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Full-Text Articles in Medicine and Health Sciences
Does Caregiver Use Of Portable Technology Impact Attachment For Infants And Young Children?, Caitlyn Alejo, Kevin Antoine, Christine Caley, Tess Morgan
Does Caregiver Use Of Portable Technology Impact Attachment For Infants And Young Children?, Caitlyn Alejo, Kevin Antoine, Christine Caley, Tess Morgan
Occupational Therapy Evidence Projects
Ellie Olson, OTR/L, the primary collaborator for this project, is the owner of Fall City Children’s Therapy. In collaboration with occupational therapy (OT) students and faculty advisors, Renee Watling, Maggie Hayes, and Yvonne Swinth, the research question, “Does caregiver use of portable technology impact attachment for infants and young children?” was developed. This systematic review resulted in 12 articles meeting inclusion and exclusion criteria. The articles reported mixed results: (1) association between parent technology use and child attachment, (2) no association between parent technology use and child attachment, and (3) other associations besides parent technology use and child attachment, including …
Effectiveness Of Feeding Therapy Approaches On Consumption And Dietary Variety In Children With Sensory-Based Feeding Challenges, Josie Ash, Kayla Estes, Cecilia Morales, Rachel Mcelroy
Effectiveness Of Feeding Therapy Approaches On Consumption And Dietary Variety In Children With Sensory-Based Feeding Challenges, Josie Ash, Kayla Estes, Cecilia Morales, Rachel Mcelroy
Occupational Therapy Evidence Projects
This project was completed in collaboration with Hannah Michlmayer (OTR/L) at Therapy Services for Children in Seattle, Washington. The research team conducted a literature review to investigate the following question: For children ages 3-12 with sensory-based feeding challenges, what are the most effective interventions to improve dietary diversity and/or food acceptance? Evidence indicates that ABA-based interventions are the most studied, followed by video modeling and caregiver/parent training. These approaches demonstrate short-term increases in consumption and dietary variety. Most studies had small sample sizes with minimal long-term follow-up. There is a lack of research on group interventions, the SOS approach, and …
“Growing Together”: Addressing The Support Needs Of Caregivers Postpartum Through Occupational Therapy Intervention, Garrett Bagdon, Stephanie Iwasaki, Kelli Kawamoto, Alexa Mahoney
“Growing Together”: Addressing The Support Needs Of Caregivers Postpartum Through Occupational Therapy Intervention, Garrett Bagdon, Stephanie Iwasaki, Kelli Kawamoto, Alexa Mahoney
Occupational Therapy Evidence Projects
Through a collaboration with a practicing occupational therapist in Tacoma, Washington who is currently interested in opening a private practice focused on providing care to caregivers in the postpartum period, the researchers posed the question, “When treating caregivers with children under one year of age, what is the effectiveness of existing interventions within the scope of occupational therapy in improving occupational performance?” Through a critical appraisal of topic project, it was found that the existing evidence supports occupational therapy interventions in the form of brief motivational interviewing, behavioral treatments, self-regulation education, wrist stabilization techniques, and group treatments aimed at decreasing …
Interventions That Address Quality Of Life For Those Transitioning To Long Term Care, Sharan Bhander, Michaela Mikulis, Kiana Serrao, Laice Valera
Interventions That Address Quality Of Life For Those Transitioning To Long Term Care, Sharan Bhander, Michaela Mikulis, Kiana Serrao, Laice Valera
Occupational Therapy Evidence Projects
This research was proposed by community collaborator Lauren Gilliland, OTR/L, the director of occupational therapy at the Villages, a skilled nursing and rehabilitation facility, in central Florida. Gilliland was interested in adding new interventions to her current practice, especially with older adults affected by transitioning to a long term care facility, who experience a shift of daily roles, routines, and identity that may impact their quality of life. The focus of this evidence-based project was to explore current literature of occupational therapy interventions aiming to improve quality of life for older adults, specifically transitioning into long term care facilities. The …
Pediatric Burn Management: Examining Efficacy And Affordability, Grace Bouker, Gabrielle Golinvaux, Kaytie Ridle, Makayla Stahl
Pediatric Burn Management: Examining Efficacy And Affordability, Grace Bouker, Gabrielle Golinvaux, Kaytie Ridle, Makayla Stahl
Occupational Therapy Evidence Projects
Our research was led by Kelly Culhane, OTR/L, at California Children Services (CCS), in searching for efficacious and cost-effective occupational therapy treatments, or sequences of treatments, in chronic pediatric (ages 3-21) burn scar management. The primary outcomes following burn scar treatment are to increase functionality, mobility, well-being, and to improve the physical appearance of the scars. Research suggests that exercise, massage, silicon gel, and silicon patches can all be used as occupational therapy treatment for burn scars. Unstructured massages and silicon patches were found to be the most cost-effective solutions, resulting in less itch and scar vascularity, and increased range …
Evidence-Based Interventions To Teach Daily Life Skills To Adults Impacted By Disabilities In Transition-Based Programs, Noam Baruch, Natalie Daughton, Sarah Derifield, Chloe Herrera
Evidence-Based Interventions To Teach Daily Life Skills To Adults Impacted By Disabilities In Transition-Based Programs, Noam Baruch, Natalie Daughton, Sarah Derifield, Chloe Herrera
Occupational Therapy Evidence Projects
In collaboration with an occupational therapist at a school-based outreach program, we conducted a systematic literature review exploring existing evidence-based interventions that support activities of daily living (ADL) and instrumental activities of daily living (IADL) skill acquisition for transition-aged students over the age of 18 highly impacted by cognitive or intellectual disabilities. Existing literature explored the use of video-based interventions such as video prompting (VP) and video modeling (VM); interactive technology such as augmented reality, iPad applications, or audio recordings; non-technology based interventions such as visual supports, self-regulated problem solving, and adapting the environment. The evidence favored the use of …
Impacts Of Cultural Competency Training On Patient Outcomes, Claire Sinner, Lani Messmer, Sharon Oh
Impacts Of Cultural Competency Training On Patient Outcomes, Claire Sinner, Lani Messmer, Sharon Oh
Occupational Therapy Evidence Projects
The collaborating provider is Malcolm Reed, OTR/L who works at an outpatient clinic with the Office of Veterans Affairs (VA) in Tacoma, WA. The outpatient clinic that Malcom practices in is a multidisciplinary rehabilitation setting that provides therapy services of PT, OT, SLP, and chiropractic care treating a wide variety of diagnoses. Mr. Reed believes there is a growing need for a strategy to provide effective culturally competent care at the VA, particularly for the African American population. The need to provide care to the increasingly diverse veteran population guided student researchers to conduct a literature review asking if cultural …
Strength-Based Occupational Therapy Interventions For Neurodiverse Adolescents And Young Adults, Ellen Howard, Christina Connell
Strength-Based Occupational Therapy Interventions For Neurodiverse Adolescents And Young Adults, Ellen Howard, Christina Connell
Occupational Therapy Evidence Projects
In collaboration with Seattle Therapy Network, an outpatient pediatric occupational and speech therapy clinic, a critical appraisal of the literature was conducted to answer the following question: How can occupational therapists provide strength-based interventions for adolescents and young adults with autism and/or ADHD that support progression toward personally meaningful outcomes? Nineteen articles were critically appraised and were found to support using such interventions to promote meaningful outcomes in seven occupational areas. It is recommended that occupational therapy practitioners utilize strength-based, identity-affirming approaches that leverage client interests and abilities when working with neurodiverse youth in order to facilitate progress toward meaningful …
Factors That Influence Handwriting Legibility For School-Aged Children, Briegan Bester, Tori Chaffee, Jenna Miller, Laura Soper
Factors That Influence Handwriting Legibility For School-Aged Children, Briegan Bester, Tori Chaffee, Jenna Miller, Laura Soper
Occupational Therapy Evidence Projects
Four occupational therapy students collaborated with 360 Pediatric Therapy, a Seattle based pediatric occupational therapy practice. The collaborating practitioners, Catherine (Cate), Heather, and Miriam, were interested in the current and relevant evidence surrounding factors impacting handwriting legibility with children. Student researchers systematically reviewed the literature from 2007-2023 to address the question, "What are the main factors that affect or correlate with handwriting legibility for school- aged children K-5?” Out of the 936 articles screened, researchers found 36 articles that met the inclusion criteria. Research demonstrates that handwriting interventions (in and out of the classroom) involving multiple skills (cognition, visual motor, …
Critically Appraised Topic (Cat) Project Benefits And Methods For Promoting A Cue-Based Feeding Protocol For Premature Infants In The Nicu, Katy Knackstedt, Cooper Cochran, Tiffany Frias, Sara Parish
Critically Appraised Topic (Cat) Project Benefits And Methods For Promoting A Cue-Based Feeding Protocol For Premature Infants In The Nicu, Katy Knackstedt, Cooper Cochran, Tiffany Frias, Sara Parish
Occupational Therapy Evidence Projects
In collaboration with Cuyler Romeo, an occupational therapist working in the NICU at Banner-University Medical Center in Arizona, a systematic review was conducted to answer the question "What evidence exists for implementing cue-based feeding in the NICU?" Six databases were searched and eleven articles were selected for critical appraisal after meeting search criteria. The results indicate moderate evidence that supports the implementation of cue-based feeding (CBF) for preterm infants in the NICU. It is recommended that CBF be implemented in the NICU as a team approach with a protocol in order to provide positive feeding experiences for preterm infants. A …
Lower Extremity Compression Bandaging: A Treatment Option For Edema In Certain Clients With Heart Failure, Tatiana Klein, Samantha Kalmbacher, Katie Strain
Lower Extremity Compression Bandaging: A Treatment Option For Edema In Certain Clients With Heart Failure, Tatiana Klein, Samantha Kalmbacher, Katie Strain
Occupational Therapy Evidence Projects
The collaborating practitioner for this evidence project, Lauren Brown, OTRJL, works in an inpatient acute care setting in the Colorado University hospital. The researchable (PICO) question for this evidence project was raised by the collaborating practitioner as, "What is the evidence that using lower extremity multilayer compression bandaging is a safe and effective intervention for clients with heart failure in acute care to decrease lower extremity edema or lessen the impact of venous ulcers?" The evidence appraisal process found that lower extremity compression is safe for clients with stable heart failure, and may be safe for clients with severe heart …
Self-Feeding Interventions For Adults With Tremors, Kd Bradley, Kristine Miller, Samantha Patterson, Madelyn Siemer
Self-Feeding Interventions For Adults With Tremors, Kd Bradley, Kristine Miller, Samantha Patterson, Madelyn Siemer
Occupational Therapy Evidence Projects
This research analysis was completed in collaboration with Carol Schramek, OTR/L, who works at a skilled nursing facility (SNF) in Iowa run by ABCM corporations. A systematic review of literature was conducted to explore the research question: "What evidence-based interventions have been shown to be effective for reducing tremors, improving occupational performance, and/or increasing client satisfaction during self-feeding in adults with resting and/or action tremors?" After initial review of 73 articles based on title, 33 articles met our inclusion criteria and were included in our critical appraisal of our topic (CAT). We found there to be a lack of research …
A Critical Appraisal Of The Vital Components Of Vocational Rehabilitations Counselors On Return To Work Outcomes For Injured Workers, Danielle Van Dusen, Kate Schooley, Sarah Riddle
A Critical Appraisal Of The Vital Components Of Vocational Rehabilitations Counselors On Return To Work Outcomes For Injured Workers, Danielle Van Dusen, Kate Schooley, Sarah Riddle
Occupational Therapy Evidence Projects
Our collaborating practitioner is Lee Caton, PT, is the Regional Vice President of Peoples Injury Northwest (PINN), which has multidisciplinary industrial rehabilitation facilities across Washington and Oregon. The research question was: "Is there a difference in the rate of return to work (RTW) for injured workers who use vocational rehabilitation counselors (VRCs) versus injured workers who do not use vocational rehabilitation counselors?" A literature review discovered 57 articles that were then reviewed and synthesized into 24 total articles that included 23 quantitative and 1 qualitative article and were then assessed in a critically appraised topic (CAT). Strong evidence was found …
Associations Between Otitis Media And Social Development And Behavior, Samantha Reed, Inga Rohde, Hannah Yu
Associations Between Otitis Media And Social Development And Behavior, Samantha Reed, Inga Rohde, Hannah Yu
Occupational Therapy Evidence Projects
Doreen Hunt, MA, OTR/L, is an occupational therapist at Children's Therapy of Woodinville, an outpatient pediatric clinic. She served as the primary collaborator with three University of Puget Sound occupational therapy (OT) doctoral students to address the research question, "How are chronic ear infections (otitis media) in early childhood associated with children's behavioral outcomes and social development?" A literature review identified 29 relevant articles which led to establishing themes of social skills, attention and behavior. Strong evidence indicates an association between chronic ear infections and social skills. However, due to mixed evidence, no clear associations could be found between chronic …
Best Practices For Toilet Training Children With Disabilities, Sara Kne, Gabriela Gonzalez, Jorge Medina
Best Practices For Toilet Training Children With Disabilities, Sara Kne, Gabriela Gonzalez, Jorge Medina
Occupational Therapy Evidence Projects
This research project was conducted in collaboration with Paige Kensil, OTR/L and Erica Petru, OTR/L at Little Fin Therapies. Through discussion with Paige and Erica, we determined that there was a need to examine the effectiveness of various toilet training interventions for children with disabilities. Therefore, a systematic review of the literature was conducted on strategies and interventions for toilet training focused on promoting independence of children between the ages of 2-18 years old with disabilities. The literature review yielded a total of 20 research articles published in peer-reviewed journals. Ten toileting interventions were examined in these articles for children …
Evidence Appraisal On Indocyanine Green Lymphography's (Icg-L) Efficacy In Diagnosing Lymphedema Compared To Other Assessment Methods, Jasmin Cardenas, Catherine Daggi, Leah Parsons
Evidence Appraisal On Indocyanine Green Lymphography's (Icg-L) Efficacy In Diagnosing Lymphedema Compared To Other Assessment Methods, Jasmin Cardenas, Catherine Daggi, Leah Parsons
Occupational Therapy Evidence Projects
The authors collaborated with Kate Long, OTR/L, CL T who is currently practicing at Legacy Salmon Creek Rehabilitation outpatient clinic, to answer the research question, "How effective is indocyanine green lymphography (ICG-L) in diagnosing and guiding treatment of adult clients suspected of having lymphedema compared to other assessment methods?" Results of the in depth literature review provided moderate evidence to support the use of the ICG-L assessment method for obtaining an early, conclusive diagnosis of lymphedema. Findings also showed that imaging of individual lymphatic flow can assist certified lymphedema therapists (CLTs) in delivering personalized treatment to their clients. Compared to …
Evidence For Sensory Integration And Sensory-Based Interventions For Mental Health In Pediatric Populations, Elyse Johnston, Kelsey Graeber, Monica Lyons
Evidence For Sensory Integration And Sensory-Based Interventions For Mental Health In Pediatric Populations, Elyse Johnston, Kelsey Graeber, Monica Lyons
Occupational Therapy Evidence Projects
There is an increasing prevalence of mental health concerns within the pediatric population (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention [CDC], 2022). To equip practitioners to address this need, researchers examined the literature to consolidate the evidence for the following question: "For children with mental health conditions, do Ayres' Sensory Integration and/or sensory-based interventions reduce mental health symptoms?". This project was undertaken in collaboration with Dr. Jackie Brown, DrOT, OTR/L, owner of Apple Tree Therapy, a private pediatric occupational therapy (OT) clinic in Kitsap County, WA. In sum, there is a moderate evidence base to support the use of Ayres' Sensory …