The American Journal of Occupational Therapy; Bethesda Vol. 72, Iss. 1,  (Jan/Feb 2018): 1-8. [...]Hirao, Kobayashi, Okishima, and Tomokuni (2012) reported that the physical health of older adults was significantly better in groups who experienced flow during important everyday activities than in a group who experienced apathy. [...]we think that careful attention to the challenge-skill balance in client occupations, applying the concept of flow, can be useful in occupational therapy intervention. . To read the full article, log in using your NHS OpenAthens details.