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{"title":"Parental insights about supports for children with disabilities who are restricted eaters","authors":"Rene Fraser,&nbsp;Kim Bulkeley,&nbsp;Rebecca Barton","doi":"10.1111/1440-1630.70085","DOIUrl":"10.1111/1440-1630.70085","url":null,"abstract":"<div>\u0000 \u0000 \u0000 <section>\u0000 \u0000 <h3> Introduction</h3>\u0000 \u0000 <p>Restricted eating—where children eat less than 30 foods, eliminate whole food groups, or avoid mealtimes—has far-reaching consequences beyond nutrition. Due to this complexity, parents may seek help from multiple health professionals. Although literature reports on various supports, there is limited understanding of parents' experiences. This research aims to explore parents' perspectives on supports provided to children with disabilities who have been identified as restricted eaters.</p>\u0000 </section>\u0000 \u0000 <section>\u0000 \u0000 <h3> Methods</h3>\u0000 \u0000 <p>A constructivist qualitative design with reflexive inductive thematic analysis of semi-structured interviews with seven parents of children with restricted eating was employed.</p>\u0000 </section>\u0000 \u0000 <section>\u0000 \u0000 <h3> Consumer and Community Involvement</h3>\u0000 \u0000 <p>There was no consumer or community involvement in this study.</p>\u0000 </section>\u0000 \u0000 <section>\u0000 \u0000 <h3> Findings</h3>\u0000 \u0000 <p>Parents described factors impacting access to services and a variety of supports that can be described on two axes: (a) focus of support and (b) responsiveness of support. Parents highlighted that supports on the more responsive end of the continuum—where clinicians acknowledged parental expertise, adapted strategies to individual child needs, and attended to family context—were perceived as more helpful. Conversely, rigid or prescriptive approaches were often experienced as misaligned with their child's needs, increasing parental stress and reducing perceived usefulness.</p>\u0000 </section>\u0000 \u0000 <section>\u0000 \u0000 <h3> Conclusion</h3>\u0000 \u0000 <p>The findings of this study highlight a need to critically appraise standardised structured approaches. Recommendations have been made to support shifts in practice towards services that are family-centred, focussed on capacity building, and promote responsive approaches to mealtimes.</p>\u0000 </section>\u0000 </div>","PeriodicalId":55418,"journal":{"name":"Australian Occupational Therapy Journal","volume":"73 2","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":1.8,"publicationDate":"2026-04-12","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/epdf/10.1111/1440-1630.70085","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"147678663","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":"Victorian primary school teachers' perspectives on collaboration with occupational therapists","authors":"Abbey Lavery,&nbsp;Caroline MacKinnon,&nbsp;Emma Clark","doi":"10.1111/1440-1630.70087","DOIUrl":"10.1111/1440-1630.70087","url":null,"abstract":"&lt;div&gt;\u0000 \u0000 \u0000 &lt;section&gt;\u0000 \u0000 &lt;h3&gt; Introduction&lt;/h3&gt;\u0000 \u0000 &lt;p&gt;Effective interprofessional collaboration between primary school teachers and occupational therapists is crucial in fostering inclusive learning environments. Occupational therapists work in schools to assist children who require additional support through the recommendation of capacity building strategies. Teachers play a fundamental role in ensuring these recommendations are implemented consistently, making collaboration with occupational therapists important for student performance and participation. However, various factors impact this collaborative process. There is a lack of research on Australian teachers' perspectives regarding collaboration with occupational therapists. Therefore, this study investigated the perspectives of Victorian primary school teachers on collaborating with occupational therapists to identify ways to enhance collaboration.&lt;/p&gt;\u0000 &lt;/section&gt;\u0000 \u0000 &lt;section&gt;\u0000 \u0000 &lt;h3&gt; Methods&lt;/h3&gt;\u0000 \u0000 &lt;p&gt;This study employed an exploratory qualitative research design. Seven Victorian primary school teachers were recruited through a combination of convenience and snowball sampling. Participants completed online semi-structured interviews, sharing their personal perspectives and experiences on collaborating with occupational therapists in schools. Interviews were transcribed verbatim and analysed using reflexive thematic analysis.&lt;/p&gt;\u0000 &lt;/section&gt;\u0000 \u0000 &lt;section&gt;\u0000 \u0000 &lt;h3&gt; Consumer and Community Involvement&lt;/h3&gt;\u0000 \u0000 &lt;p&gt;No consumer or community involvement.&lt;/p&gt;\u0000 &lt;/section&gt;\u0000 \u0000 &lt;section&gt;\u0000 \u0000 &lt;h3&gt; Findings&lt;/h3&gt;\u0000 \u0000 &lt;p&gt;Two themes were generated from the data, each with several subthemes. The first theme, &lt;i&gt;‘We need to have everyone working on the same page’&lt;/i&gt; represented a misalignment between the professions and was supported by two subthemes: &lt;i&gt;Defining dynamics and clarifying contributions&lt;/i&gt; and &lt;i&gt;Talk to me: clear, concise and frequent&lt;/i&gt;. The second theme, &lt;i&gt;Bridging the resource gap&lt;/i&gt;, presented various resource constraints and included three subthemes titled: &lt;i&gt;School rules, All hands on deck&lt;/i&gt; and &lt;i&gt;Teach me, teach you&lt;/i&gt;.&lt;/p&gt;\u0000 &lt;/section&gt;\u0000 \u0000 &lt;section&gt;\u0000 \u0000 &lt;h3&gt; Conclusion&lt;/h3&gt;\u0000 \u0000 &lt;p&gt;Misalignments in role understanding and communication between teachers and occupational therapists hinder effective collaboration. Moreover, limited resources and inadequate support systems make it difficult for occupational therapists and teachers to better align their practices. Outside of supportive policy changes, strengthening this collaboration requires","PeriodicalId":55418,"journal":{"name":"Australian Occupational Therapy Journal","volume":"73 2","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":1.8,"publicationDate":"2026-04-08","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC13062477/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"147640570","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 personal and professional characteristics of students who were successful in occupational therapy practice education: A scoping review.","authors":"Ali Gebhardt, Rosalind Anne Bye, Kristy Coxon","doi":"10.1111/1440-1630.70088","DOIUrl":"10.1111/1440-1630.70088","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Introduction: </strong>Practice education in occupational therapy can be a challenging learning experience for students, and not all students succeed. Research to date has explored some of the predictors for successful practice education. However, a consolidated description of an occupational therapy student who is successful in practice education is needed. This scoping review systematically searched, identified, and mapped available evidence describing personal and professional characteristics of occupational therapy students who were successful in practice education.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>Using Joanna Briggs Institute methodology, APA PsychInfo, CINAHL, Scopus, Web of Science, Embase, Google Scholar, and ProQuest dissertations were searched. Records exploring characteristics of occupational therapy students who were successful in placement, defined by passing practice education, were included. Data describing characteristics of successful students were extracted and summarised.</p><p><strong>Consumer and community involvement: </strong>This scoping review did not involve consumers or community members.</p><p><strong>Findings: </strong>Thirty-two records describing the personal and professional characteristics of a successful student were included. Regarding the professional characteristics, students with higher levels of prior academic success who had demonstrated attainment of knowledge and skills at university were more successful in practice education. Effective communication skills and professionalism were important requisite skills. Personal characteristics of resilience and emotional intelligence were linked to practice education success.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>Students with professional characteristics of higher academic scores, specifically, occupational therapy practice skills and professionalism, as well as personal characteristics of resilience and emotional intelligence were more successful in practice education. These findings can inform strategies to prepare students for placement success. Explicit teaching of professional knowledge and skills and educational experiences that enable the development of resilience and emotional intelligence have the potential to enhance student success in practice education.</p>","PeriodicalId":55418,"journal":{"name":"Australian Occupational Therapy Journal","volume":"73 2","pages":"e70088"},"PeriodicalIF":2.1,"publicationDate":"2026-04-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC13077183/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"147678682","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":"Correction to ‘Real-time experience: A systematic review of ecological momentary assessments of everyday functioning in major depressive disorder’","authors":"","doi":"10.1111/1440-1630.70084","DOIUrl":"10.1111/1440-1630.70084","url":null,"abstract":"<p>\u0000 <span>Volovic-Shushan, S.</span>, <span>Josman, N.</span>, <span>Nitzan, U.</span>, &amp; <span>Stern, A.</span> (<span>2026</span>). <span>Real-time experience: A systematic review of ecological momentary assessments of everyday functioning in major depressive disorder</span>. <i>Australian Occupational Therapy Journal</i>, <span>73</span>(<span>2</span>), e70080. https://doi.org/10.1111/1440-1630.70080\u0000 </p><p>The authors' first and last names were displayed incorrectly in the author byline and the ‘How to cite this article’ section. The author byline should be corrected to: Shani Volovic-Shushan, Naomi Josman, Uri Nitzan, and Adi Stern.</p><p>The ‘How to cite this article’ section be corrected to: Volovic-Shushan, S., Josman, N., Nitzan, U., &amp; Stern, A.</p><p>The online version of the article has been corrected.</p><p>We apologise for this error.</p>","PeriodicalId":55418,"journal":{"name":"Australian Occupational Therapy Journal","volume":"73 2","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":1.8,"publicationDate":"2026-03-27","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/epdf/10.1111/1440-1630.70084","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"147522723","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":"Paediatric occupational therapists' views on applying interoception in practice contexts","authors":"Emma Clark,&nbsp;Ted Brown,&nbsp;Mong-Lin Yu,&nbsp;Genevieve Pepin,&nbsp;Caroline MacKinnon","doi":"10.1111/1440-1630.70082","DOIUrl":"10.1111/1440-1630.70082","url":null,"abstract":"<div>\u0000 \u0000 \u0000 <section>\u0000 \u0000 <h3> Introduction</h3>\u0000 \u0000 <p>Interoception, the ability to notice, understand, and act on internal bodily signals, is increasingly recognised as relevant to children's self-regulation and participation. While a growing body of research has examined interoception-based assessments and interventions with children across health disciplines, less is known about how these concepts are being interpreted and applied within paediatric occupational therapy practice. Understanding current clinical reasoning and practice use is important to support evidence-informed occupational therapy intervention in this emerging area.</p>\u0000 </section>\u0000 \u0000 <section>\u0000 \u0000 <h3> Methods</h3>\u0000 \u0000 <p>Qualitative semi-structured online interviews were conducted with 22 Australian paediatric occupational therapists. Reflexive thematic analysis was applied, ensuring credibility, transferability, dependability, and confirmability.</p>\u0000 </section>\u0000 \u0000 <section>\u0000 \u0000 <h3> Consumer and Community Involvement</h3>\u0000 \u0000 <p>No consumer or community involvement.</p>\u0000 </section>\u0000 \u0000 <section>\u0000 \u0000 <h3> Findings</h3>\u0000 \u0000 <p>Four main themes were identified: (1) ‘Learning as we go’: What occupational therapists know (and do not know) about interoception, (2) Integrating interoception into practice, (3) An empty toolbox: We need more tools, and (4) Context matters: Environmental influences on interoception in practice. Three sub-themes were identified for the second primary theme. These were titled (2.1) Using theory to guide practice: How occupational therapists <i>think</i> about interoception, (2.2) Setting the interoception scene, and (2.3) A bridge to participation.</p>\u0000 </section>\u0000 \u0000 <section>\u0000 \u0000 <h3> Conclusion</h3>\u0000 \u0000 <p>Paediatric occupational therapists value interoception as foundational to children's regulation and participation; however, knowledge and confidence remain variable, with many therapists describing an ongoing, practice-based learning process. Interoception is applied across the occupational therapy process and shaped by professional reasoning, experience, and contextual factors, yet limited occupation-focused tools and guidance constrain consistent implementation. These findings highlight the need for occupation-based assessments, structured resources, and targeted professional development to support evidence-informed practice.</p>\u0000 </section>\u0000 </div>","PeriodicalId":55418,"journal":{"name":"Australian Occupational Therapy Journal","volume":"73 2","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":1.8,"publicationDate":"2026-03-19","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC13001530/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"147488448","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":"Is global citizenship a priority in occupational therapy education? The perceptions of Australian occupational therapy educators","authors":"Shinead Borkovic,&nbsp;Tracy Fortune,&nbsp;Betty Leask","doi":"10.1111/1440-1630.70083","DOIUrl":"10.1111/1440-1630.70083","url":null,"abstract":"<div>\u0000 \u0000 \u0000 <section>\u0000 \u0000 <h3> Introduction</h3>\u0000 \u0000 <p>In an increasingly interconnected world, there is a pressing need for occupational therapy students to graduate as culturally responsive and socially responsible global citizens. However, little is known about the extent in which global citizenship is understood by occupational therapy educators and if it is embedded in Australian occupational therapy education.</p>\u0000 </section>\u0000 \u0000 <section>\u0000 \u0000 <h3> Methods</h3>\u0000 \u0000 <p>An interpretive, phenomenographic approach was adopted, to identify the qualitatively different ways that occupational therapy educators understand global citizenship in occupational therapy education and its perceived importance in preparing graduates for professional practice. Twenty Australian educators were interviewed. Analysis of interview transcriptions generated four distinct ‘categories of description’ grounded in participants' awareness and experience of global citizenship and its relationship to internationalisation of the curriculum in occupational therapy education.</p>\u0000 </section>\u0000 \u0000 <section>\u0000 \u0000 <h3> Consumer and Community Involvement</h3>\u0000 \u0000 <p>No consumer/community were involved in this research.</p>\u0000 </section>\u0000 \u0000 <section>\u0000 \u0000 <h3> Findings</h3>\u0000 \u0000 <p>The four categories revealed global citizenship and internationalisation of the curriculum was perceived by participants as either <i>institutionally imposed and irrelevant</i>, <i>locally mandated and important</i>, <i>values driven and desirable</i>, or <i>professionally essential and aspirational</i>. While some participants described it as lacking relevance to occupational therapy education, others felt that it was essential to preparing students for professional practice and therefore should be in curriculum.</p>\u0000 </section>\u0000 \u0000 <section>\u0000 \u0000 <h3> Conclusion</h3>\u0000 \u0000 <p>Global citizenship in occupational therapy education was understood in various ways. Becoming a global citizen was considered by most participants as necessary for developing a strong professional identity. Further research related to student perceptions of global citizenship and how this contributes to the development of professional identity is called for.</p>\u0000 </section>\u0000 </div>","PeriodicalId":55418,"journal":{"name":"Australian Occupational Therapy Journal","volume":"73 2","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":1.8,"publicationDate":"2026-03-17","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC12996441/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"147476620","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":"Community development practice in occupational therapy: A scoping review","authors":"Tetsuya Anzai,&nbsp;Atsushi Kawabata,&nbsp;Norikazu Kobayashi,&nbsp;Peter Bontje","doi":"10.1111/1440-1630.70081","DOIUrl":"10.1111/1440-1630.70081","url":null,"abstract":"<div>\u0000 \u0000 \u0000 <section>\u0000 \u0000 <h3> Introduction</h3>\u0000 \u0000 <p>Community development is a vital area of practice in occupational therapy, aligned with a recent shift in focus from individual-level interventions to community and societal issues. Despite its growing significance, knowledge and understanding of community development in occupational therapy remain fragmented. This study aimed to provide a comprehensive map of how community development is researched, discussed, and conceptualised within the field of occupational therapy.</p>\u0000 </section>\u0000 \u0000 <section>\u0000 \u0000 <h3> Methods</h3>\u0000 \u0000 <p>A scoping review was conducted using 10 databases to identify relevant literature published up to September 2025. The search strategy combined the terms ‘occupational therapy’ with either ‘community development’ or ‘community-centred practice’. Descriptive statistics and content analysis were used to examine the characteristics of the literature and to identify trends in the understanding of community development in the field of occupational therapy.</p>\u0000 </section>\u0000 \u0000 <section>\u0000 \u0000 <h3> Consumer and Community Involvement</h3>\u0000 \u0000 <p>This study did not include consumer or community involvement.</p>\u0000 </section>\u0000 \u0000 <section>\u0000 \u0000 <h3> Results</h3>\u0000 \u0000 <p>A total of 38 articles published between 1996 and 2025 were included, with most originating in Canada, Australia, and South Africa. Of these, 18 were empirical studies, and most employed qualitative methodologies. Findings related to community development in occupational therapy were divided into two main themes: ‘What is known about community development?’ and ‘How community development is described in relation to occupational therapy.’</p>\u0000 </section>\u0000 \u0000 <section>\u0000 \u0000 <h3> Conclusion</h3>\u0000 \u0000 <p>The results revealed limited contextual and methodological diversity in community development research on occupational therapy. We also identified key barriers and enablers in community development practice, offering insights to support practitioners and researchers in advancing this emerging area of occupational therapy. Future studies are required to explore community development practices in diverse geographical and cultural contexts, develop theoretical frameworks to guide occupational therapists, and apply the concept of collective occupation. Strengthening educational systems and institutional support is necessary for practitioners and students to promote and improve their engagement with community development in occupational therapy.</p>\u0000 </section>\u0000 </div>","PeriodicalId":55418,"journal":{"name":"Australian Occupational Therapy Journal","volume":"73 2","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":1.8,"publicationDate":"2026-03-15","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC12989640/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"147464074","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":"Real-time experience: A systematic review of ecological momentary assessments of everyday functioning in major depressive disorder","authors":"Shani Volovic-Shushan,&nbsp;Naomi Josman,&nbsp;Uri Nitzan,&nbsp;Adi Stern","doi":"10.1111/1440-1630.70080","DOIUrl":"10.1111/1440-1630.70080","url":null,"abstract":"<div>\u0000 \u0000 \u0000 <section>\u0000 \u0000 <h3> Introduction</h3>\u0000 \u0000 <p>Major depressive disorder (MDD) is a prevalent, episodic and recurrent condition that adversely affects function across everyday life. Recent studies highlight the importance of everyday function in MDD treatment. Given the dynamic nature of everyday functioning, using comprehensive and real-time data collection, such as ecological momentary assessments (EMA), is necessary. Although mood disorder research widely uses EMA, its clinical use to assess everyday function is limited. Therefore, this article aimed to provide an in-depth review of everyday function domains assessed by EMA in MDD.</p>\u0000 </section>\u0000 \u0000 <section>\u0000 \u0000 <h3> Methods</h3>\u0000 \u0000 <p>A systematic review was conducted in accordance with PRISMA guidelines. We searched PubMed, Cochrane, CINAHL, PsycINFO, Social Work Abstracts, Web of Science and Scopus using search terms related to MDD and EMA, from database inception through October 2025. Analysis focused on identifying functional domains, mapping EMA clinical applications, sampling methods and psychometric properties.</p>\u0000 </section>\u0000 \u0000 <section>\u0000 \u0000 <h3> Consumer and community involvement</h3>\u0000 \u0000 <p>No consumer and community involvement was included in this study.</p>\u0000 </section>\u0000 \u0000 <section>\u0000 \u0000 <h3> Results</h3>\u0000 \u0000 <p>Of 46,271 records, 39 met the inclusion criteria. Seven domains were identified: rest and sleep, social participation, daily activities, physical activity, media use, leisure and health management. Beyond monitoring activity patterns, our mapping revealed EMA's unique value in capturing behaviour–emotion interactions and contextual influences. This within-person focus uncovers real-time dynamic mechanisms rather than static deficits. Methods were diverse but demonstrated high compliance, confirming EMA's feasibility.</p>\u0000 </section>\u0000 \u0000 <section>\u0000 \u0000 <h3> Conclusion</h3>\u0000 \u0000 <p>EMA offers a unique pathway to bridge the gap between clinical research and functional recovery. By providing high-resolution data on real-time everyday functioning, EMA enables the design of precision psychiatry interventions tailored to individual occupational patterns. Implementing these ecological assessments can facilitate a transition from generalized care to human-centred, responsive treatments that directly address daily life barriers.</p>\u0000 </section>\u0000 </div>","PeriodicalId":55418,"journal":{"name":"Australian Occupational Therapy Journal","volume":"73 2","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":1.8,"publicationDate":"2026-03-04","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC12958099/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"147349791","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":"Understanding health services and puberty for autistic adolescents and those with disability: A scoping review to inform occupational therapy practice","authors":"Sarah Hausler,&nbsp;Kate Sargeant,&nbsp;Emma George","doi":"10.1111/1440-1630.70079","DOIUrl":"10.1111/1440-1630.70079","url":null,"abstract":"&lt;div&gt;\u0000 \u0000 \u0000 &lt;section&gt;\u0000 \u0000 &lt;h3&gt; Introduction&lt;/h3&gt;\u0000 \u0000 &lt;p&gt;Puberty is a transitional period presenting challenges for autistic adolescents, adolescents with disabilities and their families. There are opportunities for occupational therapy to provide support to this cohort as adolescents navigate the complexity of puberty transition. However, there is a lack of published evidence and knowledge translation to guide practice. It is important to scope the literature to gain understanding of the pubertal experiences of autistic adolescents, adolescents with a disability, their families and services accessed for support. The aim of this scoping review was to determine the current role and practice of health professionals supporting autistic adolescents and/or adolescents with disability and their families through puberty, to inform occupational therapy practice.&lt;/p&gt;\u0000 &lt;/section&gt;\u0000 \u0000 &lt;section&gt;\u0000 \u0000 &lt;h3&gt; Methods&lt;/h3&gt;\u0000 \u0000 &lt;p&gt;A scoping review was conducted following JBI protocols. Four databases were searched systematically. Key search terms included health professions, terminology for the stages and process of puberty, and neurodevelopmental disorders and disabilities. Eligible articles included literature published within the last 20 years, focused on the experience or recollection of people with disabilities undergoing puberty and experience of parents, caregivers or health professionals who support them.&lt;/p&gt;\u0000 &lt;/section&gt;\u0000 \u0000 &lt;section&gt;\u0000 \u0000 &lt;h3&gt; Consumer and Community Involvement&lt;/h3&gt;\u0000 \u0000 &lt;p&gt;There was no direct consumer or community involvement within this scoping review.&lt;/p&gt;\u0000 &lt;/section&gt;\u0000 \u0000 &lt;section&gt;\u0000 \u0000 &lt;h3&gt; Findings&lt;/h3&gt;\u0000 \u0000 &lt;p&gt;After screening 795 articles, 90 full texts were reviewed, and 17 were retained. Studies included a range of health professions, with two studies focused solely on occupational therapy. Themes identified included (1) challenges experienced by adolescents; (2) parental concerns and caregiver burden; (3) the importance of education for clients, caregivers and families; and (4) perspectives and practice of health professionals.&lt;/p&gt;\u0000 &lt;/section&gt;\u0000 \u0000 &lt;section&gt;\u0000 \u0000 &lt;h3&gt; Conclusion&lt;/h3&gt;\u0000 \u0000 &lt;p&gt;Autistic adolescents and people with disability experience additional challenges during puberty and require additional support needs. There is a lack of literature focusing specifically on the role of occupational therapy in this field. Evidence from health services can more broadly inform and guide future direction for occupational therapy practice. There is a need for puberty-focused training for allied health profes","PeriodicalId":55418,"journal":{"name":"Australian Occupational Therapy Journal","volume":"73 2","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":1.8,"publicationDate":"2026-03-04","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC12958095/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"147349823","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":"Exploring the use of robotics in occupational therapy within hospital settings: A scoping review","authors":"Clara Leong,&nbsp;Ryoka Elton,&nbsp;Shelby Geers,&nbsp;Yanika O'Brien,&nbsp;Megen Reid,&nbsp;Kristie J. Harper","doi":"10.1111/1440-1630.70075","DOIUrl":"10.1111/1440-1630.70075","url":null,"abstract":"&lt;div&gt;\u0000 \u0000 \u0000 &lt;section&gt;\u0000 \u0000 &lt;h3&gt; Introduction&lt;/h3&gt;\u0000 \u0000 &lt;p&gt;Robot-assisted therapy (RT) is an emerging intervention, offering potential to enhance the effectiveness of conventional occupational therapy through task-specific, repetitive, and intensive training. Although RT has shown promise in improving functional outcomes, its integration into practice within hospital settings remains underexplored. This scoping review aimed to identify the types of RT used in occupational therapy care within hospital settings, understand how it is applied across different populations and treatment parameters, and review the range of outcomes reported.&lt;/p&gt;\u0000 &lt;/section&gt;\u0000 \u0000 &lt;section&gt;\u0000 \u0000 &lt;h3&gt; Methods&lt;/h3&gt;\u0000 \u0000 &lt;p&gt;A scoping review was conducted following the Joanna Briggs Institute (JBI) methodology with four databases searched (MEDLINE, CINAHL, Embase, and ProQuest). Studies published within the last 5 years that used RT in occupational therapy in adult hospital settings were included. Risk of bias assessment of included studies was conducted using the JBI Critical Appraisal tools. Data were extracted on RT type, participant demographics, intervention characteristics, and reported outcomes with descriptive synthesis of findings.&lt;/p&gt;\u0000 &lt;/section&gt;\u0000 \u0000 &lt;section&gt;\u0000 \u0000 &lt;h3&gt; Results&lt;/h3&gt;\u0000 \u0000 &lt;p&gt;Twenty-two studies met the inclusion criteria. Three main types of robotic technology were identified (end-effector, exoskeleton, and sensor-based), with interventions utilising 18 different types of robotic devices along with conventional occupational therapy. End-effector robots were most frequently used, with RT dedicated primarily to post-stroke rehabilitation. RT treatment intensity ranged from 2 to 40 sessions, over 2 to 6 weeks. Statistically significant improvements in upper limb function (e.g. FMA-UE scores) were reported in RT intervention groups in 17 studies, with improvements in functional independence (e.g. MBI scores) reported. Only two studies examined long-term upper limb outcomes and cost-effectiveness.&lt;/p&gt;\u0000 &lt;/section&gt;\u0000 \u0000 &lt;section&gt;\u0000 \u0000 &lt;h3&gt; Conclusion&lt;/h3&gt;\u0000 \u0000 &lt;p&gt;RT shows promise in supporting occupational therapy care in hospital settings, particularly for stroke and neurological rehabilitation. There are gaps in knowledge regarding optimal treatment protocols for RT and its application to other conditions, long-term rehabilitation outcomes, and cost-effectiveness. Future research should explore cost-effectiveness, best treatment protocol, and sustainability of rehabilitation outcomes to guide optimal use of RT within hospital settings.&lt;/p&gt;\u0000 &lt;/section&gt;\u0000 \u0000 &lt;section&gt;\u0000 \u0000 &lt;h3&gt; Consumer and Community Involvement&lt;/h3&gt;\u0000 \u0000 &lt;p&gt;There was no con","PeriodicalId":55418,"journal":{"name":"Australian Occupational Therapy Journal","volume":"73 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":1.8,"publicationDate":"2026-02-17","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"146214928","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}