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Occupational Therapy

Honors Projects

2020

Occupational therapy

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Treating Trauma: The Occupational Therapy Perspective, Matthew Althaver May 2020

Treating Trauma: The Occupational Therapy Perspective, Matthew Althaver

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Holistic health trends are increasing in the field of healthcare. The current research examines holistic trends in trauma treatment. Furthermore, it specifically looks at what occupational therapists can do to treat trauma. Survey results provide insight into occupational therapists' views on holistic health and trauma treatment. Overall, therapists bought into the concept of holistic health. Specific characteristics, like the length of time practicing OT, had an effect on their holistic health views.


The Applicability Of Occupational Therapy To Correctional Programming, Jordan Lanning Apr 2020

The Applicability Of Occupational Therapy To Correctional Programming, Jordan Lanning

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Correctional facilities are a controversial topic in the United States. Whether it is prison reform policy or overcrowding issues that are being debated in a political setting or at the dinner table, it is a hot topic of conversation. The discussion goes around and around to no avail, and seemingly no one is satisfied. A detailed look at current issues facing corrections, what has been done, and then, potentially what could be done may provide some clarity for a situation that is seemingly spinning out of control. Furthermore, occupational therapy and its application to correctional programming is explored as a …