The purpose of this study was to conduct a matrix method literature review of published
research on the use of creative arts occupations in therapeutic practice. Peer-reviewed …

In this paper, we build on the findings from our scoping review (Durocher, Rappolt & Gibson,
2013) of occupational justice and its associated concepts, which revealed considerable …

This textbook on assessment and outcome measurement is written for both occupational
therapy and physiotherapy students and qualified therapists. It begins by defining what is …

Occupational therapy is currently experiencing a professional refocusing on occupation and
its intrinsic relationship with health and wellbeing (Molineux 2004). However, in order to …

A key issue from the beginning of occupational science has been whether it would be a
discipline or an interdisciplinary focus of study (Pierce, 2012; Pierce et al., 2010). At its …

Introduction: In response to growing interest in leisure in occupational therapy and the
importance of understanding how occupations maintain, enhance and promote health and …

Background ADHD is neurodevelopmental disorder which persists into adulthood.
Presently, therapeutic approaches are mainly pharmacological and psychological whilst the …

This article explores the extent to which sleep has been considered in occupational therapy
and occupational science and finds that the coverage of the subject is patchy: many authors …

Activity-based group work is widely used by occupational therapists in mental health
settings, but the evidence to support this intervention is unclear. We therefore conducted a …

Despite occupational therapists having strong historical ties to the Canadian military, there
are currently no uniformed occupational therapists and only a few permanent occupational …