Strengthening problem-solving skills through occupational therapy to improve older adults' occupational performance - A systematic review.

Evidence supports the role of occupational therapy (OT) for older adults, and therapeutic use of problem solving may provide a way to improve older adult's occupational performance. To assess the effectiveness and describe the contents of OT interventions aimed at improving older adults' occupational performance by strengthening their problem-solving skills. This systematic review followed the phases recommended by the Cochrane Collaboration.