Occupational therapists as contributors to health promotion

Holmberg, Vigdis; Ringsberg, Karin C.

doi:10.3109/11038128.2013.877069

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“…The study was conducted between September 2021 and July 2022, and was grounded in an occupational therapy perspective, aiming to add to current knowledge of mothering practices in New Zealand. The occupational therapy perspective recognises the inter‐relationship between occupation and health, with one affecting the other (Holmberg & Ringsberg, 2014). The study contributes to occupation therapy knowledge by identifying the occupations a group of New Zealand mothers participate in and consider influential in their wellbeing.…”

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Mothering occupations: A review identifying mothering occupations

Odgers,

Thomas,

Tokolahi

2023

Aus Occup Therapy J

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IntroductionThis review aimed to retrieve and collate a list of culturally relevant mothering occupations in the New Zealand context with mothers positioned as experts of their experience. Mothering occupations influence wellbeing and this study aimed to better inform on the daily occupations mothers participate in that contribute to feelings of maternal confidence.MethodsTwo main sources were used to identify mothering occupations: A systematic search of mothering literature, and participant additions. The first step involved mothering literature being searched, collated and condensed. The second step involved presenting the compiled list of mothering occupations to a panel of mothers for review and to invite additions. Mothers were asked to consider the occupations they participate in that evoke feelings of confidence and mastery in their mothering. Fifteen mothers with infants 12 to 18 months old were recruited, eight contributed to the mothering occupations list.ResultsA list of 203 items was collated then condensed based on the inclusion criteria for the participant group, and was tracked in a table. The list was reduced to 36 items. Eight participants added to the mothering occupations list, bringing the total number of items to 47. Mothers indicated through their contributions to the list that some types of mothering occupations are more relevant to them when considering feelings of maternal confidence and mastery. The mothers of this study indicated that connecting with their infant, their culture and nature are of high value to them.ConclusionDeveloping a list of culturally relevant and relatable mothering occupations is a significant undertaking, highlighting the subjective experiences of mothers. Mothering occupations are vast and influenced by context. Mothers valuing some types of occupation more in relation to maternal confidence indicates a role for occupational therapy with this population to support with engagement and participation in occupations that promote wellbeing.

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Mothering occupations: A review identifying mothering occupations

Odgers,

Thomas,

Tokolahi

2023

Aus Occup Therapy J

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“…The design and analysis of activities therapeutic in occupational therapy can facilitate the creation of models of life satisfaction. It is necessary to study carefully the demands the activity requires of an individual, depending on their needs, competences and interests, in order to achieve the highest possible level of occupational adaptation in each particular case, thus promoting rewarding aging ( Kielhofner, 2007 ; Shearer and Guthrie, 2013 ; Holmberg and Ringsberg, 2014 ). The aging process differs for every individual, depending on their experiences and how they interpret and reconstruct them.…”

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Occupational Therapy, Self-Efficacy, Well-Being in Older Adults Living in Residential Care Facilities: A Randomized Clinical Trial

2018

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Introduction: Choosing the type of treatment approach is as important as the treatment itself, also giving and important value to internal variables in the individual that can determine the evolution of the intervention. The main aim of this study is to determine whether individual and/or group occupational therapy leads to changes in generalized self-efficacy and psychological well-being, and to identify the type of therapy that has the best effects on older adults.Method: Prospective, randomized, comparing two treatment groups: individual and group therapy during 6 months. A total sample of 70 patients institutionalized in residential care homes for older adults with a mean age of 85 (SD = 4). Assessment was conducted using the General Self-Efficacy Scale and Ryff’s Well-being Scale. For analyze the main dependent variables we used ANOVA for intra-subject and inter-subject factors and Pearson correlation between well-being and self-efficacy by type of treatment.Results: Groups were equivalent at baseline. The results show statistically significant differences between the two types of therapy, showing a positive correlation between well-being and self-efficacy, being greater at a group level than at and individual level. At the group level, practically all of variables measured in the participants were increased as shown in the results tables, including a better adaptation and predisposition to work four participants died while the study was being conducted.Conclusion: The clinical trial shows that older people in residential centers achieve an increase in emotional well-being and self-efficacy when they receive occupational therapy group, rather than individual treatment not being significant changes. Treatment group participants reported a positive experience and clinical benefits from training program.The clinical trial was registered in the U.S. National Institutes of Health (ClinicalTrials.gov) with NCT02906306 identifier.

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A scoping review on occupational therapy services with forcibly displaced individuals in low to middle income countries

Hassan,

Paruk,

Gordhan

et al. 2024

Discov Soc Sci Health

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This study underscores the distinctive role of occupational therapy in advancing the health and wellbeing of forcibly displaced individuals (FDIs), who often encounter contextual and systemic barriers and medical complications that prevent them from engaging in daily tasks. These injustices can be mitigated through health promotion and prevention strategies that aim to enhance participation in daily life activities. There has been limited research in low- to middle-income countries (LMICs) in relation to occupational therapy services for FDIs despite most FDIs originating from LMICs. To address this gap, this study adopted Arksey and O’Malley’s framework for a scoping review to consolidate existing knowledge on the occupational therapy health promotion and prevention of disease and disability services for FDIs in LMICs. Searches were conducted on six online databases. Six studies aligned with the inclusion criteria. Findings revealed that most occupational therapy services are directed towards refugees in Jordan, which contains one of the largest refugee camps. FDIs from Africa and internally displaced people receive the least number of interventions. The occupational therapy services outlined in the six sources primarily consist of health education talks, early childhood interventions, and health promotion activities centred around various occupations such as work and sports groups. Recommendations for policy guidelines include incorporating occupational therapy services within the stipulated FDI services. Our approach aims to situate the contribution of occupational therapy health promotion and prevention of disease and disability services within the broader context of FDIs’ overall health and wellbeing.

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Occupational therapists as contributors to health promotion

Cited by 12 publications

References 22 publications

Mothering occupations: A review identifying mothering occupations

Mothering occupations: A review identifying mothering occupations

Occupational Therapy, Self-Efficacy, Well-Being in Older Adults Living in Residential Care Facilities: A Randomized Clinical Trial

A scoping review on occupational therapy services with forcibly displaced individuals in low to middle income countries

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