A Scoping Review of Environmental Factors That Impact Driving with Arthritis: Considerations for Occupational Therapy

Review question/objectiveThe purpose of this proposed review is twofold: first, to understand the role of occupational therapy presented in the musicians’ health literature; and second, to explore the potential for this role.IntroductionThe intense movement, awkward postures, concentration and emotional communication required of musicians can place them at increased risk of music-related health conditions, such as musculoskeletal disorders and performance anxiety. The development of music-related health conditions can be emotionally and financially devastating. The role of occupational therapy in musicians’ health has been previously discussed; however, no rigorous reviews of the scholarly literature have been published. We will, therefore, undertake a scoping review with the following research questions: (1) what is known about the role of occupational therapy in instrumental musicians’ health? and (2) what is the potential role of occupational therapy in musicians’ health?Methods and analysisA preliminary search of Medline, CINAHL, SCOPUS and Web of Science was previously undertaken by the first author to determine the extent of the research on this topic and to confirm that no other reviews have been conducted or are in progress. Study selection and analysis will follow the Joanna Briggs Institute and the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses extension for scoping reviews guidelines for conducting a scoping review.Ethics and disseminationFormal ethics approval is not required at our institution for a review of published literature. The results of this review will be shared through peer-reviewed publications, conference presentations and traditional and social media.

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Occupational Therapy Interventions in Adults with Multiple Sclerosis or Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis: A Scoping Review

International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health ◽

10.3390/ijerph18041432 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 18 (4) ◽

pp. 1432

Author(s):

Luis De-Bernardi-Ojuel ◽

Laura Torres-Collado ◽

Manuela García-de-la-Hera

Keyword(s):

Multiple Sclerosis ◽

Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis ◽

Occupational Therapy ◽

Scoping Review ◽

Adult Population ◽

Falls Prevention ◽

Targeted Interventions ◽

Therapy Interventions ◽

Occupational Therapy Interventions ◽

Lateral Sclerosis

This scoping review aims to describe occupational therapy interventions carried out with multiple sclerosis (MS) and amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) patients in occupational therapy. A peer review of the literature was conducted in different databases: Pubmed, Scopus, Web of Science and Embase, and in some occupational therapy journals. A search of the literature published was carried out before December 2019. The inclusion criteria were as follows: (1) articles evaluating the intervention of occupational therapy in MS or ALS including experimental, randomized, nonrandomized and exploratory studies; (2) written in English or Spanish; (3) adult population (over 18 years old). The initial search identified 836 articles of which we included 32 divided into four areas of intervention: fatigue-targeted interventions, cognitive interventions, physical interventions and others. Only 16 studies were carried out exclusively by occupational therapists. Most occupational therapy interventions are aimed at fatigue and physical rehabilitation. The majority of the studies in our review included MS patients, with little representation from the ALS population. These interventions have shown an improvement in perceived fatigue, manual dexterity, falls prevention and improvement in cognitive aspects such as memory, communication, depression and quality of life in the MS and ALS populations.

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Habits and Health Promotion in Occupational Therapy: A Scoping Review

Annals of International Occupational Therapy ◽

10.3928/24761222-20210921-04 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 4 (4) ◽

Author(s):

Erin Epley ◽

Jarrett Wolske ◽

Jenica Lee ◽

Mansha Mirza ◽

Gail Fisher

Keyword(s):

Health Promotion ◽

Occupational Therapy ◽

Scoping Review

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Understanding professional identity in occupational therapy: A scoping review

Scandinavian Journal of Occupational Therapy ◽

10.1080/11038128.2021.1974548 ◽

2021 ◽

pp. 1-23

Author(s):

Kim Walder ◽

Michelle Bissett ◽

Matthew Molineux ◽

Gail Whiteford

Keyword(s):

Occupational Therapy ◽

Professional Identity ◽

Scoping Review

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Occupational therapy rehabilitation for sarcoma patients following limb salvage surgery: a scoping review

Disability and Rehabilitation ◽

10.1080/09638288.2019.1620874 ◽

2019 ◽

Vol 43 (2) ◽

pp. 284-296 ◽

Cited By ~ 1

Author(s):

Clare McKenzie ◽

Karen Barker

Keyword(s):

Occupational Therapy ◽

Limb Salvage ◽

Scoping Review ◽

Salvage Surgery ◽

Limb Salvage Surgery

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The Role of Occupational Therapy in Managing Food Selectivity of Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder: A Scoping Review

Children ◽

10.3390/children8111024 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 8 (11) ◽

pp. 1024

Author(s):

Laura Reche-Olmedo ◽

Laura Torres-Collado ◽

Laura María Compañ-Gabucio ◽

Manuela Garcia-de-la-Hera

Keyword(s):

Autism Spectrum Disorder ◽

Occupational Therapy ◽

Scoping Review ◽

Occupational Therapists ◽

Children With Autism ◽

Autism Spectrum ◽

Food Selectivity ◽

Spectrum Disorder ◽

Journal Citation Reports ◽

Children With Asd

Food selectivity is common in children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD). It can be defined as the unwillingness to eat common or new foods, resulting in a lack of variety in the diet or limited food consumption for multiple reasons, such as inflexibility or sensory alterations. We conducted a peer scoping review to describe the interventions that are carried out from occupational therapy (OT) in children with ASD with food selectivity. Two authors independently searched the databases PubMed, Scopus, Web of Science, and EMBASE, as well as the OT journals indexed in Journal Citation Reports. Articles exploring OT interventions in children (≤12 years) with ASD and food selectivity, published in Spanish or English, with experimental design, and with full text available were included. Of the 1445 articles identified, 8 articles met the inclusion criteria. Three main intervention categories were identified: sensory–behavioral, family focused, and other interventions. Most of the interventions from OT were aimed at treating sensory–behavioral aspects. Only three articles described interventions led exclusively by occupational therapists, and the rest were led by a multidisciplinary team. Finally, although these interventions are not exclusive to OT, occupational therapists can participate together with other professionals as an essential component in the treatment of food selectivity in children with ASD.

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