Occupational therapy -- Social aspects
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Found in 13 Collections and/or Records:
A narrative exploration of satisfaction in leisure and social participation among the visually impaired, 2025
Item — Call number MU Thesis Nad
Identifier: b7932419
Abstract
Blind and visually impaired individuals encounter unique challenges with leisure and social participation. Understanding their lived experiences enables occupational therapy (OT) practitioners to design targeted, client-centered interventions. The objective of the study was to explore how individuals who are legally blind experience and perceive satisfaction with leisure
and social participation. The design utilized a qualitative narrative inquiry conducted over two weeks, involving...
Dates:
2025
Cross-case exploration of occupational therapy services in Da Nang, Vietnam : benefits & barriers, 2025
Item — Call number MU Thesis Gir
Identifier: b7932383
Abstract
This qualitative cross-case capstone project explored the perceived benefits and barriers of integrating occupational therapy (OT) services within hospital systems in Da Nang, Vietnam. Two hospital administrators from Da Nang General Hospital and Da Nang Orthopedic and Rehabilitation Hospital participated in semi-structured interviews, followed by member-checking meetings to validate the collected findings. The data was coded and analyzed using NVivo software, and themes were identified...
Dates:
2025
Educational leader's experience in completing an assessment of practices to create a culture of inclusion for students with disabilities : a mixed methods study, 2025
Item — Call number MU Thesis Sam
Identifier: b7932429
Abstract
Importance: Since disabled students make up 15% of elementary schools, Principals must engage in inclusive practices (Schaeffer, 2023).
Objective: To determine the extent elementary school principals, identify inclusion practices for students with disabilities within their school and how elementary school principals describe their experience taking a survey designed to measure their inclusion practices for students with disabilities
Design: The 14 –week mixed methods study...
Dates:
2025
Effects of fall education for EMS professionals who answer frequent fall calls from community dwelling older adults, 2025
Item — Call number MU Thesis Sit
Identifier: b7932415
Abstract
Importance: Community-dwelling older adults (CDA) often utilize EMS for “lift-assists” after falling but rarely report these incidents to their PCPs. This reporting gap may contribute to missed fall prevention interventions and subsequent falls.
Objective: To examine the impact of OT-led fall prevention training for EMS professionals to assess and refer fallers to appropriate healthcare professionals in an effort to prevent future falls.
Design: Quasi-experimental pre-post...
Dates:
2025
Examining the impact of nature-based art programming for children with ASD social participation skills, 2025
Item — Call number MU Thesis Kap
Identifier: b7932418
Abstract
Abstract Importance: Objective: This study examined the impact of a nature-based art group on the socialization skills of children with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). Design: A four-week mixed-methods study which leveraged pre and post-intervention testing, with open and closed-ended responses, to explore caregiver-reported key therapeutic outcomes, in addition to structured student investigator observations. Setting: The study took place at a nature-based pediatric occupational therapy...
Dates:
2025
Exploring mindfulness-based techniques : reducing stress and anxiety among doctoral occupational therapy students at Monmouth University, 2025
Item — Call number MU Thesis She
Abstract
This study was completed to assess student perceptions on stress and anxiety, before and after mindfulness-based techniques were implemented for use. The objective of this study was to answer the research question: What are the perceived effects on stress and anxiety according to students enrolled in the Doctor of Occupational Therapy Program at a private non-profit
university, before and after mindfulness-based techniques are implemented for use? This qualitative study aimed to explore...
Dates:
2025
Healthcare professionals' knowledge of occupational therapy in Vietnam : a pilot and exploratory study, 2024
Item — Call number MU Thesis Dan
Identifier: b7931939
Abstract
As occupational therapy (OT) continues to develop across Southeast Asia, conceptualization of the profession among healthcare professionals (HCPs) exists as an area of concern, with many unaware of OT's role and scope (Darawsheh, 2018; Wan Yunus et al., 2022). Existing literature calls for advocacy and education to mitigate poor understanding of the profession (Abu Tariah et al., 2012; Darawsheh, 2018; Meny & Hayat, 2017). However, there is limited research that explores the efficacy...
Dates:
2024
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
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 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