{"title":"Recreational Therapy Modalities for Treating Survivors of Intimate Partner Violence: A Scoping Review","authors":"Em V. Adams, Wilmayra Hernández, Nadja Gonzales","doi":"10.18666/trj-2022-v56-i4-11591","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.18666/trj-2022-v56-i4-11591","url":null,"abstract":"The purpose of this scoping review was to examine the extant research on modalities that fall within the recreational therapy scope of practice. A systematic search of the literature was conducted following the PRISMA-ScR guidelines for scoping reviews. The original database search yielded 706 studies (with duplicates removed) and 22 studies were included in the final review. The scoping review included peer-reviewed intervention studies for survivors of intimate partner violence (IPV), with the purpose of addressing the following research questions: RQ1: What recreational therapy modalities have been used and researched for treating survivors of IPV? RQ2: What are the primary health outcomes measured for of recreational therapy modalities for survivors of IPV? RQ3: What are the biggest gaps within the research? Types of modalities used included mind-body interventions, creative expression, and physically active leisure. Outcomes measured were primarily depression, anxiety, and post-traumatic stress disorder symptoms. Future research directions include the need for interventions to be evaluated when run specifically in the recreational therapy context, the need for evaluation of current practices with intimate partner violence and trauma-informed care, and the need for more diverse sampling to establish culturally affirming interventions for people who identify as LGBTQIA+ or racial/ethnic minorities.","PeriodicalId":45238,"journal":{"name":"Therapeutic Recreation Journal","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.6,"publicationDate":"2022-10-20","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"43502483","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
L. Bedini, Ms. Kimberly D. Miller, Ms. Kaitlyn N. Powalie, Jeffery Labban, Lauren Paynter
{"title":"Factors Affecting CTRSs' Motivation to Join Professional Organizations in Recreational Therapy","authors":"L. Bedini, Ms. Kimberly D. Miller, Ms. Kaitlyn N. Powalie, Jeffery Labban, Lauren Paynter","doi":"10.18666/trj-2022-v56-i4-11534","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.18666/trj-2022-v56-i4-11534","url":null,"abstract":"A strong professional organization has been associated with credibility and vitality of a profession. The field of recreational therapy (RT), however, has historically demonstrated poor membership on both national and state/regional levels. The purpose of this study was to examine what CTRSs identify as benefits as well as real/perceived barriers to membership in professional RT organizations and examine the relationship between membership status and professional commitment. A 43-item Qualtrics electronic questionnaire addressing benefits and barriers of membership, professional commitment, and demographics was sent to active CTRSs. Statistical analysis found that just over half of the 2003 respondents were members of either national and/or state/regional organizations. Differences existed regarding benefits of membership where members perceived more professional benefits and non-members perceived more personal benefits. Barriers were primarily financial and “cost-benefit” concerns. In addition, professional commitment was higher among members. Many recommendations exist for practice, education, and research.","PeriodicalId":45238,"journal":{"name":"Therapeutic Recreation Journal","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.6,"publicationDate":"2022-10-20","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"44421465","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"The Potential Use of HeartMath®’s emWave Technology to Establish Evidence-Based Therapeutic Recreation Practice to Produce Physiological and Psychological Outcomes: A Systematic Literature Review","authors":"Lindsey Ryan Oakes","doi":"10.18666/trj-2022-v56-i4-10997","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.18666/trj-2022-v56-i4-10997","url":null,"abstract":"With the capability of evidence-based therapeutic recreation interventions to produce meaningful emotional/behavioral and cognitive health outcomes, it would be valuable to establish use of HeartMath®’s emWave device as an evidence-based practice to potentially benefit individuals with various disabilities and/or diagnoses. This systematic literature review explores evidence-based practices in various fields that involve use of HeartMath®’s emWave device with individuals with and without disabilities or diagnosed health-related issues to produce and measure psychological and/or physiological change. Twenty-one databases were searched in October 2020, and 13 articles were selected for final review. Specific topics were revealed: use of HeartMath®’s emWave device, suitability and accessibility, need for standardized treatment approach, and need for formal evaluation of participant experiences. Results revealed a variety of implications and future recommendations that support future research to test the use of HeartMath®’s emWave device with individuals with various disabilities and/or diagnoses and establish evidence-based therapeutic recreation practice.","PeriodicalId":45238,"journal":{"name":"Therapeutic Recreation Journal","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.6,"publicationDate":"2022-10-20","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"43473900","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Exploring the Effects of Swimming on Sleep Behaviors of Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder Using Single-Subject Design","authors":"L. Mische Lawson, Natalie Kivlin","doi":"10.18666/trj-2022-v56-i4-11554","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.18666/trj-2022-v56-i4-11554","url":null,"abstract":"Evidence suggests physical activity (PA) improves sleep of typical children but benefits for children with autism spectrum disorders (ASD) are not established. We examined the effects of PA, particularly swimming, on the sleep behaviors of three children with ASD using objective and parent-report measures. Children participated in eight weeks of a specialized swim program. Parents completed sleep and behavior measures at the beginning and end of the eight-week program. Parents also completed a sleep log for one week while their child slept on a sleep sensor. Results showed variable response to the Sensory Enhanced Aquatics intervention. One child’s sleep and behavior were stable and/or improved, one child’s outcomes were variable, and one child’s sleep worsened. The sleep sensor revealed children fell asleep more quickly after swimming, but increased times out of bed for one child. Recreational therapists should use caution when recommending physical activity to improve sleep with this population and carefully monitor outcomes.","PeriodicalId":45238,"journal":{"name":"Therapeutic Recreation Journal","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.6,"publicationDate":"2022-10-20","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"46277042","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Virtual Reality among Individuals with Intellectual and/or Developmental Disabilities: A Systematic Literature Review","authors":"Lindsey Ryan Oakes","doi":"10.18666/trj-2022-v56-i3-11184","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.18666/trj-2022-v56-i3-11184","url":null,"abstract":"With the capability of virtual reality (VR) interventions outside the field of therapeutic recreation to produce meaningful outcomes in various domains for individuals with varying disabilities, it would be valuable to establish VR as an evidence-based therapeutic recreation practice that could greatly benefit individuals with intellectual and/or developmental disabilities (IDD). This systematic literature review explores VR evidence-based practices with individuals with IDD in various fields. Twenty-two databases were searched in October 2020, and 32 articles were reviewed. Thematic topics included: VR increases skills; VR motivates; VR to support traditional services; most effective types of VR; suitability and accessibility of VR; complimentary support for VR implementation and successful engagement; VR challenges, lessons learned, and needed improvements; and full potential of VR not yet realized. Results revealed a variety of implications and future recommendations that support future research to test VR with individuals with IDD and establish evidence-based therapeutic recreation practice.","PeriodicalId":45238,"journal":{"name":"Therapeutic Recreation Journal","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.6,"publicationDate":"2022-08-21","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"44405181","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Summary of NCTRC Response to COVID-19 Related to Certification Standards, Interpretive Guidelines, and Financial Assistance Programs","authors":"A. Richard","doi":"10.18666/trj-2022-v56-i3-11729","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.18666/trj-2022-v56-i3-11729","url":null,"abstract":"To provide a measured, data-driven response to the changes COVID-19 brought about that also reflects the organizational mission of protecting the public, NCTRC used feedback and guidance from the profession, legal counsel, and accreditation bodies within the credentialing industry to increase access to certification and support for applicants and certificants. The NCTRC financial assistance programs were heavily promoted, and changes were made to certification standards and interpretive guidelines related to internships, access to the CTRS exam, and options to regain certification for those outside the re-entry period.","PeriodicalId":45238,"journal":{"name":"Therapeutic Recreation Journal","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.6,"publicationDate":"2022-08-21","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"42869134","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Heather K Bright, L. Cripps, Brent L. Hawkins, S. Moore, Laura McLachlin, A. Sullivan, Susan Purrington
{"title":"Perceived Competence in NCTRC Job Domains among Therapeutic Recreation Interns during COVID-19","authors":"Heather K Bright, L. Cripps, Brent L. Hawkins, S. Moore, Laura McLachlin, A. Sullivan, Susan Purrington","doi":"10.18666/trj-2022-v56-i3-11348","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.18666/trj-2022-v56-i3-11348","url":null,"abstract":"The COVID-19 pandemic caused many internships during the January 2020 semester to be shift ed to a virtual/remote format. Due to the unprecedented nature of this forced shift , there was minimal consistency in how virtual/remote internships were conducted. Using a cross-sectional design, this study aimed to summarize the experiences of RT/TR interns during the COVID-19 outbreak and assess their perceived competency in the NCTRC Job Task domains. A quantitative survey was developed for interns to self-assess their perceived competence in the ten domains. Interns reported being concerned about finishing their internship and graduating yet were satisfied with the amount of support received from their site and faculty supervisors. Interns perceived their highest competency in the areas of professional relationships and awareness and advocacy. Concerns are discussed regarding the inconsistent nature of remote internships during COVID-19, as well as implications for the profession and suggestions for future research in this area.","PeriodicalId":45238,"journal":{"name":"Therapeutic Recreation Journal","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.6,"publicationDate":"2022-08-21","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"49207530","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Stuck Inside: Impact of COVID-19 Countermeasures on Individuals with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities and Role of Recreation Therapy Interventions—Call to Action","authors":"Ivanka Simić Stanojević, Jonathan Gerth, J. Piatt","doi":"10.18666/trj-2022-v56-i3-11000","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.18666/trj-2022-v56-i3-11000","url":null,"abstract":"The COVID-19 pandemic is having an immense worldwide impact on everyday activities, including social contact, especially for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD). Individuals with IDD are challenged because of their preexisting vulnerability to issues associated with loneliness that may increase with COVID-19 countermeasures. The purpose of this paper is to (1) briefly review COVID-19 effects on loneliness of individuals with IDD, (2) identify promising in-person and telehealth RT interventions, and (3) suggest the need for recreational therapy evidence-based research and discussion to address COVID-19 consequences experienced by individuals with IDD.","PeriodicalId":45238,"journal":{"name":"Therapeutic Recreation Journal","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.6,"publicationDate":"2022-08-21","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"49311367","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Examining Therapeutic Recreation Service Delivery for Adults with Intellectual and/or Developmental Disabilities in Community-Based Settings","authors":"Lindsey Ryan Oakes, Christel F. Massaad","doi":"10.18666/trj-2022-v56-i3-11405","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.18666/trj-2022-v56-i3-11405","url":null,"abstract":"With there being a nine-and-a-half percent increase in prevalence of intellectual and/or developmental disabilities (IDD) among children in the U.S. over nine years (i.e., 2009-2017; Zablotsky et al., 2019), the number of adults with IDD in our communities is growing and there is great potential for CTRS to produce multi-level and influential opportunities, outcomes, and benefits for adults with IDD through therapeutic recreation (TR) services in community-based settings. However, community-based settings is not a well-represented employment setting among CTRSs in the U.S. This mixed methods study aimed to identify best practices, barriers, and facilitators CTRSs experience when providing TR services to adults with IDD in community-based settings, as well as to examine how COVID has impacted TR service delivery and ideas for future provision of virtual TR services among these CTRSs. A total of 278 CTRSs across the country who work with adults with IDD in community-based settings completed a Qualtrics survey and 15 of these CTRS completed a follow-up, individual interview. Integrated data analysis revealed widespread impacts of COVID, lack of use of evidence-based practice, lack of involvement in evidence-based practice research, and need for standardized assessment and use of evidence-based practice to increase billing for TR services. Important implications for TR service delivery among adults with IDD in community-based settings were revealed, as well as directions for future research.","PeriodicalId":45238,"journal":{"name":"Therapeutic Recreation Journal","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.6,"publicationDate":"2022-08-21","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"42673343","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Virtual Reality Sailing Simulation for People with Physical Disabilities: Learn to Sail","authors":"C. Autry, S. Anderson","doi":"10.18666/trj-2022-v56-i2-11352","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.18666/trj-2022-v56-i2-11352","url":null,"abstract":"Participation in sailing is regarded as having positive outcomes on quality of life (Recio, et al., 2013). The same outcomes apply to people with physical disabilities; however, evidence-based research on sailing as a recreational therapy intervention is limited (Autry & Anderson, in press). Due to various constraints, low participation rates of people with physical disabilities in sailing programs is one reason for such paucity in research. Use of virtual reality sailing simulation (VRSS) to teach people with disabilities how to sail is one way to overcome those constraints. The purpose of this paper is to provide a Brief Report of the results of a research study focusing on participant knowledge and skills of sailing. Seven participants with physical disabilities completed an 11-week VRSS Learn to Sail program, passed the sailing standards, and reported the program contributed to their perceived abilities to learn how to sail and aspirations to sail on water.","PeriodicalId":45238,"journal":{"name":"Therapeutic Recreation Journal","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.6,"publicationDate":"2022-06-07","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"47990659","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}