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Factors Affecting The Capacity Of Occupational Therapists To Serve In A Formal Leadership Position In The School-Based Practice Setting, Emily Garza
School of Occupational Therapy Post-Professional Doctoral Theses
The purpose of this descriptive study was to estimate the prevalence and explore the perceptions of occupational therapists across the U.S. in regards to leadership positions in the school-based setting. A survey was completed by 116 occupational therapists who were members of either Early Intervention & School System, Developmental Disabilities, or Administration & Management special interest sections (SIS) of the American Occupational Therapy Association. The findings indicated that there is a higher prevalence of occupational therapists in formal leadership positions than the literature suggested, with 26% of respondents (n = 116) reporting that they have held a leadership position during …
Identifying And Implementing Assessments Of Upper Extremity Motor Control For Patients With Stroke Or Parkinson’S Disease, Julia Albright, Kayla Karelsen, Allison Lucas
Identifying And Implementing Assessments Of Upper Extremity Motor Control For Patients With Stroke Or Parkinson’S Disease, Julia Albright, Kayla Karelsen, Allison Lucas
School of Occupational Therapy Master's Capstone Projects (2016-2021)
The authors collaborated with a team of clinicians at a skilled nursing facility (SNF) in Gig Harbor, WA to identify the need for measures of UE functional use that are most appropriate to utilize with the two largest client populations at their facility, stroke and Parkinson’s disease (PD). In order to meet the clinical utility characteristics identified as important by the clinicians, the authors searched two databases that contain overviews of assessments. This search identified five stroke assessments and two PD assessments that met the clinical utility parameters outlined by the clinicians. The authors then conducted a systematic literature search …
Four Effective And Feasible Interventions For Hemi-Inattention Post Cva: Systematic Review And Collaboration For Knowledge Translation In An Inpatient Rehab Setting., Elizabeth Armbrust, Domonique Herrin, Christi Lewallen, Karin Van Duzer
Four Effective And Feasible Interventions For Hemi-Inattention Post Cva: Systematic Review And Collaboration For Knowledge Translation In An Inpatient Rehab Setting., Elizabeth Armbrust, Domonique Herrin, Christi Lewallen, Karin Van Duzer
School of Occupational Therapy Master's Capstone Projects (2016-2021)
Purpose: To locate, evaluate, and summarize the evidence for effective and feasible interventions to treat hemi-inattention in inpatient rehabilitation settings and ensure knowledge translation with a collaborating clinician Timothy Rich, OTR/L and his team at Harborview Medical Center. Design: Systematic literature review, participatory active research with a collaborating clinician, and knowledge translation. Methods: Included studies that tested effectiveness of mirror therapy (MT), transcutaneous electric nerve stimulation (TENS), limb activation therapy (LAT), and visual scanning therapy (VST). 11 databases were searched to yield 31 articles included in a critically appraised topic (CAT) table. A concise protocol for each …
Writing A New Story: Culturally Competent Care For American Indians, Julia Albright
Writing A New Story: Culturally Competent Care For American Indians, Julia Albright
Race and Pedagogy Journal: Teaching and Learning for Justice
Providing culturally competent healthcare to American Indians requires a methodological shift from providers. Education on cultural competence is a vital piece of service provision, but is not enough on its own. Knowledge of the history of a person and their culture, respect for their past and personal experiences, and for their beliefs about health and wellness are key components to providing care. Humility and patience, and the knowledge that you will be learning from your client as much as they will learn from you, are also important aspects of developing a relationship with your client and being effective in providing …