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Arts-Based Training Program Effectiveness: A Teaching Methodology in an Occupational Therapy Doctorate Program.

Authors :
Napier, Hillary
Kovalevsky, Nicole
Stanhope, Clarissa
Wasko, Alexandra
Williams, Katherine
Ozelie, Rebecca
Source :
Open Journal of Occupational Therapy (OJOT); Fall2022, Vol. 10 Issue 4, p1-11, 13p
Publication Year :
2022

Abstract

Arts-based training programs can aid in building observational skills, communication, team building, and leadership through targeted analysis of works of art. Furthermore, arts-based training programs are unique in that they highlight non-technical skills (NTS). The goal of this study was to investigate the extent to which NTS were developed through an arts-based training program among entry-level occupational therapy doctorate (OTD) students. This study used a mixed methodological approach to analyze retrospective data. Quantitative analysis of the Kentucky Inventory of Mindfulness Skills (KIMS) assessment was conducted. Qualitative analysis was completed through analysis of the participants’ reflection papers. Quantitative results (n = 69) from the KIMS show significance (p = 0.011; 0.013), and qualitative analysis (n = 32) resulted in five central themes: evolution of thinking, holistic approach, diverse perspective, lived reality of context, and development of NTS (collaboration, self-awareness, mindful of others, creativity, and effective communication). Quantitative and qualitative findings suggest arts-based training programs can improve students’ ability to reduce their bias through implementation of a mindfulness lens. Results and recommendations from this study can be used as an example for occupational therapy academic programs to implement an evidence-based teaching methodology. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
21686408
Volume :
10
Issue :
4
Database :
Complementary Index
Journal :
Open Journal of Occupational Therapy (OJOT)
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
160492339
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.15453/2168-6408.1936