A systematic review into the effectiveness of occupational therapy for improving function and participation in activities of everyday life in adults with a diagnosis of depression.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.jad.2020.12.080
Abstract: BACKGROUND Depression is a common mental health disorder, the symptoms of which can disrupt functioning and lead to reduced participation in everyday activities. Occupational therapy is routinely provided for people with such difficulties; however, the… read more here.
Keywords: depression; participation; evidence; occupational therapy ... See more keywords
Effectiveness of occupational therapy interventions in acute geriatric wards: A systematic review.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.maturitas.2019.06.005
Abstract: OBJECTIVE To review the evidence on the effectiveness of specific occupational therapy programs in elderly people hospitalized for acute medical pathology. MATERIALS AND METHODS Relevant randomized clinical trials were selected by searching the main bibliographic… read more here.
Keywords: effectiveness occupational; therapy; occupational therapy; review ... See more keywords
Changes in Electroencephalography and Cardiac Autonomic Function During Craft Activities: Experimental Evidence for the Effectiveness of Occupational Therapy
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DOI: 10.3389/fnhum.2020.621826
Abstract: Occupational therapy often uses craft activities as therapeutic tools, but their therapeutic effectiveness has not yet been adequately demonstrated. The aim of this study was to examine changes in frontal midline theta rhythm (Fmθ) and… read more here.
Keywords: craft; occupational therapy; craft activities; activity ... See more keywords
Effectiveness of Occupational Therapy Services in Mental Health Practice
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DOI: 10.5014/ajot.2018.725001
Abstract: &NA; National behavioral health care efforts have opened opportunities to reignite occupational therapy mental health practice and research. The profession's person‐centered and occupation‐based practice fits well with the growing needs of people with serious mental… read more here.
Keywords: practice; occupational therapy; therapy; mental health ... See more keywords