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}
{"title":"Perceived Accessibility of Living Environment and Services Questionnaire: Validity and Reliability.","authors":"Orit Segev-Jacubovski","doi":"10.1177/15394492251322494","DOIUrl":"10.1177/15394492251322494","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Assessing living-environment accessibility is relevant for older adults and others with disabilities because they influence participation in daily activities and quality of life (QoL). The objective of this study is to test the reliability and validity of the Perceived Accessibility of Living Environment and Services questionnaire (PALES). Feedback from experts on older adults and accessibility and a sample of 495 older adults (≥60 years) with/without disabilities was used to assess validity/reliability measures. Construct validity was tested via between-group (with/without disabilities) differences and correlations between PALES responses and World Health Organization's QoL domains, criterion validity via correlations between participant and researcher responses, and test-retest reliability. Results showed content validity, test-retest reliability (<i>r</i> = 0.892, <i>p</i> < .001), criterion validity (<i>r</i> = .826, <i>p</i> < .001), between-group differences <i>t</i>(493) = -6.591, <i>p</i> < .001, convergent validity (<i>r</i> = 0.41-0.31, <i>p</i> < .001), and discriminant validity (<i>r</i> = 0.16-0.14, <i>p</i> < .001). The PALES is suitable for assessing immediate neighborhood environment accessibility for older adults.</p>","PeriodicalId":47195,"journal":{"name":"Otjr-Occupation Participation and Health","volume":" ","pages":"456-463"},"PeriodicalIF":1.4,"publicationDate":"2026-07-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC13219756/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143665077","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":"Screening Fitness to Drive After Stroke Across Demographic Subgroups: A Systematic Review.","authors":"April Vander Veen, Leaha Johnston, Jeffrey Holmes, Patricia Tucker, Liliana Alvarez","doi":"10.1177/15394492251344518","DOIUrl":"10.1177/15394492251344518","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Return to driving is a valued activity among people who experience stroke. Health care providers, including occupational therapists, require evidence-based tools for driver screening post-stroke, validated for stroke with representation of diverse demographic subgroups. To identify tests supported in the literature predictive of fitness to drive after stroke and critically appraise the representativeness of extant research across demographic subgroups. A systematic literature review was conducted to address the objectives. Consistent with prior research, the Stroke Driver's Screening Assessment and Trail Making Test-B were the most predictive of driver fitness. However, research has consistently underrepresented women, people younger than 55 years of age, and people from low-income countries. Further research is needed with (a) more detailed reporting of participant demographics and (b) increased representation of demographic subgroups within samples, to support culturally informed driver screening practices following stroke.</p>","PeriodicalId":47195,"journal":{"name":"Otjr-Occupation Participation and Health","volume":" ","pages":"573-590"},"PeriodicalIF":1.4,"publicationDate":"2026-07-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC13219784/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144303228","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}
Sitii Hazwaanii Jasni, Fiona Graham, Elliot Bell, Valerie T Y Tan
{"title":"Systematic Review of Group-Based Emotion Regulation Interventions for Autistic Children's Socio-Emotional Competence.","authors":"Sitii Hazwaanii Jasni, Fiona Graham, Elliot Bell, Valerie T Y Tan","doi":"10.1177/15394492251330507","DOIUrl":"10.1177/15394492251330507","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Autistic children often face challenges in socio-emotional competence (SEC). Group-Based Emotion Regulation Interventions (GBERs), involving parents and teachers, show potential for improving SEC while enhancing accessibility and cost-effectiveness. This systematic review evaluates the effectiveness of GBERs for autistic children. A systematic search of seven databases (2012-2022) identified studies on GBERs targeting SEC in autistic children aged 7-18 years. Studies were assessed for risk of bias. Seventeen studies were included. Cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT)-based approaches were most prevalent, with some interventions incorporating play-based, mindfulness, or yoga-based approaches. Effective interventions featured components such as parent and teacher psychoeducation and skill reinforcement through homework. GBERs show promise in improving SEC among autistic children, although caution is warranted as some studies lack comparator groups. Occupational therapists may play a pivotal role in expanding GBERs' access and supporting SEC development.</p>","PeriodicalId":47195,"journal":{"name":"Otjr-Occupation Participation and Health","volume":" ","pages":"402-421"},"PeriodicalIF":1.4,"publicationDate":"2026-07-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC13219792/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143991400","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":"Investigating Social Support and Compensation Mediators for Subjective Cognition and Community Participation.","authors":"Laurel Reeves, Lisa Tabor Connor, Yejin Lee","doi":"10.1177/15394492251340387","DOIUrl":"10.1177/15394492251340387","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>It is crucial to investigate factors that alleviate the negative association between subjective cognitive decline (SCD) and community participation to identify intervention targets for facilitating community participation in aging adults. This study aimed to investigate whether social support and compensatory strategy use mediate the association between SCD and community participation. This is a cross-sectional study with 93 community-dwelling aging adults. The data was collected using a survey method. We tested two individual regression-based mediation models with social support and compensatory strategy use as mediators. Social support (Indirect effect β = -0.097, 98% confidence interval = -4.481 to -0.651), but not compensatory strategy use (<i>p</i> > .05), partially mediated the association between SCD and community participation. Occupational therapy practitioners may wish to address social support to reduce the negative association between SCD and community participation in aging adults. Additional studies are required to recommend compensatory strategy use to mitigate the negative association between SCD and community participation.</p>","PeriodicalId":47195,"journal":{"name":"Otjr-Occupation Participation and Health","volume":" ","pages":"564-572"},"PeriodicalIF":1.5,"publicationDate":"2026-07-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144129138","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}
Roberta Pineda, Polly Kellner, Sahar Ghahramani, Stacey Dusing, Rachel Chapman, Carol J Peden
{"title":"Feasibility of a Telehealth Model of Therapy Service Delivery After Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) Discharge.","authors":"Roberta Pineda, Polly Kellner, Sahar Ghahramani, Stacey Dusing, Rachel Chapman, Carol J Peden","doi":"10.1177/15394492251362721","DOIUrl":"10.1177/15394492251362721","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>To determine the feasibility and acceptability of the Baby Bridge telehealth model, aimed at expediting the time to therapy activation after neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) discharge. High-risk infants needing therapy after NICU discharge had an in-person therapy visit in the NICU to consent and conduct standardized assessments, followed by weekly telehealth Baby Bridge services starting within 1 week of NICU discharge. Among eight families, the first Baby Bridge telehealth session occurred at an average of 6.0 ± 2.6 days following discharge. They received an average of 8.3 (±2.1) telehealth sessions over 9.2 (±3.5) weeks. All therapy sessions after NICU discharge were accomplished with telehealth rather than in-person sessions. Satisfaction surveys of the eight families indicated they were \"very satisfied\" with Baby Bridge telehealth services. Telehealth Baby Bridge services appear to be feasible and acceptable when implementing programming to improve early therapy access for high-risk infants.</p>","PeriodicalId":47195,"journal":{"name":"Otjr-Occupation Participation and Health","volume":" ","pages":"379-388"},"PeriodicalIF":1.5,"publicationDate":"2026-07-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144856748","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 Menu Task in Occupational Therapy: A Qualitative Study of Practitioners' Perspectives.","authors":"Nettie Capasso, Alysha Skuthan","doi":"10.1177/15394492251331635","DOIUrl":"10.1177/15394492251331635","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Occupational therapy practice addressing functional cognition reduces hospital readmission rates. But no widely accepted performance-based functional cognition screen exists for inpatient rehabilitation. The aim was to determine how occupational therapy practitioners perceive the Menu Task's (MT's) utility for addressing functional cognition impairment. This study is a qualitative interpretive constructionist design with a phenomenological approach using semi-structured interviews with nine inpatient rehabilitation occupational therapy practitioners. Three themes emerged: (a) the screen's focus on ability, highlighting what the patient can do; (b) convenient administration, emphasizing the screen's ease of use; and (c) room to grow, focusing on areas for screen improvement. The Menu Task is convenient to administer and informs occupational therapy practice by revealing functional cognition ability. Although needing improvement, the Menu Task aligns with occupational therapy practice tenets by highlighting occupational participation. Occupational therapy practitioners indicated that inclusion of the Menu Task enhanced their clinical practice in inpatient rehabilitation, addressing functional cognition.</p>","PeriodicalId":47195,"journal":{"name":"Otjr-Occupation Participation and Health","volume":" ","pages":"464-472"},"PeriodicalIF":1.5,"publicationDate":"2026-07-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144062767","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}
Claire Hutchinson, Heather Block, Alison Dymmott, Claire Gough, Kate Laver, Ruth Walker, Lily Xiao, Stacey George
{"title":"Home Modification Outcomes for Adults Aged 50 Years and Over and Their Relatives: A Scoping Review.","authors":"Claire Hutchinson, Heather Block, Alison Dymmott, Claire Gough, Kate Laver, Ruth Walker, Lily Xiao, Stacey George","doi":"10.1177/15394492251361086","DOIUrl":"10.1177/15394492251361086","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>As people age, they often need home modifications to remain living in the community. This review sought to identify outcomes from home modifications for adults aged ≥50 years living in the community and their family carers. Peer-reviewed literature was reviewed using the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses extension for scoping reviews (PRISMA-ScR). Five databases were search (Ageline, CINAHL, Emcare, Medline, Scopus) from 2011 to 2023. <i>N</i> = 38 articles meeting the criteria. Sixteen outcomes were identified (14 positive, two negative) including reduction in falls and falls risk and enhanced quality of life. In addition, five outcomes for family carers were identified (all positive). Only four studies reported costs of home modifications installed. Home modifications can provide substantial benefit to adults aged ≥50 years, supporting their independence and allowing them to remain in their own home.</p>","PeriodicalId":47195,"journal":{"name":"Otjr-Occupation Participation and Health","volume":" ","pages":"539-554"},"PeriodicalIF":1.4,"publicationDate":"2026-07-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC13219762/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144859730","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}
Gokcen Akyurek, Medine Nur Özata Değerli, Fatıma Zehra Doğan, Sultan Aslan
{"title":"Psychometric Properties of the Turkish Version of Time Organization and Participation Scale.","authors":"Gokcen Akyurek, Medine Nur Özata Değerli, Fatıma Zehra Doğan, Sultan Aslan","doi":"10.1177/15394492251338590","DOIUrl":"10.1177/15394492251338590","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Standardized assessment tools are crucial for evaluating time organization in daily tasks. This study aimed to adapt the Time Organization and Participation Scale (TOPS) into Turkish and assess its psychometric properties. A total of 250 participants (72 individuals with disabilities and 178 without disabilities) completed a sociodemographic form, Turkish version of the Time Organization and Participation Scale (TOPS-TR), the Time Management Questionnaire (TMQ), and the World Health Organization Disability Assessment Schedule (WHODAS-2.0). The TOPS-TR consisted of 25 items, and three factors explained 63.33% of the total variance. Confirmatory factor analysis showed that the scale had acceptable validity (root mean square error of approximation (RMSEA):0.071, Non-normed fit index (NNFI):0.902, comparative fit index (CFI):0.918, incremental fit index (IFI):0.920, Chi-square/Degrees of Freedom (CMIN/DF):1.185-. Convergent construct validity showed a correlation between the TOPS-TR and TMQ and WHODAS-2.0. The scale demonstrated excellent internal consistency (Cronbach's α = 0.931). The TOPS-TR is a valid and reliable tool for assessing time organization and participation in Turkish adults.</p>","PeriodicalId":47195,"journal":{"name":"Otjr-Occupation Participation and Health","volume":" ","pages":"483-492"},"PeriodicalIF":1.5,"publicationDate":"2026-07-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144152298","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}
Sara Benham, Kial-Ann M Rasmussen, Monique Chabot, Alanna Raffel, William E Janes
{"title":"From Makerspaces to Practice: 3D Printing Expansion to Improve Assistive Technology Access.","authors":"Sara Benham, Kial-Ann M Rasmussen, Monique Chabot, Alanna Raffel, William E Janes","doi":"10.1177/15394492251326058","DOIUrl":"10.1177/15394492251326058","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>The rising demand for assistive technology (AT) highlights the potential of 3D printing as an innovative occupational therapy (OT) tool. This cost-effective technology enables the creation of customized AT devices that enhance client participation and well-being through remediation and adaptive approaches. However, adoption in OT practice faces several barriers, including limited practitioner awareness, insufficient training, and time and maintenance challenges. This commentary proposes a tiered approach focused on expanding education and integrating 3D printing into OT training and practice settings. In addition, it advocates for developing and using validated outcome measures to evaluate the effectiveness of 3D-printed devices. Client-reported satisfaction and participation metrics should be prioritized across practice settings to ensure that 3D-printed devices meet occupational goals and user needs. Expanding educational opportunities and developing validated assessment tools focusing on participatory outcomes will support broader integration of 3D printing in OT practice, improving AT access through client and practitioner collaboration.</p>","PeriodicalId":47195,"journal":{"name":"Otjr-Occupation Participation and Health","volume":" ","pages":"347-352"},"PeriodicalIF":1.5,"publicationDate":"2026-07-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143659162","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}