Schizophrenia is marked by significant cognitive deficits affecting daily life and quality of life. Occupational therapy (OT) employs various strategies to enhance cognitive, social, and daily functioning through structured meaningful occupations. To examine the effectiveness of OT interventions targeting cognitive functions in adults with schizophrenia. A systematic review was conducted, including 15 studies published between 2013 and February 2025, sourced from PubMed, Cochrane Library, and CINAHL databases. Key interventions included combined individual and group OT, targeted cognitive interventions, aerobic exercise (dance) interventions, integrated therapies, functional skill training, and self-management programs. These approaches significantly improved attention, memory, executive function, and processing speed. OT is a valuable intervention for cognitive enhancement in schizophrenia. Integrating diverse OT interventions into clinical practice is recommended. Future research should explore long-term studies, larger sample sizes, and the cost-effectiveness of interventions to improve the evidence base and practical implementation.

Background Healthcare professionals experience high levels of burnout and chronic stress, which further jeopardizes their optimism and mental resilience. Methods The study involved 175 health professionals (46 doctors, 56 nurses, 27 nursing assistants, 23 ward assistants, 23 paramedical workers) of the Sismanogleio General Hospital of Athens, aged 26-65. Participants were administered an electronic questionnaire, which included socio-demographic data and work-related information, the Revised Life Orientation Test (LOT-R) and the Connor-Davidson Resilience Scale (CD-RISK-25). The data analysis was conducted using SPSS, with Descriptive and Inferential Statistics methods. Results The results reveal moderate levels of mental resilience (Mean=65.23, Std. Dev.=15.44) and moderate levels of optimism (Mean=12.75, Std. Dev.=2.89) among participants. Health professionals’ levels of optimism are positively correlated with their levels of mental resilience (rho = 0.208, p = 0.006). The levels of optimism and mental resilience do not differ according to gender, marital status, or years of work experience (p = 0.612, p = 0.458, p = 0.214, respectively), but differ according to age (p < 0.001). Health professionals aged 60+ show the highest levels of mental resilience, while paramedical workers demonstrate greater optimism compared to physicians. Conclusions The development of targeted training and support programs aimed at strengthening optimism and mental resilience among healthcare professionals may be beneficial.

Background/Objectives: Driving performance and competence represent a complex functional domain that may be affected in some individuals with schizophrenia. This scoping review aimed to map existing evidence characterizing driving-related functioning by identifying the cognitive, pharmacological and functional factors that influence driving ability and by synthesizing findings from experimental, neurocognitive and population-based studies. Methods: A structured search of the PubMed, Scopus and ScienceDirect databases was performed in accordance with PRISMA-ScR guidelines to identify studies published between 2015 and 2025 that examined cognitive, pharmacological and functional dimensions of driving in individuals with schizophrenia. Extracted data were narratively and thematically synthesized. Eleven studies met the inclusion criteria. Results: Findings clustered into three domains: cognitive, including attention, executive function, reaction time and visuospatial processing; pharmacological, encompassing drug comparisons, dosage, side effects and treatment stability; and functional, covering license status, driving participation, driving cessation, avoidance behaviors and self-regulation. Conclusions: This review integrates current evidence within a multidimensional and conditional framework, highlighting interactions between cognitive functioning, pharmacological factors, and compensatory self-regulation in individuals with schizophrenia. Understanding these interrelations may inform individualized fitness-to-drive evaluations and contribute to structured, context-sensitive interpretation of driving-related evidence in clinical and regulatory settings.

Background: Preterm birth is a significant early-life stressor associated with increased psychiatric vulnerability and long-term functional impairments in school-aged children. Objective: To compare behavioral–emotional outcomes and functional competence between school-aged preterm and term-born children, examining perinatal, cognitive, and socioeconomic predictors. Methods: 140 children aged 6–10 (70 preterm, 70 age-matched controls) were assessed using the Child Behavior Checklist (CBCL) and Strengths and Difficulties Questionnaire (SDQ). Functional competence—defined as participation in daily activities, social interactions, and school performance—was examined alongside behavioral–emotional outcomes. Predictors included gestational age, birth weight, SES, and cognitive ability. Results: Preterm birth was associated with higher SDQ scores in emotional problems, hyperactivity, and peer problems. CBCL results showed lower total functional competence scores, specifically in activities, social participation, and school performance. Longer NICU stay predicted higher internalizing problems and lower social participation. Cognitive ability was linked to lower SDQ externalizing and internalizing scores. SES was not a significant predictor. Conclusions: Preterm birth and prolonged NICU hospitalization are linked to persistent behavioral–emotional and functional vulnerabilities. These findings underscore the need for early, integrated developmental monitoring within a preventive psychiatry framework to identify psychiatric vulnerability and support functional participation.

Introduction: Sustainable development in occupational therapy is primarily implemented through the integration and adaptation of sustainable occupations in occupational therapy practice. However, occupational therapy through the lens of sustainability remains underexplored. Objective: To explore the insights of Greek occupational therapists regarding sustainability in their practice. Method: A cross-sectional descriptive study was conducted using an electronic questionnaire distributed to 105 Greek occupational therapists. Results: Findings indicate that the majority of Greek occupational therapists (91%, n = 95) acknowledge the importance of sustainable occupations in everyday life. However, only a small percentage (12%, n = 13) of participants have received training in sustainable development practices. Most participants reported engaging in practices related to sustainability, including frequent use of reusable materials (71%, n = 74), recycling (27%, n = 28), sourcing from local communities (40%, n = 42), and adopting eco-friendly products (50%, n = 52). Conclusion: This exploratory study highlights a substantial training gap regarding sustainability in occupational therapy. These findings suggest the need to integrate sustainability-focused content into occupational therapy curricula and continuing professional education as a priority.