Fischer, E Green, D Lygnegård, F
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Scandinavian journal of occupational therapy
There is a lack of evidence-based knowledge in paediatric occupational therapy about the effectiveness of interventions using daily activities as a treatment modality in improving children's participation. This study aimed to evaluate the effectiveness of occupation-based and occupation-focused interventions in improving participation in everyday o...
Johanson, Suzanne Gregersen Oestergaard, Lisa Bejerholm, Ulrika Nygren, Carita van Tulder, Maurits Zingmark, Magnus
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Scandinavian journal of occupational therapy
Return-to-work (RTW) resources for persons with mental health disorders are limited and costs are typically shared by several stakeholders in society. Occupational therapists (OT) provide RTW interventions for this target group, however, increased knowledge of health, and employment effects, as well as costs are needed to better inform decision mak...
Black, Melissa H Hayden-Evans, Maya McGarry, Sarah Lindner, Helen Clarkson, Emma Vale, Lisa Picen, Tanya Kuzminski, Rebecca Falkmer, Torbjorn
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Scandinavian journal of occupational therapy
Road vehicle transportation is essential to support community access and participation for all children. However, little is known about the transport patterns of children with disabilities and medical conditions and their caregivers' experiences supporting them to be transported safely in road vehicles in Australia. To understand the transport need...
Dash, Meredith J Hamdani, Yani Laliberte Rudman, Debbie Teachman, Gail
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Scandinavian journal of occupational therapy
Many taken-for-granted expectations for parents in Western societies are situated in normative assumptions. Social constructions of 'good' parenting may be a poor fit for parents whose children's development varies from a so-called typical trajectory. Normative assumptions about parenting can have harmful effects for parents of autistic children. T...
Smith, Kirsten Sarah Kinsella, Elizabeth Anne Moodie, Sheila McCorquodale, Lisa Teachman, Gail
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Scandinavian journal of occupational therapy
A growing body of literature points to the potential of mindfulness to support therapeutic relationships, and the importance of the therapeutic relationship when working with children and youth, yet little attention has been paid to this topic in occupational therapy. The aim of this study was to inquire into occupational therapists' experiences of...
Uthede, Sara Nilsson, Ida Wagman, Petra Håkansson, Carita Farias, Lisette
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Scandinavian journal of occupational therapy
Parents of young children are a vulnerable group with an increased risk of stress-related health problems compared to adults without children. Low occupational balance has been identified as a risk factor for stress-related disorders. The study aimed to describe occupational balance in parents of pre-school children and to explore potential differe...
Perrins Gendron, Mush Marie Clare Van Niekerk, Lana Cloete, Lizahn
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Scandinavian journal of occupational therapy
Published play knowledge predominantly originates outside Africa. This review was undertaken to summarize sources on play originating from the continent of Africa. To locate and summarize sources on the use and value of play in human development and learning from the African continent. Following the PRISMA Extension - Scoping Reviews guidelines, th...
Vinge, Annette Forsberg Jørgensen Mondrup, Mette Egelund Nielsen, Kristina Tomra Wæhrens, Eva Ejlersen
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Scandinavian journal of occupational therapy
The demand for employment of standardized evaluations is increasing. In Denmark, approximately 25% of all occupational therapists (OTs) are trained to use the standardized occupational therapy instrument Assessment of Motor and Process Skills (AMPS). To investigate the use of AMPS within Danish occupational therapy practice and determine factors su...
Bolic Baric, Vedrana Skuthälla, Sofie Pettersson, Malin Gustafsson, Per A Kjellberg, Anette
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Scandinavian journal of occupational therapy
Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) are often accompanied by sleep problems influencing social, emotional and cognitive functioning in everyday activities. The aim of this study was to investigate whether the use of a weighted blanket has a positive impact on sleep and everyday activities in individual...
Granholm Valmari, Elin Ghazinour, Mehdi Nygren, Ulla Gilenstam, Kajsa
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Scandinavian journal of occupational therapy
The police officer occupation is a high-risk profession, with significantly more traumatic and stressful events than other occupations. Key factors for the health of police officers have been found to be related to intra-interpersonal, occupational, and organizational factors. However, the mechanisms underlying why is inconclusive. This protocol th...
