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University
Shawnee State University
Major
Post-Professional Occupational Therapy Doctorate
Presentation Types
Oral Presentation
Keywords:
Occupational therapy, traumatic brain injury, post-acute rehabilitation, evidence-based practice
Abstract
Background: The use of evidence-based practice resources guides the occupational therapy process and identifies factors that have the most impact on rehabilitation outcomes. Purpose: The purpose of this study was to identify types of evidence-based resources, outcome measures, and theoretical guidance that occupational therapists use in the evaluation and treatment of adults with a traumatic brain injury in a post-acute rehabilitation setting. The study also aimed to identify barriers to accessing and using evidence-based practice resources. Method: Thirty-four occupational therapists completed an online survey questionnaire to identify qualitative and descriptive statistics that were related to the research questions. Conclusion: Results indicated that there is a need for more facility support, peer mentorship opportunities, and alternate measures of productivity requirements for occupational therapists. Further, there is a need for more consistent use of occupation-based practice models to guide the evaluation and treatment of adults with a TBI in a post-acute setting.
Human Subjects
yes
IRB Approval
yes
Faculty Mentor Name
Mikel Stone, OTD, OTR/L
Faculty Mentor Title
Assistant Professor, Director of Post Professional Doctoral Studies in Occupational Therapy
Faculty Mentor Academic Department
Rehabilitation Therapies
Recommended Citation
Cannoy, Alissa, "Factors Contributing to the Use of Evidence and Outcome Measures for Occupational Therapists Working in Post-acute Brain Injury Rehabilitation" (2021). Celebration of Scholarship. 11.
https://digitalcommons.shawnee.edu/cos/2021/day1/11
Factors Contributing to the Use of Evidence and Outcome Measures for Occupational Therapists Working in Post-acute Brain Injury Rehabilitation
Background: The use of evidence-based practice resources guides the occupational therapy process and identifies factors that have the most impact on rehabilitation outcomes. Purpose: The purpose of this study was to identify types of evidence-based resources, outcome measures, and theoretical guidance that occupational therapists use in the evaluation and treatment of adults with a traumatic brain injury in a post-acute rehabilitation setting. The study also aimed to identify barriers to accessing and using evidence-based practice resources. Method: Thirty-four occupational therapists completed an online survey questionnaire to identify qualitative and descriptive statistics that were related to the research questions. Conclusion: Results indicated that there is a need for more facility support, peer mentorship opportunities, and alternate measures of productivity requirements for occupational therapists. Further, there is a need for more consistent use of occupation-based practice models to guide the evaluation and treatment of adults with a TBI in a post-acute setting.