{"title":"Volume 19, Number 3","authors":"American Journal Of Recreation Therapy","doi":"10.5055/ajrt.2020.0220","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.5055/ajrt.2020.0220","url":null,"abstract":"<jats:p>-</jats:p>","PeriodicalId":90432,"journal":{"name":"American journal of recreation therapy","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2020-05-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"46240019","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}
Em V. Adams, PhD, CTRS, C-IAYT, Jason Page, MS, CTRS, Master CASAC
{"title":"Recreational therapy, complex trauma, and social identity","authors":"Em V. Adams, PhD, CTRS, C-IAYT, Jason Page, MS, CTRS, Master CASAC","doi":"10.5055/ajrt.2020.0219","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.5055/ajrt.2020.0219","url":null,"abstract":"The purpose of this manuscript is to describe the connection between complex post-traumatic stress disorder (C-PTSD) and social identity, and describe the implications for recreational therapists. C-PTSD occurs when someone, typically a child, is exposed to multiple and varied traumatic events, or endures chronic exposure to the same traumatic event. This can lead to difficulty forming an individual identity and difficulty with forming attachments, making it challenging to identify with particular social groups. Because recreation and leisure is often a context where identity is formed, recreational therapists are in a position to holistically approach the treatment of C-PTSD using leisure and recreation to strengthen people’s sense of self as well as their sense of belonging to particular groups.","PeriodicalId":90432,"journal":{"name":"American journal of recreation therapy","volume":"57 10","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2020-05-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141207918","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":"Engaging in preferred computer activities and cognitive outcome","authors":"Sunghee H. Tak, PhD, MPH, RN","doi":"10.5055/ajrt.2021.0237","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.5055/ajrt.2021.0237","url":null,"abstract":"Valuing an individual’s choice in activities is important in person-centered dementia care. This study examined changes in cognitive function among long-term care residents with dementia, following engagement in preferred computer activities. Over a 7-week period, a total of 585 observational activity-monitoring logs from 26 participants were collected. The most frequently selected computer activities were playing computer games and watching audio-visual media. Cognitive function significantly improved more in participants who spent more than 580 minutes on computer activities than those who spent less. A regression analysis showed that time spent in playing computer games was the only predictor to explain changes in cognitive function. The findings suggested that engaging in preferred computer activities may not only be meaningful and enjoyable but also promote cognitive function.","PeriodicalId":90432,"journal":{"name":"American journal of recreation therapy","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2020-05-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"43499275","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}
Jennifer A. Piatt, PhD, CTRS, Eric Knee, PhD, Clara Valentine, Lori Ann Eldridge, MS, CTRS, Debby Herbenick, PhD, MPH
{"title":"The lived experience of sexual health and intimacy among men living with a spinal cord injury: The role of the recreational therapist","authors":"Jennifer A. Piatt, PhD, CTRS, Eric Knee, PhD, Clara Valentine, Lori Ann Eldridge, MS, CTRS, Debby Herbenick, PhD, MPH","doi":"10.5055/AJRT.2020.0217","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.5055/AJRT.2020.0217","url":null,"abstract":"Sexual health and intimacy take on a new meaning for men after sustaining a spinal cord injury (SCI), biologically and psychologically. Yet, the majority of sexual health information provided during the rehabilitation process focuses on loss of muscle movement, erectile response, and orgasm with little therapeutic interventions focusing on intimacy, romantic relationships, and masculinity. This study employed semistructured interviews with seven men living with an SCI. The intent of this study was to better understand the lived experience of sexual health and intimacy among men living with an SCI. Phenomenological data analysis revealed three distinct themes: (1) clinical barriers, (2) internal barriers, and (3) intimacy with partner barriers concerning sexual health. The results from this study demonstrate a disconnect between the desire for sexual health and intimacy information and recreational therapy interventions.","PeriodicalId":90432,"journal":{"name":"American journal of recreation therapy","volume":"1 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2020-05-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"42149864","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}
Em V. Adams, PhD, CTRS, C-IAYT, Jason Page, MS, CTRS, Master CASAC
{"title":"Recreational therapy, complex trauma, and social identity","authors":"Em V. Adams, PhD, CTRS, C-IAYT, Jason Page, MS, CTRS, Master CASAC","doi":"10.5055/ajrt.2020.0219","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.5055/ajrt.2020.0219","url":null,"abstract":"The purpose of this manuscript is to describe the connection between complex post-traumatic stress disorder (C-PTSD) and social identity, and describe the implications for recreational therapists. C-PTSD occurs when someone, typically a child, is exposed to multiple and varied traumatic events, or endures chronic exposure to the same traumatic event. This can lead to difficulty forming an individual identity and difficulty with forming attachments, making it challenging to identify with particular social groups. Because recreation and leisure is often a context where identity is formed, recreational therapists are in a position to holistically approach the treatment of C-PTSD using leisure and recreation to strengthen people’s sense of self as well as their sense of belonging to particular groups.","PeriodicalId":90432,"journal":{"name":"American journal of recreation therapy","volume":"64 48","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2020-05-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141207673","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":"Engaging in Preferred Computer Activities and Cognitive Outcome.","authors":"Sunghee H Tak","doi":"","DOIUrl":"","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Valuing an individual's choice in activities is important in person-centered dementia care. This study examined changes in cognitive function among long-term care residents with dementia, following engagement in preferred computer activities. Over a seven-week period, a total of 585 observational activity-monitoring logs from 26 participants were collected. The most frequently selected computer activities were playing computer games and watching audio-visual media. Cognitive function significantly improved more in participants who spent more than 580 minutes on computer activities than those who spent less. A regression analysis showed that time spent in playing computer games was the only predictor to explain changes in cognitive function. The findings suggested that engaging in preferred computer activities may not only be meaningful and enjoyable but also promote cognitive function.</p>","PeriodicalId":90432,"journal":{"name":"American journal of recreation therapy","volume":"19 3","pages":"13-20"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2020-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC8142943/pdf/nihms-1651491.pdf","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"39018374","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Engaging in Preferred Computer Activities and Cognitive Outcome.","authors":"S. Tak","doi":"10.5055/AJRT.2020.0215","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.5055/AJRT.2020.0215","url":null,"abstract":"Valuing an individual's choice in activities is important in person-centered dementia care. This study examined changes in cognitive function among long-term care residents with dementia, following engagement in preferred computer activities. Over a seven-week period, a total of 585 observational activity-monitoring logs from 26 participants were collected. The most frequently selected computer activities were playing computer games and watching audio-visual media. Cognitive function significantly improved more in participants who spent more than 580 minutes on computer activities than those who spent less. A regression analysis showed that time spent in playing computer games was the only predictor to explain changes in cognitive function. The findings suggested that engaging in preferred computer activities may not only be meaningful and enjoyable but also promote cognitive function.","PeriodicalId":90432,"journal":{"name":"American journal of recreation therapy","volume":"19 3 1","pages":"13-20"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2020-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"70645229","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":"Thanks and Welcome!","authors":"J. DeVito","doi":"10.5055/AJRT.2019.0196","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.5055/AJRT.2019.0196","url":null,"abstract":"It is with saddened heart that I announce the retirement of Dr. Nancy Richeson, PhD, CTRS, FDRT as Editorin- Chief of the American Journal of Recreation Therapy (AJRT). . .As with many transitions, change can be unsettling. Fortunately for the American Journal of Recreation Therapy and the field, I am pleased to welcome Dr. Allison Wilder, PhD, CTRS/L as our new Editor-in-Chief. Dr. Wilder is Associate Professor and Faculty Fellow at the Center on Aging and Community Living in the Department of Recreation Management and Policy at the University of New Hampshire—College of Health and Human Services.","PeriodicalId":90432,"journal":{"name":"American journal of recreation therapy","volume":"1 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2019-07-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"70644895","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}
Laura B. Luchies, BS Amanda L. Barbour, Baaska Anderson
{"title":"Children’s Healing Center involvement reduces social isolation and loneliness among immunocompromised children and their family members","authors":"Laura B. Luchies, BS Amanda L. Barbour, Baaska Anderson","doi":"10.5055/AJRT.2019.0194","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.5055/AJRT.2019.0194","url":null,"abstract":"Because they must avoid environments in which they are exposed to pathogens, children with a weakened immune system and their family members are at risk of experiencing social isolation and loneliness. Social isolation and loneliness predict many negative mental and physical health outcomes and are notable mortality risk factors. Therefore, the overall health of immunocompromised children and their family members would be promoted by avoiding exposure to pathogens while being afforded the opportunity to socialize and interact with others. The Children’s Healing Center (CHC) is a recreational facility designed to meet this crucial need of children, adolescents, and young adults with weakened immune systems and their family members. Findings from focus groups and surveys of people who have been involved with CHC, including immunocompromised adolescents and young adults and parents of immunocompromised children, provide initial evidence of CHC’s effectiveness at reducing social isolation and loneliness. By extension, CHC involvement would be expected to buffer the negative mental and physical health effects of social isolation and loneliness.","PeriodicalId":90432,"journal":{"name":"American journal of recreation therapy","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2019-07-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"44236186","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}