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Assessing Occupational Competency in Children With Leukaemia Compared to Typically Developing Peers Using the Child Occupational Self-Assessment Tool: A Pilot Study Publisher



Sattari M1 ; Kahjoogh MA2 ; Hosseini SA3 ; Mazloomzadeh S4 ; Jalili N5 ; Koochakzadeh L6
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  1. 1. School of Rehabilitation, University of Social Welfare and Rehabilitation Sciences, Tehran, Iran
  2. 2. Faculty of Rehabilitation, Tabriz University of Medical Sciences, Tabriz, Iran
  3. 3. Social Determinants of Health Research Center, Occupational Therapy Department, School of Rehabilitation, University of Social Welfare and Rehabilitation Sciences, Tehran, Iran
  4. 4. Zanjan University of Medical Sciences, Zanjan, Iran
  5. 5. Department of Occupational Therapy, School of Rehabilitation Sciences, Isfahan University of Medical Sciences, Isfahan, Iran
  6. 6. Department of Pediatrics, Children's Medical Center Hospital, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran

Source: International Journal of Therapy and Rehabilitation Published:2023


Abstract

Background/Aims Children with leukaemia are less able to perform activities of daily living and participate in leisure activities compared to typically developing children, which can affect their occupational competency. The aim of this study was to compare occupational competency and values between typically developing children and children with leukaemia. Methods In this pilot cross-sectional study, 102 children (52 typically developing children and 50 children with leukaemia) aged 7 to 13 years were assessed using the Child Occupational Self-Assessment tool, which includes occupational competency and occupational value scales for each item. Results The independent t-Test analysis demonstrated that there was a significant difference between the two groups on the competency scale (P=0.02). However, there was no significant difference between the two groups in the value scale (P=0.07). Conclusions Children with leukaemia feel less competent in carrying out everyday activities than typically developing children. Occupational competency interventions should be prioritised in occupational therapy services. © 2023 MA Healthcare Ltd. All rights reserved.
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