Journal of Rehabilitation Sciences & Research

Background: In recent decades, policy changes in many countries have significantly affected the treatment of people with mental illness (MI), particularly in reducing the length of ... Read More Background: In recent decades, policy changes in many countries have significantly affected the treatment of people with mental illness (MI), particularly in reducing the length of hospitalization in acute psychiatric departments. Occupational therapists, as key mental health professionals, must consider the impact of these shifts in mental health care delivery and focus on evidence-based interventions suited to the acute psychiatric setting. This review aims to examine existing studies to assess the scope and nature of research on occupational therapy interventions for acute psychiatric inpatients through a scoping review. Method: The scoping review followed the PRISMA Extension for Scoping Reviews guidelines. The study comprised three stages: pre-search, search, and post-search, following the scoping review methodology. A structured search was performed using Web of Science, PubMed, and Scopus for items published up to April 5, 2023. Two independent reviewers evaluated the selected literature in two rounds of review. Results: Articles meeting the inclusion criteria (n=13) were incorporated into the analysis. Most publications originated from Japan, followed by the United States and Germany. For the initial days of an acute inpatient stay, especially given the unpredictability of behavior, tolerance, and unstable symptoms, short individual sessions of 20 minutes or less were generally recommended. Treatment sessions in the selected studies typically ranged from three to five days per week, with each session lasting approximately 45 minutes to 2 hours. Flexible, one-on-one intervention structures appeared beneficial in the early hospitalization phase. Four main elements of occupational therapy interventions in acute mental health were identified: individual assessment and intervention, group therapy, and discharge planning. Interventions were compared with control groups who did not participate in these activities, revealing statistically significant Personal and Social Performance Scale improvements. Using weighted blankets in sensory rooms significantly reduced distress and disruptive behaviors. Studies on MetaCognitive Training (MCT), Cognitive Remediation, and Occupational Connections (OC) demonstrated significant differences in outcomes between intervention and control groups. Conclusion: Occupational therapy interventions in acute psychiatric inpatient settings appear effective. Further studies are warranted to develop and refine these intervention methods for acute psychiatric inpatients.

Original Articles

The Effects of Pain Neuroscience Education Plus Conventional Physical Therapy on Pain and Quality of Life in Adults with Chronic Nonspecific Neck Pain and Central Sensitization

Fateme Derisfard; Farzane Soleimani; Maryam saadat; Marzieh Saeidi; Hosein Kouhzad Mohamadi

Volume 12, Issue 1 , March 2025, Pages 10-15

Abstract

Background: Chronic non-specific neck pain (CNP) is the second most common musculoskeletal disorder. Central sensitization (CS) of pain is likely a contributing factor to the persistence ... Read More

Original Articles

The Effect of Eight Weeks of Dynamic Neuromuscular Stabilization Training on Functional Movement Screening and Postural Control in Athletes with Lower Crossed Syndrome

Mohammad Rahimi; Farangis Sadat Chavoshi; Farhad Rajabi

Volume 12, Issue 1 , March 2025, Pages 16-22

Abstract

Background: The present study aimed to evaluate the effectiveness of Dynamic Neuromuscular Stabilization (DNS) training on movement patterns and postural control in female athletes ... Read More

Original Articles

A Multithreading Queuing-Based sEMG Data Acquisition System for Rehabilitation with Real-Time Visualization

Rajendra Kachhwaha; Ajay P Vyas; Rajesh Bhadada; Rajendra Kachhwaha

Volume 12, Issue 1 , March 2025, Pages 23-29

Abstract

Background: Over the past two decades, myoelectric signals have been extensively used in rehabilitation technology and hybrid human-machine interfaces. A key challenge in creating self-engineered, ... Read More

Original Articles

Ability of Side Hop Test to Predict Deficits in Dynamic Balance Control and Isometric Strength of Hip and Ankle Muscles in Recreational Male Athletes with Chronic Ankle Instability

Neda Orakifar; Fatemeh varezardi; Razieh Mofateh; maryam Seyedtabib

Volume 12, Issue 1 , March 2025, Pages 30-36

Abstract

Background: The side hop test (SHT) is widely used by physiotherapists to assess functional limitations in athletes with chronic ankle instability (CAI). Determining if ... Read More

Original Articles

The Impact of a Volleyball-Specific Fatigue Protocol on the Balance, Proprioception, and Performance of Volleyball Players at High and Low Risk for ACL Injuries

Hamid Alizadeh Darabi; Ebrahim Mohammad Ali Nasab Firouzjah; Sajad Roshani

Volume 12, Issue 1 , March 2025, Pages 37-44

Abstract

Background: This study aimed to assess the impact of a volleyball-specific fatigue protocol on balance, proprioception, and performance in volleyball players with differing ACL injury ... Read More

Original Articles

The Effectiveness of Electroacupuncture on Functional Status, Symptom Severity, Pain, and Grip Strength in Patients with Carpal Tunnel Syndrome: Study Protocol for a Randomized Sham-Controlled Trial

Hasti Lotfi; Alireza Pahlevan Sabagh; Abbas Tabatabaiee; Mehrnaz Kajbafvala; Mahdi Ashoori; Marzieh Yassin

Volume 12, Issue 1 , March 2025, Pages 45-52

Abstract

Background: Carpal Tunnel Syndrome (CTS) is the most common peripheral nerve entrapment condition, impairing median nerve function at the carpal tunnel level. Previous studies indicate ... Read More

Original Articles

Is School Function in Children with Down Syndrome the Same as Their Normally Developing Peers? A Preliminary Study

Farnoush Khosravi; minoo kalantari; Marzieh Pashmdarfard; Hamidreza Rostami; Alireza Akbarzadeh Baghban; Faezeh Heidari Beni

Volume 12, Issue 1 , March 2025, Pages 53-58

Abstract

Background: Active participation in school is an effective way to foster children’s cognitive and social development. Children with Down syndrome (DS) face various challenges ... Read More

Journal of Rehabilitation Sciences & Research

Articles in Press

Current Issue

Volume 12 (2025)

Volume 11 (2024)

Volume 10 (2023)

Volume 9 (2022)

Volume 8 (2021)

Volume 7 (2020)

Volume 6 (2019)

Volume 5 (2018)

Volume 4 (2017)

Volume 3 (2016)

Volume 2 (2015)

Volume 1 (2014)

Volume & Issue: Volume 12, Issue 1, March 2025, Pages 1-58

Occupational Therapy Interventions for Acute Psychiatric Inpatients: A Scoping Review

Abstract

The Effects of Pain Neuroscience Education Plus Conventional Physical Therapy on Pain and Quality of Life in Adults with Chronic Nonspecific Neck Pain and Central Sensitization

Abstract

The Effect of Eight Weeks of Dynamic Neuromuscular Stabilization Training on Functional Movement Screening and Postural Control in Athletes with Lower Crossed Syndrome

Abstract

A Multithreading Queuing-Based sEMG Data Acquisition System for Rehabilitation with Real-Time Visualization

Abstract

Ability of Side Hop Test to Predict Deficits in Dynamic Balance Control and Isometric Strength of Hip and Ankle Muscles in Recreational Male Athletes with Chronic Ankle Instability

Abstract

The Impact of a Volleyball-Specific Fatigue Protocol on the Balance, Proprioception, and Performance of Volleyball Players at High and Low Risk for ACL Injuries

Abstract

The Effectiveness of Electroacupuncture on Functional Status, Symptom Severity, Pain, and Grip Strength in Patients with Carpal Tunnel Syndrome: Study Protocol for a Randomized Sham-Controlled Trial

Abstract

Is School Function in Children with Down Syndrome the Same as Their Normally Developing Peers? A Preliminary Study

Abstract