{"title":"How do mobility device users integrate their devices into occupational performance? A narrative literature review.","authors":"Tina Helle, Åse Brandt, Stina Meyer Larsen","doi":"10.1177/03080226231184989","DOIUrl":"10.1177/03080226231184989","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Introduction: </strong>Knowledge about how mobility devices are integrated into occupational performance is important to improve participation in daily life among users and assistive technology provision. This study aimed to identify and synthesise literature on how mobility device users integrate their devices into occupational performance.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>A narrative review was conducted with a systematic search in PubMed, CINAHL, PsycINFO and SocINDEX for scientific, original, peer-reviewed journal publications in the English or Scandinavian languages. Following search terms were used: mobility devices, occupational performance and synonyms. Publications were screened and read, and data were extracted by two authors independently.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>A total of 4088 hits led to the identification of six publications. Two categories were identified: (1) how mobility devices are integrated into occupational performance and (2) for what types of occupations beyond mobility are mobility devices used for; seven types were revealed.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>Mobility devices are integrated into occupations in unique ways to the individual users, shaping how occupations are performed and are used for different types of occupations beyond mobility. Since mobility device use is situational, it is suggested to investigate assistive technology use, applying a transactional perspective to improve assistive technology provision to increase fulfilment of users' needs and preferences.</p>","PeriodicalId":49096,"journal":{"name":"British Journal of Occupational Therapy","volume":" ","pages":"794-804"},"PeriodicalIF":1.3,"publicationDate":"2023-12-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC12033730/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"42521878","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":"The relationship between typically developing school-age children's screen time, participation and physical activity: An exploratory study.","authors":"Jennie Trinh Nguyen, Ted Brown, Mong-Lin Yu","doi":"10.1177/03080226231190523","DOIUrl":"10.1177/03080226231190523","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Introduction: </strong>In recent years, screen-based activities have become increasingly popular amongst children and adolescents. Several studies have found increased screen time to be associated with sleep disturbances, poorer academic performance and reduced physical activity. However, not much is known about children's activity preferences and participation in relation to their screen time. This study investigated the association between school-aged children's screen time use and their activity participation and physical activity.</p><p><strong>Method: </strong>A sample of 25 parents/caregivers with typically developing children aged 8-12 years in Australia participated. Parents/caregivers completed the <i>Children Screen Time Use Report</i> (CSTUR) and <i>Children Participation Questionnaire-School</i> (CPQ-S). Child participants completed the CSTUR, <i>Preferences for Activities of Children</i> (PAC), <i>Perceived Meaning of Occupations Questionnaire</i> (PMOQ) and <i>Physical Activity Questionnaire-Children</i> (PAQ-C). Data were analyzed using Spearman Rho correlations.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>Findings from this study found no statistically significant associations between the CSTUR and PAQ-C subscales in children aged 8-12 years. However, there were several significant correlations found between CSTUR and the PAC, PMOQ and CPQ-S scale scores.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>Occupational therapists need to consider screen-based activities in school age children and the impact it can have on their daily participation.</p>","PeriodicalId":49096,"journal":{"name":"British Journal of Occupational Therapy","volume":" ","pages":"810-821"},"PeriodicalIF":1.3,"publicationDate":"2023-12-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC12033479/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"49500470","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":"The impact of microaggressions on occupational performance for Muslims.","authors":"Sabina Khan","doi":"10.1177/03080226231188010","DOIUrl":"10.1177/03080226231188010","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":49096,"journal":{"name":"British Journal of Occupational Therapy","volume":" ","pages":"791-793"},"PeriodicalIF":1.3,"publicationDate":"2023-12-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC12033754/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"46334127","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}
Danielle Byrne, Liana S Cahill, Christopher Barr, Stacey George
{"title":"Assessment of sensory impairment of the upper limb post-stroke by occupational therapists within the acute setting: A mixed methods study exploring current clinical practice.","authors":"Danielle Byrne, Liana S Cahill, Christopher Barr, Stacey George","doi":"10.1177/03080226231184994","DOIUrl":"10.1177/03080226231184994","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Introduction: </strong>Sensory impairment of the upper limb is common after stroke and negatively impacts a stroke survivor's recovery. The acute phase is a critical time for the identification of post-stroke somatosensory impairments and occupational therapists have a key role in the acute stroke setting. Sensory assessment and treatment practices of occupational therapists working in acute stroke settings are largely unknown. This study aims to describe current clinical practice and identify the barriers and enablers for the assessment of sensory impairment in patients post stroke within acute stroke units.</p><p><strong>Method: </strong>A mixed-methods approach was utilised, with an Australian national cross-sectional online survey of occupational therapists (<i>n</i> = 85) and state-based focus groups (<i>n</i> = 2). Descriptive analyses and thematic analysis were conducted.</p><p><strong>Findings: </strong>The majority of clinicians (78%) use non-standardised measures to assess for somatosensory impairment. Three qualitative themes were identified: acute setting contextual factors, individual patient characteristics and priorities, and clinician knowledge and perceived benefits.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>Occupational therapists working within acute stroke units are aware of the importance of assessing sensory impairment of the upper limb post stroke. However, the majority use non-standardised approaches and called for a standardised quick-to-administer tool kit that is readily available in acute stroke units.</p>","PeriodicalId":49096,"journal":{"name":"British Journal of Occupational Therapy","volume":" ","pages":"830-838"},"PeriodicalIF":1.3,"publicationDate":"2023-12-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC12033519/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"49643920","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}
H. Honoré, Mette Boll, A. Ø. Hansen, H. K. Kristensen
{"title":"Putting occupational balance on the radar: Content validity of the 11-item Danish Occupational Balance Questionnaire","authors":"H. Honoré, Mette Boll, A. Ø. Hansen, H. K. Kristensen","doi":"10.1177/03080226231207277","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1177/03080226231207277","url":null,"abstract":"Assessment of occupational balance is of clinical relevance for occupational therapists working with patients with reduced occupational performance. Clinical practice lacks validated assessment tools to measure occupational balance. To establish the content validity of the 11-item Danish version of the Occupational Balance Questionnaire (OBQ-DK) with a radar chart add-on for use in occupational therapy practice. A convergent mixed-methods study was performed investigating content validity. Three group interviews were conducted in 3 settings with 12 occupational therapists. A deductive content analysis covered face validity, relevance, comprehensiveness and comprehensibility. The relevance of the 11 items was further assessed using a content validity index. All items were found to be relevant to the construct of occupational balance. Even so, concerns were raised regarding content validity. The comprehensiveness was questioned regarding the coverage of the balance of meaningful occupations. Comprehensibility was questioned for 6 of the 11 items, and the response scale. Content validity was investigated. The doubts raised in relation to comprehensiveness call for new wordings or elaborate instructions to enhance constructional clarity. The response scale levels should be adapted.","PeriodicalId":49096,"journal":{"name":"British Journal of Occupational Therapy","volume":"78 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":1.3,"publicationDate":"2023-11-29","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"139213172","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}
Megan Barbara van Wyk, Susan de Klerk, L. J. Jacobs-Nzuzi Khuabi
{"title":"Occupational therapy upper limb splinting practice for clients with acquired brain injuries: A cross-sectional study from South Africa","authors":"Megan Barbara van Wyk, Susan de Klerk, L. J. Jacobs-Nzuzi Khuabi","doi":"10.1177/03080226231206674","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1177/03080226231206674","url":null,"abstract":"Acquired brain injuries (ABIs) form part of the caseload of occupational therapists treating adult clients with neurological conditions. One adjunct to treatment of the upper limb condition following ABI is splinting. Little is known about the occupational therapy splinting practices in this field. This study aimed to describe these practices within a South African context. A quantitative, cross-sectional survey design was utilised. A convenience sample of occupational therapists from across South Africa completed a survey. The survey comprised of demographic factors; types of splints used; wear schedule regimens during the motor recovery phases and influencing factors. Data were analysed using Statistical Package for Social Sciences. Fifty-two participants ( n = 115) completed the survey, representing a 45.2% response rate. Participants (52.9% ( n = 27) indicated that splints are provided to 25% of clients with ABI. Splints are used to maintain soft tissue length and to ensure correct biomechanical alignment. Splinting for clients with ABI in South Africa is used as a preventative and maintenance approach. Failing more high-level evidence to support the use of splints for clients with ABI, therapists should consider the client-, therapist- and environment-related factors when determining the suitability and appropriateness of splinting clients with ABI.","PeriodicalId":49096,"journal":{"name":"British Journal of Occupational Therapy","volume":"1 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":1.3,"publicationDate":"2023-11-29","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"139210695","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":"Fit notes: A call to arms","authors":"A. Drummond, Genevieve Smyth","doi":"10.1177/03080226231213525","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1177/03080226231213525","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":49096,"journal":{"name":"British Journal of Occupational Therapy","volume":"34 14","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":1.3,"publicationDate":"2023-11-25","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"139237938","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":"Occupational therapy and participation in activities of daily living following cardiothoracic surgery in acute care: A retrospective study","authors":"Stephanie Tsai, Gwenn Petrillo, Elyse Peterson","doi":"10.1177/03080226231212984","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1177/03080226231212984","url":null,"abstract":"Patients recovering from cardiothoracic surgery in acute care experience physical and psychosocial challenges impacting participation in activities of daily living. Occupational therapists are well positioned to address these needs; however, there is little evidence exploring occupational therapy’s role in this area. This retrospective study of electronic medical records examined changes in activities of daily living participation for adult patients ( n = 37) who received occupational therapy in acute care while recovering from cardiothoracic surgery via median sternotomy. Wilcoxon signed-rank tests and paired t-tests compared patients’ scores on the Functional Independence Measure (FIM) and Activity Measure for Post-Acute Care “6-Clicks” Daily Activity Inpatient Short Form at occupational therapy evaluation and discharge from their inpatient stay. Patients showed statistically significant improvements on both assessments in activities of daily living participation while receiving occupational therapy services following cardiothoracic surgery. Lower body dressing, toileting, and bed mobility showed the greatest increases in the FIM categories. Occupational therapists are valuable in addressing the complex needs of patients recovering from cardiothoracic surgery in acute care. Continued research is needed to provide further evidence supporting occupational therapy’s unique role in this setting.","PeriodicalId":49096,"journal":{"name":"British Journal of Occupational Therapy","volume":"45 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":1.3,"publicationDate":"2023-11-25","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"139238364","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}
Victoria Hogan, S. Hynes, Michael Hogan, Margaret Hodgins
{"title":"Work-related quality of life of occupational therapists in Ireland","authors":"Victoria Hogan, S. Hynes, Michael Hogan, Margaret Hodgins","doi":"10.1177/03080226231208055","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1177/03080226231208055","url":null,"abstract":"Research focused on workforce issues and the working conditions of occupational therapists in Ireland is limited. The aim of this study was to characterise quality of working life and well-being in Irish occupational therapists. A cross-sectional, electronic survey of occupational therapists working in Ireland was conducted. The questionnaire included measures of quality of working life, well-being, workload, organisational constraints and turnover intentions. A total of 157 occupational therapists completed the survey. Quality of work life and well-being scores were lower than available norms. Organisational constraints and workload predicted lower quality of working life, F(7,119) = 13.669, p < 0.0005, while organisational constraints was the only significant predictor of well-being, F(10,123) = 3.698, p < 0.0005. Lower quality of working life predicted turnover intention, F(1,139) = 63.004. p < 0.0005. Results indicate that organisational constraints and workload are significant predictors of lower quality of working life. Lower quality of working life is also related to turnover intention. Quality of working life studies such as this can provide a form of problem diagnosis, in highlighting organisational factors that impede quality of working life.","PeriodicalId":49096,"journal":{"name":"British Journal of Occupational Therapy","volume":"8 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":1.3,"publicationDate":"2023-11-25","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"139237025","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 small-scale study exploring the efficacy of scale modelling as an open intervention for military veterans with mental health conditions","authors":"Ceri Lawrence, Diane Ellison","doi":"10.1177/03080226231208053","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1177/03080226231208053","url":null,"abstract":"Medical discharges due to mental health conditions have steadily increased within the British Armed Forces since 2007, with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) cited for 41% of these. Mental health conditions can adversely impact engagement in activities of daily living. Research has shown that meaningful activity has benefits for mental well-being and engagement in this population. This small-scale study aimed to determine whether scale modelling had a measurable impact on veteran well-being and to describe how the results of this study may inform future occupational therapy research with veterans. This was a retrospective quantitative design using the Short Warwick and Edinburgh Mental Wellbeing Scale to gather pre- and post-engagement data from veterans attending scale-modelling groups. N = 12. There was a positive difference between pre- and post-engagement in scale modelling, p < 0.05, and effect size 0.61 within a limited participant pool. The Model-of-Human-Occupation and the Occupational Perspective of Health framework demonstrated that participants who found meaning and value in an activity were most likely to benefit from it. This study suggests that scale modelling enables health, well-being and independence for veterans if found meaningful by them. This is a limited-size study contributing to an under-researched area, opening pathways for further research with this participant group.","PeriodicalId":49096,"journal":{"name":"British Journal of Occupational Therapy","volume":"68 14","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":1.3,"publicationDate":"2023-11-25","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"139237101","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}