The Effectiveness of Community Occupational Therapy Interventions: A Scoping Review

This review examines existing research on Community Occupational Therapy to understand its effectiveness. It looks at studies published between 2007 and 2020, covering various settings like geriatrics and mental health. The review identifies that while research in this field is growing, the studies often have limitations. These include a focus on individual interventions rather than community-wide approaches and a reliance on qualitative research methods. The study concludes that Community Occupational Therapy shows promise, particularly in reducing falls and improving daily living activities for older adults. However, more rigorous research is needed to strengthen the evidence base and improve the consistency of practice.

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  Research on Community Occupational Therapy is a consolidated line of research, but objectives and areas are limited.
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  Descriptive qualitative methodology predominated, with fewer quantitative studies providing scientific evidence.
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  Studies on the effectiveness of Community Occupational Therapy interventions showed a medium–low level of evidence.