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Volume 14, Issue 3 (2026) Summer 2026
Letter from the Editor
Reframing Occupational Therapy in a Reactive Health System Through Prevention and Caregiver Training
Rosanne DiZazzo-Miller
Applied Research
The Content Validity of The Functional Cognition Index in Instrumental Activities of Daily Living (FCI-IADL) as a Screening Tool for Mild Cognitive Impairment (MCI) in Older Adults in Singapore
Namrata P. Sadarangani and Phyllis Simon
A Retrospective Study Correlating OMSQ-12 and QuickDASH Scores of Post-Operative Upper Extremity Patients
Sabrina Nassir, Mariem Metry, and Yuju R. Huang
The Impact of Computer Training on Confidence and Occupational Participation in Community-Dwelling Older Adults
Alicia Jones, Joseph A. Scazzero, and Rosanne DiZazzo-Miller
Theme Park Experiences of Families with a Disabled Child Regarding Accessibility and Participation: Mixed Methods Study
Kylie Allan and Karen Park
Service Disruptions in Early Intervention Amid COVID-19: Understanding Challenges Faced by Families and Providers
Tiana T. Nguyen, Samantha Mong, Juliana Lainez, and Domenique Embrey
Feasibility of Therapeutic Drumming Intervention for Autistic Youth: An Exploratory Study
Zahava L. Friedman, Dina Prisco, Jorge Ochoa, Talia Nuesi, Carmen Guarino, Patricia Higgins, and Danielle Centi
Guidelines for Practice and Technological Guidelines
Integrating Occupational Therapy in Homeless Street Outreach
Andrea LeFlore, Cassandra Pagliaruli, and Ryan Thomure
Practical Insights for Implementing an Intensive Therapeutic Day-Camp for Children with Hemiplegia: Guidelines for Practice
Rachel M. Vaughn, Holly Holland, Kerry Blazek, and Jessica Margaret Cassidy
Topics in Education
Occupational Therapy Holistic Admissions at a Public, Urban Research University: Process, Outcomes, and Transitions
Ashley Stoffel, Dalmina Arias, Toni Van Denend, Caitlin Smith, Jenica Lee, Maria Larson, and Gail Fisher
Evaluating Students' Experience in Applying Model of Human Occupation in Acute-Care Settings through Actor-Based Case Simulations
Tiffany T. Lin and Homa Zahedi Ms
Perceptions of Capstone Mentors: Differentiating Capstone and Fieldwork Students in Occupational Therapy Doctoral Capstones
Sara Stephenson and Rochelle S. Reiss
Exploring Student and Faculty Perspectives on Professionalism in Occupational Therapy Education
Mary Roduta Roberts, Jilaine Barton, Amy Janzen, Carolina Johnson, and Lauren Painchaud
Occupational Therapy Students’ Demonstration of Interprofessional Competencies During Simulation: An Observational Analysis
Elizabeth Crampsey, Shelley Cohen Konrad, and Debra J. Ford
Policy and Advocacy
Primary Care Reimbursement: Current Processes and Future Advocacy
Brenda Koverman, Monika I. Robinson, and Lydia Royeen
Opinions in the Profession
Incivility and Toxicity in Occupational Therapy Academic Environments
Sharon Gutman, Sandra Rogers, and Rondalyn V. Whitney
Occupational Therapists’ Emerging Role in Running Bereavement Support Groups
Diana Daus, Rondalyn V. Whitney, and Susan Taddonio
Occupational Therapy's role in Optimizing Health using 4Ms Framework: Primary Care and Beyond
Nicole Karabas, Lydia Royeen, and Bridget Hahn
Occupation and the Artist
Setting the Stage for Surviving Cancer
Kelly Allen
Editors
- Editor-in-Chief
- Diane Powers Dirette, PhD, OT, FAOTA
- Managing Editor
- Nancy Hock, Ph.D., OTRL, CHT, FAOTA
- Associate Editor
- Allison Chamberlain Miller, MS, OTR/L, CAPS
- Assistant Editors
- Debbie Amini, EdD, OTR/L, FAOTA Molly Bathje, PhD, OTR/L, FAOTA Rosanne DiZazzo-Miller, Ph.D, DrOT, OTRL, CDP, FMiOTA, FAOTA Beth Elenko, PhD, OTR/L, BCP, CLA, FAOTA Bryan Gee, PhD, OTD, OTR/L, BCP, CLA, FAOTA Shirley P. O'Brien, PhD, OTR/L, FAOTA
- Copy Editor
- Cynthia J. Cunningham, PhD
- Art Editor
- Kelly Allen, MSOT, OTR/L MFA
- Assistant Copy Editor
- Sharyn Coates, Dr. OT, OTRL You may at ot-ojot@wmich.edu
Occupation and the Artist
Would you like to learn about the art featured on the cover? The “Occupation and the Artist” section of OJOT highlights the use of art in the practice of OT and in the occupations of both consumers of OT services and its practitioners. Click here to explore this unique feature of OJOT.
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