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Melodic Memories: A Guidebook to Enhance Dementia Care through Music
Get PDFThis project focused on developing a guidebook titled Melodic Memories, designed to help occupational therapy (OT) practitioners incorporate occupation-based musical interventions into their practice. The guidebook aims to enhance occupational engagement (OE) and quality of life (QoL) for individuals with dementia residing in long-term care facilities. The presentation explores the impact of dementia on individuals, including how it affects their OE and QoL, and highlights the challenges posed by long-term care environments. It also emphasizes the therapeutic potential of music in improving dementia care for OT practitioners. The development of Melodic Memories was based on the Lived Environment Life Quality Model, which is thoroughly discussed in the guidebook as it relates to the project.https://soar.usa.edu/otdcapstonessummer2024/1036/thumbnail.jp
Implementation of an Evidence-based Hospital Acquired Pressure Injury Strategy in the Intensive Care Unit
Get PDFPractice Problem: Hospital-acquired pressure injuries (HAPI) are a significant concern in healthcare with the most vulnerable group being the adult patients in ICUs leading to increased morbidity, longer hospital stays, and higher healthcare costs.
PICOT: In adult ICU patients (P) does the implementation of daily chlorhexidine gluconate (CHG) baths with post bath barrier cream combined with intentional turning every 2-hours (I) compared to standard skin care practices and nonintentional turning (C) reduce the incidence of hospital-acquired pressure injuries (HAPI) (O) within 10-weeks (T)?
Evidence: The project was based on the analysis of the literature published in the last five years and concerned with the assessment of chlorhexidine gluconate baths, barrier creams, and repositioning. These interventions were noted to have the potential of reducing the occurrence of HAPIs in ICU environments as pointed out in the evidence presented.
Intervention: The intervention included the use of chlorhexidine gluconate baths and then applying barrier cream and intentional turning of the patient every two hours.
Outcome: The results of the Fisher exact test were not significant based on an alpha value of .05, p = .118, suggesting that Post bath barrier cream application and Acquired HAPI were not related. The results were clinically significant with the reduction in pressure injury incidences.
Conclusion: This project implemented an evidence-based practice to reduce the incidence of HAPIs in the ICU environment as a recurring problem. By implementing measures such as chlorhexidine gluconate bath, application of barrier creams and repositioning of patients, the initiative was able to reduce the risk and incidence of pressure injuries hence enhancing the quality and safety of patient care in critical care settings
Development of Financial Management Skills: A Guidebook for Caregivers of Autistic Children
Get PDFAutistic children face challenges to living independently, including learning to manage finances. Caregivers of autistic children must develop in their care recipients the financial skills to live independently. A lack of educational resources on how to teach financial management skills can impede the development of independent living skills in autistic children. Caregivers of autistic children lack the education and training that is necessary to teach financial management skills to autistic children to prepare them for transition to adulthood. Caregivers of autistic children do not know how to help their child learn money management skills in preparation for the transition to early adulthood. The purpose of this project was to create a guidebook for caregivers of autistic children on how to teach their care recipients the development of financial management skills. An educational guidebook has been created to fill the gap in caregiver education and training on how to teach their care recipients the development of financial management skills. The guidebook will enable caregivers the ability to develop financial management skills in their care recipients as they prepare for adulthood.https://soar.usa.edu/otdcapstonesfall2024/1029/thumbnail.jp
Parent Perceptions of Modified Toy Cars Influence on Play for Children with Disabilities: A Case Study
Get PDFPlay is a crucial childhood occupation because it facilitates the growth of various developmental skills. Children with disabilities (CWD) often exhibit intrinsic factors that can prevent them from participating in meaningful childhood occupations, such as play. Mobility play is a specific type of play that refers to any means for the child to explore and move around their environment, which can be accessed through the use of commercially available toys, including motorized toy cars. However, these commercially available toys are not always accessible to this population due to their unique presentation that hinders performance and participation in the desired and necessary childhood occupation of play. A program called Go Baby Go has attempted to address these disparities by modifying toy cars to ensure that CWD can independently access them. And while there are several positive outcomes related to using modified toy cars for CWD, the impact of these cars and the effect on play have not been widely studied. Therefore, the purpose of this study was to evaluate the influence that modified toy cars had on play for CWD from a parent\u27s perspective.https://soar.usa.edu/otdcapstonesfall2024/1037/thumbnail.jp
Older Adult\u27s Fall Prevention Program
Get PDFThe decline in bodily functions with aging increases older adults\u27 vulnerability to falls, which is a leading cause of death within this population. The poster presents an educational based fall prevention program focused on safety awareness and risk management for older adults. In conclusion, implementing a fall prevention program leads to increased awareness regarding risk factors that are detrimental to the safety and well-being of the older adult communityhttps://soar.usa.edu/otdcapstonesfall2024/1003/thumbnail.jp
Exploring the Relationship Between Hand Grip Strength and Handwriting Proficiency
Get PDFHandwriting remains essential for a child\u27s academic performance despite the rise of technology in classrooms, but overuse of digital tools can hinder the development of essential hand muscles and fine motor skills. This capstone project explores the relationship between handwriting proficiency, hand grip strength, and the impact of excessive technology use on young students.https://soar.usa.edu/otdcapstonesfall2024/1005/thumbnail.jp
Increasing Teacher-OT Collaboration in a School-Based Setting
No full textPre-service PreK-4 teachers receive little to no education about SBOT practice, which hinders not only collaboration opportunities but also potentially impacts student performance and participation outcomes negatively. This capstone seeks to develop an interprofessional educational unit to increase collaboration between pre-service PreK-4 teachers and pre-OT practitioners, which will promote positive student performance and participation outcomes.https://soar.usa.edu/otdcapstonesfall2024/1056/thumbnail.jp
The Doing, Being, Becoming, and Belonging of Intergenerational Collective Occupations
Get PDFBackground: Older adults have been globally recognized as a vulnerable population. Literature has indicated that intergenerational engagement can decrease social isolation for older adults, but there is a gap in understanding intergenerational co-occupational engagement and how these engagements can improve quality of life and fulfillment of self-identity. The purpose of this qualitative research study was to generate knowledge of how relationships and occupations performed with individuals from a younger generation impacted sense of well-being. Through the lens of Doing, Being, Becoming and Belonging (Wilcock, 2006), the study sought to increase understanding of this lived experience to promote intergenerational practice within the occupational therapy (OT) profession.
Methods: This qualitative research study recruited 6 participants using snowball sampling, word of mouth, personal connections, and social media forums. To analyze the data gathered from the interviews, the student researcher used Braun and Clark’s (2006) six-step thematic analysis to capture patterned meaning and responses.
Results: Several key sub-themes emerged through the Doing, Being, Becoming, Belonging framework including the following: passing down skills, sharing cultural perspectives, me encanta estar viendola, just enjoying each other’s company, como una raiz mas de la vida de uno, shared experiences grows into connectedness, reflejando en momentos bonitos que he vivido con mi familia, and hoping to be remembered.
Conclusions: The findings of this research are encouraged to be used in evidence-based practice and to advocate for OT’s role in intergenerational practices, programs, and policies.https://soar.usa.edu/otdcapstonesfall2024/1059/thumbnail.jp
Transitions of Care and the Prevention of Readmissions
Get PDFUnplanned hospital readmissions often result from poor discharge planning and challenges during the transition from hospital to home, including medication errors and weak communication with primary care providers. A well-organized and personalized discharge plan can significantly reduce hospital stays, lower readmission rates, minimize medication errors, and improve patient outcomes, all while decreasing healthcare costs. In post-discharge Medicare-eligible patients (P), how does transitional care coordination through organized, personalized, and patient-focused discharge planning (I), compared with standard or no transitional care coordination provided (C), affect readmissions (O) within the 30-day post-discharge phase monitored over a 10–12-week period (T)? A search was conducted using five databases: CINAHL, DynaMed, ProQuest, PubMed, and Google Scholar. The keywords included transitions of care, readmission prevention, and care coordination, focusing on articles published between 2018 and 2024. Inclusion criteria were articles about individuals in the United States, published in English, and peer reviewed. Articles concerning participants under 18 were excluded to maintain result integrity. Using tools like scoring systems, clear protocols, tool kits, and guidelines for coordinating care in the 30 days after discharge has proven to be very effective. These holistic approaches are easy to implement with limited resources and working with the interprofessional team ensures better outcomes and ultimately lowers the readmission rate. This project was aimed to determine if implementing a structured care to transitions of care coordination would reduce hospital readmissions. A formative evaluation enabled the facility to assess changes and make necessary adjustments, ensuring that clinical practice guidelines effectively achieved the desired outcomes. Formalizing Transitions of Care (TOC) coordination is a vital intervention that improves patient outcomes. The program offers a range of clinical interventions aimed at enhancing quality of life and prognoses. By adhering to established guidelines, it ensures patients receive necessary services for recovery and home management while minimizing risks for all parties
Physical Therapy Graduate Perceptions of the Didactic Use of GoReact Video Assessment Software and Work Readiness
Get PDFIntroduction: Physical therapy education programs adopting online teaching and learning must ensure students acquire the necessary skills for optimal professional work readiness, including appropriate assessment and feedback in the online environment. The purpose of this qualitative study was to explore the perceptions of Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) graduates\u27 professional work readiness after using GoReact video assessment software at an accredited DPT education program in the United States.
Methods: Semi structured interviews were conducted with 15 DPT graduates via virtual teleconferencing software. Interview data were analyzed using descriptive and emotion coding.
Results: Results indicated that most participants held an overall positive view of GoReact as it related to their preparedness for professional physical therapist practice, with feedback, self-reflection, repetition, and freedom of use noted as most beneficial. Negative opinions of GoReact and work readiness primarily involved the lack of in-person tactile feedback on psychomotor skills and technical challenges regarding recording angles and upload speeds. Participants also offered helpful suggestions for the use of GoReact in physical therapy and other health professions education programs.
Discussion: As more professional physical therapy education programs adopt online teaching and learning practices, there is a need for innovative technology to supplement and possibly replace conventional instruction, assessment, and feedback methods to positively impact DPT graduates\u27 professional clinical work readiness. Understanding DPT graduate perceptions of GoReact and work readiness supports the greater need for innovative education research and practices to ensure students develop the psychomotor skills necessary for optimal work readiness