Download or read book Perceived Impacts of Peer Mentoring in an Occupational Therapy Program written by Kate Buzo and published by . This book was released on 2014 with total page 31 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Peer mentoring can occur at many levels in a person's life and is an important part of graduate education. Mentors provide guidance, challenges, exposure, acceptance, confirmation, and coaching to their graduate students, and can have a great impact on a student's perception of the quality of their graduate experience. The purpose of this qualitative study was to understand the psychosocial impact of a mentor-mentee program on graduate occupational therapy students in the areas of stress levels, time-management skills, and communication and interpersonal communication skills, as perceived by mentees. The study consisted of in-depth qualitative interviews with four mentees from the program. Each participant reported diverse experiences regarding the impact of the peer mentoring program on stress levels, time management, and communication skills. The researchers recommend future research look at the impacts of gender, structure of the program, and prior mentor-mentee relationships on the outcomes of the mentoring program." -- From page 1.

Download or read book Occupational Therapy for Adults With Intellectual Disability written by Kimberly Bryze and published by Taylor & Francis. This book was released on 2024-06-01 with total page 344 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Occupational Therapy for Adults With Intellectual Disability provides occupational therapy practitioners and students with occupation-based solutions to serve and empower individuals with intellectual disabilities, as well as their families and caregivers, towards more self-determined, authentic lives. There are few texts that exist within occupational therapy that support this population. Dr. Kimberly Bryze and the contributing authors are all occupational therapists who have or currently provide occupational therapy services to adults with intellectual disability in various settings. They bring their expertise in scholarship and offer thoughtful, evidence-based approaches for practitioners to create change for individuals, communities, organizations, and society. This text presents an occupational perspective of individuals with intellectual disability given its focus on the following: quality of living social well-being role competence occupational identity self-advocacy occupational justice Occupational Therapy for Adults with Intellectual Disability is ideal for occupational therapy educators who teach content related to adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities, occupational therapy practitioners who provide services to adults with intellectual disability in various clinical, community, and residential settings, and occupational therapy students. Included with the text are online supplemental materials for faculty use in the classroom. The intentional, occupational focus ensures that the content is consistent with recommended practice in current occupational therapy. Occupational therapy practitioners will look to this text to provide evidence-based interventions and when developing consultative programs for persons with intellectual disability across many different settings.

Download or read book The Experience of Peer Mentors Within a Peer Mentor Postsecondary Transition Program written by Carissa Birchem and published by . This book was released on 2017 with total page 214 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book The Perceived Effectiveness of a Peer mentoring Program and Peer Mentors Influence on First year Student Adjustment written by Amy Jo Gershon and published by . This book was released on 1999 with total page 250 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book Willard and Spackman s Occupational Therapy written by Barbara A. Schell and published by Lippincott Williams & Wilkins. This book was released on 2013-03-08 with total page 1298 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Willard and Spackman’s Occupational Therapy, Twelfth Edition, continues in the tradition of excellent coverage of critical concepts and practices that have long made this text the leading resource for Occupational Therapy students. Students using this text will learn how to apply client-centered, occupational, evidence based approach across the full spectrum of practice settings. Peppered with first-person narratives, which offer a unique perspective on the lives of those living with disease, this new edition has been fully updated with a visually enticing full color design, and even more photos and illustrations. Vital pedagogical features, including case studies, Practice Dilemmas, and Provocative questions, help position students in the real-world of occupational therapy practice to help prepare them to react appropriately.

Download or read book Near peer Mentors and Developmental Math written by Jesse L. Knepper and published by . This book was released on 2020 with total page 155 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The purpose of this qualitative study is to examine the impact of near-peer mentors on perceptions of sense of belonging and integration into the campus community among first year freshmen students in developmental math. Throughout the course of this inquiry it will also provide insight into the growth of the peer mentors, as it pertains to sense of belonging and integration to the campus community, resulting from their experience as near-peer mentors. This study was born out of a pilot launch of a near-peer mentor program for students in developmental math at California State University, Northridge (CSUN) and the desire to understand the impact that this program had on the socialization of students. Specifically, this study sought answers to the following research questions: 1) how has the near-peer mentor program in developmental math impacted student perceptions on their sense of belonging to the campus community? And 2) how has the near-peer mentor program in developmental math impacted student perceptions on their integration into the campus community? At the time of this study, limited information existed on the impact of peer mentors on first-year college students enrolled in developmental math. Utilizing interviews of both mentors and students, along with document review, this qualitative study found that near-peer mentors can, through the developmental of social bonds with students, positively impact perceptions of sense of belonging among first year students in developmental math. Self-efficacy, motivation, social bonds, and connections to campus resources were identified as recurring themes of discussion in interview responses among mentors and students concerning sense of belonging and integration. Furthermore, students were able to identify with their near-peer mentors and looked to them as role models. This connection helped foster the use of campus resources, thus impacting a greater feeling of integration to the campus community. Near-peer mentors also felt a greater sense of belonging and greater connection to the campus as a result of their participation in the program. The findings of this study are significant as they demonstrate that peer mentor programs can be used as an effective strategy for addressing sense of belonging and helping students feel better connected to the campus community. The CSU has affirmed its ongoing commitment to fostering sense of belonging among students and supporting student needs through the connection to campus resources (Graduation Initiative 2025, n.d.). This study may inform other campuses of the impact of near-peer mentors as they look to implement similar programs that align with the Graduation Initiative 2025 objectives.

Download or read book Theory in School Based Occupational Therapy Practice written by Patricia Laverdure and published by Taylor & Francis. This book was released on 2024-06-05 with total page 247 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Theory in School-Based Occupational Therapy Practice: A Practical Application addresses a critical need in the school-based occupational therapy practice community for a model of integrating theory-based decision making in school practice. Drs. Laverdure and Seruya provide pragmatic information to support the translation and application of theory in occupational therapy practice in school-based settings. The text provides an important blueprint for the advancement of occupational therapy practice in the context of educational reform and accountability. What’s included in Theory in School-Based Occupational Therapy Practice: • Evidence-based theoretical conceptual models, theories, and frames of reference used by occupational therapy practitioners in school practice • Case examples to prepare occupational therapy students for practice in school settings • Chapters written by theory and practice scholars and case exemplars illustrating the application of the content Perfect for future and current practitioners in school systems looking to improve student learning and postsecondary outcomes, Theory in School-Based Occupational Therapy Practice: A Practical Application fills a gap that will improve the state of occupational therapy practice in educational settings across the country.

Download or read book Nursing Today E Book written by JoAnn Zerwekh and published by Elsevier Health Sciences. This book was released on 2022-07-09 with total page 714 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Make a smooth transition from nursing school into the practice setting with Nursing Today, 11th Edition! With this book, you will gain a solid understanding of the issues and trends that affect the nursing profession. Not only will you graduate with patient care skills, but you will advance your career with insights into writing a resume, interviewing, finding a job, and obtaining specialty certifications. This edition takes a deeper look into topics such as workplace bullying, conflict management, cultural and spiritual awareness, and the new question types found on the Next Generation NCLEX® examination. Written by well-known nursing educators JoAnn Zerwekh and Ashley Zerwekh Garneau, this easy-to-read text prepares you for success on the NCLEX-RN® exam and in professional nursing practice. - Thorough coverage prepares you for a professional career with an introduction to historical and present-day nursing as well as legal, ethical, political, and workplace issues. - Learning objectives, humorous cartoons, and a pithy quote introduce the content in each chapter. - Critical Thinking boxes ask you to apply your knowledge to the practice setting. - Coverage of QSEN competencies addresses effective communication, team building, evidence-based practice, patient safety, and quality assurance. - Tips for transitioning into the workplace are included in chapters such as NCLEX-RN® Exam and the New Graduate, Employment Considerations: Opportunities, Resumes, and Interviewing; and Mentorship, Preceptorship, and Nurse Residency Programs. - Career advancement tools include time management, communication and delegation, how to write an effective resume, interviewing tips, guidelines for using social media, attaining certification in a nursing specialty, and self-care strategies. - Evidence-Based Practice boxes summarize practice Issues, implications for nursing practice, and the references for the evidence. - Research for Best Practice boxes highlight the research evidence that supports clinical practice.

Download or read book Pedretti s Occupational Therapy E Book written by Heidi McHugh Pendleton and published by Elsevier Health Sciences. This book was released on 2017-03-10 with total page 1264 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Pedretti’s Occupational Therapy: Practice Skills for Physical Dysfunction, 8th Edition prepares you for occupational therapy practice with adults who have physical disabilities. This cornerstone text provides a foundation for the development of clinical reasoning skills in a comprehensive, case-based learning approach to physical dysfunction. New full color photos and helpful pedagogy, including threaded case studies, OT Practice Notes, ethical considerations, and end-of-chapter review questions, reinforce learning, enhance retention, and prompt you to apply principles in a clinical setting. UNIQUE! Threaded case studies, woven throughout each chapter, help you apply concepts to real-life clinical practice. UNIQUE! Ethical Considerations boxes highlight the key ethical concerns of treatment options so you can practice ethically. UNIQUE! OT Practice Notes convey important considerations for professional practice. Focuses on the occupational therapist’s role in health and wellness, which the OTA has identified as a key practice area in the 21st century. Information on prevention, rather than simply intervention or treatment, shows how OTs can take a proactive role in patient care. Evidence-based content included throughout, especially in regards to evaluation and intervention. Content on occupational therapy’s commitment to considering cultural and ethnic diversity in every chapter. Key terms, chapter outlines, chapter objectives lay out the information you can expect to learn from each chapter.

Download or read book Occupational Therapy for Physical Dysfunction written by Diane Dirette and published by Lippincott Williams & Wilkins. This book was released on 2019-12-17 with total page 2008 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Designed to help students become effective, reflective practitioners, this fully updated edition of the most widely used occupational therapy text for the course continues to emphasize the “whys” as well as the “how-tos” of holistic assessment and treatment. Now in striking full color and co-edited by renowned educators and authors Diane Powers Dirette and Sharon Gutman, Occupational Therapy for Physical Dysfunction, Eighth Edition features expert coverage of the latest assessment techniques and most recent trends in clinical practice. In addition, the book now explicitly integrates “Frames of Reference” to help students connect theories to practice and features a new six-part organization, thirteen all-new chapters, new pedagogy, and more.

Download or read book The Relationship Between Peer Mentoring Program Participation and Successful Transition to High School written by Ann Devries Stoltz and published by . This book was released on 2005 with total page 134 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

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Download or read book A Qualitative Study on the Impact of Occupational Therapy Mentors on Children from Disadvantaged Homes and the Implications for Future Success written by Melinda Cervantes and published by . This book was released on 2013 with total page 164 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book A Peer Mentoring Program to Support the Transition to Adulthood written by Julia Hess and published by . This book was released on 2019 with total page 114 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book College Success for Students on the Autism Spectrum written by S. Jay Kuder and published by Taylor & Francis. This book was released on 2023-07-03 with total page 199 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Helping both college faculty and student affairs staff enlarge their understanding of the experiences of students on the autism spectrum, this book provides guidance on putting supports in place to increase college success. Uniquely, the authors bring the perspective of neurodiversity to this work. Many individuals on the autism spectrum have been stigmatized by the diagnosis and experience autism as a negative label that brings with it marginalization and barriers through an emphasis on deficits. Autistic self-advocates within the neurodiversity movement are leading the charge to rethinking autism as neurodiversity, and to celebrating autism as central to identity. Neurodiversity is not a theory or a way of being, it is a fact, and neurological diversity should be valued and respected along with any other human variation such as race, ethnicity, gender, and sexuality.The book provides the practical guidance needed to help neurodivergent students succeed, with chapters that address a variety of key issues from the transition to college to career readiness after graduation. The authors address support services, faculty and staff roles, and enhancing academic success. They also cover navigating the social demands of college life, working with families, and mental health. The final chapter brings it all together, describing the elements of a comprehensive program to help this student population succeed.Difficulties with social interaction and communication are one of the defining characteristics of autism and often persist into adulthood. It can be assumed that difficulties with social interaction and communication may also impact college success, both socially and academically. But the answer for these students is not necessarily to try to "fix" these issues, since the fact that these students have been admitted to a degree-granting program shows that they can be successful students. Instead, there should be an emphasis on helping faculty, staff, and students understand the diversity of human behavior while helping autistic students achieve college success through a support system and by providing accommodations and services when needed.

Download or read book Mentoring and Diversity written by Belle Rose Ragins and published by Taylor & Francis. This book was released on 2012-04-27 with total page 316 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Organizations with a diverse workforce will have a leading edge in the New World economy. 'Mentoring and Diversity' illustrates the importance of mentoring as a proactive tool in diversity initiatives, and demonstrates how mentoring can be used to recruit, develop and retain a diverse and innovative workforce. This book brings together new and innovative perspectives on diversity and mentoring relationships within a variety of international settings. 'Mentoring and Diversity' provides a unique blend of research and practice, and is an indispensable guide for any company that seeks to develop a more diverse workforce. It will serve as a fundamental text for practitioners interested in developing effective mentoring programmes and for researchers seeking to understand these critical and complex relationships. Interviews, cases and qualitative data from a variety of international settings are used to support the models and theries developed in the text. These cases illustrate "diversity in action" in mentoring relationships, and provide guidance for developing effective mentoring programmes and diverse mentoring relationships in organizations. The book is composed of four sections that reflect theory, research and practice: * An overview of the theory and research on diversified mentoring relationships, followed by an applied model of diversity in mentoring relationships. * Some empirically based and pragmatic observations of "best practices" that are used by diversified mentoring programmes in various international contexts. * A collection of international case studies of diversity in both mentoring programmes and individual mentoring relationships. These cases illustrate the challenges and benefits associated with diversity in mentoring relationships. Organizational cases are drawn from such companies as Procter & Gamble, Volvo and World Bank. These cases provide practical guidance on how to develop effective mentoring programmes. * An integrative analysis of some of the recurring themes in the case studies that are supported by existing research but also chart new ground for emerging reseach and theory.

Download or read book Occupational Therapy for Children and Adolescents E Book written by Jane Case-Smith and published by Elsevier Health Sciences. This book was released on 2014-10-23 with total page 911 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: - NEW video clips and case studies on the Evolve website demonstrate important concepts and rehabilitation techniques. - NEW Autism Spectrum Disorder chapter contains important information for OTs not addressed in other texts. - NEW Neuromotor: Cerebral Palsy chapter addresses the most prevalent cause of motor dysfunction in children. - NEW Adolescent Development chapter helps you manage the special needs of teenagers and young adults. - NEW contemporary design includes full-color photos and illustrations. - UPDATED content and references ensure you have access to the comprehensive, research-based information that will guide you in making optimal decisions in practice.