Jove
Visualize
Contact Us
JoVE
x logofacebook logolinkedin logoyoutube logo
ABOUT JoVE
OverviewLeadershipBlogJoVE Help Center
AUTHORS
Publishing ProcessEditorial BoardScope & PoliciesPeer ReviewFAQSubmit
LIBRARIANS
TestimonialsSubscriptionsAccessResourcesLibrary Advisory BoardFAQ
RESEARCH
JoVE JournalMethods CollectionsJoVE Encyclopedia of ExperimentsArchive
EDUCATION
JoVE CoreJoVE BusinessJoVE Science EducationJoVE Lab ManualFaculty Resource CenterFaculty Site
Terms & Conditions of Use
Privacy Policy
Policies

Related Experiment Videos

Computers and occupational therapy.

M M Spicer1, S L McMillan

  • 1University of Washington, Seattle.

The American Journal of Occupational Therapy : Official Publication of the American Occupational Therapy Association
|November 1, 1987
PubMed
Summary
This summary is machine-generated.

Related Concept Videos

You might also read

Related Articles

Articles linked to this work by shared authors, journal, and citation graph.

Sort by
Same author

A splice acceptor variant in RGS6 associated with intellectual disability, microcephaly, and cataracts disproportionately promotes expression of a subset of RGS6 isoforms.

Journal of human genetics·2024
Same author

Protein Profiling of RGS6, a Pleiotropic Gene Implicated in Numerous Neuropsychiatric Disorders, Reveals Multi-Isoformic Expression and a Novel Brain-Specific Isoform.

eNeuro·2021
Same author

Moving toward pharmaceutical care.

American journal of health-system pharmacy : AJHP : official journal of the American Society of Health-System Pharmacists·1996
Same author

Differential diagnosis and treatment of conversion disorder and Guillain-Barre syndrome.

Clinical pediatrics·1991
Same author

Human glyceraldehyde-3-phosphate dehydrogenase: mRNA levels and enzyme activity in developing muscle.

Molecular and cellular biology·1985
Same author

The expression of human glycerol-3-phosphate dehydrogenase in human/rodent somatic-cell hybrids.

Biochemical genetics·1985
Same journal

Occupation-Centered Interventions to Enhance Participation in Everyday Activities for Refugee Children: A Systematic Review.

The American journal of occupational therapy : official publication of the American Occupational Therapy Association·2026
Same journal

Discordance Between Self-Report and Performance-Based Measures Among At-Risk Older Adults: A Secondary Data Analysis.

The American journal of occupational therapy : official publication of the American Occupational Therapy Association·2026
Same journal

Clinician Scientists in Occupational Therapy: Bridging the Knowledge-to-Practice Gap.

The American journal of occupational therapy : official publication of the American Occupational Therapy Association·2026
Same journal

Feedback on the Speed Track: Feasibility of Clinician-Delivered Ride-On-Toy Navigation Training for Children With Unilateral Cerebral Palsy.

The American journal of occupational therapy : official publication of the American Occupational Therapy Association·2026
Same journal

Rater Reliability and Responsiveness of GOT-Cog™, a Novel Occupational Therapy Cognitive Screen.

The American journal of occupational therapy : official publication of the American Occupational Therapy Association·2026
Same journal

Integrating Stakeholder Voices to Improve Occupational Therapy Research for Minoritized Autistic Hispanic and Latino Communities.

The American journal of occupational therapy : official publication of the American Occupational Therapy Association·2026
See all related articles

Occupational therapy departments show limited microcomputer adoption despite their versatility. Further research is needed to understand and overcome barriers to computer integration in clinical practice.

Area of Science:

  • Health Informatics
  • Occupational Therapy Technology

Background:

  • The integration of technology, specifically computers, into healthcare settings is rapidly evolving.
  • Occupational therapy departments play a crucial role in patient rehabilitation and daily living skill development, making technology adoption relevant.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To survey occupational therapy department directors regarding computer use.
  • To identify the availability, types, purposes, and influencing factors of computer adoption in occupational therapy settings.

Main Methods:

  • A survey was distributed to 298 occupational therapy department directors.
  • Data collected included department demographics, computer availability (micro- or macrocomputers), hardware/software details, usage purposes, and factors influencing adoption or non-adoption.

Related Experiment Videos

  • A response rate of 80% (238 usable questionnaires) was achieved.

    • Main Results:

    • Only 11% of occupational therapy departments had microcomputers, despite 35% having access in their work setting.
    • The study highlighted the computer's versatility and adaptability for occupational therapy applications.
    • Common limitations to computer use were also identified.

    Conclusions:

    • Computer adoption in occupational therapy departments remains low.
    • Understanding the barriers and promoting the benefits of computer technology is essential for future integration.
    • Further investigation into specific applications and implementation strategies is warranted.