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Increasing The Colorectal Cancer Screening, Maria Flora Jan 2019

Increasing The Colorectal Cancer Screening, Maria Flora

Electronic Theses and Dissertations 2010 - 2019

Background: Worldwide, Colorectal cancer (CRC) is the third leading cause of death (Bevan & Rutter, 2018). In the United States of America, Colorectal cancer is the second leading cause of death related to cancer (Green et al., 2019). The Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reports that millions of people are not screening as recommended and thus missing the chance to prevent or detect early CRC when treatment could often lead to a cure (CDC, 2016). CRC is a highly valued preventive service, but sadly underused. Purpose: The project goal was to evaluate the Colorectal screening program in one …

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The Impact Of Cardiopulmonary Rehabilitation On Quality Of Life, Wildya Conde Jan 2019

The Impact Of Cardiopulmonary Rehabilitation On Quality Of Life, Wildya Conde

Electronic Theses and Dissertations 2010 - 2019

The devastating effects of cardiovascular disease are evident at a global and national level. Heart disease is the leading cause of mortality for both men and women, furthermore, heart disease is the number one cause of mortality for most ethnicities in the United States. Pulmonary disease also has an adverse impact on society. Pulmonary disease is one of the leading causes of disability and death worldwide. In an effort to increase the awareness of the effectiveness of cardiopulmonary rehabilitation clinics, this doctoral project conducted a program evaluation on a cardiopulmonary rehabilitation program (CRP) in Stuart, Florida. The purpose was achieved …

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Program Evaluation Of Target Bp Within A Community Health Center, Stephanie Geevarughese Jan 2019

Program Evaluation Of Target Bp Within A Community Health Center, Stephanie Geevarughese

Electronic Theses and Dissertations 2010 - 2019

Despite aggressive efforts to help people achieve target blood pressure goals, currently in the US, only 52% of patients with hypertension have achieved blood pressure goals as established by JNC 8 (Low et al., 2014). Hypertension correlates with a greater risk of myocardial infraction, heart failure, stroke, and kidney disease (Low et al., 2014). Early detection and intervention is essential to reduce mortality and morbidity (Beune et al., 2014). Target BP is a national initiative formed by the American Heart Association (AHA) and the American Medical Association (AMA) in response to the rising incidence of uncontrolled blood pressure (BP). The …

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Improving Behavioral And Psychological Symptoms And Cognitive Status Of Participants With Dementia Through The Use Of Toy Interactive Pets, Bryanna Streit Jan 2019

Improving Behavioral And Psychological Symptoms And Cognitive Status Of Participants With Dementia Through The Use Of Toy Interactive Pets, Bryanna Streit

Electronic Theses and Dissertations 2010 - 2019

Background: In the US, one in three older adults die with Alzheimer’s or related dementia (Gaugler et al., 2019). Currently, there is no cure for the rapidly growing burden, but there are pharmacological treatments to manage the symptoms, which lead to numerous side effects (Kales et al., 2015). Method: We tested the effectiveness of a non-pharmacological toy interactive pet (TIP) in improving mood/behavior and cognition among twelve persons with mild-severe dementia attending an adult day center (ADC) over 12 visits. Mood/behavioral symptoms were assessed using the Alzheimer’s Disease and Related Dementias Mood Scale (AD-RD), Observed Emotion Rating Scale (OERS), and …

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Sun Protective Behavior Counseling In Parents Of Children Aged Six Months And Older, Stephanie Queen Jan 2019

Sun Protective Behavior Counseling In Parents Of Children Aged Six Months And Older, Stephanie Queen

Electronic Theses and Dissertations 2010 - 2019

Ultraviolet radiation exposure (UVR) is the most significant modifiable risk factor in preventing skin cancer. Seeking shade, and wearing hats, photoprotective clothing, sunscreen, and sunglasses are effective sun protective behaviors proven to reduce long-term morbidity and mortality from UVR. To be effective, these behaviors must be practiced consistently and adopted early within childhood. This quality improvement project explores the impact of sun protective behavior counseling in parents with children aged six months or older. Sun protective behavior counseling was given to parents in conjunction with evidence-based supplemental infographics along with examples of appropriate clothing, sunglasses, hats, and sunscreens. Successes of …

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Lipids, Learning, And Lifestyle: Improving Cholesterol Levels In A Rural Health Clinic Through Enhanced Care-Coordinator Education, Stefanie Warren Jan 2019

Lipids, Learning, And Lifestyle: Improving Cholesterol Levels In A Rural Health Clinic Through Enhanced Care-Coordinator Education, Stefanie Warren

Electronic Theses and Dissertations 2010 - 2019

Having high cholesterol levels raises the risk for heart disease, the leading cause of death in the United States. High cholesterol is considered a silent preventable condition. Uncontrolled cholesterol levels increase health disparities experienced by patients of low-socioeconomic status. The purpose of this quality improvement (QI) project is to determine the effect of an evidence-based cholesterol education program in enhancing hyperlipidemia management strategies among Care Coordinators at a Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC). The overall goal of the project is to improve patient’s cholesterol levels over a 3-month period. This project supports the implementation of enhanced hyperlipidemia education for Care …

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Using Educational Materials To Increase Colorectal Cancer Screening Rates, Loreta D. Padron Jan 2019

Using Educational Materials To Increase Colorectal Cancer Screening Rates, Loreta D. Padron

Electronic Theses and Dissertations 2010 - 2019

Colorectal cancer (CRC) is the second leading, and third most preventable cancer in the United States (U.S.) (Center for Disease Control [CDC], 2019a) As the second leading cause of deaths in the U.S., more than 90% of CRC cases occur in people age 50 and older (CDC, 2019a). Roughly about 21.7 million of those at greatest risk of developing CRC have not been screened as recommended (CDC, 2019b). According to the national guidelines, the United States Preventative Service Task Force [USPSTF] recommends screening for CRC using a fecal occult blood testing (FIT or gFOBT) yearly, a sigmoidoscopy every 5 years …

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Use Of The Hypertension Self-Care Profile Tool And Dash Diet For Self-Care Management Among African American Adults With Hypertension, Charity H. Denson Jan 2019

Use Of The Hypertension Self-Care Profile Tool And Dash Diet For Self-Care Management Among African American Adults With Hypertension, Charity H. Denson

Electronic Theses and Dissertations 2010 - 2019

Although there are clinical guidelines in place for the treatment of hypertension (HTN), many African Americans (AA) fail to reach controlled levels within the primary care setting. The ultimate goal of this quality improvement project is to provide evidence-based information that could be used to improve HTN care and decrease the rates of uncontrolled HTN among AA adults with HTN. The project was conducted at a Federally Qualified Health Center in Fort Pierce, Florida. The intention of this quality improvement project is to address the need for attention to this concerning issue, to highlight best current evidence, and to provide …

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Improving Hypertension: Engagement In A Walking Exercise Program In A Primary Care Setting, Ana Favareto Jan 2019

Improving Hypertension: Engagement In A Walking Exercise Program In A Primary Care Setting, Ana Favareto

Electronic Theses and Dissertations 2010 - 2019

Background: Hypertension (HTN) is a very common, undertreated, and costly disease. Despite effective treatment strategies available, uncontrolled hypertension remains a persistent problem in the primary care setting. Purpose: The purpose of this Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) project was to assess the effectiveness of a walking exercise program (WEP) on blood pressure in adults diagnosed with uncontrolled hypertension in a primary care setting. Goals were targeted to decrease blood pressure, decrease BMI, and increase physical activity. Methods: Using Bandura’s Social Cognitive theory as a framework, a walking exercise was offered at a primary care clinic, to assess the effectiveness of …

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Improving Hemoglobin A1c Using The 4 Steps To Manage Your Diabetes For Life, Brittany Murray Jan 2019

Improving Hemoglobin A1c Using The 4 Steps To Manage Your Diabetes For Life, Brittany Murray

Electronic Theses and Dissertations 2010 - 2019

Diabetes is the seventh leading cause of death in the U.S. where 1.5 million Americans are diagnosed each year. This evidence-based quality improvement project showed the effects of diabetes self-management education on lowering hemoglobin A1c levels and improving self-management behaviors. Education from the National Diabetes Education Program using the 4 Steps to Manage Your Diabetes for Life booklet along with follow up phone calls, a pre and post- Diabetes Self-Management Questionnaire were administered to twelve participants at the clinic. Descriptive statistics and a paired sample T-test were used to analyze data on the hemoglobin A1c and the Diabetes Self-Management Questionnaire. …

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Improving Assessment And Management Of Copd, Kevin P. Hanaway Jan 2019

Improving Assessment And Management Of Copd, Kevin P. Hanaway

Electronic Theses and Dissertations 2010 - 2019

Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) is the fourth leading cause of death in the United States. In 2014 approximately 142,000 individuals in the U.S. died from COPD (Office of Disease Prevention & Health Promotion, Healthy People 2020). The Global Obstructive Lung Disease Initiative (GOLD) (2019) provides evidence-based practice (EBP) guidelines for diagnosing, managing, and treating Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD). This Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) quality improvement project used best practice recommended by GOLD (2019) to improve assessment of COPD by use of the Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease Assessment Test (CAT). The implementation process for using the CAT was …

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Screening Time: Increased Colorectal Cancer Screening Among Haitian Americans, Tarah Roch Jan 2019

Screening Time: Increased Colorectal Cancer Screening Among Haitian Americans, Tarah Roch

Electronic Theses and Dissertations 2010 - 2019

The American College of Gastroenterology and the American Cancer Society (2018) issued new guidelines recommending adults aged 45 years and older with an average risk of colorectal cancer undergo regular screening. When colorectal cancer is diagnosed at earlier stages, available treatments are more successful. Haitian immigrants are among the fastest growing group of immigrants in the US with Florida being the second largest number of people of Haitian heritage. National studies do not distinguish Haitians from the other Blacks subgroups and there are no specific statistics within African descent subgroups on colorectal cancer incidence and rate of screening. Based on …

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An Evaluation Of A Diabetes Self-Management Education Program In A Community Health Clinic, Daniela Chetan Jan 2019

An Evaluation Of A Diabetes Self-Management Education Program In A Community Health Clinic, Daniela Chetan

Electronic Theses and Dissertations 2010 - 2019

The incidence of uncontrolled diabetes among the adult population of the United States, especially individuals over 65 years, remains a critical issue and is on the rise. Florida is one of the most affected states with the largest population of adults ages 65 and older in the nation (FDAC, 2017). Adults within minority groups face the greatest hardships as they often do not have access to proper diabetes educational programs resulting in a higher prevalence of diabetes with a higher risk for developing diabetes-related complications (Ricci-Cabello et al., 2014). Diabetes is a chronic disease that requires a person to make …

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Health Related Quality Of Life And Coping Strategies Of Children With Type 1 Diabetes Mellitus Attending A Tertiary Care Setting, Vineetha Vijaykumar Ms, Sreeja S. A Ms Jan 2019

Health Related Quality Of Life And Coping Strategies Of Children With Type 1 Diabetes Mellitus Attending A Tertiary Care Setting, Vineetha Vijaykumar Ms, Sreeja S. A Ms

Manipal Journal of Nursing and Health Sciences

Introduction: Diabetes mellitus (DM) is a syndrome that results in abnormally high blood sugar levels and is due to the combined effect of hereditary and environment. There is a global increase of type 1diabetes at a proportion of 3% annually in children and adolescents and frightening 5% increase annually among pre-school children. The highest incidences were found in the 10 to 14 years (Swift, 2007). Objectives: The objectives were to determine the health related quality of life (HRQOL) and coping strategies of children with type 1 DM, to find the association between HRQOL with selected demographic variables and to identify …

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Social Determinants Of Adolescent Girls’ Dietary Pattern In Suburban Areas In Chennai: A Qualitative Approach, Ponnambily Jobin Ms Jan 2019

Social Determinants Of Adolescent Girls’ Dietary Pattern In Suburban Areas In Chennai: A Qualitative Approach, Ponnambily Jobin Ms

Manipal Journal of Nursing and Health Sciences

Background: The idea of adolescent well-being is getting importance all around the world and thus there is a lack of national investigations to survey the factors on the dietary pattern of young girls in suburban regions. Aim: The objective of the study is to explore the social determinants of adolescent girls’ dietary pattern in suburban areas of Chennai. Design: The phenomenological design was used to explore the social determinants of adolescent girl’s nutritional intake. The study population consisted of adolescent girls, who were in the age group of 15-18 years in suburban areas of Chennai. The tool had two sections: …

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A New Approach For Scoring In Objective Structured Clinical Examination, Jomon C. U Mr, Roseminu Varghese Ms Jan 2019

A New Approach For Scoring In Objective Structured Clinical Examination, Jomon C. U Mr, Roseminu Varghese Ms

Manipal Journal of Nursing and Health Sciences

The Objective Structured Clinical Examination (OSCE) is a useful multi-use assessment tool which may be used to evaluate health care providers of various disciplines in a clinical setting. It appraises proficiency, through direct observation based on objective or unbiased testing. It is accurate, objective and consistent letting uniform testing of clinical skills among an extensive range of students. OSCE software, developed at Manipal College of Nursing (MCON), a constituent unit of Manipal Academy of Higher Education (MAHE) is a windows-based platform which is integrated with student’s information system and is designed to access only through the intranet of MAHE. It …

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Knowledge Of Nurses Working In Maternity Units Before And After The Implementation Of Structured Teaching Program On Obstetrical Emergencies In Selected Hospitals, Guntur District, Andhra Pradesh, Geetha Dhanasiri Ms, Vasundhara R Ms Jan 2019

Knowledge Of Nurses Working In Maternity Units Before And After The Implementation Of Structured Teaching Program On Obstetrical Emergencies In Selected Hospitals, Guntur District, Andhra Pradesh, Geetha Dhanasiri Ms, Vasundhara R Ms

Manipal Journal of Nursing and Health Sciences

Introduction: The experience of pregnancy is individualistic and an important experience for a woman. The process of child birth is viewed as a rebirth of the woman, because of the very fact that the period of pregnancy, child birth and puerperium, which show a very normal course till that time, may suddenly turn in to life threatening situations called obstetrical emergencies. These conditions endanger the life of both the mother and the baby. Hence, it is the bound duty of all the obstetrical care providers to give due concentration in identifying the emergency conditions and safe guarding the life of …

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Concepts Of Caring: Uncovering Early Concepts Of Care In Practice For First Year Occupational Therapy Students, James Battaglia Jan 2019

Concepts Of Caring: Uncovering Early Concepts Of Care In Practice For First Year Occupational Therapy Students, James Battaglia

Journal of Occupational Therapy Education

Caring for others is a central ideal of most health care professions. The ability to facilitate caring behaviors in occupational therapy students is essential to developing students who are well prepared to provide both technically and emotionally competent care. This study explored the early concepts of care of Master of Science Occupational Therapy students at the start of their graduate education through use of a questionnaire and follow-up interviews. The three most frequently identified student concepts of care were: (1) caring as it relates to time, (2) caring as a personal quality, and (3) caring through their communication with clients. …

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Self-Reflection And Measurement Of Professional Behavior Growth In Entry-Level Occupational Therapy Students, Brenda S. Howard, Rebecca Barton Jan 2019

Self-Reflection And Measurement Of Professional Behavior Growth In Entry-Level Occupational Therapy Students, Brenda S. Howard, Rebecca Barton

Journal of Occupational Therapy Education

Occupational therapy (OT) educators have recognized the need to facilitate student professional development along a continuum of behavior that leads them toward professionalism. Reflection has often been a tool assisting in that process. The teaching of professional behavior has been a curricular thread throughout entry-level OT programs. Few studies exist, however, that have measured use of a self-assessment tool for reflection and development of professional behaviors. The purpose of this study was to examine how self-perception of professional behaviors changed in two cohorts of an entry-level occupational therapy program. Investigators compared two cohorts of students at two points in time …

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Towards Identifying Peer Supervision Competencies For Graduate-Level Occupational Therapy Students: A Scoping Review, Annie Murphy-Hagan, Lauren E. Milton Jan 2019

Towards Identifying Peer Supervision Competencies For Graduate-Level Occupational Therapy Students: A Scoping Review, Annie Murphy-Hagan, Lauren E. Milton

Journal of Occupational Therapy Education

In the occupational therapy (OT) profession, peer supervision groups are recommended for professional development, lessening attrition, and relieving stress. Peer supervision is under researched, thus competencies to support this practice are unknown. The purpose of this scoping review was to: (1) summarize the research knowledge around peer supervision to support evidence-based practice in OT, (2) map supervision competencies and key themes in the literature, and (3) isolate peer supervision competencies that may be especially relevant to graduate-level OT students. The long-term aim of this research is to develop a framework for evidence-based peer supervision training. Researchers investigated the question: What …

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Occupational Therapy Student Conceptions Of Self-Reflection In Level Ii Fieldwork, Susan L. Iliff, Gaylene Tool, Patricia Bowyer, Diane Parham, Tina S. Fletcher, Wyona M. Freysteinson Jan 2019

Occupational Therapy Student Conceptions Of Self-Reflection In Level Ii Fieldwork, Susan L. Iliff, Gaylene Tool, Patricia Bowyer, Diane Parham, Tina S. Fletcher, Wyona M. Freysteinson

Journal of Occupational Therapy Education

Self-reflection is paramount to the development of professionalism and serves as the foundation of adult education and lifelong learning. Pedagogical approaches in health sciences programs that promote self-reflection are growing in popularity. Current literature identifies a gap in what and how students conceive self-reflection and whether self-reflection is creating professionals that meet the challenges of today’s healthcare climate. This qualitative study explores the conceptions of self-reflection for occupational therapy students in Level II Fieldwork. The use of phenomenographic methodology guided the collection of information-rich data through semi-structured interviews. Twenty-one occupational therapy graduates volunteered to participate in the interviews. Verbatim transcripts …

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Examination Of Potential Factors To Predict Fieldwork Performance: A Program Evaluation Project, Sandra M. Whisner, Matthew Geddie, Dawndra Sechrist, Eugene Wang Jan 2019

Examination Of Potential Factors To Predict Fieldwork Performance: A Program Evaluation Project, Sandra M. Whisner, Matthew Geddie, Dawndra Sechrist, Eugene Wang

Journal of Occupational Therapy Education

This program evaluation project evaluated the validity of a hypothesized model for predicting fieldwork performance using data of 121 occupational therapy students from a single university. The first aim was to evaluate the hypothesized relationships between observed measures (e.g., admission GPAs) and proposed latent factors (e.g., academic achievement) for predictor and outcome variables. Factor analysis of the outcome variable revealed a three-factor structure, measured by 13 items from the Fieldwork Performance Evaluation for the Occupational Therapy Student. However, factor analyses of the predictor variables did not support the proposed latent factors: Academic Achievement and Professional Potential. The second aim was …

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Comparing Outcomes Of Entry-Level Degrees From One Occupational Therapy Program, Stacy Smallfield, Laura Flanigan, Anna Sherman Jan 2019

Comparing Outcomes Of Entry-Level Degrees From One Occupational Therapy Program, Stacy Smallfield, Laura Flanigan, Anna Sherman

Journal of Occupational Therapy Education

The purpose of this study was to compare the professional outcomes of two entry-level occupational therapy degrees: the Master of Science (MSOT) and occupational therapy doctorate (OTD). This was a quantitative, exploratory study using a survey method. An online survey was sent to graduates from one occupational therapy program with known email addresses (N = 711). The survey included items relating to professional outcomes, such as job title, salary, and engagement with evidence-based practice, leadership, research, and interprofessional practice. Descriptive statistics and Mann-Whitney U tests were used to describe and to compare groups. The survey yielded 208 responses eligible …

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Student Perspectives Of The Occupational Therapy Doctoral Experience In An Academic Setting, Stacy Smallfield, Shelby Wood Jan 2019

Student Perspectives Of The Occupational Therapy Doctoral Experience In An Academic Setting, Stacy Smallfield, Shelby Wood

Journal of Occupational Therapy Education

The purpose of this study was to gather student perspectives of the 16-week doctoral experiential component (DEC) of the entry-level doctor of occupational therapy educational curriculum from students who completed the DEC in an academic setting. A retrospective qualitative study of a focus group of five students who completed the DEC in an occupational therapy (OT) academic setting was conducted using semi-structured interview questions. Codes were grouped into themes and the findings were summarized. Four major themes emerged: 1) learning experiences; 2) purposeful ambiguity; 3) knowledge and skill development; and 4) newfound appreciation. Learning experiences included …

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Part 1: Preparing Entry-Level Occupational Therapy And Physical Therapy Students To Promote Health And Wellbeing With Individuals With Disabilities, Brooks C. Wingo, Donald H. Lein Jr., Beth A. Barstow, Christopher A. Eidson, Tara S. Pearce, Laurie A. Malone, David M. Morris Jan 2019

Part 1: Preparing Entry-Level Occupational Therapy And Physical Therapy Students To Promote Health And Wellbeing With Individuals With Disabilities, Brooks C. Wingo, Donald H. Lein Jr., Beth A. Barstow, Christopher A. Eidson, Tara S. Pearce, Laurie A. Malone, David M. Morris

Journal of Occupational Therapy Education

To address accreditation standards for health and wellbeing within entry-level occupational therapy (OT) and physical therapy (PT) programs, the OT, PT, and Human Studies Departments at the University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB) collaborated with community partners to conduct an interdisciplinary service learning activity based on the I Can Do It, You Can Do It Program (ICDI). This program is a structured community health program where individuals without disabilities are partnered with individuals with disabilities to enhance physical activity, healthy eating, and community participation. The purpose of this paper is to describe a formative evaluation of ICDI at UAB, and …

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Design Of An Osce To Assess Clinical Competence Of Occupational Therapy Students, Nancy E. Krusen, Debra Rollins Jan 2019

Design Of An Osce To Assess Clinical Competence Of Occupational Therapy Students, Nancy E. Krusen, Debra Rollins

Journal of Occupational Therapy Education

Objective structured clinical examinations (OSCEs) are a series of controlled, timed stations in which students demonstrate clinical skills. OSCEs are commonly used within health professions education to demonstrate competence, prepare for clinical education, and conduct program evaluation. The body of literature addressing the use of OSCEs in occupational therapy (OT) is growing; however, there are no available guidelines for developing an OSCE specific to the profession. The purpose of this paper is to describe the design of an OSCE for OT students prior to fieldwork placement. Twelve OT practitioners participated in a modified-Delphi method to generate possible OSCE scenarios. The …

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Developing Critical Thinking In Ot Education: Effectiveness Of A Fishbowl Approach, Stephanie L. De Sam Lazaro, Bonnie R. W. Riley Jan 2019

Developing Critical Thinking In Ot Education: Effectiveness Of A Fishbowl Approach, Stephanie L. De Sam Lazaro, Bonnie R. W. Riley

Journal of Occupational Therapy Education

This paper explores the effectiveness of peer assisted learning on developing critical thinking skills in an occupational therapy graduate course. The use of peer teaching strategies, including a Fishbowl discussion and case-based problem solving, were compared to a faculty-led lecture approach to determine which approach best prepared student critical thinking. Participants included 115 first year graduate occupational therapy students. No statistically significant differences were noted in student ability to express knowledge, comprehension, and application of information. However, statistically significant differences were noted on graduate student ability to analyze, synthesize, and evaluate using newly learned information when peer teaching strategies were …

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Qualitative Analysis Of Peer Supervision Training Needs In A Student-Run Occupational Therapy Clinic, Anne Murphy-Hagan, Lauren E. Milton Jan 2019

Qualitative Analysis Of Peer Supervision Training Needs In A Student-Run Occupational Therapy Clinic, Anne Murphy-Hagan, Lauren E. Milton

Journal of Occupational Therapy Education

The philosophy behind occupational therapy (OT) education espouses the belief that students are dynamic actors in the teaching-learning process, participating in self-appraisal and professional identity development. Yet, best-practice guidelines have not been developed to support students acting in a supervisory role, or contrastingly, receiving supervision from a peer. This study took place at a student-run OT clinic at a large research university in the Midwest. Qualitative methods were employed to investigate the question: What educational and training supports are needed to assist OT students with peer supervision in a student-run clinic? Six OT students participated in a focus group and …

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Social And Cultural Concepts Module: Curricula To Foster Cultural Responsiveness, Elizabeth Ching, Elsa Contreras, Precious Dimalanta, Linda Duran, Robert Freeman, Ursula Hawe, Susannah Hong, Wilton Ramos Jan 2019

Social And Cultural Concepts Module: Curricula To Foster Cultural Responsiveness, Elizabeth Ching, Elsa Contreras, Precious Dimalanta, Linda Duran, Robert Freeman, Ursula Hawe, Susannah Hong, Wilton Ramos

Journal of Occupational Therapy Education

The lack of racial diversity in the occupational therapy profession as well as its educational programs are obstacles in providing culturally responsive care to serve all people, populations, and communities. Research has shown that student engagement in case studies, activities that emphasize exposure to diverse populations, reflective journaling, and interviewing someone from a different culture are effective in developing practitioners who are more culturally responsive. Students from one culturally diverse occupational therapy program took a nine-hour Social and Cultural Concepts Module (SCCM) that incorporated best practice pedagogy for teaching cultural responsiveness. A one group pretest-posttest design was utilized to explore …

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Increasing Emotional Intelligence Through Self-Reflection Journals: Implications For Occupational Therapy Students As Emerging Clinicians, Natalie A. Perkins, Arlene A. Schmid Jan 2019

Increasing Emotional Intelligence Through Self-Reflection Journals: Implications For Occupational Therapy Students As Emerging Clinicians, Natalie A. Perkins, Arlene A. Schmid

Journal of Occupational Therapy Education

Occupational therapy practitioners and students need skills associated with emotional intelligence (EI) as it is linked with therapeutic use of self. It is vital to train and educate occupational therapy students in self-awareness in order to prepare them to work effectively with future clients and co-workers. This study explored the use of self-reflection journals among graduate students during their spring semester of a full-time on-campus Master’s in Occupational Therapy program. Researchers aimed to understand the impact of self-reflection journals on trait EI. First year master level occupational therapy students (n=39) completed the Trait Emotional Intelligence Questionnaire (TEIQue). Quantitative data were …

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