Benefits of Occupational Therapy Activity-Based Groups in a Singapore Acute Psychiatric Ward: Participants’ Perspectives

Ngooi, Bi Xia; Wong, Su Ren; Chen, Janice Dehui; Koh, Vanessa Shi Yin; Ng, Abigail Rui Wen; Sahrol, Syazwani Binte; Lai, Jolyn Kai Wen; Lim, Jason; Fong, Noelle Cheok Em; Tan, Wan Ru

doi:10.1080/0164212x.2021.1874591

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“…By providing people an opportunity to engage in group-based activities, the OTP promotes active participation and a sense of connectedness. 33,34 OTPs can help individuals practice skills essential for social participation when in groups. Individuals can also learn to share about their coping strategies from one another.…”

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A Qualitative Exploration on the Role of Occupational Therapy in Mental Health and Psychosocial Support for Students in the University Setting in the Philippines

2024

Acta Med Philipp

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Background. Occupational therapy (OT) can be part of mental health and psychosocial support (MHPSS) in the university setting. Numerous studies worldwide have highlighted the negative impact of COVID-19 on mental health due to isolation and restrictions. In the Philippines, these issues were exacerbated among students, whose abrupt shift to remote learning negatively affected their mental well-being. As universities reopened, there is an opportunity for OT to support students' mental health.Objectives. This study presents the findings of an online group discussion and an online forum that explored the role of OT in MHPSS in the Philippine university setting. Moreover, this study aimed to (1) describe the perceptions of Filipino OT practitioners (OTPs) on their role in the university setting, and (2) describe thoughts of Filipino OTPs on being part of MHPSS services.Method. Using a qualitative exploratory design, data was gathered through an online discussion and an online forum. Thirty-five Filipino OTPs with a background in mental health practice served as the participants. Data was analysed using constant comparison.Results. Analyses of data generated four themes: (1) awareness of the importance of MHPSS as student support, (2) mental health and occupation-focused support in the education setting, (3) role of OT in MHPSS, and (4) potential for interprofessional services. Conclusion.Need for OT in MHPSS is justified by rising issues in anxiety, depression, trauma, and stress that can be addressed using an occupation-focused approach. OTPs can provide non-specialized services like PFA, or specialized individual or group-based interventions. However, OTPs think that they need to know more about MHPSS to contribute across all levels of MHPSS.

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A Qualitative Exploration on the Role of Occupational Therapy in Mental Health and Psychosocial Support for Students in the University Setting in the Philippines

2024

Acta Med Philipp

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Service User Experiences of Occupational Therapy in Acute Mental Health Settings: A Qualitative Evidence Synthesis

Steede

Gough

2022

Occupational Therapy in Mental Health

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Occupation-based interventions to improve occupational performance and participation in the hospital setting: a systematic review

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Disability and Rehabilitation

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Benefits of Occupational Therapy Activity-Based Groups in a Singapore Acute Psychiatric Ward: Participants’ Perspectives

Cited by 3 publications

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A Qualitative Exploration on the Role of Occupational Therapy in Mental Health and Psychosocial Support for Students in the University Setting in the Philippines

A Qualitative Exploration on the Role of Occupational Therapy in Mental Health and Psychosocial Support for Students in the University Setting in the Philippines

Service User Experiences of Occupational Therapy in Acute Mental Health Settings: A Qualitative Evidence Synthesis

Occupation-based interventions to improve occupational performance and participation in the hospital setting: a systematic review

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