Occupational therapy services -- Evaluation
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Found in 21 Collections and/or Records:
From burnout to balance : caregivers perspectives on the effects of reminiscence therapy education on quality of life, 2025
Item — Call number MU Thesis Bla
Identifier: b7932444
Abstract
Background: Caregiver burnout is a growing public health concern, particularly for those caring for individuals with Dementia. The physical, emotional, and mental demands of caregiving can lead to significant stress and decreased quality of life. While reminiscence therapy has demonstrated cognitive and emotional benefits for individuals with Dementia, its potential impact on caregivers has limited research. This study examines how reminiscence therapy education influences caregiver...
Dates:
2025
Healthcare professionals' understanding and attitude toward occupational therapy practice following an interprofessional program in Vietnam : a case and cross-analysis, 2024
Item — Call number MU Thesis Dar
Identifier: b7931958
Abstract
The capstone project aimed to determine whether there was a heightened comprehension of OT among hospital staff following educational training sessions, all with the aim of enhancing care at Da Nang Psychiatric Hospital. Through qualitative inquiry, the project assessed staff understanding and attitudes toward occupational therapy, comparing perceptions between Da Nang Psychiatric Hospital and Da Nang Orthopedics and Rehabilitation Hospital. The methods included case and cross-case...
Dates:
2024
Occupational therapy students' level I fieldwork impact on level II fieldwork : validating the usage of level I fieldwork evaluation form (2nd edition) in an academic context, 2025
Item — Call number MU Thesis Fer
Identifier: b7932478
Abstract
Occupational therapy (OT) education relies on fieldwork experiences to bridge academic learning with clinical practice. Level I fieldwork is designed to introduce students to practice settings, yet its impact on student preparedness for level II fieldwork remains underexplored. This study evaluates the effectiveness of level I fieldwork in ensuring OT students’ perceived readiness for level II placements. Using a mixed-methods approach, data was collected from participants via the Level I...
Dates:
2025
Occupational therapy students' perceived preparedness and confidence to utilize virtual reality technology in their future practice, 2024
Item — Call number MU Thesis Bus
Identifier: b7931933
Abstract
Virtual reality (VR) in healthcare has been proven to improve patients' physical and cognitive functions. Limited research has been done on occupational therapy (OT) and occupational therapy students' perceptions and knowledge of VR’s usability for OT practice. Students’ perceived confidence and preparedness are essential when using VR technology safely and effectively to fill a knowledge gap. This doctoral capstone project emphasized the importance of experiential education and...
Dates:
2024
Perceptions of social work professionals on the role of occupational therapy in the treatment of mental illness, 2025
Item — Call number MU Thesis Rob
Identifier: b7932428
Abstract
This scholarship was intended to explore the convergence of social work and occupational therapy in treating mental illness and examine social work perceptions on occupational therapy’s role and impact in the treatment of individuals with mental illness through two research questions: How do social workers describe the role of occupational therapy in the treatment of individuals with mental illness?, and How do social workers describe the impact of occupational therapy on individuals with...
Dates:
2025
Phenomenological approach to exploring the role of facilitators in developing adolescents' skills for identifying resources for occupational success, 2024
Item — Call number MU Thesis Nap
Identifier: b7931931
Abstract
The adolescent years, spanning from 10 to 24 years old, is a crucial period of development that requires special attention. Today, adolescents are facing a mental health crisis, and there is a lack of research specifically focused on occupational therapy that examines the role of facilitators, in fostering adolescent development for occupational success. To fill this gap with an occupational therapy lens, a qualitative inquiry study was conducted to outline the role of facilitators in...
Dates:
2024
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
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