Browsing by Subject "Occupational therapy"

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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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    Advancement of Clinical Skills in Inpatient Pediatric Psychiatry
    (2022-05-05) Pence, Grace; Sego, Daniel; Chase, Tony; Department of Occupational Therapy, School of Health and Human Sciences; Patrick, Kathleen
    Cincinnati Children’s Medical Hospital Center is widely known as a national leader in pediatric medical care. This capstone project advances the gap in services with evidenced-based, health-literate educational handouts for pediatric psychiatry. The educational handouts were evaluated by a team of occupational therapists. The capstone student gained clinical skills to advance the profession of occupational therapy by being equipped to address mental health in any setting. The skills advanced included delivering care through group therapy, individual treatments, and administering standardized assessments. The capstone student served as a member of a team of therapists to promote translational knowledge and standardized care. This capstone project brings insight into the work occupational therapists do at Cincinnati Children’s College Hill Campus.
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    Bridging Theory and Meaning: Embedding Philosophical and Spiritual Perspectives in Occupational Therapy Education
    (2025-04-21) McCoy, Sarah; Bednarski, Julie; Department of Occupational Therapy, School of Health and Human Sciences; DeRolf, Annie
    Occupational therapy (OT) theory serves as a foundational framework that enables practitioners to understand the principles and mechanisms driving human occupation and participation. In an analysis of barriers to effective theory-practice integration, there is an evident need for a deeper philosophical understanding of the profession. In therapeutic situations, there are subjective and unobservable processes that occur within individuals that cannot be scientifically explained, though may be better explained through the philosophical language which seeks to give description to the “essence” or spirit of man. The project proposes revising the Theory and Reasoning in OT course by adding a module on existential themes, aiming to cultivate awareness and authenticity in engaging with clients' emotional experiences, especially when facing a loss of autonomy. The project unfolds in three phases: a comprehensive review of literature to explore the intersection of existential philosophy and occupational therapy, the development of a module that integrates key philosophical concepts with practical applications, and an evaluation of the module’s effectiveness through feedback to ensure its relevance and impact on students' understanding and practice. By integrating existential philosophy into OT education, the revision aims to better prepare future practitioners to navigate complex client care and foster a deeper connection to the purpose and value of the profession.
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    Clinical Applications of the Role Checklist Version 2: Quality of Performance
    (2015-10) Bonsaksen, Tore; Scott, Patricia J.
    The three-part Role Checklist Version 2: Quality of Performance (RC V2: QP) assesses role performance, role valuation, and current compared to past functioning. This session will illustrate by two different case examples how occupational therapists can make use of the RC V2: QP to support the clients’ process in diverse clinical settings: 1) In a psychiatric hospital setting with mental health clients, and 2) upon discharge from a medical setting to track recovery with transplant clients.
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    A Community-Based Occupational Therapy Program for Parkinson's
    (2023-05-02) Stiens, Maria; Hull, Kristin; Department of Occupational Therapy, School of Health and Human Sciences; Williams, Kim
    Parkinson’s disease is a progressive neurological condition that causes symptoms that interrupt safety, performance, and participation in everyday life activities. The literature supports occupational therapy’s role in maximizing quality of life and preventing occupational decline in people with Parkinson’s disease. Despite the effectiveness of occupational therapy treatment with this population, occupational therapy services are under-utilized among those with Parkinson’s disease. This doctoral capstone experience and project sought to increase access to occupational therapy services to individuals with Parkinson’s within the state of Indiana through free occupation-based groups hosted by a local Parkinson’s organization. Through needs assessments and client-centered surveys, the occupational needs and interests of site stakeholders were determined. Fourteen in-person training sessions were created and delivered to two Parkinson group locations within the greater Indianapolis area. There was a total of approximately thirty participants primarily consisting of community-dwelling individuals with Parkinson’s. Post-survey results indicated a positive trend, demonstrating an overall decrease in participants’ perceived difficulty with surveyed tasks. This study supports the continued need for occupation-based education and training for individuals with Parkinson’s.
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    Does the Role Checklist Measure Occupational Participation?
    (2015-07-01) Bonsaksen, Tore; Meidert, Ursula; Schuman, Deana; Kvarsnes, Hildegunn; Haglund, Lena; Prior, Susan; Forsyth, Kirsty; Yamada, Takashi; Scott, Patricia J.; Department of Occupational Therapy, IU School of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences
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    Effectiveness of Occupational Therapy Interventions to Promote Social Participation and Quality of Life in Older Adults: A Rapid Systematic Review
    (2021-05-05) Adams, Alexa; Horsford, Caitlin; Jones, Paige; Long, Ryane; Pflugradt, Dana; Chase, Anthony; Department of Occupational Therapy, School of Health and Human Sciences
    This systematic review discusses the evidence of 24 studies to identify the effectiveness of various evidence-based interventions that could be utilized within the scope of occupational therapy (OT), as they aim to improve social participation and health related quality of life in adults over 60 years of age. Older adults often experience difficulty with social engagement, increasing their risk for social isolation which is correlated to decreases in health-related quality of life, functional mobility, as well as increased loneliness, cognitive declines, or other adverse physical and psychological effects. Social participation can facilitate increased health-related quality of life, mitigate loneliness, as well as slow cognitive decline and other adverse physical and psychological effects related to aging and late life transitions. Overall, this review found strong evidence for the effectiveness of physical activity interventions, moderate evidence for the effectiveness of emotional and personal based interventions, and mixed evidence for external support interventions that aim to improve social participation in older adults. Additional research should be conducted to further identify objective aspects (rather than typical subjective aspects) of evidence-based interventions that clinically correlate to increased health-related quality of life and well-being as related to social participation for therapeutic utilization within the domain of occupational therapy for older adults.
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    Effectiveness of Occupational Therapy Interventions to Promote Social Participation in Children and Young Adults with Autism Spectrum Disorder
    (2023-05) Chelmella, Payton; Jackman, Ellie; Negash, Shushan; Richardson, Nicole; Vaccaro, Hannah; Chase, Tony; Sego, Daniel; Department of Occupational Therapy, School of Health and Human Sciences
    A systematic review of the literature related to effective occupational therapy interventions on socialization for children and adolescents with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). This review provides a comprehensive overview and discussion of 25 studies that addressed the variety of interventions that can be used when targeting social skills including sensory integration, animal-assisted interventions, technology, play, school-based, and caregiver-assisted interventions. The findings reveal that the use of these interventions is clinically significant yet there is limited evidence to support generalizability to the population. This review supports the premise that children and adolescents with ASD who experience socialization challenges as compared to typically developing peers can improve their social skills through these interventions.
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    Establishing Cross-cultural Validity of the Role Checklist Version 2: Quality of Performance
    (2014-06) Scott, Patricia J.; Bonsaksen, Tore; Forsyth, Kirsty; Haglund, Lena; Yamada, Takashi
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    Examining the Effects of Aging in Place on Quality of Life Compared to a Long-Term Care Facility: A Rapid Systematic Review
    (2023-05-04) Clayton, Ella; Doss, Breanna; Harrison, Stephanie; Mukhtar, Anam; Notter, Hope; Reyher, Whitney; Sego, Daniel; Chase, Anthony; Department of Occupational Therapy, School of Health and Human Sciences
    As individuals age, they face impacted occupational performance which present as challenges performing activities of daily living (ADLs) and instrumental activities of daily living (IADLs) independently. This rapid systematic review seeks to investigate the effectiveness of existing occupational therapy (OT) interventions for older adults who are both aging in place and residing in long term care facilities through examining the evidence of 29 studies. Occupational therapy interventions investigated through this study were found to have common themes related to quality of life, occupational performance, self-efficacy, and psychological well-being. Common limitations found among studies include lack of randomization, small sample sizes, and lack of generalizability to different populations. Findings reveal that OT interventions with a focus on client-centered care contribute to improved occupational performance, participation, and quality of life for older adults. This systematic review supports implementing OT interventions for older adults aging in place and in long term care facilities. However, further research is needed to increase generalizability of conclusions and further examine the differences in outcomes between settings.