Perceptions of Occupational Therapy Educators about the Educational Preparation of Occupational Therapists for Designation as Qualified Mental Health Professionals.

This study investigated educators' perspectives on whether occupational therapists were educationally prepared for designation as Qualified Mental Health Professionals (QMHPs) using a cross-sectional survey design followed by interviews to gather qualitative data. Fifty-two educators responded to an electronic survey questionnaire. Six of the 52 participants volunteered for follow-up interviews.

Persons With Dementia and Their Caregivers' Perceptions About Occupational Therapy and Telehealth: A Qualitative Descriptive Study.

Occupational therapy (OT) services provided in the home to a person with dementia can decrease caregiver burden by targeting home modifications, functional performance, and safety. One method to deliver these services is through telehealth. The use of telehealth is expanding rapidly, but there is a current lack of evidence to support the use of telehealth to deliver OT services to persons with dementia.

Clinical Effectiveness of Occupational Therapy in Mental Health: A Meta-Analysis.

Objective: The purpose of this study was to estimate the effectiveness of theory-based occupational therapy interventions in improving occupational performance and well-being among people with a mental health diagnosis.

Method: The meta-analysis included 11 randomized controlled trials with a total of 520 adult participants with a mental health diagnosis. Outcomes were occupational performance, well-being, or both.

Empowering people to change occupational behaviours to address critical global issues.

Background: The greatest threat to human well-being in this century is climate change and related global issues.

Purpose: We examined the effectiveness of the Modified Instrumentalism in Occupational Therapy model as a framework for facilitating occupational behaviour change to address climate change and related issues.

Method: Eleven individuals participated in this mixed-methods single-subject-design study.

A comparison of the Sensory Profile scores of children with autism and an age- and gender-matched sample.

Background: The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reports that autism spectrum disorder (ASD) affects one in 88 children in the United States. The American Psychiatric Association's Diagnostic and Statistical Manual, Text Revision (DSM-IV-TR) defines ASD as a pervasive neurodevelopmental disorder characterized by qualitative impairment in communication and social interaction, and restricted, repetitive and stereotyped behavior patterns. The purpose of this study was to determine whether children with autism differ in their response to sensory input relative to typically developing age- and gender-matched peers.