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Improving Moist Heat Pack (MHP) Cover Compliance in the Athletic Training Facility Using a Visual Cue: QI project
No full textMoist heat packs (MHP) are widely used in collegiate athletic training facilities (ATF) to assist in pain relief, flexibility and muscle relaxation. However, improper and frequent reuse of MHP covers can lead to moisture retention, increasing the risk of bacterial contamination. This project aimed to reduce the proportion of re-wet MHP covers hanging on the rack by 50 % by the end of November. Baseline data was collected over 17 clinical days, by daily recording of the dry versus wet status at the end of days. A visual cue was placed in front of the rack areas, which encouraged the student athletes to return dried MHP covers to the designated dry areas, and hang them correctly. Post-intervention data was collected on 16 clinical days to assess the impact of the visual cue. Results showed partial improvement, particularly in correct hanging techniques and reduced re-wet rates. The average wet rate was reduced from 84.5% to 55.8%. Although improvement of hanging ways were observed, there was no significant behavioral change in returning the covers to the designated dry location. These findings suggest that while a visual cue can partially promote correct hanging behavior and reduce re-wet rates, it is insufficient to influence broader behavioral change regarding returning dried covers properly. Future research may need to focus on behavioral change intervention, redesigned posters and reducing reliance on staff involvement
Exploring the Needs, Feasibility, and Accessibility of Swim Lessons for Children with Disabilities
No full textBackground: Drowning is the leading cause of accidental death among U.S. children aged 4 and under, and children with disabilities are more than ten times more likely to drown than their typically developing peers (CDC, 2024; NAA, 2012; Rice et al., 2016). The Ohio Annual Child Fatality Review (CFR) reported 128 drowning deaths from 2018–2022, with 41% in pools or spas, and 87% of victims unable to swim (ODH & ODCY, 2024). Purpose: To develop a proposal for an adaptive aquatics program at Xavier University because there is a need for greater access to water safety and swim lessons to reduce drowning risk. Methods: Parents and caregivers of children with disabilities ages 10 and younger were surveyed about perceived barriers, facilitators, and motivators to enroll in swim lessons. Ten indoor aquatic facilities within the Greater Cincinnati Area were interviewed. Results: Over half of the respondents’ children could not swim in water over their heads and lived within 100 yards of a water source. Swim lessons enrollment barriers included pricing, class availability, scheduling, and unmet sensory and physical accommodation needs due to limited instructor training. Interviews indicated a lack of space and resources to support children with disabilities; four of the ten sites offered adaptive swim lessons with instructors trained to work with children with disabilities. Using this information, a program proposal was developed for an adaptive aquatics program. Significance of the Findings: Increased access to swim lessons for children with disabilities is needed to reduce the risk of childhood drowning.https://www.exhibit.xavier.edu/ot_capstone/1019/thumbnail.jp
