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A strengths-based cognitive approach to enhancing occupational performance and self-efficacy in individuals with Schizophrenia
(5/14/2020)OBJECTIVE: People with schizophrenia have functional challenges related to cognitive impairments and decreased self-efficacy. Strengths-based approaches to rehabilitation are recommended, but such approaches are not ... -
Accuracy of letter reproduction using video modeling versus in vivo modeling in children with autism
(2009-05)This study was designed to explore which modeling approach, in vivo or video would develop accuracy on letter imitation in children with autism. A multiple baseline AB design across participants was used. The independent ... -
Adaptation of veterans to long-term care: The impact of military culture
(2013-12)The purpose of this mixed-methods study was to develop and implement a military cultural group intervention that would facilitate veterans' adaptation to long-term care residential settings. Eleven male veterans residing ... -
Adapting with life-altering disability: layers of adaptation and care within a lesbian community
(2001-05)Three qualitative studies were designed to explore the question, “What constitutes successful adaptation in the wake of a life-altering illness or disability?” Studies targeted sociocultural and environmental dimensions ... -
Advancing the sock test for sitting balance: A comparison with the Barthel Index of activities of daily living in older adults
(December 2)The objective of this study was to determine whether a correlation existed between scores on the Sock Test for Sitting Balance (STSB) and items on the Barthel Index (BI) for activities of daily living. The STSB and BI ... -
Aging with a long-term disability: A trilogy of studies
(2004-05)Research concerning the population of persons aging with a long-term disability including spinal cord injury and persons surviving poliomyelitis and now dealing with post polio syndrome is heavily weighted towards ... -
Animal assisted therapy increases fine motor skills
(2010-08)Occupational therapists use animal assisted therapy to address various therapeutic goals, however very little research has been completed regarding how these professionals utilize this intervention. The school setting is ... -
Assessing the effectiveness of an intervention promoting occupational therapy student well-being
(May 2023)Occupational therapy students experience decreased well-being during their educational experience. Extending self-compassion to oneself, engaging in meaningful occupations, and experiencing occupational balance are known ... -
Assessment of the client component of spirituality to determine meaningful occupations for occupational therapy practice
(2016-05-30)A gap was identified in available assessments to incorporate spirituality within the occupational therapy assessment process. The Meaningful Occupations, Relationships, and Expressions of Spirituality (MORE Spirituality) ... -
Best practice model for delivery of telehealth occupational therapy services for clients with dementia and their caregivers
(5/30/2017)Occupational therapy provides services to persons with dementia and their caregivers to facilitate positive change in daily occupations. One underused method to deliver services to this client population is through telehealth. ... -
A caregiver perspective: adaptation after stroke
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Caring for a family member with dementia: an occupational therapy approach to facilitate positive dimensions of caregiving
(8/30/2017)Dementia is a progressive, chronic disorder that affects 3 to 4 million individuals in the U.S. Challenges that occur as the disease progresses are: decline in cognitive functions; disruption of sleep and eating patterns; ... -
Collaboration and adaptation: insights into experiences of persons with disabilities
(2006-12)This dissertation explored the concept of collaboration by persons with disabilities. Collaboration according to this research is defined as working together to achieve a common goal. Collaboration by persons with disabilities ... -
Community social participation in young adults with autism spectrum disorder in North and Central Texas: A multiple-case qualitative study
(2022-04-25)Young adults with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) have post-secondary needs for community social participation opportunities and services. Limited research exists in the occupational therapy literature exploring social ... -
Comparing occupational adaptation-based and traditional educational programs for dementia care teams: An embedded mixed methods study
(5/31/2019)Abstract With growing demand for an effective dementia care workforce, attention is shifting from disseminating knowledge of proven care strategies to considering knowledge transfer frameworks that help interdisciplinary ... -
Comparison of assumptions and core key constructs between the Occupational Adaption Model and the Vona du Toit Model of Creative Ability
(11/29/2021)The purpose of this correlational, explanatory mixed methods study was to explore subject matter experts’ (SME) perceptions and justifications of those perceptions, regarding how assumptions and fundamental core constructs ...
