Background: Time use is a defining interest within occupational therapy and occupational science. This is evident through the range of contributions to the disciplinary knowledge base. Indeed it has been suggested that time-use methods are amongst the most established research techniques used to explore aspects of human occupation. However, the extent and nature of such activity in occupational therapy and occupational science has not been examined to date. Aim: This study sought to map the extent and nature of time-use research in occupational therapy and occupational science journals and the extent to which studies explored the relationship between time-use and health. Method: A scoping review method was used. Results: Sixty-one studies were included. Scandinavian countries contributed the largest number of studies (n = 16, 26%). While time-use diaries were used most frequently (n = 30, 49%) occupational therapists and occupational scientists have developed a range of data-collection instruments...

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A scoping review of time-use research in occupational therapy and occupational science

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Occupational therapy and complexity: defining and describing practice

Four hundred and twenty-four Iranian mothers of children with cerebral palsy (CP) were recruited using the convenience sampling approach in a cross-sectional study. The researchers assessed the quality of life (QOL) in mothers according to the gross motor function levels and types of CP. The evaluation was done using a well-validated Persian version of the 36-item Short Form Health Survey (SF-36) questionnaire. In 2012, demographic data and clinical relevant information were also collected in rehabilitation clinics affiliated to Tehran University of Medical Sciences. The results indicated that the mean score for the study sample on physical component summary (PCS) and mental component summary (MCS) was 39.21 and 41.23, respectively. This suggests that participants considered themselves to have a low QOL (p < .05). The mean PCS scores for SF-36 were significantly different between mothers having CP children of different age, levels of motor function, and CP types (p < .05 and p < .01, respectively). The results indicate that mothers of children with CP suffer from poor physical and mental health. Therefore, particular attention should be paid to the QOL in mothers of children with CP, and rehabilitation professionals should offer supportive strategies to promote aspects of their QOL.

Quality of life in mothers of children with cerebral palsy The role of children’s gross motor function

Co-occupations: The caregiving challenges of mothers of children with cerebral palsy

1.	Hamid Dalvand1 Seyyed Ali Hosseini2Mehdi Rassafiani2⇑Sayyed Ali Samadi3Hamid Reza Khankeh4Greg Kelly5
1.	1Assistant Professor, School of Rehabilitation, Arak University of Medical Sciences, Arak, Iran
2.	2Associate Professor and Head of Department, University of Social Welfare & Rehabilitation Sciences, Tehran, Iran
3.	3Honorary fellow, University of Ulster, Northern Ireland, UK
4.	4Associate Professor, University of Social Welfare & Rehabilitation Sciences, Tehran, Iran
5.	5Reader in Occupational Therapy, University of Ulster, Northern Ireland, UK

Abstract
Introduction This study was conducted in an Iranian context to explore the co-occupations of mothers of children with cerebral palsy as experienced by them.
Method This qualitative study was conducted using content analysis methodology. Sixteen mothers of children with cerebral palsy participated in the study. Data was collected via in-depth, semi-structured interviews. Constant comparative analysis was deployed for data analysis.
Results The results were classified into nine sub-categories and four main categories that were identified as (1) coping with self-care problems, (2) effort to gain treatment follow-up, (3) coping challenges of educational care, and (4) limited parental personal leisure time.
Conclusion Understanding the challenges of caring for a child with cerebral palsy and the experiences of mothers when engaging in co-occupations with their child, provides a broader perspective of the potential impact on participation and engagement of mothers. However, more research is required to understand the various factors influencing participation and co-occupations and interaction effects between these factors.

Key word: Children cerebral palsy co-occupation caring constant comparative analysis

co-occupations: the caregiving challenges of mothers of children with cerebral palsy

IntroductionThe purpose of this study was to assess the efficacy of occupational performance coaching in mothers of children with cerebral palsy.MethodA randomized controlled trial was used. Thirty...

Randomized controlled trial of occupational performance coaching for mothers of children with cerebral palsy

Time Use in Mothers of Children with Cerebral Palsy: A Comparison Study:

Received: 14 Oct. 2016 Accepted: 12 Dec. 2016

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Time Use of Mothers of Children With an Autism Spectrum Disorder: A Comparative Study

IntroductionAccording to the World Health Organization, the balanced usage of time contributes to the health and welfare of individuals. Caring for a child with cerebral palsy imposes an extra pressure on parents, especially mothers as the main caregiver. Therefore, this study aims to investigate the relationship between gross motor function ability of children with cerebral palsy and time use of their mothers.MethodSixty mothers of children with cerebral palsy, sampled conveniently, participated in this cross-sectional study. Children aged between 6 and 11 years with a mean age of 9.04 years old (SD = 2.8). The Farsi version of Mothers’ Time Use Questionnaire and the Gross Motor Function Classification System (GMFCS) were utilized to collect data. The Spearman correlation coefficient was calculated.ResultsThe results demonstrated that the allocated time for childcare (rs = 0.44) and leisure (rs = −0.37) activities in mothers have significant correlations with gross motor function abilities of their child...

Mina Ahmadi Kahjoogh

Papers

Time Use in Mothers of Children with Cerebral Palsy: A Comparison Study:

Randomized controlled trial of occupational performance coaching for mothers of children with cerebral palsy

Time Use of Mothers of Children With an Autism Spectrum Disorder: A Comparative Study

The relationship between gross motor function ability and time use in mothers of children with cerebral palsy

Occupational performance coaching for mothers of children with cerebral palsy: A case report