'The strongest evidence for adult, mental health occupational therapy services seems to be for occupation- and lifestyle-based interventions (Kirsh et al., 2019). This is why we want to set focus on these types of intervention and outline how they – according to existing evidence – can be used to promote mental health.' Open access article - no login required.
The aims of this review were to synthesise the outcomes of sensory approaches for adults with a severe or profound and multiple learning disabilities and describe the key intervention components. To read the full article, choose Open Athens “Institutional Login” and search for “Midlands Partnership”.
This study explored the participant and caregiver experiences of CS-ADL (Cognitive Stimulation in Activities of Daily Living), an activities of daily living-focused group cognitive stimulation program for individuals with mild-to-moderate dementia. Open access article - no login required
This article incorporates and evaluates public and health professional involvement in a mixed methods review of occupational therapy for self-management of rheumatoid arthritis (RA). Open access article - no login required.
This study suggests that scale modelling enables health, well-being and independence for veterans if found meaningful by them. To read the full article, choose Open Athens “Institutional Login” and search for “Midlands Partnership”.
Upper limb apraxia is a post stroke disorder affecting the persons’ ability to perform everyday activities. This review aimed to determine the effectiveness of interventions on occupational performance outcomes. To read the full article, choose Open Athens “Institutional Login” and search for “Midlands Partnership”.
This study explored treatment of executive functioning impairment in adults after acquired brain injury (ABI), clinician’s confidence and support received, in a sample of occupational therapists in the United Kingdom. To read the full article, choose Open Athens “Institutional Login” and search for “Midlands Partnership”.
The aim of this study was to evaluate the feasibility of implementing the Parkinson Wellness Recovery Moves intervention into the treatment of patients with Parkinson's disease, within an inpatient rehabilitation hospital. To read the full article, choose Open Athens “Institutional Login” and search for “Midlands Partnership”.
This study aimed to investigate the effectiveness of modifying the home environment on falls in older adults with dementia. To read the full article, choose Open Athens “Institutional Login” and search for “Midlands Partnership”.
This research examines how close family members consider themselves to contribute to the activities, routines and occupational identity of their elderly relatives with dementia who reside in long-term residential care, and the factors that support or challenge their involvement. To read the full article, choose Open Athens “Institutional Login” and search for “Midlands Partnership”.
Mental well-being is associated with positive outcomes throughout the life course. This study aims to examine interventions delivered by allied health professionals (AHPs) to alleviate community stressors adversely impacting public mental health and well-being. To read the full article, choose Open Athens “Institutional Login” and search for “Midlands Partnership”.
This study aimed to understand the lived experiences of people with learning disabilities taking part in a gardening group. To read the full article, choose Open Athens “Institutional Login” and search for “Midlands Partnership”.
The aim of this study was to explore the lived experiences of a group of older adults involved in a range of occupational-focused leisure activities provided by the Weekday Wow Factor, a small social enterprise led by an occupational therapist to understand their perceptions of positive ageing and occupational participation. To read the full article, choose Open Athens “Institutional Login” and search for “Midlands Partnership”.
This systematic review aims to make explicit how therapists can optimise their collaboration with parents of young children with developmental disabilities, according to the perspectives of parents and therapists. To read the full article, choose Open Athens “Institutional Login” and search for “Midlands Partnership”.
We all have a part to play in practice-based placement learning, facilitating the development of macro and micro professional identities across the four pillars of practice, for tomorrow’s occupational therapists. What role do you think you can you play? To read the full article, choose Open Athens “Institutional Login” and search for “Midlands Partnership”.
Research priority number 6 of the RCOT research and development strategy queries ‘How can OT services be more inclusive of mental and physical health?’ The intention is this should be a definitive research question but rather be a starting point from which research questions can be generated. To read the full article, choose Open Athens “Institutional Login” and search for “Midlands Partnership”.
The aim of this study was to describe close relatives’ perspectives of the everyday activities of older adults who are repeatedly readmitted to hospital and discharged to home. To read the full article, choose Open Athens “Institutional Login” and search for “Midlands Partnership”.
In 2019, The Royal College of Occupational Therapists (RCOT) embarked on a major collaborative project with the James Lind Alliance (JLA) to define the top 10 occupational therapy research priorities. The 8th research priority identified was ‘What is the role or impact of occupational therapy in reducing hospital admissions?’ To read the full article, choose Open Athens “Institutional Login” and search for “Midlands Partnership”.
The National Clinical Guideline for Stroke 2023 (Intercollegiate Stroke Working Party, 2023) marks a new ambition for stroke rehabilitation. Over the next two editions of The British Journal of Occupational Therapy, we will firstly present the new recommendations most pertinent to occupational therapists and secondly explore the opportunities and challenges these recommendations present for occupational therapy practice across the stroke pathway. To read the full article, choose Open Athens “Institutional Login” and search for “Midlands Partnership”.
Occupational therapy can play an important role in helping Muslims facing microaggressions in several ways. By addressing the physical, psychological, and social effects of microaggressions, occupational therapists can help Muslims to cope with these experiences and improve their overall well-being. To read the full article, choose Open Athens “Institutional Login” and search for “Midlands Partnership”.