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Diving into the Gap: Recognizing Gender Differences in an Online Learning Activity
No full textWith the economics profession working to increase diversity, this study investigates gender differences in attitudes about the Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis’ FREDcast® game used in teaching principles of macroeconomics. Student survey results show that females enjoy economics and the online game less than males. This evidence of a gender difference adds to the literature that might be helpful to instructors as they work to foster inclusiveness and develop learning activities that appeal to and engage diverse students
Pricing Profit Analysis: Creating Winning Pricing Strategies in the Sports Industry
No full textStudents work as managers for a summer collegiate baseball team to determine the optimal pricing for T-shirts sold by the team. They make this decision using data from a survey implemented by the team, pricing information from a vendor, and other datasets that introduce concepts and formulas for students to make informed pricing decisions that are in the best interests of the organization. This includes helping them set the price of the T-shirt and decide whether they should do an end-of-the-season clearance sale for hats. This Data Challenge covers some pricing concepts and strategies to help ensure students’ success in managing the team store this first year and as they pursue careers in the sports industry. Prior to students completing the challenge, they should have a basic understanding of fundamental pricing terminology. This Data Challenge will help students better understand those concepts, apply them to a real-world example, and build their confidence in using these pricing strategies in the workforce
The Use of Virtual Reality For Student Training on Bias And Microaggressions
Get PDFVirtual reality (VR) is an immersive innovative technology that can be used with occupational therapy students for bias training in preparation for fieldwork and clinical practice. The purpose of this study was to explore the use of VR as a complementary educational tool in bias and microaggressions (MA) training for entry-level occupational therapy students. We conducted a secondary analysis of data collected in an 8-week course on diversity, equity, inclusion, and professional skills with a total of 48 first-year entry-level occupational therapy students. We used eight simulated VR cases for all students. Data was collected using a mixed-method survey to capture the students’ experiences with VR. The results showed that the majority of students found the VR module helpful in identifying bias and MA (n=47; 97.92%), enhancing their confidence to report bias and MA (n=48; 100%), offering opportunities to respond to bias and MA (n=39; 81.25%), and articulating why certain behaviors can be perceived as MA (n=45; 93.75%). Thematic analysis of qualitative data showed that the VR enhanced students’ ability to detect bias and MA, and increased the sense of empathy, and ability to be an ally or advocate for targets of bias. The findings indicate that VR is an immersive, engaging technology that can be used for bias and MA training for students and potentially clinicians. It offers a private, inclusive, pressure-reduced learning space for students to learn about bias and MA in preparation for fieldwork education and clinical practice
A Pilot Sexual Device Adaptation Project for Occupational Therapy Students: A Skills-Based Approach to Teaching Sexual Activity as an ADL Through Assistive Technology
Get PDFDespite being categorized as an activity of daily living since the first edition of the Occupational Therapy Practice Framework, no Accreditation Council for Occupational Therapy Education (ACOTE) standards exist to provide guidance on teaching occupational therapy students about sexual activity as an activity of daily living (ADL). When discussed, sexual activity is usually taught via didactic lecture, but is a subject that would benefit from a skills-based approach to teaching. This pilot pedagogical exercise in a two-credit assistive technology class taught occupational therapy students to address the ADL of sexual activity with clients by having students adapt a sexual toy using basic soldering techniques and adaptive switches for a mock client. By providing a hands-on adaptive project for students, students practiced applying occupational analysis to the adaptation of assistive technology, which can generalize to other assistive technologies (such as those for adaptive gaming) and occupations, while also providing students with experience discussing sexual activity as an ADL in practice. This project is an option for occupational therapy programs looking to integrate more education on sexual activity into their current curricula, while also satisfying the requirements of assistive technology ACOTE standards
Hats On! A Teaching Innovation to Make Theory Visible in Professional Reasoning
Get PDFStudents often find learning and applying theory difficult and potentially disconnected from practice. Using theory to guide occupational therapy assessment and intervention preserves the distinct value of occupational therapy. One way students develop professional reasoning is by learning how to use theory. Theoretical knowledge guides the professional reasoning questions that students and practitioners seek to answer. Teaching occupational therapy theory needs to involve clear, engaging, and meaningful activities that foster an explicit focus on occupation. This paper presents an innovative way of teaching theory in occupational therapy. We explain a thinking cap analogy to organize the theoretical knowledge that guides professional reasoning. This analogy involves the instructor wearing a hat as a thinking cap to represent an occupation-centered model of practice on which objects (frames of reference) can be added as flair. We describe the thinking cap analogy in detail and how this analogy builds on Ikiugu’s framework for combining theoretical conceptual models. Multiple years of student course feedback demonstrate the usefulness of this analogy as a teaching innovation. This method for teaching theory can advance how students use theoretical knowledge to guide professional reasoning in practice and value occupation, performance, and participation as central to occupational therapy
Implementation of Nature-Based Therapeutic Recreational Activities for Mental Health Patients
No full textAnalyses looking at therapeutic recreation that is nature-based are few. However, 90% showed at least one positive relation between nature-based recreation and mental health. These included decreases in depression and anxiety and improvements in restoration, well-being, cognition, and affect. The evidence of this research suggests that therapeutic recreation programs allow for the increase of mental health recovery. In a study where 57 people with mental illness received outpatient treatment contributed to an outdoor adventure program, patients with schizoaffective disorders had decreased scores for BSI Hostility and Interpersonal sensitivity. Additionally, they showed increased scores for the trust and cooperation scale. Another profound remark was that there was a decrease in scores for anxiety and depression. From the research it is evident that nature-based therapeutic recreation improves the functioning of mental health patients
Assessing the of Needs and Campus Involvement of LGBTQ Students at EKU
No full textThe goal of this research project was to assess the needs of LGBTQ students at EKU. The leading questions in this investigation were twofold: 1) What resources and programs do LGBTQ EKU students need? 2) How well are EKU\u27s current programs and resources fulfilling students\u27 needs? The IRB-approved study used focus groups to explore these questions with students.
Participants were recruited through campus email and provided a link to a short questionnaire about the research study. Inclusion criteria for participation were identifying as LGBTQ, enrolled at EKU, and willingness to participate in a confidential focus group. Participants had the option of virtual or physical (in-person) focus groups. The virtual sessions were recorded with audio and visuals, while physical focus groups only had audio recordings. The focus group data were transcribed with all identifying information redacted. The qualitative data were analyzed using grounding theory which follows a coding process that begins with open coding, followed by axial coding. The final step in the grounding theory process is selective coding.
Initial findings from the coded focus group data provide insights into a variety of supports LGBTQ students identified as being important to them. These supports included educational training/courses, access to safe spaces, and better representation of diverse gender identities. Though EKU has some resources and programs in place for LGBTQ students, these focus groups highlight areas where EKU could work to add, improve, and expand access to LGBTQ supportive programs and resources
Assessing antibiotic resistance in Enterococci among roadkill wildlife and waterfowl scat in Kentucky.
No full textIntroduction: Antibiotic resistance (AR) is a global health threat. The study investigated wildlife, potential AR carriers, using roadkill and waterfowl scat swabs to assess AR.
Methods: In June 2023, 147 swabs were collected from 49 animals (36 roadkill, 13 waterfowl) for fecal bacteria assessment. Swabs were placed in Enterolert media with no antibiotic, ciprofloxacin-treated and tetracycline-treated, and field-incubated using a Hach portable incubator. Sixty-three presumed Enterococcus spp. isolates were strategically selected and inoculated on selective and general media for final characterization. Species identity and antibiotic susceptibility were determined using the Beckman Coulter MicroScan® autoScan-4 system with LabPro v4.42 and PC-44 panels.
Results: Enterococci growth rates varied among antibiotic treatments (98% no antibiotic, 69% tetracycline, 92% ciprofloxacin). Among 63 isolates, 25 (40%) showed resistance to tetracycline. Ciprofloxacin resistance was observed in 11 (17%), while vancomycin resistance was absent (0%). Daptomycin resistance and linezolid resistance were observed in seven (11%) and nine (14%) isolates, respectively. Recovery and identification were superior without antibiotics (100%) compared to tetracycline (71%) and ciprofloxacin (72%). Tetracycline-resistant isolates were prevalent in tetracycline treated media (p = 0.002).
Conclusion: The Enterolert method used is novel and confirms efficacy in isolating antibiotic-resistant Enterococci with or without antibiotics. Tetracycline resistance variations emphasize media formulations\u27 role in surveillance precision. The results implicate wildlife as antibiotic resistance carriers, stressing the need for targeted investigations efforts to mitigate the spread of resistance between wildlife, the environment, livestock, and humans. These insights guide future strategies to reduce global antibiotic resistance through informed monitoring and interventions
Impulsive Control Disorder Case Study Review
No full textOur project for Scholars Day involves the submission of a case study poster focusing on a real-world patient encountered in the clinical setting with impulsive control disorder (ICD). The primary aim of our study is to explore the correlation between ICD and traumatic childhood experiences. We plan to review the patient\u27s clinical history and document observations made during the clinical encounter. Subsequently, we will compare these findings with existing literature pertaining to the subject matter. Lastly, through our case study poster presentation, we look forward to sharing our insights with fellow students and faculty in the hopes of increasing awareness of this condition and sparking conversations about the topic as well
Health Literacy and Psychiatric Hospital Readmission Rates in Bipolar Disorder
No full textFor our Scholars Day presentation, we aim to examine the relationship between health literacy and psychiatric hospital readmission rates in patients diagnosed with bipolar disorder. The poster will focus on a real-world patient encountered in the clinical setting, providing insights into their symptoms and experiences. Our methodology involves a review of the patient\u27s case history and the comparison of the patient\u27s symptoms with existing research findings. Additionally, we will explore strategies for implementing these findings into evidence-based nursing practice. While specific findings and conclusions are not available at this stage, our presentation will offer valuable insights into the intersection of health literacy and psychiatric care, with implications for improving patient outcomes and reducing hospital readmission rates