Browsing by Subject "education and training"

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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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    Promoting Occupational Justice and Holistic Healthcare: Education and Training on Sexuality and Intimacy in Rehabilitation
    (2022-05-03) Spencer, Brooke; Van Antwerp, Leah; Department of Occupational Therapy, School of Health and Human Sciences; Hull, Kristin
    Literature shows most healthcare professionals regardless of clinical context recognize the importance of sexual health but fail to routinely address it with clients. Barriers to addressing sexuality and intimacy include a lack of knowledge, training, comfort, and bias. The capstone student collaborated with a local rehabilitation hospital and found a gap in services that most rehabilitation therapists (occupational therapists, physical therapists, and speech therapists) lack the knowledge, comfort, and resources to address sexuality and intimacy regularly. If clients do not receive skilled rehabilitative services to promote participation in sexuality and intimacy, then they may be left with major misinformation and misconceptions that put them at risk for occupational injustice. The capstone student and site worked collaboratively to provide therapists with evidence-based educational seminars and resources in order to increase therapist knowledge and comfort with addressing this topic and promote holistic healthcare. Results of the capstone project indicated statistically significant increases in therapist comfort with screening/assessing, providing interventions, and providing resources specific to sexuality and intimacy concerns. Overall, the capstone project promoted occupational justice for current and future clients through the inclusion of sexuality and intimacy education and practices within the rehabilitation department.