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Quality Assurance Of Service Learning Back School, Eric Bashaw, Vu Pham, Tyler Parvin, Ryan Pauly
Quality Assurance Of Service Learning Back School, Eric Bashaw, Vu Pham, Tyler Parvin, Ryan Pauly
UNLV Theses, Dissertations, Professional Papers, and Capstones
Project Execution: Back School: During the 2019-20 academic year, two University of Nevada, Las Vegas Physical Therapy (UNLVPT) core faculty members, along with eight doctor of physical therapy students, provided three student-led, pro-bono back school classes at Volunteers in Medicine of Southern Nevada (VMSN). Each back school class consisted of two, 2-hour sessions where participants were screened for red flags, educated on pain management strategies and common causes of back pain, and given an individual home exercise program. Quality Assurance Surveys: Patient’s and VMSN staff were all given questions in the form of Likert-scale and open-ended questions via printed handouts …
The Value Of Occupational Therapy Student Participation In University-Based Student-Run Free Clinics In The United States, Janis W. Yue, Mina Delavar, Bethrese Padini, Erik Vanstrum, Tessa Milman, John Sideris
The Value Of Occupational Therapy Student Participation In University-Based Student-Run Free Clinics In The United States, Janis W. Yue, Mina Delavar, Bethrese Padini, Erik Vanstrum, Tessa Milman, John Sideris
Journal of Occupational Therapy Education
While student-run free clinic (SRFC) participation is well-documented among many health professions, no study has comprehensively characterized occupational therapy student participation. The purpose of this qualitative study was to understand both the current presence as well as educational impact of occupational therapy student participation in university-based SRFCs in the United States (U.S). Data collection occurred through a national survey and semi-structured interviews. Surveys were sent to representatives (e.g. program directors, faculty advisors, and student leaders) at all 190 accredited occupational therapy schools. Of these, 118 responded, for an overall response rate of 62.1%. Semi-structured interviews were conducted with a purposeful …