Browsing by Author "Ueki, Mio"

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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.
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    Sensory-Inclusive Airports: Enhancing Air Travel for Passengers with Sensory Differences
    (2025-05-05) Ueki, Mio; Lee, Chang Dae; Department of Occupational Therapy, School of Health and Human Sciences; Wiley, Maria; Thomas, Kimberly
    Occupational therapy plays a critical role in creating sensory-inclusive spaces in the community, such as the airport. The purpose of this 14-week doctoral capstone project (DCP) was to conduct a program evaluation to explore the effectiveness of the currently existing sensory inclusive initiatives at the Indianapolis International Airport (IND)—specifically, the employee sensory inclusive training, sensory rooms, and TSA/gate escort service. Utilizing a mixed-methods approach, data collected from IND employees and passengers revealed two key findings. First, although the current employee sensory inclusive training may be helpful, these benefits may be minimal and therefore insufficient. Most employees were satisfied with the current employee sensory inclusive training and felt sensory trainings were relevant to their work. However, they simultaneously recognized its weaknesses and desired for improvements through experiential learning methods and increased applicability of the training to airports. Second, passengers are highly satisfied with the level of sensory accessibility at IND but are unaware of the existence of sensory accessible facilities and services. These results support the need for improvements to the current employee sensory inclusive training which may translate to enhanced passenger accessibility satisfaction. Additionally, increased advertisement of sensory accessible facilities and services through community engagement with local disability organizations are suggested. Despite the small sample size, the data provides preliminary pedagogical guidelines that may be utilized for improving employee sensory inclusive trainings as well as ways to raise public awareness of the sensory accessibility features that exist at IND.