"I found this 'comprehensive review' to be both in-depth and broad in its scope. It offers an insightful 'toolbox' of ideas to return to my clinical practice with - and hopefully further improve how I deliver treatment" - Jamie Grant, Specialist Neurological Occupational Therapist and Journal Club host. To enhance your evidence-based practice and CPD (for free), join The OT Journal Club (JC) and get involved in this new discussion! Also available to participate in via The OT Hub app.

We are excited to re-launch the globally-reaching Journal Club (JC)! Since 2019, it has been a space to discuss the clinical applicability of occupational therapy research. In doing so, this can enhance your evidence-based practice and add to your continuing professional development (CPD). With the privilege of an international community, the Hub is pleased to bring our JC to you for free! Participate here - or on-the-go, via The OT Hub app. For more information on the process, or to find out about hosting, join The OT Journal Club now and visit the About tab.

"I am a newly-qualified occupational therapist and recently employed in forensic mental health. Is there anyone who works in a similar setting - and have you got any tips (books, articles, research, CPD, etc) for someone in my position? I am excited to get started, but anxious at the same time. Grazie!" Why not make a connection, help Abayomi out and participate in your own learning? Join and engage in this supportive community right here, or via The OT Hub app.

From birth, humans use their hands for all daily activities. This makes the development of hand skills a crucial part of a child's development. This series draws on relevant literature, using clear imagery to illustrate the hand's function and usefulness, including handedness and hand performance. Created by Indonesian OT Ainun Meutia. Available free for Plus+ Members via OT Downloads - or for individual purchase through the Hub Store.

Study participants played a stunt plane game that engaged several cognitive processes, including dual-tasking and sustained attention. EEG headsets monitored brain waves and the flow state scale of occupational therapy was completed. 'Measuring engagement in this way could lead to new treatments that use gaming to stave off the onset or progression of cognitive decline.' Upgraded to Plus+? Get updated on this and other OT news and stories, from around the world.

The 2025 review identifies 'concerning gaps' in how established healthcare disciplines like social work and occupational therapy lack research into their specific function within the field of alcohol and other drugs. Future research should determine how these roles can be better utilised - and how they differ between urban and rural areas. Plus+ Members can read this paper within the Vocation/Workforce theme of the Research Portal.