Systematic Review of Time-related Intervention in Occupational Therapy

Objective: This study aimed to systematically review and analyze the effects of time-related interventions. Methods: Using the Research Information Sharing Service, DBpia, PubMed, EMBASE, Web of Science and CINAHL databases, we searched for “Disability”, “Time Management”, “Time Assistive Device”, and “Intervention”, and “Program” in Journals from 2000 to 2020. A systematic review was conducted using PRISMA 2020 and the quality of the study was evaluated through PEDro. A total of nine studies were collected. Results: For all nine studies, time-related interventions provided by occupational therapists significantly improved time skills. Additionally, improvements were observed in cognition/daily life functions, occupational performance, and psychosocial factors. These interventions included time-skill training and time-assistive devices for people with disabilities. Conclusion: Rehabilitation treatment using time-related interventions can be a useful tool with positive effects on time-processing ability and time management. This is expected to be used as clinical evidence in the domestic occupational therapy field.