As the war in Syria moves into its ninth year, millions of displaced people continue to flee the region seeking protection. Europe is portrayed as facing an enormous crisis with thousands of refugees flocking to its shores. The...
Sexual violence in prisons is not a new concept, but rather has been a defining characteristic of the American Criminal Justice System. There have been many efforts to lower the risk of sexual violence in prison, such as the...
The Doctoral Capstone Experience (DCE) was a 14-week long clinical rotation in which students were given the opportunity to gain advanced clinical practice skills and enhance their skills in program development, client...
Long-term care facilities provide care to older adults, including individuals with dementia, and promote client-centered care through maximizing functional independence and cultivating one's quality of life (Moyle,...
This study examined occupational therapy's role in implementation of fine motor activities and fine motor exercises within the Rock Steady Boxing (RSB) exercise program to improve overall fine motor skills and coordination in...
At a long-term care facility in mid-western Ohio, a secured memory care unit was created to provide structure, routine, and activities for individuals with early to late stages of dementia. There has been a lack of education...
Individuals with a spinal cord injury (SCI) deal with various secondary complications that can affect their physical, emotional, and social health (Sezer et al., 2015). Having support from one's community can enhance these...
Adults with disabilities can experience limited engagement in social participation due to limitations and barriers. There is a need for increased social participation of individuals with disabilities within the community...
The level of physical activity participation among individuals with disabilities is substantially lower than individuals without disabilities, which is largely attributed to attitudinal,environmental, and programmatic barriers....
Background: With strict rules on isolation following a bone marrow transplant, the pediatric cancer population suffers from delayed social interaction and developmental skills, impacting
their roles and occupations (Connelly,...