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View article: Occupational Therapists’ Experiences of Assessments With Indigenous Peoples: A Storytelling Approach
Occupational Therapists’ Experiences of Assessments With Indigenous Peoples: A Storytelling Approach Open
Background. Occupational therapists have a responsibility to strive for culturally safer assessments with Indigenous Peoples. Purpose. Explore occupational therapists’ approaches related to culturally safer assessment strategies with Indig…
View article: Barriers for the Inclusion of Clinicians Living with Disabilities in Healthcare Professions: The Peers’ Perspectives
Barriers for the Inclusion of Clinicians Living with Disabilities in Healthcare Professions: The Peers’ Perspectives Open
Background Health professionals living with disabilities are valuable to healthcare due to their dual identity as a clinician and a person living with disability yet remain underrepresented in the workforce. While the barriers to inclusion…
View article: Inclusion in Fieldwork: Academic Fieldwork Coordinators’ Perspectives on Accommodating Disabled Occupational Therapy Students
Inclusion in Fieldwork: Academic Fieldwork Coordinators’ Perspectives on Accommodating Disabled Occupational Therapy Students Open
Background. Fieldwork is essential in postsecondary health professions programs and can present challenges for disabled students. Fieldwork coordinators, responsible for student placements, play a pivotal role in supporting disabled studen…
View article: Opinions and Perspectives of Canadian Occupational Therapists on Artificial Intelligence
Opinions and Perspectives of Canadian Occupational Therapists on Artificial Intelligence Open
Background: Technology is rapidly being developed to improve healthcare outcomes. However, the attitudes and perceptions of occupational therapists (OTs) on artificial intelligence (AI) in healthcare are not yet known. Purpose: This study …
View article: Promoting epistemic justice: Supporting inclusion and belonging for disabled individuals in health professions
Promoting epistemic justice: Supporting inclusion and belonging for disabled individuals in health professions Open
The findings enhance the epistemic agency of disabled individuals by utilizing community resources for collective knowledge production. They offer valuable guidance for educators, institutions, and policymakers, providing a roadmap for mak…
View article: Human-computer interactions and compassionate healthcare: A Wizard of Oz study using a self-administered AI-assisted cognitive assessment
Human-computer interactions and compassionate healthcare: A Wizard of Oz study using a self-administered AI-assisted cognitive assessment Open
Introduction Artificial intelligence (AI) is increasingly transforming healthcare, however, the interaction between the user, AI, and the user’s environment is poorly understood. To elucidate this interplay and support the delivery of comp…
View article: Retention beyond representation: A call for structural inclusion in health professions education
Retention beyond representation: A call for structural inclusion in health professions education Open
Jarus and Mayer offer commentary demonstrating how recruiting underrepresented students without enacting structural reform can do more harm than good.
View article: Belonging in dual roles: exploring professional identity formation among disabled healthcare students and clinicians
Belonging in dual roles: exploring professional identity formation among disabled healthcare students and clinicians Open
The development of a robust professional identity is a pivotal aspect of every healthcare professional’s educational journey. Critical social perspectives are increasingly influencing the examination of professional identity formation with…
View article: 22 Digital citizenship among children and youth with autism: Developing guidelines for promoting healthy screen time use
22 Digital citizenship among children and youth with autism: Developing guidelines for promoting healthy screen time use Open
Background In response to the rising prevalence of screen-based usage among children, particularly those with autism, this study addresses the urgent need for tailored guidelines and strategies to support the digital citizenship and health…
View article: Strategies for Increasing Accessibility and Equity in Health and Human Service Educational Programs: Protocol for a National, Mixed Methods Study
Strategies for Increasing Accessibility and Equity in Health and Human Service Educational Programs: Protocol for a National, Mixed Methods Study Open
Introduction: Despite legislation mandating accommodation policies in higher education, support for learners with disabilities is often not implemented within health and human services (HHS) education programs, particularly in fieldwork se…
View article: The digital citizenship of children with autism: Challenges, considerations and educational needs of paediatric practitioners
The digital citizenship of children with autism: Challenges, considerations and educational needs of paediatric practitioners Open
This exploratory study examined paediatric practitioners' challenges and considerations when they support caregivers and children with autism regarding children's screen use. Current research often focuses on the problematic use of screen …
View article: ‘Patient’ or ‘professional’? Negotiating accommodations and identity in fieldwork education
‘Patient’ or ‘professional’? Negotiating accommodations and identity in fieldwork education Open
Introduction Despite legislation mandating accommodation policies in postsecondary education, support for students with disabilities is often not implemented within health and human services (HHS) education programs, particularly in fieldw…
View article: A Reflection On: Reflection on Professionalism: Retrospective Review on Health Professional Student Reflections
A Reflection On: Reflection on Professionalism: Retrospective Review on Health Professional Student Reflections Open
Professionalism is one of the core competencies for occupational and physical therapists.However, difficulty in providing clear definitions of core professional values and behaviours makes professionalism a complex concept to teach.Most pr…
View article: The Mental Health Toll: Medical Trainees Living with Disabilities during the COVID‐19 Pandemic
The Mental Health Toll: Medical Trainees Living with Disabilities during the COVID‐19 Pandemic Open
Objectives . Throughout the world, medical trainees have experienced psychological distress during the COVID‐19 pandemic due to substantial changes in their educational programs and COVID‐19 patient care. When medical trainees live with a …
View article: Digital citizenship of children and youth with autism: Developing guidelines and strategies for caregivers and clinicians to support healthy use of screens
Digital citizenship of children and youth with autism: Developing guidelines and strategies for caregivers and clinicians to support healthy use of screens Open
Over the past few years, screen-based usage among children and youth has increased significantly, particularly among those with autism. Yet current screen time guidelines do not address the specific needs of autistic children and youth. Th…
View article: "And BAM. You Have a Connection”: Blind/Partially Blind Students and the Belonging in Academia Model
"And BAM. You Have a Connection”: Blind/Partially Blind Students and the Belonging in Academia Model Open
Belonging has significant impacts on success in postsecondary. Blind people are underrepresented in postsecondary and lack equitable opportunities to develop a sense of belonging. To build a better understanding of this underrepresented ex…
View article: Disabled Students in Fieldwork Education: Academic Coordinators’ Perspectives on Accommodation Process
Disabled Students in Fieldwork Education: Academic Coordinators’ Perspectives on Accommodation Process Open
Learning in a fieldwork setting is a requirement of many professional postsecondary programs, and prominent in health professions education. However, fieldwork education requirements can create additional challenges for disabled students. …
View article: Profiling the Research Activities of Canadian Occupational Therapy and Occupational Science Faculty Members
Profiling the Research Activities of Canadian Occupational Therapy and Occupational Science Faculty Members Open
Background. There is a lack of knowledge on the scope and nature of the research by faculty members in occupational science (OS) and/or occupational therapy (OT) programs in Canada. Purpose. To describe the research activities of faculty m…
View article: Describing the Function, Disability, and Health of Adults and Older Adults during the Early Coronavirus Restrictions in 2019: An Online Survey
Describing the Function, Disability, and Health of Adults and Older Adults during the Early Coronavirus Restrictions in 2019: An Online Survey Open
The restrictions in 2019 due to Coronavirus impacted Canadians’ daily living, especially those at higher risk of compromised health conditions. This study aimed to describe the physical, psychological, and social well-being of adults with …
View article: Through a Glass Brightly: Generative Ethical Tensions in Research-Based Theatre
Through a Glass Brightly: Generative Ethical Tensions in Research-Based Theatre Open
This qualitative case study methodically explores ethical tensions that arose in the Research-based Theatre (RbT) project, Alone in the Ring (AitR), as a case. We borrowed Elliot Eisner’s set of tensions in Arts-Based Research (ABR), explo…
View article: Describing the Function, Disability, and Health of Adults With Disabilities and Older Adults During the Early Coronavirus Disease 2019 Pandemic Restrictions
Describing the Function, Disability, and Health of Adults With Disabilities and Older Adults During the Early Coronavirus Disease 2019 Pandemic Restrictions Open
Coronavirus disease 2019 restrictions impacted Canadians' daily living, especially those at higher risk of compromised health conditions. This study aimed to describe the physical, psychological, and social well-being of adults with disabi…
View article: Health Care Students’ Perspectives on Artificial Intelligence: Countrywide Survey in Canada
Health Care Students’ Perspectives on Artificial Intelligence: Countrywide Survey in Canada Open
Background Artificial intelligence (AI) is no longer a futuristic concept; it is increasingly being integrated into health care. As studies on attitudes toward AI have primarily focused on physicians, there is a need to assess the perspect…
View article: 078 Injury risk in school children with probable developmental coordination disorder or attention deficit hyperactivity disorder
078 Injury risk in school children with probable developmental coordination disorder or attention deficit hyperactivity disorder Open
Background Sport and recreation-related (S&R) injury burden is high in adolescents (ages 13–19; incidence proportions (IP) ranging 29.4–40.2 injuries/100 students/year). There is a paucity of S&R injury data in children (Objective To exami…
View article: Health Care Students’ Perspectives on Artificial Intelligence: Countrywide Survey in Canada (Preprint)
Health Care Students’ Perspectives on Artificial Intelligence: Countrywide Survey in Canada (Preprint) Open
BACKGROUND Artificial intelligence (AI) is no longer a futuristic concept; it is increasingly being integrated into health care. As studies on attitudes toward AI have primarily focused on physicians, there is a need to assess the perspec…
View article: The Impact of COVID-19–Related Restrictions on Social and Daily Activities of Parents, People With Disabilities, and Older Adults: Protocol for a Longitudinal, Mixed Methods Study
The Impact of COVID-19–Related Restrictions on Social and Daily Activities of Parents, People With Disabilities, and Older Adults: Protocol for a Longitudinal, Mixed Methods Study Open
Background The COVID-19 pandemic has led to wide-scale changes in societal organization. This has dramatically altered people’s daily activities, especially among families with young children, those living with disabilities such as spinal …
View article: Reflection on Professionalism: Retrospective Review of Health Professional Student Reflections
Reflection on Professionalism: Retrospective Review of Health Professional Student Reflections Open
Professionalism is one of the core competencies for occupational and physical therapists. However, difficulty in providing clear definitions of core professional values and behaviours makes professionalism a complex concept to teach. Most …
View article: The Impact of COVID-19–Related Restrictions on Social and Daily Activities of Parents, People With Disabilities, and Older Adults: Protocol for a Longitudinal, Mixed Methods Study (Preprint)
The Impact of COVID-19–Related Restrictions on Social and Daily Activities of Parents, People With Disabilities, and Older Adults: Protocol for a Longitudinal, Mixed Methods Study (Preprint) Open
BACKGROUND The COVID-19 pandemic has led to wide-scale changes in societal organization. This has dramatically altered people’s daily activities, especially among families with young children, those living with disabilities such as spinal…