Akademik Veri Yönetim Sistemi
Brain Injury, 2026 (SCI-Expanded, SSCI, Scopus)
Background: Temporal adaptation offers a specialized framework for understanding time use in occupational therapy. Purpose: This study evaluated the effectiveness of a Temporal Adaptation Approach (TAA) on occupational performance, satisfaction, and occupational balance in individuals with chronic stroke. Method: Fifty-four participants (≥6 months post-stroke) were randomized to either a six-week TAA intervention–focused on scheduling meaningful occupations with one-month follow-up–or a control home program. Outcomes were assessed at baseline, six weeks, and ten weeks using the Canadian Occupational Performance Measure (COPM) and the Occupational Balance Questionnaire (OBQ). Repeated-measures ANOVA was conducted to examine Time × Group interactions, with Bonferroni-corrected pairwise comparisons and Paired-Sample T-Tests for within-group analyses. The study received ethical approval from the Clinical Trials Ethics Committee (No: 11686) and was registered on ClinicalTrials.gov (ID: NCT06085469). Findings: A 2 × 3 repeated-measures ANOVA demonstrated a significant Time × Group interaction for COPM Performance (p < 0.01), Satisfaction (p < 0.01), and OBQ scores (p < 0.01), indicating greater improvements from baseline to post-intervention and follow-up in the TAA group compared to controls. Conclusion: Incorporating TAA into rehabilitation enhanced occupational performance, satisfaction, and balance in chronic stroke. Structured time use may support long-term functional recovery and promote autonomy in daily life.