Pub Date : 2024-09-22DOI: 10.1080/07380577.2024.2403113
Kathlyn L Reed
Ruth Brunyate Wiemer, MA, OTR was instrumental in implementing the changes mandated by the adoption of the 1965 Bylaws which effectively separated the national occupational therapy association into a business league (American Occupational Therapy Association) and a charitable research focused organization (American Occupational Therapy Foundation). Wiemer may not be as well- known as her friend and colleague Wilma L. West, yet they shared similar attributes; West is known as the "thinker", Wiemer was the "doer". The paper's focus is on Wiemer's life, work, and her important contributions to the profession of occupational therapy.
露丝-布鲁尼亚特-维默(Ruth Brunyate Wiemer),医学硕士,职业治疗师,在实施 1965 年通过的章程所规定的变革中发挥了重要作用,该章程有效地将全国职业治疗协会分离为一个商业联盟(美国职业治疗协会)和一个以慈善研究为重点的组织(美国职业治疗基金会)。维默可能不像她的朋友和同事威尔玛-L-韦斯特(Wilma L. West)那么出名,但她们有着相似的特质;韦斯特被称为 "思想家",而维默则是 "实干家"。本文的重点是介绍威玛的生平、工作以及她对职业治疗专业的重要贡献。
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Pub Date : 2024-09-20DOI: 10.1080/07380577.2024.2400526
Christina N Marsack-Topolewski, Kathryn Wright, Rosanne DiZazzo-Miller, Preethy S Samuel
Study objectives were to compare differences in quality of life (QOL) and family quality of life (FQOL) between compound and noncompound caregivers and describe how career-related dimensions influence the global FQOL. Examination of survey data from 77 compound and 113 noncompound caregivers indicated that compound caregivers had lower QOL, global FQOL, and worse career outcomes than noncompound caregivers. Global FQOL was associated with greater career satisfaction, higher income, and noncompound caregiver type. For compound caregivers, global FQOL was associated with more career opportunities and positive perceptions of career stability. These findings have implications for supporting career pursuits of family caregivers.
{"title":"Careers and Quality of Life: Comparing Perceptions of Compound and Noncompound Caregivers.","authors":"Christina N Marsack-Topolewski, Kathryn Wright, Rosanne DiZazzo-Miller, Preethy S Samuel","doi":"10.1080/07380577.2024.2400526","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1080/07380577.2024.2400526","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Study objectives were to compare differences in quality of life (QOL) and family quality of life (FQOL) between compound and noncompound caregivers and describe how career-related dimensions influence the global FQOL. Examination of survey data from 77 compound and 113 noncompound caregivers indicated that compound caregivers had lower QOL, global FQOL, and worse career outcomes than noncompound caregivers. Global FQOL was associated with greater career satisfaction, higher income, and noncompound caregiver type. For compound caregivers, global FQOL was associated with more career opportunities and positive perceptions of career stability. These findings have implications for supporting career pursuits of family caregivers.</p>","PeriodicalId":46157,"journal":{"name":"OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY IN HEALTH CARE","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":0.9,"publicationDate":"2024-09-20","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142298261","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}
Feeding disorders represent a common problem that affects children's health and family routines and since information about non-pharmacological interventions is limited, a scoping review was conducted to identify and describe non-pharmacological interventions for pediatric feeding disorders. This review identified 74 studies. Behavioral strategies were the most common type of intervention. Most studies combined two or more different types of interventions, used an interdisciplinary approach was frequently observed and the profession with the highest frequency of occurrence is occupational therapy. Future research could focus on investigating a greater number of studies with higher levels of evidence and analyzing intervention effectiveness.
{"title":"Non-Pharmacological Interventions for Feeding Disorders in Pediatrics: A Scoping Review.","authors":"Rosario Franchinotti, Milagros Moler, Ezequiel Paulenas, Julia Pérez Saura, Mauro Federico Andreu","doi":"10.1080/07380577.2024.2401732","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1080/07380577.2024.2401732","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Feeding disorders represent a common problem that affects children's health and family routines and since information about non-pharmacological interventions is limited, a scoping review was conducted to identify and describe non-pharmacological interventions for pediatric feeding disorders. This review identified 74 studies. Behavioral strategies were the most common type of intervention. Most studies combined two or more different types of interventions, used an interdisciplinary approach was frequently observed and the profession with the highest frequency of occurrence is occupational therapy. Future research could focus on investigating a greater number of studies with higher levels of evidence and analyzing intervention effectiveness.</p>","PeriodicalId":46157,"journal":{"name":"OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY IN HEALTH CARE","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":0.9,"publicationDate":"2024-09-19","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142298263","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}
Pub Date : 2024-09-14DOI: 10.1080/07380577.2024.2403784
Naomi Hazlett, Lloyd Smith, Erica Murray, Andrea Duncan
Tabletop roleplaying games (TRPGs) are an increasingly popular occupation but are still relatively unknown to occupational therapists. This study sought to understand the overall experience, benefits, and consequences of playing TRPGs and the relationship to other occupations. A qualitative research design with a thematic analysis was employed using semi-structured interviews with fifteen participants who had played TRPGs. Participants ranged in age from 20 to 52 years old and six identified as female, eight as male and one as nonbinary. The researchers gleaned four themes which include: (1) Social Connection and Collaboration; (2) Occupational Participation; (3) Creativity; and (4) Societal Perceptions. This research highlights aspects of the game that people enjoy, and skills developed during gameplay translate outside of the game. It suggests possible therapeutic uses of TRPGs that should be validated with future research.
{"title":"Exploring Tabletop Role-Playing Games as Meaningful Occupations: A Qualitative Exploratory Study.","authors":"Naomi Hazlett, Lloyd Smith, Erica Murray, Andrea Duncan","doi":"10.1080/07380577.2024.2403784","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1080/07380577.2024.2403784","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Tabletop roleplaying games (TRPGs) are an increasingly popular occupation but are still relatively unknown to occupational therapists. This study sought to understand the overall experience, benefits, and consequences of playing TRPGs and the relationship to other occupations. A qualitative research design with a thematic analysis was employed using semi-structured interviews with fifteen participants who had played TRPGs. Participants ranged in age from 20 to 52 years old and six identified as female, eight as male and one as nonbinary. The researchers gleaned four themes which include: (1) Social Connection and Collaboration; (2) Occupational Participation; (3) Creativity; and (4) Societal Perceptions. This research highlights aspects of the game that people enjoy, and skills developed during gameplay translate outside of the game. It suggests possible therapeutic uses of TRPGs that should be validated with future research.</p>","PeriodicalId":46157,"journal":{"name":"OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY IN HEALTH CARE","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":0.9,"publicationDate":"2024-09-14","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142298262","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}
Pub Date : 2024-09-03DOI: 10.1080/07380577.2024.2397667
Stephanie Lancaster, Lauren Woods, Anne Zachry
This study investigated the impact of a workshop in reducing unconscious bias in admissions committee members of an occupational therapy program to determine if workshop participation increased the number of underrepresented students in the program. A convenience sample of 50 committee members was used. A Wilcoxon matched pairs signed rank test indicated a significant increase in the post-test survey question scores. A chi-square test of independence revealed a significant increase in the number of students in the program from underrepresented groups. These results suggest that an online workshop can reduce perceived bias and increase diversity in an occupational therapy program.
{"title":"Addressing Bias in the Occupational Therapy Admissions Process.","authors":"Stephanie Lancaster, Lauren Woods, Anne Zachry","doi":"10.1080/07380577.2024.2397667","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1080/07380577.2024.2397667","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>This study investigated the impact of a workshop in reducing unconscious bias in admissions committee members of an occupational therapy program to determine if workshop participation increased the number of underrepresented students in the program. A convenience sample of 50 committee members was used. A Wilcoxon matched pairs signed rank test indicated a significant increase in the post-test survey question scores. A chi-square test of independence revealed a significant increase in the number of students in the program from underrepresented groups. These results suggest that an online workshop can reduce perceived bias and increase diversity in an occupational therapy program.</p>","PeriodicalId":46157,"journal":{"name":"OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY IN HEALTH CARE","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":0.9,"publicationDate":"2024-09-03","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142120854","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}
Pub Date : 2024-08-23DOI: 10.1080/07380577.2024.2394947
Isabelle Beaudry-Bellefeuille, Eduardo Ramos-Polo
This article presents a case report of a three and half year-old boy with functional constipation and sensory hyperreactivity. The Integrated Sensory Toileting® approach was used to guide clinical reasoning and identify the sensory underlying factors that were impacting the child's ability to acquire age-appropriate toileting habits and gastrointestinal health. The six months of treatment in occupational therapy and gastroenterology, as well as six months of follow-up are described. Improvements in sensory reactivity are documented using the Sensory Processing Measure-2 and the Toileting Habit Profile Questionnaire-Revised and corroborate with improvements in the child's ability to participate in toileting routines and improved gastrointestinal health.
{"title":"Improving Participation in Toileting Routines in a Child with Functional Constipation: A Case Study Using the Integrated Sensory Toileting® Approach.","authors":"Isabelle Beaudry-Bellefeuille, Eduardo Ramos-Polo","doi":"10.1080/07380577.2024.2394947","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1080/07380577.2024.2394947","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>This article presents a case report of a three and half year-old boy with functional constipation and sensory hyperreactivity. The Integrated Sensory Toileting® approach was used to guide clinical reasoning and identify the sensory underlying factors that were impacting the child's ability to acquire age-appropriate toileting habits and gastrointestinal health. The six months of treatment in occupational therapy and gastroenterology, as well as six months of follow-up are described. Improvements in sensory reactivity are documented using the Sensory Processing Measure-2 and the Toileting Habit Profile Questionnaire-Revised and corroborate with improvements in the child's ability to participate in toileting routines and improved gastrointestinal health.</p>","PeriodicalId":46157,"journal":{"name":"OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY IN HEALTH CARE","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":0.9,"publicationDate":"2024-08-23","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142037335","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}
Pub Date : 2024-08-22DOI: 10.1080/07380577.2024.2392263
Sina Gholipour, Nazila Akbarfahimi, Leeba Rezaie, Samaneh Hosseinzadeh, Alexandra J Bratty
Since self-efficacy or belief in one's personal capabilities is an important predictor of rehabilitation outcomes, this study aimed to investigate the effect of motivational interviewing (MI) on the self-efficacy of stroke patients. Stroke patients (n = 34) participated in a single-blinded randomized control trial study. Both the intervention (n = 17) and control (n = 17) groups received the usual occupational therapy treatment with the intervention group also receiving a weekly session of MI for four weeks. Using a pretest and posttest design, the posttest was measured eight weeks after the last session of MI. General self-efficacy score, quality of life scores, and upper limb recovery scores did not significantly improve with time in either group. However, functional independence scores, and lower limb recovery scores (p = 0.001, and p = 0.003, respectively) were significantly improved in the intervention group compared to the control group. While MI did not effectively enhance self--efficacy in stroke patients, occupational therapists could potentially enhance rehabilitation outcomes by incorporating MI in patient recovery.
由于自我效能感或对个人能力的信念是预测康复效果的重要指标,本研究旨在探讨动机访谈(MI)对脑卒中患者自我效能感的影响。脑卒中患者(34 人)参加了一项单盲随机对照试验研究。干预组(17 人)和对照组(17 人)都接受了常规的职业疗法治疗,干预组还接受了为期四周的每周一次的激励访谈。采用前测和后测设计,后测是在最后一次多元智能治疗八周后进行的。两组患者的一般自我效能得分、生活质量得分和上肢恢复得分均未随时间推移而显著提高。然而,与对照组相比,干预组的功能独立性评分和下肢恢复评分(分别为 p = 0.001 和 p = 0.003)有了明显改善。虽然多元智能并不能有效提高中风患者的自我效能感,但职业治疗师可以通过将多元智能融入患者康复中来提高康复效果。
{"title":"Effectiveness of Motivational Interviewing for Improving Self-Efficacy in Stroke Patients: An Occupational Therapy Randomized Control Trial Study.","authors":"Sina Gholipour, Nazila Akbarfahimi, Leeba Rezaie, Samaneh Hosseinzadeh, Alexandra J Bratty","doi":"10.1080/07380577.2024.2392263","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1080/07380577.2024.2392263","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Since self-efficacy or belief in one's personal capabilities is an important predictor of rehabilitation outcomes, this study aimed to investigate the effect of motivational interviewing (MI) on the self-efficacy of stroke patients. Stroke patients (<i>n</i> = 34) participated in a single-blinded randomized control trial study. Both the intervention (<i>n</i> = 17) and control (<i>n</i> = 17) groups received the usual occupational therapy treatment with the intervention group also receiving a weekly session of MI for four weeks. Using a pretest and posttest design, the posttest was measured eight weeks after the last session of MI. General self-efficacy score, quality of life scores, and upper limb recovery scores did not significantly improve with time in either group. However, functional independence scores, and lower limb recovery scores (<i>p</i> = 0.001, and <i>p</i> = 0.003, respectively) were significantly improved in the intervention group compared to the control group. While MI did not effectively enhance self--efficacy in stroke patients, occupational therapists could potentially enhance rehabilitation outcomes by incorporating MI in patient recovery.</p>","PeriodicalId":46157,"journal":{"name":"OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY IN HEALTH CARE","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":0.9,"publicationDate":"2024-08-22","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142019099","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}
This study aims to examine the psychometric properties of questionnaires related to cerebral visual impairment (CVI) in school-age children with cerebral palsy (CP). Additionally, it proposes an application process based on motor functionality for occupational therapists. A total of 288 children with CP were recruited for the study and administered the CVI Motor Questionnaire (CVI-MQ). The children's daily visual performance was assessed using the CVI Inventory and the Functional Vision Questionnaire (FVQ) considering the children's ambulatory status. The FVQ and the two factors extracted from the CVI Inventory significantly predicted visual functioning. Specific questionnaires related to CVI, applied with gross motor function in mind, can be valuable tools for occupational therapists to assess daily visual performance.
{"title":"Motor-Based Application Process for Cerebral Visual Impairment-Related Questionnaires for School-Age Children with Cerebral Palsy.","authors":"Eray Kılıç, Ayşe Turan, Zühal Özen Tunay, Mariam Kavakci, Esra Akı","doi":"10.1080/07380577.2024.2389387","DOIUrl":"10.1080/07380577.2024.2389387","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>This study aims to examine the psychometric properties of questionnaires related to cerebral visual impairment (CVI) in school-age children with cerebral palsy (CP). Additionally, it proposes an application process based on motor functionality for occupational therapists. A total of 288 children with CP were recruited for the study and administered the CVI Motor Questionnaire (CVI-MQ). The children's daily visual performance was assessed using the CVI Inventory and the Functional Vision Questionnaire (FVQ) considering the children's ambulatory status. The FVQ and the two factors extracted from the CVI Inventory significantly predicted visual functioning. Specific questionnaires related to CVI, applied with gross motor function in mind, can be valuable tools for occupational therapists to assess daily visual performance.</p>","PeriodicalId":46157,"journal":{"name":"OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY IN HEALTH CARE","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":0.9,"publicationDate":"2024-08-07","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141903199","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}
Pub Date : 2024-07-12DOI: 10.1080/07380577.2024.2375539
Lindsay A Spell, Madelyn G Yoo, Timira N Minor, Julia B Huecker, Kelly M Harris
Occupational therapists address physical environments, which can improve outcomes for youth with asthma, a prevalent chronic childhood illness. This study examines pediatric occupational therapists' perceptions of their role supporting youth with asthma, perceived usability of an occupational therapy asthma home assessment, and the impact of asthma on participation. A cross-sectional exploratory survey of 171 participants found that despite lack of tools for asthma trigger reduction assessment and intervention, therapists believe it is within their scope of practice and that they would benefit from an occupational therapy-based asthma tool. Occupational therapists should be members of multidisciplinary asthma teams, and assess and address environmental triggers.
{"title":"The Role of Occupational Therapy in Supporting Youth with Asthma: Therapist Perspectives.","authors":"Lindsay A Spell, Madelyn G Yoo, Timira N Minor, Julia B Huecker, Kelly M Harris","doi":"10.1080/07380577.2024.2375539","DOIUrl":"10.1080/07380577.2024.2375539","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Occupational therapists address physical environments, which can improve outcomes for youth with asthma, a prevalent chronic childhood illness. This study examines pediatric occupational therapists' perceptions of their role supporting youth with asthma, perceived usability of an occupational therapy asthma home assessment, and the impact of asthma on participation. A cross-sectional exploratory survey of 171 participants found that despite lack of tools for asthma trigger reduction assessment and intervention, therapists believe it is within their scope of practice and that they would benefit from an occupational therapy-based asthma tool. Occupational therapists should be members of multidisciplinary asthma teams, and assess and address environmental triggers.</p>","PeriodicalId":46157,"journal":{"name":"OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY IN HEALTH CARE","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":0.9,"publicationDate":"2024-07-12","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141601887","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}
Pub Date : 2024-07-08DOI: 10.1080/07380577.2024.2375533
Dinnee Kong, Muhammad Hibatullah Romli, Navin Kumar Devaraj, Hakimah Sallehuddin, Maw Pin Tan
Dementia affects the individual's functional ability including sexual activity. Limited understanding is available to support sexual health practices. This meta-synthesis review aimed to identify the gaps in the study of sexuality in dementia using the Model of Human Occupation (MOHO). Electronic searches utilizing six databases for existing articles involving persons living with dementia, care partners, and healthcare workers. The result showed that available studies primarily explored sexuality from the viewpoint of spouses of persons living with dementia. The volition domain of MOHO was the most explored provides a deeper understanding of volition on intrinsic perspective on sexuality in people with dementia. The environment domain was the least explored, highlighting healthcare professionals' need for social support and training. The topic of sexuality remains sensitive, limiting the availability of evidence-based interventions in this area.
{"title":"A Meta-Synthesis on Sexuality in Persons with Dementia Mapped Using the Model of Human Occupation.","authors":"Dinnee Kong, Muhammad Hibatullah Romli, Navin Kumar Devaraj, Hakimah Sallehuddin, Maw Pin Tan","doi":"10.1080/07380577.2024.2375533","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1080/07380577.2024.2375533","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Dementia affects the individual's functional ability including sexual activity. Limited understanding is available to support sexual health practices. This meta-synthesis review aimed to identify the gaps in the study of sexuality in dementia using the Model of Human Occupation (MOHO). Electronic searches utilizing six databases for existing articles involving persons living with dementia, care partners, and healthcare workers. The result showed that available studies primarily explored sexuality from the viewpoint of spouses of persons living with dementia. The volition domain of MOHO was the most explored provides a deeper understanding of volition on intrinsic perspective on sexuality in people with dementia. The environment domain was the least explored, highlighting healthcare professionals' need for social support and training. The topic of sexuality remains sensitive, limiting the availability of evidence-based interventions in this area.</p>","PeriodicalId":46157,"journal":{"name":"OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY IN HEALTH CARE","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":0.9,"publicationDate":"2024-07-08","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141555683","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}