Browsing School of Occupational Therapy - Faculty & Staff by Issue Date
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Creative thinking in schools: Finding the "Just Right" challenge for students
(Gifted Child Today, 2011)Spurred on by explosive technological developments and unprecedented access to information, leaders in the fields of business, industry, and education are all calling for creative, innovative workers. In an atmosphere of ... -
Predictive effects of malnutrition indicators for morbidity and mortality among blood and marrow transplantation recipients: a retrospective chart review
(Biology of Blood and Marrow Transplantation, 2011-02)The purpose of this study was to identify complications related to the blood and marrow transplantation (BMT) process, the presence of malnutrition among patients who received myeloablative allogeneic BMT, and the predictive ... -
A natural approach in mental health practice: Occupational adaptation revealed
(Occupational Therapy in Mental Health:, 2012-06-08)A single case study of the stories told by one occupational therapist about her clients in mental health settings is presented. Qualitative analysis revealed key concepts of the role of the occupational therapist as defined ... -
Literacy and graphic communication: Getting the words out
(2012-09-04)Although it may seem logical to assume that giftedness automatically equates with high academic achievement, research has shown that assumption is not always true especially in areas that deal with the communication of ... -
International occupational therapists continuing education needs and opportunities: A survey
(The Open Journal of Occupational Therapy, 2013)Occupational therapists (OTs) are expected to maintain up-to-date knowledge and clinical competence by engaging in continuing professional education (CPE). The objective of this research was to obtain information on CPE ... -
Stop waiting and start creating: Service learning with an outpatient bone marrow transplant unit art cart program
(Journal of Allied Health, 2013)This paper examines how master of occupational therapy students, their occupational therapy instructor, and a community-based licensed clinical social worker collaborated in a service learning art cart program on an ... -
Evaluating the effectiveness of reasoning training in military and civilian chronic traumatic brain injury patients: Study protocol
(Trials, 2013)Background: Individuals who sustain traumatic brain injuries (TBIs) often continue to experience significant impairment of cognitive functions mediated by the prefrontal cortex well into chronic stages of recovery. Traditional ... -
Functional improvement in older adults after a falls prevention pilot study
(The Open Journal of Occupational Therapy, 2013-02)Falls are a costly, disabling, and life-threatening risk in the elderly. Improvements in physical function, balance, lower extremity strength, and health-related quality of life are hypothesized to help mitigate fall risk. ... -
Using distance education in teaching orthotic fabrication to occupational therapy students
(Health, 2013-05-01)Occupational therapy (OT) education requires educators to provide students with entry level skills in orthotic fabrication. These skills have been taught in a traditional face-to-face classroom and labs. The concept of ... -
Validation and responsiveness of the Low Vision Independence Measure (LVIM)
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Experiences of therapists and occupational therapy students using video conferencing in conduction of focus groups
(The Qualitative Report, 2014)A paucity of literature exists on how to conduct an online focus group. The purpose of this study is to describe and learn from participants’ experiences in using virtual technology in a focus group conducted to refine a ... -
Effects of cognitive status on life participation of cancer survivors
(Open Journal of Occupational Therapy, 2014)The purposes of this study were to identify the cognitive status of cancer survivors, determine the effect of cognitive status on function and participation in daily activities, and explore how cancer survivors perceive ... -
The effects of creative reminiscing on individuals with dementia and their caregivers: A pilot study
(Physical & Occupational Therapy in Geriatrics: Current Trends in Geriatric Rehabilitation, 2014-02-25)Reminiscing is known to enhance well-being, increase social participation and provide opportunities for self-expression. However, while reminiscing activities have become standard in many memory care facilities, their ... -
How patient educators teach students: “Giving a face to a story.”
(The Open Journal of Occupational Therapy, 2015)Patient Educators are persons with specific pathologies that have participated in an education program in which they learn how to instruct students on physical examinations. The aim of this study was to explore the impact ... -
Influence of Evidence-based Instructional Methods on Student Self-Perceptions of Preparation for Level II Fieldwork: A Preliminary Qualitative Report
(2015-10-20)This poster presents results of a preliminary qualitative study to determine whether delivery of a capstone course, using evidence-based methods, would improve occupational therapy students’ self-perception of Level II ... -
Parents perceptions of museum participation: A comparison between parents of children with and without autism spectrum disorders
(Inclusion, 2016)This study aims to add to the body of knowledge on the experiences of families of children with autism spectrum disorders (ASD) with the goal of promoting increased participation in community activities. Five factors ... -
Reclaiming and proclaiming the use of crafts in occupational therapy
(Open Journal of Occupational Therapy (Online), 2016)The use of crafts in occupational therapy exemplifies the use of occupation as a means and an end for individuals who experience challenges to participation in everyday life. Crafts are used to practice skills that are ... -
Considering the museum experience of children with autism
(The Museum Journal, 2016-01)This article reports on a study that was designed to provide insight about the barriers that limit families with children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) from visiting fine arts museums. Parents (N=54), and staff and ... -
Factors that bring meaning to mementos created by elders
(Aging & Mental Health, 2016-02-01)Objectives: Reminiscing activity groups are commonly seen in various elder care settings This study addresses the impact of reminiscence activity groups, specifically a program where group members create their own mementos, ... -
Master’s of Occupational Therapy student perceptions of creative thinking across the academic program
(The Open Journal of Occupational Therapy, 2017)This study was part of a larger study to describe how master’s of occupational therapy (MOT) students define and perceive their own creative thinking across the academic program. This study involved a cross-sectional ...
