The Implementation of an Occupational Therapy Program in an Alcohol and Drug Dependency Treatment Center

1988 ◽  
Vol 8 (2) ◽  
pp. 1-15 ◽  
Author(s):  
Melinda K. Stensrud ◽  
Rosalie S. Lushbough
Keyword(s):  
Occupational Therapy ◽  
Treatment Center ◽  
Drug Dependency ◽  
Therapy Program

Abstract 245: Demonstrating the Effectiveness of an Outpatient Occupational Therapy Program for Individuals with Heart Failure

2017 ◽  
Vol 10 (suppl_3) ◽  
Author(s):  
Olivia Carroll ◽  
Kristin Nxumalo ◽  
Amber Bennett ◽  
Whitney Pike
Keyword(s):  
Heart Failure ◽  
Occupational Therapy ◽  
Care Management ◽  
Assessment Tool ◽  
Lifestyle Modification ◽  
Self Care ◽  
The Self ◽  
Lifestyle Modifications ◽  
Care Needs ◽  
Therapy Program

Objective: To demonstrate the effectiveness of an outpatient occupational therapy program on improving self-care for individuals with heart failure. Background: Hospitalizations for heart failure (HF) are the largest Medicare expenditure, and 12% of these admissions are considered preventable. Effective self-management of the debilitating symptoms associated with HF (shortness of breath, fatigue, fluid retention, cognitive decline) helps keep patients out of the hospital. Individuals often experience difficulty incorporating self-care management activities into their daily lives. Occupational therapy (OT) is well suited to address the self-care needs of people with HF by increasing patient self-efficacy and facilitating lifestyle modification through the incorporation of new habits, roles, and routines. Methods: Participants with HF (n=11, ages 40-86) enrolled in an outpatient OT program focusing on self-care management. Participants received weekly, bi-weekly or monthly one-hour treatments over a six-month period. Sessions addressed the following topics: low sodium diet adherence, medication management, activity tolerance, symptom monitoring and psychosocial coping strategies. The Self-Care of Heart Failure Index (SCHFI) was administered at evaluation and upon completion of the program. The SCHFI is a reliable and valid assessment tool that measures self-care maintenance, management and confidence in people with HF. Results: All participants who received two or more treatments demonstrated 33.33% (16.67 of 49.99) to 190.01% (63.33 of 33.33) improvement in maintenance of self-care routines based on pre and post SCHFI scores. Additionally, half of these participants demonstrated 28.47% (22.16 of 77.84) to 85.33% (38.4 of 45) improvement in confidence with self-care management based on pre and post SCHFI scores. Conclusion: Participation in an outpatient OT program that focused on incorporating lifestyle modifications into daily routines was effective at improving self-care for people with HF, specifically maintenance of self-care routines and confidence with ability to self-manage their chronic condition.

The Reindeer of Hope: An Occupational Therapy Program in a Homeless Shelter

2002 ◽  
Vol 15 (1-2) ◽  
pp. 57-68 ◽  
Author(s):  
Anne Shordike ◽  
Donna Howell
Keyword(s):  
Occupational Therapy ◽  
Homeless Shelter ◽  
Therapy Program

An Occupational Therapy Program for Chronic Back Pain

1981 ◽  
Vol 35 (4) ◽  
pp. 243-248 ◽  
Author(s):  
A. Flower ◽  
E. Naxon ◽  
R. E. Jones ◽  
V. Mooney
Keyword(s):  
Back Pain ◽  
Occupational Therapy ◽  
Chronic Back Pain ◽  
Therapy Program

Promoting Financial Literacy in Homeless Teens Through a Leisure-Based Occupational Therapy Program

2018 ◽  
Vol 72 (4_Supplement_1) ◽  
pp. 7211515267p1 ◽  
Author(s):  
Winifred Schultz-Krohn ◽  
Ivana Ang-Asuncion ◽  
Kenya Carter ◽  
Jessica Cone ◽  
Lauren Crane ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Occupational Therapy ◽  
Financial Literacy ◽  
Therapy Program

scholarly journals The Relationship Between Alternative Fieldwork Approaches and Student Competence and Confidence for Occupational Therapy in Behavioral Health

2021 ◽  
pp. 21-51
Author(s):  
Kathryn Beckstein ◽  
Elizabeth Britton ◽  
Codee Colby ◽  
Emily Rehmel ◽  
Sara Best
Keyword(s):  
Bipolar Disorder ◽  
Occupational Therapy ◽  
Lived Experience ◽  
Behavioral Health ◽  
Instructional Methods ◽  
Convenience Sample ◽  
Therapy Program ◽  
Study Results ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
The Relationship

Purpose: The purpose of this case-series study was to assess the relationship between three instructional methods that fall within the parameters of the revised Accreditation Council for Occupational Therapy Education fieldwork objective C.1.9 and perceived student competence and confidence in providing therapy services in a behavioral health setting. Methods: The study included a convenience sample of (n=49) graduate students enrolled in an entry-level Doctor of Occupational Therapy program and a Doctor of Physical Therapy program in the Midwest. The participants attended a presentation on bipolar disorder and were randomly assigned to engage in one of three instructional methods: (a) lived experience academics, (b) problem-based learning, and (c) standardized patients to further learn about bipolar disorder. Results: Analyses revealed no significant interaction effects on competence across instructional methods but did reveal significant main effects of group and time on confidence. Confidence increased across all instructional methods and exhibited a significant difference between the lived experience academics and standardized patient. Significance: The study results demonstrate a need for further research on how to best prepare occupational therapy students for behavioral health settings

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