Scandinavian Journal of Occupational Therapy

Cognitive interviews on the Swedish occupational balance questionnaire
Wagman P, Karlsson L, Ekblad N and Håkansson C
The Occupational Balance Questionnaire (OBQ11) is a commonly used instrument for measuring self-rated occupational balance. It needs further development, and therefore an additional 11 tentative items have been developed. One aspect of this is studying the interpretations and reasoning of people responding to the items/instrument.
Occupational therapy in the space of artificial intelligence: Ethical considerations and human-centered efforts
Kaelin VC, Nilsson I and Lindgren H
Artificial intelligence (AI) technology is constantly and rapidly evolving and has the potential to benefit occupational therapy (OT) and OT clients. However, AI developments also pose risks and challenges, for example in relation to the ethical principles of OT. One way to support future AI technology aligned with OT ethical principles may be through human-centered AI (HCAI), an emerging branch within AI research and developments with a notable overlap of OT values and beliefs.
Evaluation of a driving clinical decision pathway for generalist occupational therapists: Pilot test of practice change
Scott HM, Baker AM and Unsworth CA
Few evidence-based resources exist to support generalist occupational therapists address driving in practice. This pilot study aimed to evaluate whether a driving clinical decision pathway can assist generalist occupational therapists to address driving with clients.
Developmental coordination disorder questionnaire - translation and adaptation into Danish
Topor M, Henriksen AH, Ahmt Rohde R, Bugge A, Bundgård Fals E, Jacobsen I, Andersen K and Wienecke J
Developmental Coordination Disorder is a commonly occurring, but poorly recognised developmental condition characterised by difficulties with motor functions. Danish tests of children's motor functioning, which are currently available, are outdated and only applicable up to the age of seven years old. New tools are needed to enable easy and efficient screening of motor difficulties experienced by children living in Denmark.
Dance for Parkinson, multifaceted experiences of persons living with Parkinson's Disease
Andresson I, Björkdahl A, Fristedt S, Bergman P, Filipowicz K, Johansson IK and Santos Tavares Silva I
Dance classes for people with Parkinson's Disease (PD) are offered worldwide; however, further studies are needed to explore patients' experiences of how dance affects well-being.
'It's like someone is holding your hand, an invisible hand': A grounded theory study of participation and personal recovery in Flexible Assertive Community Treatment
Borgh M, Bejerholm U, Argentzell E and Lexén A
Participation in everyday life and personal recovery is often adversely affected for individuals with complex mental health needs. Flexible Assertive Community Treatment (FACT) is a recovery-oriented service targeting participation in everyday life and personal recovery and is thus important to understand from the perspectives of service users.
Defining the future of occupational therapy: A concept analysis of leadership development
Recigno TE, Shepherd J, Kramer P and McHugh Conlin J
In occupational therapy, leadership development is a fundamental skill and social process needed to advance the profession. However, there is scant literature on leadership development. Further examination of leadership development in the occupational therapy literature may provide helpful insights and strengthen the opportunity to study this concept and its efficacy.
Fostering social participation among older adults: Perspectives of stakeholders
Löfgren M, Nyman A, Larsson E and Isaksson G
Fostering social participation for active and healthy ageing among older adults is an urgent issue in a changing society that requires new approaches from occupational therapists as well as from society at large.
Psychometric properties of the arabic version of occupational value with pre-defined ítems
Eklund M, Ekstam L, Hassan M and Bellosta-López P
Perceived occupational value is closely linked with well-being and there is need worldwide for assessment tools that target this phenomenon. The Occupational Value with pre-defined items (OVal-pd), measuring three dimensions of occupational value; concrete, socio-symbolic and self-rewarding, was designed for that purpose.
' transforming the self through vocational rehabilitation for people with acquired brain injury
Kold P, Peoples H, Kristensen HK and Maersk JL
Acquired Brain injury (ABI) causes ripples throughout the occupational and social fabric. It enters people's lives at a significant personal cost, encroaching on people's sense of self. Vocational rehabilitation is a viable venue to regain control of their life and support them in forming a new sense of self. From an occupational perspective, little is known about how vocational rehabilitation can support people through transforming their sense of self.
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Study approaches mediate associations between learning environment and academic performance
Bonsaksen T, Tannoubi A, Stigen L, Gramstad A, Carstensen T and Mørk G
While study approaches have been directly associated with students' academic performance, learning environment factors may play a more indirect role. The aim of this study was (i) to assess learning environment factors as predictors of students' average exam grades, and (ii) whether study approaches mediated associations between learning environment factors and exam grades.
Occupational therapists' experiences of photo-supported conversations - An intervention in primary health care
Nordstrand J, Gunnarsson AB, Wagman P, Hörberg U and Holmgren K
The health-promoting intervention BeWell, which includes photo-supported conversations, is intended for people with stress-related illnesses. Its focus is on improving the individual's health and well-being by addressing what contributes to well-being from the patient's own perspective. There is no current knowledge of the experiences of occupational therapists of using BeWell in primary health care. It is thus important to gain knowledge of their experiences of using this intervention as part of investigating its feasibility.
The development of pre-registration occupational therapy student perceptions of research and evidence-based practice: A Q-methodology study
Rihtman T, Morgan M and Booth J
Pedagogically sound curricula are needed for occupational therapy (OT) students to adopt evidence-based practice (EBP) principles and internalise EBP within their professional identities. Exploring students' perceptions of this knowledge area can contribute to effective curriculum design.
Perspectives on content and delivery of the ABLE 1.0 intervention programme
Nielsen KT, Bang MB, Pilegaard MS, Hagelskjær V and Wæhrens EE
The occupational therapy intervention programme ABLE 1.0 was designed to enhance the ability to perform activities of daily living in persons living with chronic conditions. There is a need to determine if content and delivery of the ABLE 1.0 are acceptable among occupational therapists (OTs) and clients after having delivered or received the programme, respectively.
"No miracle cure" interface evaluation of a UK suicide prevention app in a Norwegian context
Aasheim KD, Bråthen TH, Reiersen KB, Erichsen MA, Storevik KS and Lund A
600 Norwegians die by suicide annually. Self-help apps may potentially reach and support suicidal individuals, next of kin, bereaved and professionals with educational information, access to suicide emergency help, hotlines, and coping tools. Knowledge regarding feasible app interface for suicide prevention self-help apps in a Norwegian context is however lacking.
"(Not) knowing what you know": Exploring educators' perceptions of critical thinking in occupational therapy
Gilfillan J, Irvine-Brown L, Di Tommaso A, Malfitano APS and Farias L
Critical thinking is key for responsible occupational therapy practice. However, the degree to which educators understand critical thinking and the conceptualizations of such concept in teaching remains unclear.
Measurement properties of the Spanish COPM in older adult rehabilitation inpatients
Capdevila E, Portell M, Penelo E and Rodríguez-Bailón M
To analyse the measurement properties of the Spanish version of the COPM (Canadian Occupational Performance Measure) in older adult rehabilitation inpatients.
Transitioning from an occupational therapy student to a clinically competent occupational therapist - A qualitative study
Sjöberg P and Lexén A
The transition process from being an occupational therapy student to becoming an occupational therapist has been shown to be stressful, with an increased risk of burnout and job turnover. Consequently, there is a need to gain a deeper understanding of this process in order to identify ways of making it easier.
Perceptions of unilluminated occupations a survey of Danish occupational therapists
Mønsted N, Mahaffey L, Jessen Winge C and Larsen AE
In occupational therapy and -science positive aspects of occupation are highlighted. Recently, this discourse has been questioned, as it might leave out occupations - referred to as unilluminated occupations (UO) - that hold value to people, without fitting the positive ideal.
Creative activities as intervention - Exploring occupational therapists' narrative reasoning
Hansen BW, Pedersen HA, Berring LL and Josephsson S
Creative activities as intervention (CaI) in mental health promotes recovery and is an important part of occupational therapy practice. Yet few studies have explored occupational therapists' reasoning about using CaI to trace tacit knowledge.