Browsing by Author "Shin, Christina"

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    Effectiveness of Video-Based Home Exercise Programs in Hand Therapy
    (2025) Shin, Christina; Kurrus, Melinda; Department of Occupational Therapy, School of Health and Human Sciences; Hartman, Shannon
    Traditionally, paper handouts have been the primary method for delivering home exercise programs (HEPs) in outpatient orthopedic settings. Patient adherence to HEPs is crucial for preventing hand deformities, improving hand function, and facilitating recovery. However, contextual barriers – such as language barriers, low health literacy, and psychosocial challenges – often hinder patients’ ability to understand and follow prescribed exercises, negatively impacting their functional recovery. Oftentimes, printed materials fail to recognize and address the diverse learning needs and education levels of patients, further limiting patient adherence. The goal of this capstone project was to develop video-based exercises for hand and upper extremity rehabilitation and to ensure their accessibility and sustainability within the outpatient occupational therapy team. Through improved educational resources, the capstone student and site aimed to accommodate diverse patient needs, thereby enhancing patient adherence and clinical outcomes. Following the implementation of the capstone project materials, therapists perceived the video-based exercises as an effective tool for demonstrating correct exercise execution, increasing patient confidence, supporting patient adherence, and assisting patients with language barriers. The results of this study suggested that video-based exercises can serve as a valuable and sustainable alternative to traditional paper handouts.
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    Effects of Virtual and Augmented Reality on Occupational Performance in Children with Cerebral Palsy: A Systematic Review
    (2023-05-04) Shin, Christina; Brown, Katelyn; Ridgeway, Mariah; Ueki, Mio; Chase, Anthony; Sego, Daniel; Department of Occupational Therapy, School of Health and Human Sciences
    Cerebral palsy (CP) is a non-progressive and permanent motor disability that affects the development of movement and posture due to abnormal brain development or damage to an immature brain. It often presents with motor, cognitive, sensory, and behavioral impairments that limit occupational performance and quality of life. CP affects about two to three children in every 1,000 live births, making it the most common motor disability in childhood (Metin et al., 2013). Virtual and augmented reality (V&AR) has emerged as an innovative therapeutic intervention that targets motor and cognitive rehabilitation in children with CP through its task-oriented, interactive, and intensive training system. However, there has been limited research on its effectiveness in the CP population due to its novelty and variety of interventions available. In this systematic review, a comprehensive literature review of 20 studies was conducted to evaluate the effects of V&AR on occupational performance in children with CP. The results of this review support the use of V&AR interventions in expanding and guiding rehabilitative practitioners who work with children with CP.