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Use of Occupational Adaptation Model for Quality of Life Enhancement: Educating Staff on Assistive Technology Use to Support Independence and Decrease Caregiver Burden

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MLA citation style (9th ed.)

Jennings, Jordan F. Use of Occupational Adaptation Model for Quality of Life Enhancement: Educating Staff On Assistive Technology Use to Support Independence and Decrease Caregiver Burden. Barton, Rebecca A..University of Indianapolis. 2018. uindy.hykucommons.org/concern/generic_works/9c5dc80a-dc0f-4929-8e6c-89d748e58e1a.

APA citation style (7th ed.)

J. J. F. (2018). Use of Occupational Adaptation Model for Quality of Life Enhancement: Educating Staff on Assistive Technology Use to Support Independence and Decrease Caregiver Burden. https://uindy.hykucommons.org/concern/generic_works/9c5dc80a-dc0f-4929-8e6c-89d748e58e1a

Chicago citation style (CMOS 17, author-date)

Jennings, Jordan F. Use of Occupational Adaptation Model for Quality of Life Enhancement: Educating Staff On Assistive Technology Use to Support Independence and Decrease Caregiver Burden. University of Indianapolis. 2018. https://uindy.hykucommons.org/concern/generic_works/9c5dc80a-dc0f-4929-8e6c-89d748e58e1a.

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Joy's House is an adult day center located in Indianapolis, Indiana and provides interactive services to older adults through a non-medical model. Although many guests Joy's House remain active in their communities, the majority of them need some type of assistance when completing daily activities. Assistive technology is a term that has been around for decades to describe any device that can be used to improve function in an individual (Christiansen & Matuska, 2011). Although no-tech forms of AT have been proven to enhance independence in activities of daily living, knowledge on the topic is still unfamiliar for most. The purpose of this doctoral capstone project was to present an educational presentation for staff members of Joy's House pertaining to the use of AT in order for staff to effectively explain how to safely and properly use such equipment. This educational presentation was provided on site, and organized as a meeting for all staff members to attend. At the conclusion of the presentation, a survey was given to the staff members to allow for quantitative feedback in terms of how beneficial the staff felt that the presentation was in enhancing their knowledge on the use of this equipment, and successful feedback was obtained. A detailed plan for the implementation of a future Joy's House Store was also created and organized into a binder that includes evidence-based articles, as well as the types of adaptive equipment that would eventually be available for purchase. Through evidence- based research, a correlation was identified in both enhanced independence in individuals that use no-tech AT, as well as a decrease in caregiver burden with its use (Marasinghe, 2015). Thus, with the potential incorporation of AT, this knowledge can hopefully be introduced to the populations that could best utilize it, while also advocating for the field of occupational therapy.

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