The Effectiveness of Model of Human Occupation-Based Occupational Therapy Intervention for Women who Experienced Domestic Violence

Authors : Sinem SALAR, Hülya KAYIHAN

Pages : 83-91

Doi:10.30720/ered.1271221

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Publication Date : 2023-09-15

Article Type : Research Paper

Abstract :Purpose: Experiences of violence negatively affect women\`s independence and daily activities. The aim of this study was to investigate the effectiveness of the \`Model of Human Occupation insert ignore into journalissuearticles values(MOHO);\`-based occupational therapy intervention on the occupational competence and occupational participation of women affected by domestic violence and living in a women\`s shelter. Materials and Methods: The MOHO-based occupational therapy program, which includes 10 intervention areas, was applied to 13 women in two women’s shelters. Four-week insert ignore into journalissuearticles values(16 sessions); individual and group training and environmental interventions were provided. Participants\` occupational competence was assessed with the “Occupational Self-Assessment” and occupational participation with the “Model of Human Occupation Screening Tool”. Assessments were conducted before the intervention, after the intervention, and at the 3-month follow-up. Results: Statistically significant differences were found in occupational competence insert ignore into journalissuearticles values(p=0.002); and occupational participation insert ignore into journalissuearticles values(p=0.004); between pre-intervention and 3-month follow-up assessments. Improvements were noted in all domains insert ignore into journalissuearticles values(OSA-competence, and volution, habituation, communication-interaction, process skills, and environment parameters of MOHOST); insert ignore into journalissuearticles values(p 0.05);. Discussion: MOHO-based occupational therapy interventions delivered in women\`s shelters could have a positive impact on the occupational competence and occupational participation of women experiencing violence.
Keywords : Ergoterapi, Aile içi şiddet, Kadınlar, İnsan aktivite modeli