Patro, John (1985- )
Person
Dates
- Existence: 1985-
Found in 28 Collections and/or Records:
Phenomenological study exploring the perspectives of caregivers understanding how hippotherapy contributes to social participation among children with ADHD and ASD, 2025
Item — Call number MU Thesis McN
Identifier: b7932388
Abstract
Importance: Illuminate the caregiver perspective of hippotherapy intervention as it relates to social participation and social skills among children with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and/or autism spectrum disorder (ASD).
Objective: The purpose of this study is to understand the experience of caregivers of children with ADHD/ASD related to their child’s occupational therapy services at a nature-based clinic. incorporating hippotherapy intervention with social...
Dates:
2025
Student perspectives on neurodivergence in higher education : a quantitative campus survey, 2025
Item — Call number MU Thesis Zam
Identifier: b7932443
Abstract
Importance: As neurodivergent student enrollment is increasing in higher education, it is important to
address university barriers and college students’ perspectives that promote a neuro-affirmative environment
on campus.
Objective: The Neurodiversity Attitudes Scale (NAS) was used to assess students’ perspectives and
awareness about the topic of neurodivergence. These views served as a needs assessment to help determine
neurodivergent support needs and awareness initiatives that...
Dates:
2025
Supporting wellness in doctoral occupational therapy students : the effects of a complementary health program on students' perceived anxiety and stress, 2024
Item — Call number MU Thesis Ack
Identifier: b7931937
Abstract
Among graduate students there is a high level of stress and anxiety reported. Most of the literature focuses on techniques to combat stress and anxiety among students from nursing or medical professions, which does not accurately represent the healthcare field. The purpose of this research was to explore the effects of complementary health approaches on the experience of stress and anxiety among doctoral level occupational therapy (OTD) students. The following research question was...
Dates:
2024
The impact of the intrinsic hand treatment protocol on patients with weakened grip : a case study, 2024
Item — Call number MU Thesis Col
Identifier: b7931942
Abstract
This doctoral capstone project examines the impact of the use of an intrinsic hand treatment protocol on patients with weakened hand grip and determines if evidence-based research helped guide the creation of this protocol. The co-investigator and primary investigator wanted to shed light on the important information that certified hand therapists (CHTs) and occupational therapists (OT) have in treatment within outpatient hand therapy. CHTs working in outpatient orthopedic facilities have...
Dates:
2024
The lived experience of clients using mindfulness interventions for symptomology of upper extremity orthopedic impairments : a mixed methods study, 2024
Item — Call number MU Thesis Fon
Identifier: b7931934
Abstract
Experiencing an upper extremity (UE) impairment has a significant impact on an individual’s physical and mental health. Regular occupational therapy (OT) interventions for UE impairments typically only treat physical aspects. The purpose of this Doctoral Capstone Project (DCP) was to look at participants’ experience of using mindfulness interventions in conjunction with regular OT interventions to improve health management, and better meet the physical and mental health needs of...
Dates:
2024
Understanding provider's experiences in communicating with families at a local pediatric outpatient clinic, 2025
Item — Call number MU Thesis Mor
Identifier: b7932387
Abstract
Importance: The importance of this research is to understand providers' lived experiences in communicating with families in a local outpatient pediatric clinic.
Objective: To explore the experience of provider-to-parent communication through provider-perspective interviews.
Design: Qualitative interpretive phenomenological analysis (Williams, 2021) exploring provider-to-parent communication experiences through semi-structured interviews of a purposive sample. The interview...
Dates:
2025
Understanding the parent-provider communication dyad at Ivy Rehab for Kids, 2024
Item — Call number MU Thesis Axm
Identifier: b7931992
Abstract
Importance: This project aimed to illuminate the experience of the parent-provider communication dyad
whose children receive services at a local pediatric outpatient provider through interviews with current
family members/caregivers.
Objective: To assess the effectiveness of parent-provider communication, the research question was,
What is the experience of the parent-provider communication dyad whose children receive services at a
local pediatric outpatient...
Dates:
2024
Using golf as a meaningful occupation to improve older adult participation : occupational and physical therapy practitioner experiences, 2024
Item — Call number MU Thesis Mot
Identifier: b7931943
Abstract
As individuals age, they may experience limitations in their capacity to engage in meaningful physical activities regardless of their desire to do so. For much of the older adult population golf could be identified as a meaningful occupation (Stenner et al., 2020). This project used qualitative design to investigate the lived experiences of occupational and physical therapy practitioners who have used golf as a meaningful occupation to improve participation in a treatment session with the...
Dates:
2024