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How therapy helps people rebuild lives on the streets

April 11, 2026

The lockdown in South Africa forced cities to find quick fixes for homelessness. In Tshwane, teams first gave food and medicine to people living on the streets. But soon, they saw that basic help wasn’t enough. Many were struggling with mental health, old injuries, or lost documents that kept them s

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Keeping Feet Healthy: A Simple Program for Seniors with Diabetes

January 2, 2026

Many older adults struggle with diabetes. They need to take care of their feet to avoid big problems. A small study tried a new way to help. It was a short program to teach seniors about foot care. The program had two parts. Each part was one hour long. Seniors watched videos and practiced using fo

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Can Occupational Therapy Boost Recovery in Schizophrenia?

June 17, 2025

People with schizophrenia often face big challenges in everyday life. They might struggle with basic tasks and feel like they are not getting better. So, researchers wanted to see if multiple sessions of occupational therapy could help. They thought it might improve how well people can function and

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The Role of Occupational Therapy in Early Psychosis Care

June 13, 2025

Occupational therapy (OT) is a crucial part of mental health care. But when it comes to early psychosis, its role is not as clear. A recent effort aimed to map out what we know about OT in early psychosis treatment. This involved a deep dive into existing research. The goal was to see how OT fits in

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Hip Replacement: The Role of Pre-Op Therapy

March 12, 2025

Hip replacements are a big deal. They help people move better and live better. But the journey doesn't start in the operating room. It begins way before, with something called pre-operative occupational therapy. This is where therapists work with patients before surgery to make sure they're ready. I

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Why Occupational Therapists Face Challenges in Mental Health Settings

January 24, 2025

Occupational therapists are well-versed in the importance of occupation in patient care, but they often face hurdles when trying to implement occupation-based practices. One significant barrier they encounter is hegemony — the influence of one group's ideas over others. In mental health settings, th

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Surrey's New Health Hub: Training the Next Generation of Caregivers - But is it Enough?

September 8, 2024

A brand new training facility for healthcare professionals, focusing on physical therapy, occupational therapy, and midwifery, has just opened its doors at UBC in Surrey. This sounds great, right? More healthcare workers means better care for everyone. But before we get too excited, let's dig a li