A Bibliometric Analysis of the Occupational Therapy Literature Addressing Interventions for Children and Adolescents with Mental Health Needs

Sharon A. Gutman, Ted Brown, Pat Precin, Lauren J. Chan, Devin C. Czuj, Brooke N. Hartman, Brittany M. Meindl, Amanda R. O’Connor, Atara Safrin, Jennifer N. Stein, Julia H. Wolinsky

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Abstract

A bibliometric analysis was performed to examine the occupational therapy peer-reviewed literature addressing interventions for children and adolescents with mental health disorders (1980–2019). The search strategy yielded 82 articles that have not produced significant support for the profession’s role in this practice area, have not been well-cited, and may not be readily accessible by stakeholders. A third of this literature addressed children with ADHD using sensory-based approaches. Depression, anxiety, and bipolar disorder were addressed comparatively less. The profession must increase advocacy to enhance awareness of therapists’ role in this practice area and engage in research supporting practice.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)1-48
Number of pages48
JournalOccupational Therapy in Mental Health
Volume38
Issue number1
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 2022

Keywords

  • adolescence
  • childhood
  • mental health interventions
  • Occupational therapy

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