Implementation and evaluation of a mobile application to support occupational therapy education DOI Creative Commons

María Fernández,

Luís-Javier Márquez-Álvarez, Estíbaliz Jiménez Arberas

et al.

Irish Journal of Occupational Therapy, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 52(2), P. 91 - 97

Published: Nov. 4, 2024

Purpose This study aims to evaluate the usability and effectiveness of a mobile application, ValTO, designed enhance communication professional reasoning skills in occupational therapy students through case-based learning approach. Design/methodology/approach A descriptive exploratory was conducted with 32 second-year students. The app assessed using Mobile Application Rating Scale System Usability Scale, complemented by University Oviedo’s Learning Satisfaction Survey. Findings majority (77.8%) rated above average on 50% scoring it as excellent. scores revealed high ratings across functionality, aesthetics information quality, significant correlation between user satisfaction. Increased student satisfaction also observed Survey compared previous years. Originality/value ValTO integrates modern health tools into education, enhancing students’ decision-making an innovative, real-world context. contributes growing body research applications educational settings, demonstrating their potential improve both engagement outcomes.

Language: Английский

Use and Perceptions of Telehealth by Pediatric Occupational Therapists Post COVID-19 Pandemic DOI Creative Commons
Alissa Baker,

Erin R. Barents,

Anna G. Cole

et al.

International Journal of Telerehabilitation, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: 16(2)

Published: Jan. 15, 2025

Telehealth was widely adopted in pediatric occupational therapy practice during the COVID-19 pandemic; however, there is limited knowledge on telehealth use post-pandemic. This study collected 132 responses to a mixed-methods survey from March-October 2023 explore therapists’ current and perceptions telehealth. Results indicated that over half of respondents continue Frequency differentiated by setting, with significantly lower proportion school-based using compared outpatient (p<.001) or early intervention (p<.001). The median rate low 10% services delivered via Respondents view as moderately effective satisfactory. Rationale for included parent coaching, access natural environment, caregiver involvement, travel convenience, accommodate family illness. Challenges lack child engagement, regulatory barriers.

Language: Английский

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Roles Caregivers Take on in Pediatric Rehabilitation Telehealth Services: A Scoping Review DOI
Melanie Morriss Tkach, Juliana Hudson Earwood

OTJR Occupational Therapy Journal of Research, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: unknown

Published: Nov. 5, 2024

Background: Caregivers and children continue to use pediatric rehabilitation telehealth services (PRTS) post-pandemic. Understanding how caregivers support during PRTS can help us fully integrate for positive outcomes. This scoping review describes the roles take on PRTS. Methods: We searched MEDLINE, CINAHL, PsycINFO, ERIC research published January 2005 July 2023. included English articles effect of excluded qualitative non–peer-reviewed literature. Results: Thirty-four met inclusion criteria. were gatekeepers, technicians, implementers, trainees, collaborators, consumers, supervisors in took throughout PRTS, varied by type delivered. Conclusions: multiple Our results inform clinical decisions about Future should explore strategies that caregiver role taking maximize involvement outcomes

Language: Английский

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The Development and Pilot Testing of a Fidelity Checklist for a Family-Centered Telehealth Intervention for Parents of Children with Motor Delay DOI Creative Commons
Karen Hurtubise, Michelle Phoenix, Chantal Camden

et al.

International Journal of Telerehabilitation, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 16(1)

Published: June 28, 2024

This multi-methods study describes the development of a pediatric rehabilitation telehealth intervention fidelity checklist, estimates its inter-rater reliability, and documents raters' implementation experience. A literature scan expert consultation identified eighteen key behaviors categorized them into three subdomains, measured using 5-point measurement system. To estimate checklist’s raters scored 33 video recordings. Shrout Fleiss Class 1,1 intraclass correlation (ICC)) 95% confidence intervals (CI) calculated ICCs = 0.5 (CI: 0, 0.9) for both Therapist Parent-Therapists Parent subdomain an ICC 0.3 0.8). In surveys, reported high levels satisfaction (100%), ease use (84% to 88%), in their ratings (87% 100%). Changes procedures scoring were recommended. Capturing raters’ experiences is crucial early evaluation checklists telehealth.

Language: Английский

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Implementation and evaluation of a mobile application to support occupational therapy education DOI Creative Commons

María Fernández,

Luís-Javier Márquez-Álvarez, Estíbaliz Jiménez Arberas

et al.

Irish Journal of Occupational Therapy, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 52(2), P. 91 - 97

Published: Nov. 4, 2024

Purpose This study aims to evaluate the usability and effectiveness of a mobile application, ValTO, designed enhance communication professional reasoning skills in occupational therapy students through case-based learning approach. Design/methodology/approach A descriptive exploratory was conducted with 32 second-year students. The app assessed using Mobile Application Rating Scale System Usability Scale, complemented by University Oviedo’s Learning Satisfaction Survey. Findings majority (77.8%) rated above average on 50% scoring it as excellent. scores revealed high ratings across functionality, aesthetics information quality, significant correlation between user satisfaction. Increased student satisfaction also observed Survey compared previous years. Originality/value ValTO integrates modern health tools into education, enhancing students’ decision-making an innovative, real-world context. contributes growing body research applications educational settings, demonstrating their potential improve both engagement outcomes.

Language: Английский

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