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 |