Journal article
Occupational Therapy Curricula Patterns for Acquired Brain Injury-Related Vision Disorders for Entry-Level Programs: A Survey
The open journal of occupational therapy, v 11(3), pp 1-13
22 Jun 2023
Abstract
Occupational therapists are among the first providers to encounter individuals after an acquired brain injury (ABI). Evidence suggests that most occupational therapists learn about ABI-related vision disorders from continuing education and on-the-job training. A better understanding of entry-level curricula patterns for ABI-related vision disorders is important because of their high prevalence and impact on occupational performance. A descriptive online survey was administered to occupational therapy educators at ACOTE-accredited entry-level programs to explore curricula patterns for ABI-related vision disorders. Of 1,391 occupational therapy educators invited to participate, 71 (5%) began the survey, and 66 met the inclusion criteria. Vision screening methods were taught by most educators and were found to be a strength of entry-level curricula. Other curricula patterns were inconsistent with reported barriers, including limited time resources, few fieldwork sites with vision services, and a lack of agreement among educators on the value of teaching vision rehabilitation in entry-level programs. Data revealed that entry-level occupational therapy students are taught more about ABI-related vision disorders than what practice patterns suggest, which indicates a new phenomenon and/or a need to use teaching methods that improve student comprehension. The results suggest improving interprofessional education and curricula standardization.
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- Title
- Occupational Therapy Curricula Patterns for Acquired Brain Injury-Related Vision Disorders for Entry-Level Programs: A Survey
- Creators
- Laura Schmeiser - Salus UniversityAlicia ReiserCaitlyn Foy - Salus University
- Publication Details
- The open journal of occupational therapy, v 11(3), pp 1-13
- Publisher
- Western Michigan University
- Resource Type
- Journal article
- Language
- English
- Academic Unit
- Occupational Therapy; Health Sciences
- Other Identifier
- 991022004946804721