Background The increasing demands of an aging population, healthcare workforce shortages, financial constraints, and a shift in care perspectives call for rethinking geriatric rehabilitation (GR). To ensure GR remains sustainable, a transition towards home-based GR is proposed, reducing the need for …

Die folgende Forschungsarbeit untersucht, wie trans* Personen ihre Geschlechtsidentität am Arbeitsplatz ausleben und welche Auswirkungen dies auf ihre Occupational Identity hat. Die Untersuchung wurde im Rahmen der Occupational Science durchgeführt.

The use of in-body wearable devices is increasing in the healthcare sector, given their capacity to diagnose diseases and monitor health conditions. At the same time, some of these devices have entered the market and are being researched for use in workplace settings to enhance workers’ health and safety. …

This is one of the first studies evaluating a workplace intervention aimed at improving work–life balance for employed caregivers, using a randomized controlled trial. While the participatory approach improved perceived supervisor support, it did not reduce work–life imbalance. These findings highlight …

This project focuses on addressing the needs of children with disabilities in Nepal through an occupational therapy perspective within the Inclusive Education Resource Classroom (IERC) established by SAMA Nepal. These classrooms provide resources, primarily in the form of playing material, but teachers …

Introduction By 2050, the global population aged 60 and older is projected to more than double, underscoring the need for programs that promote healthy aging (World Health Organization (WHO), 2024). In Cabo Verde, the Integrated Care for Older People (ICOPE) program, implemented in 2021, emphasizes …

Many organizations are seeing an increase in employees balancing work with informal caregiving. To support them, a workplace participatory approach (PA) intervention was implemented in four Dutch organizations. This study evaluated the implementation, influencing factors, and stakeholder experiences. A …

Employment is a challenging life domain for individuals with bipolar disorder (BD), illustrated by high unemployment numbers and various experienced problems within the workplace. While regaining a satisfactory level of occupational functioning is an important aspect of recovery, there is little qualitative …

Poor work-life balance (WLB) has been linked to negative outcomes such as increased stress, anxiety, depression, and a perceived reduction in the overall quality of life. At an institutional level, these may include lowered employee commitment and decreased productivity at work. The advent of COVID-19 …

Objective: To examine the preconditions for the successful implementation of a workplace intervention and to evaluate the implementation process of a combined workplace intervention to improve the vitality of healthcare professionals within a Dutch healthcare organization. Methods: Preconditions were …