pISSN : 3058-6941 eISSN: 3058-695X
Open Access, Peer-reviewed
Mi-Yeong Gang
http:dx.doi.org/10.17817/JCMSH.2026.30.2.5 Epub 7th July, 2026
Abstract
Purpose This scoping review aimed to identify motor function and activities of daily living (ADL) assessment tools used in occupational therapy research involving individuals with Parkinson’s disease (PD) and to examine their characteristics and utilization. Methods A scoping review was conducted following the methodological framework proposed by Arksey and O’Malley. Electronic databases were searched for studies published between 2015 and 2025. Studies involving individuals with PD that used motor function or ADLrelated assessments in occupational therapy research were included. Nineteen studies met the inclusion criteria. Extracted assessment tools were categorized according to the International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health (ICF) framework. Results Most studies were published between 2023 and 2025 (36.8%) and were conducted in Europe (42.1%). Intervention effectiveness was the most common research purpose (57.9%). The identified assessments addressed motor impairment, balance, mobility, upper limb function, ADL performance, occupational performance and participation. Motor assessments primarily focused on disease severity, mobility, and dexterity, whereas ADL and participation assessments evaluated functional performance and engagement in everyday activities. Conclusion Occupational therapy research for individuals with PD utilizes a broad range of assessment tools focusing on motor function, ADL performance, and participation. The findings provide an overview of current assessment practices and may assist clinicians and researchers in selecting appropriate outcome measures according to evaluation purposes.
Keywords
Parkinson’s disease Occupational therapy Assessment tools International Classification of Functioning Disability and Health Scoping review