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Sensory Integration Approaches for Children and Youth in Occupational Therapy Practice
Am J Occup Ther. 2023 Nov 1;77(Suppl 3):7713410230. doi: 10.5014/ajot.2023.77S3004.ABSTRACTThis AOTA Position Statement describes the role of occupational therapy practitioners in providing services to children and youth with a variety of sensory processing patterns and sensory integrative dysfunction. It also serves as a resource for policymakers, funding and reimbursement sources, and caregivers.PMID:38175825 | DOI:10.5014/ajot.2023.77S3004 (Source: The American Journal of Occupational Therapy)
Source: The American Journal of Occupational Therapy - January 4, 2024 Category: Occupational Health Source Type: research

Guidelines for Contributors to AJOT
Am J Occup Ther. 2023 Nov 1;77(Suppl 3):7713430010. doi: 10.5014/ajot.2023.77S3005.ABSTRACTThe American Journal of Occupational Therapy (AJOT) is the official journal of the American Occupational Therapy Association (AOTA). The primary mission of AJOT is to publish peer-reviewed research examining the effectiveness and efficacy of occupational therapy practice so that occupational therapy professionals can make informed, evidence-based decisions about best practice. In addition, the journal aims to publish (1) research documenting the reliability and validity of occupational therapy instruments; (2) studies demonstrating a...
Source: The American Journal of Occupational Therapy - January 4, 2024 Category: Occupational Health Source Type: research

Implementation of Evidence-Based Practice and Burnout Among Occupational Therapists: The Role of Self-Efficacy
CONCLUSIONS AND RELEVANCE: EBP implementation may serve as an important tool to limit burnout among occupational therapists by fostering their trust in their ability to handle clinical challenges. Further research is needed. Plain-Language Summary: This study explored implementing evidence-based practice (EBP) and its relationships to burnout and work-related self-efficacy among occupational therapists. The study found that self-efficacy mediated the relationships between implementing EBP and burnout. Implementing EBP was associated with higher self-efficacy, which, in turn, was associated with lower burnout among occupati...
Source: The American Journal of Occupational Therapy - January 4, 2024 Category: Occupational Health Authors: Tal Bar-Nizan Debbie Rand Yael Lahav Source Type: research

Path Analysis to Assess Diversity of Occupational Opportunities Within Walking Distance and Community Health
CONCLUSIONS AND RELEVANCE: The results suggest that increased diversity of destinations in a community and opportunities available for social participation within walking distance are associated with better health of residents in the community. Plain-Language Summary: This study highlights how the built environment and opportunities for social participation are associated with a community's overall health. This study found that participation in a variety of group activities contributes to community members' well-being. Understanding how the built environment is related to health outcomes may better equip occupational thera...
Source: The American Journal of Occupational Therapy - January 4, 2024 Category: Occupational Health Authors: Amber Melton Madison Medina Jade Holloway Kinsuk Maitra Source Type: research

Kindergarten Visual-Perceptual and Motor Skills and Behavioral Traits Predict First-Grade Chinese Handwriting Legibility and Speed
CONCLUSIONS AND RELEVANCE: Kindergarteners who perform poorly in spatial relationships, VMI, manual dexterity, and attention are likely to have less legible Chinese handwriting and slow writing speed in first grade. Plain-Language Summary: Children's visual-perceptual and motor skills and behavioral traits in kindergarten can predict their Chinese handwriting legibility and speed in first grade. This study found that kindergarteners who performed poorly in spatial relationships, VMI, manual dexterity, and attention were likely to have less legible Chinese handwriting and slow writing speed in the first grade.PMID:38165221 ...
Source: The American Journal of Occupational Therapy - January 2, 2024 Category: Occupational Health Authors: Yea-Shwu Hwang Ying-Lu Hsiao Pei-Fang Su Jo-Ying Hung Wen-Hui Tsai Source Type: research