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Improving Participation in Physical Education for Children with Disabilities
Get PDFParticipating in adaptive sports has many benefits for children with disabilities (CWD), however literature demonstrates that many barriers exist within community-setting adaptive sports which impact participation for CWD. There is currently a lack of understanding of the needs of CWD and the barriers that exist within schools that impact their participation in physical activities and sports. In addition, the literature demonstrates that many individuals with disabilities are not meeting the recommended minutes for daily physical activity which can impact the health and well-being of CWD (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention [CDC], 2022).
The purpose of this capstone project was to develop a better understanding of the needs of CWD and barriers that exist within schools which may impact their participation in physical activities and sports. This capstone project aimed to demonstrate that sports rules can be learned, and accommodations can be made for CWD to improve participation in physical activities and sports (Carbone et al., 2021). Lastly, the intent of this project was to develop a better understanding of the role of occupational therapy in Physical Education, physical activities, and sports within schools.
By conducting structured observations, activity analyses, and providing cues, accommodations, and modifications as needed, this project demonstrated that sports rules are not too difficult for CWD to learn, and that accommodations could be made to make physical activities and sports more inclusive for this population. Through interprofessional collaboration, occupational therapy can support participation in physical activities and sports for CWD.https://soar.usa.edu/otdcapstonesspring2024/1024/thumbnail.jp
An Exploration of Pediatric Occupational Therapist\u27s Perspectives on Functional and Assistive Mobility
Get PDFBackground: Occupational therapists (OTs) are highly skilled in assessing context, environment, and sensory-motor needs which are critical in addressing functional mobility and implementing assistive mobility devices. There is limited research on pediatric OT’s role in functional mobility. This study aims to explore pediatric OT\u27s roles and perceptions of functional mobility and the implementation and use of assistive mobility devices.
Methods: Data was collected via an online survey with an option to participate in a follow-up interview. Descriptive statistics and thematic analysis were used to summarize trends and differences in the data.
Results: Twenty licensed OTs working in a variety of pediatric settings participated in the survey. Four participated in the interview. Participants indicated that they perceived functional mobility as part of their role with less emphasis on their role when assistive mobility devices are introduced. Three key themes emerged from qualitative data: functional mobility as a means to an end, disconnect between perception and practice, and blurred lines in scope of practice.
Discussion: Occupational therapists have an important role in addressing functional mobility, including the implementation and use of assistive mobility devices. However, there is a lack of clarity regarding scope of practice when addressing functional mobility as well as addressing implementation and use of assistive mobility devices.https://soar.usa.edu/otdcapstonesspring2024/1037/thumbnail.jp
Diabetic Coaching Program to Improve African American Patients Glycemic Control
Get PDFPractice Problem: The purpose of the practice problem was to find out if, among African Americans with type II diabetes who are over 18, adopting a diabetic coaching program that emphasizes diet management can result in better glycemic control over 10 weeks than for those who do not receive coaching.
PICOT: In African Americans with type II diabetes over 18 years of age (P), does a diabetic coaching program on diet management (I), compared to no coaching program (C), improve glycemic control (O) over 10 weeks (T)?
Evidence: The evidence used to guide this project came from databases, including PubMed, Embase, CINAHL, and BioMed Central, were searched to obtain a broad range of relevant healthcare literature (Heath et al., 2021; MacFarlane et al., 2022). Also, pre-and post A1C data was collected and analyzed.
Intervention: The intervention program used was a Diabetic Coaching Program. The program covered several diabetes management topics during the session, including medication management, blood sugar monitoring, and meal choices.
Outcome: Using the tool Intellectus provided insight on the statistical impact of the coaching program. Analysis of the difference between pre-HBA1C and post HBA1C levels showed how the diabetic coaching program affected participants’ glycemic outcome. This finding suggested the difference in the mean of PRE-HBA1C and the mean of POST-HBA1C was not significantly different from zero.
Conclusion: The diabetic coaching program aimed to improve diabetes awareness and diet management to enhance glycemic control among African Americans. The intervention\u27s clinical significance emphasized evaluating the effectiveness and efficacy of the diabetic coaching program. The outcome found that there was not a significant change in participants. The sample was small which was a limitation of the project
OT\u27s Role with Survivors of Sexual Assault
Get PDFSexual assault can lead to a multitude of symptoms that can negatively impact an individual’s occupational participation and quality of life. However, the literature and programming surrounding the use of occupational therapy (OT) with survivors of sexual assault is limited or outdated. Therefore, this program was created to be a resource and guide to increase the use of OT with survivors. This program included a total of five modules, which provided education and occupation-based activities to the participants to increase their occupational participation, specifically in work and education, and their overall quality of life. Following the conclusion of the implementation phase, a program manual was created and disseminated to continue the program following the conclusion of the capstone experience and to serve as a resource for the use of OT with survivors of sexual assault.https://soar.usa.edu/otdcapstonesspring2024/1066/thumbnail.jp
Occupational Harmony in Night Shift Nurses Since 2020
Get PDFThis capstone project explores the experiences of night shift nurses during the COVID-19 pandemic and how these experiences impact their occupational harmony. Using a mixed-methods approach including online surveys and interviews, this study identifies themes such as the importance of rest and sleep, the impact of the pandemic on occupational well-being, and the significance of leisure activities. The findings emphasize the need for nurses to balance various aspects of their lives to enhance their well-being within their environments.https://soar.usa.edu/otdcapstonesspring2024/1077/thumbnail.jp
Home Health Program for Newly Hired Occupational Therapists
Get PDFOccupational therapists working in the field of home health care are four times lower than other settings. The program was created for newly hired OTs outlining symptoms, assessments, precautions, and interventions relevant to common diagnoses seen in home health.https://soar.usa.edu/otdcapstonessummer2024/1003/thumbnail.jp
Increasing Occupational Engagement in Adults with Anxiety and Depression Through Martial Arts
Get PDFThis poster is for a capstone project that developed a martial arts program for adults with anxiety and depression to increase occupational engagement in these individuals.https://soar.usa.edu/otdcapstonessummer2024/1023/thumbnail.jp
OT Lens: Un Paso A La Vez Program for Children with ASD
Get PDFThe capstone project, OT Lens: Un Paso A La Vez, was delivered through a culturally- tailored online platform to educate occupational therapy practitioners (OTPs) and Latinx caregivers with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) children. The online platform, OT Lens: Un Paso A La Vez, consisted of educational modules on various topics, such as ASD, sensory-based, autoregulation strategies, and interventions on basic activities of daily living. This project aimed to bridge the gap by educating OTPs and Latinx caregivers through an educational approach consisting of resources provided in various digital mediums to expand on accessibility, such as digital handouts, modules, videos, and supplemental materials to convey the materials in English and Spanish while being accessible via an online platform. The effectiveness of an online platform targeted as culturally-tailored and educational was determined by providing participants with pre- and post-surveys. Based on the feedback and participant responses, more research is needed to better understand the impact of digital content, topics, and an online platform that has an effect on the learning of OTPs and Latinx caregivers with ASD children.https://soar.usa.edu/otdcapstonessummer2024/1030/thumbnail.jp
Thriving Transitions: Supporting Children with Autism Through Their Transition to School
Get PDFThriving Transitions is an educational guidebook created for parents of children with autism who are transitioning to school. Thriving transitions contains evidence and sensory based strategies for children with autism who are transitioning to school.https://soar.usa.edu/otdcapstonessummer2024/1047/thumbnail.jp
Occupational Therapy’s Role in Addressing Wellness in Underserved Communities
Get PDFThis capstone project addresses sociodemographic disparities in community wellness and health services in Kern County, CA, focusing on underserved communities facing trauma and systemic inequalities. In collaboration with the Community Action Partnership of Kern (CAPK) and their East Kern Family Resource Center (EKFRC), it aims to lay the foundation for community-based, tailored interventions using occupational therapy (OT) to enhance community well-being and promote access to critical services to support wellbeing.https://soar.usa.edu/otdcapstonessummer2024/1045/thumbnail.jp