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....
Mathews, Elizabeth A., Lynn, Jennifer E., Jacobs, Addie L., Harkness, Meghan L., Badger, Kelsey R., and Polo, Katie M.
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This study aims to describe how occupational therapy (OT) practitioners are addressing side effects and occupational performance deficits of cancer survivors in order to analyze current practice trends. Survey methodology with...
Baughman, Julie M., Danhof, Haley, Harper, Kelsie A., Hillenburg, Jordan, and Ferguson, Lexi
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Three-dimensional (3D) printing technology is thought to enhance developments in the medical field by printing products for the use of patients and health care providers. Researchers have investigated the use and impact of 3D...
Neutralism can be a pragmatic choice for a nation's foreign policy in that taking such a stance can enhance their social and economic prosperity. Neutralism as a state policy connotes a policy of choosing to avoid political and...
Schumm, Jessica, Kitt, Marisa, Betts, Allison, Lundy, Kristen, Sauer, MacKenzie, and Hoke, J. Paige
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Background: Play is an essential occupation for children and has a role in facilitating proper child development. The demands related to caring for a child with a disability can be anxiety-inducing for some caregivers, which...
Background: State standards have shifted the focus of kindergarten curricula, increasing the amount of testing completed in schools, directly impacting the amount of time students spend in hands-on and exploratory play. With...
Domestic violence and addiction recovery are similar in that they both can cause occupational deprivation and a loss of occupational identity (Javaherian, 2006; Steward & Fischer, 2015). This doctoral capstone experience took...
Caregivers and parents of children with disabilities face barriers to participation in spiritual settings and community events. Families accepted into church environments have been shown to have increased participation and...
Problem: A need for increased promotion of humanness among people with mental health concerns is prevalent in both the medical and societal realms. Stigma surrounding mental illness from both health professionals and the...
Feeding and eating problems are common among children with and without disabilities and can have long lasting adverse effects on both the child and their family. After conducting a needs assessment at Bloom Pediatric Therapy,...