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Evolution Of Occupational Therapy Practice: Life History Of Yvonne Randall, Edd, Mha, Otr/L, Faota., Alycia Peacock, Brianna Peterman

Oral History Posters

Objective: This qualitative life history study was completed through a semi-structured interview with Dr. Yvonne Randall. This paper reflects a piece of a larger study gathering information and insights about occupational therapy throughout history and how it has evolved. The purpose of the study is to provide current and future generations of occupational therapists a view of the history and how occupational therapy practice has evolved from its inception to current practice through the life history stories of occupational therapists who have held leadership roles at the national level and beyond. It is anticipated that the life history process will …

Evolution Of Occupational Therapy Practice: Life History Of Lanae Pickard, Otr/L, Cht, Megan Klein, Penelope Yoosook

Oral History Posters

The life history one of 30 life history interviews which are a part of a larger project, Life Histories of Individuals Who Have Been Influential in Developing Occupational Therapy (OT) in North Dakota and Wyoming. The purpose of the project is to gather information about the history and evolution of occupational therapy (OT) practice in North Dakota and Wyoming though life histories of individuals who have been influential in developing OT in these two states. It is anticipated that the life history process will be a powerful way to gather this information. This study is intended to provide current and …

Evaluation Of Occupational Therapy Practice: Life History Of Gail Bass, Phd, Otr/L, Kyler Peterson, Alisha Roberts

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The life history of Dr. Gail Bass was one of 31 life history interviews conducted as part of a larger project of Life Histories of Individuals Who have Been Influential in Developing Occupational Therapy (OT) in North Dakota and Wyoming. The purpose of this Life History is to gather information about the evolution and history of OT practice from individuals who have been influential in developing OT. This study is intended to help current and future occupational therapists understand how the career has evolved throughout the existence of the profession. The life history of Dr. Gail Bass is a case …

Evolution Of Occupational Therapy Practice: Life History Of Annie Schlecht, Motr/L, Cimi, Paige Rieger, Jordyn Himley

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This life history one of 31 life history interviews which are a part of a larger project, Life Histories of Individuals Who Have Been Influential in Developing Occupational Therapy (OT) in North Dakota and Wyoming, The purpose of the project is to gather information about the history and evolution of occupational therapy (OT) practice in North Dakota and Wyoming through life histories of individuals who have been influential in developing OT in these two states. It is anticipated that the life history process will be a powerful way to gather this information. This study is intended to provide current and …

Life History Of Janeene C. Sibla, Otd, Otr/L, Sara Anderson, Colter Pettit

Oral History Posters

This life history one of 31 life history interviews which are a part of a larger project, Life Histories of Individuals Who Have Been Influential in Developing Occupational Therapy (OT) in North Dakota and Wyoming. The purpose of the project is to gather information about the history and evolution of occupational therapy (OT) practice in North Dakota and Wyoming through life histories of individuals who have been influential in developing OT in these two states. The interviews were influenced by the Kawa model in that the researchers were looking at the river of Janeene Sibla and looking at parts of …

Life History Of Teresa Dahlstrom, Otr/L, Bobbie Bertsch, Kennedy Bresnahan

Oral History Posters

Objective: The purpose of the life history of Teresa Dahlstrom is to gain an insight about her life experiences and leadership throughout her years of work in the profession of occupational therapy.

Method: An in depth, semi structured, 60 minute interview was conducted at the University of North Dakota of School of Medicine and Health Sciences. The interview was transcribed and coded for the emergent of themes.

Results: The predominant themes representing the major elements of her success as a leader were maintaining the integrity of occupational therapy (OT), progressing through major changes in OT, and developing personal relationships with …