Publications by authors named "Leonard G Trujillo"
Neoprene orthoses are used extensively in treating conditions of the hand when flexibility and support are sought. Devices such as these may be prefabricated from Neoprene alone or may include a thermoplastic or metal stay. Neoprene devices can also be custom fabricated by a practitioner in a time effective manner and at low cost.
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- The study explored how fear of falling is linked to depression, anxiety, and activity level in older adults.
- The research included a survey and assessments involving 99 adults aged 55 and older.
- Key findings showed that higher anxiety and depression were associated with increased fear of falling and activity restrictions, suggesting the need for occupational therapy practitioners to screen for these issues in their clients.
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- The study aimed to test whether it's practical to conduct fall risk screenings in a community event and gather follow-up data on participants' balance confidence and changes made after receiving educational information.
- About 50% of the adults screened were identified as being at risk for falls, and most who planned to make changes to enhance safety did so during the follow-up period.
- Although the study showed promising results in encouraging behavior changes, there was no significant improvement in balance confidence among participants from the start to the end of the follow-up period.
Driver rehabilitation and community mobility principles and practice.
Occup Ther Health Care
August 2013
Distance education pedagogy and instructional design and development for occupational therapy educational programs.
Occup Ther Health Care
August 2013
Distance education in occupational therapy programs is increasingly becoming an instructional norm. Technological advances and the common expected use of the Internet and its multiple options to communicate and share information have made its use also commonplace for occupational therapy educators. As with any instructional modality, Web-based instruction can offer a vibrant learning environment created through different teaching strategies, activities, and technologies.
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