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James McBeth
No full textProfessor of marketing and management.https://repository.ulm.edu/people/4632/thumbnail.jp
Stan Humphries
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Why Spiritual Leadership Matters in a New Physical Therapist Education Program
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Physical therapists (PTs) function with a set of core values established to guide these rehabilitation specialists in providing person-centered care to diverse populations. Spiritual leadership aligns with the core values for the physical therapist. As community leaders and advocates, PTs are positioned to address health disparities that disproportionately affect rural communities and racial and ethnic minority groups. Physical therapist education programs that train student physical therapists to provide equitable care across cultures should reflect the diversity espoused by the American Physical Therapy Association (APTA). This article examines the impact of leadership in building a culture of belongingness and discusses how spiritual leadership can help a new physical therapist education program achieve its mission and vision
James McBeth
No full textProfessor of marketing and management.https://repository.ulm.edu/people/4634/thumbnail.jp
Chacahoula 2024, VOL 91
No full textMERGING REALITIES:
The 2023 issue of Chacahoula includes December 2023 and May 2024 graduating classes, as well as stunning photography of Week of Welcome, Homecoming, Mardi Gras, and Spring Fever. With features covering notable students, faculty, and staff, this year\u27s time capsule beautifully preserves an academic year in the life of the University of Louisiana at Monroe.https://repository.ulm.edu/chacahoula/1003/thumbnail.jp
Glenn Powers
No full textThe Discrepancies faculty band member.https://repository.ulm.edu/people/4592/thumbnail.jp
The Perceived Impact of Direct Patient Care During the COVID-19 Pandemic on Occupational Therapy Practitioners’ Mental Health Status
No full textAim: To identify the impact of severe acute respiratory syndrome-related coronavirus 2 (COVID-19) on the mental health status of occupational therapy (OT) practitioners providing direct patient care.
Methods: The researchers administered a survey to identify OT practitioners’ perceptions of mental health prior to and during the pandemic. The survey was posted online via a link on social media pages related to occupational therapy professional groups. Participants completed the self-administered survey consisting of 16 questions. Some participants provided narrative responses to select survey questions, which asked about their mental health prior to and during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Results: One hundred and two participants completed the survey. Survey respondents included a mixture of occupational therapy assistant (OTA) and OT practitioners with varying levels of experience across a variety of settings. Results indicated that 33.3% of the respondents experienced no challenges prior to the pandemic, whereas only 7.8% reported no challenges with their mental health during the pandemic. Overall, 65.7% participants indicated that there have been changes to their mental health as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic; 81.4% participants identified feelings of burnout. Furthermore, 55.9% participants identified successful coping strategies while providing care during the pandemic, some of which were identified in detail throughout our study.
Conclusion: OT practitioners who provided direct patient care during the COVID-19 pandemic reported mental health challenges, such as increased levels of stress and anxiety. Despite reports of increased mental health challenges, OT practitioners participating in the study have identified coping techniques to combat mental health challenges. Further research is needed to expand on this topic, as there is limited research surrounding the perceptions of OT practitioners regarding their mental health while providing direct patient care during the COVID-19 pandemic
Assessing Health Needs in a Dominican Republic Community During an Interprofessional Service-Learning Trip
No full textPurpose: International medical missions may increase access to medicines and care, but international teams must understand local needs to implement appropriate services. In 2023, a multidisciplinary team from our institution partnered with a nonprofit organization in the barrio of Cienfuegos, Dominican Republic with the goal of strengthening local health services. The primary objective of this study was to identify health-related needs in Cienfuegos from the perspective of community members and local health care workers.
Methods: A qualitative study was conducted as part of a service-learning initiative. After obtaining informed consent, the investigators conducted individual semi-structured interviews facilitated by multi-lingual interpreters. The cohort of interviewees encompassed health care professionals and local community members within and proximate to Cienfuegos. The interrogatory framework centered on pivotal health issues, requisites for health education, and accessibility to pharmaceuticals and medical services.
Results: A total of 19 interviews were conducted over four days in Cienfuegos and surrounding areas. Participants included one physician, one dentist, one pharmacist, six physical therapy workers, and ten community members. Five overarching themes were identified: 1) Access to care, 2) Health care resources, 3) Quality of care, 4) Health education, and 5) Environmental impact on health and well-being.
Conclusion: This study explored health-related needs in an underserved area of the Dominican Republic from the perspective of community members and health care workers. Insights from this study will inform future areas for intervention for multidisciplinary teams, including assistance with medication access and education