Browsing by Author "Rohr, Ashley"

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    Occupational Therapy Non-Pharmacological Interventions for Adults With Chronic Pain: A Rapid Systematic Review
    (2020-04) Goode, Lauren; Manning, Jeremy; Rohr, Ashley; Stone, Rianne; Wisser, Breanna; Chase, Anthony; Petrenchik, Terry; Department of Occupational Therapy, School of Health and Human Sciences
    People around the world, someone you know, or even a loved one experience chronic pain that impacts their ability to engage in meaningful activities. According to the World Health Organization, one in two adults in the United States lives with chronic pain. In recent years, prescribing opioids appeared to be a quick, easy fix for pain management. Opioid use, however, is associated with adverse effects to the mind and body and may become a financial burden or addiction for many users. Reducing opioid use while improving chronic pain and function is the leading rehabilitative objective of occupational therapy for chronic pain. Occupational therapy practitioners address and treat many conditions involving chronic pain and educate their clients about effectively managing that pain while participating in desired occupations. This article highlights the evidence of 25 chronic pain intervention studies so that occupational therapists and other healthcare professionals can make evidence-based decisions about the interventions they choose for adults with chronic pain who are working toward maximal occupational engagement.
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    Sexuality and Intimacy Education and Resources for Occupational Therapy Practice at Shirley Ryan AbilityLab
    (2022-04-29) Rohr, Ashley; DeRolf, Annie; Department of Occupational Therapy, School of Health and Human Sciences; McDoniel, Jessica
    Addressing sexuality and intimacy in occupational therapy (OT) continues to be neglected throughout rehabilitation settings. Common barriers to practice such as lack of knowledge, lack of resources, lack of time, and therapist discomfort continue to widen the gap in holistic, client-centered practice. This doctoral capstone project and experience explored this gap, targeted the barriers, and advocated for inclusion of sexuality and intimacy education and resources at Shirley Ryan AbilityLab (SRALab) in Chicago, IL. Multiple needs assessments were conducted in order to gather information and target the specific gap in holistic OT practice. Lack of education and resources were key contributors that explained why sexuality and intimacy were not being regularly addressed in OT practice at SRALab. The doctoral capstone student’s mission was to increase clinicians’ confidence, comfort, and knowledge about topics related to exploration of patients’ sexuality and intimacy after spinal cord injury (SCI), with the ultimate goal to increase overall patient satisfaction and quality of life.