Examining the Effectiveness of a Group Occupational Therapy Program During the Early Stage of Psychiatric Hospitalization in Japan: A Randomized Controlled Trial

The study's findings suggest that occupation-focused group interventions may enhance motivation, specifically, interest in meaningful occupations related to occupational participation and improve community living functions during early psychiatric hospitalization. The results support the clinical value of such programs as recovery-oriented practices in acute mental health care. Further large-scale studies are required to verify reproducibility, given the small sample size.