{"title":"The conundrum of exercise for older men in TR settings","authors":"BS Kiana Ihm, Ctrs Kenneth E. Mobily","doi":"10.5055/AJRT.2019.0192","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.5055/AJRT.2019.0192","url":null,"abstract":"The purposes of this study were to determine how older men distinguished exercise from being physically active and to identify motives for exercising. Subjects were interviewed using a prepared script. They were encouraged to talk about how they characterized their exercise and physical activity (PA). Several themes emerged after transcripts were reviewed, including a tendency for men to engage in PA and exercise alone, a clear distinction between exercise and PA, and the primacy of psychological and mental benefits as motives for exercise. Comparisons were drawn between the male subjects in the present study and qualitative studies using older women as subjects, with some interesting gender contrasts apparent. The article ends with implications for practitioners.","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":"46538754","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}
Dha Dfrt Ctrs Dawn DeVries, Ctrs Brenna Gallagher, Ctrs Kaitlin Harbin, Ctrs Jenny Schout, Ctrs Skld Claire Schafer, Ctrs Victoria TerAvest
{"title":"Bibliotherapy as a recreational therapy intervention in pediatric oncology","authors":"Dha Dfrt Ctrs Dawn DeVries, Ctrs Brenna Gallagher, Ctrs Kaitlin Harbin, Ctrs Jenny Schout, Ctrs Skld Claire Schafer, Ctrs Victoria TerAvest","doi":"10.5055/AJRT.2019.0193","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.5055/AJRT.2019.0193","url":null,"abstract":"Objective: To examine the literature, facilitate understanding of the intervention and contribute to the evidence-based practice on the use of bibliotherapy with children who have cancer to facilitate coping skills for anxiety.Methods: A literature review was conducted to examine the practice of bibliotherapy when used with children who have cancer and implications for recreational therapy practice were developed.Results: While the research on bibliotherapy is limited in recreational therapy literature, there is evidence that it can reduce anxiety and facilitate coping skills for children living with cancer.","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":"47657857","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":"Recreational therapy workforce: An update","authors":"Mary Ann Keogh Hoss, Ctrs, Fache, Fdrt","doi":"10.5055/AJRT.2019.0191","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.5055/AJRT.2019.0191","url":null,"abstract":"This article explores why there is a decline in the growth rate of recreational therapy while there are substantial increases in other therapy professions and recreation workers. The growth numbers of the recreational therapy profession are at a normal growth rate of 7 percent for all occupations according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS). The growth rate from the Occupational Handbook for 2010-2011 projected a growth rate of 15 percent. The growth rates for occupational therapy, “therapists, all others” and recreation workers are higher than recreational therapy projected by BLS at 20 percent or higher. Possible considerations as to causes for this change in growth are proposed.","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":"46867958","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}
Bryan P. McCormick, PhD, CTRS, FDRT, FALS, David R. Austin, PhD, FDRT, FALS, Thomas K. Skalko, PhD, FDRT
{"title":"Needed: An opportunity for recreational therapists to have a voice in defining the RT process","authors":"Bryan P. McCormick, PhD, CTRS, FDRT, FALS, David R. Austin, PhD, FDRT, FALS, Thomas K. Skalko, PhD, FDRT","doi":"10.5055/AJRT.2019.0184","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.5055/AJRT.2019.0184","url":null,"abstract":"<jats:p>-</jats:p>","PeriodicalId":90432,"journal":{"name":"American journal of recreation therapy","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2019-04-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"46157132","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":"Feasibility study of perceived exertion and heart rate of children with ASD during swimming","authors":"Ctrs Lisa Mische Lawson, Msw Caitlin Lisk","doi":"10.5055/AJRT.2019.0187","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.5055/AJRT.2019.0187","url":null,"abstract":"This study explored the feasibility of manual heart rate and the Pictorial Children’s Effort Rating Table (PCERT) to measure moderate to vigorous physical activity (MVPA) in children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD). Sixteen children with ASD participated in weekly, 30-minute Sensory Enhanced Aquatics swimming lessons. Swim instructors measured heart rate, and swimmers rated their physical activity levels using the PCERT. Results showed swimmers’ heart rate and perceived exertion significantly increased from the beginning to the end of lessons. However, both measures were difficult to implement, indicating they may not be feasible for this population. Future research should investigate alternative objective measures to quantify MVPA with the ASD population with use of devices such as the Garmin Swim, Fit Bit, or Actigraph.","PeriodicalId":90432,"journal":{"name":"American journal of recreation therapy","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2019-04-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"43271990","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}
J. Cohen-Mansfield, Linda Truong, Ba Ctrs Rachel Gavendo, Ba Ctrs Erin Blackburn, Ma Ctrs Karen Hirshfeld
{"title":"Which group activities work best for persons with dementia? A comparison of ratings from therapeutic recreation staff and research observers","authors":"J. Cohen-Mansfield, Linda Truong, Ba Ctrs Rachel Gavendo, Ba Ctrs Erin Blackburn, Ma Ctrs Karen Hirshfeld","doi":"10.5055/AJRT.2019.0188","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.5055/AJRT.2019.0188","url":null,"abstract":"This pilot study aimed to evaluate the perceived impact of therapeutic recreation activities for Persons with Dementia (PwD) on the groups’ participants and on the staff running the groups in order to enhance the understanding of factors which impact the outcomes of therapeutic recreation. Ten therapeutic recreation staff (TRS) members led two series of 10 different group activities for 104 PwD. Afterward, they reported the activities they deemed most versus least successful for participants and for themselves. These evaluations were compared with observations of outcomes (attendance, engagement, affect) as rated by both TRS and research observers immediately after the activities. Choral-singing and brain games were most frequently reported as most successful for participants; holiday newsletter and creative storytelling were most often mentioned as least successful. Activities reported to be more successful for participants were also likely to be considered more successful for TRS. This work provides insight for future investigation on the variables affecting the impact of group activities on both the target audience and on the staff running them.","PeriodicalId":90432,"journal":{"name":"American journal of recreation therapy","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2019-04-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"43844213","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}
Tami Maes Fragedakis, C. Russoniello, Sharon Knight, Susan A. McGhee, EdD Richard Williams
{"title":"A case study of children’s lived experience and meaning of a natural disaster","authors":"Tami Maes Fragedakis, C. Russoniello, Sharon Knight, Susan A. McGhee, EdD Richard Williams","doi":"10.5055/AJRT.2019.0185","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.5055/AJRT.2019.0185","url":null,"abstract":"The purpose of this study was to document how children described their experiences of an unanticipated natural disaster in the form of a flood which followed a hurricane, focusing on strategies that helped them cope with the event. Four participants engaged in a qualitative study, which was conducted 6 years after the disaster. A qualitative analysis of the data was conducted. The overarching theme that emerged from the analysis was coping with the experience during the following time frames: (a) during the disaster, (b) immediately after the disaster, and (c) continued long-term effects post-disaster. Findings provide insight into children’s post-disaster experiences and clinical implications for recreational therapy.","PeriodicalId":90432,"journal":{"name":"American journal of recreation therapy","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2019-04-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"48844406","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":"Evaluating client perceptions to improve service delivery: Individualized attention to address disabilities","authors":"K. Ratnapradipa, T. Abrams, Ma Ctrs Chris J. Read","doi":"10.5055/AJRT.2019.0186","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.5055/AJRT.2019.0186","url":null,"abstract":"A nonprofit organization providing outdoor adaptive therapeutic recreational services routinely administered a customer satisfaction survey to participants. This study analyzed the quantitative and qualitative responses to assess how well participant perceptions reflected the organization’s stated mission to enhance “the quality of life for people with disabilities.” Overall, responses supported the mission, reflecting expressions of empowerment and independence through supportive challenges. Individual responses also reflected a positive, people-centered organizational culture. Another recurrent theme was the importance of individualized adaptations in programing and equipment. Participants also identified areas for improvement. Although not required for funding, nonprofit therapeutic recreation organizations can benefit from formal program evaluation processes which incorporate participant feedback.","PeriodicalId":90432,"journal":{"name":"American journal of recreation therapy","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2019-04-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"46149249","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":"Observational Play Assessment in Recreational Therapy (OPART): A case study for the validation of assessments in recreational therapy","authors":"BS Nicole Christine Fox, Ctrs David P. Loy, Lrt","doi":"10.5055/AJRT.2019.0180","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.5055/AJRT.2019.0180","url":null,"abstract":"As a growing occupation, it is critical that recreational therapy (RT) assessments are evaluated to provide evidence of the effectiveness of treatment. This study analyzed the interrater reliability, convergent validity, and predictive validity of a new RT Assessment, the Observational Play Assessment in Recreational Therapy (OPART). The assessment was designed to provide the opportunity to assess levels of physical, cognitive, emotional, and social skills of children with developmental disabilities while observed in play settings. Reliability and validity evidence was generated through the comparison of the OPART to an established assessment used in RT, the Comprehensive Evaluation in Recreation Therapy. Results suggested the OPART had some very preliminary psychometric evidence. While promising, it is clear that significant development and validation is further indicated. The more important value of this article may be its’ use as a model of ways to validate new RT assessments in the field.","PeriodicalId":90432,"journal":{"name":"American journal of recreation therapy","volume":"59 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2019-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"70644433","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":"Volume 17, Number 4","authors":"Richard A. DeVito, Jr","doi":"10.5055/ajrt.2018.0175","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.5055/ajrt.2018.0175","url":null,"abstract":"<jats:p>-</jats:p>","PeriodicalId":90432,"journal":{"name":"American journal of recreation therapy","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2018-10-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"46749737","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}