Naomi Josman1, Sonya Meyer2. 1. Department of Occupational Therapy, Faculty of Social Welfare & Health Sciences, University of Haifa, Haifa, Israel. 2. Laboratory of Complex Human Activity and Participation (CHAP), Department Occupational Therapy, Faculty of Social Welfare & Health Sciences, University of Haifa, Haifa, Israel.
Abstract
BACKGROUND/AIM: Knowledge and understanding of deficits in executive functions has expanded in recent years and its relevance to occupational therapy has been established. The purpose of this review was to identify, analyse, synthesise and describe the updated occupational therapy scientific literature that addresses the subject of executive functions, specifically focusing on children and adolescents. METHOD: Scoping review methodology was implemented to map the occupational therapy literature on executive functions in children and adolescents over the past decade. Articles were retrieved from five electronic databases. RESULTS: Fifty publications met the inclusion criteria. The research included a wide age range, different diagnoses, use of diverse executive functions definitions and assortment of assessments and interventions. CONCLUSION: A unique definition of executive functions among children and adolescents was proposed. This definition can assist both clinicians and researchers in the field. Continued research to establish the profession in a key position is recommended to understand the underlying mechanisms of daily performance.
BACKGROUND/AIM: Knowledge and understanding of deficits in executive functions has expanded in recent years and its relevance to occupational therapy has been established. The purpose of this review was to identify, analyse, synthesise and describe the updated occupational therapy scientific literature that addresses the subject of executive functions, specifically focusing on children and adolescents. METHOD: Scoping review methodology was implemented to map the occupational therapy literature on executive functions in children and adolescents over the past decade. Articles were retrieved from five electronic databases. RESULTS: Fifty publications met the inclusion criteria. The research included a wide age range, different diagnoses, use of diverse executive functions definitions and assortment of assessments and interventions. CONCLUSION: A unique definition of executive functions among children and adolescents was proposed. This definition can assist both clinicians and researchers in the field. Continued research to establish the profession in a key position is recommended to understand the underlying mechanisms of daily performance.
Authors: Ivan Neil B Gomez; Sharleen Alyssa M Palomo; Ana Melissa U Vicuña; Jose Antonio D Bustamante; Jillian Marie E Eborde; Krishna A Regala; Gwyn Marie M Ruiz; Andrea Lorraine G Sanchez Journal: Occup Ther Int Date: 2021-08-06 Impact factor: 1.448
Authors: Dulce Romero-Ayuso; Abel Toledano-González; Antonio Segura-Fragoso; José Matías Triviño-Juárez; Mª Carmen Rodríguez-Martínez Journal: Front Pediatr Date: 2020-05-29 Impact factor: 3.418