functional independence

I think you will find some informations on these websites

- https://www.anfe.fr/ (France)

- https://www.oeq.org/ (Canada)

Great! Thank you for sharing.

Dear Hassan, here is an interesting study on the topic:

Thompson-Hodgetts S, Magill-Evans J. Sensory-based approaches in intervention for children with autism spectrum disorder: Influences on occupational therapists' recommendations and perceived benefits. Am J Occup Ther 2018;72(3):7203205020p1-7203205020p8. http://www.terapeutas-ocupacionales.es/assets/files/COPTOA/Bibliotecavirtual/AJOT/Marzo-Abril%202018/7203205020p1.pdf

Dear Hassan, here are more recent highly informative papers on the OT topic:

Parente M, Tofani M, De Santis R, Esposito G, Santilli V, Galeoto G. The role of the occupational therapist in disaster areas: Systematic review. Occup Ther Int 2017;2017:6474761. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5612682/pdf/OTI2017-6474761.pdf

Brown CA, Schell J, Pashniak LM. Occupational therapists' experience of workplace fatigue: Issues and action. Work 2017;57(4):517-527. https://content.iospress.com/download/work/wor2576?id=work%2Fwor2576

Lindström AC, Bernhardsson S. Evidence-based practice in primary care occupational therapy: A cross-sectional survey in Sweden. Occup Ther Int 2018;2018:5376764. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6230405/pdf/OTI2018-5376764.pdf

Nielsen SS, Christensen JR. Occupational therapy for adults with overweight and obesity: Mapping interventions involving occupational therapists. Occup Ther Int 2018;2018:7412686. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6232807/pdf/OTI2018-7412686.pdf

Alotaibi NM, Manee FS, Murphy LJ, Rassafiani M. Knowledge about and attitudes of interdisciplinary team members toward occupational therapy practice: Implications and future directions. Med Princ Pract 2018 Dec 2. doi: 10.1159/000495915. [Epub ahead of print]. https://www.karger.com/Article/Pdf/495915

Larsson-Lund M, Nyman A. Occupational challenges in a digital society: A discussion inspiring occupational therapy to cross thresholds and embrace possibilities. Scand J Occup Ther. 2019 Jan 19:1-4. doi: 10.1080/11038128.2018.1523457. [Epub ahead of print]. https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/pdf/10.1080/11038128.2018.1523457?needAccess=true

Tavemark S, Hermansson LN, Blomberg K. Enabling activity in palliative care: Focus groups among occupational therapists. BMC Palliat Care 2019;18(1):17. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6367774/pdf/12904_2019_Article_394.pdf

Womack JL, Lilja M, Dickie V, Isaksson G. Occupational therapists' interactions with older adult caregivers: Negotiating priorities and expertise. OTJR (Thorofare N J) 2019;39(1):48-55. https://www.researchgate.net/publication/327604649_Occupational_Therapists%27_Interactions_With_Older_Adult_Caregivers_Negotiating_Priorities_and_Expertise

Eriksson C, Eriksson G, Johansson U, Guidetti S. Occupational therapists' perceptions of implementing a client-centered intervention in close collaboration with researchers: A mixed methods study. Scand J Occup Ther 2019 Mar 24:1-12. doi: 10.1080/11038128.2019.1573917. [Epub ahead of print]. https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/pdf/10.1080/11038128.2019.1573917?needAccess=true

Best wishes from Germany, Martin

Dear Martin Hofmeister,

That is really such an interesting study. Thank you for sharing.

Finn C. Occupational therapists' perceived confidence in the management of concussion: Implications for occupational therapy education. Occup Ther Int 2019;2019:9245153. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6409031/pdf/OTI2019-9245153.pdf

Thank you Martin for such an interesting article to read

Hi Hassan,

I just found the below article that may be of interest. However, it may not answer your initial question about the benefits of occupational therapy, as may none of the other articles brought to your attention. In fact. reiterating the authors of the below paper, "further research involving rigorous designs is needed to establish a solid evidence base for OT interventions in adult mental health".

Although there are many reasons to applaud the intentions of occupational therapy, it appears to me that the above quote - thus far - is relevant for many areas of occupational therapy practice. I believe we should also be careful to distinguish between occupational therapists' "perceived benefits" (i.e., what benefits we think occupational therapy is capable of producing) , and the benefits we have evidence to claim that occupational therapy produces for our clients.

Best wishes,

Tore

Article Occupational Therapy Interventions in Mental Health: A Liter...

Dear Tore,

I appreciate it. OT services in mental health are really important and beneficial.

OTs have a vast scope in reducing the disability by facilitating functional independence.

Thank you for your contribution dear Faizan.

functional independence

Thank you dear Lamnii for your input. OT helps improve functional performance for individuals in terms of independence, safety, and quality.