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Corrigendum to: "Support-receiving networks and the isolation in schizophrenia: A preliminary study toward recovery-oriented occupational therapy". “精神分裂症的支持接受网络和孤立：面向康复的职业治疗的初步研究”的勘误。

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British Journal of Occupational Therapy Pub Date : 2026-05-01 DOI: 10.1177/03080226261443228

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'Doing dying well': Positive narratives of specialist palliative care occupational therapy from Ireland-based practitioners. “做得很好”：来自爱尔兰从业人员的专业姑息治疗职业治疗的积极叙述。

IF 1.5 4区医学

British Journal of Occupational Therapy Pub Date : 2026-01-29 eCollection Date: 2026-08-01 DOI: 10.1177/03080226251412164

Eoin Gorman, Clodagh Daly, Ciara Walsh

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Assessment and intervention of the upper limb in children and adolescents with unilateral cerebral palsy: A cross-sectional study. 儿童和青少年单侧脑瘫上肢的评估和干预：一项横断面研究。

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British Journal of Occupational Therapy Pub Date : 2026-01-20 eCollection Date: 2026-07-01 DOI: 10.1177/03080226251412246

Iria Hidalgo-Arcos, Patricia Jovellar-Isiegas

{"title":"Assessment and intervention of the upper limb in children and adolescents with unilateral cerebral palsy: A cross-sectional study.","authors":"Iria Hidalgo-Arcos, Patricia Jovellar-Isiegas","doi":"10.1177/03080226251412246","DOIUrl":"10.1177/03080226251412246","url":null,"abstract":"Introduction: Occupational therapy aims to support children with unilateral cerebral palsy (UCP) by enhancing upper limb (UL) function and promoting participation. Although evidence strongly endorses specific assessment tools and interventions, their consistent application in clinical settings remains unclear.Aim: This study explored the clinical practices of Spanish occupational therapists in assessing and treating children with UCP, focusing on UL function, participation and somatosensory processing.Method: A cross-sectional online survey was distributed to occupational therapists working with paediatric neurological conditions in Spain. The questionnaire comprised 32 items across three domains: demographics, assessment and intervention.Findings: Of the 130 respondents, 57.7% used standardised assessment tools, yet only 17.7% were aware of their validation status. Somatosensory processing was assessed in fewer than half of the cases by 32.3% of therapists. Intensive therapies were employed by 30.77%, with only 12.5% adhering to recommended dosage guidelines. Common conventional approaches included bimanual activities, play, activities of daily living re-education, somatosensory stimulation, adaptations and assistive devices. Some therapists also incorporated emerging therapies.Conclusion: The findings reveal a gap between evidence-based recommendations and clinical practice, particularly regarding somatosensory assessment and intensive interventions. Enhanced professional development is needed to support the consistent use of validated tools and structured strategies.","PeriodicalId":49096,"journal":{"name":"British Journal of Occupational Therapy","volume":"89 7","pages":"476-484"},"PeriodicalIF":1.5,"publicationDate":"2026-01-20","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC13310315/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"148347021","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}

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Investigating the impact of an occupational therapy approach on occupational participation and engagement of people with disabilities in the Lebanese labor market: A single-case experimental design. 调查职业治疗方法对黎巴嫩劳动力市场中残疾人的职业参与和参与的影响：单例实验设计。

IF 1.5 4区医学

British Journal of Occupational Therapy Pub Date : 2026-01-04 eCollection Date: 2026-07-01 DOI: 10.1177/03080226251396773

Clara-Maria El Zouki, Doha Yahfoufi, Raymond Bou Nader, Christian-Joseph El Zouki, Carla Matta Abizeid

{"title":"Investigating the impact of an occupational therapy approach on occupational participation and engagement of people with disabilities in the Lebanese labor market: A single-case experimental design.","authors":"Clara-Maria El Zouki, Doha Yahfoufi, Raymond Bou Nader, Christian-Joseph El Zouki, Carla Matta Abizeid","doi":"10.1177/03080226251396773","DOIUrl":"10.1177/03080226251396773","url":null,"abstract":"Introduction: Work inclusion of people with disabilities (PWD) is a pivotal area of occupational therapy (OT). National and international legislation underlines the rights and duties of PWD concerning workplace inclusion. Despite legal frameworks promoting PWD rights in employment, significant barriers exist. Few studies have explored OT interventions in this context. This research aims to assess the impact of an OT-based job coaching intervention on PWDs' participation and engagement in the Lebanese labor market.Method: Using an ABABA design, the study involved 27 sessions applying job coaching principles within an OT framework. Three employed individuals with disabilities, facing workplace challenges, participated. Baseline data included task execution speed and errors. Occupational participation and engagement were measured using the Model of Human Occupation Screening Tool.Results: OT-based job coaching effectively enhanced PWD's participation and engagement, reducing task errors and execution time, thereby addressing some occupational challenges.Conclusion: Based on the outcomes of this study, integrating job coaching with OT approach may improve job performance for PWD. Future research should replicate these findings on a larger scale to validate their applicability in Lebanon and globally.","PeriodicalId":49096,"journal":{"name":"British Journal of Occupational Therapy","volume":"89 7","pages":"485-497"},"PeriodicalIF":1.5,"publicationDate":"2026-01-04","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC13310323/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"148347096","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}

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Exploring occupational therapists' perceptions, current practices and confidence levels in supporting return to work after stroke: A mixed-methods study. 探索职业治疗师在支持中风后重返工作岗位方面的认知、当前实践和信心水平：一项混合方法研究。

IF 1.5 4区医学

British Journal of Occupational Therapy Pub Date : 2025-12-27 eCollection Date: 2026-04-01 DOI: 10.1177/03080226251372738

Paula Reddan, Deirdre Connolly, Louise Keating

{"title":"Exploring occupational therapists' perceptions, current practices and confidence levels in supporting return to work after stroke: A mixed-methods study.","authors":"Paula Reddan, Deirdre Connolly, Louise Keating","doi":"10.1177/03080226251372738","DOIUrl":"10.1177/03080226251372738","url":null,"abstract":"Introduction: Approximately 100,000 people in the United Kingdom experience a stroke each year, with one in four being of working age. One-third do not return to work. Occupational therapists support stroke survivors return to work, but specific practices are unclear. This study aimed to explore occupational therapists' perceptions, current practices and confidence levels when working with people with stroke who wish to return to work.Methods: A mixed-methods study was completed. A survey explored occupational therapy practices and confidence levels. A focus group explored the experience and perceptions of occupational therapists. Participants were occupational therapists in the United Kingdom working with individuals with stroke for a minimum of 6 months.Results: Sixty-eight respondents completed the survey. There were four focus group participants. Traditional stroke rehabilitation assessments and interventions were reported more frequently than work-related interventions. Participants reported being less confident liaising with employers and identified lack of resources, training and flexibility in delivery of stroke services as challenging.Conclusion: This study suggests that current occupational therapy practice does not consistently provide work-specific interventions. Flexibility in services is needed to address the vocational rehabilitation needs of stroke survivors with recommendations for post-graduate training and specialist roles in stroke-related vocational rehabilitation.","PeriodicalId":49096,"journal":{"name":"British Journal of Occupational Therapy","volume":"89 4","pages":"235-245"},"PeriodicalIF":1.5,"publicationDate":"2025-12-27","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC12982834/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"147469787","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}

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Reshaping daily life: An observational study on the impact of rheumatoid arthritis on occupational repertoire. 重塑日常生活：类风湿关节炎对职业技能影响的观察性研究。

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British Journal of Occupational Therapy Pub Date : 2025-12-27 eCollection Date: 2026-07-01 DOI: 10.1177/03080226251404421

Pedro H T Q de Almeida, Tatiana Barcelos Pontes, Jane Davis, Lilian Dias Bernardo, Licia Maria Henrique da Mota

{"title":"Reshaping daily life: An observational study on the impact of rheumatoid arthritis on occupational repertoire.","authors":"Pedro H T Q de Almeida, Tatiana Barcelos Pontes, Jane Davis, Lilian Dias Bernardo, Licia Maria Henrique da Mota","doi":"10.1177/03080226251404421","DOIUrl":"10.1177/03080226251404421","url":null,"abstract":"Introduction: Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) restricts function and limits participation in everyday activities. While functional impairments are well-documented, RA's impact on occupational repertoire, particularly in leisure activities, remains underexplored.Objective: To examine pre-post changes in occupational repertoire following RA onset and explore associations with functional status and disease activity.Methods: In this cross-sectional study, 32 adults with RA (28 women) from a tertiary rheumatology clinic completed the DAS-28, HAQ-DI, and Activity Card Sort - Brazil (ACS-BR) rating changes in their occupational repertoire before and after disease onset.Results: Post-onset participation fell in all ACS-BR domains (p < 0.01), most sharply in Instrumental (r = 0.73), High-Demand leisure (r = 0.75), and Social activities (r = 0.63), with an ICF mapping showing increased participation in health-management tasks (p < 0.01, r = 0.40). Functional disability, not disease activity, correlated with reduced Instrumental (ρ = -0.57) and Social (ρ = -0.39) participation.Conclusion: RA causes broad occupational disruptions, beyond self-care and productivity activities. Routine mapping of occupational repertoire can help occupational therapists detect early withdrawal from leisure and social roles, set client-centered goals, and monitor outcomes. Interventions that protect leisure and social participation, alongside self-management, may help sustain meaningful participation and quality of life.","PeriodicalId":49096,"journal":{"name":"British Journal of Occupational Therapy","volume":"89 7","pages":"458-467"},"PeriodicalIF":1.5,"publicationDate":"2025-12-27","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC13310344/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"148346976","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}

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Building post-primary school teachers' capacity to support student organisational skill difficulties: A collaborative occupational therapy and education intervention. 建立小学后教师支持学生组织技能困难的能力：协作性职业治疗和教育干预。

IF 1.5 4区医学

British Journal of Occupational Therapy Pub Date : 2025-12-26 eCollection Date: 2026-05-01 DOI: 10.1177/03080226251403335

Shóna O'Donnell, Áine O'Dea, Deirdre O'Connor, Aimen Kakar, Judith Pettigrew

{"title":"Building post-primary school teachers' capacity to support student organisational skill difficulties: A collaborative occupational therapy and education intervention.","authors":"Shóna O'Donnell, Áine O'Dea, Deirdre O'Connor, Aimen Kakar, Judith Pettigrew","doi":"10.1177/03080226251403335","DOIUrl":"10.1177/03080226251403335","url":null,"abstract":"Introduction: The ability to manage time and materials effectively is foundational to post-primary students taking control of their education. For many students, organisational skill difficulties serve as a barrier to academic achievement in the high-stakes environment of post-primary education. This study explored Irish post-primary school teachers' perspectives of student organisational difficulties and their experiences of engaging in an occupational therapy led teacher professional learning pathway aimed at building capacity to implement the Getting it Together programme.Method: An exploratory, descriptive methodology was employed. A group survey design was used, with data collected from the same group of teachers at three timepoints in 2021 to capture evolving perceptions. Convenience sampling recruited 21 post-primary teachers. Data were analysed using descriptive statistics and thematic analysis.Results: Four themes emerged: 'Challenges with Organisational Skills Leads to Frustration and Impacts Student Confidence', 'Embedding Organisational strategies into everyday teaching', 'Organisational skills in out-of-school contexts' and 'Facilitators and Barriers to implementing GIT'. These reflected teachers' perspectives of students' organisational skills and their experiences of engaging in an occupational therapy led teacher professional learning pathway.Conclusion: This study provides insights into how school-based occupational therapy can build educators' capacity to implement evidence-informed strategies to support students' organisation.","PeriodicalId":49096,"journal":{"name":"British Journal of Occupational Therapy","volume":"89 5","pages":"323-333"},"PeriodicalIF":1.5,"publicationDate":"2025-12-26","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC13133508/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"147822212","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}

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The perspectives of parents/carers on a new parental education occupational therapy intervention. 家长/照顾者对一种新的家长教育职业治疗干预的看法。

IF 1.5 4区医学

British Journal of Occupational Therapy Pub Date : 2025-12-26 eCollection Date: 2026-07-01 DOI: 10.1177/03080226251404423

Teresa Joyce, Anna L Barnett

{"title":"The perspectives of parents/carers on a new parental education occupational therapy intervention.","authors":"Teresa Joyce, Anna L Barnett","doi":"10.1177/03080226251404423","DOIUrl":"10.1177/03080226251404423","url":null,"abstract":"Introduction: Parental education has been highlighted as an effective intervention for children, young people and families. However, no parental education interventions are underpinned by occupational therapy (OT) theory. This study aimed to understand the perspectives of parents/carers of children with neurodevelopmental disorders on the acceptability and design of a parental educational intervention underpinned by OT theory.Method: 23 parents/carers of children aged between 5 and 11 years who had a diagnosis of Autism Spectrum Disorder, Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder and/or Developmental Coordination Disorder participated in one of three online 90-minute focus groups. Participants were presented with a draft of the proposed intervention and engaged in a facilitated discussion about the acceptability and feasibility of the intervention. Data were analysed using thematic analysis.Results: Four themes were generated: (1) Parents want to develop skills to support their child, (2) parents also need support, (3) there are barriers to reaching parents and (4) parents need an inclusive environment to promote their learning.Conclusion: Parents/carers acknowledged the benefits of the intervention, highlighting the importance of focusing on supporting parents as well as their children. They also raised potential barriers to participation, which included time and money, and emphasised the importance of designing the group with inclusivity as a central principle.","PeriodicalId":49096,"journal":{"name":"British Journal of Occupational Therapy","volume":"89 7","pages":"468-475"},"PeriodicalIF":1.5,"publicationDate":"2025-12-26","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC13310313/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"148346943","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}

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Development of student self-efficacy in innovative fieldwork placements: A qualitative study. 创新实习中学生自我效能感的发展：一项质性研究。

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British Journal of Occupational Therapy Pub Date : 2025-12-26 eCollection Date: 2026-06-01 DOI: 10.1177/03080226251403332

Mackenzie Cheng, Felicity Niles-Williams, Andrea Duncan, Anne W Hunt

{"title":"Development of student self-efficacy in innovative fieldwork placements: A qualitative study.","authors":"Mackenzie Cheng, Felicity Niles-Williams, Andrea Duncan, Anne W Hunt","doi":"10.1177/03080226251403332","DOIUrl":"10.1177/03080226251403332","url":null,"abstract":"Introduction: Self-efficacy plays an integral role in the development of occupational therapy students' clinical competency during fieldwork education. However, there is still a lack of knowledge surrounding this topic within the context of non-traditional fieldwork education. This study aims to investigate and make meaning of the experiences of occupational therapy students' and their perceived development of self-efficacy in non-traditional fieldwork placements, known as LEAP placements.Method: This qualitative phenomenology study, through a descriptive lens, explored sixteen occupational therapy students' experiences using thematic analysis.Findings: Self-efficacy during LEAP placements was shaped by several factors: a lack of role clarity detracted from development, while the opportunity for self-direction enhanced it. The level of support, preceptor role and availability, perceived value of the learning experience, and placement environment both enhanced and detracted from self-efficacy development.Conclusion: This study provides an increased understanding of self-efficacy development among occupational therapy students and innovative practices within LEAP placements. Students' perceptions of self-efficacy development is shaped by complex and nuanced factors.","PeriodicalId":49096,"journal":{"name":"British Journal of Occupational Therapy","volume":"89 6","pages":"414-422"},"PeriodicalIF":1.5,"publicationDate":"2025-12-26","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC13198654/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"148018464","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}

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Content validity study for the development of an assessment tool measuring livability in older adults. 为开发老年人宜居性评估工具而进行的内容效度研究。

IF 0.9 4区医学

British Journal of Occupational Therapy Pub Date : 2025-12-24 eCollection Date: 2026-05-01 DOI: 10.1177/03080226251400617

Young-Myoung Lim

{"title":"Content validity study for the development of an assessment tool measuring livability in older adults.","authors":"Young-Myoung Lim","doi":"10.1177/03080226251400617","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1177/03080226251400617","url":null,"abstract":"Introduction: Ensuring livable environments that support independence and well-being in later life has become a critical task. However, few approaches comprehensively capture the interplay between personal, environmental, and occupational factors. This study aimed to develop and content-validate preliminary items of livability to support continued residence in familiar homes and communities.Methods: A modified Delphi technique was employed with 17 experts in health, welfare, architecture, and residential environments. Over two survey rounds, experts evaluated and refined item relevance and importance to achieve consensus.Results: The Delphi process produced 70 preliminary items across four domains: person, environment, daily activities, and performance. In the second round, strong expert agreement was reached (content validity ratio = 0.92; convergence = 0.38; consensus = 0.78; stability = 0.15). A validity-importance matrix identified 35 core items exceeding the mean, representing key indicators of livability.Conclusion: The content-validated items provide a practical framework for assessing livability among older adults. By capturing the dynamic interaction between individual abilities and environmental support, it informs interventions and policies aimed at promoting aging in place and improving quality of life in community settings.","PeriodicalId":49096,"journal":{"name":"British Journal of Occupational Therapy","volume":"89 5","pages":"334-345"},"PeriodicalIF":0.9,"publicationDate":"2025-12-24","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC13133465/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"147822181","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}

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