Authors:Caroline Mills; Stephanie Ritchie, Annette Zucco, Kirralee Hazeltine, Jessica Sheaves, Karen P. Y. Liu1School of Health Sciences, 6489Western Sydney University, Sydney, NSW, Australia2Translational Health Research Institute (THRI), 6489Western Sydney University, Sydney, NSW, Australia31511South Western Sydney Local Health District (SWSLHD), Sydney, NSW, Australia4The Sydney Children’s Hospitals Network (SCHN), Sydney, NSW, Australia5Department of Rehabilitation Sciences, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Hong Kong Abstract: Hong Kong Journal of Occupational Therapy, Ahead of Print. BackgroundCommunity occupational therapy forms a critical primary health service in supporting the development of young children. This study aims to explore characteristics of service provision, parent rated outcomes and the relationship between dosing ... Citation: Hong Kong Journal of Occupational Therapy PubDate: 2025-06-27T06:06:11Z DOI: 10.1177/15691861251354878
Authors:Sze Wan Wong; Anthony Wai Leung Kwok1Jockey Club School of Public Health Health Sciences, 261919Tung Wah College, Hong Kong Abstract: Hong Kong Journal of Occupational Therapy, Ahead of Print. Background/ObjectivesDuring the COVID-19 pandemic, workforce across the globe had experienced an unprecedent change in work mode under the quarantine and social distancing policies. Shift work workers, who were at higher risk of burnout, upheld their ... Citation: Hong Kong Journal of Occupational Therapy PubDate: 2025-06-20T05:45:07Z DOI: 10.1177/15691861251348480
Authors:Young-Myoung Lim; Hee Kim1Department of Occupational Therapy, College of Software Digital Healthcare Convergence, Yonsei University, Republic of Korea2Department of Occupational Therapy, Konyang University, Republic of Korea Abstract: Hong Kong Journal of Occupational Therapy, Ahead of Print. Objective:This study examined the associative relationships among age, cognition, anxiety, and participation in explaining the number of Assistive Technology Devices (ATDs) used by stroke survivors through path analysis.Methods:A cross-sectional study ... Citation: Hong Kong Journal of Occupational Therapy PubDate: 2025-06-10T03:09:21Z DOI: 10.1177/15691861251339211
Authors:Seiichi Watanabe; Takamichi Taniguchi, Motoko Sugihara1Medical Corporation Nasukougen Hospital, Japan2Graduate School of Health Welfare, Tokyo, Japan Abstract: Hong Kong Journal of Occupational Therapy, Ahead of Print. ObjectiveAchieving both the social functioning and personal recovery as treatment outcomes for individuals with schizophrenia remains challenging, despite their recognition as key treatment goals beyond symptom reduction. These interrelated constructs ... Citation: Hong Kong Journal of Occupational Therapy PubDate: 2025-05-15T11:19:57Z DOI: 10.1177/15691861251333089
Authors:Kenta Fujimura; Hitoshi Kagaya, Takuya Suzuki, Hiroki Tanikawa, Kazuhiro Tsuchiyama, Hirofumi Maeda112695Fujita Health University, Toyoake, Japan2221156National Center for Geriatrics Gerontology, Obu, Japan397824Fujita Health University Hospital, Toyoake, Japan Abstract: Hong Kong Journal of Occupational Therapy, Ahead of Print. ObjectivesThis study aimed to evaluate the effect of repetitive peripheral magnetic stimulation on edema of the hemiparetic hand in patients with stroke.MethodsThis single-center, open-label, crossover, randomized controlled trial was registered with the ... Citation: Hong Kong Journal of Occupational Therapy PubDate: 2025-05-15T01:20:41Z DOI: 10.1177/15691861251341483
Authors:Kristie J Harper; Yestin Rees, Natalie X Tan, Haineng Li, Elizabeth A Fonseca, Phu G Quach, Gwen S Lee, Julie R Brayshaw, Sarah McGarry15728Sir Charles Gairdner Hospital, Western Australia21649Curtin University, School of Allied Health, Australia Abstract: Hong Kong Journal of Occupational Therapy, Ahead of Print. BackgroundIn occupational therapy clinical practice there is often varied practice regarding thumb immobilization in a cast for nonsurgical management of nondisplaced or minimally displaced scaphoid fractures. The objective was to determine whether ... Citation: Hong Kong Journal of Occupational Therapy PubDate: 2025-04-30T03:26:12Z DOI: 10.1177/15691861251338448
Authors:Liron Lamash26748Faculty of Welfare; Health Sciences University of Haifa, Israel Abstract: Hong Kong Journal of Occupational Therapy, Ahead of Print. BackgroundMetacognitive abilities in daily functioning and their relationship to older adults’ participation have not been sufficiently explored. Prior research has mainly focused on cognitive performance without fully addressing its functional ... Citation: Hong Kong Journal of Occupational Therapy PubDate: 2025-04-23T08:53:05Z DOI: 10.1177/15691861251334783
Authors:Jessica Levick; Kieran Broome, Florin Oprescu, Marion Gray195789University of Southern Queensland, Australia2University of Southern Queensland, Australia3598088Good to Better, Australia4University of the Sunshine Coast, Australia Abstract: Hong Kong Journal of Occupational Therapy, Ahead of Print. IntroductionLeisure activity is known to be health promoting and health creating. In mental health inpatient settings, leisure is a common activity that consumers can participate in regardless of their acuity. Leisure can be a powerful therapeutic ... Citation: Hong Kong Journal of Occupational Therapy PubDate: 2025-04-23T03:09:45Z DOI: 10.1177/15691861251328585
Authors:Andrew Freeman; Susan Brandis, Deshini Naidoo, Catherine Donnelly, Kenneth NK Fong, Erika Johansson, Ana Malfitano, Hassan Izzeddin Sarsak, Claudia von Zweck, 14440Université Laval, Canada2438590World Federation of Occupational Therapists, Switzerland3104559Bond University, Australia456394University of Kwazulu-Natal, South Africa512363Queens University, Canada685120The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Hong Kong759588Umeå University, Sweden867828Federal University of São Carlos, Brazil9204586Batterjee Medical College, Saudi Arabia Abstract: Hong Kong Journal of Occupational Therapy, Ahead of Print. BackgroundDespite the clearly identified roles and need for occupational therapy in primary care, guidance on a consistent global response is lacking.PurposeThis study aimed to gain insight into the global state of occupational therapy primary care ... Citation: Hong Kong Journal of Occupational Therapy PubDate: 2025-04-03T09:20:47Z DOI: 10.1177/15691861251331142
Authors:Yael Fogel42732Ariel University; Israel Abstract: Hong Kong Journal of Occupational Therapy, Ahead of Print. IntroductionAdolescents with executive function deficits have difficulties performing complex daily tasks. Process-oriented dynamic testing with graded prompts training offers valuable insights to improve adolescents’ thinking and performance abilities in ... Citation: Hong Kong Journal of Occupational Therapy PubDate: 2025-03-27T08:59:17Z DOI: 10.1177/15691861251315120
Authors:Yuta Noguchi; Yuya Kusakawa, Hiroya Shimasaki, Chihiro Miwa13081Suzuka University of Medical Science, Japan Abstract: Hong Kong Journal of Occupational Therapy, Ahead of Print. BackgroundEducational technology’s rapid evolution has resulted in an increase in the adoption of virtual reality (VR)-based educational modules in medical and nursing education.PurposeTo develop and integrate a 360-degree video depiction of medical ... Citation: Hong Kong Journal of Occupational Therapy PubDate: 2025-03-24T08:58:35Z DOI: 10.1177/15691861251327632
Authors:Junya Orui, Keigo Shiraiwa, Takao Inoue, Masaya Ueda, Keita Ueno, Yasuo Naito, Ryouhei Ishii; Keigo Shiraiwa, Takao Inoue, Masaya Ueda, Keita Ueno, Yasuo Naito, Ryouhei Ishii1158038Department of Health Science, Osaka Health Science University, Japan2Department of Occupational Therapy, Osaka Metropolitan University Graduate School of Rehabilitation Science, Japan373765Osaka Kawasaki Rehabilitation University, Japan438637Osaka University Graduate School of Medicine, Japan Abstract: Hong Kong Journal of Occupational Therapy, Ahead of Print. IntroductionOccupational therapy utilizes altruistically motivated activities, potentially influencing both frontal alpha asymmetry (FAA) associated with approach motivation and autonomic responses. This study examines the effects of altruistically motivated craft activities on FAA and autonomic activity.MethodsFifteen rehabilitation students (21.0 ± 0.4 years) performed a netcraft task under altruistic and selfish conditions. EEG and ECG were measured during the craft task, and FAA and autonomic indices were analyzed.ResultsFAA score was significantly higher in the altruistic condition (p = .040, d = 0.59), indicating increased approach motivation. Sympathetic activity was significantly lower in the altruistic condition (p = .018, r = −0.68), indicating reduced sympathetic activity.ConclusionsAltruistically motivated craft activities increased relative left frontal cortical activity and decreased sympathetic activity, highlighting their potential benefit in occupational therapy. These findings are not only consistent with previous research, but also support the inclusion of altruistic activities in therapeutic interventions to improve mental health and well-being. Citation: Hong Kong Journal of Occupational Therapy PubDate: 2025-02-17T11:06:01Z DOI: 10.1177/15691861251319466
Authors:Takuya Noguchi, Makoto Kyougoku; Makoto Kyougoku1Department of Occupational Therapy Section, 215102Zikei Hospital, Okayama, Japan2Department of Human Science, School of Human Science, 12879Kibi International University, Okayama, Japan Abstract: Hong Kong Journal of Occupational Therapy, Ahead of Print. ObjectivesThe Assessment of Positive Occupation 15 (APO-15) is a scale initially developed to evaluate participation in well-being-promoting occupations among individuals with mental illness. This study examines the psychometric properties of the Japanese version of the APO-15 for individuals with physical illness, focusing on its validity, reliability, and interpretability.MethodsWe evaluated the psychometric properties of the APO-15 using a sample of 1,259 individuals with physical illness living at home, in hospitals, and in nursing homes. Validity was evaluated using confirmatory factor analysis (CFA) to confirm the factor structure, and concurrent validity was examined by correlating APO-15 scores with measures of happiness and psychological distress. Reliability was assessed by internal consistency analysis using Cronbach's alpha, and item difficulty was analyzed using the Rasch Rating Scale Model (RSM). Interpretability was established through a T-scale-based five-level criterion for client status.ResultsThe APO-15 showed strong psychometric properties. CFA indicated a good fit for the factor structure (RMSEA= 0.100, CFI= 0.944, TLI= 0.930). Internal consistency was high, with a Cronbach’s alpha of 0.914. Item difficulty analysis revealed a bias towards easier items, consistent with previous findings in mental illness populations. The T-scale-based five-level criterion effectively classified client status, though significance was noted between most levels except levels 1 and 2.ConclusionThe Japanese version of the APO-15 is a reliable and valid tool for assessing occupational participation and promoting well-being among individuals with physical illness. It provides a robust framework for occupational therapists to support clients' well-being through targeted occupational engagement. Citation: Hong Kong Journal of Occupational Therapy PubDate: 2024-12-20T07:47:32Z DOI: 10.1177/15691861241295339
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