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Covid-19 Pandemic’S Effect On Occupational Therapy Students’ Time-Use And Occupational Engagement On Returning To In-Person Learning, Jhannell Hannah D. Ocampo, Susan Macdermott, Karen Mccarthy

The Open Journal of Occupational Therapy

The COVID-19 pandemic emotionally and physically impacted students in occupational therapy and occupational therapy assistant programs. College students lost autonomy and access to meaningful occupations and environments. As students returned to campus, they struggled to navigate and adapt to in-person occupations and how they use their time. This study uses a mixed method descriptive research design to understand how the pandemic affected occupational therapy students' time-use and occupational engagement during the transition to in-person learning. Seventy-three students completed an online survey, while 12 of those students additionally participated in a follow-up time-use diary and interview. Eighty-three percent of the participants …

Osces’ Impact On Occupational Therapy Student Learning: Insights From Second- And Third-Year Focus Groups, Craig R. St. Jean, Karin Werther, Mary R. Roberts

The Open Journal of Occupational Therapy

Background: Objective Structured Clinical Examinations (OSCEs) are widely used in health programs to assess clinical skills. We present results of a qualitative study investigating occupational therapy students’ perceptions of OSCEs’ impact on their learning and readiness for clinical practice.

Method: Six second and six third year students in the University of Alberta’s Master of Science in Occupational Therapy program were interviewed in separate focus groups. Independent reviewers applied thematic analysis to the focus group transcripts to identify, analyze, and report themes in the data.

Results: Five themes were constructed from the data: from learning to action, transition …

Hand Strength Changes Following A Clinical Rotation In Hand Therapy: A Pilot Study, Gretchen L. Bachman, Josh Macdonald, Rhian Sage

The Open Journal of Occupational Therapy

Background: Hand therapy clinical rotations are 12 weeks, and one common anecdotal change frequently expressed is an increase in hand strength. Quantifiable measures of change are not documented in the literature. The purpose of this study is to determine if students experience significant increases in strength during a clinical rotation.

Methods: This study is a quasi-experimental, double-blinded, non-randomized sample of convenience. Grip and pinch strength were assessed pre, mid, and post clinical rotation. Demographic data were collected and reported. Paired t-tests were used to compare means between groups. SPSS 27.0 was used for data analysis.

Results: After …

Predictors Of General Well-Being In Postprofessional Students Of Occupational Science And Occupational Therapy, Elena Wong Espiritu, Paul E. Yeatts, Cynthia L. Evetts

The Open Journal of Occupational Therapy

Background: Doctoral students experience decreased well-being during their educational experience. Self-compassion, engagement in meaningful occupations, and occupational balance positively impact well-being in individuals. This study examined the relationships between these constructs in postprofessional occupational science and occupational therapy students.

Method: This quantitative cross-sectional study collected national survey data (N = 113) using the Self-Compassion Scale – Short Form, the Engagement in Meaningful Activities Survey, the Occupational Balance Questionnaire 11, and the 14-item Scales of General Well-Being. Multiple linear regression analysis determined how well each construct predicted general well-being and the strength of each construct’s relationship compared to other …

A Scoping Review Of Universal Design For Learning In United States Allied Health & Medical Education, Karolina Gawron, Madison Tomlinson, Nicole Mohan, Laura H. Vanpuymbrouck

The Open Journal of Occupational Therapy

Background: Universal design for learning (UDL) is considered best-practice for embracing inclusion for students with disabilities and there is growing evidence of its effectiveness in primary, secondary, and postsecondary education. However, little is known about if and how UDL is being implemented into United States graduate allied health and medical school curriculum as well as evidence of its benefits.

Method: We used Arksey and O’Malley’s (2005) methodological framework. Search engines were: PubMed, CINAHL Complete, ERIC, GoogleScholar, and Scopus. Data were analyzed by the research team using Covidence to organize articles, screen, and complete a full-text review. Data extraction …

Practice And Recommendations For Universal Design For Learning In Occupational Therapy Client Education, Heather L. Panczykowski, Lynne F. Murphy, Victoria Christmas, Whitely Macintyre

The Open Journal of Occupational Therapy

Background: Universal Design for Learning (UDL), an educational framework that describes flexible approaches to teaching and learning, can be used to address problems related to limitations in health literacy in health care settings.

Methods: This exploratory observational study, using a web-based online survey, was undertaken to discern how occupational therapists use the principles of UDL in educating their clients and to determine if differences exist between degree type or practice settings and UDL implementation.

Results: Of the 147 respondents only 30.6% indicated prior awareness of UDL principles. The most frequently cited means of client engagement were displaying …

Perspectives On Adaptation In A Stroke Self-Management Program: A Multiple Case Study, Riqiea F. Kitchens, Gayle Hersch, Wayne Brewer, Marsha Neville

The Open Journal of Occupational Therapy

Background: Occupational Adaptation occurs when a person develops a response to meet an occupational challenge. This process is disrupted when a person experiences a life altering event, such as stroke. Stroke self-management programs equip persons with stroke with education and skills to manage the daily tasks associated with their condition. Few studies have explored the adaptive process survivors experience as they seek to effectively use the tools provided through stroke self-management programs. The objective was to explore the adaptive process of three individuals following participation in a stroke self-management program.

Method: A multiple case study design was used. …

Cross-Cultural Adaptation Of The Inventory Of Reading Occupations-Adult Into Filipino And Its Content Validation, Peñafrancia E. Ching, Treisha Naedine H. Santos, Lenin Grajo, Maria Concepcion Cabatan, Anna Liza Y. Tan Pascual

The Open Journal of Occupational Therapy

Background: Adult functional literacy ensures adequate and safe engagement in daily activities. It is assessed through the Inventory of Reading Occupations-Adult (IRO-A). The instrument underwent translation with cultural adaptation and content validation to ensure relevance to the Filipino context.

Method: The translation and cultural adaptation of the IRO-A to Filipino (Fil IRO-A) was guided by the process proposed by two international guidelines for cross-cultural adaptations that involves (a) forward translation and synthesis, (b) back translation, and (c) pre-panel review of the adaptation to the Filipino context. The Fil IRO-A also underwent content validation by seven experts. Item and …

Confronting Systemic Racism In Occupational Therapy: A Mixed Methods Study, Rachelle Murphy, Karen Park, Christy Billock, Tracy Becerra-Culqui, Natalie A. Perkins, Rajvinder Bains

The Open Journal of Occupational Therapy

This study aimed to examine how occupational therapists and students perceive systemic racism in occupational therapy practice and the effectiveness and impact of the delivery of a keynote address on confronting systemic racism in practice delivered to occupational therapists and students. The study aimed to help inform future efforts in creating a more diverse and inclusive profession at the practice, policy, and education level by providing input into the challenges and opportunities that occupational therapists and students face when reckoning with issues of racism in practice. A mixed methodology research design was used with Likert-style scale and open-ended questions delivered …

Relationships Between Sensory Processing, Temperament Characteristics For Effortful Control, And Executive Function In School-Age Children, Rachel B. Diamant, Natasha Smet

The Open Journal of Occupational Therapy

Background: Sensory processing behaviors, the temperament characteristic for effortful control, and executive function promote self-regulation, activity engagement, and problem-solving. This study examined inter-relationships between executive function, effortful control, and sensory processing in school-aged children between 7 and 10.11 years of age.

Method: Descriptive correlation research design was used to examine relationships of outcomes from three caregiver-reported, standardized questionnaires of behaviors related to sensory processing (Sensory Profile-2), effortful control (Temperament in Middle Childhood Questionnaire) and executive function (Behavior Rating Inventory of Executive Function-2) in daily activities (N = 19).

Results: Data …

State Of The Journal: Introducing The Policy And Advocacy Category, Diane Powers Dirette

The Open Journal of Occupational Therapy

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Enriching Arabic Content In Occupational Therapy: Cross-Sectional Study, Hassan Izzeddin Sarsak

Journal of the Arab American University مجلة الجامعة العربية الامريكية للبحوث

The purpose of this study was to identify the need and level of satisfaction of practicing occupational therapists and students in the Arab world about the Arabic content of the occupational therapy profession, identify difficulties and making recommendations to enhance and enrich the Arabic content in occupational therapy. An online survey was completed by 137 participants from 10 Arab countries, 79.6% were female and 96.4% were in the 18-42 age group. 62% reported that English is the language of occupational therapy references that they have been using, and more than 36% reported that they face various challenges and difficulties in …

Digital Phobia: An Inquiry For Mapping The Unseen Dimension Of New Digital Anxiety, The ‘Digiphobia’, Amarjit Kumar Singh ,Library Assistant, Md. Arshad Ali , Professional Assistant, Dr. Pankaj Mathur, Deputy Librarian,

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

Background: As technology continues to advance, individuals' interactions with digital platforms have become integral to daily life. Amidst this technological evolution, a novel concern emerges—Digital Phobia, hereafter referred to as “Digiphobia.” This phenomenon, although not previously explored in scholarly literature, necessitates an in-depth investigation due to its potential impact on individuals' well-being. Our research employs a two-step methodology to investigate its existence, implications, and manifestations.

Introduction: This research paper introduces and proposes the term "Digiphobia" as a comprehensive conceptualization of anxiety arising from interactions with digital spaces, applications, and environments. The proliferation of digital technologies has led to the emergence …

Comparison Of Two At-Home Sleep Monitoring Technologies, Raymond Chong, Alex Willis, Sonya Kakaiya, Casey Schambach, Carla Todd, Alex Young

Asian Journal of Physical Therapy

Background: Despite the importance of regular sleep patterns being well-known throughout society, a growing number of people claim to be sleep-deprived. There is a need to identify a simple and unobtrusive method in which people can accurately track their sleep to monitor changes and track how their sleep affects their daytime function. Methods: Here, we compared two at-home sleep monitors, the Zeo EEG headband system and the OURA physiological ring, in twenty-seven healthy young adults to determine their relative accuracy in classifying the various sleep stages. The two devices track sleep differently. The ring relies on hand movements and hemodynamic …

Effects Of Thoracic Spine Mobilization On The Lumbar Spine Rotation Angle During Trunk Rotation, Toru Yasuda, Ryota Yoshida, Hironobu Kuruma

Asian Journal of Physical Therapy

Objectives: Limitations in the thoracic spine movement can cause excessive lumbar rotation and back pain; however, it is unclear whether increasing thoracic rotation reduces excessive lumbar rotation. This study aimed to examine the effect of thoracic spine mobilization on the rotation angle of the lumbar spine during trunk rotation. Methods: Twenty healthy volunteers participated in this study. We identified and then mobilized three restricted vertebrae in the thoracic spine through a physical examination using a facet joint traction mobilization technique. Rotational movements of both the thoracic and lumbar spine were assessed pre- and post-intervention. Measurement items included: (1) lumbar rotational …

Effects Of A Trunk Harness On Lumbopelvic Stability And Muscle Activity During Prone Hip Extension Exercise, Taro Toraiwa, Sirinda Jaotawiparta, Misaki Suzuki, Hironobu Kuruma

Asian Journal of Physical Therapy

Background: Therapeutic exercise is essential in patients with low back pain and lumbopelvic instability. Intra-abdominal pressure is necessary for ideal dynamic stabilization patterns. However, accurate performance of such exercises is a challenge. A trunk harness can help stabilize and alter muscular patterns. This study aimed to examine the effects of using a trunk harness on lumbopelvic stability and muscle activity during prone hip extension in healthy individuals and patients with low back pain. Methods: Sixteen patients with low back pain and 15 healthy individuals performed prone hip extension under control, Dynamic Neuromuscular Stabilization(DNS)-maneuver, and DNS-maneuver + harness conditions. Lumbopelvic kinematic …

Lung Cancer Masquerading As Thoracolumbar Pain Detected In An Outpatient Physical Therapy Setting, Jeremiah Blankenship

Asian Journal of Physical Therapy

Study Design: Case Study. Background: This case report describes the clinical course of a patient with right low back pain (LBP) and the use of clinical evaluation findings to initiate medical referral resulting in a diagnosis of cancer presenting as mechanical low back pain. Diagnosis: A 59-year-old male with primary complaints of progressive right-sided LBP affecting his job, sleep, and daily activities was seen by a physical therapist in an outpatient setting. The components of the patient’s history and physical examination were consistent with mechanical thoracolumbar dysfunction. However, clustered examination findings suggested the possibility of a more serious underlying disease. …

Effectiveness Of Emotionally Focused Therapy (Eft) With Chinese Couple Clients: From The Chinese Eft Therapists' Cultural Lens, Yifan Wang

Doctoral Dissertations and Projects

The purpose of this phenomenological study is to understand the Chinese EFT (Emotionally Focused Therapy) therapists’ experiences of working with Chinese couples in EFT sessions, as well as to discover how the cultural factors play a role in the effectiveness of EFT use with Chinese couples. This study was conducted by finding out 10 EFT-oriented therapists and analyzing via online interviews their experiences of working with Chinese couples. The theories guiding this study are based on Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT). One of the founding therapists of this approach is Dr. Sue Johnson. EFT is heavily influenced by attachment theory, which …

Reproducibility And Validity Of Muscle Strength In Hip Abduction With Flexion While Seated In Older Adults Who Need Nursing Care, Akio Goda, Hideki Nakano, Hisami Iwai, Kento Suruga, Mai Watanabe, Shin Murata

Asian Journal of Physical Therapy

Objective: This study aimed to determine the usefulness of the strength of the muscles in hip abduction with flexion while seated (SMHAF-S) in older adults who need nursing care. To achieve this, we examined the reproducibility and validity of a method to measure the SMHAF-S in older adults who need nursing care using a hand-held dynamometer. Methods: This cross-sectional study enrolled 40 older women who needed nursing care in September 2021 and completed the SMHAF-S and underwent quadriceps muscle strength, grip strength, 10-s chair stand test for frail older adults (FCS-10), one-legged stance test (OLST), and timed-up-and-go (TUG) test. The …

The Barriers To Adult Play In Graduate Students, Rosalind Nolde, Catherine Salomon, T. Monelli, Sabrina Solis

Occupational Therapy | Graduate Student Research Posters

The purpose of this study is to expand the knowledge of barriers to play for graduate students. The research question asked, what are the barriers to play experienced by graduate students? Play is a complex term that is unique to the individual. Although subjective, existing literature gives suggestions as to what play can mean or feel like to the individual participating. Brown (2009), notes that the definition of play should be experienced rather than defined as it is distinctive to each individual. Van Vleet and Feeney (2015) describe play as being the purpose of amusement, fun or to have energetic, …

Emotion Regulation From A Virtue Perspective, Jeong Han Kim, Jina Chun, Jaeyoung Kim, Hyun-Ju Ju, Byung Jin Kim, Jeongwoon Jeong, Dong Hun Lee

School of Rehabilitation Services & Counseling Faculty Publications

Background

The ability to regulate one’s emotional state is an important predictor of several behaviors such as reframing a challenging situation to reduce anger or anxiety, concealing visible signs of sadness or fear, or focusing on reasons to feel happy or calm. This capacity is referred to as emotion regulation. Deficits in this ability can adversely affect one’s adaptive coping, thus are associated with a variety of other psychopathological symptoms, including but not limited to depression, borderline personality disorder, substance use disorders, eating disorders, and somatoform disorders.

Methods

The present study examined emotion regulation in relation to the virtue-based psychosocial …

Impact Of Assistive Device Use During Timed Up And Go In Healthy Adults, Megan Dowdal-Osborn Pt, Phd, A Christensen, E Haag, J Halbert, M Olthoff

DPT Capstone Posters

Introduction

Background:

• Falls are a leading cause of injury in older adults¹. The physical, psychological, and financial cost of falling in this population necessitates a reliable balance assessment to determine fall risk^2-4.
• The Timed Up and Go (TUG) is often used to assess fall risk due to its simplicity and allowed use of all assistive devices (ADs)⁵.
• The cutoff score for falls risk among community dwelling older adults is 13.5 seconds⁵
• The impact of AD use on TUG score and interpretation is not well understood.

Purpose: To better understand the impact that AD …

A Comparison Of Shoulder Complex Osteokinematicsto Function In Individuals Who Have Undergone An Anatomic Total Shoulder Arthroplasty, Peter J. Rundquist Pt, Phd, K Dunn, M Jordan, J Sarris, A Wallner, Linsey Hamilton Pt, Dpt, Scs

DPT Capstone Posters

Introduction

• Background: The anatomic total shoulder arthroplasty (aTSA) is a prevalent procedure used to reduce pain and restore range of motion in patients with an osteoarthritic shoulder.^1-45 Since 2017, over 800,000 people have received an aTSA. Yet to date, no research has been conducted investigating the relationship between osteokinematicsof the post-surgical shoulder to function.
• Purpose: To explore the correlation between osteokinematicmotions in multiple planes to perceived function.
• Hypothesis: Higher peak movement of the shoulder correlates to improved Disabilities of the Arm, Shoulder, and Hand (DASH) scores and improved upper extremity function.

Methods

• Participants: 15 individuals (10 females and 5 …

Kinematics Of The Shoulder Complex After Reverse Total Shoulder Arthroplasty, Linsey Hamilton Pt, Dpt, Scs, Peter J. Rundquist Pt, Phd, S Berg, J Halmrast, J Mcnaughton

DPT Capstone Posters

Introduction

Background: The reverse total shoulder arthroplasty (rTSA) is a common surgical intervention to address massive rotator cuff tears concurrent with glenohumeral osteoarthritis.^1,2 Kinematics following rTSA have been thoroughly studied, demonstrating significant improvements in gross movement outcomes of the shoulder, specifically functional upper extremity elevation.³ However, the correlation between shoulder kinematics and patient-reported function of the surgically reversed shoulder joint are not well understood.

Purpose: To determine the relationship between shoulder complex osteokinematics and the Disabilities of the Arm, Shoulder, and Hand (DASH) after rTSA

Methods

Participants:

• 15 participants (7 males, 8 females)
• Average age: 75.3 years
• Minimum …

Impact Of Aerobic Exercise On Reaction Time And Working Memory In Healthy Adults, Jeanne Lojovich Pt, Phd, N Abouelnaga, G Gjersvik, V Kaari, K Karls, S Sund

DPT Capstone Posters

Introduction

• Cognitive Domains¹
• Complex Attention
• Executive Function
• Language
• Social Cognition
• Learning & Memory
• Perceptual-Motor Control
• Aerobic exercise has been shown to change:
• ↑ Brain-Derived Neurotrophic Factor (BDNF)²
• ↑ Cortisol, lactic acid, glutamate, and glutamine^2,3,4
• EEG, fMRI, and TMS
• Correlates with ↑ working memory^5,6
• ↓ Reaction time⁷
• ↑ Overall health⁸
• Long-term can alter neurochemicals and have positive impacts on cognitive domains^7,8

Purpose

• The purpose of this study is to identify if an acute, single bout of aerobic exercise at moderate intensity is sufficient to elicit a change in cognition, particularly reaction time and working …

The Level Of Agreement When Scoring The Asq-3 Between Guardians Who Viewed An Instructional Video, Childcare Providers, And Student Physical Therapists, Erin Simunds Edd, Pt, Reilly Connolly Spt, Kevin Fanning Spt, Kaitlyn Schreiber Spt, Paul Winkelmann Spt

DPT Capstone Posters

Introduction

Background:

• Guardians, healthcare providers, and childcare provider(s) (CCP) are groups that could primarily identify developmental delay.¹
• The Ages and Stages Questionnaire -Third Edition (ASQ-3) is a screening assessment used to monitor developmental progress in children.^1,2
• concurrence between groups due to lack of formal training for guardians.³

Purpose:

• To determine the level of agreement between guardians viewing an instructional training video (ITV), CCPs, and Student Physical Therapists (SPTs) serving as proxy for healthcare professionals.

Hypothesis:

• Showing an ITV to guardians on how to administer the ASQ-3 will yield statistically similar scoring when compared with CCPs and SPTs …

Impact Of Moderate And High-Intensity Inspiratory Muscle Training On Vo2Max And Maximal Inspiratory Pressure In Healthy Adults, Amy Toonstra Pt, Dpt, C Birch, C Debettignies, E Frommelt, C Henjum, D Langenfeld, M Wallmow

DPT Capstone Posters

Introduction

• Exercise capacity is limited by onset of diaphragm fatigue during high-intensity exercise due to respiratory metaboreflex
• Inspiratory muscle training (IMT) delays metaboreflex, improves maximal inspiratory pressure (MIP) at moderate intensities^1-6
• Optimal training loads remain unclear --training at 50% 1RM does not meet ACSM standard for strengthening at 80% 1RM^7-10

Objective

• Investigate the effects of IMT at moderate (50%) versus high (80%) resistance on maximal inspiratory pressure and VO₂max in healthy adults

Methods

• Double blind pre-test/ post-test randomized group design was used
• 2x2 ANOVA for pre/post MIP and VO₂max using SPSS

Results

• Following 8-week …

Exploring The Impact Of Non-Cognitive Training On Students Throughout A Dpt Curriculum, Lyndsey Vandenberg Pt, Dpt, Edd, A Canton Spt, J Dunn Spt, R Loman Spt, J Schoen Spt

DPT Capstone Posters

Introduction

Background:

• Non-cognitive skills have been found to support academic and professional success in physical therapy and other health professions.^{2, 3, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 15, 16}
• There is little to no data on how physical therapy education programs teach and enhance non-cognitive skills of their students.

Purpose: This study aimed to explore student’s self-perception of non-cognitive skills and the impact on students when non-cognitive training is purposefully embedded into a DPT program curriculum.

Hypothesis: Students place high value on non-cognitive skills and experience a positive impact from non-cognitive training.^14,21 It is anticipated …

Understanding The Role Of Occupational Therapists In Managing Type 1 Diabetes In Adolescents: A Critically Appraised Topic, Jatin Cranmore, Morgan Harshman, Kelsey Milleson

Critically Appraised Topics

This critically appraised topic focuses on occupational therapy's role in working with adolescents (10-18 years of age) to manage Type 1 diabetes (T1D). Managing T1D can be challenging and overwhelming, especially for younger individuals because of the added responsibility and transitions that occur during puberty. There is a lack of literature that supports occupational therapy's role when working with clients who have T1D, especially when it comes to the younger populations.

Identifying Occupational Therapy’S Role In Rural Areas For Women Who Have Experienced Domestic Violence, Meagan R. Danda, Maria L. Johnson, Hannah L. Street

Critically Appraised Topics

This critically appraised topic (CAT) paper focuses on the effectiveness of occupational therapy utilized via telehealth within adult women (18-64 years old) who are experiencing or who have experienced domestic violence in rural areas. Domestic violence is a common type of violence/abuse that can occur toward any gender or sexual orientation (Rural Health Information Hub, 2024). Domestic violence encompasses physical, social, and/or emotional abuse (Rural Health Information Hub, 2024). It is a form of repetitive behaviors of abuse that occurs within a relationship. (Rural Health Information Hub, 2024). Common behaviors of domestic violence may include preventing social contact, preventing access …