Occupational Balance and Emotional Regulation in People With and Without Serious Mental Illness.

Background. Serious mental illness affects daily functioning, including occupational balance. Purpose. This study aims to compare occupational balance and emotional regulation between people with serious mental illness and the healthy population and to examine the relationship between occupational balance and emotional regulation. Method. A cross-sectional study was performed. Occupational balance and emotional regulation were measured using the Occupational Balance Questionnaire and the Emotional Regulation Questionnaire, respectively. A multivariate analysis (analysis of covariance) was conducted. Findings. The sample consisted of 112 individuals, divided into two groups: the serious mental illness group (n = 55); and the healthy group (n = 57). People with serious mental illness reported lower occupational balance and lower cognitive reappraisal than the healthy population. Furthermore, the higher cognitive reappraisal, the higher the occupational balance, and the higher the expressive suppression, the lower the occupational balance. Conclusion. The results provide preliminary evidence of the relationship between occupational balance and emotional regulation.

Aplicaciones de perfiles sensoriales en adolescentes y adultos en el ámbito de salud: una revisión narrativa de la literatura / Aplicações de perfis sensoriais em adolescentes e adultos em ambientes de saúde: uma revisão narrativa da literatura / Sensory profile applications in adolescents and adults in the health care: a narrative review of the literature

Resumen Introducción Conocer qué tipo de información sensorial se procesa y la reacción a los diferentes estímulos sensoriales es relevante para el abordaje de los trastornos psiquiátricos y del neurodesarrollo en adolescentes y adultos. Este estudio corresponde a una revisión de la literatura sobre las diferentes aplicaciones de tres de los instrumentos más utilizados que evalúan la modulación sensorial desde la adolescencia. Objetivos Identificar y sintetizar la información disponible sobre las aplicaciones del perfil sensorial para adolescentes y adultos y el cuestionario del procesamiento sensorial. Método Revisión narrativa de la literatura, donde se realizó una prueba de sensibilidad para definir palabras clave y fuentes de datos. Las investigaciones se realizaron en las bases de datos Web of Science, Scopus, SciELO, LILACS y la Revista Chilena de Terapia Ocupacional, desde el año 2002 a enero del año 2023. Resultados Se analizaron 64 artículos en total donde los hallazgos fueron que el uso del instrumento del perfil sensorial para adolescentes y adultos se utiliza en más de 20 patologías y también en población sana. Los dos cuestionarios de procesamiento sensorial está en la etapa inicial de aplicación y validación del instrumento en varios países. Conclusión Esta es la primera revisión narrativa de la literatura que se realiza sobre los tres instrumentos de evaluación del procesamiento sensorial disponibles para adolescentes y adultos. Estos tres instrumentos clínicos son complementarios y proporcionan información relevante al clínico para el diagnóstico del procesamiento sensorial y la orientación de la intervención de terapia ocupacional.

Resumo Introdução Conhecer que tipo de informação sensorial é processada e a reação a diferentes estímulos sensoriais é relevante para a abordagem de transtornos psiquiátricos e de neurodesenvolvimento em adolescentes e adultos. Este estudo corresponde a uma revisão da literatura sobre as diferentes aplicações de três dos instrumentos extensivamente utilizados para avaliar a modulação sensorial a partir da adolescência. Objetivos Identificar e sintetizar as informações disponíveis sobre as aplicações do questionário de processamento sensorial e do perfil sensorial para adolescentes e adultos. Método Revisão narrativa da literatura, a partir de um teste de sensibilidade para definir palavras-chave e fontes de dados. A pesquisa foi realizada nos bancos de dados Web of Science, Scopus, SciELO, LILACS e na Revista Chilena de Terapia Ocupacional, de 2002 a janeiro de 2023. Resultados Um total de 64 artigos foi analisado e os achados foram que o uso do instrumento de perfil sensorial para adolescentes e adultos é usado em mais de 20 patologias e também na população saudável. Os dois questionários de processamento sensorial está em fase inicial de implementação e validação do instrumento em vários países. Conclusão Esta é a primeira revisão narrativa da literatura sobre os três instrumentos de avaliação do processamento sensorial disponíveis para adolescentes e adultos. Esses três instrumentos clínicos são complementares e fornecem informações relevantes ao clínico para diagnosticar o processamento sensorial e orientar a intervenção da terapia ocupacional.

Abstract Introduction Understanding the type of sensory information processed and the reactions to various sensory stimuli is critical for neurodevelopmental and psychiatric disorders in adolescents and adults. This literature review explores the different applications of three of the most commonly used instruments for assessing sensory modulation from adolescence. Objective To identify and synthesize the existing information about the applications of the sensory profile for adolescents and adults, as well as the sensory processing questionnaire. Method Narrative review of the literature in which was conducted a sensitivity test to establish keywords and identify relevant data sources. The research was carried out using databases such as WOS, Scopus, SciELO, LILACS, and the Chilean Journal of Occupational Therapy, covering the period from 2002 to January 2023, following predefined inclusion/exclusion criteria. Results A total of 64 articles were analyzed where the findings were that the use of the sensory profile instrument for adolescents and adults is used in more than 20 pathologies and also in healthy population. The sensory processing questionnaire is in the initial stage of application and validation of the instrument in several countries. Conclusion This is the first narrative literature review of the three sensory processing assessment instruments available for adolescents and adults. These three clinical instruments are complementary and provide relevant information to the clinician for diagnosing sensory processing and guiding occupational therapy intervention.

Improving Self-Perceived Emotional Intelligence in Occupational Therapy Students Through Practical Training.

Background: In the field of healthcare, higher skills in emotional intelligence (EI) have been proven to have a positive impact on healthcare professionals in general and occupational therapists in particular and also on teamwork and patient care. The purpose of this research was to determine whether performing practical work included in the undergraduate Occupational Therapy program improves students' self-perceived EI, and whether there are any differences in the latter depending on the area in which this practical training is performed. Methods: It was conducted a multicenter, quasi-experimental, pre-post study with Occupational Therapy undergraduate students in the 2016-2017 academic year. A total of 184 students met the inclusion criteria. Of these, 10 (5.40%) declined to participate; therefore, the participation rate was 94.60% and the initial sample comprised 174 students. Mean age was 21.34 years (SD = 2.54) and 84.50% (n = 147) were women. Students' self-perceived EI was measured with the Trait Meta-Mood Scale-24 (TMMS-24). This measure was completed in the two weeks prior to the start of the practical training period and one week after the end of it. McNemar-Bowker and McNemar tests were used to analyze the differences in self-perceived EI between these two points in time. Results: After the practical training, an improvement in self-perceived EI was observed in women (Emotional Attention, Emotional Clarity, and Emotional Regulation dimensions). Regarding areas of practical training, results showed an improvement in EI in women who had received practical training in the areas of Physical Rehabilitation, Mental Health and Geriatrics and Gerontology. Conclusions: The findings contribute to a better understanding of the relation between practical training and an improvement in self-perceived EI. This insight can help make changes in the teaching methodology to enhance the emotional skills needed for a better professional performance.

Occupational Therapy, Self-Efficacy, Well-Being in Older Adults Living in Residential Care Facilities: A Randomized Clinical Trial.

Introduction: Choosing the type of treatment approach is as important as the treatment itself, also giving and important value to internal variables in the individual that can determine the evolution of the intervention. The main aim of this study is to determine whether individual and/or group occupational therapy leads to changes in generalized self-efficacy and psychological well-being, and to identify the type of therapy that has the best effects on older adults. Method: Prospective, randomized, comparing two treatment groups: individual and group therapy during 6 months. A total sample of 70 patients institutionalized in residential care homes for older adults with a mean age of 85 (SD = 4). Assessment was conducted using the General Self-Efficacy Scale and Ryff's Well-being Scale. For analyze the main dependent variables we used ANOVA for intra-subject and inter-subject factors and Pearson correlation between well-being and self-efficacy by type of treatment. Results: Groups were equivalent at baseline. The results show statistically significant differences between the two types of therapy, showing a positive correlation between well-being and self-efficacy, being greater at a group level than at and individual level. At the group level, practically all of variables measured in the participants were increased as shown in the results tables, including a better adaptation and predisposition to work four participants died while the study was being conducted. Conclusion: The clinical trial shows that older people in residential centers achieve an increase in emotional well-being and self-efficacy when they receive occupational therapy group, rather than individual treatment not being significant changes. Treatment group participants reported a positive experience and clinical benefits from training program. The clinical trial was registered in the U.S. National Institutes of Health (ClinicalTrials.gov) with NCT02906306 identifier.

Corrigendum: Assessment of Sensory Processing Characteristics in Children between 3 and 11 Years Old: A Systematic Review.

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