Occupational and Recreational Therapy Program on a Rheumatic Fever Ward

1950 ◽  
Vol 17 (1) ◽  
pp. 9-11
Author(s):  
Judith Scott
Keyword(s):  
Rheumatic Fever ◽  
Recreational Therapy ◽  
Therapy Program

The Effect of a Recreational Therapy Program on the Pain Anxiety and Quality of Life of Patients with Burn Injuries: A Randomized Clinical Trial

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Razieh Froutan ◽  
Abolfazl Saberi ◽  
Ali Ahmadabadi ◽  
Seyed Reza Mazlom
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Clinical Trial ◽  
Randomized Clinical Trial ◽  
Intervention Group ◽  
Burn Injuries ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Recreational Therapy ◽  
Pain Anxiety ◽  
Therapy Program

Abstract Pain anxiety and dysfunction are among the most prevalent complications of burns, impacting the quality of life of patients with burn injuries. As a non-pharmaceutical approach, recreational therapy can be effective in reducing the complications of burns. This study aimed to examine the effect of a recreational therapy program on the pain anxiety and quality of life of patients with burn injuries. This controlled randomized clinical trial was conducted on 58 patients admitted to the burn center of XXX. These patients were randomly allocated to the intervention and control group. The intervention group received a recreational therapy program three sessions a week, for two weeks. The control group performed routine daily activities. As the main variable of the study, the Burn Specific Pain Anxiety Scale and Burn Specific Health Scale-Brief were completed for both groups before and two weeks after the intervention. After controlling confounders, the pain anxiety score in the intervention group was significantly lower than in the control group (p = 0.002). The total quality of life score was significantly higher in the intervention group than the control group (p = 0.001). In addition, the intervention significantly increased the scores of quality of life in the physical (p< 0.001), emotional (p = 0.009), and social (p< 0.001) dimensions. As it reduces pain anxiety and promotes the quality of life of patients with burn injuries, this recreational therapy program is recommended for promoting the mental health and quality of life of these patients.

THE VALUE OF PEDIATRIC-PSYCHIATRIC TEAMWORK IN THE TREATMENT OF RHEUMATIC FEVER

PEDIATRICS ◽  
1956 ◽  
Vol 17 (5) ◽  
pp. 757-760
Author(s):  
Maurice R. Green ◽  
Renée Wile
Keyword(s):  
Occupational Therapy ◽  
Rheumatic Fever ◽  
Emotionally Disturbed ◽  
Full Recovery ◽  
Negative Behavior ◽  
Case Histories ◽  
Pediatric Ward ◽  
Individual Basis ◽  
Staff Members ◽  
Therapy Program

The object of this paper is to present a useful outline of pediatric-psychiatric teamwork on a pediatric ward, for children suffering from rheumatic fever. In general, reactions of anxiety, rebelliousness, and depression were displayed by the children under treatment. Upon observation, their negative behavior seemed to be related to feelings of loneliness, guilt, and fear. This created certain difficulties for the children and staff members, and their problems were worked out in joint conferences of pediatric and psychiatric personnel. Much thought was given to the problems presented by those children who found it most difficult to accept being bedridden. Various suggestions were made and steps taken to solve these difficulties on an individual basis for each child. An entertainment and occupational therapy program was found to be a most valuable aid in easing the situation for both patients and personnel. Examples are given to illustrate how children, who appear similar at admission, can present very different problems. Case histories cited also show the importance of the family's cooperation for the child's full recovery and rehabilitation, both physically and mentally. The contribution of each member of the team is discussed, and the value of treating sick and emotionally disturbed children through a pediatric-psychiatric program of care is demonstrated.

The Feasibility of Collecting Salivary Cortisol for a Collaborative University- Public School Recreational Therapy Program

2019 ◽  
Vol 53 (4) ◽  
pp. 322-339
Author(s):  
Kirstin L. Whitley ◽  
Susan E. Lynch ◽  
Catherine L. Franssen ◽  
Lindsey S. Sparrock
Keyword(s):  
Public School ◽  
Salivary Cortisol ◽  
Recreational Therapy ◽  
Therapy Program

Comparative effectiveness of an individualized goal-directed approach and nongoal-directed approach for social outcomes in adolescents with autism spectrum disorder

2017 ◽  
Vol 16 (3) ◽  
pp. 17
Author(s):  
M. Elizabeth Kemeny, PhD, CTRS ◽  
Deborah Hutchins, EdD, FDRT, CTRS ◽  
Courtney Gramlich, CTRS ◽  
Shannon Russell, CTRS ◽  
Rachel Kerr, CTRS
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Social Skills ◽  
Self Efficacy ◽  
Parent Report ◽  
Autism Spectrum ◽  
Self Report ◽  
Recreational Therapy ◽  
Peer Mentors ◽  
Therapy Program ◽  
Time Observation

A paucity of research exists with regard to the comparative benefits of individualized goal-directed recreational therapy process and a naturalistic peer-mediated approach for social skill outcomes for youth with autism spectrum disorders. Delivered in four sessions with the same type of recreational modalities with peer mentors, one group (n = 7) received an individualized goal-directed recreational therapy program while the other (n = 7) received a social group program. Measures included parent report of social skills, self-report of self-efficacy for physical activity, and real-time observation of discrete social skills. Based on the outcomes, individualized goal-directed recreational therapy using peer mentors appears to be more effective in targeting social skills and self-efficacy for physical activity than a nonindividualized naturalistic program. Recreational therapy may impact outcomes through more intentional targeting of individual goals to aid social competence and self-efficacy for physical activity.

A systematic review of yoga and schizophrenia spectrum disorders: Implications for recreational therapy practitioners

2018 ◽  
Vol 17 (2) ◽  
pp. 37
Author(s):  
Emilie V. Adams, MS, CTRS, C-IAYT ◽  
Jasmine Townsend, PhD, CTRS
Keyword(s):  
Mental Illnesses ◽  
Psychotic Symptoms ◽  
Recreational Therapy ◽  
Schizophrenia Spectrum Disorders ◽  
Recreation Therapy ◽  
Therapy Program ◽  
Schizophrenia Spectrum ◽  
Spectrum Disorders ◽  
Social Skills Deficits

Schizophrenia spectrum disorders (SSDs) are a group of mental illnesses characterized by hallucinations, delusions, disorganized thought; they are often accompanied by cognitive dysfunction, social skills deficits, and low volition. This article reviews the extant literature on the efficacy of using yoga as an adjunct therapy to supplement standard pharmacotherapy and psychotherapy in the treatment and management of SSD. The 16 studies reviewed indicate yoga may be an effective intervention for increasing global cognitive functioning, decreasing psychotic symptoms, and improving quality of life for clients with SSD. Recommendations for integration of yoga into a Recreation Therapy program are outlined.

Effects of recreational therapy for youth in a secured substance abuse treatment program: An exploratory study

2012 ◽  
Vol 11 (2) ◽  
pp. 23-31
Author(s):  
Timothy J. Stockhecke, MS ◽  
Heewon Yang, PhD, CTRS ◽  
Marjorie J. Malkin, EdD, CTRS
Keyword(s):  
Substance Abuse ◽  
Substance Abuse Treatment ◽  
Treatment Program ◽  
Juvenile Detention ◽  
Recreational Therapy ◽  
Recreation Therapy ◽  
Substance Abuse Treatment Program ◽  
Therapy Program ◽  
Before And After ◽  
Abuse Treatment

The purpose of the study was to examine if a recreational therapy program decreased substance craving scores among youth at a juvenile detention center. Existing data from three male and three female youths’ craving scores, recorded before and after four recreation therapy interventions per week, were used to obtain the results of the two research questions over an 8-week period. This secured substance abuse treatment program utilized the Craving Identification Management (CIM) model. The craving scores identified by the youth prior to and following all of the recreational therapy activities were analyzed through descriptive statistics to determine the effectiveness of recreation therapy (RT). Results of the research project indicated that recreational therapy may be an effective intervention for lowering the craving scores of youth in a secured substance abuse treatment program.

scholarly journals Analysis of Gait Patterns in Individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder After Recreational Therapy Program at Eskisehir Technical University

2019 ◽  
Vol 12 (11) ◽  
pp. 105
Author(s):  
Barış Gürol
Keyword(s):  
Autism Spectrum Disorder ◽  
Average Velocity ◽  
Rating Scale ◽  
Children With Autism ◽  
Autism Spectrum ◽  
Spectrum Disorder ◽  
Recreational Therapy ◽  
Vertical Force ◽  
Gait Patterns ◽  
Therapy Program

The aim of the present study was to investigate the effects of adapted recreational therapy program on gait patterns of children with autism. The current study included twenty-one autistic boys aged between 8 and 15 years. The scores of the children with Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) according to the “Gilliam Autism Rating Scale-2-Turkish Version” (autism level) ranged between 62 and 123. The gait analyses of the participants were evaluated with the results of total distance, average velocity, average horizontal force and average vertical force before and after recreational therapy program. The recreational therapy program was performed throughout 12 weeks, two sessions per a week and one hour per session as the one-to-one training format. The program covered several gross motor skills such as balance, toys ball, jump, jogging to increase cardiorespiratory endurance, and several branches of the basic sports skills such as basketball, badminton, and soccer. Pearson Correlation analysis was performed in order to determine the correlation between autism level and gait parameters. A negatively significant correlation was found between autism level and average velocity (r=-.553**, p

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