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6. Trophic effect of ciliary neurotrophic factor on denervated skeletal muscle

Author

Helgren, Maureen E., Squinto, Stephen P., Davis, Heather L., Parry, David J., Boulton, Teri G., Heck, Carol S., Zhu, Yuan, Yancopoulos, George D., Lindsay, Ronald M., and DiStefano, Peter S.

Subjects
Musculoskeletal system -- Research, Denervation -- Analysis, Biological sciences
Abstract

Ciliary neurotrophic factor (CNTF) exhibits direct trophic action on skeletal muscles and motor neurons, and mediates the reciprocal trophism between motor neuron and target muscle. Exogenous administration of CNTF stops degeneration of bulbocavernous muscle motor neurons while early postnatal administration leads to maintenance of polyinnervation of skeletal muscles instead of monoinnervation at postnatal periods. CNTF minimizes the denervation-induced atrophy of muscle and the reduced twitch and tetanic tensions that arise from muscle denervation.

Published
1994

9. Addressing clients' sexual health in occupational therapy practice.

Author

Young, Kelli, Dodington, Abrielle, Smith, Catherine, and Heck, Carol S.

Subjects
CONTENT analysis, SEXUAL health, RESEARCH methodology, MEDICAL practice, OCCUPATIONAL therapists, OCCUPATIONAL therapy services, PROFESSIONS, QUESTIONNAIRES, RESEARCH, RESEARCH funding, HUMAN sexuality, CLIENT relations, CROSS-sectional method, DATA analysis software, ATTITUDES of medical personnel, DESCRIPTIVE statistics
Abstract

Background.: Sexuality is an important dimension of one's health and well-being. Studies show that occupational therapists regard clients' sexual health as a legitimate domain of practice but do not adequately address it in their clinical work. Purpose.: This study aims to describe occupational therapists' perspectives regarding clients' sexual health. Method.: This exploratory study surveyed Canadian occupational therapists using an online questionnaire that collected information on beliefs, knowledge, comfort, barriers, and facilitators with regard to addressing sexuality. Descriptive analysis was conducted on questionnaire data, and content analysis was used to organize respondents' comments. Findings.: While most respondents believed that addressing sexuality was within their scope, few actually did so in practice. Participants reported comfort with sexuality but identified lack of knowledge as a barrier to addressing clients' sexual health. Implications.: This study provided a greater understanding of factors that require consideration for occupational therapists to effectively meet clients' sexual health needs. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Published
2020
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17. Speech-Language Pathology Diet Texture Medical Directive: Impact on Accuracy and Timeliness of Diet Order Entry.

Author

Chalmers, Carolyn, Girma, Nesanet, Barker, Jennifer, Liu, Louis W. C., and Heck, Carol S.

Abstract

Copyright of Canadian Journal of Speech-Language Pathology & Audiology is the property of Speech-Language & Audiology Canada and its content may not be copied or emailed to multiple sites or posted to a listserv without the copyright holder's express written permission. However, users may print, download, or email articles for individual use. This abstract may be abridged. No warranty is given about the accuracy of the copy. Users should refer to the original published version of the material for the full abstract. (Copyright applies to all Abstracts.)

Published
2016

22. The post-professional education needs of support personnel in Ontario.

Author

Langendoen, Trudy, Pleasance, Candy, Dyrkacz, Andrea, and Heck, Carol

Subjects
CONTINUING education, RESEARCH methodology, MEDICAL needs assessment, OCCUPATIONAL therapy assistants, PHYSICAL therapy assistants, QUESTIONNAIRES, RESEARCH funding, WORLD Wide Web, QUANTITATIVE research, CROSS-sectional method
Abstract

The article reports on a study conducted by researchers at the University Health Network in Toronto, Ontario in 2015 concerning the need of support personnel for post-professional education. Topics discussed include the collaborative work of support personnel with occupational therapists and physiotherapists, the search for literature on post-professional education, and the design of the study. Survey results and their applications are also mentioned.

Published
2015

23. A Community Organization—Peer Facilitated Senior Citizen Health Promotion Program

Author

Sutherland, Mary, Cowart, Marie, and Heck, Carol

Abstract

This project addressed hypertension, considering the variables of exercise, weight, blood pressure measurement, medication compliance, and nutritional practices while incorporating principles of self-responsibility for health. Major intervention activities included a three-times weekly exercise program; weekly weigh-ins; bi-weekly blood pressure checks; physician referral for anti-hypertensive prescriptions/maintenance; diet instruction; and peer facilitated health educational activities. Additionally, community support and project volunteers were obtained via various community organization strategies, such as community meetings, newspaper articles, or from advisory board activities. Major “everyday grass roots” responsibilities for program implementation were carried out by a peer senior citizen community organizer and a peer senior citizen health educator, with strong guidance from the Area Agency on Aging. Evaluation activities were based on the measurable impact and process objectives. T-tests were used to analyze weight and blood pressure pre-post data for the seventeen mostly female clients with an age range of sixty-four to eighty-eight and a mean age of seventy-five. T-values for weight, systolic blood pressure, and diastolic blood pressure were 21.02, 2.09, and 11.08, respectively, indicating significance (.00 or .05 level). Lastly, fourteen individuals lost a total of eighty-nine pounds; six individuals were able to re-enter acceptable blood pressure limits; and participants are accepting greater responsibility for their own health.

Published
1987
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