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. 2023 May 19;7:e45554. doi: 10.2196/45554

Table 2.

What occupational therapy practice setting is being represented?

Practice setting Description Videos, n
Pediatrics Pediatric occupational therapy “assesses areas of fine and gross motor skills, cognitive skills, social development, mental health, and establishing self-care routines. Uses a holistic and family-centered approach to implement treatment plans that are based on the child’s interests and needs” [23]. 131
Generalist Occupational therapists in a generalist role “practice in a wide variety of contexts with competency and skills that are used across the life span (eg, children, adolescents, adults)” [23]. 129
Dementia Occupational therapists working in dementia care are professionals that “assess… difficulties with day-to-day activities and work with the client and family to implement strategies to assist with memory, managing challenging behaviors, falls prevention, mealtime activities, medication management, and communication” [23]. 25
Hand therapy A practice area that “treat[s] conditions that impact the functional use of the arm and hand” [23]. 20
Neurology Occupational therapists working in neurology settings help to “facilitate individuals living with neurological conditions [for example] Spinal Cord Injury (SCI), Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS), Stroke, and Parkinson Diseases, to maximize participation in meaningful daily activities” [23]. 11
Occupational therapy students Occupational therapy students or therapists who provide education, tips, and strategies for students studying occupational therapy. 7
Older adults Occupational therapists that work with older adults (65 years and older) typically practice in “a variety of settings such as hospitals, community, long-term [care] facilities, and palliative care.” They provide “rehabilitation techniques and mental health support to address barriers related to aging and to assist in daily tasks such as dressing, eating, and bathing” [23]. 2
Mental health The practice area of mental health involves occupational therapists supporting “recovery by providing strategies to help clients cope with everyday activities and stressors, [and] assesses skills, interests, values, and strengths to help clients maintain, modify, or participate in meaningful occupations” [23]. 2
Unknown This category was included to capture the TikTok videos with the hashtag #occupationaltherapy where the practice setting was not clearly disclosed or identifiable. 2