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Showing 1 to 20 of 216 for “"occupational therapists"”.
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Experiences of Balance Among Novice Occupational Therapists
<p>For new occupational therapists, finding balance between the demands of work and their personal lives is challenging. The transition from student to practitioner is filled with uncertainty as new therapists try to meet the demands of working in a continuously changing environment. Research …
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Occupational therapists in Aotearoa responding to community need
Within occupational therapy, there is an increasing focus on integrating healthcare and community development practices to address issues of marginalisation and social injustice. Occupational therapists recognise their potential contribution to areas of community practice, utilising their …
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Occupational Therapists: A Study of Managing Multiple Identities
… study uncovered the identity construction of occupational therapists located in two regions of the United States. In utilizing an organizational communication studies lens, it was discovered that occupational therapists possess multiple, conflicting, and intersecting identities. The four …
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Occupational Therapists: A Study of Managing Multiple Identities
… study uncovered the identity construction of occupational therapists located in two regions of the United States. In utilizing an organizational communication studies lens, it was discovered that occupational therapists possess multiple, conflicting, and intersecting identities. The four …
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Experience Of Occupational Therapists Practicing In Rural Kenya
<p>In Kenya, occupational therapy, which is slowly gaining attention, is still concentrated in the cities with a very small number working in rural areas. Occupational therapy practice in rural areas is impacted by various factors that are naturally occurring in rural settings such as poor …
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Career conversations with occupational therapists: Capturing the qualities of narrative.
Occupational therapists are known to use storytelling and storymaking in their clinical practice to assist people with disability to visualise and work towards a positive future which they, themselves, can construct. Little work seems to have been done using the same medium of storytelling with …
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An Analysis of Occupational Therapists’ Listening Behaviors During Treatment Sessions
… research investigating the listening behaviors occupational therapists (OTs) use in clinical settings. The purpose of this study was to analyze what verbal and nonverbal listening behaviors OTs employ in clinical treatment sessions.</p> <p>Subjects. Convenience and snowball sampling were used to …
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Understanding occupational therapists' use of acceptance and commitment therapy in New Zealand
… little empirical research supporting its use by occupational therapists. Acceptance and commitment therapy aims to increase engagement in meaningful activities in a strengths-based non-judgmental way. It combines talk therapy with real world skills building. Importantly in a New Zealand context, …
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Occupational therapists management of negative behaviors in children with autism spectrum disorders
… the sensory and behavioral techniques that occupational therapists use during therapy sessions to modify behavior in children with autism spectrum disorders. The study also examined the therapists' and parents' perception of the effectiveness of these strategies. The study data was collected …
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Occupational stress, well-being, and pediatric occupational therapists: A mixed-methods study
Occupational stress is a risk factor for the sustainability of occupational therapy. This mixed methods study aimed to investigate the self-reported stress levels of pediatric occupational therapists. A qualitative descriptive approach followed a quantitative descriptive correlational study. The …
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Occupational Therapists' Perceived Experiences Implementing Response to Intervention (RtI) in Early Education
… study is to gain a better perspective of occupational therapists’ perceived experiences when implementing Response to Intervention (RtI) in early education. RtI is an emerging practice area in Occupational Therapy. Three Kentucky occupational therapists, working in the school system in …
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Occupational Therapists' Intervention Approaches in Secondary Transition Services for Students with Disabilities
… life skills contribute to poor adult outcomes. Occupational therapists possess unique skills that guide intervention in these areas. Despite explicit skills, occupational therapists are currently not predominate service providers in secondary transition services for students with disabilities. …
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Coping strategies for the prevention of burnout among occupational therapists: A literature review
The risk for occupational therapists of burnout in the workplace appears to be increasing. By identifying and implementing effective coping strategies for the prevention of burnout, occupational therapists can maintain their own overall health and well-being. The aim of this study was to identify …
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Critical thinking and clinical reasoning in new graduate occupational therapists: a phenomenological study.
… and clinical reasoning adopted by new graduate occupational therapists as they enter the workforce to become newly autonomous practitioners. The study obtained the perspectives of new graduates, their supervisors and service managers on the means by which critical thinking and clinical reasoning …
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Development of an outcome measure for occupational therapists in mental health care settings
… value and quality of service delivery. Occupational therapists in mental health care settings find it difficult to produce convincing evidence of the demonstrable value and their contribution to health care. Currently no effective outcome measure for occupational therapists in mental …
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Training Program for Occupational Therapists Working with Skilled Caregivers in Skilled Nursing Facilities
<p>Dementia impairs one’s ability to live independently and participate in everyday activities (CDC, 2019). Individuals with dementia (IwD) are often referred to skilled nursing facilities (SNFs) for around-the-clock care to receive support for their everyday challenges brought on by dementia …
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