Occupational Therapy Theory Development: Knowledge and Values Held by Recent Graduates

1981 ◽  
Vol 1 (1) ◽  
pp. 79-93 ◽  
Author(s):  
Julia Van Deusen Fox
Keyword(s):  
Occupational Therapy ◽  
Professional Education ◽  
Personal Development ◽  
Theory Development ◽  
Occupational Therapists ◽  
Chi Square ◽  
Certificate Programs ◽  
Wide Range ◽  
Recent Graduates ◽  
Chi Square Analysis

A random sample of recently certified occupational therapists was surveyed regarding their value positions. Results indicated that personal development of occupational therapy theory held low priority relative to other aspects of occupational therapy. Chi square analysis showed that those therapists who obtained their basic professional education in masters' or certificate programs valued theory development significantly more than their baccalaureate educated peers. Results also showed that newly certified occupational therapists did not have knowledge of a wide range of occupational therapy theorists and that such knowledge was unrelated to value position toward theory development.

Relationship of Occupational Therapists' Education and Experience to Perceived Value of Theory Development

1985 ◽  
Vol 5 (4) ◽  
pp. 223-231 ◽  
Author(s):  
Julia Van Deusen
Keyword(s):  
Occupational Therapy ◽  
Theory Development ◽  
Occupational Therapists ◽  
Professional Experience ◽  
Level Of Education ◽  
Certificate Programs ◽  
Theory Application ◽  
Recent Graduates ◽  
Development And Validation ◽  
Relationship Of

The development and validation of theoretical bases for intervention have been identified as crucial goals for the profession of occupational therapy. An earlier study showed that recent graduates at the baccalaureate level tended to place less value on theory development than theory application, whereas graduates of professional master's degree or certificate programs in occupational therapy placed a significantly higher value on theory development. This finding led to speculation that theory valuing may be related to professional experience and maturity. This study sought to determine if attitudes of occupational therapists toward theory development are related to their level of education or to their length of professional experience. Using a survey instrument devised by the author, data were collected from a sample of 138 experienced therapists and compared with data collected earlier from recent graduates. Results indicated that both longevity of practice as well as level of education were associated with high priorities for theory development.

scholarly journals Occupational Therapists’ Perceived Confidence in the Management of Concussion: Implications for Occupational Therapy Education

2019 ◽  
Vol 2019 ◽  
pp. 1-5
Author(s):  
Christina Finn
Keyword(s):  
Social Media ◽  
Occupational Therapy ◽  
Continuing Education ◽  
Occupational Therapists ◽  
Discussion Forums ◽  
Chi Square ◽  
Training And Education ◽  
Occupational Therapy Education ◽  
Chi Square Analysis ◽  
Therapy Education

The purposes of this study were to examine occupational therapists’ perceived confidence in the treatment and assessment of patients who have sustained concussion, to determine what factors are associated with higher versus lower levels of confidence, and to determine if concussion was a topic covered in occupational therapy curricula. This study utilized an electronic questionnaire sent out to occupational therapists in all areas of practice through social media, AOTA discussion forums, and through a continuing education company. Results indicate that there is variability in occupational therapists’ perceived confidence in evaluation and treatment for individuals who have sustained concussion. Chi-square analysis indicates that higher levels of perceived confidence are associated with more clinical experience and greater amounts of continuing education in the area of concussion. Occupational therapists may benefit from additional training and education in the area of concussion.

scholarly journals 264 Effects of Water Quality on Nursery Pig Performance and Health

2020 ◽  
Vol 98 (Supplement_3) ◽  
pp. 89-89
Author(s):  
Brigit Lozinski ◽  
Brent Frederick ◽  
Adrienne Hilbrands ◽  
Yuzhi Li ◽  
Milena Saqui-Salces ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Water Quality ◽  
Experimental Unit ◽  
Respiratory Syndrome Virus ◽  
Chi Square ◽  
Wide Range ◽  
Mycoplasma Pneumonia ◽  
Quality Water ◽  
Pig Performance ◽  
Chi Square Analysis ◽  
Water Treatments

Abstract Newly-weaned pigs (n = 450; age = 20 d) were used in a 40-d experiment to determine the effects of water quality on pig performance and health. Pigs were sourced from a single commercial sow farm that was negative for both Porcine Reproductive and Respiratory Syndrome virus and Mycoplasma Pneumonia. Pigs were allotted randomly to 45 pens (10 pigs/pen) and pens were assigned to 1 of 3 water treatments that provided water of differing quality. Waters were selected to represent a wide range of perceived water quality. Water quality was determined based on concentration of analytes including sulfates (1,120; 617; 2 ppm), iron (5.4; 5.2; 1.3 ppm), Total Dissolved Solids (TDS; 1,500; 1,050; 348 ppm), hardness (1,410; 909; 235 mg Eq CaCO3/L), magnesium (171; 91; 21 ppm) and sodium (64; 37; 29 ppm) for waters A, B, and C, respectively. Pigs were housed in an environmentally controlled, power ventilated, confinement nursery barn and were allowed ad libitum access to a common three-phase diet and water across all water treatments. Weekly ADG, ADFI, and G:F were measured and subjective scour score (1=solid feces to 4=liquid feces) was recorded daily through day 7. Data for pig growth performance were analyzed using PROC GLIMMIX with water quality as a fixed effect and pen served as the experimental unit. There were no differences among treatments in ADG, ADFI, and G:F (Table 1). Number of pigs treated with antibiotics throughout the experiment did not differ among treatments as determined by Chi-Square analysis. Average subjective scour score on day 7 of the experiment also did not differ among treatments. In conclusion, performance and health of nursery pigs as measured in this experiment were not influenced by the differing water qualities studied.

scholarly journals Analisis Tingkat Penerapan Manajemen Pengetahuan Dalam Membangun Organisasi Berbasis Pengetahuan (Studi Kasus PT Trubus Mitra Swadaya SE-JABODETABEK)

2016 ◽  
Vol 2 (2) ◽  
pp. 134
Author(s):  
Raniasari Bimanti Esthi ◽  
Anggraini Sukmawati
Keyword(s):  
Knowledge Management ◽  
Descriptive Analysis ◽  
Secondary Data ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Primary Data ◽  
Chi Square ◽  
Average Value ◽  
Wide Range ◽  
Chi Square Analysis ◽  
Calculation Analysis

<p>PT Trubus Mitra Swadaya is a company engaged in the agribusiness industry that sells a wide range of agricultural goods. The development of the agribusiness industry, particularly agricultural stores are now increasing to fiercer competition. The objectives of this research were (1) Identify the level of knowledge management at PT Trubus Mitra Swadaya, (2) Identify the level of the activities associated with knowledge management at PT Trubus Mitra Swadaya, and (3) Analyzing the perceptions of employees regarding the application of knowledge management at PT Trubus Mitra Swadaya. The data that used in this research were primary data and secondary data. Collecting the respondences was done by quota sampling technique, database examine was done by descriptive analysis, average value calculation analysis, and chi-square analysis.<br />The result of average value calculation analysis showed level implementation of knowledge management was excellent (67,01%), represented from strongly agree answered 20,75% and agree answered 46,26%. Moreover, employees said bad, represented from less agree answered 19,97% and disagree 13,02%. In this research, found at least two components which employees feel valued and still yet to be repaired, that was 1) knowledge and 2) work time. The result average value calculation showed level of activity associated with knowledge management was less good (42,78%), represented five to ten times answered 22,78% and more than ten times 20%. Moreover, employees answered never 30% and less than five times 20%. The result chi-square showed employees’ perception about knowledge management based on employee characteristics where the majority of employees agreeing with the implementation of knowledge management.</p>

Feminist or Feminine? The Feminine Principle in Occupational Therapy

1996 ◽  
Vol 59 (1) ◽  
pp. 2-6 ◽  
Author(s):  
Greg Kelly
Keyword(s):  
Occupational Therapy ◽  
Complementary Therapies ◽  
Recent Literature ◽  
Medical Model ◽  
Occupational Therapists ◽  
Theory And Practice ◽  
Wide Range ◽  
Feminine Principle ◽  
The Feminine ◽  
The Relationship

Recently, there has been renewed interest in the relationship between feminism and occupational therapy, but does occupational therapy continue to operate on the feminine principle which underlies the philosophical basis of the profession? There is a strong tendency by some occupational therapists to emulate the masculine principle which drives the medical model but this, in fact, places occupational therapy at a disadvantage in the prevailing male culture. Drawing on a wide range of recent literature related to education, professionalism, management, research, clinical reasoning and complementary therapies, this article argues that the feminine principle is very much alive in the theory and practice of occupational therapy today.

Consumer Decision-making Style of Gen Z: A Generational Cohort Analysis

2019 ◽  
pp. 097215091988012
Author(s):  
Packiaraj Thangavel ◽  
Pramod Pathak ◽  
Bibhas Chandra
Keyword(s):  
Online Shopping ◽  
Demographic Data ◽  
Cohort Analysis ◽  
Factor Loading ◽  
Consumer Decision Making ◽  
Generational Cohort ◽  
Chi Square ◽  
Wide Range ◽  
Shopping Orientation ◽  
Chi Square Analysis

The media and consumer research groups have been keeping the Millennials in spotlight for many years now; perhaps it is time to turn some of the attention on Gen Z, which began its foray into mainstream consumption. This exploratory study examines the shopping orientation of Gen Z online shoppers using the generational cohort theory (GCT) as a framework and provides insights to e-retailers to understand how this generation approaches the online shopping. The penetration of Internet and accelerated growth of online shopping have enthused the e-retailers to offer a wide range of goods at greater efficiency than the traditional players. By cluster analysis (K-means) of nine online shopping orientation factors (two were eliminated prior due to low factor loading scores), four segments were identified: (a) ‘Economic-quality seekers’, (b) ‘Convenience shoppers’, (c) ‘Deal hunting-convenience seekers’ and (d) ‘Brand and quality conscious shoppers’, and the study profiled each segment based on the demographic data through chi-square analysis. Finally, implications for online retailers and marketing practitioners are enumerated towards the end of the article.

Occupational therapy

2020 ◽  
pp. 311-320
Author(s):  
Alison Hammond ◽  
Joanne Adams ◽  
Yeliz Prior
Keyword(s):  
Occupational Therapy ◽  
Occupational Therapists ◽  
Psychological Status ◽  
Daily Lives ◽  
Work Related ◽  
Improved Outcomes ◽  
Wide Range ◽  
Participation Restrictions ◽  
Work Family

People with rheumatoid arthritis can find it painful, tiring, and frustrating to perform their daily activities, work, family and social responsibilities, and leisure. While drug therapy has improved outcomes, many still experience limitations in their daily lives. Occupational therapy aims to: improve clients’ abilities to perform their activities and participate in their social roles; reduce pain and fatigue; improve or maintain physical function; improve or maintain psychological status; help people self-manage their condition successfully and adapt to changes in their lifestyle; achieve a healthy work and personal life balance. People with participation restrictions have poorer psychological and physical outcomes. Helping people participate in their roles, as and when they wish to, is an important part of rehabilitation to maximize clients’ quality of life. Occupational therapists use a wide range of educational, physical, social, psychological, and work-related interventions to help people live their lives as successfully as possible.

scholarly journals Association of Importance of the Doctoral Degree With Students' Perceptions and Anticipated Activities Reflecting Professionalism

2005 ◽  
Vol 85 (8) ◽  
pp. 766-781 ◽  
Author(s):  
Marie A Johanson
Keyword(s):  
Physical Therapy ◽  
Professional Education ◽  
Physical Therapist ◽  
Doctoral Degree ◽  
Faculty Members ◽  
Chi Square ◽  
Doctor Of Physical Therapy ◽  
Physical Therapist Students ◽  
Chi Square Analysis ◽  
American Physical

Abstract Background and Purpose. The American Physical Therapy Association (APTA) has identified the Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) degree as 1 of 6 elements necessary to transition the physical therapy profession to a fully professionalized discipline. However, there have been no data to determine whether physical therapist students who place importance on the DPT degree perceive physical therapy to be more professionalized or anticipate participation in activities reflecting professionalism more than those who do not place importance on the DPT degree. Subjects. The subjects were 919 professional physical therapist students. Methods. Faculty members at 34 physical therapist education programs distributed questionnaires to 1,172 professional physical therapist students and returned 919 questionnaires, for a response rate of 78.4%. The data were statistically analyzed using chi-square analysis and logistic regression. Results. There were few differences between students who place importance on the DPT degree (DPT-I students) and those who do not place importance on the DPT degree (DPT-NI students) regarding how professionalized they perceive physical therapy to be relative to other health care professions or regarding their anticipated participation in activities reflecting professionalism. The one potential distinction found when controlling for other variables was that DPT-I students were more likely than DPT-NI students to anticipate becoming faculty members. Discussion and Conclusion. When beginning their professional education, there are few differences between DPT-I and DPT-NI students' perceptions of the professionalization of physical therapy or anticipation of activities reflecting professionalism.

Occupational Therapy Students' and Graduates' Satisfaction with Professional Education and Preparedness for Practice

2007 ◽  
Vol 74 (3) ◽  
pp. 148-160 ◽  
Author(s):  
Sandra Hodgetts ◽  
Vivien Hollis ◽  
Ollie Triska ◽  
Steven Dennis ◽  
Helen Madill ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Occupational Therapy ◽  
Professional Education ◽  
Limited Attention ◽  
University Of Alberta ◽  
Telephone Interviews ◽  
Occupational Therapy Students ◽  
Preparedness For Practice ◽  
Recent Graduates ◽  
Practice Methods ◽  
The University

Background. Occupational therapy students' and graduates' perceptions of their professional education have received limited attention. Purpose. This paper presents the perspectives of occupational therapy students and graduates regarding satisfaction with their professional education and preparedness for practice. Methods. Students and graduates provided feedback as part of an occupational therapy educational program evaluation at the University of Alberta, Edmonton, Canada. Data were collected through surveys, focus groups, and telephone interviews. Results. Both students and recent graduates reported that they felt they lacked technical, intervention skills. Longer-term graduates were comfortable with their knowledge and skills, especially their ability to provide individualized intervention. Overall, students and graduates were satisfied with their education; however, it appeared to take between six months and two years of clinical practice for therapists to feel clinically competent. Implications. The results of this evaluation may have important implications for educational programs, students, graduates, fieldwork supervisors, and employers.

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