Published in OTJR : occupation, participation and health
Neuro-occupation was introduced as a concept to recognize the connection between the nervous system and occupations. Since it was created, the term has been minimally used in the literature and has been referred to as a concept, paradigm, a developing theoretical concept, and a clinical model/theory/framework. We performed a scoping review to deter...
Published in OTJR : occupation, participation and health
This research paper focuses on the impact of strokes on young adults and their lives. Strokes are usually associated with older individuals, but the number of young adults with stroke is increasing. This study used a theory of human development to define young adulthood as ages 18 to 40. The aim was to understand how strokes affect various aspects ...
Published in OTJR : occupation, participation and health
Black Working Mothers Manage Racial StressorsBlack married working mothers encounter chronic forms of racism on the job and in society. However, research on how these experiences impact their work performance, family lives, and overall wellbeing remains limited. This qualitative study reviewed the interview narratives of 91 Detroit-area Black women...
Published in OTJR : occupation, participation and health
Adults with multiple chronic conditions (MCCs) often face difficulties with medication management, affecting their experiences of well-being and illness. The objective of this study was to identify and describe the occupational experiences of medication management and their impact on well-being and illness in adults living with MCCs. We used docume...
Published in OTJR : occupation, participation and health
Assessing older adults’ use of vision using the Performance Quality Rating Scale.Visual impairment has different impacts on the everyday activities of older adults. Assessing the specific impact would help therapists to provide rehabilitation targeting their daily challenges. The objectives of this study were (1) to develop an assessment of how old...
Published in OTJR : occupation, participation and health
Leisure Engagement Among People Living With Acquired Brain Injury: A Scoping ReviewThe article provides a summary of the available literature surrounding engagement in leisure occupations among people with acquired brain injury.
Published in OTJR : occupation, participation and health
Chronic disease prevention, health, and wellness have become primary practice areas for occupational therapy. Occupational therapists (OTs) in pain rehabilitation are established as essential members of comprehensive and multidisciplinary pain management teams, focusing on increasing occupational performance through participation. This study's purp...
Published in OTJR : occupation, participation and health
The Occupational Self-Assessment version 2.2 (OSA) is a self-assessment of the client's occupational competence and values. To describe the process of cross-cultural adaptation of OSA into Brazilian Portuguese (OSA-Brazil) and examine its reliability and validity for use with the Brazilian population. Assessment translation was guided by two intern...
Published in OTJR : occupation, participation and health
Persons with Spinal Cord Injury/Disease (SCI/D) experience secondary health conditions to a higher degree than the general population which impacts their function, quality of life, and lifespan. The factors that limit or support participation in self-management behaviors and programs were explored and we asked people with SCI/D what they would want...
Published in OTJR : occupation, participation and health
Poststroke anxiety and depressive symptoms (P-SADS) affect one in three people and are associated with decreased participation in activities of daily living. This study sought to characterize occupational therapy (OT) P-SADS care practices and identify factors influencing P-SADS care provision in one U.S. inpatient rehabilitation (IRF) facility. An...
