Occupational Therapy Students’ and Graduates’ Perspectives of Traditional and Nontraditional Level I Fieldwork Experiences

Among occupational therapy students and recently graduated practitioners, what are the perceptions of Level I fieldwork in understanding the role of an occupational therapist, application to didactic coursework, and impact on overall skills? Quantitative findings suggest that students and graduates perceived traditional Level I FW settings to be the most effective for understanding the role of an OT, application to didactic coursework, and impact on overall skills in comparison to respondents who experienced non-traditional Level I fieldwork settings. Qualitative data supports this finding as the most common theme reported was participants\u27 desire to work alongside an OT during fieldwork, as required in traditional fieldwork settings. Additionally, participants found FW to be most effective when given the opportunity to be hands-on with clients.These findings can help inform OT to meet ACOTE standards. Future research should focus on investigating FW educator and coordinator perspectives on traditional and nontraditional FW and compare the difference in perspectives between students and educators. This will help determine if there is a disconnect or misunderstanding between stakeholder groups in OT FW education

Community level digital mental health interventions:A policy and practice brief

The prevalence of mental ill-health is increasing worldwide and brings adverse consequences at both the individual and societal level. Treatments and interventions for the symptoms that represent mental health conditions may target biological, behavioural and cognitive factors. Traditionally, treatments have included psychotropic medication, and/or psychological therapies which are delivered on a one to one or group basis. Both have a high economic cost, and efficacy varies. In addition, help seeking behaviour is impacted by stigma, symptom recognition &amp; understanding, and a host of factors associated with the disorders themselves, such as avoidance behaviour. The delivery of face-to-face interventions for those who are most marginalised and most at risk from mental ill-health, can also be impacted by barriers, such as knowledge of the services available and time, connectivity or travel constraints. The research presented here is co-produced with service providers, end users and academic experts across the disciplines of psychology, business, medicine, healthcare, interaction design and computer science. This briefing is based on the findings from our research programme on a community level digital mental health intervention.<br/

Photochemically controlled drug dosing from a polymeric scaffold

Purpose To develop the first photoactive biomaterial coating capable of controlled drug dosing via inclusion of synthesised drug-3,5-dimethoxybenzoin (DMB) conjugates in a poly(2-methyoxyethyl acrylate) (pMEA) scaffold. Methods Flurbiprofen- and naproxen-DMB conjugates were prepared via esterification and characterised via NMR spectroscopy and mass spectrometry following chromatographic purification. Conjugate photolysis was investigated in acetonitrile solution and within the pMEA matrix following exposure to low-power 365 nm irradiation. Photo-liberation of drug from pMEA into phosphate buffered saline was monitored using UV-vis spectroscopy. Results The synthetic procedures yielded the desired drug conjugates with full supporting characterisation. Drug regeneration through photolysis of the synthesised conjugates was successful in both acetonitrile solution and within the pMEA scaffold upon UV irradiation. Conjugates were retained within the pMEA scaffold with exclusive drug liberation following irradiation and increased drug dose with increasing exposure. Multi-dosing capacity was demonstrated though the ability of successive irradiation periods to generate further bursts of drug. Conclusion This study demonstrates the first application of photochemically controlled drug release from a biomaterial coating and the feasibility of using pMEA as a scaffold for housing the photoactive drug-DMB conjugates

The Grizzly, November 14, 1995

Date of Graduation to Change • Election Day \u2795: The Results are in! • European Adventure • Women Taking Action Through Self-Defense • Jamieson to Speak • Job Club on Campus • Pi Nu Epsilon Sponsors Messiah Chat • Can-tastic! • Debate: King of Prussia Renovations • Talk Show Circus • What I Think • How Can You Say That God is the Truth? • The Only True Judge is God • Concert Band and Jazz Ensemble to Perform Saturday • Going Medieval on the Mall • The Tempest a Success • Ethnic-American Writers Series Presents Lisa Jones • The Bookstore is Changing: Voice Your Opinion • Philosophy Major Now Available • Football Falls to Dickinson, 27-12 • Runners Compete at Regional Championships • Local Karate Students Medal at 1995 Mediterranean Games • Field Hockey Team Falls in ECAC Semishttps://digitalcommons.ursinus.edu/grizzlynews/1369/thumbnail.jp

Feasibility study of computational occupational dosimetry: evaluating a proof-of-concept in an endovascular and interventional cardiology setting

Individual monitoring of radiation workers is essential to ensure compliance with legal dose limits and to ensure that doses are As Low As Reasonably Achievable. However, large uncertainties still exist in personal dosimetry and there are issues with compliance and incorrect wearing of dosimeters. The objective of the PODIUM (Personal Online Dosimetry Using Computational Methods) project was to improve personal dosimetry by an innovative approach: the development of an online dosimetry application based on computer simulations without the use of physical dosimeters. Occupational doses were calculated based on the use of camera tracking devices, flexible individualised phantoms and data from the radiation source. When combined with fast Monte Carlo simulation codes, the aim was to perform personal dosimetry in real-time. A key component of the PODIUM project was to assess and validate the methodology in interventional radiology workplaces where improvements in dosimetry are needed. This paper describes the feasibility of implementing the PODIUM approach in a clinical setting. Validation was carried out using dosimeters worn by Vascular Surgeons and Interventional Cardiologists during patient procedures at a hospital in Ireland. Our preliminary results from this feasibility study show acceptable differences of the order of 40% between calculated and measured staff doses, in terms of the personal dose equivalent quantity Hp(10), however there is a greater deviation for more complex cases and improvements are needed. The challenges of using the system in busy interventional rooms have informed the future needs and applicability of PODIUM. The availability of an online personal dosimetry application has the potential to overcome problems that arise from the use of current dosimeters. In addition, it should increase awareness of radiation protection among staff. Some limitations remain and a second phase of development would be required to bring the PODIUM method into operation in a hospital setting. However, an early prototype system has been tested in a clinical setting and the results from this two-year proof-of-concept PODIUM project are very promising for future development.Peer ReviewedPostprint (published version