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Item A Group Boxing Program for Young Adults with Autism Spectrum Disorder(2022) Fan, Chia-WeiItem A Telerehabilitation Intervention to Reduce the Impact of Fatigue in People with Heart Failure and Chronic Fatigue(2017-04) Radloff, Jennifer C.Item An Intervention to Reduce the Impact of Fatigue in People with Heart Failure and Chronic Fatigue: A Randomized Controlled Trial(2018) Radloff, Jennifer C.Date Presented 4/20/2018 Preliminary findings of a randomized controlled trial on interventions for people with heart failure and fatigue are discussed. This topic advances occupational therapy practitioners’ knowledge on individualized interventions to reduce fatigue impact in people with heart failure and fatigue. Primary Author and Speaker: Young Joo Kim Additional Authors and Speakers: Jennifer Radloff, Jenny Chiariello, Nicole Faust, Madison WilcoxItem Assessing Information Literacy Skills and Library Anxiety of First-year Occupational Therapy Graduate Students(2021) Moghimi, Christine; Rickelman, MaryIn today’s academic environment, students equipped with self-regulated learning and information literacy (IL) skills have an excellent opportunity for professional success given the current information-based practices in health care. Purposefully providing IL instruction to students early in their coursework will help them develop competent research skills applicable to their remaining studies and scholarly projects. Along with IL challenges, students can experience “library anxiety,” which the literature identifies as a contributing factor to poor academic performance. This study explored components of library anxiety in Master of Occupational Therapy (MOT) students and identified opportunities for IL training that could help students become more confident and proficient in analyzing research publications. The study was embedded in a class assignment, that had the students, in small groups, connect with a university librarian for a one-hour research consultation and review of library resources. Participants in the study completed a pre- and post-survey of 17 questions utilizing a 4-point Likert scale. The results indicated that the students experienced significant positive change in their confidence level with utilization of research tools. Results also showed that students had increased comfort in seeking help while using the university library. The study suggests that the students’ ability to find and assess quality research material will only improve with practice. Despite the availability of new technology that does not necessitate human contact to facilitate research, face-to-face interactions are the most effective mode of communication for questions that are involved and complex, such as graduate students’ scholarly projects.Item Assessing therapeutic communication during rehabilitation: The Clinical Assessment of Modes(2016) Fan, Chia-WeiOBJECTIVE. This study applied Rasch analysis to test four versions of the Clinical Assessment of Modes (CAM), an assessment based on Taylor’s Intentional Relationship Model: CAM–P, which assesses clients’ pretreatment preferences; CAM–E, clients’ treatment experience; CAM–T, therapists’ self-reported perspective; and CAM–O, an observer rating scale. METHOD. The CAM–P was administered to 63 inpatients. The CAM–E was administered to 110 inpatients and outpatients. Trained raters rated therapists’ modes with 59 inpatients and outpatients on the CAM–O. The CAM–T was administered to 38 therapists. Analyses of reliability and validity were conducted. RESULTS. The CAM demonstrated adequate construct validity. All versions showed acceptable internal consistency and unidimensionality within each of the subscales. Disorder between the 5 points on the ordinal rating scale was found for the client measures (CAM–P, CAM–E) and was resolved by modifying the ratings to encompass a 4-point scale. CONCLUSION. The four CAM versions are reliable and valid measures of therapeutic communication in rehabilitation.Item Assistive Technology Devices and Strategies for Person with Low Vision(2014-10) Radloff, Jennifer C.Item Associations Between Vaccination and Quality of Life Among Taiwan General Population: A Comparison Between Covid-19 Vaccines and Flu Vaccines(2022) Fan, Chia-WeiThe COVID-19 pandemic has profoundly impacted lives worldwide and has led to global vaccination against COVID-19. However, there are concerns about the adverse effects of such vaccines on individuals' health. Therefore, it is important to investigate the association between vaccination and holistic health outcome (i.e., quality of life [QoL]). The present study analyzed data from the Taiwan Social Change Survey (TSCS), a survey conducted utilizing stratified random sampling. More specifically, data (N = 1425; 47.44% males; mean age = 50.58 y) on their vaccinations (including COVID-19 and flu vaccines) and QoL (using the Short-Form 12) were used. Participants were separated into two age subgroups for analyses (those aged below 50 y, and those 50 y or above). For participants aged below 50 y, those who received COVID-19 vaccine and those who received both COVID-19 and flu vaccines had significantly better physical QoL than those who did not receive any vaccination. Mental QoL was not significantly associated with vaccinations for participants aged below 50 y. Moreover, neither mental nor physical QoL was significantly associated with vaccinations for those aged 50 y or above. The present study showed that not having COVID-19 and flu vaccinations is associated with poor QoL. This finding should be disseminated to the public to help aid vaccination promotion.Item Asynchronous Interprofessional Simulation to Promote the Role of Physical Therapy in Wound Management(2023) Lopez, Laura; Edgar, Cory; Radloff, Jennifer C.; Lowden-Stokely, Janice; Hawes, Stacey; Rowe, LynnItem Burdens on Caregivers of Patients With Stroke During a Pandemic: Relationships With Support Satisfaction, Psychological Distress, and Fear of Covid-19(2022) Fan, Chia-WeiBackground Caregivers have faced unprecedented circumstances throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, but previous research only minimally addresses the caregivers' burden. Therefore, this study aimed to investigate the relationship between caregiver burden, psychological stress, satisfaction with support, and fear of COVID-19 in caregivers of patients with stroke during the pandemic. Methods A cross-sectional survey study with total of 171 caregivers of patients with stroke in a community hospital in Taiwan. All participants completed the Zarit Burden Interview, Depression, Anxiety, Stress Scale (DASS-21), satisfaction of support survey, and Fear of COVID-19 Scale. Pearson correlations were used to examine the bivariate correlations between study variables. Then, with the control of demographic confounders, a multiple linear regression model was applied with significant variables to construct and explain caregiver burden. Results The proposed model significantly explained the caregiver burden of caregivers of patients with stroke. Specifically, the caregiver burden was negatively correlated with satisfaction with family support, but positively with psychological distress and the fear of COVID-19. Conclusions Caregivers of patients with stroke will suffer a greater burden if they have lower satisfaction with family support, experienced higher psychological distress, and perceived more fear of the COVID-19 pandemic. Health professionals must address these concerns, support caregivers, and enhance available resources.Item Changes of Health Outcomes, Healthy Behaviors, Generalized Trust, and Accessibility to Health Promotion Resources in Taiwan Before and During Covid-19 Pandemic: Comparing 2011 and 2021 Taiwan Social Change Survey (TSCS) Cohorts(2022) Fan, Chia-WeiPurpose: The present study compared two nationally representative cohort datasets concerning Taiwan residents’ healthy behaviors, subjective health outcomes, generalized trust, and accessibility to health promotion resources. Patients and Methods: The Taiwan Social Change Survey (TSCS) was conducted in two waves ten years apart: 2011 cohort (n = 1021; 48.4% males) and 2021 cohort (n = 1425; 47.4%) cohorts. Descriptive statistics were calculated to compare the two TSCS datasets. Then, multiple regression models were constructed with health outcome as the dependent variable, and demographics and other key components as independent variables. Results: The 2011 TSCS cohort showed higher prevalence for cigarette smoking (30.8% vs 25.2%; p=0.002), alcohol drinking (52.5% vs 24.3%; p< 0.001), exercise habits (52.7% vs 48.0%; p=0.02), and better fruit and vegetable accessibility (Mean=3.91 vs 3.82; p=0.04). The 2021 TSCS cohort reported higher body mass index (Mean=24.20 vs 23.63; p< 0.001), less residency in urban areas (22.4% vs 31.1%; p< 0.001), better jogging accessibility (4.14 vs 4.05; p=0.006), higher generalized trust (2.26 vs 2.17; p=0.001), and greater internet usage (3.43 vs 2.89; p< 0.001). The regression model showed that exercise habits (standardized coefficient=0.20 and 0.10; p< 0.001) and generalized trust (standardized coefficient=0.11 and 0.11; p=0.004 and < 0.001) were consistently associated with health outcomes in both cohorts. Additionally, internet use (standardized coefficient=− 0.07; p=0.026) and alcohol drinking behaviors (standardized coefficient=− 0.07; p=0.0022) were negatively associated with health outcomes in the 2021 cohort. Conclusion: The present study demonstrated the trends and changes over 10 years regarding multiple health-related components among Taiwan residents. The study’s findings provide insight into education promotion programs to reduce unhealthy behaviors as well as enhancing generalized trust building and developing healthy behaviors for Taiwan residents.Item Chinese Manual of the Model of Human Occupation Screening Tool (MOHOST)(School of Occupational Therapy, College of Medicine, National Taiwan University, 2009) Fan, Chia-WeiItem Clinical Assessment of Modes - Client Outcomes Version (CAM-C2): Communicating with Your Therapist(University of Illinois at Chicago, Department of Occupational Therapy, 2013) Fan, Chia-WeiItem Clinical Assessment of Modes - Client Outcomes Version (CAM-C2): Communicating with your Therapist (Mandarin Version)(University of Illinois at Chicago, Department of Occupational Therapy, 2013) Fan, Chia-WeiItem Clinical Assessment of Modes - Client Outcomes Version (CAM-C2): Communicating with Your Therapist (Spanish Version)(University of Illinois at Chicago, Department of Occupational Therapy, 2013) Fan, Chia-WeiItem Clinical Assessment of Modes - Client Preferences Version (CAM-C1): Communicating with Your Therapist(University of Illinois at Chicago, Department of Occupational Therapy, 2013) Fan, Chia-WeiItem Clinical Assessment of Modes - Client Preferences Version (CAM-C1): Communicating with Your Therapist (Mandarin Version)(University of Illinois at Chicago, Department of Occupational Therapy, 2013) Fan, Chia-WeiItem Clinical Assessment of Modes - Client Preferences Version (CAM-C1): Communicating with Your Therapist (Spanish Version)(University of Illinois at Chicago, Department of Occupational Therapy, 2013) Fan, Chia-WeiItem Clinical Assessment of Modes - Therapist Outcomes Version (CAM-T): Communicating with Your Client(University of Illinois at Chicago, Department of Occupational Therapy, 2013) Fan, Chia-WeiItem Clinical Assessment of Modes—Observational Version (CAM-O): Communicating with Your Therapist—Observational Version(University of Illinois at Chicago, Department of Occupational Therapy, 2013) Fan, Chia-WeiItem Clinical Assessment of Modes—Patient Experiences Version (CAM–E), Version 2.0(University of Illinois at Chicago, Department of Occupational Therapy, 2015) Fan, Chia-Wei