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Discusses the concepts which guide recreation therapists and other medical personnel in maintaining an ethical relationship with patients: confidentiality, autonomy, beneficence, justice, nonmaleficence, and fidelity. Austin and Gaffney discuss resolution of conflicts between these principles, i.e., between confidentiality and the best interests of the patient. Vignettes illustrate the application of these principles.
This video features a discussion with Ann Huston, MPA, CTRS, Executive Director, American Therapeutic Recreation Association(ATRA). The discussion explores a variety of the components that can contribute to and enhance professionalism
Examines six different environmental approaches to measuring quality of life: philosophical, sociological, economic (standard of living), behavioral, scientific, and medical. Also examines the person-centered quality of life model: activation (increasing one's level of activity, both physical and mental), resourcefulness (making good use of resources), and mastery (acquiring and maintaining a sense of control through one's skills).
Outlines the steps important for safely transporting individuals with disabilities. The basics of infant and child restraint systems and lift operations are also discussed.
Provides a general overview of the following components of therapeutic communication: listening responses, nonverbal communication, potential blocks to communication, and stages of an interview. Includes vignettes to provide discussion opportunities for viewers.
Explores the early years of recreation therapy (late 1940's to mid 1960s). Examines the evolution of the profession, professional organizations of the past, and individuals involved in the professionalization of TR. Panel participants include two founding members of the National Association of Recreation Therapists; the former Executive Secretary, Allen Grubb; and TR historian, Jerry Dickason.
Utilizes an interview format to examine the history of therapeutic recreation from the middle 1960s to the present. Examines the recent developments in the profession, professional organizations, and individuals involved in the continuing advocacy of TR.
Describes the uses of recreation therapy in various settings and in fields such as oncology, pediatrics, drug rehabilitation, psychiatry, gerontology, and physical therapy. Details the processes of recreation therapy.
Describes basic principles for assisting individuals with disabilities to transfer from a wheelchair to another location, factors to assess before the transfer, and the essential principle of protecting the individual's dignity. Demonstrates the use of these principles with three types of transfers: one-person seat carry, two-person chest-leg lift, and two-person pivot transfer. Includes an initial summary of objectives and review at the end of the program.
The IUScholarWorks Journal Service is an open access publishing option for IU scholars who desire local control over their journals. Editors from four IUScholarWorks journals will discuss their experiences working with IUScholarWorks to host their publications focusing on:
Editorial workflow support
Software training
Design customization
Technical processes
Peer Review processes
Migrating backfile content
Publishing formats: pdf, xml, html, flash
Copyright consultation
The editors will comment on how the software programs (Open Journal Systems and DSpace) support their needs as publishers, and share their view on the open access business model. They will also provide feedback from their authors and readers.
Jennifer Laherty, Head of IUScholarWorks and Jim Halliday, Digital Library Programmer for IUScholarWorks will give a brief update of services and the software upgrade completed in late 2011.
IUScholarWorks is supported by the IU Libraries and the IU Digital Library Program, a collaborative effort of the IU Libraries and University Information Technology Services.