scholarly journals The Phenomenological Study on Parents Consultation Experiences of Pediatric Occupational Therapists

2021 ◽  
Vol 19 (2) ◽  
pp. 46-59
Author(s):  
Juyoung Park ◽  
◽  
Nam-hae Jung
Keyword(s):  
Phenomenological Study ◽  
Occupational Therapists

scholarly journals Play, Playfulness, and Self-Efficacy: Parental Experiences with Children on the Autism Spectrum

2018 ◽  
Vol 2018 ◽  
pp. 1-10 ◽  
Author(s):  
Rosa Román-Oyola ◽  
Verónica Figueroa-Feliciano ◽  
Yoliannie Torres-Martínez ◽  
Jorge Torres-Vélez ◽  
Keyshla Encarnación-Pizarro ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Internal Control ◽  
Self Efficacy ◽  
Positive Emotions ◽  
Phenomenological Study ◽  
Sense Of Self ◽  
Occupational Therapists ◽  
Comparison Method ◽  
Autism Spectrum ◽  
Parental Experiences ◽  
Coaching Strategies

Background. Play serves as an essential medium for parent-child interaction; however, engaging children with ASD through play can be a challenge for parents.Purpose. The purpose of this phenomenological study was to explore the perspectives of parents with children on the autism spectrum regarding play experiences and self-efficacy during play encounters.Method. Semistructured interviews were administered to 8 parents of children 3–7 years of age with ASD. The analysis was guided by the constant comparison method.Findings. Parental narratives denoted playful experiences reflecting components of Skard and Bundy’s model of playfulness. The facilitation of framing and suspension of reality were generally more challenging than facilitating intrinsic motivation and internal control. Participants associated self-efficacy during play with their perceived ability to interact with their child and with positive emotions experienced during play. Fathers generally derived a greater sense of self-efficacy from play encounters than mothers, and this was explained by differences in fathers’ and mothers’ motivations for playing. Mothers were motivated to play for outcome-oriented reasons (e.g., promote the child’s progress) whereas fathers’ motivations depicted greater emotional emphasis, reflecting a better match between motivation and perceived indicators of efficacy during play.Conclusion. The results suggest that a good match between motivation for playing and perceived indicators of efficacy during play is important for a parental sense of self-efficacy. Occupational therapists should utilize coaching strategies to increase parents’ understanding of play and playfulness and how they can affect a sense of parental self-efficacy.

scholarly journals A Phenomenological Study on the Perception of Occupational Therapists Practicing in the Emergency Department

2016 ◽  
Vol 4 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Gregory Chown ◽  
Theresa Soley ◽  
Susan Moczydlowski ◽  
Christine Chimento ◽  
Amy Smoyer
Keyword(s):  
Emergency Department ◽  
Phenomenological Study ◽  
Occupational Therapists

scholarly journals A Phenomenological Study of the Art of Occupational Therapy

2014 ◽  
Author(s):  
Shelley Williams ◽  
Margo Paterson
Keyword(s):  
Occupational Therapy ◽  
Research Evidence ◽  
Phenomenological Study ◽  
Occupational Therapists ◽  
Phenomenological Approach ◽  
Interview Data ◽  
Therapeutic Relationships ◽  
Depth Interviews ◽  
Insight Into

If research evidence is to guide practice, the literature must reflect the art as well as the science of Occupational Therapy practice. The purpose of this research was to provide insight into the phenomenon of professional artistry and its meaning to Occupational Therapists. A phenomenological approach was used to collect data from three Occupational Therapists using in-depth interviews. Moustakas's method was employed to analyze the data. Interview data described practitioners' views of professional artistry of Occupational Therapy practice, how it developed, and how it was manifested in different roles. Analysis demonstrated that professional artistry formed the very heart of Occupational Therapy through a key role in the establishment of therapeutic relationships, which in turn imparted deep satisfaction to the Occupational Therapists' practice.

Experiences of occupation-based practice: An Australian phenomenological study of recently graduated occupational therapists

2019 ◽  
Vol 82 (7) ◽  
pp. 412-421 ◽  
Author(s):  
Amelia Di Tommaso ◽  
Alison Wicks ◽  
Jennie Scarvell ◽  
Stephen Isbel
Keyword(s):  
Phenomenological Study ◽  
Occupational Therapists

Understanding people’s experiences of using the SaeboFlex® following a stroke

2020 ◽  
pp. 030802262094378
Author(s):  
Hayley Millard ◽  
Louise Gustafsson ◽  
Matthew Molineux ◽  
Katherine Richards
Keyword(s):  
Upper Limb ◽  
Phenomenological Study ◽  
Outpatient Service ◽  
Occupational Therapists ◽  
Outpatient Setting ◽  
Structured Interviews ◽  
Upper Limb Rehabilitation ◽  
Client Experiences ◽  
Limb Rehabilitation

Introduction This qualitative interpretive phenomenological study sought to understand the experiences of people using the SaeboFlex®, within an outpatient setting, following a stroke. Method Five adults who had experienced a stroke and had received the SaeboFlex® from occupational therapists in one outpatient service within the previous 12 months were recruited using convenience sampling. Semi-structured interviews were conducted, recorded, transcribed verbatim, and analysed using Braun and Clarke’s thematic analysis. Results Three themes emerged from the data: (a) hope for upper limb recovery: ‘you have got nothing to lose’; (b) the everyday experience of the SaeboFlex®: ‘just keeping it in a routine’; (c) the self-reported outcomes: ‘I can do more things you know … but there haven’t been any miracles’. Conclusion The findings highlight the important role of hope in the recovery of people following a stroke, and that participants continue to use the device despite limited goal achievement. The reports of limited transfer of training into everyday occupations, either with or without the device, is something that should be carefully considered. The SaeboFlex® is a tool that is promoted for upper limb rehabilitation, but which has limited evidence of effectiveness and mixed client experiences. Further research is required.

scholarly journals Impact of Work-Related Pain on Physical Therapists and Occupational Therapists

2010 ◽  
Vol 90 (6) ◽  
pp. 905-920 ◽  
Author(s):  
Marc Campo ◽  
Amy R. Darragh
Keyword(s):  
Phenomenological Study ◽  
Physical Therapists ◽  
Occupational Therapists ◽  
Phenomenological Approach ◽  
Career Plans ◽  
Work Related ◽  
Physical Loading ◽  
Group Interviews ◽  
The Impact

BackgroundPhysical therapists and occupational therapists experience high rates of work-related pain. Although most therapists continue to work through this pain, it interferes with work and alters therapists’ work habits. However, the effects on productivity, quality of patient care, and therapists’ quality of life and long-term career plans are unknown.ObjectivesThe purpose of this study was to determine the impact of working with work-related pain on physical therapists and occupational therapists.DesignMultiple methods were used in this study. It was primarily a phenomenological study.MethodsA phenomenological approach was used to explore the meaning of work-related pain in therapists. Focus group interviews were used as the method of data collection. A questionnaire was used to supplement the qualitative analysis.ResultsNineteen therapists participated in 4 focus groups ranging from 2 to 7 participants each. The participants noted substantial effects of work-related pain at work, at home, and in their career plans. All of the therapists were concerned about their potential clinical longevity. The professional culture complicated these effects by forcing therapists into a professional ideal.ConclusionsWork-related pain affects therapists in several personal and professional domains. It also may affect career plans. Strategies to reduce the risk of injury and physical loading of jobs are needed.

Assistive Technology for Cognition: Perspectives on Funding

2013 ◽  
Vol 23 (2) ◽  
pp. 84-89
Author(s):  
Kathy de Domingo
Keyword(s):  
Assistive Technology ◽  
Daily Living ◽  
Occupational Therapists ◽  
Personal Digital Assistants ◽  
Speech Language Pathology ◽  
Prosthetic Devices ◽  
Funding Sources ◽  
Ankle Foot Orthoses ◽  
Language Pathology ◽  
Communication Challenges

Physical and occupational therapists commonly provide services that incorporate prosthetic and orthotic devices such as crutches, canes, reachers, and ankle–foot orthoses to support mobility and activities of daily living (ADLs). Likewise, speech-language pathologists provide services incorporating prosthetic devices to support communication such as an electrolarynx, microcomputers, and mobile devices and apps with voice output capability. Assistive technology for cognition (ATC) includes the use of personal digital assistants (PDAs), tablets, and smart phones — cognitive prostheses — to compensate for cognitive challenges following acquired brain injury (ABI). Whereas funding sources for devices and services that support/compensate for mobility, ADLs, and communication challenges are generally well established, funding for ATC devices and services is relatively new to the field of speech-language pathology. This article explores the funding aspect of ATC devices and services.

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