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The American Journal of Occupational Therapy
Importance: The mental health crisis among college graduate students requires cost-effective inte... more Importance: The mental health crisis among college graduate students requires cost-effective interventions to support the increasing number of students experiencing negative mental health symptoms. Objective: To assess the effects of a canine-assisted intervention (CAI) on student well-being, including quality of life (QOL), stress, anxiety, occupational performance, and adjustment to the graduate college student role. Design: Random assignment to a treatment or control group. Setting: College campus. Participants: A total of 104 college student participants were randomly assigned to either the treatment (n = 53) or control (n = 51) condition. Intervention: Treatment consisted of 35-min weekly sessions over 6 wk. Outcomes and Measures: QOL, stress, anxiety, and occupational role. Results: An analysis of covariance revealed that, compared with participants in the control condition, participants who interacted with therapy dogs had significantly higher self-reports of QOL (p < .001...
Michigan Family Review, 2013
The purpose of this study was to understand the lived experiences of family caregivers of persons... more The purpose of this study was to understand the lived experiences of family caregivers of persons with dementia in accessing resources as the disease progresses, using four focus groups. Findings indicate differences in caregiver needs by stage of dementia of the care recipient. Service professionals noted family-level dynamics as possibly hindering care and voiced concern with limited mental health services. The need to educate caregivers on the scope of available services and applicable information was clear.
The Open Journal of Occupational Therapy, 2015
People with spinal cord injuries secondary to gunshot wounds present with many unique occupationa... more People with spinal cord injuries secondary to gunshot wounds present with many unique occupational challenges in terms of their overall health and well-being, and often live in violent cultures that limit occupational performance. Further awareness and understanding of this subgroup can enable occupational therapists to develop appropriate strategies needed to address the many challenges faced by this population. An in-depth understanding of cultural competence is necessary in the identification, planning, and delivery of appropriate and effective treatment. Further, a case example demonstrates the significant influence occupational therapy can achieve in this area of practice.
American Journal of Occupational Therapy, 2013
Cognitive load theory is a field of research used to improve the learning of complex cognitive ta... more Cognitive load theory is a field of research used to improve the learning of complex cognitive tasks by matching instruction to the learner’s cognitive architecture. We used an experimental posttest control-group design to test the effectiveness of instruction designed to reduce cognitive load (CL) and improve instructional effectiveness in teaching complex instruction to 24 first-year master’s students under authentic classroom conditions. We modified historically taught instruction using an isolated-to-interacting-elements sequencing approach intended to reduce high CL levels. We compared control and modified instructional formats using written assessment scores, subjective ratings of CL, and task completion times. Analysis of variance revealed significant differences for postinstruction, posttest CL ratings, and delayed written posttest scores (p < .05). No significant differences were identified for posttest completion times. Findings suggest that this approach can be used to...
Activities, Adaptation & Aging, 2014
SLACK InCorporated Quick o Reference r Fifth Edition Edited by Karen Jacobs Laela Jacobs ... Quic... more SLACK InCorporated Quick o Reference r Fifth Edition Edited by Karen Jacobs Laela Jacobs ... Quick eference Fifth Edition This On© FQKL-3CC-ZWKX ... Quick n Reference Dictionary Occupational Therapy Fifth Edition Edited by Karen Jacobs, EdD, OTR/L, CPE, FAOTA ...
Activities, Adaptation & Aging, 2012
substantive essence. At a chapter’s end are brief concluding remarks. The text is supported by a ... more substantive essence. At a chapter’s end are brief concluding remarks. The text is supported by a strong foundation of research references. Citations for referenced research materials are placed following a chapter’s concluding section. Some instructive tables and figures are sewed seamlessly into the textual fabric. Within the context of later-life mental-health care, a multitude of subjects fall within the expansive ken of the assorted contributors. In the book’s first part, the region of inclusivity, user involvement, and practitioners is scrutinized in Chapter 1; social care is explored gingerly in Chapter 2; and the area of mental-health promotion attracts attention in Chapter 3. In the book’s second part, the view of contributors ranges expansively to disparate clinical contexts, encompassing anxiety, depression, psychosis, alcohol misuse, and dementia. In concluding Chapter 12, comprising the book’s third part, some of the major strands forming the cloth of the text are joined together. Critics may caution that the real-life bridge, connecting earnest discussion about complex issues and daunting challenges affecting later-life mental-health care and worthy change, may be quite difficult to traverse. But the expertly informed and thoughtfully opinionated discourse pervading the book may certainly help bridge the divide. The efforts of the contributors to this very fine and academically intense book, Mental Health and Later Life, may be of quite edifying value to multitudinous professionals, extending to gerontologists, psychologists, psychiatrists, psychoanalysts, psychotherapists, psychiatric nurses, dementia care specialists, neurologists, family therapists, family medicine physicians, cognitive therapists, occupational therapists, social workers, social scientists, public health professionals, neuroscientists, health care lawyers, and health policy makers.
Activities, Adaptation & Aging, 2010
Physical & Occupational Therapy in Geriatrics, 2015
Journal of gerontological social work, 2021
Providing care to a family member with disabilities takes a toll on the health of the caregiver a... more Providing care to a family member with disabilities takes a toll on the health of the caregiver and the family. Among aging caregivers, compound caregiving (i.e., caring for two or more family members) has become an increasingly common scenario. However, few research studies have focused on compound caregivers. Extant literature describes individual-level outcomes, with sparse knowledge on family-level outcomes. The family quality of life framework was used in this study to examine differences in the individual and family health of aging compound and noncompound caregivers. Web-based cross-sectional data collected from 112 aging caregivers (age 50 and older) were analyzed using chi-square and independent sample t-tests to examine differences between caregivers. Compound caregivers had poorer perceptions of personal health than noncompound caregivers. In terms of family health, although all caregivers shared similar perceptions on the importance, opportunities, initiative, and stabil...
Families in Society: The Journal of Contemporary Social Services
Using the theoretical lens of Family Quality of Life, this study evaluated perceptions of older c... more Using the theoretical lens of Family Quality of Life, this study evaluated perceptions of older compound caregivers (i.e., caring for more than one family member) regarding their need for services. Quantitative analysis of cross-sectional data collected from 112 caregivers (50 years and older) demonstrated that compound caregivers faced more barriers in accessing services for their families than noncompound caregivers. Although all caregivers shared similar perceptions on the importance, opportunities, initiative, and attainment of service support for their families, compound caregivers had lower stability and satisfaction than noncompound caregivers. Findings highlight the need to develop support programs to equip older caregivers in managing their daily challenges at the individual and family level.
Human patient simulation uses technology to add advancements to learning that traditional learnin... more Human patient simulation uses technology to add advancements to learning that traditional learning methods cannot. Many programs are fast-paced and do not provide students with many hands-on experiences before clinical experiences. The literature notes the benefits of human patient simulation in other healthcare programs, yet limited studies exist in occupational therapy. This study examined student perspectives on the use of human patient simulators in occupational therapy curriculum. 146 first year master of occupational therapy students completed an open-ended survey after an evaluation experience with a physiologically based human patient simulator. Responses were collected during four consecutive years. Transcripts were analyzed using qualitative content analysis. Four themes emerged and centered on the value of hands-on learning, team and family dynamics, the human experience, and relevance of clinically applicable skills. Findings indicate that students perceive this type of ...
Patients and caregivers often associate dementia with devastation and a loss of productive contri... more Patients and caregivers often associate dementia with devastation and a loss of productive contribution to society. People with dementia are often depicted as confused individuals struggling through embarrassing episodes, followed by a loss of independence. The burden and devastation of the diagnosis on the families of people with dementia is exacerbated by their assumption of the role of caregiver with inadequate preparation or training. Disability scholars, in contrast, offer physical and occupational therapists a non-tragic view of disability that recognizes the importance of countering the stigma and discrimination that too often accompany dementia. This case example of a woman diagnosed with dementia provides insight into the negative impact of these tragic, dependent views of dementia throughout and following the diagnosis process. Viewing her experiences through the lens of disability scholarship can increase awareness and improve the quality of care on the part of both thera...
Preparing for the Occupational Therapy National Board Exam: 45 Days and Counting is a comprehensi... more Preparing for the Occupational Therapy National Board Exam: 45 Days and Counting is a comprehensive overview for occupational therapy students preparing to take the National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy (NBCOT) exam. Containing more than just study questions, this comprehensive review guide is organized by domain areas and each subject is addressed according to the degree it is covered on the NBCOT examination. Corresponding workbook pages include specific references to occupational therapy curricula, enabling additional exploration of content that is challenging or unfamiliar. Also included with each new print copy of the review guide, the companion CD-ROM simulates online testing with multiple choice practice questions, each providing evidence-based rationale for why a particular answer is correct or incorrect. Health and wellness is also addressed throughout the book with test-taking strategies, study plans, goal sheets and other stress-reducing tips. A well-ro...
Physical & Occupational Therapy In Geriatrics
Abstract Aims: Most caregiving literature focuses on individual-level outcomes, with sparse knowl... more Abstract Aims: Most caregiving literature focuses on individual-level outcomes, with sparse knowledge on family-level outcomes. Therefore, the purpose of this study was to describe the family quality of life (FQOL) of people with dementia and identify factors that influence their FQOL, as perceived by family caregivers. Methods: A convenience sample of 31 family caregivers of people with dementia was interviewed using a modified version of the Family Quality of Life Survey (FQOLS-2006). Statistical analyses were conducted to examine domain level and global FQOL outcomes. Results: Although caregivers reported the highest level of attainment in the domain of family health, they were also least satisfied with this domain. Global FQOL was significantly associated with caregiver health, care-recipient co-morbidities of psychological and motor problems, and three (health, leisure, community) of the nine FQOL domain level outcomes. Conclusion: Encouraging families to increase leisure participation can improve their health and global FQOL.
American Journal of Occupational Therapy
Date Presented 03/28/20 This study tested the effectiveness of instruction designed to reduce cog... more Date Presented 03/28/20 This study tested the effectiveness of instruction designed to reduce cognitive load under task- and performance-incentive conditions to understand the effects of achievement incentives on instructional effectiveness. Findings exemplified the importance of matching desired achievement levels with suitable curricular incentives and learner goal orientation, as the benefits of effective instructional design may only be known when combined with learner motivation to achieve educational outcomes. Primary Author and Speaker: Fredrick Pociask Additional Authors and Speakers: Rosanne DiZazzo-Miller Contributing Authors: Diane Adamo
American Journal of Occupational Therapy
Date Presented 03/26/20 An exploratory cross-sectional research design investigated group differe... more Date Presented 03/26/20 An exploratory cross-sectional research design investigated group differences between family caregivers (FCGs) and people with dementia (PWD) in measures of fitness and cognition. Findings showed at least 40% of PWD performed below the threshold of functional mobility in every measure tested. At least 6.7% of FCGs performed below the threshold for functional mobility in five of the six measures. Despite being younger than 60 years old, FCGs still showed a risk for loss of functional mobility. Primary Author and Speaker: Rosanne DiZazzo-Miller Additional Authors and Speakers: Fredrick Pociask, Diane Adamo
The authors have requested that this preprint be removed from Research Square.
The American Journal of Occupational Therapy
Importance: The mental health crisis among college graduate students requires cost-effective inte... more Importance: The mental health crisis among college graduate students requires cost-effective interventions to support the increasing number of students experiencing negative mental health symptoms. Objective: To assess the effects of a canine-assisted intervention (CAI) on student well-being, including quality of life (QOL), stress, anxiety, occupational performance, and adjustment to the graduate college student role. Design: Random assignment to a treatment or control group. Setting: College campus. Participants: A total of 104 college student participants were randomly assigned to either the treatment (n = 53) or control (n = 51) condition. Intervention: Treatment consisted of 35-min weekly sessions over 6 wk. Outcomes and Measures: QOL, stress, anxiety, and occupational role. Results: An analysis of covariance revealed that, compared with participants in the control condition, participants who interacted with therapy dogs had significantly higher self-reports of QOL (p < .001...
Michigan Family Review, 2013
The purpose of this study was to understand the lived experiences of family caregivers of persons... more The purpose of this study was to understand the lived experiences of family caregivers of persons with dementia in accessing resources as the disease progresses, using four focus groups. Findings indicate differences in caregiver needs by stage of dementia of the care recipient. Service professionals noted family-level dynamics as possibly hindering care and voiced concern with limited mental health services. The need to educate caregivers on the scope of available services and applicable information was clear.
The Open Journal of Occupational Therapy, 2015
People with spinal cord injuries secondary to gunshot wounds present with many unique occupationa... more People with spinal cord injuries secondary to gunshot wounds present with many unique occupational challenges in terms of their overall health and well-being, and often live in violent cultures that limit occupational performance. Further awareness and understanding of this subgroup can enable occupational therapists to develop appropriate strategies needed to address the many challenges faced by this population. An in-depth understanding of cultural competence is necessary in the identification, planning, and delivery of appropriate and effective treatment. Further, a case example demonstrates the significant influence occupational therapy can achieve in this area of practice.
American Journal of Occupational Therapy, 2013
Cognitive load theory is a field of research used to improve the learning of complex cognitive ta... more Cognitive load theory is a field of research used to improve the learning of complex cognitive tasks by matching instruction to the learner’s cognitive architecture. We used an experimental posttest control-group design to test the effectiveness of instruction designed to reduce cognitive load (CL) and improve instructional effectiveness in teaching complex instruction to 24 first-year master’s students under authentic classroom conditions. We modified historically taught instruction using an isolated-to-interacting-elements sequencing approach intended to reduce high CL levels. We compared control and modified instructional formats using written assessment scores, subjective ratings of CL, and task completion times. Analysis of variance revealed significant differences for postinstruction, posttest CL ratings, and delayed written posttest scores (p < .05). No significant differences were identified for posttest completion times. Findings suggest that this approach can be used to...
Activities, Adaptation & Aging, 2014
SLACK InCorporated Quick o Reference r Fifth Edition Edited by Karen Jacobs Laela Jacobs ... Quic... more SLACK InCorporated Quick o Reference r Fifth Edition Edited by Karen Jacobs Laela Jacobs ... Quick eference Fifth Edition This On© FQKL-3CC-ZWKX ... Quick n Reference Dictionary Occupational Therapy Fifth Edition Edited by Karen Jacobs, EdD, OTR/L, CPE, FAOTA ...
Activities, Adaptation & Aging, 2012
substantive essence. At a chapter’s end are brief concluding remarks. The text is supported by a ... more substantive essence. At a chapter’s end are brief concluding remarks. The text is supported by a strong foundation of research references. Citations for referenced research materials are placed following a chapter’s concluding section. Some instructive tables and figures are sewed seamlessly into the textual fabric. Within the context of later-life mental-health care, a multitude of subjects fall within the expansive ken of the assorted contributors. In the book’s first part, the region of inclusivity, user involvement, and practitioners is scrutinized in Chapter 1; social care is explored gingerly in Chapter 2; and the area of mental-health promotion attracts attention in Chapter 3. In the book’s second part, the view of contributors ranges expansively to disparate clinical contexts, encompassing anxiety, depression, psychosis, alcohol misuse, and dementia. In concluding Chapter 12, comprising the book’s third part, some of the major strands forming the cloth of the text are joined together. Critics may caution that the real-life bridge, connecting earnest discussion about complex issues and daunting challenges affecting later-life mental-health care and worthy change, may be quite difficult to traverse. But the expertly informed and thoughtfully opinionated discourse pervading the book may certainly help bridge the divide. The efforts of the contributors to this very fine and academically intense book, Mental Health and Later Life, may be of quite edifying value to multitudinous professionals, extending to gerontologists, psychologists, psychiatrists, psychoanalysts, psychotherapists, psychiatric nurses, dementia care specialists, neurologists, family therapists, family medicine physicians, cognitive therapists, occupational therapists, social workers, social scientists, public health professionals, neuroscientists, health care lawyers, and health policy makers.
Activities, Adaptation & Aging, 2010
Physical & Occupational Therapy in Geriatrics, 2015
Journal of gerontological social work, 2021
Providing care to a family member with disabilities takes a toll on the health of the caregiver a... more Providing care to a family member with disabilities takes a toll on the health of the caregiver and the family. Among aging caregivers, compound caregiving (i.e., caring for two or more family members) has become an increasingly common scenario. However, few research studies have focused on compound caregivers. Extant literature describes individual-level outcomes, with sparse knowledge on family-level outcomes. The family quality of life framework was used in this study to examine differences in the individual and family health of aging compound and noncompound caregivers. Web-based cross-sectional data collected from 112 aging caregivers (age 50 and older) were analyzed using chi-square and independent sample t-tests to examine differences between caregivers. Compound caregivers had poorer perceptions of personal health than noncompound caregivers. In terms of family health, although all caregivers shared similar perceptions on the importance, opportunities, initiative, and stabil...
Families in Society: The Journal of Contemporary Social Services
Using the theoretical lens of Family Quality of Life, this study evaluated perceptions of older c... more Using the theoretical lens of Family Quality of Life, this study evaluated perceptions of older compound caregivers (i.e., caring for more than one family member) regarding their need for services. Quantitative analysis of cross-sectional data collected from 112 caregivers (50 years and older) demonstrated that compound caregivers faced more barriers in accessing services for their families than noncompound caregivers. Although all caregivers shared similar perceptions on the importance, opportunities, initiative, and attainment of service support for their families, compound caregivers had lower stability and satisfaction than noncompound caregivers. Findings highlight the need to develop support programs to equip older caregivers in managing their daily challenges at the individual and family level.
Human patient simulation uses technology to add advancements to learning that traditional learnin... more Human patient simulation uses technology to add advancements to learning that traditional learning methods cannot. Many programs are fast-paced and do not provide students with many hands-on experiences before clinical experiences. The literature notes the benefits of human patient simulation in other healthcare programs, yet limited studies exist in occupational therapy. This study examined student perspectives on the use of human patient simulators in occupational therapy curriculum. 146 first year master of occupational therapy students completed an open-ended survey after an evaluation experience with a physiologically based human patient simulator. Responses were collected during four consecutive years. Transcripts were analyzed using qualitative content analysis. Four themes emerged and centered on the value of hands-on learning, team and family dynamics, the human experience, and relevance of clinically applicable skills. Findings indicate that students perceive this type of ...
Patients and caregivers often associate dementia with devastation and a loss of productive contri... more Patients and caregivers often associate dementia with devastation and a loss of productive contribution to society. People with dementia are often depicted as confused individuals struggling through embarrassing episodes, followed by a loss of independence. The burden and devastation of the diagnosis on the families of people with dementia is exacerbated by their assumption of the role of caregiver with inadequate preparation or training. Disability scholars, in contrast, offer physical and occupational therapists a non-tragic view of disability that recognizes the importance of countering the stigma and discrimination that too often accompany dementia. This case example of a woman diagnosed with dementia provides insight into the negative impact of these tragic, dependent views of dementia throughout and following the diagnosis process. Viewing her experiences through the lens of disability scholarship can increase awareness and improve the quality of care on the part of both thera...
Preparing for the Occupational Therapy National Board Exam: 45 Days and Counting is a comprehensi... more Preparing for the Occupational Therapy National Board Exam: 45 Days and Counting is a comprehensive overview for occupational therapy students preparing to take the National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy (NBCOT) exam. Containing more than just study questions, this comprehensive review guide is organized by domain areas and each subject is addressed according to the degree it is covered on the NBCOT examination. Corresponding workbook pages include specific references to occupational therapy curricula, enabling additional exploration of content that is challenging or unfamiliar. Also included with each new print copy of the review guide, the companion CD-ROM simulates online testing with multiple choice practice questions, each providing evidence-based rationale for why a particular answer is correct or incorrect. Health and wellness is also addressed throughout the book with test-taking strategies, study plans, goal sheets and other stress-reducing tips. A well-ro...
Physical & Occupational Therapy In Geriatrics
Abstract Aims: Most caregiving literature focuses on individual-level outcomes, with sparse knowl... more Abstract Aims: Most caregiving literature focuses on individual-level outcomes, with sparse knowledge on family-level outcomes. Therefore, the purpose of this study was to describe the family quality of life (FQOL) of people with dementia and identify factors that influence their FQOL, as perceived by family caregivers. Methods: A convenience sample of 31 family caregivers of people with dementia was interviewed using a modified version of the Family Quality of Life Survey (FQOLS-2006). Statistical analyses were conducted to examine domain level and global FQOL outcomes. Results: Although caregivers reported the highest level of attainment in the domain of family health, they were also least satisfied with this domain. Global FQOL was significantly associated with caregiver health, care-recipient co-morbidities of psychological and motor problems, and three (health, leisure, community) of the nine FQOL domain level outcomes. Conclusion: Encouraging families to increase leisure participation can improve their health and global FQOL.
American Journal of Occupational Therapy
Date Presented 03/28/20 This study tested the effectiveness of instruction designed to reduce cog... more Date Presented 03/28/20 This study tested the effectiveness of instruction designed to reduce cognitive load under task- and performance-incentive conditions to understand the effects of achievement incentives on instructional effectiveness. Findings exemplified the importance of matching desired achievement levels with suitable curricular incentives and learner goal orientation, as the benefits of effective instructional design may only be known when combined with learner motivation to achieve educational outcomes. Primary Author and Speaker: Fredrick Pociask Additional Authors and Speakers: Rosanne DiZazzo-Miller Contributing Authors: Diane Adamo
American Journal of Occupational Therapy
Date Presented 03/26/20 An exploratory cross-sectional research design investigated group differe... more Date Presented 03/26/20 An exploratory cross-sectional research design investigated group differences between family caregivers (FCGs) and people with dementia (PWD) in measures of fitness and cognition. Findings showed at least 40% of PWD performed below the threshold of functional mobility in every measure tested. At least 6.7% of FCGs performed below the threshold for functional mobility in five of the six measures. Despite being younger than 60 years old, FCGs still showed a risk for loss of functional mobility. Primary Author and Speaker: Rosanne DiZazzo-Miller Additional Authors and Speakers: Fredrick Pociask, Diane Adamo