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Thesis (Ph. D.)--University of Wisconsin--Madison, 1983. / Typescript. Vita. Description based on print version record. Includes bibliographical references (leaves 325-335).

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Thesis (M.S.)--University of Wisconsin--Madison, 1984. / Typescript. eContent provider-neutral record in process. Description based on print version record. Includes bibliographical references (leaves 161-162).

Thesis (Ph. D.)--New York University, School of Education, 2004 / Typescript. Includes bibliographical references (leaves 116-132). Also available in electronic format on the World Wide Web. Access restricted to users affiliated with the licensed institutions.

The purpose of this study was to examine the attitudes college students have toward those with physical disabilities and what personality characteristics they attribute to physical appearance. One-hundred-one introductory psychology students at FIU were randomly assigned to one of three groups: control--no disability group, a group that viewed five slides of peers with disabilities, and a group that viewed the disability slides and heard their voices. All subjects rated the individuals' perceived personality. A one-way ANOVA revealed that those in the visual and audio disability group rated those with disabilities significantly higher in friendliness, attractiveness, and assertiveness than those who rated the individuals without disabilities. Those in the visual and audio disability group rated them higher in self-esteem than those in the visual only disability group. Since voice can have such positive effects on first impression, an occupational therapist can work on improving communication skills of those with disabilities.

With the aging population and the increase in health care costs, issues of independence and autonomy will have a greater impact on formal and informal health care. Changes in occupational functioning that accompany increased age has raised the demandfor family assistance to the elderly. It is important for occupational therapists to understand the elderly's perceptions toward autonomy and paternalism in caregiving of the elderly because it is assumed that attitudes and beliefs affect how people interact and care for the elderly. A convenience sample of 57 Icelandic elderly were surveyed regarding their attitudes toward autonomy and paternalism in caregiving of the elderly. Results indicated that Icelandic elderly held strong beliefs toward autonomy but were undecided toward paternalism. Significant differences were found between groups. Elderly living at home indicated stronger beliefs on both autonomy and paternalism compared to those living in senior housing complexes. Elderly women held stronger beliefs in autonomy in contrast to the males, who were more paternalistic, and married subjects held stronger beliefs than did single respondents.

The purpose of this study was to identify which variables predict positive functional outcomes in rehabilitation of patients after a stroke. This study was a retrospective cohort study utilizing the Uniform Data Set from the social service records, the patient information sheet, and the quality assurance records to provide medical and demographic information. Sixty-nine patient records were included in the study. Multiple regression analysis predicting total Functional Independence Measure (FIM) at discharge was significant, (p < .001). Significant predictors included total FIM at admission, length of stay, cognitive status and average hours of therapy. Higher total FIM admission scores, longer lengths of stay, higher cognitive status and more hours of therapy resulted in higher total discharge FIM scores. Mobility sub-scale FIM at discharge was significantly predicted by total FIM at admission and average hours of therapy, (p

The current study assessed the perceived severity of six job stressors and three job strains from a national sample of 300 occupational therapists. The perceived severity of these stressors and strains and their relationships were evaluated across different settings. One hundred and sixty three therapists participated in this study. The data used to assess the study's hypotheses were subjected to analyses of variance and correlational analyses. Results indicated that therapists report higher than average levels on three of the six stressor measures, moderate turnover intentions, high satisfaction levels and minor health symptoms. Analyses of variance revealed several significant differences across settings. Specifically, therapists employed in the geriatric setting perceived greater levels of three of the stressor variables and two of the strain measures when compared to their counterparts. Finally, of the eighteen possible stressor-strain relationships, seventeen were found to be statistically significant.

Three hundred and twenty four occupational therapy practitioners responded to a survey regarding their knowledge of, and interest in therapeutic horseback riding (THR). This survey addressed the research question "Why are there so few occupational therapy practitioners involved in therapeutic horseback riding?" The most frequent response cited by OT practitioners was a lack of horse knowledge followed closely by a lack of time. In addition, 181 schools offering occupational therapy programs responded to a survey which addressed the research question "Do American Occupational Therapy Association (AOTA) approved occupational therapy programs include therapeutic horseback riding as a treatment option in their curriculum?" The most frequent manner in which THR was included in a curriculum was through informal discussion or student presentation.