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The Lived Experience Of Parents Who Homeschool A Child With Disabilities In Accessing And Utilizing Occupational Therapy Services, Ruth Chase
Master of Arts in Occupational Therapy Theses and Projects
Over the past 20 years, there has been a continuous increase in the number of families choosing to homeschool their children, and a significant number of these families are homeschooling children with disabilities (Redford, Battle, & Bielick, 2017). Occupational therapists work with children who have disabilities in a variety of practice settings, including home-based, clinic-based, and school-based practice areas. However, there has been no research regarding the unique considerations of the lived experiences of homeschool families and occupational therapy services. The purpose of this pilot study was to explore the challenges and supports related to accessibility and utilization of occupational …
Transition From Foster Care To Independent Living In Minnesota: A Profile Of Occupations, Person Factors And Environment Factors, Katie M. Norgard
Transition From Foster Care To Independent Living In Minnesota: A Profile Of Occupations, Person Factors And Environment Factors, Katie M. Norgard
Master of Arts in Occupational Therapy Theses and Projects
In 2013 the average number of children in foster care on any given day was 6,200 in the state of Minnesota (Minnesota DHS, 2016). While the majority will eventually be reunited with their families or find permanent housing with a relative or caregiver roughly 9% will leave foster care without the benefit of any permanency (Minnesota DHS, 2016). There are numerous programs in place to help these youth transition from foster care to independent living. The National Youth in Transition Database (NYTD) was created to track the outcomes of foster youth who participated in these programs (Administration for Children & …
The Perceived Impact Of The See Me As A Person Curriculum From The Facilitators’ Perspectives, Alexandra L. Hein
The Perceived Impact Of The See Me As A Person Curriculum From The Facilitators’ Perspectives, Alexandra L. Hein
Master of Arts in Occupational Therapy Theses and Projects
The purpose of this study was to examine the impact of the See Me as a Person (SMAAP) curriculum from the facilitators’ perspectives. Therapeutic use of self (TUS) and client-centered practice have long been a part of many healthcare professions, including occupational therapy (OT). The SMAAP curriculum was developed based on the Relationship-Based Care model (RBC) to help foster a relationship-based care culture in organizations. This phenomenological qualitative study was designed using interviews and inductive and deductive analysis. The main research question and additional sub-questions aimed to explore the various impacts of the curriculum. A sample of five facilitators of …
Evidence-Based Occupational Therapy Interventions For Children With Autism: Current Practices And Continuing Education In Minnesota, Bryden G. Giving
Evidence-Based Occupational Therapy Interventions For Children With Autism: Current Practices And Continuing Education In Minnesota, Bryden G. Giving
Master of Arts in Occupational Therapy Theses and Projects
The purpose of this thesis was to investigate the use of non-evidence-based practices that are often used with children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) by occupational therapy practitioners, as well as continuing education necessary to better pediatric occupational therapy practice with children with ASD in Minnesota. This mixed-methods project utilized a website content analysis, survey, and focus group data to address the research questions. The study aimed to address: (1) How do pediatric occupational therapy practitioners in Minnesota understand evidence-based practice and apply evidence-based practice principles in their work with children with ASD? (2) How are the twelve specified interventions …
Therapeutic Use Of Self: The Impact On The Health And Wellness Of Older Adults Involved In A Creative Dance Program, Anna K. W. Bruesewitz
Therapeutic Use Of Self: The Impact On The Health And Wellness Of Older Adults Involved In A Creative Dance Program, Anna K. W. Bruesewitz
Master of Arts in Occupational Therapy Theses and Projects
This study was part of a larger mixed methods design exploring the effects of a dance program on elders. The purpose of this research was to examine the impact of a creative arts- based program on the health, wellness, and overall quality of life of older adults. Another aspect of the study involved determining how the staff’s “therapeutic use of self” contributed to the positive outcomes of the creative music and dance program called “The Dancing Heart TM ”. The research questions were, “What is the importance of a creative dance program for long term care residents?” and “What is …