TY - JOUR
T1 - A scoping review on occupational science research in European contexts
AU - Morville, Anne Le
AU - Jones, Janice
AU - Avrech Bar, Michal
AU - Clouston, Teena
AU - Dür, Mona
AU - Ilper, Nicole
AU - Röschel, Anna
AU - Whitcombe, Steve
AU - Kaae Kristensen, Hanne
N1 - Publisher Copyright:
© 2022 The Author(s). Published by Informa UK Limited, trading as Taylor & Francis Group.
PY - 2023
Y1 - 2023
N2 - Background: A survey showed European occupational scientists cover a broad range in occupational science (OS) research, however, no contemporary overviews of European OS research exists, and current research may provide valuable information for OS and occupational therapy. Aim: The aim was to provide an overview of contemporary European OS research. Materials and method: A scoping review was performed, including studies conducted in Europe and published in the British Journal of Occupational Therapy (BJOT), the Scandinavian Journal of Occupational Therapy (SJOT) or the Journal of Occupational Science (JOS) between 2015 and 2020. The journals were systematically searched, and quality assessment and thematic analysis were undertaken. Results: Findings from 93 articles identified many studies from the Nordic countries. Most studies applied qualitative research methods. Theoretical concepts from OS were used in data generating and discussions. A wide range of demographics, and living conditions were explored. Recent articles took a reflexive stance on the positionality of the researcher/s. Conclusions: This review highlights the diversity of OS research, suggesting a solid theoretical knowledge base within European OS research. Significance: The results contribute to further development and maturation of the discipline of OS in Europe and internationally.
AB - Background: A survey showed European occupational scientists cover a broad range in occupational science (OS) research, however, no contemporary overviews of European OS research exists, and current research may provide valuable information for OS and occupational therapy. Aim: The aim was to provide an overview of contemporary European OS research. Materials and method: A scoping review was performed, including studies conducted in Europe and published in the British Journal of Occupational Therapy (BJOT), the Scandinavian Journal of Occupational Therapy (SJOT) or the Journal of Occupational Science (JOS) between 2015 and 2020. The journals were systematically searched, and quality assessment and thematic analysis were undertaken. Results: Findings from 93 articles identified many studies from the Nordic countries. Most studies applied qualitative research methods. Theoretical concepts from OS were used in data generating and discussions. A wide range of demographics, and living conditions were explored. Recent articles took a reflexive stance on the positionality of the researcher/s. Conclusions: This review highlights the diversity of OS research, suggesting a solid theoretical knowledge base within European OS research. Significance: The results contribute to further development and maturation of the discipline of OS in Europe and internationally.
KW - Knowledge base
KW - occupation
KW - occupational science
KW - research methods
KW - theoretical concepts
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U2 - 10.1080/11038128.2022.2143421
DO - 10.1080/11038128.2022.2143421
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C2 - 36368300
AN - SCOPUS:85142100215
SN - 1103-8128
VL - 30
SP - 908
EP - 923
JO - Scandinavian Journal of Occupational Therapy
JF - Scandinavian Journal of Occupational Therapy
IS - 7
ER -