Psychosocial - 1 views
In regards to every client receiving Occupational Therapy services across all settings, psychosocial dimensions of human performance are fundamental. OT bases a majority of its treatment on occupa...
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Psychological Adjustment Following Traumatic Spinal Cord Injury: A Study Using the Psyc... - 0 views
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kristenetris on 09 Aug 17This study was performed to identify the ability for individuals to adjust following spinal cord injury and acute rehabilitation treatment using the PAIS, the psychological adjustment to illness scale. Although this article is dated 1991- I feel that it has extreme relevance to the population. Specifically results of this study were extremely variable, some individuals were able to adjust without difficulty while others reported extreme difficulty with the major life change. I feel that this can be applicable to any traumatic injury--even outside of spinal cord in that experiences and adaption can be very individualized and should be approached as such. (Exactly why OT's approach to individuality and looking at the person as a whole is so crucial following a traumatic injury)
Professionalism in physician assistant, physical therapist, occupational therapist, cli... - 0 views
Noronha, S., M.D., Anderson, Deborah,P.T., EdD., Lee, M. M., PhD., Krumdick, N. D., PhD., Irwin, Kent E,P.T., D.H.S., Burton-Hess, J., . . . Workman, G. M., PhD. (2016). Professionalism in physicia...
Occupational therapy services in the promotion of psychological and social aspects of m... - 0 views
Kannenberg, Kathleen, MA,O.T.R./L., C.C.M., Amini, Deborah, EdD,O.T.R./L., C.H.T., Hartmann, Kimberly, PhD,O.T.R./L., F.A.O.T.A., & DeLany, Janet, DEd,O.T.R./L., F.A.O.T.A. (2010). Occupational the...
music and mental health.pdf - 0 views
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Individuals experiencing mental health disorders are susceptible to impairments in occupational functioning due to decreased concentration, memory, thought processes, insight, judgement, decision-making, reality orientation, regulating emotions, understanding perception, motivation, and psycho-motor activity. This is a quantitative study out of the South American Journal of Occupation Therapy that studied the effects of slow vs. fast tempo of music on symptoms of psychosis during occupation. There were 160 individuals with diagnosed psychological disorders in a psych hospital in South Africa. The subjects participated in a leatherwork activity while listening to either fast paced/upbeat music or low tempo/slow music. Attention/focus, ability to follow instructions, directedness towards the activity, and motivation were measured in groups of individuals who had psycho-motor agitation or psycho-motor inhibition psychosis. The study found that listening to music during an activity has the ability to improve all three variables in both agitation and inhibited-motor psychosis. Fast-paced tempo significantly improves attention in individuals with inhibited motor-psychosis. The ability to follow instructions improved in both fast and slow tempo music for both agitated and inhibited individuals. Directedness and motivation did not significantly improve in any of the groups. This study indicates that music can improve the ability to perform occupations and activities in individuals with mental health disorders. Music is very individualized and it may be difficult for OT practitioners to work with groups of individuals when introducing music. IT is important for an OT to gather a good understanding of a patient's preferences and determine if they would be a good candidate for the use of music during therapy. More research is recommended in this area to further determine the effects of music on occupation in this population.
Psychological Adjustment after SCI: Useful Strategies for Health Professionals - 0 views
http://www.aci.health.nsw.gov.au/__data/assets/pdf_file/0010/155197/Psychosocial-Adjustment.pdf This document provides health professionals with a plan to work with patients who have acquired a SC...
The Psychosocial Drought - 5 views
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Educational of practitioners in psychology, saying we are lacking in this part of education...Do you agree?! -
Educational of practitioners in psychology, saying we are lacking in this part of education...Do you agree?!
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According to this author, occupational therapy practitioners lack the appropriate knowledge and education concerning how to address psychosocial needs. The author states that two of the most common complaints occupational therapy practitioners have is motivation and compliance issues with patients, which is directly linked to therapeutic use of self, which is fundamental to psychosocial skills. Having training in psychosocial services is one of the biggest differences that separate occupational therapists from physical therapists. The author highlights that without adequate knowledge in addressing psychosocial needs occupational therapy practitioners cannot effectively treat patients from a holistic standpoint.
Psychosocial and emotional sequelae of individuals with traumatic brain injury: a liter... - 0 views
The psychosocial deficits, such as loneliness, decreased social interaction, and depression following TBI, can have a negative impact on recovery and community reintegration. These psychosocial nee...
The Needs of Patients with Arthritis: The Patient's Perspective - 1 views
This study identified the concerns and learning interests of patients with arthritis. The most frequently reported concern of the 197 patients included in this study was that on worsening of condi...
Are Occupational Therapists in Acute General Hospitals Addressing Psychological Wellbeing? - 0 views
Research has shown that anxiety and depression affect a high percentage of individuals with long-term physical conditions, however these conditions often go undiagnosed. The article discusses the ...
Treating Dementia: The Complementing Team Approach of Occupational Therapy and Psychology - 1 views
A collaborative approach between occupational therapists and psychologists has been developed in order to provide the highest quality of care to those individuals with dementia. Occupational thera...
Psychological and Behavioral Aspects of Complex Regional Pain Syndrome Management - 0 views
http://journals.lww.com/clinicalpain/Abstract/2006/06000/Psychological_and_Behavioral_Aspects_of_Complex.5.aspx This is an abstract to an article I read on campus a while ago for an assignment bu...
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...
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.
Executive Dysfunction and Depressive Symptoms Associated With Reduced Participation of ... - 0 views
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The findings of this article showed that those with CHF reported significant reductions in participation in all four domains. The main domain was activity retention (leisure, IADLs and social). Results for depression, cognition, and participation showed that those with CHF have functioning problems and depressive symptoms were present. However, there was no correlation between memory and attention performance. This study was limited to the sample size because it was less than 30. It also stated few participants did not complete the study because of fatigue and scheduling issues, but it never stated how many dropped out. This may affect population validity of the study because it is unknown if there was mortality. Also, the 27 subjects used were all from the same hospital (convenient sample) and this may also pose a threat to population validity. The results of the study suggest that management of CHF should expand in focus from physical functioning and physically demanding activities to consider cognitive and psychological functioning in the context of all life situations. Occupational therapy can play a vital role in helping those with CHF and their psychosocial impairments (decreasing depression), while getting them back into the community and functioning in their everyday tasks, which may also reduce symptoms of depression. I used this article because the facility I'm at now admits a lot of cardiac patients and many have depressive symptoms as they are recovering from their cardiac impairments and returning to their everyday lives in the community.
Managed Mental Health Care: Reflections in a Time of Turmoil - 1 views
The consumer's growing acceptance of treatment for those with mental health issues and substance abuse problems have increased the demand for services in these areas. However, even though there is ...
The Effects of a Cardiac Rehabilitation Program Tailored for Women on Global Quality o... - 0 views
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This study aimed 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 Therapy Interventions for Chronic Diseases: A Scoping Review - 0 views
This article is a systematic review of community treatment for chronic disease. I found this interesting because almost all patients I saw in the hospital has at least one chronic condition. This a...
Therapeutic strategies used by occupational therapists in self-care training: a qualita... - 0 views
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The aim of this qualitative study was to describe what characterizes the therapeutic strategies used by occupational therapists during self-care training.Twelve occupational therapists working with clients who had had a stroke (n=6) or spinal cord injury (n=6) were interviewed and asked to tell a therapeutic story focusing on the self-care training process of one client. Data were transcribed and analyzed using the Empirical, Phenomenological, Psychological (EPP) method, a qualitative method. Findings showed that the occupational therapists' strategies focused primarily on how to create a relationship built on trust with their clients, how to find the right way to motivate clients, how to support the setting of goals, and how to provide enabling occupational experience and adjust training to the needs of the client, rather than focusing on teaching clients how to use technical and compensatory strategies.One conclusion from this study is that occupational therapists could, through understanding the individual's unique situation, vary their strategies and adapt themselves to meeting clients' experiences and needs during self-care training.
Psychosocial Needs - 2 views
An increasing amount of evidence indicates the potential benefits of exercise with cancer patients. Research shows that patients participating in exercise programs, such as those provided in occupa...