[Purpose] Using a scoping review, this study aimed to analyze existing literature on occupational therapy for people with a vertebral compression fracture. [Method] We performed a search by Ichushi-Web, CiNii, and PubMed and screened according to the selection criteria. [Results] Thirteen eligible case reports were discovered. The outcomes used were classified into eight items: physical function, cognitive function, mental function, ADL, IADL, QOL, evaluation of goal setting, and occupational/comprehensive evaluation. The main occupational therapy practice was intervention focused on the tasks desired by the case. [Conclusion] The number of related reports are expected to increase which will test the effectiveness of occupational-focused interventions.

In the field of occupational therapy, there are many workshops and seminars that transmit new research-based knowledge. However, few studies examine how effective these educational sessions are for clinical practice. Therefore, this study investigated the educational effects of self-evaluation which were caused by a course on the Assessment of Quality of Activities (A-QOA) and clinical use of the A-QOA after the course. In the survey, 75 occupational therapists used the A-QOA in their practice over 20 times after a two-day course. The results of the course revealed that their clinical practice competency was significantly improved through clinical practice after the course. In the field of occupational therapy, which is a practical discipline, the practical application of acquired knowledge after courses could be more effective than by simply transmitting knowledge.

Although there are scattered associations between pain and functional and psychological factors in distal radius fractures, there are no studies looking at these associations with the use of the affected upper limb. This study investigated the association between functional and psychological factors and the use of the affected upper limb in the early postoperative period among patients with distal radius fractures, and between the patient's condition at 2 weeks postoperatively and chronic pain 3 months later. The results showed that PDAS was moderately correlated with PSEQ and Hand 20 with NRS. However, no association was found in the study in the presence of chronic pain. This suggests that patients with distal radius fractures may have higher self-efficacy with higher use of the affected upper limb in daily life from the early postoperative period.

[Objective] The purpose of this study is development of the Questionnaire of Occupational Value for the Elderly. [Method] Questions regarding Occupational Value were created based on previous research. Once the content validity of the question items was confirmed, a survey was conducted among the elderly living in the community. [Results] As a result of exploratory factor analysis targeting 189 people, 5 factors and 15 items were extracted, and the model fit index was CMIN=151.836/DF=80<2, GFI=.907, AGFI=.860, CFI=.953, and RMSEA=.069, while Cronbach's α coefficient was α=.79-.89. [Conclusion] The Questionnaire of Occupational Value for Elderly people that ensured validity and reliability was completed.

The purpose of this study was to clarify the characteristics of schizophrenia patients on a simple assessment scale for executive dysfunction using the copy task of the Rey-Osterrieth Complex Figure. We conducted an intergroup comparison of the performance of this assessment scale in a schizophrenia group and a healthy group, and investigated the relationship with other assessments. As a result, the performance of the schizophrenia group on this assessment scale was significantly lower than that of the healthy group. There was a significant moderate positive correlation between the performance of the schizophrenia group on this scale, multiple items on the Tower of London Test, and the occupational performance assessment sheet. It was thought that patients with schizophrenia may show a decline in performance on this assessment scale due to a decline in executive function. Furthermore, when using this assessment scale in clinical practice, it was confirmed that it is necessary to capture executive function in combination with other assessments.

The purpose of this study was to identify the exploratory predictors of the occurrence of elderly persons in need of assistance and to investigate activities of daily living (ADL) satisfaction. We compared physical frailty (assessed using revised J-CHS criteria), mental and psychological frailty (GDS15), social frailty (NCGG-SGS), and independence and ADL satisfaction (BI, SSADL) among elderly individuals in need of support with healthy elderly individuals. Predictors of the occurrence of elderly persons in need of support were age, the revised J-CHS criteria, and the NCGG-SGS. Cutoff values indicating the need for support were determined to be 83.5 years of age, 1.5 items for the revised J-CHS criteria, and 1.5 items for the NCGG-SGS. Compared with healthy elderly individuals, those requiring support had lower ADL satisfaction. We believe the results of this study will help prevent the occurrence of elderly persons requiring support.

The aim of this study was to elucidate the relationship between job satisfaction and turnover rates among rehabilitation professionals. We utilized the Physiotherapist Job Satisfaction Scale (PJS) to assess job satisfaction. A total of 1,701 physical therapists, occupational therapists, and speech-language pathologists participated in the study, with 167 individuals leaving their positions within a year. Significant differences were observed in PJS items among the different professions (p<0.05). Moreover, significant risk ratios for turnover were calculated for many PJS items such as “Sence of value for what you do” and “challenge in work” in PJS, showing different trends across professions (p<0.05). These results indicate that there are profession-specific trends in the relationship between job satisfaction and turnover risk, suggesting that understanding these trends can help prevent turnover.

We conducted semi-structured interviews with four subjects who had stopped driving after brain injury to examine the factors affecting their frequency of going out after the cessation of driving and analyzed them using the Steps for Coding and Theorization (SCAT). As a result, “means and purpose of going out” and “relationship with people and local environment” were extracted as factors influencing the frequency of going out. On the other hand, when it was difficult for them to go out, they reconstructed their own roles and enjoyment in the home, which gave their lives a new sense of purpose. This suggests that it is important to provide support after the cessation of driving by proposing alternative means of transportation, providing individualized intervention to reconstruct roles and enjoyment, and encouraging the government to create communities and develop resources to support going out.

The purpose of this case report is to clarify the factors by which Occupation-Centered Practice (OCP) contributed to the improvement of psychological aspects, activity, and participation in a child with Arthrogryposis Multiplex Congenita (AMC) in early childhood. The method included introducing a self-help drawing device. A total of six interventions were carried out once a month. Results showed improvements in drawing occupational performance, activity, participation, and psychological aspects. In conclusion, the adaptation of compensatory strategies and the utilization of the child's strengths were suggested as potential factors contributing to psychological improvements of AMC children in early childhood. Additionally, setting goals based on the parents' wishes, supporting the transition of drawing activities to everyday situations, and assisting mothers in recognizing the significance of their actions were suggested as potentially beneficial factors for promoting activities and participation.

In palliative care for terminally ill cancer clients, it is important to enable the client to perform meaningful occupations. The Canadian Association of Occupational Therapists has proposed the Foundations of Enabling (EF) and the client-centered Canadian Model of Enabling (CMCE) as essential conditions for clients to be able to perform occupations. In this study, we conducted occupational therapy intervention using EF and CMCE for terminally ill cancer patients. As a result, we made it possible to perform a “game party” which is a meaningful occupation for clients. This report suggests that the use of EF and CMCE may be an effective means of supporting palliative care for cancer CL at the terminal stage.

The purpose of this report is to examine the means to revert the cognitive function of MCI elderly residents in a long-term care facility from a three-month MOHO program from the viewpoint of occupational participation. Thirty-MCI elderly residents participated in the MOHO program. Results showed significant improvement in occupational participation and no significant improvement in cognitive function. To improve the cognitive function of the elderly with MCI residing in an elderly long-term care facility, it is important to adjust the three dimensions of the MOHO environment and promote occupational participation within each of these contexts.

We report a case of an inpatient with severe unilateral spatial neglect (USN), hemiasomatognosia, and aphasia due to a right temporoparietal subcortical hemorrhage. The patient had better feedback using somatosensory than verbal instructions and visual stimulation. Therefore, we conducted an intervention which included bimanual training through the patient pulling a chain with both hands and ADL training using somatosensory sensations for three and a half months. This resulted in improvement of USN and hemiasomatognosia, and expansion of ADL and leisure activities. Thus, the approach using bimanual training from both hands could lead to improvements in USN and hemiasomatognosia.

[Objectives] To examine the effects of intervention using the CO-OP for a stroke client with speech impairments. [Method] We used the CO-OP approach to intervene in a client with stroke and speech impairments. [Results] The CO-OP approach helped the client acquire cooking skills and achieve her goals. In addition the client could transfer the skills to other occupations. The language function has been significantly improved in “confrontation naming” and “follow writing instructions.” [Conclusion] The CO-OP approach may be helpful for goal attainment skill acquisition, and transfer in stroke patients with speech impairments. In addition the client effectively used the cognitive skills to acquire and improve language function.