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There are 12.5 million people with disabilities in Turkey according to the research conducted in recent years. It is an unquestionable fact that attitudes and behaviors towards people with disabilities. Their lives and harmony with the society describe social interactions. The awareness and attitudes of health professionals towards people with disabilities may affect the quality of service for people with disabilities. The aim of this study was to investigate the effect of occupational therapy student's mindfulness and the well-being on the attitude towards people with disabilities. The study was conducted with 134 students at the Faculty of Health Sciences, Department of Occupational Therapy. The Attitudes Towards Disabled People Scale, Mindful Attention Awareness Scale, Adolescent Subjective Well Being Scale were the used scales. According to the regression analysis, the student's mindfulness and well-being affected their attitudes towards people with disabilities. Mindfulness was related with positive emotions and life satisfaction according to sub-scale of Adolescent Subjective Well Being Scale while attitude was related with satisfaction in relationships with precious people of Adolescent Subjective Well Being Scale (p<0.05). As a result, it was found that the occupational therapy students at different classes have positive attitudes towards people with disabilities. Increasing consciousness mindfulness and the well-being is important for reducing negative attitudes and behaviors. Therefore, the relationship between mindful attention, well-being and attitudes towards disabilities need to be examined with details in the non-health profession's departments. Those results are compared with the health professionals' results.

Importance: The scope of early intervention (EI) programs, which mostly focus on motor skills, needs to be expanded. Objective: To examine the effects of an EI on developmental domains and parent–child interactions. Design: Randomized controlled study. Participants: Children ages 24–36 mo with developmental delay (DD; intervention group, n = 30; control group, n = 40). Setting: Pediatric occupational therapy unit of Hacettepe University. Intervention: The intervention group received an intervention that used the Goal Activity and Motor Enrichment (GAME) approach and a home program, whereas the control group received a home program only. Both groups received the same intervention dosage. Outcomes and Measures: Developmental domains were assessed using the Bayley Scales of Infant and Toddler Development Third Edition (Bayley III) and the Ages and Stages Questionnaires (ASQ). Sensory processing was assessed with the Infant/Toddler Sensory Profile 2 (ITSP–2), social–emotional development with the ASQ:Social–Emotional (ASQ:SE), and parent–child interaction with the Parenting Interactions with Children: Checklist of Observations Linked to Outcomes (PICCOLO™). A compliance checklist was used to determine compliance with the home program. Results: A significant between-groups difference was found on all Bayley III and PICCOLO subscales and on the Gross Motor, Fine Motor, Problem-Solving, and Social–Emotional domains of the ASQ and ASQ:SE in favor of the intervention group (p <.05). The intervention group showed more typification (normal sensory processing) in sensory quadrants and general processing. Both groups were 100% compliant with the home program. Conclusions and Relevance: The GAME-based intervention for children with DD, including sensory and cognitive activities, is effective in improving developmental domains and parent–child interactions. Plain-Language Summary: The scope of early intervention programs mostly focuses on motor skills and needs to be expanded to include the essential roles of children's sensory and cognitive abilities. This study provides important insights into early interventions by occupational therapists and the impact on children with developmental delay and parent–child interactions. We found that the Goal Activity and Motor Enrichment (GAME) intervention for children with developmental delay, which includes sensory and cognitive activities, is effective in improving developmental domains and parent–child interactions. This study provides important insights into early interventions by occupational therapists and the impact on children with developmental delay and parent-child interactions. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Early literacy skills, the foundational abilities necessary for the development of literacy, must be examined holistically in preschool children. This study aimed to investigate early literacy skills in preschool children and determine how variables related to literacy development can be clustered by using a dendrogram. The study was conducted on 166 preschool children (75 female, 91 male; mean age: 65.9±4.4 months). Hierarchical cluster analysis (CA) was used to find the variable clustering trends. The 44 variables related to literacy (sociodemographic factors related to the child and family, child–parent relationship, child's behavior, and social, sensory integration, motor, and auditory linguistic skills) that were closest to each other in the dendrogram were clustered, and the situation was summarized by reducing them to two main clusters and six sub-clusters. This study elaborates on the implications of reducing multivariate complexity using CA. It is recommended that the relationships among the variables in this dendrogram structure are considered when new hypotheses and studies related to early literacy are designed. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Self-efficacy is pivotal for therapeutic relationships in occupational therapy. This study aimed to adapt SETUS to Turkish and assess the psychometric properties of SETUS-TR scale for Turkish occupational therapists. Beaton's cross-cultural adaptation guidelines were followed adapting scale to Turkish. SETUS-TR showed strong internal consistency (Cronbach's alpha: 0.83-0.94), acceptable construct validity, and reliable test-retest results (ICC: 0.87-0.94). Significant correlations (0.12-0.39) existed between SETUS-TR and reference test subscales. SETUS-TR is valid and reliable tool, evaluating Turkish occupational therapists' self-efficacy in therapeutic use of self. This research furthers understanding of therapeutic use of self in occupational therapy. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

This study aimed to compare sensory processing skills and occupational performance between participants with multiple sclerosis and healthy controls. Eighty participants were enrolled in this study, 40 with multiple sclerosis and 40 with healthy controls. Participants were between 18 and 65 years of age and asked to complete the Adult Sensory Profile, and Canadian Occupational Performance Measure. The findings of the study revealed that participants with multiple sclerosis had a lower ability to register sensory input, a higher sensory sensitivity, and avoidance, as well as lower levels of performance and satisfaction in their daily occupations, compared to the healthy controls (p < 0.05). People with multiple sclerosis often experience difficulties with sensory processing and occupational performance in daily life. More research and practice are needed on the role of sensory processing and occupational performance in daily life in people with multiple sclerosis. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The aim of this correlational study was to compare the participation in out of school activities, activity preferences, and quality of life (QoL) of children between 8 and 12 years of age with cerebral palsy (CP) (n = 30) and typical development (n = 60) in Turkey. Outcome measures included the Children’s Assessment of Participation and Enjoyment, Preferences for Activity of Children, and the Health-Related Quality of Life Questionnaire. Results suggest children with CP were at a disadvantage compared to their typically developing peers in participating in out-of-school activities, however they tended to report greater preference for these activities than their typically developing peers. Based on these findings, we recommended health professionals aim to increase the quality of life for clients with CP by including social participation as one component of rehabilitation. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Autistic children have problems in cognitive and motor skills areas. This study investigated the effects of motor and cognitive problems on daily living activities and quality of life in autistic children. Thirty-two autistic children were included in the study. Thirty typically developing children were selected as the control group. The Bruininks Oseretsky Test of Motor Proficiency, Lowenstein Occupational Therapy Cognitive Assessment, Pediatric Evaluation Disability Inventory, Child Health Questionnaire were used to assess motor proficiency, cognitive abilities, daily living activities and quality of life, respectively. This study shows cognitive and motor impairment negatively affects daily living activities in children with autism.

Purpose: The aims were to translate the Evaluation of Daily Activity Questionnaire (EDAQ) into Turkish, then test validity and reliability in people with rheumatoid arthritis (RA) in Turkey. Material and Methods: Phase 1: The EDAQ was forward and backward translated, culturally adapted following cognitive debriefing interviews with participants with RA (n = 10) and finalized by an expert committee. Phase 2: Participants (n = 215) completed a questionnaire including the EDAQ, Health Assessment Questionnaire (HAQ), and Short-Form 36 v1 (SF-36v1). Two weeks later, the EDAQ was again completed for test–retest reliability (n = 82:38%). Internal construct validity was assessed using Rasch analysis. Internal consistency, concurrent validity, and test–retest reliability were assessed. Results: Following cultural adaptation, one item was removed, and examples increased or changed. Cronbach's α values were 0.71 − 0.93 for all EDAQ domains, that is, acceptable to good. The EDAQ met Rasch model requirements for fit (excellent construct validity: p > 0.05). Concurrent validity was moderate to strong for most EDAQ domains with HAQ (rs 0.49–0.81) and SF-36-v1 Physical Function (rs 0.42–0.70). There was excellent test–retest reliability for all domains (ICC (2,1): 0.95–1.00). Conclusion: The Turkish EDAQ is a valid, reliable measure of daily activity ability for use in practice and research with Turkish speakers with RA. IMPLICATIONS FOR REHABILITATION: The Evaluation of Daily Activity Questionnaire provides a comprehensive evaluation of daily activity ability for people with rheumatic and musculoskeletal diseases. The Turkish Evaluation of Daily Activity Questionnaire is a valid, reliable patient-reported outcome measure in patients with rheumatoid arthritis, who considered it easy to complete. The Turkish Evaluation of Daily Activity Questionnaire is suitable for use in clinical practice and research to evaluate daily activity ability in people with rheumatoid arthritis. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

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BACKGROUND: The coronavirus outbreak (COVID-19) has caused various effects, changing people's lives and work styles. During this period, workplaces decided to work remotely, so people spent more time at home. Therefore, workers' personal and work lives were negatively affected. OBJECTIVE: This study planned to compare traditional and remote office workers' occupational balance and life satisfaction in Turkey during COVID-19. METHODS: Google Survey was used for data collection. Three hundred office workers (18–65 years old) from Turkey participated in the study. The occupational balance and life satisfaction levels of participants were assessed using the Occupational Balance Questionnaire (QB-Quest) and Personal Well-being Index-Adult (PWI-A). RESULTS: Data collected were analyzed statistically by the Independent Sample t-test. It was found that the remote office workers had lower levels of occupational balance (p = 0.02; r = –3.317) and life satisfaction (p = 0.01; r = –2.199) compared to the traditional office workers. CONCLUSION: Remote office workers were found to have lower occupational balance and life satisfaction than traditional office workers. In this period, when the way of working changes like COVID-19, it is crucial to determine office workers' occupational balance and life satisfaction and take precautions for their job performance and satisfaction. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Objectives: This study aimed to evaluate the sensory processing abilities of adults with acquired hearing loss and determine whether their sensory processing patterns differ from those of the general population and adults with normal hearing. Method: The study evaluated the sensory processing functions of 30 adults with acquired hearing loss using the Adolescent/Adult Sensory Profile and compared them with the sensory processing functions of 30 adults with normal hearing. Results: The results showed that individuals with hearing loss have a significantly higher sensitivity to stimuli related to motion, vision, activity and touch, exhibiting a low-registration sensory pattern and a sensation-avoiding pattern that differed from those of most individuals. Conclusion: Assessing sensory processing profiles can help identify specific sensory difficulties and inform individualised treatment plans. The study highlights the importance of considering sensory processing patterns in the management of hearing loss to improve overall well-being and quality of life for adults with hearing loss. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

This study aimed to explore validity and reliability of the Allen Cognitive Level Screen-5(ACLS-5) in individuals with schizophrenia. One hundred and twenty individuals (n=60 with schizophrenia; n=60 healthy individuals) were participants. Test-retest reliability, discriminant validity and construct validity analysis were performed. According to the analysis of construct validity, there was a significant correlation between ACLS-5 and Social Functioning Scale (r=0.382-0.487, p<0.05) and between ACLS-5 and Wisconsin Card Sorting Test (r=0.257-0.557, p<0.01). The ACLS-5 has shown strong test-retest reliability with an intra-class correlation coefficient (ICC = 0.93) and discriminant validity (z=7.065, p<0.001). This study provides preliminary evidence for the validity and reliability of the Turkish version of the ACLS-5. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

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Importance: A viable occupational therapy program based on joint attention is needed to ensure that children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) lead lives in which they interact socially. Objective: To explore the benefit of a joint attention–based occupational therapy program offered simultaneously with the usual special education program (USEP) compared with USEP alone. Design: Randomized controlled study, including pre-, post-, and follow-up testing. Setting: Special education and rehabilitation center. Participants: Twenty children with ASD in the study group, M = 4.80 yr (SD = 0.78 yr), and the control group, M = 5.10 yr (SD = 0.73 yr), were included. Intervention: All children received USEP (2 sessions/wk for 12 wk). Joint attention–based occupational therapy was applied to the study group in addition to USEP (3 sessions/wk for 12 wk). Outcomes and Measures: The Social Communication Questionnaire (SCQ), Autism Behavior Checklist (ABC), and Motor-Free Visual Perception Test–4 (MVPT–4) were implemented. Results: The study group had a statistically and clinically significant improvement in SCQ, ABC, and MVPT–4 scores after the intervention (p <.001). The control group did not show statistically significant improvement in measurements (p >.05). The mean values of SCQ–Total, ABC–Total, and MVPT–4 variables measured at 3-mo follow-up were significantly different than preintervention (p <.05). Conclusions and Relevance: Joint attention–based intervention, including a child-centered approach, can improve social communication, reduce ASD-related behaviors, and improve visual perception. What This Article Adds: This study emphasizes the importance of occupational therapy with a holistic perspective, based on joint attention, in terms of increasing the effectiveness of special education programs attended by children with ASD and reinforcing visual perception, communication, and positive behaviors in children with ASD. Occupational therapy based on joint attention–based intervention can enhance the effectiveness of special education programs attended by children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) by improving visual perception, social communication, and positive behaviors. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The purpose of the present study was to provide a Turkish cultural adaptation (EFORTS-T) of the Executive Functions and Occupational Routines Scale (EFORTS) and to investigate its psychometric quality in children with dyslexia. We culturally adapted the original English version of this instrument with internationally suggested methods. Participants included the mothers of either randomly selected children with dyslexia (study group, n = 158) or age and sex-matched typically developing children (control group, n = 167). These participants completed a demographic form, the EFORTS-T, and the Behavior Rating Inventory of Executive Function-Parent form (BRIEF-P). For internal consistency, the alpha coefficient of the new instrument was excellent (.93), and it showed satisfactory test-retest reliability over a 14-day interval (.91). The criterion-related validity between the EFORTS-T and the BRIEF-P was moderate (.73). Fit indices of the model supported its factor structure. In conclusion, our findings support the validity and reliability of the new Turkish version of EFORTS for evaluating EF and contributing to the daily occupational routines of children with dyslexia for Turkish respondents. Further studies are needed to apply this instrument to children of different age groups and psychiatric conditions. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]