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Immersive Virtual Reality For The Management Of Pain In Community-Dwelling Older Adults., Sara Benham, Minhee Kang, Namrata Grampurohit

Department of Occupational Therapy Faculty Papers

Immersive virtual reality (VR) can provide a high level of engagement and distraction analgesia to address pain. However, community-based applications of this technology for older adults have not been studied. The objective of this study was to examine the applicability and effectiveness of an immersive VR intervention for pain, depression, and quality of life (QOL) in older adults. This pretest–posttest, mixed-methods design included senior center members (n = 12) with pain that interfered with daily functioning. The outcomes included the Numeric Pain Rating Scale, Patient-Reported Outcomes Measurement Information System (PROMIS^®) depression scale, World Health Organization Quality of Life …

A Systematic Review Of Ayres Sensory Integration Intervention For Children With Autism., Sarah A. Schoen, Shelly J. Lane, Zoe Mailloux, Teresa May-Benson, L. Dianne Parham, Susanne Smith Roley, Roseann C. Schaaf

Department of Occupational Therapy Faculty Papers

Sensory integration is one of the most highly utilized interventions in autism, however, a lack of consensus exists regarding its evidence base. An increasing number of studies are investigating the effectiveness of this approach. This study used the Council for Exceptional Children (CEC) Standards for Evidence-based Practices in Special Education to evaluate the effectiveness research from 2006 to 2017 on Ayres Sensory Integration (ASI) intervention for children with autism. A systematic review was conducted in three stages. Stage 1 involved an extensive database search for relevant studies using search terms related to sensory integration and autism, interventions suggesting a sensory …

Working Towards The Promise Of Participatory Action Research: Learning From Ageing Research Exemplars, Colleen E. Mcgrath

Occupational Therapy Publications

Within research addressing issues of social justice, there is a growing uptake of participatory action research (PAR) approaches that are ideally committed to equitable participation of community members in all phases of the research process in order to collaboratively enact social transformation. However, the utilization of such approaches has not always matched the ideal, with inconsistencies in how participation and action are incorporated. “Participation” within various research processes is displayed differently, with the involvement of community members varying from full participation to their involvement as simply participants for data collection. Similarly, “action” is varyingly enacted from researchers proposing research implications …

Resilience Interventions In Higher Education: Surveying The Research Landscape, Caroline Umeda, Anne Browning, Helen Mach

Occupational Therapy | Faculty Conference Presentations

Learning Objectives

1. Describe scoping review purpose, objectives, and methods
2. Describe key findings on range and nature of resilience programming for college students
3. Explore current resilience programming and research among session participants’ home institutions
4. Identify next steps for resilience research and evidence-based programming

International Service Project Supporting Children's Sensory/Emotional Needs, Susan Jeantete, Suzanne Trotter, Andrea Cline, Kiersten Svatos

Occupational Therapy Collection

Background:

Health care providers in the United States must be prepared to collaborate inter-professionally for optimal care with culturally diverse populations. As of 2016, more than a quarter of the overall U.S. population was made up of immigrants and their U.S. born children (Zong, Batalova, & Hallock, 2017). International service-learning experiences have been used across a variety of health care educational programs, some providing inter-professional rehabilitation services, to help prepare students to work with individuals from varying cultures (Buff et al., 2015; Mu et al., 2016). Field immersion experiences can support the development of cultural competency in health care students, …

The Wilbarger Protocol, Brittany Hatlestad

Biology: Student Scholarship & Creative Works

Sensory processing disorder (SPD) is ever-increasing in children with and without disabilities. The prevalence of such a diagnosis has given rise to many different therapeutic practices. The most prescriptive, the Wilbarger protocol, will be the topic of this technique and literature review with discussions of what sensory problems are, the Wilbarger protocol, the deep pressure and proprioceptive portion of the protocol, oral tactile techniques, mechanisms of the protocol, the limitations, other options for treatment, and will conclude by looking to future research.

Handwriting And Occupational Therapy In The Schools, Anne H. Zachry, L. Woods

Faculty Presentations

Handwriting is an important life skill, and handwriting tasks take up a significant amount of time during the school day. Research suggests that writing by hand influences reading skills, recall, academics, and motor and composition skills. Pediatric occupational therapists evaluate and treat children who are struggling with handwriting; therefore, it is important for practitioners to be aware of a variety of treatment strategies for addressing handwriting challenges. After participating in this session, the learner will be able to discuss the research on typical and atypical pencil grasps, identify and name 5 common handwriting errors, and explain 3 techniques for increasing …

Integration Of Therapies In Autistic Children; A Survey Based In Karachi, Pakistan, Masnoon Akhter, Mussarat Ashraf, Adnan Ali, Irum Rizwan, Rehana Rehman

Department of Biological & Biomedical Sciences

A cross-sectional study was conducted from January to June 2016 on autistic children at the Autism Unit of Dow University of Health Sciences to compare speech therapy, occupational therapy and combination of both for rehabilitation of autistic children in the selected population. A total of 55 children with autism age range from 1-12 years of both gender and all ethnic groups were recruited. All data was analysed in IBM-SPSS version 23.0. Pearson chi-square test was used to determine association of type of therapy with the diagnosed age of child, gender, mode of delivery, history of vaccination and parent's education. Educated …

Effectiveness Of A Modified Lifestyle-Integrated Functional Exercise Program In Residential Retirement Communities—A Pilot Study, Kitsum Li, Kayla Comer, Tiffany Huang, Kelly Schmidt, Matthew Tong

Occupational Therapy | Faculty Scholarship

Aims: This study explored the effectiveness of a modified Lifestyle-integrated Functional Exercise program for increasing community-dwelling older adults’ lower body strength and balance to decrease fall risk.

Methods: Purposive sampling of men and women aged 65 years and older, with or without a history of falls, living at retirement communities yielded 19 older adult participants, and 16 of the participants completed the 26-week integrated exercise program. The program consisted of five-group training sessions focused on how to integrate individualized exercises into everyday activities, followed by 20 weeks of independent practice with a booster session at Week 10 and two phone …

Incidence, Patterns And Associated Factors For Occupational Injuries Among Agricultural Workers In A Developing Country, Unaib Rabbani, Zafar Fatmi

Community Health Sciences

Background: Injuries are common among agricultural workers, and a large section of the population is employed in agriculture worldwide. We aimed to determine the incidence, patterns and associated risk factors of occupational injuries among the agricultural workers in a developing country.
Methods: A cross-sectional study in Hyderabad, Pakistan was conducted from December 2012 to February 2013. Information was collected about incidence, pattern and associated risk factors of occupational injuries from 472 agricultural workers. Injury incidence and patterns for place, severity, type, agent, parts of body affected and work activity were calculated. Analysis was performed using SPSS version 19.0. Multivariate logistic …

Occupational Therapy’S Role In Early Language Development Of Babies And Young Children, Aimee E. Ketchum, Otd, Otr/L, Marie-Christine Potvin, Phd, Otr/L

Student Papers, Posters & Projects

Occupational therapy practitioners in their interactions with babies, young children and their families, can be change-agents who promote rich language environments as a foundation to social interactions, social participation and academic successes. OTPs may be the sole provider working with a family or may reinforce with families the plan of care developed by speech-language pathologists (SLP) or early intervention teachers. The first step for OTPs is deeper knowledge of the importance of early language exposure, social interaction and participation development in young children and approaches that promotes rich language environments.

The Relationship Between Hypermobile Joints And Tendonitis, Rachel Braden, Nicole Coughlin

Occupational Therapy Graduate Student Evidenced-Based Research Reviews

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Three Professions Come Together For An Interdisciplinary Approach To 3d Printing: Occupational Therapy, Biomedical Engineering, And Medical Librarianship, Joan Wagner, Laurel Scheinfeld, Blanche Leeman, Keith Pardini, Jamie Saragossi, Katie Flood

Library Faculty Publications

Background: Although many libraries have offered 3D printing as a service or available technology, there is a lack of information on course-integrated programs for 3D printing in which the library played a primary role. Therefore, librarians at the Touro College School of Health Sciences began exploring 3D printing for inclusion in the occupational and physical therapy curriculum. Case Presentation: The goal of this project was to educate occupational and physical therapy students and faculty about the potential applications of 3D printing in health care and provide hands-on experience, while increasing collaboration between librarians and faculty. Students’ tasks included designing and …

Efficacy Of Interventions For Increasing Performance Of Activities Of Daily Living In Persons With Parkinson's And Lewy Body Disease, Jennifer Mejeur, Joshua Grimmer

Occupational Therapy Graduate Student Evidenced-Based Research Reviews

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Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy For Children And Adolescents With Ptsd, Monica Phillips, Meghan Schrom

Occupational Therapy Graduate Student Evidenced-Based Research Reviews

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Sacubitril/Valsartan Vs Acei And Beta-Blocker Therapy For Heart Failure Patients With Reduced Ejection Fraction (Ef <40%)?, Eric Sveska

Occupational Therapy Graduate Student Evidenced-Based Research Reviews

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Long-Term Efficacy Measured By Maintenance Of Weight Loss For Bariatric Surgery (Specifically The Gastric Sleeve And Roux-N-Y Methods) Vs. Behavioral Changes, Amelia Verduzco

Occupational Therapy Graduate Student Evidenced-Based Research Reviews

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Effectiveness Of Activity Therapy For Improving Psychosocial Skills For People With Schizophrenia, Ellie Mcintyre, Annie Ryan

Occupational Therapy Graduate Student Evidenced-Based Research Reviews

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Grasp: A Program For Improving Upper Extremity Function, Rachel Marquardt, Sarah Eckert

Occupational Therapy Graduate Student Evidenced-Based Research Reviews

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Remedial And Compensatory Approaches For Visual Perceptual Impairments Among Adults With Brain Injury, Michaela Vertin, Heather Piccariello

Occupational Therapy Graduate Student Evidenced-Based Research Reviews

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Effectiveness Of Interactive Metronome Training For Children With Adhd, Bethany Fox, Corinne Leer

Occupational Therapy Graduate Student Evidenced-Based Research Reviews

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Effectiveness Of Self-Feeding Interventions For Upper Extremity Tremors, Elsie Bush, Abigail Sibanda

Occupational Therapy Graduate Student Evidenced-Based Research Reviews

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Warfarin Vs. Noacs: Effective Reduction In Morbidity & Mortality In Patients With Atrial Fibrillation And Ckd, Scott Detloff

Occupational Therapy Graduate Student Evidenced-Based Research Reviews

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Visual Deficits And The Effects On Functional Activity Among Individuals With Intellectual Disability, Victoria Wedyke, Celeste Krawchuck

Occupational Therapy Graduate Student Evidenced-Based Research Reviews

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Comparison Of Psychometric Properties Of Balance Assessment Tools For Older Adults, Kelsey Johnson, Shannon Funk

Occupational Therapy Graduate Student Evidenced-Based Research Reviews

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Retained Primitive Reflexes And Children With Adhd, Megan Boersen, Olivia Hicks

Occupational Therapy Graduate Student Evidenced-Based Research Reviews

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A Comparative Review Of Visual Perception Assessment Tools For Adults With Brain Injury, Krista Wohlfert, Jennifer Bosworth

Occupational Therapy Graduate Student Evidenced-Based Research Reviews

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A Pilot Professional Development Program For Occupational Therapy Practitioners Who Work In Home Settings: Knowledge Translation On Urinary Incontinence, Jaimee Betts Hegge

Occupational Therapy Faculty Publications

The purpose of this project was to increase the knowledge and confidence of home based occupational therapy practitioners working with adults and older adults who have urinary incontinence. The knowledge translation model of education is used to educate health care providers to improve integration of new information. The Reflective Questioning Framework for coaching can be effective with increasing knowledge and confidence of practitioners that are integrating new learning into their daily home care practice. This project investigated how these two approaches to education impacted occupational therapy practitioners perceived level of knowledge and confidence treating urinary incontinence in adult and older …

Therapeutic Relationship In Theory And Practice, Jerilyn Callen

Occupational Therapy Collection

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A Systematic Review Of The Effects Of Handwriting Interventions On Adults With Parkinson’S Disease, J. Buchanan, W. Rybak, V. Stange, J. Wing, V. Yeh, L. Carvell

Student Papers, Posters & Projects

Occupational therapists working with this population have incorporated a variety of methods into their interventions in an attempt to facilitate greater ease and legibility in handwriting. These interventions include finemotor hand exercise programs, practice-based programs, and visual and auditory cueing (Bryant, Rintala, Lai, DeBakey & Protas, 2010). Improvement in handwriting skills can increase quality of life and independence, as well as decrease frustration, for those with PD (Collett et al., 2017). A systematic review of available research was completed in order to assess the efficacy of these interventions for both short and long-term outcomes. Eleven studies were identified as relevant …