Outcomes of the Tree Theme Method versus regular occupational therapy: A longitudinal follow-up.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Depression and anxiety disorders affect individuals' everyday lives, and treatments that can help them to perform everyday occupations are needed. Occupational therapy for this group has been evaluated from a short-term perspective but not from a long-term perspective; further research is thus warranted. The aim of the study was to investigate the longitudinal outcomes of the Tree Theme Method (TTM) compared with care as usual, provided by occupational therapists, in terms of everyday occupations, psychological symptoms, and health-related aspects.

Methods

This randomised controlled trial comprised a follow-up 3 and 12 months after an intervention. A total of 118 participants (19-64 years) with depression or anxiety disorders and problems with everyday occupatio

SUBMITTER: Gunnarsson AB 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9545876 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Aug

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature