The effect of individuals in our community experiencing both substance use disorders and homelessness impacts and impairs their occupational performance in their everyday lives (McNaughton, 2008). Occupational therapy (OT) can...
Background: The Fall Observation Report at Spring Hill Village (SHV) in 2018 showed that there were 222 falls reported. After discussing with all therapy staff, they stated there are no fall prevention or simple home...
Veterans experiencing homelessness secondary to behavioral health or mental health conditions require proper care to address the barriers to successful participation in occupations. Occupational therapists hold the...
Three-dimensional (3D) printing technology is thought to enhance developments in the medical field by printing products for the use of patients and health care providers. Researchers have investigated the use and impact of 3D...
Background: With strict rules on isolation following a bone marrow transplant, the pediatric cancer population suffers from delayed social interaction and developmental skills, impacting
their roles and occupations (Connelly,...
The primary purpose of this Doctoral Capstone Experience, in unison with clinical skills, was to develop readable educational handouts for patients with various conditions to increase their functional outcomes while minimizing...
Problem Statement: Individuals who are homeless and terminally ill experience a loss of meaningful occupation as their illness progresses (Ko & Nelson-Becker, 2014; Lyons et al., 2002). The holistic practice of occupational...
The level of physical activity participation among individuals with disabilities is substantially lower than individuals without disabilities, which is largely attributed to attitudinal,environmental, and programmatic barriers....
Background: Play is an essential occupation for children and has a role in facilitating proper child development. The demands related to caring for a child with a disability can be anxiety-inducing for some caregivers, which...
Sexual violence in prisons is not a new concept, but rather has been a defining characteristic of the American Criminal Justice System. There have been many efforts to lower the risk of sexual violence in prison, such as the...