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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

No abstract provided.

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 …

The Use Of Evidence-Based Practice To Strengthen Professional Identity Among Occupational Therapists., Allison M. Stephani, Kaelyn J. Talley, Ariel K. Tix

Critically Appraised Topics

This critically appraised topic focuses on occupational therapy practitioners’ use of evidence-based practice in their practice regarding how it connects to their professional identity. The population studied was occupational therapy practitioners in their work settings. The main factors that were considered were level of connection to the profession, informal and formal education, and current use of evidence-based practice. Professional identity is defined as how a person sees themselves based on values, motives, experiences and beliefs related to their profession (Poole & Patterson, 2021). According to the Tornebohm Model, professional identity is broken down into four categories, which includes competence, conceptual …

Role Of Mindfulness-Based Interventions In Occupational Therapy With Young Adults With Mental Health Conditions Evoked By Social Media, Allison Haiby, Kennedy Reimann, Katie Quinley

Critically Appraised Topics

This critically appraised topic (CAT) paper focuses on the efficacy of mindfulness-based interventions in occupational therapy within a young adult college-aged population, specifically from the ages 18 to 29. The main factors considered in this paper are mental health in young adults, the role of mindfulness-based interventions and occupational therapy, and the implication of social media on occupation.

Increasing Autonomy In The Homeless Veteran Population Through Education-Based Occupational Therapy Intervention: A Critically Appraised Topic, Madeline Kuntz, Karli March, Cheyenne Thompson

Critically Appraised Topics

The focus for this critically appraised topic (CAT) is increasing the autonomy of homeless veterans through life-skills-based education programs. A review of existing literature found a gap of published research on this topic within occupational therapy and interdisciplinary research communities. There is a lack of experimentally designed research studies focusing on autonomy and community assistance programs utilizing life skills education training for or including the homeless veteran population. The level of evidence presented in the literature relating to this topic has been predominantly found to include non-experimental descriptive quantitative studies (Jones et al., 2021; Kline et al., 2021; Laan et …

The Virtual Therapist: An Occupational Therapy Practitioner’S Guide To Telehealth Service Delivery In Pediatrics, Jossette Hannah M. Gianan

Occupational Therapy Capstones

Purpose: The purpose of this scholarly project was to improve the telehealth competency and confidence of occupational therapy practitioners working in pediatrics through the use of a quick reference resource guide.

Methodology: The development of The Virtual Therapist: An Occupational Therapy Practitioner’s Guide to Telehealth Service Delivery in Pediatrics was guided by the concepts found in the Ecology of Human Performance model (Dunn, 2017). The concepts of person, context, and task were used in the overall creation of the guide, while the five intervention strategies outlined in the model were used in the creation of the intervention plan section. A …

The Comfort Of Being At Home: The Benefits Of Outpatient Rehabilitation In The Homes Of Rural Residents, Madison Jo Christian

Occupational Therapy Capstones

Title: The Comfort of Being at Home: The Benefits of Outpatient Rehabilitation in the Homes of Rural Residents

Background: Rural residents experience more disease, injury, and death than individuals living in metropolitan areas. Harsh weather conditions, distances to healthcare facilities, lack of public transportation options, and restrictions of health insurance coverage make accessing healthcare services difficult for these residents expediting worse health outcomes. One method to address the barriers rural residents face in accessing healthcare services, especially ongoing rehabilitation services, is to establish more accessible healthcare delivery methods in residents’ homes. Many rural residents will benefit from receiving ongoing rehabilitation …

Six-Month Pain And Function Outcome Expectations Were Established For Total Knee Arthroplasty Using The Smallest Worthwhile Effect, Daniel L. Riddle, Nancy Henderson

Physical Therapy Publications

Introduction: Interpretations of patient-reported outcome measures following knee arthroplasty lack context and typically do not account for costs, risks and benefits compared to an alternative treatment. The primary purpose of our paper is to estimate expectations patients have for pain and function destination outcome, six-months following surgery relative to the outcome expected if knee arthroplasty was not done. Secondary purposes were to determine if statistically significant changes in the smallest worthwhile six-month outcome occurred following an interactive discussion and to assess the construct validity of the expected six-month outcome obtained at baseline.

Methods: This was a secondary analysis …

Occupational Therapy’S Role In Addressing The Mental Health Of Transitioning Postsecondary Students, Katie Koxlien, Amorelle Upton, Kiley Washnieski

Critically Appraised Topics

There is an increasing concern for mental health in university students transitioning to postsecondary education. For the purposes of this study, we were concerned with the overall mental health of university students, not specific to diagnosed mental illnesses. Mental health is “a state of mental well-being that enables people to cope with the stresses of life, realize their abilities, learn well and work well, and contribute to their community” (World Health Organization, 2022, para. 1). This may impact the individual’s ability to function on a daily basis and interact with others within their educational setting. The role of a student …

Changes In Quadriceps Strength In Recreationally Active Individuals Using Single-Limb Or Double-Limb Blood Flow Restriction, Brogan Boen, Logan Cockrell, Olivia Aho, Taylor Bryant, Bethany Nguyen, Jason Brumitt

Student-Faculty Research - College of Physical Therapy

Blood flow restriction training utilizes a tourniquet system to occlude arterial and venous flow while one performs exercises. This training strategy allows one to exercise using loads at a lower percentage of 1RM while experiencing physiological change similar to those achieved when training at a higher percentage of 1RM.

Inclusive Sports Environments: Youth Gymnastics Coaches’ Perceptions On Promoting Inclusivity For Autistic Athletes, Alec D. Sheaffer

Occupational Therapy Doctorate Capstone Projects

Background: Despite the positive physical, psychological, and social benefits of sports, children with disabilities participate in sports at a lower rate than their typically developing peers. Partnerships between occupational therapists and youth sports providers can facilitate inclusive sports environments that enable equitable access to sports for all children.

Purpose: The purpose of the Capstone Project was to explore youth gymnastics coaches’ perceptions on inclusive sports participation following an educational module.

Theoretical Framework. The occupational justice framework (Townsend & Wilcock, 2004) guided the development of the project through the view that equitable participation in preferred occupations is an individual right.

Methods. …