2026 Content
2 CLINICAL CEUs.
Purchase access to the questionnaire on this open access journal article. You will be required to read the article and answer multiple choice questions related to the article (you must get 70% and above to qualify for the 2 CEUs).
Objectives of this course:
On completion of this CPD activity, the participant will be able to:
- Describe the prevalence, symptoms, and sequelae of major depressive disorder (MDD).
- Describe the role, goals, and treatment modalities of occupational therapy for individuals with MDD, particularly in acute mental health settings.
- Discuss the Occupational Therapy Interactive Group Model, including its development, key concepts, and constructs.
- Explain the application of the Activity Participation Outcome Model in mental health settings.
- Analyse changes in activity participation among mental health care users diagnosed with MDD who attended occupational therapy groups during their stay in an acute private mental health setting.
- Examine correlations between length of stay, number and type of groups attended, and activity participation among these mental health care users.
* You have until 31st December 2026 to complete this task.
Citation:
Meyer FM, Casteleijn D & Silaule O. (2024). The therapeutic impact of occupational therapy groups on the activity participation of persons with major depressive disorder in an acute mental health setting.
South African Journal of Occupational Therapy. 54(2):18-26. Retrieved from
https://sajot.org.za/index.php/sajot/article/view/847.
Summary of the article
Participation in meaningful activities is often compromised among mental health care users (MHCUs) living with major depressive disorder (MDD). In acute mental health settings, occupational therapy groups are the primary treatment modality used to address these challenges. However, evidence regarding the therapeutic impact of these groups on activity participation remains limited. Therefore, this study aimed to determine changes in activity participation from admission to discharge among MHCUs diagnosed with MDD who attended occupational therapy groups during their stay in an acute private mental health setting. The findings offer guidance for designing occupational therapy group interventions and monitoring the therapeutic outcomes.
