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Using Sensation In Pediatric Occupational Therapy, Kaitlin Gaspich, Sydney Anderson, Catherine Terhune, Emiline Gonzalez
Using Sensation In Pediatric Occupational Therapy, Kaitlin Gaspich, Sydney Anderson, Catherine Terhune, Emiline Gonzalez
School of Occupational Therapy Master's Capstone Projects (2016-2021)
Molly McBroom, OTR/L, of Mary Bridge Children’s Therapy Unit (CTU) requested University of Puget Sound occupational therapy (OT) graduate students research the following question: “What is the effectiveness of using sensory based intervention (SBI) or Ayres’ sensory integration® (ASI)and neurodevelopmental treatment (NDT) approach with children with sensory processing disorder (SPD), autism spectrum disorder (ASD), and/or attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) on behavior?” A systematic review of the literature resulted in eight out of 12 studies reporting positive findings. Four of the studies examined ASI and four examined SBI. The other four studies showed inconclusive or negative results. Overall, no clear conclusions …
Interventions For Sleep Problems In Pediatrics, Chelsea Rogers, Marie Trevisan, Maureen Traxler
Interventions For Sleep Problems In Pediatrics, Chelsea Rogers, Marie Trevisan, Maureen Traxler
School of Occupational Therapy Master's Capstone Projects (2016-2021)
Julie Anderson, DrOT, OTR/L, will be conducting screenings and providing treatment for children with sleep problems in the Puyallup School District of Washington. To assist her in this emerging practice area, a systematic search and critical appraisal of research published between 2000 and January, 2017 was completed to address the question, “What is the current evidence regarding sleep intervention effectiveness in school-aged children?” The majority of research has investigated the use of behavioral interventions for improving child sleep. These studies included children with developmental disabilities (DD), attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), autism spectrum disorder (ASD), oppositional defiant disorder (ODD), sensory …
Episodic Versus Continuous Care In Outpatient Pediatric Clinics, Rebecca Newman, Kimberly Mcgarvey, Laura Hoppe
Episodic Versus Continuous Care In Outpatient Pediatric Clinics, Rebecca Newman, Kimberly Mcgarvey, Laura Hoppe
School of Occupational Therapy Master's Capstone Projects (2016-2021)
UW Medicine Valley Medical Center, Children’s Therapy (VMC-CT) has experienced difficulties with consistent service delivery schedules for their clients. Long waitlists, absences, and scheduling and insurance constraints have impeded client ability to receive standard, continuous therapy. Thus, this critically appraised topic (CAT) paper addresses a research question developed in conjunction with Kari Tanta, PhD, OTR/L, FAOTA, the Rehabilitation Manager at VMC-CT, to understand the most effective methods of service delivery: episodic therapy (i.e. high frequency over a short duration) or continuous therapy (i.e., low frequency over a longer duration). The following research question was developed: Is episodic pediatric care as …