End-of-Life Care - 1 views
I chose to look at the differences between hospice and palliative care along with the role of OT in the end-of-life setting. Hospice care is for individuals of all ages with life-limiting illnesses...
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Effects of Community Occupational Therapy on Quality of Life, Mood, and Health Status i... - 0 views
The relevance of occupational therapy is supported by findings that problems in daily functioning often are the reason for a decrease in quality of life in dementia patients and that information an...
Quality of life of individuals with spinal cord injury: A review of conceptualization, ... - 0 views
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dhinebaugh12 on 09 Aug 16PSYCHOSOCIAL:Assessments measuring quality of life in individuals with spinal cord injury is lacking. The author of this article looks at quality of life consisting of 3 components: quality of life as a subjective well-being, quality of life as a utility, and quality of life as achievement. For those with spinal cord injury, they experience so many changes in their environment, affecting every aspect of life. For many, they become depressed, are not hopeful, and have even committed suicide. This article suggest ways in which quality of life can be assessed, which can assist the therapist in developing treatment plans which fulfill not only the client's physical needs, but their mental and social needs as well.
Factors Related to Psychosocial Quality of Life for Children with Cerebral Palsy - 1 views
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This study evaluated the link between psychosocial quality of life and the severity of CP symptoms. Interestingly, the study found no correlation between severity and quality of life, but found significant links between family and caregiver involvement and increased quality of life, as well as decreased quality of life associated with comorbidities with CP. They concluded that decreasing number of comorbidities may be the best approach for increase QOL for this population.
Sustainable enhancement in clients who perceive the Tree Theme Method® as a..... - 0 views
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The tree theme method (TTM) is an interventions that utilizes drawing/painting trees symbolic of different periods in a patient's life. These artwork creations are then used to begin sharing life stories. This study investigated the long-term effects of TTM upon self-perceptions of well-being and occupational performance. Outcomes of the study indicate that the TTM may be beneficial to patients' well-being and performance of everyday occupations.
Understanding and Improving Psychosocial Services in Long-Term Care - 0 views
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This article discusses the diverse psychosocial needs of individuals in a long term care setting. Overall quality of life is highly dependent on psychosocial health. Occupational therapists need to be aware of this potential inhibiting factor and be prepared to address it effectively in order to achieve the highest performance from their clients. -
This article highlights the gap in current literature regarding the effectiveness of addressing psychosocial needs to improve quality of life. Within the last decade there has been an increased focus on improving quality of life and psychosocial wellbeing for individuals residing within long-term care settings. As upcoming occupational therapists, it is important for us to understand that quality of life is multifaceted and can include physical health, emotional health, social function, and self-worth. With the Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services initiative focused on providing more holistic care it will be imperative that occupational therapy practitioners help close the gap between literature and current practice.
iving Life to Its Fullest: Occupational Therapy in Skilled Nursing Facilities. - 0 views
Hofmann, A. O. (n.d.). Living Life to Its Fullest: Occupational Therapy in Skilled Nursing Facilities. The American Occupational Therapy Association, Inc. Retrieved from http://www.aota.org/about-o...
Psychosocial Needs - 1 views
King, G., Tucker, M., Baldwin, P., Lowry, K., Laporta, J., & Martens, L. (2002). A Life Needs Model of Pediatric Service Delivery. Phys Occup Ther Pediatr Physical & Occupational Therapy in Pediatr...
The Effects of a Cardiac Rehabilitation Program Tailored for Women on Global Quality o... - 0 views
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Beckie, T., Beckstead, J. (2010) aimed to study was to focus on the quality of life among women in a traditional cardiac rehabilitation program compared to those completing a tailored program that included motivational interviewing of behavior changes. The study included 252 participants over that age of 21 with myocardial infarction, Angina, CABG, and PCI were studied 3 days a week for 6 months. The participants were divided into two groups. The experimental group included the tailored program and motivational interviewing and the control group used a traditional cardiac rehabilitation program. The study had multiple limitations that included all women were of one ethnicity from a single institution in southeastern U.S. Lastly, studying the efficacy of a program like this is difficult and it is unaware to know if the treatments observed would persist beyond the 6 months. The tailored group showed a positive influence on the subjects QOL. Women with CHD may be better served by first identifying the important psychological and psychosocial variables that influence QOL.
Occupational Engagement in Persons With Schizophrenia: Relationships to Self-Related Va... - 0 views
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This study was designed to explore the relationships between occupational engagement and the issues of self-related variables, psychiatric symptoms, and quality of life. It was found that individuals in higher levels of occupational engagement showed fewer psychiatric symptoms and improved quality of life. It is important for occupational therapists to provide support in successful engagement in various occupations for clients who have been diagnosed with schizophrenia.
Occupational Therapy Interventions for Recovery in the Areas of Community Integration a... - 1 views
This systematic review looks into research that reviews the effectiveness of interventions for community integration and normative life roles for patients with serious mental illness. The review lo...
Effect of Life Review Writing on Depressive Symptoms in Older Adults: A Randomized Cont... - 0 views
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This article, published by the American Journal of Occupational Therapy is titled Effect of Life Review Writing on Depressive Symptoms in Older Adults: A Randomized Controlled Trial. This article discusses ways in which occupational therapy practitioners can intervene to assist individuals who are experiencing symptoms of depression. It also discusses how life reviews can be beneficial in reducing depressive symptoms in the older adult population.
Occupational Therapy: Meeting the needs of families of people with Autism Spectrum Diso... - 0 views
Kuhaneck, H. M., & Watling, R. (2015). Occupational Therapy: Meeting the needs of families of people with Autism Spectrum Disorder. American Journal of Occupational Therapy, 69, 6905170010p1-690517...
Satisfaction with life among veterans with spinal cord injuries completing multidiscipl... - 0 views
http://web.a.ebscohost.com/ehost/pdfviewer/pdfviewer?vid=6&sid=28a1b94c-8389-4d22-8f8e-0740ecbc1a08%40sessionmgr4008 This article provided an overview of factors that contribute to Veteran's satisf...
Relationship of Life Satisfaction to Impairment, Disability, and Handicap Among Persons... - 0 views
http://www.archives-pmr.org/article/0003-9993(92)90190-8/pdf This study examined life satisfaction among community-dwelling individuals with SCI. There is a lower reported level of satisfaction wit...
Animal-Assisted Therapies and Dementia: A Systematic Mapping Review Using the Lived Env... - 0 views
https://ajot.aota.org/article.aspx?articleid=2645783&resultClick=3 The authors mapped the literature on animal-assisted therapies (AATs) and institutionalized adults with dementia onto the Lived E...
Quality of Life Perspectives of People With Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis and Their Car... - 0 views
https://ajot.aota.org/article.aspx?articleid=2614806&resultClick=3 This study explored differences in perspectives on quality of life (QOL) between people affected by amyotrophic lateral sclerosis...
Sustainable enhancement in clients who perceive the Tree Theme Method® as a p... - 0 views
I chose this article because of the implications this study may have on the psychosocial needs of patients particularly in a mental health setting with individuals suffering from mental illness. T...
Occupational Therapy Interventions for Chronic Diseases: A Scoping Review - 1 views
* Hand, C., Law, M., & McColl, M.A. (2011). Occupational therapy for interventions for chronic diseases: A scoping review. American Journal of Occupational Therapy, 65, 428-436. Doi: 10.5014/ajot.2...
Clinical Reasoning inı Occupational Therapy:ı An Integrative Reviewı - 0 views
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This article discusses three types of clinical reasoning often used with occupational therapy practitioners. These types include scientific, narrative, and pragmatic. The main questions brought up by the authors were what is clinical reasoning and how does it influence practice?, what can we do to increase clinical reasoning skills?, and do views of clinical reasoning work in the reality of practice?. Aspects that influence use of clinical reasoning included the therapists views of OT, therapists life knowledge, ability to carry out treatments, and interest in patients and profession. It is important to understand what types of clinical reasoning are being utilized in particular practice contexts in order to help with the creation of staff and self development models.