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A Comical Look At Occupational Therapy, Karen Mccarthy, Kira Kuwada
A Comical Look At Occupational Therapy, Karen Mccarthy, Kira Kuwada
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n 2015, I attended the Association of Occupational Therapists of Ireland Conference and was inspired by the keynote address given by Sue Baptiste, MHSc, OT(C). Baptiste explored how she viewed the profession of occupational therapy as moving away from its roots in occupation and becoming more reductionistic in its practice. The profession of occupational therapy has seen many paradigm shifts—from a paradigm of occupation, to a mechanistic paradigm, and then toward a contemporary paradigm, which embraces (1) emphasizing the importance of occupation to health and well-being, (2) recognizing occupational problems and/or challenges as the focus of occupational therapy, and (3) …
Dating As An Occupation: Swipe Right For Occupational Therapy, Karen Mccarthy
Dating As An Occupation: Swipe Right For Occupational Therapy, Karen Mccarthy
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At a first glance, these may look like personal ads you might in the past have found in any newspaper classified section, yet they could be mini occupational profiles that represent your clients. Each profile contains information about the client, their interests and passions, their values, and their goals and dreams for meeting a partner.
Personal ads, once so public for everyone who opened a newspaper to read, have now moved onto the vast and complicated world of online dating. The game has changed, with 15% of adults in the United States reporting they have used online dating sites or …
An Innovative Behavioral Interview For Pre-Admission Selection Of Occupational Therapy Students, Kitsum Li, Julia L. Wilbarger, Shad St. Louis
An Innovative Behavioral Interview For Pre-Admission Selection Of Occupational Therapy Students, Kitsum Li, Julia L. Wilbarger, Shad St. Louis
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The goal for pre-admission interview is to identify students who will be successful both academically and professionally. The traditional structured pre-admission interview has not been shown to be effective in predicting students’ success in academic and fieldwork performance. This article describes an innovative behavioral interview process during which applicants interviewed simulated clients as part of the preadmission selection process. The goals of the pre-admission behavioral interview were to observe applicants’ behavior as team players, and to assess their interpersonal communication skills, capability to be reflective, and professionalism. During the behavioral interview, faculty interviewers assessed the applicants’ performance in the planning …
Exploring The Occupation Of Dating For Young Women Living In Ireland, Karen Mccarthy, Jeanne Jackson
Exploring The Occupation Of Dating For Young Women Living In Ireland, Karen Mccarthy, Jeanne Jackson
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Background:
The discipline of occupational science has called for an increase in research focusing on the study of occupations. Gray (1997) stated that occupational therapy could benefit from “a more profound understanding of the essence of occupation” (p. 15). Dickie (2003) argues that “one way to achieve this understanding is to examine occupations directly” (p. 120).
Dating is an occupation that has not been examined directly and has recently undergone rapid changes in its practice. Although occupational science research has been done on mate selection (Krishnagiri, 1996), there is a dearth of literature exploring the actual activities surrounding mate selection, …
Dating As An Occupation: Swipe Right For Ot, Karen Mccarthy
Dating As An Occupation: Swipe Right For Ot, Karen Mccarthy
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Background As occupational therapists (OTs) we claim to treat our clients holistically, yet despite research indicating the importance of sexuality in practice (White et al 1992, Northcott and Chard 2000) sexuality and the occupations surrounding it, such as dating, can often be ignored in practice. Sexuality is expressed through many forms including sexual activity, self care and dating. As OTs, how often do we acknowledge or actively address a client’s desire to find a partner and the occupations that surround such a goal? Krishnagiri discusses “mate selection” as an important occupation with rich cultural and personal significance to the person …
Mild Cognitive Impairment In Heart Failure Affects Care Transition, Kitsum Li, Kristin Myers
Mild Cognitive Impairment In Heart Failure Affects Care Transition, Kitsum Li, Kristin Myers
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Objectives
After attending the presentation, the audiences will be able to:
- Understand the importance of cognition in everyday activity and the cognitive hierarchy to guide practice.
- Recognize the incidence of mild cognitive impairment in individuals with heart failure.
- Understand how mild cognitive impairment may affect heart failure self- care practice and hospitalization readmission.
- Identify the evidence that support use of cognitive screen to identify mild cognitive impairment in individuals with heart failure.
- Compare the evidence among three cognitive screens (Mini-mental Status Exam, Montreal Cognitive Assessment and St. Louis University Mental State Exam).
- (Using Montreal Cognitive Assessment as an example)Identify cognitive …
Exercise: An Antecedent Based Intervention To Address Sensory Motor Needs And Learning Readiness, Laura Greiss Hess, Heather Maurin
Exercise: An Antecedent Based Intervention To Address Sensory Motor Needs And Learning Readiness, Laura Greiss Hess, Heather Maurin
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- “Exercise (ECE) is a strategy that involves an increase in physical exertion as a means of reducing problem behaviors or increasing appropriate behavior while increasing physical fitness and motor skills”
- “ECE can be used effectively to address behavior, school-readiness, academic, and motor skills.” NPDC Exercise Fact Sheet, 2014
Effects Of Sertraline Treatment For Young Children With Fxs, Andrew Ligsay, Laura Greiss Hess, Sarah Fitzpatrick, Kerrie Lemons Chitwood, Jonathan Polussa, Salpi Siyahian, Randi Hagerman
Effects Of Sertraline Treatment For Young Children With Fxs, Andrew Ligsay, Laura Greiss Hess, Sarah Fitzpatrick, Kerrie Lemons Chitwood, Jonathan Polussa, Salpi Siyahian, Randi Hagerman
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Selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) help treat many of the phenotypic manifestations of fragile X syndrome (FXS) including anxiety, sensory processing challenges, and communication and intellectual deficits. However, the efficacy of SSRIs has not been previously studied in children with FXS under five-years-old. The purpose of this study was to elucidate group differences in behavior and developmental outcome measures for young children with FXS when treated with sertraline compared to placebo.
Does Generalization Occur Following Computer-Based Cognitive Retraining?—An Exploratory Study, Kitsum Li, Jonathan Alonso, Nisha Chadha, Jennifer Pulido
Does Generalization Occur Following Computer-Based Cognitive Retraining?—An Exploratory Study, Kitsum Li, Jonathan Alonso, Nisha Chadha, Jennifer Pulido
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Computer-based cognitive retraining (CBCR) intervention has gained great popularity in recent years. This study aimed to investigate the occurrence of skill generalization to daily living task for individuals with acquired brain injury (ABI) after completion of eight modules of a commercially available CBCR program, the Parrot Software. The study investigated changes in individuals’ global cognition as measured by the Montreal Cognitive Assessment, and changes in individuals’ performance during a medication-box sorting task, a novel instrumental activity of daily living. The medication-box sorting task resembled real life medication management with daily prescribed and over-the-counter medications. Twelve individuals with ABI from a …
Ot On College Campuses: Emerging Models Faciltitating Student Success Through Occupation, Lisa Crabtree, Carlin Daley, Jeanne Eichler, Karen Mccarthy, Victoria Schindler
Ot On College Campuses: Emerging Models Faciltitating Student Success Through Occupation, Lisa Crabtree, Carlin Daley, Jeanne Eichler, Karen Mccarthy, Victoria Schindler
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No abstract available
Effects Of Sertraline Treatment For Young Children With Fxs, Laura Greiss Hess, Peter Mundy, Randi Hagerman
Effects Of Sertraline Treatment For Young Children With Fxs, Laura Greiss Hess, Peter Mundy, Randi Hagerman
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Phenotypic manifestations for young children with fragile X syndrome (FXS) include: anxiety, sensory processing challenges, global language and communication deficits and intellectual and developmental disabilities. Many of these symptoms can be treated with medications, including selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs). However to date a clinical trial has not been conducted for children under five years old.
This study investigated the following question: Are there group differences on developmental outcome measures for those children treated with sertraline compared to placebo?
Family Meanings, Contexts And Hopes Within A Clinical Trial, Laura Greis Hess, Cynthia Carter Ching, Randi Hagerman
Family Meanings, Contexts And Hopes Within A Clinical Trial, Laura Greis Hess, Cynthia Carter Ching, Randi Hagerman
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These qualitative analyses are a component of the clinical trial: “Effects of Sertraline Treatment for Young Children with FXS: Examination of Developmental Outcomes and Family Contexts.”
We argue that inclusion of a sociocultural perspective within the context of a clinical trial affords consideration of:
- A dynamic view of development – simultaneous consideration of biological and sociocultural factors (Vygotsky, 1978).
- Application of a bioecological framework and consideration of ever changing nested settings and contexts over time (Bronfenbrenner, 2005)
Utility Of An Occupational Therapy Driving Intervention For A Combat Veteran, Sherrilene Classen, Miriam Monahan, Maria Canonizado, Sandra Winter
Utility Of An Occupational Therapy Driving Intervention For A Combat Veteran, Sherrilene Classen, Miriam Monahan, Maria Canonizado, Sandra Winter
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Many combat veterans are injured in motor vehicle crashes shortly after returning to civilian life, yet little evidence exists on effective driving interventions. In this single-subject design study, we compared clinical test results and driving errors in a returning combat veteran before and after an occupational therapy driving intervention. A certified driving rehabilitation specialist administered baseline clinical and simulated driving assessments; conducted three intervention sessions that discussed driving errors, retrained visual search skills, and invited commentary on driving; and administered a postintervention evaluation in conditions resembling those at baseline. Clinical test results were similar pre- and postintervention. Baseline versus postintervention …
Evidence-Based Review Of Interventions For Medically At-Risk Older Drivers, Sherilenne Classen, Miriam Monahan, Beth Auten, Abraham Yarney
Evidence-Based Review Of Interventions For Medically At-Risk Older Drivers, Sherilenne Classen, Miriam Monahan, Beth Auten, Abraham Yarney
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OBJECTIVE. To conduct an evidence-based review of intervention studies of older drivers with medical conditions.
METHOD. We used the American Occupational Therapy Association’s classification criteria (Levels I–V, I 5 highest level of evidence) to identify driving interventions. We classified studies using letters to represent the strength of recommendations: A 5 strongly recommend the intervention; B 5 recommend intervention is provided routinely; C 5 weak evidence that the intervention can improve outcomes; D 5 recommend not to provide the intervention; I 5 insufficient evidence to recommend for or against the intervention.
RESULTS. For clients with stroke, we recommend a graded simulator …
Driving Errors In Parkinson’S Disease: Moving Closer To Predicting On-Road Outcomes, Sherrilene Classen, Babetter Brumback, Miriam Monahan, Irene I. Malaty, Ramon L. Rodriguez, Michael S. Okun, Nikolaus R. Mcfarland
Driving Errors In Parkinson’S Disease: Moving Closer To Predicting On-Road Outcomes, Sherrilene Classen, Babetter Brumback, Miriam Monahan, Irene I. Malaty, Ramon L. Rodriguez, Michael S. Okun, Nikolaus R. Mcfarland
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Age-related medical conditions such as Parkinson’s disease (PD) compromise driver fitness. Results from studies are unclear on the specific driving errors that underlie passing or failing an on-road assessment. In this study, we determined the between-group differences and quantified the on-road driving errors that predicted pass or fail on-road outcomes in 101 drivers with PD (mean age 5 69.38 ± 7.43) and 138 healthy control (HC) drivers (mean age 5 71.76 ± 5.08). Participants with PD had minor differences in demographics and driving habits and history but made more and different driving errors than HC participants. Drivers with PD failed …
A Transformative Experience For Occupational Therapy Students In A Simulated Learning Environment, Kitsum Li, Barbara Mccamish
A Transformative Experience For Occupational Therapy Students In A Simulated Learning Environment, Kitsum Li, Barbara Mccamish
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Simulation is being integrated into nursing and medical curriculum nationally and it is well integrated into the Nursing program at Dominican University of California, However, use of simulation in allied health professionals is only an emerging practice. The aim of this program is to integrate simulation into the OT curriculum in order to facilitate the development of therapy foundation skill.
Computer-Based Cognitive Retraining For Adults With Chronic Acquired Brain Injury: A Pilot Study, Kitsum Li, Julie Robertson, Joshua Ramos, Stephanie Gella
Computer-Based Cognitive Retraining For Adults With Chronic Acquired Brain Injury: A Pilot Study, Kitsum Li, Julie Robertson, Joshua Ramos, Stephanie Gella
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This study evaluated the effectiveness of a computer-based cognitive retraining (CBCR) program on improving memory and attention deficits in individuals with a chronic acquired brain injury (ABI). Twelve adults with a chronic ABI demonstrating deficits in memory and attention were recruited from a convenience sample from the community. Using a quasi-experimental one-group pretest–posttest design, a significant improvement was found in both memory and attention scores postintervention using the cognitive screening tool. This study supported the effectiveness of CBCR programs in improving cognitive deficits in memory and attention in individuals with chronic ABI. Further research is recommended to validate these findings …
Clinical Reasoning In The Use Of Slings For Patients With Shoulder Subluxation After Stroke: A Glimpse Of The Practice Phenomenon In California, Kitsum Li, Naoko Murai, Simon Chi
Clinical Reasoning In The Use Of Slings For Patients With Shoulder Subluxation After Stroke: A Glimpse Of The Practice Phenomenon In California, Kitsum Li, Naoko Murai, Simon Chi
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Literature reports the frequent use of shoulder slings by occupational therapists for the management of post-stroke shoulder subluxation despite the low evidence for its efficacy. To understand the clinical context that defies current research evidence, a survey was distributed among California occupational therapists. One hundred and sixty-eight participants responded to the survey, answering questions regarding the occurrences and clinical reasoning in the use of shoulder sling with patients post stroke. 81.5% of the respondents reported the use of shoulder sling. However, the actual sling prescription was limited to 28.4% of their patients. Slings were primarily prescribed for upper extremity management …
"Coming Out": The Occupational Impact For Gay Men, Karen Mccarthy
"Coming Out": The Occupational Impact For Gay Men, Karen Mccarthy
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No abstract available
Engaging With First Responders To Prevent Falls In Older Adults, Ted Peterson, Ruth Ramsey, Monica Fernandez, Anita Hin, Chelsea Prado, Patricia Reyes
Engaging With First Responders To Prevent Falls In Older Adults, Ted Peterson, Ruth Ramsey, Monica Fernandez, Anita Hin, Chelsea Prado, Patricia Reyes
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In order to further explore the circumstances of falls in the City of Novato’s older adults age 60 and over Novato Fire Protection District (NFPD) partnered with Dominican University Occupational Therapy Department to conduct a study with the support of County of Marin Mental Health Services Act funds. The following were the goals of this study:
- Identify fall risk factors in community-dwelling older adults.
- Understand the experiences of older adults who have fallen.
- Determine whether there is a relationship between falls and depression in older adults.
- Examine first responder experiences with fall-related calls in older adults.
- Identify approaches to prevent …
Driving Characteristics Of Teens With Attention Deficit Hyperactivity And Autism Spectrum Disorder, Sherrilene Classen, Miriam Monahan, Yanning Wang
Driving Characteristics Of Teens With Attention Deficit Hyperactivity And Autism Spectrum Disorder, Sherrilene Classen, Miriam Monahan, Yanning Wang
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Vehicle crashes are a leading cause of death among teens. Teens with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), autism spectrum disorder (ASD), or both (ADHD–ASD) may have a greater crash risk. We examined the between-groups demographic, clinical, and predriving performance differences of 22 teens with ADHD– ASD (mean age 5 15.05, standard deviation [SD] 5 0.95) and 22 healthy control (HC) teens (mean age 5 14.32, SD 5 0.72). Compared with HC teens, the teens with ADHD–ASD performed more poorly on righteye visual acuity, selective attention, visual–motor integration, cognition, and motor performance and made more errors on the driving simulator pertaining …
Lifestyle Redesign®: Current Applications In An Outpatient Clinic, Camille Dieterle, Karen Mccarthy, Susan Mcnulty, Chantelle Rice
Lifestyle Redesign®: Current Applications In An Outpatient Clinic, Camille Dieterle, Karen Mccarthy, Susan Mcnulty, Chantelle Rice
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The purpose of this presentation is to provide examples of OT practice in order to broaden the scope of practice to include prevention and wellness treatment and to empower OT’s to incorporate these types of services into their practice settings.
Evaluating Driving As A Valued Instrumental Activity Of Daily Living, Anne E. Dickerson, Timothy Reistetter, Elin Schold Davis, Miriam Monahan
Evaluating Driving As A Valued Instrumental Activity Of Daily Living, Anne E. Dickerson, Timothy Reistetter, Elin Schold Davis, Miriam Monahan
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The purpose of this translational research article is to illustrate how general practice occupational therapists have the skills and knowledge to address driving as a valued occupation using an algorithm based on the Occupational Therapy Practice Framework: Domain and Process (2nd ed.; American Occupational Therapy Association, 2008b). Evidence to support the model is offered by a research study. Participants were compared on their performance of complex instrumental activities of daily living (IADLs) and a behind-thewheel driving assessment. A significant relationship was found between the process skills from the performance assessment and whether the driver passed, failed, or needed restrictions as …
Troops To Trojans, Karen Mccarthy
Troops To Trojans, Karen Mccarthy
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No abstract available
Life Coaching: Possibilities For Occupational Therapy Practice, Amy L. Heinz, Karen Mccarthy, Wendy Pentland, Camille M. Dieterle, Jennie M. Antolak
Life Coaching: Possibilities For Occupational Therapy Practice, Amy L. Heinz, Karen Mccarthy, Wendy Pentland, Camille M. Dieterle, Jennie M. Antolak
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No abstract available
Making The Connection: Creating Leaders In Research, Education, And Practice Through Doctoral Study In Occupational Science & Occupational Therapy, Carlin Lorena Daley, Courtney E. Daniels, Camille Marie Dieterle, Lisa D. Hickey, Karen Mccarthy, Elizabeth Pyatak, Tina C. Yang
Making The Connection: Creating Leaders In Research, Education, And Practice Through Doctoral Study In Occupational Science & Occupational Therapy, Carlin Lorena Daley, Courtney E. Daniels, Camille Marie Dieterle, Lisa D. Hickey, Karen Mccarthy, Elizabeth Pyatak, Tina C. Yang
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Current students and recent graduates of USC's OTD and PhD programs share innovative projects that address the Centennial Vision priority areas of practice. They share practical and creative strategies for bridging the gaps between research, education, and practice, and developing and implementing changes in a variety of practice settings.
Motor Abilities Of Children Diagnosed With Fragile X Syndrome With And Without Autism, C. Zingerevich, L. G. Hess, K. Lemons Chitwood, S. W. Harris, D. Hessl, K. Cook, R. J. Hagerman
Motor Abilities Of Children Diagnosed With Fragile X Syndrome With And Without Autism, C. Zingerevich, L. G. Hess, K. Lemons Chitwood, S. W. Harris, D. Hessl, K. Cook, R. J. Hagerman
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Background—Previous studies suggested that children diagnosed with Fragile X Syndrome (FXS) often meet criteria for autism or PDD. This study describes the fine motor abilities of children diagnosed with FXS with and without autism spectrum disorder, and compares the motor scores of those groups controlling for cognitive level.
Method—Forty-eight children, ages 12-76 months (SD=16) diagnosed with FXS were assessed with the Mullen Scales of Early Learning, and the Autism Diagnostic Observation Schedule (ADOS). Their parents were interviewed with the Autism Diagnostic Interview-Revised (ADI-R). We used a one-way analysis of variance (ANOVA) to determine if the fine motor scale …
Promoting Mental Health Occupational Therapy In Higher Education: Lifestyle Redesign® For The College Student, Karen Mccarthy
Promoting Mental Health Occupational Therapy In Higher Education: Lifestyle Redesign® For The College Student, Karen Mccarthy
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No abstract available
Gross Motor Development, Movement Abnormalities, And Early Identification Of Autism, Sally Ozonoff, Gregory S. Young, Stacy Goldring, Laura Greiss Hess, Andriana M. Herrera, Joel Steele, Suzanne Macari, Susan Hepburn, Sally J. Rogers
Gross Motor Development, Movement Abnormalities, And Early Identification Of Autism, Sally Ozonoff, Gregory S. Young, Stacy Goldring, Laura Greiss Hess, Andriana M. Herrera, Joel Steele, Suzanne Macari, Susan Hepburn, Sally J. Rogers
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Gross motor development (supine, prone, rolling, sitting, crawling, walking) and movement abnormalities were examined in the home videos of infants later diagnosed with autism (regression and no regression subgroups), developmental delays (DD), or typical development. Group differences in maturity were found for walking, prone, and supine, with the DD and Autism-No Regression groups both showing later developing motor maturity than typical children. The only statistically significant differences in movement abnormalities were in the DD group; the two autism groups did not differ from the typical group in rates of movement abnormalities or lack of protective responses. These findings do not …
Assistive Technology Enhancement Of Written Expression For Individuals With Neurodevelopmental Disorders, Laura Greiss Hess, Kerrie Lemons Chitwood, Susan Harris
Assistive Technology Enhancement Of Written Expression For Individuals With Neurodevelopmental Disorders, Laura Greiss Hess, Kerrie Lemons Chitwood, Susan Harris
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This study involves the use of computer software to assess the use of assistive technology (AT) in individuals with neurodevelopmental disorders. We will present an update of the subjects in the study, including research issues, subject diagnoses and diagnostic trends as assessed through baseline and follow-up testing.