World Federation of Occupational Therapists Bulletin最新文献

{"title":"Gone viral: the global spread of an occupational therapy COVID-19 resource","authors":"Lorrae Mynard","doi":"10.1080/14473828.2020.1804136","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1080/14473828.2020.1804136","url":null,"abstract":"ABSTRACT COVID-19 has caused global occupational disruption and widespread challenges to health and wellbeing. A consumer guide ‘Normal life has been disrupted: Managing the disruption caused by COVID-19’ was developed to support mental health by assisting people in adapting to the situation and maintaining occupational participation. The digital format allowed fast dissemination and the guide ‘went viral’ as it was shared across personal and professional networks and translated into multiple languages. Readers appreciated the guide’s accessibility, practical and reassuring content, and shared examples of its use. Occupational therapists recognised the potential of their role in supporting clients and the wider community during the pandemic given their expertise in responding to disruptions to everyday life. The creation, translation and sharing of the guide provide a powerful example of international collaboration and of promoting the work of the profession and making an impact by sharing our occupational therapy knowledge and skills.","PeriodicalId":53208,"journal":{"name":"World Federation of Occupational Therapists Bulletin","volume":"76 1","pages":"82 - 85"},"PeriodicalIF":1.6,"publicationDate":"2020-07-02","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://sci-hub-pdf.com/10.1080/14473828.2020.1804136","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"49653748","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"The promotion of positive mental health for new mothers during Covid-19","authors":"Kate Barlow, A. Sepulveda","doi":"10.1080/14473828.2020.1822577","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1080/14473828.2020.1822577","url":null,"abstract":"ABSTRACT The Covid-19 pandemic has caused increased hardship for new mothers and their young children. Increased isolation, lack of in-person doctor visits and decreased interaction within the community, has pregnant and postpartum women in need of additional support. Occupational therapists often work with infants and their mothers due to feeding concerns. Difficulty with early feeding adds additional stress on the mother–infant dyad relationship. This case study describes a mother’s traumatic experience giving birth during Covid-19 and the occupational therapy intervention provided to the mother–infant dyad. In order to improve outcomes for the mother and child with feeding concerns, this case study is a call to action for paediatric occupational therapy practitioners to include the promotion of positive mental health of mothers in their practice, particularly during the pandemic.","PeriodicalId":53208,"journal":{"name":"World Federation of Occupational Therapists Bulletin","volume":"76 1","pages":"86 - 89"},"PeriodicalIF":1.6,"publicationDate":"2020-07-02","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://sci-hub-pdf.com/10.1080/14473828.2020.1822577","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"45980741","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"WFOT report: WFOT human resources project 2018 and 2020","authors":"R. Ledgerd, World Federation of Occupational Therapists","doi":"10.1080/14473828.2020.1821475","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1080/14473828.2020.1821475","url":null,"abstract":"ABSTRACT The World Federation of Occupational Therapists (WFOT) Human Resources Project 2018 and 2020 provides demographic statistics of the occupational therapy profession for 98% in 2018 and 95% in 2020 of WFOT Member Organisations. The data show the diversity of the profession's demography between countries and regions, established and newly established organisations in both low and high resource countries. Some Member Organisations are unable to collect or have limited access to the information that is requested as part of the Human Resources Project. This report respects the limitations that some Member Organisations might have in providing data; equally, it reinforces the importance of maintaining national demographics as a contributing factor to the profession's development and global identity. The Human Resources Project is an integral part of WFOT's business, aligned to its strategic and operational objectives. The project has formed part of its continued collaboration with the World Health Organization and various government ministries and departments. WFOT supports the widespread dissemination of this information to facilitate global recognition and commissioning of the valued contribution of the occupational therapy profession.","PeriodicalId":53208,"journal":{"name":"World Federation of Occupational Therapists Bulletin","volume":"76 1","pages":"69 - 74"},"PeriodicalIF":1.6,"publicationDate":"2020-07-02","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://sci-hub-pdf.com/10.1080/14473828.2020.1821475","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"48134627","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Disruption of academic occupations during COVID-19: impact on mental health and the role of occupational therapy in tertiary education","authors":"Karen M. Keptner, K. McCarthy","doi":"10.1080/14473828.2020.1822575","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1080/14473828.2020.1822575","url":null,"abstract":"ABSTRACT Education is a social determinant of health and higher education can promote inclusion in society. Inclusion in higher education during social distancing can limit engagement in academic occupations. Lack of engagement can lead to mental health concerns. Populations that are disproportionately impacted by the pandemic may also see a disproportionate rise in mental health issues. Occupational therapists can advocate for a role with students using Wilcock’s concepts of doing, being, belonging, and becoming. They can address not only individual-level factors among students, but population-level factors that can promote both mental health and occupational justice in the educational spaces of students, both online and face to face. This case study provides a review of the role that occupational therapy can play on and off campuses amid the pandemic to address the mental health needs of students in higher education.","PeriodicalId":53208,"journal":{"name":"World Federation of Occupational Therapists Bulletin","volume":"76 1","pages":"78 - 81"},"PeriodicalIF":1.6,"publicationDate":"2020-07-02","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://sci-hub-pdf.com/10.1080/14473828.2020.1822575","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"47596626","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Covid-19 pandemic: The All India Occupational Therapists’ Association’s response to the challenges","authors":"A. Srivastava, N. Mishra, Lakshman Sethuraman","doi":"10.1080/14473828.2020.1822578","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1080/14473828.2020.1822578","url":null,"abstract":"ABSTRACT COVID-19 Pandemic has caused severe disruption in all spheres of life of common man across the globe. The All India Occupational Therapists’ Association has taken initiatives to combat the issues emerging in the times of pandemic by empowering the occupational therapy professionals across the country, which in turn may help the individuals to get back to the new normal life situations. The initiatives also focused on plans for occupational therapy schools to continue enriching students with the knowledge and partnering with other stakeholders to minimise the impact of this disease. The initiatives undertaken by AIOTA are well appreciated by the Ministry of Health, Government of India, World Federation of Occupational Therapists (WFOT), occupational therapy educational institutions and occupational therapy professionals across the country and also overseas.","PeriodicalId":53208,"journal":{"name":"World Federation of Occupational Therapists Bulletin","volume":"76 1","pages":"98 - 102"},"PeriodicalIF":1.6,"publicationDate":"2020-07-02","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://sci-hub-pdf.com/10.1080/14473828.2020.1822578","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"43821663","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Facing the challenge: COVID-19 and occupational therapy","authors":"Kit Sinclair","doi":"10.1080/14473828.2020.1825311","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1080/14473828.2020.1825311","url":null,"abstract":"The call for papers for this issue started out with the theme of mental health and then COVID-19 happened and we expanded our outlook to include our reactions and responses to this pandemic through...","PeriodicalId":53208,"journal":{"name":"World Federation of Occupational Therapists Bulletin","volume":"76 1","pages":"65 - 66"},"PeriodicalIF":1.6,"publicationDate":"2020-07-02","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://sci-hub-pdf.com/10.1080/14473828.2020.1825311","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"45541078","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Embracing telehealth: supporting young children and families through occupational therapy in Singapore during COVID-19","authors":"H. Priyadharsini, Jing Jing Chiang","doi":"10.1080/14473828.2020.1822574","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1080/14473828.2020.1822574","url":null,"abstract":"ABSTRACT COVID-19 has significantly changed the way we work, play, and lead our everyday lives. It has caused serious public health, economic and social challenges, impacting individuals’ health and well-being. Our Occupational Therapy (OT) services at Child Development Unit (CDU), which is a hospital-based outpatient paediatric clinic, had to adapt to pandemic-related national policies to provide ongoing support and care for our patients and families. Healthcare services were required to leverage on teleconsultations and suspend physical consultations during the national ‘Circuit Breaker’ period. This disruption made us review our clinic workflows and service delivery options to comply with pandemic-related national measures. Our service continuity was maintained through teleconsultations, online parent workshops and developing online resources for community outreach. Though challenging, online platforms have continued to create new opportunities in providing care to our families, and supporting our community.","PeriodicalId":53208,"journal":{"name":"World Federation of Occupational Therapists Bulletin","volume":"76 1","pages":"90 - 93"},"PeriodicalIF":1.6,"publicationDate":"2020-07-02","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://sci-hub-pdf.com/10.1080/14473828.2020.1822574","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"42633432","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Occupational therapy and the local context: Exploring opportunities for occupational therapy practice and education with stakeholders in Metropolitan Cebu","authors":"P. M. Bulan","doi":"10.1080/14473828.2020.1732680","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1080/14473828.2020.1732680","url":null,"abstract":"ABSTRACT Occupational therapy is seen as a versatile profession able to deliver occupational therapy services for a variety of practice settings in promoting health. Currently, the majority of Filipino occupational therapy practice is concentrated in private paediatric practice. Recognising the significance of stakeholders as partners and recipients of occupational therapy services, thirty individuals from stakeholder groups representing the different sectors in Metropolitan Cebu were engaged in focus group discussions. Issues and opportunities for occupational therapy were identified in four sectors: (1) Health and Advocacy, (2) School, (3) Work and Industry, and the (4) Clinic Settings. Fostering collaborative efforts in tackling the prevailing needs of the local context is seen as opportunities wherein occupational therapists can provide services to a wider clientele and can increase the profession’s visibility. In order to push the profession forward, occupational therapists should emphasise the value of the local context in shaping the education and practice of the profession.","PeriodicalId":53208,"journal":{"name":"World Federation of Occupational Therapists Bulletin","volume":"79 1","pages":"221 - 227"},"PeriodicalIF":1.6,"publicationDate":"2020-03-04","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://sci-hub-pdf.com/10.1080/14473828.2020.1732680","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"42171307","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Sustainability in occupational therapy practice, education and scholarship","authors":"N. Pollard, R. Galvaan, M. Hudson, Ida Kåhlin, M. Ikiugu, S. Roschnik, Samantha Shann, B. Whittaker","doi":"10.1080/14473828.2020.1733756","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1080/14473828.2020.1733756","url":null,"abstract":"Occupational therapy practitioners recognise the importance of the environmental context on occupational performance and subsequently on human health and well-being. Greta Thunberg’s recent appeals to international leaders for climate justice centre on addressing uncomfortable and unpopular truths about sustainability. These issues have simmered into a perception of climate crisis at the beginning of this year as Australian bushfires, in addition to their devastation on human and animal life, have affected air quality around the southern hemisphere, while the impact of human activity on warming and acidity in the oceans poses a threat to millions living in arctic and low-lying regions (WMO, 2019, 2020). While Thunberg has spoken truth to power, figures such as Bank of England governor Mark Carney have also warned corporations to take heed of the effects of climate change as the biggest threat to the global economy. Doubts about the science of global warming can mostly be traced back to corporate, political or media misrepresentation of the arguments (Supran & Oreskes, 2017). The link between climate change and effects such as flooding and increased precipitation cannot be ascertained easily because of current deficiencies in science or its resources (Kundzewicz et al., 2014), not because the science itself is ‘wrong’. There is a need for the science community, engineers, citizens and governments and even occupational therapists to choose the ‘precautionary principle’ and do ‘the right things’ rather than wait for the evidence (Kundzewicz et al., 2014, p. 230). Climate change is not the only dimension of sustainability, which concerns the use of resources and land as well as equity and balance in life experience. The UN sustainability goals relate to the pressing effects of climate change on primary human concerns anticipated in the next few decades (https://www.un. org/sustainabledevelopment/sustainable-developmentgoals/), but also to inequity, poverty and injustice. Vulnerable and disenfranchised people are most exposed to disaster, 11% of the world population live in areas at risk from flooding – one of the most significant being Bangladesh, (Kundzewicz et al., 2014). With over half the world’s population living in urban areas (UN, 2018) there are multiple public health concerns arising from air and noise pollution, lack of access to natural environments and the risk of epidemics. Many people who are exposed to disasters lack adequate insurance and so the true costs are not detectable by financial systems (Hillier, 2018). Concern about environmental influence on occupational performance, health, and well-being makes sustainability a core topic for occupational therapy practitioners. Meaningful occupational participation has to take account of sustainability and threats to the environment arising from every aspect of human activity in connection with planetary resources. The contribution of unsustainable lifestyles to climate change and resultin","PeriodicalId":53208,"journal":{"name":"World Federation of Occupational Therapists Bulletin","volume":"76 1","pages":"2 - 3"},"PeriodicalIF":1.6,"publicationDate":"2020-01-02","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://sci-hub-pdf.com/10.1080/14473828.2020.1733756","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"48466064","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Building occupational therapy practice ecological based occupations and ecosystem sustainability: exploring the concept of eco-occupation to support intergenerational occupational justice","authors":"Yannick Ung, T. Sarah, M. Drolet, Salvador Simó Algado, M. Soubeyran","doi":"10.1080/14473828.2020.1727095","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1080/14473828.2020.1727095","url":null,"abstract":"ABSTRACT This article proposes that occupational therapists must take on the role of agents of change in order to act in an eco-responsible way towards the population. Our recent literature review explores the critique of the foundations of the occupational therapist profession through the perspective of professional practices focused on eco-systems, and its respect rather than its exploitation. Several concepts have been defined in order to support occupational therapists in understanding the current and future challenges of populations, especially those most vulnerable to the climate and ecological crisis. These concepts thus aim to maintain the balance of ecosystems, promote eco-occupations and support intergenerational occupational justice. It is therefore important for us, occupational therapists, to be rooted in eco-humanist values, to be aware of the real role we face as citizens of the world. It is also about engaging us to build on our professional identity to give meaning to our new professional activities and support eco-social and sustainable occupational therapy.","PeriodicalId":53208,"journal":{"name":"World Federation of Occupational Therapists Bulletin","volume":"76 1","pages":"15 - 21"},"PeriodicalIF":1.6,"publicationDate":"2020-01-02","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://sci-hub-pdf.com/10.1080/14473828.2020.1727095","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"47067000","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}