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Campus Center Snack Bar
No full textStudents sit at the Snack Bar located in the St. Germain Campus Center.https://digitalcommons.law.wne.edu/ua_buildings/1338/thumbnail.jp
Churchill Hall
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Churchill Hall
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Deliso Hall
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Herman Hall
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Herman Hall
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Supporting Care Partners of Individuals Impacted by Mental Illness Through an Occupational Therapy Lens
Get PDFCare partners of individuals with mental illness experience impacts on daily life from stress, stigma, changes in role and routines, and occupational imbalance. Addressing these needs falls within the scope of occupational therapy (OT); however, it has not been widely implemented with care partners. The purpose of this research study was to develop and implement a support program for care partners of individuals with mental illness through an OT perspective. The program was designed using literature supported interventions, collaboration with mental health practitioners and health care providers, and participant reported needs to support and increase occupational balance for care partner participants. The six-week program was implemented one time per week for one-hour sessions. Results of the program were consistent with current literature. The program can be further expanded and adapted to fit the needs of care partners of varying disabilities in an individualized or group setting.
Keywords: Care partner, occupational balance, mental illness, suppor
Optimizing Inpatient and Emergency Care for Pediatric Healthcare for Patients with Disabilities and/or Diverse Health Needs
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A researcher from an entry-level doctorate program examined the barriers to equitable healthcare access and experiences in emergency and inpatient settings for pediatric patients with diverse health needs, including intellectual and developmental disabilities, social-emotional challenges, and complex medical histories. The Optimizing Pediatric Healthcare project aimed to enhance the healthcare experience for individuals with disabilities and their support systems by emphasizing the importance of continuing education, collaboration, and inclusivity. This report evaluates the implementation of evidence-based resources, such as continuing education modules for healthcare providers. These modules were developed to address disparities pertaining to sensory strategies, trauma-informed care approaches, and inclusive design within healthcare settings. Additionally, caretaker health advocacy guides and sensory toolkits (BEary Calm Bags) were developed to improve the healthcare experiences of patients and their families. These resources emphasize occupational therapy\u27s essential role in enhancing health outcomes and healthcare experiences for children with varied health needs and their families.
Keywords: occupational justice, pediatric healthcare, disabilities, diverse health needs, universal design, inclusive desig
Examination of a One-Trial Multiple Stimulus Preference Assessment
No full textThere are several preference assessment formats that effectively determine reinforcers; however, educators and clinicians working with individuals with autism and other disabilities note that lack of time is a main barrier to frequently assessing client preference in applied settings (Graff & Karsten, 2012). Research has evaluated briefer methods of assessment (DeLeon & Iwata, 1996; DeLeon et al., 2001; Mason et al., 1989) to determine reinforcers. DeLeon et al. (2001) compared the high-preference stimulus determined in a paired-stimulus preference assessment to the stimulus selected in a brief daily multiple-stimulus without replacement preference assessment; they found that the stimulus identified in the brief assessment maintained a higher response rate when compared to the longer format stimulus, suggesting a brief assessment can effectively identify a reinforcer. The present study evaluated a one-trial multiple stimulus (OTMS) preference assessment in comparison to weekly paired-stimulus and multiple stimulus without replacement methods to determine whether presenting several stimuli one time to a participant resulted in the identification of a potent and clinically useful reinforcer
PFAS LITIGATION AND INDUSTRY “SCIENCE”: COMBATING DECEPTIVE INDUSTRY PRACTICES
No full textPFAS have become a hot spot of litigation due to their growing notoriety as one of the greatest chemical threats of our time. Yet, due to concerted efforts by the PFAS industry, PFAS cases are likely to face a significant hurdle in the courtroom. Historically, industry groups have funded studies to lend support to their products, leading to a high risk of bias that has potentially far-reaching consequences. Further, there is mounting evidence that the PFAS industry actively used funding to manipulate science, while also engaging in other deceptive practices to hide potential health risks. This industry “science” then makes its way into the courtroom, complicating causation and confusing juries. This Article seeks to explore the relationship between industry’s deceptive practices and PFAS litigation. Specifically, it examines how industries use deceptive practices to manipulate the public and presents evidence that the PFAS industry used such practices to hide health risks. The Article then reviews how industry “science” may impact pending PFAS litigation and solutions to combat these impacts