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Assistive Technology Options For Individuals With Quadriplegia, Bri Brown Ots, Natalie Geisler Ots, Hannah Terranova Ots

School of Occupational Therapy Master's Capstone Projects (2016-2021)

This project was undertaken in collaboration with Sonia Nurkse, MOT, OTR/L and Bridget Tanner, MSOT, OTR/L, two occupational therapists working on the inpatient rehabilitation unit at MultiCare Good Samaritan Hospital in Puyallup, Washington. A systematic review of the literature was conducted to answer the question, “What are the most effective, up-to-date, and user-friendly assistive technology options to support individuals with quadriplegia in functional tasks?” Five databases were searched and through screening and careful review, 19 articles were selected for critical appraisal. Due to the wide variety of devices, some commercially available and other prototypes, we were unable to compare them …

Comparison Of Abdominal Compression Devices In Persons With Abdominal Paralysis Due To Spinal Cord Injury, Michaela De Groot, Jennifer Swartz, Jennifer Hastings

Physical Therapy Research Symposium

Comparison of abdominal compression devices in persons with abdominal paralysis due to spinal cord injury.

Michaela de Groot, MA, SPT; Jennifer Swartz, MA, SPT; Jennifer Hastings PT, PhD, NCS University of Puget Sound, Tacoma WA

Objective: In the United States the incidence of spinal cord injury (SCI) is approximately 17,000 new cases a year and there are estimated to be 282,000 persons living with SCI. Approximately 80% of those injured sustain neurologic lesions that impair the function of the abdominal musculature. In the non-disabled population it is well understood that the strength of the abdominal wall is key to prevention …

Comparing Seated Pressures In Daily Wheelchair And Sports Equipment And Investigating The Skin Protective Effects Of Padded Shorts., Torey M. Anderson Ba, Spt, Kaitlynn L.C. Mckirgan Bs, Spt, Dr. Jennifer Hastings Pt, Phd, Ncs

Physical Therapy Research Symposium

Background:

Adaptive sports are promoted for individuals with spinal cord injury to increase overall health and prevent cardiovascular and metabolic diseases, but the potential risk of pressure ulcer development with adaptive equipment (AE) is a concern. Current research has found seated pressures in AE that exceed clinically accepted values but no studies have measured pressure with a padded short to assess for its potential pressure reducing effects.

Objective:

Our study sought to evaluate average and peak seating pressure in both static and dynamic sport-specific positions, with and without the presence of three types of over-the-counter padded bicycle shorts, …

Cognition In Clients With Acute Tetraplegia: Why Assessment Matters, Olivia Allen, Michael Dewilde, Jon-Erik Golob

School of Occupational Therapy Master's Capstone Projects (2016-2021)

The authors of this research project collaborated with Sarah Bicker, OTR/L, an acute care therapist working at Harborview Medical Center in Seattle, WA to investigate two clinical questions: [1] “What is the correlation between high-level (C1-C7) spinal cord injury (SCI) and cognitive impairment?” [2] “Which assessments are most effective for evaluating cognition in adult clients who have very limited motor and/or verbal abilities and could potentially be used with clients who have acute high-level spinal cord injuries?” A review of the research revealed that common comorbidities, including orthostatic hypotension, sleep apnea, and traumatic brain injury, often affect cognition in clients …