Abstract We evaluated a 12-week recreation center–based healthy lifestyle intervention for 30 obese home-dwelling young adults (YA) with intellectual disabilities. Three cohorts participated: YA only, and parents, parents only. The received nutrition/exercise intervention; focused on modeling behaviors. Outcomes included blood, nutrition, anthropometric, fitness measures at pre, post, 3-month follow-up. Compared wait-list controls, the YA-only cohort improved immediately postintervention in...

Stroke provides challenges for survivors and partner caregivers. caregivers are interconnected in their emotional health, including depression, a common stroke sequelae. The purpose of this study was to develop test the feasibility dyadic positive psychology-based intervention (PPI) couples coping poststroke.Community-dwelling consisted 1 who had ≥6 months ago cohabiting caregiver. One or both partner(s) report depressive symptoms. PPI brief face-to-face training session an 8-week...

The purpose of this study was to identify factors that influence the decision supervise a Level II occupational therapy fieldwork student. A survey sent therapists identified from licensure boards and alumni rosters, including those who have not supervised students (n = 548). results both positive negative influences along with predictive supervising While included continuing education units, on expectations, their own experiences, shared supervision, access educational resources, consisted...

The study was designed to generate understanding of the phenomenon resiliency following stroke, its role in supporting continuity identity and ways which occupational therapists might foster resiliency. authors used a qualitative case design collect data during two face-to-face interviews. These were transcribed verbatim analyzed using thematic analysis, narrative smoothing, content analysis theory. participant's revealed resilient characteristics throughout his adaptive process including...

Objective. To evaluate the impact of a single, half-day interprofessional education (IPE) simulation on disclosing medical errors, and to compare impacts pharmacy students with those from other health professional programs. Methods. A mixed methods approach was used provide comprehensive understanding immediate persistent outcomes realistic error disclosure simulation. Anonymous pre- post-simulation quantitative data were collected using validated attitudinal survey instrument administered...

Problem: Traditionally, journal editors expect individuals to complete peer reviews of submitted manuscripts on their own. Recently, a number health sciences journals have begun support, and even espouse, the practice group review (GPR). With GPR, multiple work together with permission from editor. Motivated by idea that GPR could provide meaningful service learning experience for participants in an interprofessional educational scholarship course, we conducted three such subsequently...

The World Health Organization calls for health promotion to expand beyond the care system by considering social determinants of health, engaging multiple levels, targeting policy change, and including action. This qualitative study embraces this holistic stance as a means address disparities inequities experienced people with intellectual disabilities (ID) supporting development interventions that consider components justice along embracing population's potential acknowledging influences...

Stroke affects not only the survivor but also their romantic partner. Post-stroke depression is common in both partners and can have significant negative consequences, yet few effective interventions are available. The purpose of this study was to pilot test a novel 8-week remotely administered dyadic intervention (ReStoreD) designed help couples better cope with stroke-related changes reduce depressive symptoms. Thirty-four cohabitating survivor–partner dyads at least 3 months post-stroke...

Abstract Using principles of community-based participatory research we developed a new theory-based measure health-related quality life (HRQOL) for individuals with intellectual disability (ID). We recruited adults ID (n = 129) to take part in interviews and review successive versions HRQOL items. Critical input about content understandability shaped the items, as did from four focus groups parents/caregivers 16) representative stakeholders agencies 7). The resulting measure, called...

To encourage self-determination and address health disparities among persons with intellectual developmental disabilities, clinicians researchers rely on self-reported measures like health-related quality of life (HRQoL). This study evaluated the psychometric properties a theory-driven HRQoL measure for adults requiring mild to moderate support related disabilities.224 volunteers completed 42 items developed extensive input from family members/caregivers, providers. The 5-point Likert scale...

Abstract The purpose of this paper is to present the contributions adults with intellectual disability can make health-related research in an effort encourage inclusion population research. Photovoice was used develop collaboration between researcher and a group disability. In addition individual interviews observations, participants completed photograph assignment aimed at identifying things that are good or bad for health. Four themes emerged from study: defining health, feeling connected,...

This study explored the construct validity of Functional Simulated Technology Task (FSTT), online bill-pay version. The FSTT was administered to matched groups: persons with cognitive impairment and no known impairment, established through Montreal Cognitive Assessment (MoCA). Results indicated significance for by discriminating between two groups. also a good excellent positive relationship scores on MoCA score areas Outcome, Quality, Process, Independence. findings support use measure...

Abstract Date Presented 4/19/2018 Current health-related quality of life (HRQOL) assessments for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) typically use a proxy-reporting system, which may not accurately reflect the views an individual. We developed measure to enable self-reporting HRQOL in adults IDD. Primary Author Speaker: Beth Cardell Additional Authors Speakers: Jordan Benson Contributing Authors: Marjorie Pett, Lauren Clark, Jia-Wen Guo, Erin Johnson

Abstract Purpose Many individuals with stroke require informal caregiver support. These caregivers are often unprepared and overwhelmed. This study assesses the feasibility acceptability of GETCare, a remote Goal-based Education skills Training program for Caregivers caring an individual poststroke. Design Single-arm mixed-methods pilot trial was performed. Methods The GETCare is 5-week remote, individually administered that includes education, training, guided goal setting, resource...

The purpose of this study was to better understand factors related occupational therapy (OT) educators’ decisions fail underperforming students and clarify why educators sometimes or pass despite sub-standard performance. Assessing student competence is an essential part ensuring the safety those receiving services integrity OT profession. Educators in academic fieldwork settings are responsible for confirming that who graduate from their programs able demonstrate skills required entry into...