Browsing by Author "Huff, Nichole"

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    Effect of Virtual Reality Interventions on Occupational Participation in Stroke Patients: A Rapid Systematic Review
    (2023-05-04) Gillen, Grace; Huff, Nichole; Messenger, Elizabeth; Russell, Rachel; Butcher, Madison; Chase, Tony; Sego, Daniel; Department of Occupational Therapy, School of Health and Human Sciences
    This rapid systematic review of the literature examines the literature on effective occupational therapy virtual reality (VR) interventions in rehabilitation of individuals poststroke. This review provides a comprehensive overview and analysis of 25 studies that addressed common themes, including: upper extremity (UE) mobility, functional outcomes, Quality of Life (QoL), and functional performance, related to increasing occupational participation through VR. Findings reveal moderate strength of evidence for the use of VR interventions, in addition to conventional occupational therapy (OT), in supporting individuals’ occupational performance and relative, functional factors contributing to participation in occupations, among individuals following a stroke. This review supports the use of VR interventions for individuals poststroke due to their innovativeness, adaptability, and ability to simulate real-life activities of daily living (ADLs), and supports the use of occupation-based VR interventions which can inform and guide intervention approaches for OT practitioners working in stroke rehabilitation.
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    Program Development and Implementation: A Movement-Based Curriculum for Adults with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities (IDD)
    (2025) Huff, Nichole; Lee, Chang; Department of Occupational Therapy, School of Health and Human Sciences; Miller, Michelle
    Adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) face significant barriers to physical activity participation, including financial constraints, limited adaptive programs, and motivational challenges. Despite the well-documented benefits of physical activity on physical health, cognitive function, and social engagement, participation rates remain low. This capstone project aimed to design and evaluate a movement curriculum tailored to adults with IDD using the Person-Environment-Occupation-Performance (PEOP) model as a guiding framework. The curriculum incorporated evidence-based strategies, such as nature-based activities, dance, and team sports to promote meaningful engagement and sustained participation. Activities were structured to be adaptable based on individual abilities and environmental factors. The curriculum was implemented through site-specific protocols and facilitator collaboration, ensuring accessibility and long-term sustainability. Program effectiveness was evaluated through pre- and post-intervention surveys that analyzed participation using an adapted Likert scale as an outcome measure. Results demonstrated increased engagement in activities following the program implementation, suggesting that interventions incorporating social and environmental engagement resulted in improved sustained engagement compared to the previous exercise programs implemented at the facility. Future research should explore longitudinal outcomes within diverse community settings.