Occupational Therapy Publications
Document Type
Review
Publication Date
Winter 1-19-2024
Journal
Canadian Journal of Occupational Therapy. Revue canadienne d'ergotherapie
Volume
9
Issue
2
First Page
84174231212760
Last Page
84174231212760
URL with Digital Object Identifier
https://doi.org/10.1177/00084174231212760
Abstract
Background. Persons who experience mental illness also face stigma and discrimination that frequently lead to a loss of ability to exercise autonomy and agency in their lives. Purpose. The range and breadth of literature exploring participatory research with persons living with mental illness are unknown in occupational therapy and occupation science. We initiated this study to fill this gap in the existing occupational therapy and occupational science literature. Method. Using the method of Arksey and O’Malley, we have conducted a scoping review to identify the range and breadth of literature. A qualitative content analysis was per- formed. Findings. A total of 34 articles were included in the narrative synthesis. The content analysis led to three related themes from the included studies: (1) coming together; (2) unique potential of participatory research; and (3) challenges in conducting participatory research. Conclusions. This review highlights that participatory research is well suited to research conducted with persons living with mental illness to support meaningful engagement and minimize stigma throughout the research process. This review can guide future participatory research and practice in occupational therapy and occupational science with persons living with mental illness.
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Citation of this paper:
Javadizadeh, E., Oudshoorn, A., Letts, L., Barbic, S., Shanoff, C., & Marshall, C. A. (2024). Participatory Research with Persons who Experience Mental Illness in Occupational Therapy: A Scoping Review. Canadian journal of occupational therapy. Revue canadienne d'ergotherapie, 84174231212760. Advance online publication. https://doi.org/10.1177/00084174231212760
Notes
Javadizadeh, E., Oudshoorn, A., Letts, L., Barbic, S., Shanoff, C. & Marshall, C. (2022) Participatory research within the field of occupational therapy and occupational science with persons experiencing mental illness. (Poster Presentation) Joint Mental Health Research and Innovation Day, London, Canada
Javadizadeh, E., Oudshoorn, A., Letts, L., Barbic, S., Shanoff, C. & Marshall, C. (2022) Participatory research within the field of occupational therapy and occupational science with persons experiencing mental illness. (Poster Presentation) American Occupational Therapy Association Conference, Kansas City, Missouri, United states