Helen Willard (1894–1980) and Clare Spackman (1909–1992) paved the way for modern and future occupational therapy. This article validates the need for historical research in occupational therapy and presents a historical study on how the personal and professional collaboration of Willard and Spackman influenced occupational therapy. Data were gathered from archival documents, private papers, and 10 oral histories with colleagues, students, family, and friends. We used text analysis with triangulation to develop themes to reconstruct a proximity of the historical story. Two major themes that describe Willard’s and Spackman’s influence on occupational therapy are (1) Enduring Legacies and (2) Sacred Solitude and Chosen Gatherings. Subthemes within Enduring Legacies include Guiding Practice, Leaders in Service, and Educational Leadership. These women strongly influenced practitioners worldwide while maintaining the sacredness of their private lives. Their example can serve as a model for current and future occupational therapy practitioners and leaders. You can request a copy of this article by replying to this email. Please ensure you are clear which article you are requesting.
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Service data indicates that from a sample of 102 service users 80.4% had their families involved in their care.
In line with offering a combined healthy eating and physical activity programme the service is also piloting the Supporting Health and Promoting Exercise (SHAPE) physical health intervention programme, which uses the expertise of nutritionists, exercise physiologists and health trainers. It is a structured and intensive 12-week course with follow-up over 12 months, which includes a group educational programme and individually tailored exercises sessions.
The American Journal of Occupational Therapy; Bethesda Vol. 71, Iss. 6, (Nov/Dec 2017): 1-4.
The WDP model proposes implementing interventions early and therefore preventing disease or disability or the progression of such disease or disability (e.g., interventions during the subacute phase to prevent chronic back pain; Bell et al., 1995; Loisel et al., 2001; van Oostrom et al., 2009). [...]holistic approaches to health, such as the approach adopted by the field of occupational therapy, take into consideration the psychosocial factors associated with successful interventions, which establishes a more comprehensive approach to workplace disability management. (2010) also found that most postreturn phases of return-to-work programs encompass modified jobs and tasks that eliminate the impact and presence of the worker's disability but do not account for the social and psychological impact ofthe transition.
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The practice of yoga and the use of its components (relaxation, meditation, and mindfulness) can be useful adjuncts in substance abuse treatment. As a primary treatment of substance abuse, yoga and its components achieve low success to mixed results. In contrast, these approaches have been applied more successfully to comorbid conditions, especially depression with low to moderate success and to a lesser extent, anxiety. The practice of yoga may be especially effective in the management of chronic pain for individuals who abuse alcohol or opiates because it focuses on psychological and physical characteristics. Yoga has demonstrated moderate success in treating chronic pain as it provides an alternative coping strategy for these individuals. It is important to note that these conclusions are based on limited data with a need for more controlled research. (PsycINFO Database Record (c) 2018 APA, all rights reserved) (Source: journal abstract). To read the full article, log in using your NHS OpenAthens details.
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Despite evidence of the physiologic impact of trauma, treatments are only beginning to focus on the impact of trauma on the body. Yoga may be a promising treatment for trauma sequelae, given research that supports yoga for general distress. The present study aims to systematically assess and quantitatively synthesize the effectiveness of yoga interventions for psychological symptoms (posttraumatic stress disorder [PTSD], depression, anxiety symptoms) following potentially traumatic life events.. To read the full article, log in using your NHS OpenAthens details.
one-third of community-dwelling older adults fall annually. Exercise that challenges balance is proven to prevent falls. We conducted a systematic review with meta-analysis to determine the impact of yoga-based exercise on balance and physical mobility in people aged 60+ years. Login using your SSSFT NHS OpenAthens for full text. SSOTP - request a copy of the article from the library - www.sssft.nhs.uk/library
health-related quality of life (HRQOL) and mental well-being are associated with healthy ageing. Physical activity positively impacts both HRQOL and mental well-being. Yoga is a physical activity that can be modified to suits the needs of older people and is growing in popularity. We conducted a systematic review with meta-analysis to determine the impact of yoga-based exercise on HRQOL and mental well-being in people aged 60+.. To read the full article, log in using your MPFT NHS OpenAthens details. SSOTP (legacy account) - You can request a copy of this article by replying to this email. Please ensure you are clear which article you are requesting.
A local occupational therapist is supporting young people to develop their interest in equine care with positive results for their health and wellbeing.
A group of young people from Cheshire and Wirral Partnership NHS Foundation Trust’s (CWP) Pine Lodge have been learning about caring for horses, and the practical skills this requires, as well as developing their confidence and self-esteem. Pine Lodge provides specialist mental health care for young people.
The sessions, held at Wirral Riding Centre and made possible by CWP Charity funding, were planned and set up by Aeron Gates, specialist occupational therapist. She says, “The Equine Care group was set up in response to what young people at Pine Lodge said they would like to do.”
The purpose of this study was to describe and evaluate the holistic person-centered youth mentoring intervention program, which is based on occupational therapy. To read the full article, choose Open Athens “Institutional Login” and search for “Midlands Partnership”.
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Supporting Group Work - GROUP 2003, page 212--220. Sanibel Island, Florida, USA, ACM Press, (November 2003)