Pub Date : 2024-04-16DOI: 10.1177/03080226241246511
Leanne Field, Liana Nagy, Tarnya Knaggs, Johnny Collett
Introduction:Despite practice guidelines, professionals do not feel confident in implementing positive risk-taking. This may be due to the guidance provided.Method:A scoping review of current organisational guidance for the professional practice of positive risk-taking within Adult Social Care services for people with a physical disability. Guidelines were obtained from Local Authorities in England in October 2020. The data were extracted using TIDieR to describe positive risk-taking as an intervention. The quality of the guidelines was assessed using AGREE II.Findings:In all, 36 Local Authorities responded out of 106 contacted. A total of 21 documents were included for review. Substantial variability was found in terminology, definitions and risk grading between documents. The greatest consistency was found in how to implement a positive risk-taking intervention. Consistency was also found in the policy that documents cited. There was little reference to evidence to support intervention components. Overall, AGREE II quality scores were low and stakeholder involvement, specifically with regard to the views and preferences of service users, was largely absent.Conclusion:There is a need for a greater consensus to guide the professional practice of positive risk-taking. Determining the extent of current evidence and establishing an evidence base may facilitate more consistent guidelines and support professionals’ confidence in implementing positive risk-taking.
{"title":"Positive risk-taking within social care for adults with physical disabilities: A review of guidelines in practice in England","authors":"Leanne Field, Liana Nagy, Tarnya Knaggs, Johnny Collett","doi":"10.1177/03080226241246511","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1177/03080226241246511","url":null,"abstract":"Introduction:Despite practice guidelines, professionals do not feel confident in implementing positive risk-taking. This may be due to the guidance provided.Method:A scoping review of current organisational guidance for the professional practice of positive risk-taking within Adult Social Care services for people with a physical disability. Guidelines were obtained from Local Authorities in England in October 2020. The data were extracted using TIDieR to describe positive risk-taking as an intervention. The quality of the guidelines was assessed using AGREE II.Findings:In all, 36 Local Authorities responded out of 106 contacted. A total of 21 documents were included for review. Substantial variability was found in terminology, definitions and risk grading between documents. The greatest consistency was found in how to implement a positive risk-taking intervention. Consistency was also found in the policy that documents cited. There was little reference to evidence to support intervention components. Overall, AGREE II quality scores were low and stakeholder involvement, specifically with regard to the views and preferences of service users, was largely absent.Conclusion:There is a need for a greater consensus to guide the professional practice of positive risk-taking. Determining the extent of current evidence and establishing an evidence base may facilitate more consistent guidelines and support professionals’ confidence in implementing positive risk-taking.","PeriodicalId":49096,"journal":{"name":"British Journal of Occupational Therapy","volume":"16 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":1.3,"publicationDate":"2024-04-16","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"140615530","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Purpose:This study aimed to evaluate the validity, reliability, and feasibility of the Persian version of the Relative Mastery Scale as a measure of the Occupational Adaptation Model in caregivers of people with multiple sclerosis.Method:In a cross-sectional study, after translation, face and content validity, the caregivers completed the Relative Mastery Scale and the Canadian Occupational Performance Measure. Expanded Disability Status Scale for people with multiple sclerosis was reported by neurologist. Also, convergent validity, internal consistency, test–retest reliability, and exploratory factor analyses were evaluated.Results:A total of 150 caregivers completed both instruments. Cronbach’s α = 0.852 and ICC = 0.838 were good. The convergent validity of the total Relative Mastery Scale score was confirmed with a significant correlation with Canadian Occupational Performance Measure ( r > 0.67, p < 0.001) and Expanded Disability Status Scale score ( r > 0.34, p < 0.001). The Persian-Relative Mastery Scale was found as a multidimensional instrument with three items that appeared to be redundant.Conclusion:The Persian-Relative Mastery Scale had acceptable reliability and validity for evaluating mastery in Persian-speaker caregivers.
目的：本研究旨在评估波斯语版相对掌握量表作为多发性硬化症患者护理人员职业适应模型测量方法的有效性、可靠性和可行性。方法：在一项横断面研究中，经过翻译、面效和内容效度验证后，护理人员完成了相对掌握量表和加拿大职业表现测量法。神经科医生报告了多发性硬化症患者残疾状况扩展量表。结果：共有 150 名护理人员完成了这两份问卷。Cronbach'sα=0.852，ICC=0.838，结果良好。相对掌握量表的总分与加拿大职业表现测量（Canadian Occupational Performance Measure）（r > 0.67, p < 0.001）和残疾状况扩展量表（Expanded Disability Status Scale）（r > 0.34, p < 0.001）具有显著的相关性，这证实了相对掌握量表的收敛效度。结论：波斯语相对掌握量表在评估波斯语护理人员的掌握情况方面具有可接受的信度和效度。
{"title":"Psychometric evaluation and feasibility of the Persian-Relative Mastery Scale in the caregivers","authors":"Afsoon Hassani Mehraban, Fatemeh Motaharinezhad, Setareh Ghahari, Laleh Lajevardi, Mohammad Mohebbirad","doi":"10.1177/03080226241246137","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1177/03080226241246137","url":null,"abstract":"Purpose:This study aimed to evaluate the validity, reliability, and feasibility of the Persian version of the Relative Mastery Scale as a measure of the Occupational Adaptation Model in caregivers of people with multiple sclerosis.Method:In a cross-sectional study, after translation, face and content validity, the caregivers completed the Relative Mastery Scale and the Canadian Occupational Performance Measure. Expanded Disability Status Scale for people with multiple sclerosis was reported by neurologist. Also, convergent validity, internal consistency, test–retest reliability, and exploratory factor analyses were evaluated.Results:A total of 150 caregivers completed both instruments. Cronbach’s α = 0.852 and ICC = 0.838 were good. The convergent validity of the total Relative Mastery Scale score was confirmed with a significant correlation with Canadian Occupational Performance Measure ( r > 0.67, p < 0.001) and Expanded Disability Status Scale score ( r > 0.34, p < 0.001). The Persian-Relative Mastery Scale was found as a multidimensional instrument with three items that appeared to be redundant.Conclusion:The Persian-Relative Mastery Scale had acceptable reliability and validity for evaluating mastery in Persian-speaker caregivers.","PeriodicalId":49096,"journal":{"name":"British Journal of Occupational Therapy","volume":"53 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":1.3,"publicationDate":"2024-04-13","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"140595902","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Pub Date : 2024-04-13DOI: 10.1177/03080226241246139
Karina M. Dancza, Corrine Hoo, Jacintha Goh Xin En, Jervyn Charity Tan, Lee Shu Hui, Rialyn Fae Lagui Masaoy, Ong Chooi Yin, Pay Pei Qi, Sharmaine Yong Mei Xing
Introduction:Practice education is a crucial component of occupational therapy education, providing students with hands-on experience in real-world settings. Supervisors play a vital role in shaping students’ learning experiences, and the Professional Learning through Useful Support Framework, developed in the United Kingdom, serves as a guide for supervisors. However, its applicability in different cultural contexts remains uncertain. This qualitative study explores the perspectives and experiences of supervisors in Singapore who used the Professional Learning through Useful Support Framework to guide their supervision of students.Method:Nine new and five experienced supervisors participated in semi-structured interviews, during a 7-week practice education period. Interviews were transcribed and analysed using template analysis.Findings:Three themes were developed: The Professional Learning through Useful Support Framework brought awareness to supervisors’ supervisory techniques and guided their actions; The Professional Learning through Useful Support Framework gave permission to use a range of supervisory strategies; and The Professional Learning through Useful Support Framework could be used as a catalyst for enhancing support for supervisors.Conclusion:The Professional Learning through Useful Support Framework positively influenced supervisor communication and encouraged a purposeful approach to student supervision. Challenges emerged in implementing the concept of ‘safe failure’ due to cultural attitudes towards success, necessitating cultural adaptation. The study suggests introducing educational opportunities and ongoing support to use the Framework to enhance supervisor skills.
{"title":"Using the PLUS Framework to support supervisors to make the most of practice education supervision: Experiences from Singapore","authors":"Karina M. Dancza, Corrine Hoo, Jacintha Goh Xin En, Jervyn Charity Tan, Lee Shu Hui, Rialyn Fae Lagui Masaoy, Ong Chooi Yin, Pay Pei Qi, Sharmaine Yong Mei Xing","doi":"10.1177/03080226241246139","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1177/03080226241246139","url":null,"abstract":"Introduction:Practice education is a crucial component of occupational therapy education, providing students with hands-on experience in real-world settings. Supervisors play a vital role in shaping students’ learning experiences, and the Professional Learning through Useful Support Framework, developed in the United Kingdom, serves as a guide for supervisors. However, its applicability in different cultural contexts remains uncertain. This qualitative study explores the perspectives and experiences of supervisors in Singapore who used the Professional Learning through Useful Support Framework to guide their supervision of students.Method:Nine new and five experienced supervisors participated in semi-structured interviews, during a 7-week practice education period. Interviews were transcribed and analysed using template analysis.Findings:Three themes were developed: The Professional Learning through Useful Support Framework brought awareness to supervisors’ supervisory techniques and guided their actions; The Professional Learning through Useful Support Framework gave permission to use a range of supervisory strategies; and The Professional Learning through Useful Support Framework could be used as a catalyst for enhancing support for supervisors.Conclusion:The Professional Learning through Useful Support Framework positively influenced supervisor communication and encouraged a purposeful approach to student supervision. Challenges emerged in implementing the concept of ‘safe failure’ due to cultural attitudes towards success, necessitating cultural adaptation. The study suggests introducing educational opportunities and ongoing support to use the Framework to enhance supervisor skills.","PeriodicalId":49096,"journal":{"name":"British Journal of Occupational Therapy","volume":"26 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":1.3,"publicationDate":"2024-04-13","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"140595691","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Pub Date : 2024-04-12DOI: 10.1177/03080226241246138
Anello Sara, Diletta Maria Pisaniello, Pier Carlo Battain
Introduction:Post-stroke depression is a frequent but under-diagnosed condition. Nevertheless, it impacts participation in activities of daily living (ADLs) and the rehabilitation process. The aim of this study is to analyze the influence of post-stroke depression on participation in ADLs and on occupational therapy (OT) intervention in adults.Methods:An observational study was conducted through a survey. The questionnaire covered OTs view about the influence of post-stroke depression on ADLs and occupational therapy treatment. Data collected by online questionnaire were analyzed through STATA®, using a mixed method. Quantitative data were analyzed through descriptive statistics. Qualitative data were analyzed by thematic analysis.Results:Sixty-three surveys were valid. Stroke adults manifest hopelessness toward the future, crying and nervousness (“often” / “always” >50%). They have often worse occupational performance than patients with stable mood (55.56%), especially in self-care activities (35.92%). The performance limiting factors are low volition (41%), reduced motor skills (30%), and reduced cognitive skills (19%). OT intervention with these patients aims to increase volition (21.30%), recover roles (16.61%), and improve self-care activities (14.08%).Conclusion:Mood disorders negatively affect participation in ADLs and OT intervention. This study highlights the importance of volitional factors in promoting occupational engagement and provides guidance for OT treatment. Further investigation through specific studies appears necessary.
{"title":"Post-stroke depression, activities of daily living, and occupational therapy intervention: An observational survey","authors":"Anello Sara, Diletta Maria Pisaniello, Pier Carlo Battain","doi":"10.1177/03080226241246138","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1177/03080226241246138","url":null,"abstract":"Introduction:Post-stroke depression is a frequent but under-diagnosed condition. Nevertheless, it impacts participation in activities of daily living (ADLs) and the rehabilitation process. The aim of this study is to analyze the influence of post-stroke depression on participation in ADLs and on occupational therapy (OT) intervention in adults.Methods:An observational study was conducted through a survey. The questionnaire covered OTs view about the influence of post-stroke depression on ADLs and occupational therapy treatment. Data collected by online questionnaire were analyzed through STATA<jats:sup>®</jats:sup>, using a mixed method. Quantitative data were analyzed through descriptive statistics. Qualitative data were analyzed by thematic analysis.Results:Sixty-three surveys were valid. Stroke adults manifest hopelessness toward the future, crying and nervousness (“often” / “always” >50%). They have often worse occupational performance than patients with stable mood (55.56%), especially in self-care activities (35.92%). The performance limiting factors are low volition (41%), reduced motor skills (30%), and reduced cognitive skills (19%). OT intervention with these patients aims to increase volition (21.30%), recover roles (16.61%), and improve self-care activities (14.08%).Conclusion:Mood disorders negatively affect participation in ADLs and OT intervention. This study highlights the importance of volitional factors in promoting occupational engagement and provides guidance for OT treatment. Further investigation through specific studies appears necessary.","PeriodicalId":49096,"journal":{"name":"British Journal of Occupational Therapy","volume":"1 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":1.3,"publicationDate":"2024-04-12","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"140595878","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Pub Date : 2024-04-09DOI: 10.1177/03080226241241221
Margaret McGrath, Anne Honey, Yvonne Codd, John V Rider, Rodolfo Morrison, Carla Matta Abizeid, Hiba Zein, Hwei Lan Tan, So Sin Sim, Farahiyah Wan Yunus, Muhammad Hibatullah Romli, Evelina Pituch
{"title":"Every parent matters: The value of a parent-centric approach to supporting parenting occupations and roles","authors":"Margaret McGrath, Anne Honey, Yvonne Codd, John V Rider, Rodolfo Morrison, Carla Matta Abizeid, Hiba Zein, Hwei Lan Tan, So Sin Sim, Farahiyah Wan Yunus, Muhammad Hibatullah Romli, Evelina Pituch","doi":"10.1177/03080226241241221","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1177/03080226241241221","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":49096,"journal":{"name":"British Journal of Occupational Therapy","volume":"19 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":1.3,"publicationDate":"2024-04-09","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"140595879","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Pub Date : 2024-04-03DOI: 10.1177/03080226241241990
Monique M Keller, Roline Barnes, Corlia Brandt
Introduction:Metacarpal fractures are viewed as minor injuries, potentially leading to reduced hand function and productivity, especially in working-age people. The study aimed to develop and finalise a second to fifth metacarpal fractures clinical hand rehabilitation guideline.Methods:A three-round eDelphi method, employing REDCap questionnaires and informed by a previous clinical hand rehabilitation guideline, facilitated expert consensus. Experience and qualifications guided expert selection. Consensus was defined as 75% or more experts selecting four or five on a Likert scale or ‘yes’ in ‘yes/no’ questions. Open-ended responses were incorporated, following Conducting and Reporting of Delphi Studies recommendations.Results:Fifteen experts specialising in hand injury management, including orthopaedic surgeons, occupational therapists and physiotherapists, were invited to participate, with attrition of one expert in three rounds. In Round 1, 10 (28.5%), Round 2, 6 (18%) and Round 3, 16 (36%) guideline statements were accepted. Consensus was reached for including grasp types in rehabilitation; activities of daily living (ADLs) types under light, medium and heavy categories; time when early active mobilisation should commence and splint types after conservative management, K-wires and surgical fixation.Conclusion:The finalised clinical hand rehabilitation guideline based on the Occupational Therapy Intervention Process Model (OTIPM) framework may benefit occupation return.
{"title":"Development of a clinical hand rehabilitation guideline for second to fifth metacarpal fracture rehabilitation: A Delphi method","authors":"Monique M Keller, Roline Barnes, Corlia Brandt","doi":"10.1177/03080226241241990","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1177/03080226241241990","url":null,"abstract":"Introduction:Metacarpal fractures are viewed as minor injuries, potentially leading to reduced hand function and productivity, especially in working-age people. The study aimed to develop and finalise a second to fifth metacarpal fractures clinical hand rehabilitation guideline.Methods:A three-round eDelphi method, employing REDCap questionnaires and informed by a previous clinical hand rehabilitation guideline, facilitated expert consensus. Experience and qualifications guided expert selection. Consensus was defined as 75% or more experts selecting four or five on a Likert scale or ‘yes’ in ‘yes/no’ questions. Open-ended responses were incorporated, following Conducting and Reporting of Delphi Studies recommendations.Results:Fifteen experts specialising in hand injury management, including orthopaedic surgeons, occupational therapists and physiotherapists, were invited to participate, with attrition of one expert in three rounds. In Round 1, 10 (28.5%), Round 2, 6 (18%) and Round 3, 16 (36%) guideline statements were accepted. Consensus was reached for including grasp types in rehabilitation; activities of daily living (ADLs) types under light, medium and heavy categories; time when early active mobilisation should commence and splint types after conservative management, K-wires and surgical fixation.Conclusion:The finalised clinical hand rehabilitation guideline based on the Occupational Therapy Intervention Process Model (OTIPM) framework may benefit occupation return.","PeriodicalId":49096,"journal":{"name":"British Journal of Occupational Therapy","volume":"32 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":1.3,"publicationDate":"2024-04-03","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"140595813","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Pub Date : 2024-04-01DOI: 10.1177/03080226241229370
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Pub Date : 2024-03-28DOI: 10.1177/03080226241239564
Kate Cowen, Tracy Collins, Susan Carr, Gemma Wilson Menzfeld
Background:Social participation activities, an important area of occupation, have been effective in reducing social isolation and loneliness. However, most attendees are women, warranting the need to explore older men’s social participation needs.Methods:Qualitative methods, including interviews and a collaborative workshop, were used to explore the research aim. Public involvement included establishing partnerships with six staff from four community organisations and twelve older men. The project was informed by a steering committee. The steering group offered insight into all aspects of the research except analysis, which was performed thematically.Findings:Intergenerational engagements and the appropriate environment to establish connections with their communities were highlighted as beneficial to men. However, there is a lack of appropriate local spaces to connect communities through social participation. This suggests the need for occupational therapists to diversify their roles, moving beyond the individual and into community development.Conclusions:Occupational therapists’ unique and varied skill set, including the understanding of the profound impact of the environment on occupational engagement and, thus, well-being would offer valuable contributions to community development roles, including the built environment to ensure all communities have places for connection where individuals of all ages can thrive.
{"title":"The role of Occupational Therapy in community development to combat social isolation and loneliness","authors":"Kate Cowen, Tracy Collins, Susan Carr, Gemma Wilson Menzfeld","doi":"10.1177/03080226241239564","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1177/03080226241239564","url":null,"abstract":"Background:Social participation activities, an important area of occupation, have been effective in reducing social isolation and loneliness. However, most attendees are women, warranting the need to explore older men’s social participation needs.Methods:Qualitative methods, including interviews and a collaborative workshop, were used to explore the research aim. Public involvement included establishing partnerships with six staff from four community organisations and twelve older men. The project was informed by a steering committee. The steering group offered insight into all aspects of the research except analysis, which was performed thematically.Findings:Intergenerational engagements and the appropriate environment to establish connections with their communities were highlighted as beneficial to men. However, there is a lack of appropriate local spaces to connect communities through social participation. This suggests the need for occupational therapists to diversify their roles, moving beyond the individual and into community development.Conclusions:Occupational therapists’ unique and varied skill set, including the understanding of the profound impact of the environment on occupational engagement and, thus, well-being would offer valuable contributions to community development roles, including the built environment to ensure all communities have places for connection where individuals of all ages can thrive.","PeriodicalId":49096,"journal":{"name":"British Journal of Occupational Therapy","volume":"74 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":1.3,"publicationDate":"2024-03-28","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"140323287","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Pub Date : 2024-03-21DOI: 10.1177/03080226241239563
Chia-Hui Hung, Mei-Hsiang Chen, Shih-Chen Fan
Introduction:Integrating assistive technology (AT) into occupational therapy (OT) education is critical to educating students to utilize AT to enhance individual independence. This study aims to describe the development of a science, technology, engineering, arts, and mathematics (STEAM)-based AT curriculum in OT and evaluate its effectiveness using the Kirkpatrick model.Methods:An 18-week STEAM-based AT curriculum was created with lectures, hands-on activities, and a simulation exam. A one-group pretest–posttest observational study was undertaken with 40 undergraduate students to gauge its effectiveness. Their professionalism was evaluated using a multidimensional checklist, whereas a satisfaction survey gathered their feedback on the curriculum experience.Results:Level 1: Participants reported high satisfaction (mean = 4.61, SD = 0.36), with a 97.5% agreement. Level 2: 95% ( n = 38) passed the AT curriculum exam. Level 3: Therapists and patients expressed satisfaction with participants’ AT skills (therapists: t(39) = 12.22, p < 0.001; patients: t(39) = 8.84, p < 0.001). Level 4: Participants showed significant improvement in professionalism ( t(39) = 16.45, p < 0.001). Lastly, using the Kirkpatrick model, the STEAM-based AT curriculum passed the evaluation.Conclusions:The STEAM-based AT curriculum in OT enhances professionalism and potentially boosts patient satisfaction with AT services provision.
{"title":"Enhancing occupational therapy education: Evaluating the impact of a STEAM-based assistive technology curriculum using Kirkpatrick’s four-level model","authors":"Chia-Hui Hung, Mei-Hsiang Chen, Shih-Chen Fan","doi":"10.1177/03080226241239563","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1177/03080226241239563","url":null,"abstract":"Introduction:Integrating assistive technology (AT) into occupational therapy (OT) education is critical to educating students to utilize AT to enhance individual independence. This study aims to describe the development of a science, technology, engineering, arts, and mathematics (STEAM)-based AT curriculum in OT and evaluate its effectiveness using the Kirkpatrick model.Methods:An 18-week STEAM-based AT curriculum was created with lectures, hands-on activities, and a simulation exam. A one-group pretest–posttest observational study was undertaken with 40 undergraduate students to gauge its effectiveness. Their professionalism was evaluated using a multidimensional checklist, whereas a satisfaction survey gathered their feedback on the curriculum experience.Results:Level 1: Participants reported high satisfaction (mean = 4.61, SD = 0.36), with a 97.5% agreement. Level 2: 95% ( n = 38) passed the AT curriculum exam. Level 3: Therapists and patients expressed satisfaction with participants’ AT skills (therapists: t(39) = 12.22, p < 0.001; patients: t(39) = 8.84, p < 0.001). Level 4: Participants showed significant improvement in professionalism ( t(39) = 16.45, p < 0.001). Lastly, using the Kirkpatrick model, the STEAM-based AT curriculum passed the evaluation.Conclusions:The STEAM-based AT curriculum in OT enhances professionalism and potentially boosts patient satisfaction with AT services provision.","PeriodicalId":49096,"journal":{"name":"British Journal of Occupational Therapy","volume":"3 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":1.3,"publicationDate":"2024-03-21","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"140198868","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Pub Date : 2024-03-19DOI: 10.1177/03080226241233112
Joanna Apps, Stephen Webb, Eve Hutton
Introduction:Parent/carers of disabled children want timely and personalized support. Research suggests that technology may address some limitations associated with traditional methods of communication with therapists (e.g. letter, telephone). This exploratory study examined United Kingdom (UK) parents and carers views on the use of digital technology (i.e. computers/phones) in supporting their child and the potential for its greater use in the care of children with complex needs.Methods:An online survey was distributed via special schools and support forums/networks. Questions explored use of and attitudes to digital technology in the care of children with complex needs. Descriptive statistical analyses and content analyses were undertaken on the data.Results:Respondents were 43 parents/carers whose children used rehabilitation services prior to the COVID-19 pandemic. The majority used digital technology frequently to support their child and saw the potential for greater use in rehabilitation services – provided this was not at the expense of in-person therapist contact.Conclusion:Parents and carers held positive views of digital technology as a tool to support their child and enhance rehabilitation services. Recommendations include regular service consultation on parental/child attitudes to digital service delivery and longitudinal studies to assess related health outcomes.
{"title":"Parents’ and carers’ attitudes to the use of digital technology and its role in the care of children with complex needs","authors":"Joanna Apps, Stephen Webb, Eve Hutton","doi":"10.1177/03080226241233112","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1177/03080226241233112","url":null,"abstract":"Introduction:Parent/carers of disabled children want timely and personalized support. Research suggests that technology may address some limitations associated with traditional methods of communication with therapists (e.g. letter, telephone). This exploratory study examined United Kingdom (UK) parents and carers views on the use of digital technology (i.e. computers/phones) in supporting their child and the potential for its greater use in the care of children with complex needs.Methods:An online survey was distributed via special schools and support forums/networks. Questions explored use of and attitudes to digital technology in the care of children with complex needs. Descriptive statistical analyses and content analyses were undertaken on the data.Results:Respondents were 43 parents/carers whose children used rehabilitation services prior to the COVID-19 pandemic. The majority used digital technology frequently to support their child and saw the potential for greater use in rehabilitation services – provided this was not at the expense of in-person therapist contact.Conclusion:Parents and carers held positive views of digital technology as a tool to support their child and enhance rehabilitation services. Recommendations include regular service consultation on parental/child attitudes to digital service delivery and longitudinal studies to assess related health outcomes.","PeriodicalId":49096,"journal":{"name":"British Journal of Occupational Therapy","volume":"26 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":1.3,"publicationDate":"2024-03-19","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"140172218","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
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