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Acknowledgement Of Implicit Bias In Occupational Therapy Practitioners, Kellie Sawyer

Doctor of Occupational Therapy Capstone Projects

Background: The American Occupational Therapy Association (AOTA) has identified health and wellness as a key practice area in the 21st century, which includes a focus on health care disparities (AOTA, 2019). AOTA has explicitly stated its commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion (AOTA, 2020b). To our knowledge, there is no evidence discussing the acknowledgement of implicit bias among occupational therapy practitioners, which leads to disparities in health care when left unrecognized and unmanaged.

Objective: To understand the level of awareness of implicit bias among occupational therapy practitioners.

Study Design: Descriptive qualitative.

Participants: Three post-professional occupational therapy doctoral students.

Methods: Participants …

From Isolation To Connection A Cross-Sectional Analysis Of Older Adults’ Social Participation Using The Cov19-Qol Scale, Kathleen Melei Otd, Jill R. Linder Dhsc, Otr

Other Specialties

Abstract

The current study evaluated the relationship between social participation and quality of life (QoL) for older adults during the COVID-19 pandemic. Community-dwelling adults (N = 230) age 65 or older completed an online survey providing demographic data to identify changes in lifestyle routine during the pandemic using the COVID-19 Quality of Life (COV19-QoL) scores. Analyses revealed significant differences in reported lifestyle routines in relation to the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic and significant differences in COV19-QoL scores across various demographic groups. Results demonstrated the close relationship between social participation and QOL, assisted with identifying individuals at increased risk, and …

Supportive Supervision And Resiliency Ohio - Intervention Background, Quality Improvement Center For Workforce Development

Other QIC-WD Products

What is the intervention and why was it selected? The Quality Improvement Center for Workforce Development (QIC-WD) conducted a comprehensive needs assessment with nine participating Ohio counties in partnership with the Ohio Department of Job and Family Services (ODJFS). The assessment revealed that organizational culture and climate across counties was above average in rigidity and resistance, and below average in engagement. In addition, over half of staff had recently experienced elevated levels of secondary traumatic stress (STS) symptoms. Supervision was also identified as a challenge at every level of the agencies (i.e., from directors to managers, managers to frontline supervisors, …

2020-2021 Lindenwood University Honors Convocation, Lindenwood University

Honors Convocation Programs

2020-2021 Lindenwood University Honors Convocation

Fighting Human Trafficking And Exploitation Through The Power Of Local Policy And Programs: Analysis And Recommendations, Abby Torrice

Community Engagement Student Work

While the United States has made great strides since 2000 to combat human trafficking federally, there is still much to be done. This capstone project provides a comprehensive understanding of key terms related to human trafficking. These terms are then used to provide context to the reality of the issue of human trafficking and exploitation in our world today, and specifically the United States. Although human trafficking legislation has made swift advances at the federal level since 2000 and states have followed suit in creating their own policies, local municipalities and communities have an immense amount of power in creating …

Whitworth Today Spring 2021, Whitworth University

Whitworth Alumni and Bulletin Publications

No abstract provided.

Our Legacy: Stories From Prince Edward County, Virginia, Moton Museum, Longwood University

Prince Edward Histories

Volume 4, Ed. 1

Raising Cross-Cultural Awareness Among The Undergraduates Through Intentional Design In A Culture Course In The Us—An Exploratory Mixed-Methods Experimental Design, Hua Wang

Dissertations

The cultivation of intercultural competence is a growing trend globally, and integration of intercultural competence into coursework was widely acknowledged as a valid strategy to achieve this goal. The purpose of this study is to examine (1) the effects of the intervention of connecting one’s own culture to affect students' cross-cultural awareness development in American colleges; and (2) students’ perceptions of their own cultural‐awareness changes. Data was collected through pre-and post-questionnaires and semi-structured interviews. This study also compared between-group participants’ posttest ratings on a cross-cultural awareness scale, as well as pre- and post-test ratings within each group. The quantitative and …

Graduate Studies Newsletter (Spring 2021), Csusb - Office Of Graduate Studies

Graduate Studies Newsletter

No abstract provided.

Comparing And Contrasting The Socialization And Culturalization Of Monocultural And Multicultral Students, Safeen F. Ahmad

Honors Projects in Modern Languages

Thiis Honors Thesis aims to analyze and study college individuals who are raised in other countries and brought up with multicultural backgrounds (relating to several cultural or ethnic groups) and compare them to a sample of students who are considered to be mono-cultural (relating to one or few ethnic groups). From these two samples my research is aimed at investigating how these two samples are able to socialize and adapt themselves in a university setting and how their experiences and social circles vary in terms of diversity and cultural intelligence. This study uses data from a sample (n=71) of individuals …

Profile: Looking Back, Leading Forward, Communications And Marketing

Profile (1996-)

In this issue: The Power of Possibility; Puppy Love; Looking Back, Leading Forward; Giving News; Campus News Briefs; Alumni News, Class Notes

Fostering Resilience In Adolescents: An Evidence-Based Practice Guide For Therapists And Practitioners Of Adolescents In Foster Care, Jordyn Jacobson

Evidence-Based Social Work Practice Guide Series

This guide shares 5 evidence-based suggestions to aid practitioners in helping their clients in foster care increase in resilience.

Division Of Natural Sciences Spring 2021 Newsletter, Bridgewater College

The Greg L. and Betty P. Coffman School of Natural Sciences Newsletters

No abstract provided.

Brains Versus Brawn: Militarization And Women In Modern Policing, Emilee Shae Eversole

Honors Theses

This work explores the paramilitarism that has taken policing by storm over the last few decades, the adverse effects caused by it, and what women in policing do to counteract them. Previous research has shown that some individuals believe this type of militarization of policing has severed the relationship between law enforcement officials and their communities, and false beliefs regarding the ability of women to serve as police officers seem to run rampant. However, newer research suggests that women in policing provide a refreshing contrast to this paramilitarism through less invasive tactics, resulting in a more trusting relationship between officers …

Go Books, Go Bulldogs, Go Women: Examining The Factors That Affect Female Enrollment At Undergraduate Schools, Sarah Desantis

Honors Projects in Economics

This study investigates women's underrepresentation and the declining enrollment trend in undergraduate business programs by examining New England schools between 2015-2017. The study uses a linear regression model, testing a variety of variables including student characteristics and outcomes, college characteristics, funding and faculty, and women-related experiences measured against the dependent variable of percentage of women enrolled. The study found that (1) the presence of a women's center increases women enrollment; (2) the greater diversity representation on campus increases women enrollment; (3) women are more attracted to private universities and are less likely to attend with an increase in the undergraduate …

Exploring Educators' Perspectives On Empathy And Equity Through A Role-Play Game Experience, Jennifer Kleiber

Doctor of Education (EdD)

The purpose of this exploratory case study was to investigate potential changes in views of empathy and equity among a sample of educators engaged in a role-play simulation game. The investigation addressed three research questions: 1) Do the participants report a shift in their thinking on issues of empathy and equity after engaging in the role-play simulation? 2) How do the participants describe the nature of the shifts in their views on empathy and equity after engaging in the role-simulation game? 3) What specific features of the game do the participants identify as especially important in generating deeper and more …

Knowledge Is Power: A Study Of Juvenile Justice Facilities And Educational Programs, Molly Anne Latham

Masters Theses & Specialist Projects

The Juvenile Justice System is established to maintain public safety, as well as rehabilitate youth that have involved themselves in criminal activity. The overall goal is to create a better future for these individuals and transform them into law-abiding citizens for the good of society. In order to understand where the system has failed in doing this, we must first examine what opportunities and programs these individuals have to help them succeed. The current study will employ a secondary analysis of a cross-sectional survey through which the United States Bureau of the Census (1995) collected data on the characteristic of …

The Career Path Of A Correctional Treatment Specialist, Elizabeth Mcavoy

Criminology Student Work

No abstract provided.

Police Response To Women Of Color And Domestic Violence, Liz Shimoni

Criminology Student Work

No abstract provided.

Ua10/1 Vitality Report, Wku Suzanne Vitale Clinical Education Complex

CEC Publications

Newsletter created by and about the Suzanne Vitale Clinical Education Complex.

• Moore, Mary. From the Director's Desk
• McMaine-Render, Sarah. A Theme of Perseverance
• Sales, Shannon. The Family Resource Program
• Green, Haley. Renshaw Early Childhood Center Goes Viral
• Sales, Shannon. Family Resource Program: Coffee Hours
• Schaeffer, Beth. A Great Semester at the Renshaw Early Childhood Center, Virtually Speaking
• Conder, Sarah. The CEC Spotlight
• Elkins, Michelle. Kelly Autism Program: Primetime & Adult Services
• Sales, Shannon. Family Resource Program: Parent Testimonials
• Hudson, Caroline. The Career Success & Sustainability Program
• Hudson, Caroline. Communication Disorders Clinic
• Swietek, Molly. Brinkley Student Employment Fellowship Program
• Collins, Peyton. …

Office Of Research & Sponsored Programs Newsletter, Office Of Research & Sponsored Programs

Newsletters

In this Issue:

• Grant Writing Resources

• Quarterly Cost-Share Tracking

• ideaFest 2021 – “Platform Q”

• Direct Deposit for AP Reimbursements

Featured Articles:

CSU Student Research Competition: HSU Winners pg. 5

P.I. Spotlight: Salamander Snout pg. 7

Raps Sheet, April 2021, Retirement Association Of Portland State

RAPS Sheet: Monthly Newsletter

No abstract provided.

Marshall Magazine Spring 2021, Marshall University

Marshall Magazine

No abstract provided.

Honor: A Philosophically Parsed Assessment Of Honor And Arguments Concerning Its Moral Functions, Rianna S. Ramsey

Classical Conversations

Honor is a concept familiar to many, yet it can be difficult to articulate. In this thesis, the topic of honor is first explored as a philosophical and social structure. Then, using this structure, an ideal conception of honor is argued. For the formation and support of a functional honor theory, major components of honor are defined by examining and integrating the opinions of philosophers past and present. Terms defined include Individual and Group, as well as Internal behavior and External behavior. These establish honor as a mechanism for social motivation, because moral values that are idealized in a code …

Library Perspectives, Issue 64, Spring 2021, Friends Of The Oberlin College Libraries

Library Perspectives Newsletter

This issue includes items about Alison M. Parker's work on Mary Church Terrell, Malangatana Valente Ngwenya paintings, dime novel digitization funded by the NEH, library instruction services in the virtual environment, and much more.

Longwood Magazine 2021 Spring, Longwood University

Alumni Newsletters & Bulletins

No abstract provided.

An In-Depth Look Into A Career As A Social Worker With The Massachusetts Department Of Children And Families, Ryleigh Barrucci

Criminology Student Work

No abstract provided.

Harding Magazine Spring 2021 (Vol. 29, No. 1), Harding University

Harding Magazines

Publication distributed to alumni and friends of the university.

Implementation Of Mental Imagery Training For Upper Extremity Recovery Post-Stroke, Jenna Curcio

MOT Student Capstones

Mental imagery is a powerful tool in upper extremity stroke recovery when used in conjunction with traditional rehabilitative therapies. ft is the process of cognitively visualizing fluid and functional movements of the affected upper extremity during everyday tasks. Substantial research has been conducted regarding the efficacy of this intervention with supported outcome measurement data. Mental imagery training is beneficial because it can be done with minimal set up and completed outside of therapy hours. Neuroplasticity is used to salvage motor pathways for functional return of the limb. This tool is not suitable for every person who has had a stroke, …

News From Hope College, Volume 52.3: Spring, 2021, Hope College

News from Hope College

No abstract provided.