Occupational therapy, cancer, and occupation-centred practice: impact of training in the model of human occupation.

Introduction: This study examined the influence of training in an occupation-centred model on the practice of occupational therapists working in a cancer hospital. There is an increased need for occupation-based rehabilitation services for individuals with and surviving cancer. Incorporating an occupation-centred model into practice has unique challenges for occupational therapists working in oncology settings.

Long-Term Impact of Model of Human Occupation Training on Therapeutic Reasoning.

This general qualitative study explores occupational therapists' perspectives related to the long-term impact of Model of Human Occupation (MOHO) training on therapeutic reasoning in practice. MOHO is a widely used, occupation-focused theory that promotes participation and engagement in meaningful activities for occupational adaptation. One-on-one, semi-structured interviews were conducted with six occupational therapists at a cancer rehabilitation center who previously underwent systematic MOHO training.

Physiological Effects of Aquatic Exercise in Pregnant Women on Bed Rest.

This pilot study examined the effectiveness of an Aquatic Exercise Program (AEP) provided by an occupational therapist for pregnant women on hospitalized bed rest. Researchers conducted a retrospective analysis of medical records of hospitalized pregnant women comparing those who attended an AEP (n = 19) to a control group who received no AEP (n = 12). Statistical tests were used to assess evidence of differences in length of gestation as well as blood pressure and amniotic fluid index (AFI) at discharge.