Browsing by Author "Kendall, Mary"

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    Adolescent Substance Use and Occupational Therapy Interventions: A Rapid Systematic Review
    (2021-05-05) Byrn, Hannah; Davila, Danielle; Green, Samantha; Kendall, Mary; Larson, Sydney; Prentice, Alexandra; Chase, Anthony; Petrenchik, Terry; Department of Occupational Therapy, School of Health and Human Sciences
    This rapid systematic review analyzes the evidence for substance use reduction through therapeutic interventions and activities in adolescents between the ages of 13-25, along with the potential for implementation in the field of occupational therapy. Adolescents with substance use disorders (SUDs) often have specific challenges regarding their family interactions, cultural beliefs, school engagement, and community support. It can be difficult for adolescents with SUDs to successfully navigate their ever changing lives, as they may also present with comorbid psychiatric conditions. It is noted that throughout this review, many interventions were the first of their kind and focused on targeting adolescents within the contexts of their environment. Many studies utilized specific techniques aimed at improving adolescents’ intrinsic beliefs regarding their substance use. Overall, low to moderate evidence was found for the effectiveness of various interventions to reduce adolescent substance use. More exhaustive research is needed to evaluate the usefulness of these interventions, as many were done in very specific settings with very individualized populations. Moreover, occupational therapists should be cautious before implementation into practice, as none of the studies evaluated explicitly examined the role of occupational therapy. More investigation is required to determine how these interventions can be applied to the field of occupational therapy.
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    Effect of Caregiver Education Materials on Faculty Preparedness and Confidence
    (2023-05-11) Kendall, Mary; DeRolf, Annie; Department of Occupational Therapy, School of Health and Human Sciences; Threewits, Whitney
    A child’s primary occupation is play. Participation in play is crucial for skill development, including fine motor, gross motor, communication, cognition, attention, and social skills. These skills can aid the child through role transitions, such as the role of a student, where they can support classroom participation and success. In a preschool located in the south-central part of Marion County, faculty identified that out of 157 Burmese students enrolled in 2021, 40 were diagnosed with either Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) or developmental delay with characteristics of ASD (S. Keller, personal communication). During the needs assessment process of the doctoral capstone, decreased preparedness, lack of time, and lack of resources were identified by faculty as barriers to addressing developmental delays with refugee learners’ caregivers. Research supports the use of caregiver education, community programming, and communication between teachers and caregivers to improve executive function, play skills, and learning in students. The purpose of the capstone project was to increase faculty preparedness and confidence in discussing developmental delays and at-home skill development with caregivers. The doctoral capstone student wrote and visually recorded materials that faculty can provide to caregivers; materials were translated into languages frequently used in the township to improve accessibility. The program evaluation post-survey supported the use of these materials, as faculty reported increased satisfaction with the resources available to them and increased preparedness to discuss developmental delays with caregivers.