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PERCEIVED EFFECTIVENESS OF A DRIVING AND COMMUNITY MOBILITY BOOTCAMP FOR INDIVIDUALS WITH AUTISM SPECTRUM DISORDER
(East Carolina University, 2016-12-15)This study was designed to determine the perceived effectiveness of a driving and community mobility Bootcamp for young adults with high functioning autism spectrum disorder (HFASD). Seven participants and their parents ... -
The perceived impact of falling and the fear of falling on older adults living independently at a continuing care retirement community in eastern north carolina
(East Carolina University, 2010)This study was completed using the phenomenological research strategy to understand the effect that falling and the fear of falling has on independently living residents at a continuing care retirement community in eastern ... -
Temporal stability of the electronic version of the Motor-Free Visual Perception Test third edition (MVPT-3)
(East Carolina University, 2014)In today's technology based society, children are learning information from digital devices and are currently being tested by paper assessments. New electronic assessments have been created to try to compensate for this ... -
The Effectiveness of Interactive Metronome® as a Tool to Improve Cognition and Motor Performance in Healthy Older Adults in Eastern North Carolina
(East Carolina University, 2016-12-15)The purpose of this study was to measure the effectiveness of the Interactive Metronome (IM) in improving cognitive and motor performance in healthy older adults. As the aging adult population continues to rise, it is ... -
THE EFFECTIVENESS OF USING AN INTERACTIVE DRIVING SIMULATOR TO IMPROVE DRIVING SKILLS AND ABILITIES FOR TEENS AND YOUNG ADULTS WITH AUTISM SPECTRUM DISORDER WITHIN THE CONTEXT OF A DRIVING BOOTCAMP
(East Carolina University, 2016-12-15)Purpose: The purpose of this study was to determine the effectiveness of the interactive driving simulator as an intervention tool for teens and young adults with Autism Spectrum Disorder. Method: A pretest/post-test ... -
The Effectiveness of Visual Scanning Training to Improve Functional Performance Poststroke: A Case Study in Eastern North Carolina
(East Carolina University, 2018-06-18)Rationale: Although an abundance of research exists regarding overall rehabilitation interventions poststroke, there is a lack of evidence for treatment of visual deficits. Additionally, eye tracking glasses may be used ... -
The use of a personal fitness device in conjunction with online social networking as an effective delivery system for occupational therapy community practice to enhance an individual's personal occupation and self-efficacy
(East Carolina University, 2011)Participants wore a pedometer tracking device "fitbit" and participated in an on-line social support group daily. Data was collected through the "fitbit" including steps taken and distance traveled. Participants completed ... -
Use of a Pressure Vest to Reduce the Physiological Arousal of People with Profound Intellectual and Physical Disabilities During Routine Nail Care
(East Carolina University, 2009)This single subject ABAB study explored whether the use of a commercially available deep pressure vest would decrease physiological arousal in a male with profound mental retardation during nail care activities. ... -
USING EYE TRACKING TECHNOLOGY TO COMPARE HAZARD DETECTION IN VEHICLE DRIVING VERSUS INTERACTIVE DRIVING SIMULATOR ACROSS TWO AGE GROUPS
(East Carolina University, 2019-12-10)Rationale: Although current research exists regarding the validity of using a driving simulator compared to on-road driving for evaluation, there is a lack of evidence regarding hazard detection between the two driving ... -
Using Eye Tracking Technology To Compare Hazard Detection On Road Versus Driving Simulator At Night Across Two Age Groups
(2021-05-01)Rationale: Though previous literature exists that demonstrates the validity of using driving simulation compared to on-road driving, few studies have examined hazard detection between two driving conditions. Even fewer ... -
Vision Coach: Effects of Standing Versus Sitting on Visual Reaction Times
(East Carolina University, 2017-05-03)Assessment and intervention tools for occupational therapy practice must be evidence-based for appropriate use and include normative data with healthy adults. The overall goal of this research was to collect normative data ... -
Visual Perception in School-Aged Children: A Psychometric Study of the Correlation between Computer-based and Paper-based Scores on the Motor-Free Visual Perception Test, 3rd Edition
(East Carolina University, 2010)Visual perceptual skills are often assessed using paper-and-pencil tests such as the Motor-Free Visual Perception Test, 3rd Edition (MVPT-3). A computer-based version of this assessment was independently developed. This ...