue program. This mixed-method study (<i>n</i> = 12) was conducted concurrently with a pilot randomized controlled trial. Data were collected using questionnaires, interviews, and focus groups. Five themes emerged: the program is helpful; the program has strengths; areas for improvement; individual online delivery is feasible; and more support from occupational therapist would be helpful. Quantitative findings confirmed feasibility with high ratings on questionnaires and confidence to use learned strategies. The findings inform future implementation of the Packer Managing Fatigue program and contribute to understanding the needs of PwPD. Future studies might explore program's effectiveness as stand-alone treatment or in combination with other approaches. Tailoring fatigue programs to PwPD's unique needs and characteristics of PD fatigue is suggested.</p>","PeriodicalId":47195,"journal":{"name":"Otjr-Occupation Participation and Health","volume":" ","pages":"632-641"},"PeriodicalIF":1.5,"publicationDate":"2024-10-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11408948/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141861285","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}
Antoine L Bailliard, Amanda Carroll, Emily M D'Agostino
{"title":"Predictors of Population Mental Health in Montana: An Occupational Justice Perspective.","authors":"Antoine L Bailliard, Amanda Carroll, Emily M D'Agostino","doi":"10.1177/15394492241230906","DOIUrl":"10.1177/15394492241230906","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Population-level analyses can demonstrate occupational injustices and their impact on population health. The objective of this article is to examine whether population-level occupational factors are related to the mental health of Montanans. We used linear regression models of the 2021 Montana County Health Rankings to examine the association between occupational justice and mental health, adjusting for covariates. Predictor variables were access to exercise, insufficient sleep, healthy food access, food insecurity, proximal jobs, and social support. Outcome variables were frequent mental health distress and poor mental health days. Adjusted models showed significant associations between both insufficient sleep (β = 0.25, 95% confidence interval [CI] = [0.0.11, 0.40]; Table 2) and food insecurity (β = 0.32, 95% CI = [0.22, 0.43]) and poor mental health days <i>z</i> scores. Adjusted models also showed significant associations between insufficient sleep (β = 0.18, 95% CI = [0.10, 0.26]) and food insecurity (β = 0.19, 95% CI = [0.12, 0.25]) and frequent mental health distress. Future research should study whether targeting sleep and food security can enhance Montanans's mental health.</p>","PeriodicalId":47195,"journal":{"name":"Otjr-Occupation Participation and Health","volume":" ","pages":"617-624"},"PeriodicalIF":1.5,"publicationDate":"2024-10-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"139900688","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}
Sherrilene Classen, Isabelle Gelinas, Peggy Barco, Beth Gibson, Emily Haffner, Mary Jeghers, Isabelle Wandenkolk, Hannes Devos
{"title":"Automated Vehicles: Future Initiatives for Occupational Therapy Practitioners and Driver Rehabilitation Specialists.","authors":"Sherrilene Classen, Isabelle Gelinas, Peggy Barco, Beth Gibson, Emily Haffner, Mary Jeghers, Isabelle Wandenkolk, Hannes Devos","doi":"10.1177/15394492241229993","DOIUrl":"10.1177/15394492241229993","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>This article addresses a critically important topic for the occupational therapy (OT) profession and driver rehabilitation specialists (DRS), related to the introduction and deployment of personal and public automated vehicles (AVs); and discusses the current and corresponding changing roles for these professionals. Within this commentary, we provide an overview of the relevant literature on AV regulations, policy, and legislation in North America, the various levels of AV technology, and inclusive and universal design principles to consider in AV deployment for people with disabilities. The role of the OT practitioner and DRS is described within the context of the person-environment-occupation-performance model, and within the guidelines of the Association for Driver Rehabilitation Specialists and the American Occupational Therapy Association. The article concludes with considerations for an extended clinical agenda, a new research agenda, and a call for action to OT practitioners and DRS, as well as to educators, certification bodies, professional organizations, and collaborators.</p>","PeriodicalId":47195,"journal":{"name":"Otjr-Occupation Participation and Health","volume":" ","pages":"543-553"},"PeriodicalIF":1.5,"publicationDate":"2024-10-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"139933540","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":"Partners in Care: Consumer Experiences With Professional Services.","authors":"Evan E Dean, Kristie Patten, Winnie Dunn","doi":"10.1177/15394492241231926","DOIUrl":"10.1177/15394492241231926","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Consumer experience is a key driver of successful health and education outcomes. Yet, the key factors influencing consumer experiences with care are not fully understood. The aim of this study was to understand, from the perspective of people receiving health care or education services, factors that determine positive and negative experiences with care. We interviewed people who received services, including occupational therapists, and analyzed recordings of the interviews using content analysis. Themes emerged from positive experiences with care on a continuum from \"Acknowledges Me\" to \"Shares Problem Solving.\" Themes from negative experiences were also on a continuum from \"Lacks Curiosity\" to \"Disregards.\" A fifth theme emerged from occupational therapists, describing \"transformational insights\" regarding how their personal experiences receiving care affected their practice. The findings from this study align with core OT constructs and advances understanding of authentic partnerships with people receiving professional services.</p>","PeriodicalId":47195,"journal":{"name":"Otjr-Occupation Participation and Health","volume":" ","pages":"680-688"},"PeriodicalIF":1.5,"publicationDate":"2024-10-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"139933541","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":"Pandemic-Induced Occupational Disruption and Association With Health in Japanese Community-Dwelling Older Adults.","authors":"Jun-Ichi Uemura, Kohei Uno, Aiko Hoshino, Tatsuhiko Sano, Miki Tanikaga, Masahiro Tanaka, Junpei Mizuno","doi":"10.1177/15394492231215515","DOIUrl":"10.1177/15394492231215515","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>The COVID-19 pandemic caused occupational disruption and adverse health outcomes in community-dwelling older adults. This study aimed to investigate the extent of occupational disruption in older adults and its relationship to health-related quality of life (QOL), depression, and frailty. In this cross-sectional study, retention rates in four activity domains and relationships with health outcomes were examined in Japanese older adults aged ≥65 years (<i>n</i>=163) using canonical correlation analysis (CCA) and mixed linear models. More than 25% of activities were restricted compared with the pre-pandemic period. CCA demonstrated correlations between four retention rates and health outcomes (canonical correlation = .42, <i>p</i> = .0003). Retention in instrumental and social activities independently predicted QOL and depression (<i>p</i> < .05). This study highlights that different activities may have different effects on health outcomes and can provide community occupational therapy practitioners with a perspective to assess occupational disruption and identify activities for intervention.</p>","PeriodicalId":47195,"journal":{"name":"Otjr-Occupation Participation and Health","volume":" ","pages":"652-660"},"PeriodicalIF":1.5,"publicationDate":"2024-10-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"138499767","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}
David Steven Sherman, Harvey J Burnett, Debra Lindstrom
{"title":"Engagement in Meaningful Activity Mediates the Relationship Between Stressful Life Events and Functional Resilience.","authors":"David Steven Sherman, Harvey J Burnett, Debra Lindstrom","doi":"10.1177/15394492241237746","DOIUrl":"10.1177/15394492241237746","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Resilience during stressful life events is a priority for administering the most client-centered care as possible. Occupational therapy practitioners have the unique opportunity to support resilience through promoting meaningful participation. The current study aims to understand the associations between meaningful activity engagement, resilience, and stressful life events. We specifically focused on answering if meaningful participation mediates the relationship between stressful life events and resilience. 492 participants from a non-clinical convenience sample of Amazon's MTurk completed the study. Participants completed an online survey and reported their experiences of stressful life events, resilience, well-being, and meaningful participation. We used SPSS and PROCESS to analyze our data. Stressful event severity and resilience were inversely related. When accounting for the effect of meaningful participation, the relationship became non-significant, indicating evidence of mediation. Implications: Focusing on measuring meaningful participation may be worth studying in further research.</p>","PeriodicalId":47195,"journal":{"name":"Otjr-Occupation Participation and Health","volume":" ","pages":"689-698"},"PeriodicalIF":1.5,"publicationDate":"2024-10-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"140194827","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":"Comparisons of Occupational Balance Within Informal Caregivers of Individuals With Schizophrenia.","authors":"Emel Pekçetin, Gamze Ekici, Mehmet Çetinkaya, Fahriye Pehlivan, Berkan Torpil, Serkan Pekçetin","doi":"10.1177/15394492231202416","DOIUrl":"10.1177/15394492231202416","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>The caregiving burden experienced by informal caregivers of individuals with schizophrenia (ICIWS) can affect their perceived occupational balance (OB). This study examines the differences in OB among ICIWS with different caregiving burden levels. This cross-sectional study was conducted with a sample of 149 ICIWS. The Occupational Balance Questionnaire 11-Turkish Version (OBQ11-T) was used to assess the participants' OB. The Zarit Caregiver Burden Scale was employed to evaluate caregiving burden levels. Statistically significant differences were found in the total score of OBQ11-T, Item 3 (time for doing things wanted), Item 5 (having sufficient time for doing obligatory occupations), and Item 9 (balance between obligatory/voluntary occupations) between the severe and little caregiving burden groups (<i>p</i> < .05). Caregiving for individuals with schizophrenia can lead to varying levels of caregiving burden, which negatively affects OB. Occupational therapists working with ICIWS should assess OB and address OB-related challenges to alleviate caregiver burden.</p>","PeriodicalId":47195,"journal":{"name":"Otjr-Occupation Participation and Health","volume":" ","pages":"610-616"},"PeriodicalIF":1.5,"publicationDate":"2024-10-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"41215936","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}