Browsing by Author "Wisser, Breanna"

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    Doctoral Capstone Report: Understanding Cravings and Triggers in Students Attending a Recovery High School in a COVID-19 Era
    (2022-05-01) Wisser, Breanna; Bednarski, Julie; DeRolf, Annie; Chase, Tony; Wilburn, Victoria; Department of Occupational Therapy, School of Health and Human Sciences; Wilburn, Victoria
    The adolescent population continues to be one of the most vulnerable at-risk populations for developing a substance use disorder (SUD), however only 0.3% of diagnosed adolescents receive the necessary treatment to begin the journey of recovery (National Center for Drug Abuse Statistics, 2020). To date, there is limited literature surrounding the real-life barriers to recovery individuals face daily. Accurately understanding recovery in the context of the daily lived experience would assist in person-centered evaluation and intervention. By utilizing a daily data collection method, ecological momentary assessment (EMA), researchers are able to identify and assess barriers to recovery in a timelier manner. The identified objective of this study was to evaluate the feasibility of using EMA as a data collection method and how well it works to richly understand the lived experiences of adolescents in recovery and inform effective supports for this population.
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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.