The motivational theories behind five theoretical approaches in occupational therapy that claim to be generic are explained. With the exception of the occupational behavior approach, the motivational perspectives are only implied features of the following other occupational therapy approaches discussed: object relations analysis, action consequence approach, recapitulation of ontogenesis, and d...

Musculoskeletal conditions are the second greatest cause of disability worldwide, and chronic musculoskeletal conditions affect nearly the same percentage of the general population as chronic circulatory and respiratory conditions combined. Moreover, people with musculoskeletal conditions experience a significant decline in independence with daily activities and occupational performance, key ar...

This paper explores why occupational therapists use arts and crafts as therapeutic modalities. Beginning with the turn-of-the-century origins of occupational therapy, the paper traces the similarities and differences in the ideas and beliefs of the founders of occupational therapy and the proponents of the arts-and-crafts movement.

Glen Gillen, EdD, OTR, FAOTA, is Associate Professor of Rehabilitation and Regenerative Medicine (Occupational Therapy), Columbia University Medical Center, New York, NY; [email protected] Gillen, G. (2015). Guest Editorial—What is the evidence for the effectiveness of interventions to improve occupational performance after stroke? American Journal of Occupational Therapy, 69, 6901170010. http:...

Glen Gillen, EdD, OTR, FAOTA, is Associate Professor of Clinical Occupational Therapy, Programs in Occupational Therapy, Columbia University, 710 West 168th Street, 8th Floor, New York, NY 10032; [email protected] The American Occupational Therapy Association’s (AOTA’s) Centennial Vision states, “We envision that occupational therapy is a powerful, widely recognized, science-driven, and evidenc...

Family-centered occupational therapy services are based on a collaborative relationship that does not always come easily. Role performance in parenting a child with special needs and being a consumer of occupational therapy services can be partially understood in terms of environmental context. Although occupational therapists recognize the need to adjust services to the cultural and economic b...

Thzs is the first in a serzes of artzcles addressing critical issues facing the profession. Those issues are presented to inform members of their complexity and to provide members with specific actions they can take to support the continued strengthemng of the role of occupational therapy in health and educatzon. Thzs article was prepared by Jane D. Davy, OTR, and Mary Peters, M.S., OTR, Govern...

Background: Occupational therapy services to youth with trauma experiences and mental health challenges may follow unique practice concepts that deserve be explored illuminated. The study aimed explore identify shared have been guiding the occupational of a community-based program serving population.