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Showing 1 to 14 of 14 for “"model of human occupation"”.
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Examining the Impact of a Model of Human Occupation Training on Occupational Therapy Students’ Professional Reasoning
… to students’ identification and application of theoretical constructs to guide practice and use of professional reasoning to guide the evaluation and intervention process, entry-level occupational therapists and students report difficulty in applying theory within daily practice and a lack of …
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The use of the Remotivation Process in an occupational therapy program for breast cancer-related lymphedema: A feasibility study
… Lymphedema affects a significant number of women with breast cancer. It affects a woman's occupational performance and adaptation, and quality of life. Self-Management Programs (SMP) have been utilized for the long-term management of breast cancer-related lymphedema. The SMP must be …
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The Horse: A Driving Force for the Lifestyle of Grooms
<p>The fundamental components of co-occupational relationships between humans and animals and their impact on occupational identity is an area for exploration in the study of occupation. Evaluating the lives of persons whose daily occupations involve working with animals contributes to the …
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The Occupational Participation of a Family of Children with Disabilities
<p>The purpose of this study was to obtain an understanding of how one family of children with disabilities views their occupational participation. A qualitative case study was used to provide a holistic view of occupational participation from individual family members. Data were gathered through …
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Occupational Profiles of At-Risk Youth: A Multi-Case Study
<p>Occupational therapy’s work with at-risk and adjudicated youth is a practice area currently possessing a limited base of evidence. One significant need in this body of literature is for examination of evidence-based evaluation practices. This project describes implementation and results of an …
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Outcomes of assistive technology services in a community based organization
… technology (AT) is defined as “any item, piece of equipment or product system whether acquired commercially off the shelf, modified, or customized that is used to increase, maintain, or improve functional capabilities of individuals with disabilities” (Assistive Technology Act amendments, 2004). …
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Metacognition and MoHO collide: Creating effective tutor and mentoring programs for college students on academic probation
<p>Current legislation offers K-12 students identified as having special needs support in school settings, resulting in increased opportunities including attending college. In college, these students become part of a population of high-risk students. In an effort to retain students, universities …
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The occupational and psychological effects of injuries on musicians
… the broader experience affecting the occupational and emotional health of musicians. For this purpose, I used the qualitative method of a focus group and reflection on my own experience. A recognized theoretical model, the Model of Human Occupation, underpinned by the theory of human …
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Adult day services: experiences of occupational participation by people with early dementia and their carers
Background issue: Reduced opportunities for occupational participation by adults with dementia impact their quality of life and wellbeing. It also affects the health and wellbeing of carers with whom they live. Adult day services were identified as possibly providing opportunities for meaningful …
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Evaluation of User Interface in Drive Focus® Application
… interface design There are four main aspects of user interface design, context, fidelity, accessibility, and consistency. The Drive Focus® application (app) is designed to identify how an individual recognizes, prioritizes, and reacts to information during real-world driving simulations. The …
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Living with a Chronic Condition: Perspectives of College Students at a Public Institution of Higher Education
<p>Chronic conditions are ongoing, have a pattern of recurrence or deterioration, and produce consequences impacting an individual’s quality of life. An estimated 164 million Americans are expected to be affected by chronic conditions by the year 2025 (Partnership to Fight Chronic Disease, 2016). …
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Understanding the experience of type 2 diabetes using multiple methods and perspectives
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An exploration into how forensic mental health service-users experience work
Introduction: The aim of this study was to understand the lived experience of mental health service-users based in secure mental health hospitals who were involved in paid or voluntary work. A review of the existing literature discovered that there was a lack of evidence about this group of …