Journal articles: 'Occupational therapy influences'

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Ekelman, Beth A., Darcy L. Allison, Dario Duvnjak, Dorothy R. DiMarino, John Jodzio, and Paolo V. Iannarelli. "A Wellness Program for Men With Spinal Cord Injury." OTJR: Occupation, Participation and Health 37, no. 1 (October 7, 2016): 30–39. http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/1539449216672170.

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Little is known about how participating in a wellness program influences the well-being of individuals with spinal cord injury (SCI). The purpose of this study is to explore how men with SCI describe their experiences and meaning of participating in a wellness center program, how they perceived these experiences as influencing their well-being, and how these experiences relate to co-occupations and occupational spin-off concepts. Investigators employed a descriptive qualitative design. Four adult males with an SCI participated in the study. Data collection methods included individual semi-structured interviews and observations. Participation in a wellness program positively influenced the physical, mental, and social well-being of participants. Findings expand our understanding of the value of social environment, social participation, co-occupations, and occupational spin-off. It is essential that occupational therapists promote occupational justice by advocating for clients so they can participate in wellness occupations in the community.

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Creek, Jennifer, and Andrew Hughes. "Occupation and Health: A Review of Selected Literature." British Journal of Occupational Therapy 71, no. 11 (November 2008): 456–68. http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/030802260807101102.

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Occupational therapy is based on the belief that people can influence the state of their health through what they do. However, there appears to be a shortage of evidence to support this belief. This paper describes a review of selected literature on the effects of occupation on health. The aims were to review how occupation and health are defined in the occupational therapy literature; to find synonyms for these two terms to enable a search for relevant literature; to review evidence for a relationship between what people do and their health; and to identify factors that mediate the relationship between occupation and health. The review had five main findings: occupation and health are defined in a variety of ways by occupational therapists; there is a wealth of literature, representing a number of disciplines and a wide range of research, that explores the relationship between occupation and health; engaging in occupation carries both potential health benefits and risks to health; there is limited knowledge of the ways in which occupation influences health; and the impact of occupation on health is mediated by a complex range of factors. These findings have implications for occupational therapy research, practice and education.

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Lambert, Rod. "Occupation and Lifestyle: Implications for Mental Health Practice." British Journal of Occupational Therapy 61, no. 5 (May 1998): 193–97. http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/030802269806100503.

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Occupation is central to the concept of occupational therapy. However, the definition and use of the term occupation have been through many stages. This paper considers some of these stages. It then discusses the role of lifestyle and the emergence of what has become known as lifestyle medicine. Lifestyle is an important area for occupational therapy to explore because it influences both the individual's perception and his or her experience of health. The suggestion is made that lifestyle provides both occupational form and occupational performance. Occupational synthesis can be achieved through the use of a therapeutic intervention promoting lifestyle change. Research evidence is presented relating to two specific lifestyle factors, caffeine and general fluid intake, examining their potential effect on mental health. Case studies demonstrate how a lifestyle approach can provide a beneficial early intervention strategy. The discussion resulting from the case studies illustrates how the approach can be used in a number of different ways to influence the outcome of therapeutic interventions positively.

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McGrath, Colleen E., and Debbie Laliberte Rudman. "Factors That Influence the Occupational Engagement of Older Adults with Low Vision: A Scoping Review." British Journal of Occupational Therapy 76, no. 5 (May 2013): 234–41. http://dx.doi.org/10.4276/030802213x13679275042762.

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Introduction: Prior research has provided occupational therapists with an understanding of the negative impact of low vision on self care, leisure and productivity. In order to guide future low-vision rehabilitation services, an understanding of the factors that influence the occupational engagement of older adults with age-related vision loss (ARVL) is also needed. Method: A scoping review of the literature was conducted in order to identify those factors that have been shown to influence the occupational engagement of older adults with ARVL, and to identify future research needs. Findings: As identified in this scoping review, five types of factors were shown to influence occupational engagement for older adults with ARVL including: demographic variables, emotional components, behavioural components, diagnostic components, and environmental aspects. Conclusion: Although findings pertaining to personal factors can inform practice, few studies explored the influence of environmental factors on occupational engagement. Given that occupation is a result of person-environment transactions, it is important that future research more fully explores environmental influences in order to enable occupational therapists to deliver services that optimize the occupational performance of seniors with ARVL.

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Passmore, Anne. "The Occupation of Leisure: Three Typologies and Their Influence on Mental Health in Adolescence." OTJR: Occupation, Participation and Health 23, no. 2 (April 2003): 76–83. http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/153944920302300205.

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In the occupational therapy literature reviewed, limited empirical research has tested the links between the occupation of leisure and health. This study examines the influences of leisure participation on mental health outcomes in adolescents and investigates the mediating constructs of self-efficacy, competence, and global self-worth as hypothesized in an a priori model developed from earlier research. With the use of a population-based approach, this study surveyed 850 adolescents aged 12 to 18 years, using a standardized self-report battery. Structural equation modeling was employed to investigate relationships and test the goodness-of-fit of the hypothesized model. Results demonstrate that leisure participation has a significant and positive relationship with mental health, and positively influences self-efficacy, competence, and global self-worth. However, results also show that only selected forms of leisure are positive influences on adolescent mental health development. These findings provide evidence to support a theoretical basis for the relationship between the occupation of leisure and health, and are discussed in relation to occupational therapy ideology.

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Turner, Niall, Deirdre Jackson, Laoise Renwick, Marie Sutton, Sharon Foley, Stephen McWilliams, Anthony Kinsella, and Eadbhard O'Callaghan. "What Influences Purpose in Life in First-Episode Psychosis?" British Journal of Occupational Therapy 70, no. 9 (September 2007): 401–6. http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/030802260707000906.

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Although purpose in life (PIL) is significant to psychological wellbeing, there is little published research on PIL among those with a mental illness. This prospective study of first-episode psychosis (n = 54) included assessment of symptomatology, PIL and duration of untreated psychosis. The results showed that the baseline PIL scores of those with first-episode psychosis were lower than those of other populations. This was worsened by a long duration of untreated psychosis and was linked to depression. The study concludes that psychosis results in many losses for the individual, including PIL. Meaningful occupation can address this lost sense of purpose and the occupational difficulties associated with psychosis.

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Johnston, Dawn, Tania Angelucci, Melissa Howey, Ingrid Waldron, Elizabeth Townsend, and Sharon Lawlor. "Social influences on primary health care occupational therapy." World Federation of Occupational Therapists Bulletin 60, no. 1 (November 2009): 49–55. http://dx.doi.org/10.1179/otb.2009.60.1.008.

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Smith, Sarah L., Elizabeth Ramey, Susan B. Sisson, Sandra Richardson, and Beth W. DeGrace. "The Family Meal Model: Influences on Family Mealtime Participation." OTJR: Occupation, Participation and Health 40, no. 2 (October 21, 2019): 138–46. http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/1539449219876878.

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The family meal affords benefits such as positive nutritional habits, trust building, connecting, parent modeling, and teaching. During the school-aged years, families can support children’s development of health behaviors and family routines. This interdisciplinary study examined families’ experiences of mealtimes and the factors that support or hinder mealtime participation. Grounded theory methods guided data collection and analysis. Semi-structured interviews were conducted with 21 families with at least one school-aged child ( n = 68). Interviews were audio recorded and transcribed. Researchers coded and categorized data, identified themes, and generated a model. Families defined family mealtime as all family members being together at the kitchen or dining room table eating a meal. Families enjoyed being together, conversing, and connecting through family mealtime participation. The Family Meal Model proposes relationships between factors that support or hinder a family’s mealtime participation. Discussion includes support for a broadened role of occupational therapy in promoting family occupation through family meals.

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Queiroz, Adriana Goncalves, Anna Caroline Galan, Logan Darbyshire, Jordan Smith, and Lisa Mische Lawson. "Leisure in mental health occupational therapy interventions: a qualitative investigation." Research, Society and Development 10, no. 11 (August 29, 2021): e200101119439. http://dx.doi.org/10.33448/rsd-v10i11.19439.

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Mental health care has been shifting from treating mental illness to health promotion. Occupational therapists aligned with the new paradigm can include leisure in their recovery-oriented interventions helping mental health patients live a meaningful and satisfactory life. The aim of this paper is to determine the common perceptions of leisure among occupational therapists who practice in mental health settings, and to understand how they implement leisure as an intervention when working with individuals with severe mental health disorders. A qualitative methodology was used to explore Occupational Therapy perceptions of leisure. Through snowball sampling 5 occupational therapists from a metropolitan city in the Midwest of the United States of America to complete a semi-structured interview were recruited. American Occupational Therapy Association Practice Framework (3rd edition) guided the thematic analysis. Three themes emerged, including Concepts of Leisure, Occupations, and Leisure as Therapy. Theme definitions, examples and implications are discussed. Although occupational therapy practitioners in mental health consider leisure important, it is underutilized in their interventions. The professional’s perspectives of leisure influences how they include it in their practice.

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Golledge, Janet. "Distinguishing between Occupation, Purposeful Activity and Activity, Part 2: Why is the Distinction Important?" British Journal of Occupational Therapy 61, no. 4 (April 1998): 157–60. http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/030802269806100405.

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Part 2 of this article stresses the importance of noting the distinctions between the terms occupation, purposeful activity and activity. Both occupational therapists and occupational therapy students need to be able to articulate to others exactly what they do in their individual work settings. This includes acknowledging both shared core skills and unique core occupational therapy skills. It is important that occupational therapists employ these unique core skills in their day-to-day work to highlight their distinction from other health care professionals, who may legitimately use activity within their own interventions. Additionally, if purchasers are negotiating contracts for services from multidisciplinary teams, they need to be able to discern the differences between the input of the different health care professionals. In light of this, current political influences within health care and professional concerns are briefly explored.

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Graessle, Eileen A. "Influences on Occupational Therapy Students' Attitudes About Mental Illness." Occupational Therapy in Mental Health 13, no. 3 (April 11, 1997): 41–61. http://dx.doi.org/10.1300/j004v13n03_03.

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Forsyth, Kirsty, Lynn Summerfield Mann, and Gary Kielhofner. "Scholarship of Practice: Making Occupation-Focused, Theory-Driven, Evidence-Based Practice a Reality." British Journal of Occupational Therapy 68, no. 6 (June 2005): 260–68. http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/030802260506800604.

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National and local policies require the profession to provide evidence on which practice is based. This paper illustrates an approach to meeting the expectations of these policies. Specifically, it describes the development of the United Kingdom Centre for Outcomes Research and Education (UKCORE). UKCORE was developed within a ‘scholarship of practice’ framework, which supports the development of robust partnerships between academia and practice whereby academic knowledge influences practice and practice knowledge influences academia. Within the partnership, all academic participants (educators, researchers and students) and practice participants (clinicians, clients and administrators) are called ‘practice scholars’ and are focused on practice scholarship. UKCORE was founded in London in 2001 in order to support the delivery of existing evidence into occupational therapy practice while simultaneously supporting practice to engage in generating new evidence for occupational therapy practice. This article provides an overview of the academic and practice changes that have been put into place. The changes are designed to support the development of practice that is occupation focused, theory driven and evidence based.

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Oven, Alenka, and Barbara Domajnko. "Job satisfaction and creativity at work among occupational therapy practitioners: A mixed-methods study." Work 69, no. 4 (August 27, 2021): 1351–62. http://dx.doi.org/10.3233/wor-213555.

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BACKGROUND: Creativity is essential to the work of occupational therapy practitioners. Nonetheless, little is known about the way it influences their work satisfaction. OBJECTIVE: This study explores several internal and external factors related to organizational, personal, and socio-relational sources of creativity. Our main hypothesis was that occupational therapy practitioners are more satisfied when creative. METHODS: A mixed-methods study included a qualitative (n = 22) and a quantitative (n = 250) phase. Data were gathered using focus group interviews and an online survey, where a novel assessment instrument –the Creativity in Occupational Therapy Questionnaire –was administered. RESULTS: The synthesis of the results revealed that factors connected with the client, the practitioner’s personal characteristics, the work environment, relationships with colleagues and relationships with superiors all influenced the creativity of occupational therapy practitioners, in negative or positive ways. Professional autonomy and a supportive work environment were found to be important for the creativity of occupational therapy practitioners. Creativity at work had a statistically significant influence on work satisfaction of occupational therapy practitioners (B = 0.575, t = 6.267, p < 0.01). CONCLUSIONS: The results demonstrate the importance of creativity for job satisfaction of occupational therapy practitioners and suggest a dynamic reciprocal relationship between different factors and circumstances that should be considered when fostering creativity at work.

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Thomas, Yvonne, David Seedhouse, Vanessa Peutherer, and Michael Loughlin. "An empirical investigation into the role of values in occupational therapy decision-making." British Journal of Occupational Therapy 82, no. 6 (April 26, 2019): 357–66. http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/0308022619829722.

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Introduction The importance of values in occupational therapy is generally agreed; however, there is no consensus about their nature or their influence on practice. It is widely assumed that occupational therapists hold and act on a body of shared values, yet there is a lack of evidence to support this. Method The research tested the hypothesis that occupational therapists’ responses to ethically challenging situations would reveal common values specific to the occupational therapy profession. A total of 156 occupational therapists were asked to decide what should be done in five common-place yet ethically complex situations, presented as scenarios for debate. Results The results show that while most occupational therapists share very general values, they frequently disagree about what to do in practice situations, often justifying their choices with different and sometimes conflicting specific values. In some cases, the same respondents espouse contradictory values in similar situations. Conclusion The extensive literature about decision-making – together with the study’s results – confirm that when occupational therapists make decisions, they draw on multiple factors, consciously and unconsciously. These factors vary between individuals. Value judgements are one part only of a complex process which includes personal experience, intuition, social influences, culture, psychological influences and relationships with both colleagues and clients.

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Jang, Yuh. "Chinese Culture and Occupational Therapy." British Journal of Occupational Therapy 58, no. 3 (March 1995): 103–6. http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/030802269505800303.

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A study of the relationship between Chinese culture and occupational therapy is presented in this paper. Based on a literature review and direct observations and analysis by the author, it was found that Chinese culture and occupational therapy share common thinking on the concept of the use of activity, the concept of balance and harmony, the environmental influences in treatment and evaluation, intrinsic motivation and meaningful existence. The major difference between Chinese culture and occupational therapy is the perception of the role of the sick person. In the Chinese society, the role of the patient is dependent and passive, but occupational therapy believes that the patient should be independent and actively participate in the therapy. The implications of these aspects for clinical practice are also described. This article is reprinted from the Journal of the Occupational Therapy Association of the Republic of China, 1993, Volume 11, pp 95–104, by kind permission of the author and the Journal.

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Reynolds, Frances. "Taking up Arts and Crafts in Later Life: A Qualitative Study of the Experiential Factors That Encourage Participation in Creative Activities." British Journal of Occupational Therapy 72, no. 9 (September 2009): 393–400. http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/030802260907200905.

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Background and aim: Creative occupations promote wellbeing among older people, but how people discover creative occupations in later life, or why they intensify their participation in certain creative occupations after retirement, is unclear. The aim of this study was to explore the experiential factors that older women perceive as encouraging their take-up of, and participation in, visual art-making during later life. Method: Twelve older women (aged 61–80 years) were recruited through a magazine for an older readership. Their interview transcripts were subject to interpretative phenomenological analysis. Findings: A variety of distal and proximal factors appeared to encourage the take-up of art-making in later life. Distal factors included pre-existing craft skills, family role models and positive attitudes to managing change. Proximal factors included the need to fill occupational voids and the sensitive encouragement of husbands and friends. Serendipitous events featured in some accounts. Conclusion: The participants did not uniformly regard themselves as creative. None had participated in the visual arts throughout adulthood. The multiplicity of influences that enabled these older women to participate in art in later life extends previous research findings and may encourage occupational therapists to help clients to regain wellbeing through exploring novel creative arts occupations.

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Tompson, Margaret-Ann Michelle, and Alan G. Ryan. "Influences on Students during Their Early Fieldwork Placements." Canadian Journal of Occupational Therapy 63, no. 3 (August 1996): 173–82. http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/000841749606300304.

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Four female student occupational therapists took part in a naturalistic study of their early fieldwork placements. Interviews, observation and analysis of the students' daily journals were used to collect data. This article focuses on these students' perceptions of the influences which affected them during their placements. Four main influences, the therapist, the environment, the client, and time are identified. The results of this study have implications for the structuring of fieldwork placements. First, it suggests that the role of the occupational therapist is a crucial one in the early fieldwork placements. It seems that more needs to be known about the effect of placements with no on-site therapist. Second, students tend to dichotomise their placements into physical and psycho-social when placements are named and framed within a medical model. Finally, it is important that in structuring the timetabling of the placement, fieldwork educators consider the impact of the pace of placements upon students' fieldwork experiences.

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Morrison, Rodolfo. "The contributions of Jane Addams on the development of occupational therapy." History of science and technology 12, no. 2 (December 16, 2022): 262–78. http://dx.doi.org/10.32703/2415-7422-2022-12-2-262-278.

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The first occupational therapy school was founded at Jane Addams Hull House in 1915. In that process, Jane Addams inspired the first generation of occupational therapists, especially Eleanor Clarke Slagle. This article is divided into two parts, the first explores the relationships within the foundation of occupational therapy at the Hull House, in the early twentieth century in Chicago; Through an in-depth bibliographic review, from primary sources, the relationships and influences between the residents of the Hull House and the first occupational therapists in Chicago are identified. The second part considers some reflections on some Addams influences in the development and current identity of occupational therapy, mainly in one of its collaborators, Slagle. Jane Addams was a role model for many of the first occupational therapists, especially for Slagle. She learned from Addams her tenacity and leadership, central aspects for the foundation of the first school of occupational therapy. Some of these aspects are valid in the current practice of occupational therapy. Today, more than 100 years after its foundation, occupational therapy has much to learn, again, from the philosophy of Jane Addams.

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Tonkin, Brenna L., Briana D. Ogilvie, Sarah A. Greenwood, Mary C. Law, and Dana R. Anaby. "The participation of children and youth with disabilities in activities outside of school: A scoping review." Canadian Journal of Occupational Therapy 81, no. 4 (October 2014): 226–36. http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/0008417414550998.

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Background. Participation in occupations is vital for learning and development. Children with disabilities are at risk for decreased participation. Purpose. The purpose of this study is to examine peer-reviewed literature about the participation-based experiences of children and youth with disabilities in activities outside of formal preschool and school academics. Method. A scoping review was conducted to examine research studies published between 1990 and 2012. Studies included participants from 2 to 18 years who had at least one physical or intellectual/cognitive disability. Findings. Forty-nine articles discussing 32 studies and three systematic reviews met the inclusion criteria. Perceptions of and influences on participation were important emerging themes about direct impacts on patterns of participation. A child or youth’s level of functioning, activity level, level of enjoyment, and contextual factors were found to influence their level of successful participation. Implications. Occupational therapists can use the findings from this review to consider supports and barriers within interventions to enhance participation in meaningful life situations.

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Keptner, Karen M., and Rachel Rogers. "Competence and Satisfaction in Occupational Performance Among a Sample of University Students: An Exploratory Study." OTJR: Occupation, Participation and Health 39, no. 4 (November 22, 2018): 204–12. http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/1539449218813702.

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Success at university may be influenced by concerns with occupation and occupational performance. To understand occupations of concern and occupational performance among a sample ( N = 144) of university students in the Midwest United States, the Canadian Occupational Performance Measure was administered. Socially related ( n = 103), academic-related ( n = 75), and work-related ( n = 64) occupations were the three most frequently reported occupational concerns. Time management ( n = 79) was the most frequent person-level concern. Mean self-perceived competence in occupations was 29.83 ( SD = 7.18) out of 50 and mean performance satisfaction was 26.80 ( SD = 8.01) out of 50. There were no differences in occupational performance across gender, race/ethnicity, class standing, living environment, or work status. However, within participants, there was a significant and clinically relevant difference between performance satisfaction and self-perceived competence in occupation, t(143) = 7.052, p < .0005, d = 0.58. Students have varied occupations that they find important, and future research should explore how occupational performance and performance satisfaction influence university success.

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Pengelly, Sue, Phil Rogers, and Kerri Evans. "Space at Home for Families with a Child with Autistic Spectrum Disorder." British Journal of Occupational Therapy 72, no. 9 (September 2009): 378–83. http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/030802260907200902.

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The interrelationship between the home environment, occupations and wellbeing was explored in relation to the lived experiences of three families with a child diagnosed with autistic spectrum disorder (ASD). Each family had acquired an extra downstairs room through moving or adapting their home, which they dedicated to their child with ASD. This project used diary records and narrative interviews to gain an in-depth understanding of how the room was used, the meaning that the family attached to this additional space and its impact on their occupational engagement. The findings reflected the complexity of problems experienced by children with ASD and their families. They revealed that dedicated physical space was experienced as important personal, emotional and occupational space for all family members. This study helps to develop a theoretical understanding of the importance of establishing a good fit between individuals with developmental disabilities and their home environment. It argues that space at home influences the behaviour of children with ASD, the stress levels of their parents and the occupational engagement of all members of their family, and emphasises the importance of adequate space at home for children with ASD and their families.

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Munroe, Heli. "Clinical Reasoning in Community Occupational Therapy." British Journal of Occupational Therapy 59, no. 5 (May 1996): 196–202. http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/030802269605900502.

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A qualitative research study was undertaken in order to ascertain the scope and nature of clinical reasoning in community occupational therapy. Thirty occupational therapists based in social work departments in Scotland participated in this study, which required them to describe the content and meaning of their thinking during routine interventions with clients and carers living in their own homes. The findings indicated that the participants adopted patterns of reasoning that consisted of three elements: reflection, decision making and reasoning. Reflection-in-action was commonplace during the home visits, while decision making was found to be concerned more with interactive than with technical or procedural issues. Reasoning was relativistic or pragmatic in response to contextual influences. In addition, it was found that the respondents tended to use coded meaning when explaining their thinking, which may in part account for the difficulties in articulating the reasoning that underpins clinical action. These issues are discussed in the context of current research on thinking.

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Chiang, Hsin-Yu (Ariel), Chien-Hsiuo Liu, Yi Chen, Shin-Han Wang, Wei-Shan Lin, Fan-Ya Su, Chia-Ting Su, Chien-Hsuan Pan, and Chieh-An Wang. "A Survey of how Occupational Therapy Fieldwork Influences Future Professional Preference." Hong Kong Journal of Occupational Therapy 23, no. 2 (December 2013): 62–68. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.hkjot.2013.09.003.

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Rugg, Sue. "Junior occupational therapists' continuity of employment: what influences success?" Occupational Therapy International 6, no. 4 (November 1999): 277–97. http://dx.doi.org/10.1002/oti.102.

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Park, Chan Woong, and Matthew D. Curtner-Smith. "Influence of Occupational Socialization on the Perspectives and Practices of Adapted Physical Education Teachers." Adapted Physical Activity Quarterly 35, no. 2 (April 1, 2018): 214–32. http://dx.doi.org/10.1123/apaq.2017-0051.

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The purpose of this study was to describe and examine the occupational socialization of nine adapted physical educators (APEs). The questions we attempted to answer were (a) What were the perspectives and practices of the APEs? and (b) What factors influenced these perspectives and practices? Data were collected through six qualitative techniques and analyzed by using analytic induction and constant comparison. At the time the study was conducted, the APEs possessed traditional or progressive teaching orientations. They had been attracted to a career as an APE through their participation in sport and physical activity and interactions with persons with disabilities. The quality of adapted physical education teacher education the APEs received varied, but high-quality adapted physical education teacher education appeared to exert a powerful influence on their values and pedagogies. The school cultures and conditions in which the APEs worked on entry into the workforce either served to support or negate their programs. We conclude the paper by providing several hypotheses regarding the influences of occupational socialization on in-service APEs’ teaching.

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Cockburn, Lynn, Barry Trentham, and Bonnie Kirsh. "Educating Tomorrow’s Practitioners: Influences on Community Mental Health Occupational Therapy Education." World Federation of Occupational Therapists Bulletin 52, no. 1 (November 2005): 16–24. http://dx.doi.org/10.1179/otb.2005.52.1.004.

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Yang, SuYi, Mei Poh Shek, Megumi Tsunaka, and Hua Beng Lim. "Cultural influences on occupational therapy practice in Singapore: a pilot study." Occupational Therapy International 13, no. 3 (2006): 176–92. http://dx.doi.org/10.1002/oti.217.

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Field, Becky, Elizabeth Coates, and Gail Mountain. "Influences on uptake of a community occupational therapy intervention for people with dementia and their family carers." British Journal of Occupational Therapy 82, no. 1 (October 15, 2018): 38–47. http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/0308022618804479.

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Introduction Health policy promotes living well with dementia. Occupational therapists deliver interventions to support people with dementia and family carers to live well. This study aimed at identifying influences on uptake of a community occupational therapy intervention by people with dementia and carers, as little evidence about this topic exists. Method Seventeen semi-structured, paired interviews with people with dementia and carers were conducted as part of the ‘Valuing Active Life in Dementia’ research programme. A secondary, qualitative analysis of these interviews explored influences on uptake of the intervention. Findings Four main themes were identified: ‘Grabbing at straws and keen to take part’; ‘We’re trying to put a routine in’; ‘We didn’t know what to expect’, and ‘Give it a go’. Factors identified as potentially influencing uptake included whether the intervention was perceived as potentially meeting needs for support and activity, and whether participants were struggling to adjust or cope. Conclusion Despite limited expectations or apprehension, uptake of this intervention was demonstrated. Understanding why people with dementia and carers accept intervention offers can inform what occupational therapists provide and how it is offered. Further research is required to determine the occupational therapy interventions people with dementia and carers might find supportive at different stages of the disease trajectory.

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Govender, Pragashnie, December M. Mpanza, Tarryn Carey, Kwenzile Jiyane, Bicolé Andrews, and Sam Mashele. "Exploring Cultural Competence amongst OT Students." Occupational Therapy International 2017 (2017): 1–8. http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2017/2179781.

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Occupational therapy relies primarily on communication between the therapist and client for effective intervention. Adequate communication may be influenced by language and cultural differences between the therapist and client. Cultural competence in relation to language and culture is thus a vital part in practice. Limited research exists on cultural competence in occupational therapy students. This study thus aimed to explore the cultural competence of final year students and their perceptions of their own cultural competence, with respect to language and culture in their practice as students. An explorative qualitative study design was utilised with a nonprobability purposeful sample of 21 final year undergraduate students at a tertiary institute in South Africa. Three focus groups were conducted, comprising between 6 and 8 students in each group. Thematic analysis using inductive reasoning was undertaken in order to analyse the students’ experiences and understanding of cultural competence. Findings of the study suggest that cultural competence, in relation to language and culture, influences the occupational therapy intervention process. It was shown to both positively and negatively influence intervention through supporting or hindering rapport building, client centeredness, and effective intervention.

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Heri, Mochamad, Ni Made Dwi Yunica Astriani, Komang Gde Trisna Purwantara, and Putu Devi Kurnia Sari. "Terapi Okupasi Memasang Tali Sepatu terhadap Motorik Halus pada Anak Tunagrahita Sedang." Jurnal Keperawatan Silampari 4, no. 1 (December 29, 2020): 239–47. http://dx.doi.org/10.31539/jks.v4i1.1771.

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The purpose of this study was to determine the effect of occupational therapy on attaching shoelaces to the improvement of fine motor skills in mentally disabled children in SLB N 1 Badung. This research method is quantitative research with pre-experimental research design pre-post test one group design. The result of univariate analysis of the intervention of 41 respondents before being given occupational therapy for fine motor development was 1.20, and after being given occupational therapy, fine motor development was 1.41. The results of this study showed the average fine motor development during the pre-test was 1.20. After being given the occupational therapy treatment of attaching shoelaces, the average fine motor development was 1.41. Data analysis results with the Wilcoxon test get a value of 0.003 or p <α (0.05). In conclusion, occupational therapy influences placing shoelaces on fine motor skills in children with moderate mental retardation in SLB N 1 Badung. Keywords: Fine Motoric, Occupational Therapy, Impairment

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Dietz de Loos, D. A. E., S. Ronsmans, M. E. Cornet, P. W. Hellings, V. Hox, W. J. Fokkens, and S. Reitsma. "Occupational exposure influences control of disease in patients with chronic rhinosinusitis." Rhinology journal 59, no. 4 (August 1, 2021): 380–86. http://dx.doi.org/10.4193/rhin21.091.

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Background: Chronic rhinosinusitis (CRS) is a frequent condition that is treated by endoscopic sinus surgery (ESS) when medical treatment fails. Irritating or sensitizing airborne agents can contribute to uncontrolled CRS. A prior study showed a linear correlation between occupational exposure and the number of ESS. Methods: In this cross-sectional study we tested the hypothesis that occupational exposure is a risk for undergoing ESS. We sent questionnaires enquiring occupational exposure in patients with CRS with nasal polyps (CRSwNP) or CRS without nasal polyps (CRSsNP). An expert assessed blindly the reported work exposures to inhaled agents. The relationship between occupational exposure on undergoing ESS was analysed. Results: Among all patients who underwent ESS (n=343), 30% reported a relevant occupational exposure, which is significantly higher than the 4.8% found among CRS patients that underwent no prior sinus surgery (n=21). Besides occupational exposure, self-reported doctor-diagnosed asthma were independent variables contributing to the chance of undergoing ESS. Conclusion: In our study we confirm occupational exposure as a risk factor for uncontrolled CRS, if defined by undergoing ESS. In CRS patients with uncontrolled symptoms, despite maximal conservative therapy, the clinician should explore the possible contribution of occupational exposure.

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Colquhoun, Heather L., Rafat Islam, Katrina J. Sullivan, Jane Sandercock, Sandy Steinwender, and Jeremy M. Grimshaw. "Behaviour Change Domains Likely to Influence Occupational Therapist Use of the Canadian Occupational Performance Measure." Occupational Therapy International 2020 (May 15, 2020): 1–12. http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2020/3549835.

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Introduction. Occupational therapists have shown low adoption rates for many evidence-based practices. One such practice is the limited uptake of standardized outcome measures such as the Canadian Occupational Performance Measure. Use of this measure has not consistently translated into practice despite decades of encouragement. Theory-based approaches to understanding healthcare provider behaviour change are needed if we are to realize the goal of attaining practice that is in keeping with evidence. This study utilized the Theoretical Domains Framework, a theory-based approach for understanding barriers to evidence-based practice, in order to increase our understanding of the limited uptake of the Canadian Occupational Performance Measure in occupational therapy practice. Methods. Theoretical Domains Framework methods were followed. First, primary data was collected from occupational therapists through semistructured interviews that focused on key behaviour change domains as they related to the use of the Canadian Occupational Performance Measure. Two independent researchers coded interview data into domains, derived belief statements from the data, and used belief strength, conflict, and frequency to determine the more and less influential domains for using the Canadian Occupational Performance Measure. Results. Interviews with 15 practicing occupational therapists across a range of practice areas yielded six key behaviour change domains for increasing the use of the Canadian Occupational Performance Measure. The more relevant domains were Social influences, Social professional role and identity, Beliefs about consequences, Beliefs about capabilities, Skills, and Behavioural regulation). The other eight domains were found to be less relevant. Conclusion. We identified important domains and beliefs that influence the use of the Canadian Occupational Performance Measure by occupational therapists. Results inform our understanding of the use of this measure in practice and identify potential targets for behaviour change interventions.

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McGrath, Colleen, and Ann Marie Corrado. "The environmental factors that influence technology adoption for older adults with age-related vision loss." British Journal of Occupational Therapy 82, no. 8 (December 7, 2018): 493–501. http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/0308022618813247.

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IntroductionWith the increasing proportion of older adults aging with vision loss, low-vision assistive devices can help to support occupational engagement; however, such devices are grossly underused among this population. The overarching purpose of this project was to examine the environmental factors that influence technology adoption for older adults with age-related vision loss.MethodsA one-day workshop, which utilized a variety of hands-on methods including Show & Tell, Technology Interaction, and an “App” Assessment activity, was conducted. A total of 19 participants attended the workshop, including 10 older adults with age-related vision loss, six caregivers, one healthcare provider, and two technology industry professionals.ResultsA total of four themes emerged, including: (1) making life harder; (2) relying on support networks; (3) factoring in the pragmatics; and (4) not me, not yet. These themes illustrate the various ways that environmental factors, including physical, social, cultural, and institutional/political factors, influence decision-making regarding technology adoption by older adults with age-related vision loss.ConclusionThis paper demonstrates several environmental factors that influence low-vision assistive device adoption among older adults with age-related vision loss. With their holistic view of clients, including an appreciation for environmental influences, occupational therapists are well positioned to help identify those environmental barriers limiting low-vision assistive device adoption and use.

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Wood, Wendy. "Environmental Influences upon the Social Choices, Occupational Behaviours and Adaptedness of Zoo Chimpanzees: Relevance to Occupational Therapy." Scandinavian Journal of Occupational Therapy 5, no. 3 (January 1998): 119–31. http://dx.doi.org/10.3109/11038129809035737.

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Reed, Kirk Douglas, and Brian Field. "Resituating Aotearoa New Zealand mental health legislation in the context of social and occupational justice." Aotearoa New Zealand Social Work 29, no. 3 (September 25, 2017): 55–65. http://dx.doi.org/10.11157/anzswj-vol29iss3id306.

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INTRODUCTION: Social work and occupational therapy mental health practitioners face a range of tensions in relation to statutory obligations in the context of maintaining a focus on the ideals of social or occupational justice.APPROACH: The aim of this article is to highlight some of the complexities for social work and occupational therapy practitioners in an environment dominated by a medico-legal worldview. Those complexities include creating and maintaining a therapeutic relationship, adhering to legal obligations; and staying focused on professional values and beliefs. We have explored notions of social justice and occupational justice and undertaken a descriptive chronological review of Aotearoa New Zealand mental health legislation.IMPLICATIONS: We have provided an insight in to some of the key factors that have influenced the development of mental health legislation in this country in relation to social and occupational justice. We have considered how the medico-legal worldview influences staying true to the notions of social and occupational justice and have made suggestions for change relative to practice and the legislation.

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Clements, Linda G., and William A. Mackay. "Respiratory and Head Position Influences on Late Stretch Reflexes." Canadian Journal of Occupational Therapy 60, no. 2 (June 1993): 61–69. http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/000841749306000202.

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The purpose of this study was to determine the relative effects of the asymmetric tonic neck reflex (ATNR) and of respiration on the upper limb, as measured by their influence on the stretch reflexes. Long latency stretch reflexes (M2 and M3) were induced in elbow muscles of human subjects. The subject's right forearm was strapped into a manipulandum. The forearm was perturbed with a torque test pulse at a fixed interval prior to an intended forearm movement. It was found that both the M2 and M3 reflexes, in triceps or brachialis muscles were significantly increased when perturbations were delivered during inspiration as compared to expiration. Rotated head positions to the right or left could also significantly alter reflex magnitude but there was no consistent pattern among subjects. The clinical implications of these findings are discussed.

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Meeson, Beverley. "Occupational Therapy in Community Mental Health, Part 2: Factors Influencing Intervention Choice." British Journal of Occupational Therapy 61, no. 2 (February 1998): 57–62. http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/030802269806100203.

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Part 1 of this article examined how frequently various intervention media were chosen by 12 occupational therapists working in community mental health. An emphasis on anxiety management, problem solving and supportive counselling techniques was evident. In part 2, these therapists' rationale for therapy choices is explored. The influence of personal perspective and context, that is, policy, organisation of services, division of labour within the team and resources at their disposal, set the boundaries for the therapists' intervention repertoire. Individual interventions were chosen on the basis of utility and client-centred values. The therapists expressed a preference for instigating activity participation by their clients in their locality and homes rather than doing activities with them in a contrived simulation of daily life. These influences are discussed and the extent to which activity-centred analysis or client-centred problem solving is dominant in this setting is questioned. It is clear that some therapists would see certain elements to be important to enable good practice in this working context. These and further implications for educators and practitioners are explored.

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Cheung, Yvonne, Surya Shah, and Steven Muncer. "An Exploratory Investigation of Undergraduate Students' Perceptions of Cultural Awareness." British Journal of Occupational Therapy 65, no. 12 (December 2002): 543–50. http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/030802260206501203.

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As the British population becomes increasingly diverse, cultural differences pose challenges for health and social care workers. The aim of this exploratory study was to investigate occupational therapy students' perceptions of cultural issues and their perceived level of cultural awareness. A self-administered questionnaire was designed to target the occupational therapy students from a university occupational therapy degree course in the North East of England. Fifty-one of the 65 questionnaires were completed. Two questionnaires were returned as address unknown and, therefore, were excluded from the study. The overall response rate was 81%. The results showed that the students seemed to have a positive attitude towards cultural influences on occupational therapy services. However, a lack of knowledge and skills about different cultures was expressed. The need for more information and education on these issues was emphasised. The findings confirmed that there was a significant negative correlation between the stage of education and training and the amount of exposure to cultural issues in occupational therapy theory. This study offers some insights, which would be beneficial in the development of a culturally sensitive education curriculum and the provision of quality occupational therapy services for people from different cultural commitments.

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White, Jennifer H., Lynette MacKenzie, Parker Magin, and Michael R. P. Pollack. "The Occupational Experience of Stroke Survivors in a Community Setting." OTJR: Occupation, Participation and Health 28, no. 4 (September 1, 2008): 160–67. http://dx.doi.org/10.3928/15394492-20080901-05.

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The objective of this study was to explore the long-term experience of community-dwelling stroke survivors and identify influences on occupational engagement after stroke. In-depth, semi-structured interviews were conducted with 12 participants and a grounded theory approach was used for data analysis. Six men and 6 women between 42 and 92 years of age participated in this study. Time post-stroke varied between 1, 3, and 5 years. The findings identified three key themes from the data. The core theme “I can't” described changes in occupational engagement. The core theme “I feel” identified feelings associated with managing struggles in life as a result of stroke. The core theme “But now” identified modulating factors in adjustment to the experience of stroke. A concerning finding for the health system was the extent of depressive symptomatology attributed to reduced occupational engagement. This calls for improved assessment and education regarding mood changes post-stroke and should be underpinned by interventions. The essential role of occupational therapists in this context is to provide support and education regarding mood changes and to promote participation after stroke.

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Lecours, Alexandra, Nancy Baril, and Marie-Josée Drolet. "What is Professionalism in Occupational Therapy? A Concept Analysis: Qu’est-ce que le professionnalisme en ergothérapie? Analyse de ce concept." Canadian Journal of Occupational Therapy 88, no. 2 (March 8, 2021): 117–30. http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/0008417421994377.

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Background. Professionalism has been given different definitions over time. These are, commonly theoretical and difficult to operationalize. Purpose. This study aimed to provide an operational definition of the concept of professionalism in occupational therapy. Method. Based on a concept analysis design, a meta-narrative review was conducted to extract information from 30 occupational therapy manuscripts. Findings. Professionalism is a complex competence defined by the manifestation of distinct attitudes and behaviours that support excellence in the occupational therapy practice. In addition, professionalism is forged and evolves according to personal and environmental characteristics. The manifestation of professionalism can lead to positive consequences for occupational therapists, clients, and the discipline, notably contributing to a positive and strong professional identity. Moreover, professionalism is also subject to cultural influences, which leads to variations in its development, manifestations, and consequences. Implications. This study offers a contemporary operational definition of professionalism and levers to promote its development and maintenance.

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Heath, Lesley Anne. "The Use of Self-Directed Learning during Fieldwork Education: The Students' Perspective." British Journal of Occupational Therapy 59, no. 11 (November 1996): 515–19. http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/030802269605901108.

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The University of Derby is committed to educational strategies that develop reflective practice and lifelong learning in occupational therapy education. Self-directed learning is implemented during fieldwork placements, enabling students to become active in the learning process and integrating the individual's previous experiences, application of knowledge and present learning needs. The principles of self-directed learning adopted by the university also involve students in setting and evaluating their own aims and objectives, writing a learning contract and negotiating reports with fieldwork educators. The aims of the study were to consider whether students used the principles of self-directed learning during fieldwork placements and what influenced their use. The method was a two-stage process, involving a questionnaire and semi-structured interviews. The subjects were in their final year of education. The results showed an overall increase in the use of the principles of self-directed learning at the end of 3 years' education. From the six interviews conducted, the occupational therapy department, the style of supervision and the university procedure were identified as the main influences on the use of self-directed learning during placements.

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Friedland, Judith. "Why Crafts? Influences on the Development of Occupational Therapy in Canada from 1890 to 1930." Canadian Journal of Occupational Therapy 70, no. 4 (October 2003): 204–12. http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/000841740307000403.

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Ripat, Jacquie, Pamela Wener, and Kendra Dobinson. "The Development of Client-Centredness in Student Occupational Therapists." British Journal of Occupational Therapy 76, no. 5 (May 2013): 217–24. http://dx.doi.org/10.4276/030802213x13679275042681.

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Introduction: While the occupational therapy profession emphasizes the importance of a client-centred approach, the student perspective on development of client-centredness has been absent in the research literature. The purpose of this grounded theory study was to gain an understanding of occupational therapy students' perceptions of the curricular and practice experiences that contributed to their client-centred development. Method: Study participants were recruited from three cohorts (n = 29) of an entry-level Canadian occupational therapy programme: students from two separate years of an occupational therapy programme, and graduates from the programme who were 1 year into practice. Researchers conducted six focus groups using a semi-structured interview guide; focus group transcripts were reviewed to develop a coding scheme. Emergent categories were collapsed to develop overarching themes. Findings: Six developmental themes were constructed: Internalizing client-centredness; Relationship building; Who is the client?; Systems influences; Academic/practice discrepancy; and Power and control. Each theme was of greater or lesser emphasis at different points, and participants revisited and expanded upon themes throughout their academic programme. Conclusion: Academic and placement educators can use the findings of the study to understand how student occupational therapists develop client-centredness. Educators can use this understanding to implement strategies to intentionally foster client-centred development in students at opportune times.

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Lockie, Diana M. "The Influences upon the Management of Mental Health Services this Century." British Journal of Occupational Therapy 52, no. 1 (January 1989): 21–22. http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/030802268905200108.

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This article reviews, from a historical perspective, the sociological, economic and policy changes that have influenced the delivery of care to long-term mentally ill people this century. It takes account of developments in Europe and North America, including advances in scientific knowledge which have allowed new therapeutic intervention to be pursued.

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Way, Mary. "Parasympathetic and Sympathetic Influences in Neuro-Occupation Pertaining to Play." Occupational Therapy In Health Care 12, no. 1 (January 2000): 71–86. http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/j003v12n01_06.

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Way, Mary. "Parasympathetic and Sympathetic Influences in Neuro-Occupation Pertaining to Play." Occupational Therapy In Health Care 12, no. 1 (December 28, 2004): 71–86. http://dx.doi.org/10.1300/j003v12n01_06.

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Turgeon, Jean, and John A. Hay. "Male Occupational Therapists in Ontario: A Survey of Work-Related Issues." Canadian Journal of Occupational Therapy 61, no. 5 (December 1994): 277–84. http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/000841749406100508.

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Job satisfaction greatly influences an individual's decision to remain in his or her work situation. In many studies, one of the primary reasons for men leaving the profession of occupational therapy was due to job dissatisfaction. The purpose of this study was to further investigate the issue of job satisfaction in male occupational therapists. In March 1992, a survey was mailed to all (n=82) male occupational therapists practicing in Ontario. A 67% (n=55) response rate was obtained. This study addressed several factors pertaining to job satisfaction and other work-related issues. When using the median years of OT work experience (ie. seven) to divide the sample, two items were found to be significantly different when using one-way analyses of variance (ANOVA's): “satisfaction with the standing of the profession” and cumulative “satisfaction variable” items. In this study, less experienced male occupational therapists reported themselves to be less satisfied, more inclined to leave the profession or pursue another profession, but did not feel more isolated than their more experienced counterparts. The means of all items revealed a feeling of dissatisfaction on the Likert-scale used in this survey. Although no statistical significance could be achieved, a clear trend existed toward a lower level of satisfaction among the less experienced group.

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Andonian, Lynne. "International Educational Experiences: Influences on Student Intercultural Communication, Interprofessional Attitudes, and Professional Identity." American Journal of Occupational Therapy 72, no. 4_Supplement_1 (November 1, 2018): 7211510178p1. http://dx.doi.org/10.5014/ajot.2018.72s1-po4017.

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Hellweg, Stephanie. "Effectiveness of Physiotherapy and Occupational Therapy after Traumatic Brain Injury in the Intensive Care Unit." Critical Care Research and Practice 2012 (2012): 1–5. http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2012/768456.

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Physiotherapy and occupational therapy are frequently administered in intensive care units (ICUs) after traumatic brain injury (TBI) to promote recovery. The increasing economic pressure and the growing need for evidence of therapeutic effectiveness are reasons for reviewing the currently available scientific data. The databases of OTseeker, PEDro, Medline, and Cochrane were searched for studies on frequently applied therapeutic procedures in the ICU following a TBI. It becomes evident that the currently available data on physiotherapy and occupational therapy are very limited. Consequently, it is not possible to give conclusive recommendations within an evidence-based context. Studies of other neurological disorders indicate that early mobilisation positively influences outcome parameters such as the ability to walk. It can be concluded from three studies that physiotherapy for the prevention or treatment of ventilator-associated pneumonia is not effective. The proof of effectiveness for other physiotherapeutic and occupational therapy interventions must still be demonstrated.

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Martin, Joan E. "The Role of Body Image in the Development of Bulimia." British Journal of Occupational Therapy 52, no. 7 (July 1989): 262–65. http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/030802268905200705.

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