OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY

Research for occupational therapy

Papers an occupational therapist can act on, across daily living, mental health, hand therapy, paediatrics and rehabilitation, each read in full rather than from its abstract.

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• OTOther2022Evaluation of the effect of using online database to enhance students' learning of occupational therapy theories in occupational therapy education.Hong Kong journal of occupational therapy : HKJOTStudents using the HOTheory database alongside their regular lectures named more occupational therapy theories and reported better understanding than those who did not use it. However, interest levels did not improve, and first-year students actually reported a drop in interest by the end of the semester.
• PTOTSLPNarrative Review2022What is intended by the term "participation" and what does it mean to people living with dementia? A conceptual overview and directions for future research.Frontiers in rehabilitation sciencesThere is no agreed definition of "participation" for people with dementia, and current tests measure daily tasks or memory, not social involvement. Clinicians should not assume standard assessments capture a patient's desire to stay connected or their lived experience of social life.
• PTOTRCT2022Effect of a tailored upper extremity strength training intervention combined with direct current stimulation in chronic stroke survivors: A Randomized Controlled Trial.Frontiers in rehabilitation sciencesTailoring strength training intensity to individual brain excitability markers improved arm function and grip in chronic stroke survivors. Adding anodal tDCS provided no further benefit. The training gains occurred regardless of whether participants received real or sham stimulation.
• OTOther2022Analysis of Emotional Stress of Teachers in Japanese Teaching Process Based on EEG Signal Analysis.Occupational therapy internationalA small EEG model was reported to separate 5 subjects with emotional stress tendency from 14 controls, with values of 0.93 on the test set and 0.99 on a partial dataset. It did not test treatment or clinical diagnosis.
• PTOTSLPOther2022Simulations as a mode of clinical training in healthcare professions: A scoping review to guide planning in speech-language pathology and audiology during the COVID-19 pandemic and beyond.The South African journal of communication disorders = Die Suid-Afrikaanse tydskrif vir KommunikasieafwykingsSimulation training builds confidence and clinical skills for healthcare students, but it is not a substitute for real patient contact. Speech-language pathology evidence is almost non-existent, so use simulation only to supplement, not replace, traditional clinical placements.
• PTOTSLPQualitative2022Hope for "Continued Vitality": Qualitative Study of Adults With Traumatic Brain Injury and Low Mood on Their Rehabilitation.Frontiers in rehabilitation sciencesAdults with concussion and low mood described feeling invalidated when providers doubted their invisible symptoms, worsening their distress. They wanted providers to believe them, set realistic recovery expectations, and coordinate care so they did not have to self-advocate.
• PTOTSLPSurvey2022Transportation Patterns of Adults With Travel-Limiting Disabilities in Rural and Urban America.Frontiers in rehabilitation sciencesRural adults with travel-limiting disabilities who cannot drive take significantly fewer trips than their urban counterparts, especially for social and work activities. Drivers in both settings report similar travel frequencies. This suggests rural non-drivers face distinct barriers to community participation that urban residents do not.
• OTCohort2022Identifying subgroups based on self-assessment of ability in patients with schizophrenia and its relationship with vocational outcomes.Hong Kong journal of occupational therapy : HKJOTPatients with schizophrenia were grouped by how accurately they rated their own abilities. Those who overestimated had more positive symptoms, while those who underestimated had worse vocational outcomes linked to low motivation and self-doubt.
• OTSLPCohort2022Associations among co-occurring medical conditions and cognition, language, and behavior in Down syndrome.Research in developmental disabilitiesChildren with Down syndrome and gastrointestinal issues showed more social difficulties, maladaptive behaviors, and executive function challenges than those without. No such differences were found for hearing loss, vision problems, or heart defects. Screen for GI issues when behavior or social skills are a concern.
• PTOTSLPQualitative2022A qualitative examination of the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on children and adolescents with autism and their parents.Research in developmental disabilitiesMost parents reported their children lost previously mastered skills, but others noted gains in daily living and reduced stress. Families need flexible service delivery and caregiver training to navigate disruptions.
• OTMeta-Analysis2022Effectiveness of mindfulness parent training on parenting stress and children's ADHD-related behaviors: A systematic review and meta-analysis.Hong Kong journal of occupational therapy : HKJOTMindfulness parent training showed small-to-large reductions in parenting stress and ADHD symptoms within treatment groups. However, when compared directly to active controls, effects were inconsistent and based on few studies. Evidence is preliminary due to high risk of bias and publication bias.
• OTQualitative2022Perceived feasibility of an occupation-based telerehabilitation intervention for older adults with chronic health conditions in Israel.Hong Kong journal of occupational therapy : HKJOTTen Israeli occupational therapists saw value in telerehabilitation for home-based goal setting but feared safety risks without hands-on contact. They doubted patient compliance and technology skills, suggesting it should augment, not replace, face-to-face care.
• OTCase-Control2022Reduced mismatch negativity in children and adolescents with autism spectrum disorder is associated with their impaired adaptive functioning.Autism research : official journal of the International Society for Autism ResearchIn children and adolescents with autism, a smaller brain response to unexpected sounds was linked to lower parent-reported daily living skills, not to autism symptom severity.
• PTOTOther2022Exploring the association between outcome measures to guide clinical management in patients with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis.Journal of physical therapy scienceA self-reported three-question mobility score of 9 or less may indicate fall risk in ALS patients when physical testing is too demanding. This subscale tracked functional decline better than the total ALS rating scale.
• PTOTSLPCohort2022Participation of children with and without disabilities in home, school, and community in Hong Kong: A 2-year longitudinal study.Hong Kong journal of occupational therapy : HKJOTOver two years, children with and without disabilities in Hong Kong played fewer indoor games and used more technology at home. School event attendance rose, but community physical activity showed a non-significant decline. How involved children felt in these activities stayed largely unchanged.
• OTSystematic Review2022Health professional perspectives on translation of cultural safety concepts into practice: A scoping study.Frontiers in rehabilitation sciencesHealth professionals described translating cultural safety into practice through direct community experience, personal relational skills, and training that addressed racism, history, discomfort, and workplace application.
• PTOTSLPCohort2022Efficacy of supervised vestibular rehabilitation on functional mobility in patients with chronic vestibular hypofunction.Journal of physical therapy scienceWeekly supervised vestibular rehab improved walking speed and balance over 4 weeks. A single initial session plus home exercises did not produce significant changes in these measures. The weekly group showed faster Timed Up and Go times, while the single-session group did not.
• PTOTCase-Control2022Use of the Tokyo Cognitive Assessment for mild cognitive impairment to characterize elderly people that use day care services in Japan.Journal of physical therapy scienceDay care users showed slower walking and lower cognitive scores than healthy elders, but many cognitive sub-items were preserved. The overall test score is a rough guide; specific sub-item patterns matter more for detecting impairment.
• PTOTQualitative2022Practice-Based Evidence to Support Return to Work in Cancer Patients.Frontiers in rehabilitation sciencesBelgian oncology staff said they lack knowledge of legal reintegration rules and rarely contact employers directly. Work support usually waits for patient requests. A dedicated coordinator was seen as essential, but no single discipline claimed that role.
• OTOther2022Handwriting legibility across different writing tasks in school-aged children.Hong Kong journal of occupational therapy : HKJOTHandwriting legibility drops significantly as task complexity increases, with free-writing being hardest to read. Letter formation is the strongest predictor of overall legibility across all tasks. Assess children on both copying and generating text to catch hidden difficulties.
• PTOTOther2022Exploring environmental measures in disability: Using Google Earth and Street View to conduct remote assessments of access and participation in urban and rural communities.Frontiers in rehabilitation sciencesRemote Google Earth assessments found rural towns have worse sidewalk access than cities. Lower access scores correlated with fewer people using mobility devices being present in public spaces.
• OTOther2022Visual imagery imitation skills and cognitive functions in patients with Schizophrenia.Hong Kong journal of occupational therapy : HKJOTIn 33 adults with schizophrenia, poorer imitation was linked to longer illness, lower daily functioning, and slower mental rotation of visual images. This does not show that any teaching change improves imitation.
• OTOther2022Cross-cultural adaptation and reliability of the Arabic version of Children's Hand-use Experience Questionnaire (CHEQ).Hong Kong journal of occupational therapy : HKJOTThe Arabic hand-use questionnaire became understandable and repeatable for Jordanian children with one-hand dysfunction after wording changes. Knife-and-fork and card activities fit local daily life less well.
• PTOTQualitative2022Interprofessional Collaborative Relationship-Building Model in Action in Primary Care: A Secondary Analysis.Frontiers in rehabilitation sciencesTeam members in primary care valued co-location for face-to-face talks to clarify therapist roles. They moved from seeing OTs and PTs as fillers for gaps to trusting their expertise in chronic pain and function. This shift relied on informal communication rather than just written referrals.
• OTSLPCohort2022Early predictors of language skills at 3 years of age vary based on diagnostic outcome: A baby siblings research consortium study.Autism research : official journal of the International Society for Autism ResearchFor infants later diagnosed with autism, higher gesture scores at 12 months predicted lower language skills at 3 years, unlike in typically developing infants. Maternal education strongly predicted language outcomes in the autism group, with those whose mothers had less than a college degree showing the lowest scores.
• PTOTOther2022Effect of Fatiguing Wheelchair Propulsion and Weight Relief Lifts on Subacromial Space in Wheelchair Users.Frontiers in rehabilitation sciencesWheelchair users with spinal cord injury had a narrowed subacromial space during weight relief lifts, especially those with low anaerobic capacity. However, fatiguing wheelchair propulsion did not change the space or tendon compression ratios, suggesting daily propulsion alone does not cause immediate narrowing.
• PTOTSLPSurvey2022Autistic adults have poorer quality healthcare and worse health based on self-report data.Molecular autismAutistic adults report significantly poorer healthcare experiences than non-autistic peers across communication, sensory environment, and access. They are far less likely to feel understood or able to describe symptoms, and much more likely to experience anxiety or shutdowns during medical visits.
• PTOTSLPCohort2022Developmental profiles of children at risk for autism spectrum disorder at school entry.Autism research : official journal of the International Society for Autism ResearchChildren referred for autism assessment but not diagnosed showed functional profiles at school entry nearly identical to those who were diagnosed. Both groups scored significantly lower than typically developing peers across social, emotional, and communication domains, suggesting comparable support needs despite differing funding eligibility.
• OTSLPSurvey2022Remote and Hybrid Schooling During COVID-19: Associations with Child Behavior and Sleep.Journal of developmental and behavioral pediatrics : JDBPParents reported that elementary children in remote schooling had more hyperactivity, peer problems, and total behavior difficulties than those in-person. Remote learners also showed later sleep midpoints and higher odds of co-sleeping. Hybrid learners had fewer issues than remote, but some social deficits remained.
• PTOTSLPCase-Control2022White matter microstructural and morphometric alterations in autism: implications for intellectual capabilities.Molecular autismWhite matter differences in autism were driven almost entirely by participants with intellectual impairment or minimal verbal ability. In intellectually able autistic adults, brain structure looked similar to controls. This suggests previous studies excluding these groups missed the main biological signal.
• PTOTQualitative2022How do people with physical/mobility disabilities benefit from a telehealth exercise program? A qualitative analysis.Frontiers in rehabilitation sciencesParticipants with disabilities described the telehealth exercise program as helping them feel stronger, more mobile, and happier. They valued the routine and accountability but requested more options to adjust exercise speed and difficulty to match their changing abilities.
• OTSurvey2022Validation of a Disability Assessment Tool Based on the International Classification of Functioning, Disability, and Health in the Chinese Context.Frontiers in rehabilitation sciencesA 20-item disability assessment used by trained nurses in Chinese long-term care facilities rated elderly on 0-10 across self-care, mobility, emotion, cognition, pain, communication, and senses. It was consistent, but it was not tested for sorting care levels.
• PTOTOther2022Computational modeling of posteroanterior lumbar traction by an automated massage bed: predicting intervertebral disc stresses and deformation.Frontiers in rehabilitation sciencesComputer models predict that posteroanterior traction from an automated massage bed creates tensile stresses in lumbar discs that counteract compression. However, predicted stress relief decreases significantly as BMI increases, with obese models showing up to 79% less stress change than normal-weight models.
• PTOTSLPOther2022Body Mass Index and Exercise Effort Influences Changes in Motor Symptoms After High-Cadence Dynamic Cycling in Parkinson's Disease.Frontiers in rehabilitation sciencesHigh-cadence cycling improved Parkinson's motor symptoms in this pooled analysis, but baseline severity predicted the outcome. Effort alone did not explain the variance; instead, higher BMI weakened the link between effort and symptom improvement.
• PTOTOther2022Normative Reference Values and Validity for the 30-Second Chair-Stand Test in Healthy Young Adults.International journal of sports physical therapyHealthy adults aged 18 to 35 averaged 33 chair stands in 30 seconds. The test reliably distinguished those meeting physical activity guidelines from those who did not, and correlated strongly with other lower-limb strength tests, supporting its use for this age group.
• OTSurvey2022Identifying current driver rehabilitation practices for clients with physical impairments.The British journal of occupational therapyMost clinicians use in-clinic and on-road evaluations and agree on primary equipment like hand controls or spinners. However, recommendations for secondary controls like turn signals vary widely. Clinicians rely on subjective judgments of safety rather than standardized criteria.
• OTSLPSystematic Review2022A systematic review of relationships and sex education outcomes for students with intellectual disability reported in the international literature.Journal of intellectual disability research : JIDRMost measured outcomes are knowledge-based, not skills. Students want practical skills like contraception use, while teachers and parents focus on safety and behaviour. No validated tools exist to measure these outcomes in this age group.
• PTOTSLPQualitative2022Relationships at Work: Integrating the Perspectives of Disability Partners to Enhance a Peer Navigation Intervention.Frontiers in rehabilitation sciencesPeer navigators with disabilities built trust by sharing lived experiences and focusing on immediate practical barriers like wheelchair repairs. This relational foundation allowed peers to later address deeper issues such as systemic racism, trauma, and social isolation.
• OTCohort2022Social and community inclusion outcomes for adults with autism with and without intellectual disability in Australia.Journal of intellectual disability research : JIDRMost adults with autism in this Australian cohort had poor or very poor overall outcomes, especially those with intellectual disability. Many lived with family or in supported accommodation, attended day programmes, and had limited peer relationships.
• PTOTOther2022Ergonomic evaluation of school furniture in Slovenia: From primary school to university.Work (Reading, Mass.)School furniture in Slovenia is largely unsuitable for students, with desk and seat heights being too high for the majority. This mismatch varies by age and gender, requiring at least two furniture sizes in each classroom to accommodate students' diverse body dimensions.
• OTOther2022Research on Children's Cognitive Education Based on Pathological Linguistics.Occupational therapy internationalThis paper describes the design and development of a computer-based system for assessing children's cognitive and language skills. It does not report a clinical trial, cohort study, or case series with patient outcomes that would allow for a summary of treatment effects or diagnostic accuracy. Consequently, there are no clinical findings to report.
• PTOTOther2022Criterion Validity and Test-Retest Reliability of a Modified Version of the International Physical Activity Questionnaire-Short Form (IPAQ-SF) in Kidney Transplant Recipients.Frontiers in rehabilitation sciencesA modified questionnaire improved tracking of moderate-to-vigorous activity in kidney transplant recipients compared to the standard version, but accuracy remained low. It overestimated vigorous activity at follow-up and underestimated total weekly activity, so it cannot replace accelerometers for precise monitoring.
• PTOTOther2022Lower Kinetic Chain, Meet the Thinking Brain: A Scoping Review of Cognitive Function and Lower Extremity Injury Risk.International journal of sports physical therapyAdding cognitive demands to physical tasks consistently worsened lower-limb mechanics, such as reducing knee flexion and increasing valgus. Athletes with a history of concussion showed higher rates of subsequent lower-limb injury, even after symptoms resolved.
• OTSLPOther2022A Mixed Methods Study of Hearing Loss, Communication, and Social Engagement in a Group Care Setting for Older Adults.Perspectives of the ASHA special interest groupsMost older adults in two day care programs had untreated hearing loss and reported isolation, yet valued the center as a social outlet. Staff relied on small groups, familiar seating, and amplification to support conversation.
• PTOTQualitative2022Health care professionals' experiences with goal setting during initial rehabilitation after newly acquired spinal cord injury/ disorder - a qualitative focus group study.Frontiers in rehabilitation sciencesHealth care professionals described goal setting after spinal cord injury as shaped by insurance limits, team meetings, and patient emotions. Interprofessional goal rounds helped include patients, while small achievable steps eased tension from unrealistic hopes and uncertainty.
• OTRCT2022Effects of Combining Cognitive Behavioral Therapy with Bilateral Upper Limb Training in Stroke Patients: A Randomized Controlled Trial.Occupational therapy internationalAdding cognitive behavioral therapy to bilateral upper limb training reduced depression, anxiety, and negative thoughts in stroke patients. It did not improve upper limb function more than conventional therapy, but it did increase patient satisfaction with their performance.
• PTOTCase Report2022Case Report: Galvanic Vestibular Stimulation in the Chronic Spinal Cord Injury Patient.Frontiers in rehabilitation sciencesOne patient with chronic tetraplegia improved in sitting balance and self-care after ten sessions combining noise galvanic vestibular stimulation, vestibular exercises, and neurofunctional physical therapy. Because several treatments were given together, the contribution of the electrical stimulation alone cannot be separated.
• PTOTSLPOther2022Limitation of developmental test to measure functional independence of children: Relationship between the Japanese version of WeeFIM II® and KSPD.Journal of pediatric rehabilitation medicineDevelopmental test scores do not reliably predict how much daily support a child needs. For children under two, the link is negligible for most tasks. Only for older children does the test correlate moderately with independence, and even then, it fails to fully explain required support.
• OTQualitative2022Cocreation from Emerging Opportunities: Occupational Therapists' Perspectives on Supporting Older Persons, in Japan.Occupational therapy internationalTherapists described moving beyond fixed goals to seize emerging opportunities, such as a client's new social role from a craft or a terminal patient's wish to wander. They co-created flexible plans with clients and staff, adapting interventions as the client's vision of their future life evolved.
• OTSurvey2022Psychosocial work environment and health when entering or leaving a managerial position.Work (Reading, Mass.)New managers reported higher demands and more authority after entering the role. Former managers moved into lower-demand work situations but kept high control and skill use. Burnout symptoms and flow did not change clearly.