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Earn CE Credit With AJOT Articles!

Learn about tested treatment strategies by reading AJOT articles in your area of practice. Become an evidence-based practitioner and demonstrate your knowledge by passing the course exam.  Articles have been selected for their relevance to practice, fresh ideas, and strong evidence supporting treatment and the distinct value of OT.

Credit: .1 CEUs (1.25 NBCOT PDU’s/1 contact hour)

Authors

Moses N. Ikiugu, PhD, OTR/L, is Professor and Director of Research, Department of Occupational Therapy, University of South Dakota, Vermillion.

Ranelle M. Nissen, PhD, OTR/L, is Assistant Professor and Academic Fieldwork Coordinator, Department of Occupational Therapy, University of South Dakota, Vermillion.

Cali Bellar, OTD, was Student, Department of Occupational Therapy, University of South Dakota, Vermillion, at the time of the study.

Alexya Maassen, OTD, is Occupational Therapist, Reliant Rehabilitation, Hull, IA. At the time of the study, she was Student, Department of Occupational Therapy, University of South Dakota, Vermillion.

Katlin Van Peursem, OTD, is Occupational Therapist, Sanford Health, Sheldon, IA. At the time of the study, she was Student, Department of Occupational Therapy, University of South Dakota, Vermillion.

Abstract

OBJECTIVE. The purpose of this study was to estimate the effectiveness of theory-based occupational therapy interventions in improving occupational performance and well-being among people with a mental health diagnosis.

METHOD. The meta-analysis included 11 randomized controlled trials with a total of 520 adult participants with a mental health diagnosis. Outcomes were occupational performance, well-being, or both. We conducted meta-analyses using Comprehensive Meta-Analysis software (Version 3.0) with occupational performance and well-being as the dependent variables.

RESULTS. Results indicated a medium effect of intervention on improving occupational performance (mean Hedge’s g 5 0.50, Z 5 4.05, p < .001) and a small effect on well-being (mean Hedge’s g 5 0.46, Z 5 4.96, p < .001).

CONCLUSION. Theory-based occupational therapy interventions may be effective in improving occupational performance and well-being among people with a mental health diagnosis and should be an integral part of rehabilitation services in mental health.

Learning Objectives

Following this course, the learner will be able to:

1)      List theoretical conceptual practice models used in OT mental health practice

2)      Explain the rationale for OT researchers and practitioners to clearly identify and document specific theoretical conceptual practice models on which interventions are based

3)      Discuss effectiveness of theory-based OT interventions in improving occupational performance and well-being for individuals diagnosed with a mental health condition

Exam questions for this course authored by Marie Morreale, OTR/L, CHT

Learning Level: Intermediate

Target Audience: Occupational Therapists and Occupational Therapy Assistants

Content Focus: Category 1: Domain of OT; Category 2: OT Process: Intervention

CE Find Key Words:  Mental Health, Well-being, Meta-Analysis, Effectiveness of Occupational Therapy