Rehabilitation and Therapy Commons^™

Trauma And Health Outcomes: An Evidence-Based Practice Project, Kelly Breuer, Christina Cink, Shawna Geisler, Hannah Hillstrom, Cerena Ice, Olivia Kreuser, Ladislava Mazurkevicz, Hallie Schommer, Jullie D. Bass

Graduate Occupational Therapy Research and Projects

This Evidence-Based Practice (EBP) project examined the following questions: EBP Question What is the relationship between trauma (ACE or traumatic events) and child and adult performance, participation, health and disability outcomes for general and specific populations? What additional person or environment characteristics predict positive or negative outcomes from trauma?

Descriptive Characteristics And Risk Factors For Trauma: An Evidence-Based Practice Project, Hawo Jama, Hibak Jama, Molly Kreutter, Jill Olson Moser, Glory Pierre, Sora Samejima, Naomi Teetzel, Julie D. Bass

Graduate Occupational Therapy Research and Projects

This Evidence-Based Practice (EBP) project examined the following question: What are the perspectives, experiences, and self-reports of adult individuals, groups, or populations who have MCI or report problems with Functional Cognition (and / or their caregivers)?

Screening And Assessment In Trauma-Informed Care: An Evidence-Based Practice Project, Megan Bender, Beka Bickel, Ashley Hoffmann, Emily Howard, Mykayla Laurie, Yer Lee, Rachael Nelson, Ciara Nervick, Julie D. Bass

Graduate Occupational Therapy Research and Projects

This Evidence-Based Practice (EBP) project examined the following question: What interprofessional and occupational therapy screening and assessment measures are used in trauma-informed care and what are their psychometric characteristics?

Trauma Experiences And Perspectives: An Evidence-Based Practice Project, Libby Blattner, Melanie Homan, Ellie Leabch, Jennifer Malwitz, Faye Mcguire, Rachel Mcpherson, Julia Rupp, Maria Tonn, Hannah Zenisek, Julie D. Bass

Graduate Occupational Therapy Research and Projects

This Evidence-Based Practice (EBP) project examined the following questions:

• How do individuals who have experienced trauma or adverse childhood experiences describe their experiences and the impact trauma has had on their life?
• How do healthcare professionals describe their experiences of working with individuals who have experienced trauma or adverse childhood experiences and their perspectives on trauma-informed training and approaches?

Creating Confident And Connected Families: A Program To Improve Parental Self-Efficacy In The Neonatal Intensive Care Unit, Kelly Simpson

Occupational Therapy Program Student Theses, Dissertations and Capstones

Infants in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) require life sustaining intervention for weeks to months after birth. This intervention is remarkably stressful for both the infant, who is ill-equipped to handle life outside the womb, and for the parents who are filled with fear and stress due to the illness of their son or daughter. The experience of hospitalization can lead to stress, shame, anxiety, and even post-traumatic stress disorder for families of NICU infants. Knowledge about the unique stressors, challenges, and needs for support of preterm infants has proven helpful to boost confidence and feelings of wellbeing within …