Professional issues in therapeutic recreation : on competence and outcomes / Norma J. Stumbo, Brent D. Wolfe, Shane Pegg, editors.

Format:

Book

Contributor:

Stumbo, Norma J., editor.

Wolfe, Brent D., 1973- editor.

Pegg, Shane Alexander, editor.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Recreational therapy.

Clinical competence.

Medical care--Quality control.

Medical care.

Outcome assessment (Medical care).

Physical Description:

1 online resource (627 pages)

1 online resource (xxiv, 600 pages) : illustrations (some color)

Edition:

Third edition.

Place of Publication:

Urbana, IL : Sagamore-Venture Publishing LLC, 2017.

Summary:

This book addresses professional issues in therapeutic recreation, focusing on competence, outcomes, education, practice, and research. It explores historical and contemporary challenges in the field, emphasizing the need for adaptation, innovation, and collaboration to advance therapeutic recreation as a valuable health and human service profession. The text discusses global demographics, accreditation, curricular development, service delivery trends, professional advocacy, and ethical considerations. Contributions from diverse authors provide perspectives on the evolving nature of therapeutic recreation, encouraging readers to engage critically with the ideas presented. Intended for professionals, educators, researchers, and students in therapeutic recreation, the book aims to foster growth and excellence in the field. Generated by AI.

Contents:

Cover

Title page

Credits page

Contents

Acknowledgments

Preface

About the Authors

SECTION I: INTRODUCTION

1 Keynote: Ensuring Our Worth, Proving Our Value

How Do We Define the Profession?

What is Professional Competence?

What are Client Outcomes and Why are They Important?

Challenges and Opportunities for the Therapeutic Recreation Profession

Discussion Questions

References

2 Revisiting a Historical Analysis of Issues in Therapeutic Recreationand Recreation al Therapy

Professional Organizations

Philosophical Differences

3 The Intersection of Gender, Disability, and Power

Gender and Disability: The Intersection

Post-Modernism and the History of TR

Implications

Summary

4 Therapeutic Recreation or Recreational Therapy? A Definition for the Profession

History of Definitions

Implications for the Future

5 World Demographicsand Their Implications for Therapeutic Recreation

Population Aging

World Migration

Persons With Disabilities

Mental Health

Implications for TR Practice

Conclusion

6 The Role of the International Classification of Functioning, Disability, and Health (ICF) in Recreational Therapy Practice, Research, and Education

ICF's Impact on Recreational Therapy

The ICF Model

Scoring the ICF

Application of the ICF in RT Practice

ICF in RT Research

ICF in RT Education

Case Study

Questions for Discussion

7 International Perspectives on Therapeutic Recreation

Introduction

International and Multicultural Perspectives of TR

Development of TR in Other Countries

Changes and Challenges

References.

8 Perspective: Why Every Corporation Should Hirea TRS

TR in Corporate America?

An Invitation

Corporate America Turns to Recreation

"Who Ya Gonna Call?"

A Case

Conclusions

SECTION II: EDUCATION

9 Keynote: The Python and the Alligator Recreational Therapy and the Perennial Quest to Thrive in Constantly Changing Environments

The Python, the Alligator, and the RT Ecosystem

Surviving and Thriving in the Wetlands of Higher Education and Health Care

10 Profile of Therapeutic Recreation Curricula

Curriculum Research

Research Findings on Trends in TR Curricula

11 Accreditation

Types of Accreditation

TR Accreditation: A Brief History

Issues in TR Accreditation

Importance of Academic Accreditation and Professional Involvement

12 Online Learning and Teaching in Therapeutic Recreation

What is Distance Education?

Benefits of Online Learning

A New World, New Challenges, New Solutions

The Future

13 Move to Master's Degree for Entry-Level Practice?

Graduate Professional Preparation: Historical Background

Professional Studies on Graduate Preparation

Summary of Historical Information on Master's Preparation

Master's Entry to Professional Practice:2015-2016 Faculty Survey

Health Professions Entry to Practice

Trend and Challenge

14 Perspective: Curricular Standardization in Therapeutic Recreation Professional and University Implications

Historical Framework

Support for Standardization

Constraints on Standardization

Accreditation in TR

Standardization Efforts in Related Fields.

The Bases of Competence: A Beginning for Formulating Standardization

Conceptualizing Curricular Standardization

SECTION III: PRACTICE

15 Keynote: Therapeutic Recreation Is a Process, Not a Place

Practice Settings: A Mythical Distinction for Defining the Profession

Foundational Principles for Defining TR

Utility of the APIE Process in Various Settings

16 Service Trends in Therapeutic Recreation

General Trends in Disability

Key Terms and Concepts

Service Trends and Government Initiatives

Highlights of Programs Congruent With Trends

Expanding and Changing Roles of the TR Specialist

17 Therapeutic Recreation Practice Models

Toward an Understanding of TR Practice Models

Evaluating Practice Models

TR Practice Models

Summary and Challenges for the Future

18 Evidence-Based Practices

What Is Evidence-Based Practice?

EBP Requires a Paradigm Shift

Steps for EBP

Implementation of Evidence-Based, Cost-Effective Practice Through Education and Management of Change

Potential Solutions

Evaluation of Compliance With Agreed Practice Guidance and Patient Outcomes

Addressing Problems and Concerns

19 Clinical Practice Guidelines: A Decision-Making Tool for Best Practice?

What is Evidence-Based Practice?

What Are CPGs?

Issues within the Profession

Building a Vision

20 Revisited Issues and Concerns in Therapeutic Recreation Assessment

Current Status of TR Assessment

Connection Between Client Assessment and Program Delivery

Therapeutic Recreation Accountability Model.

Decisions About Client Placement Into Programs

Issues in Implementing the Assessment Process

The Challenge

21 Professional Advocacy Through Public Policy

What Is Advocacy?

What TR Professionals Need to Know About Politics and Advocacy Action

The Legislative Process

Brief Accounting of Our Profession's Advocacy Action

Reflections

22 Ensuring Initial and Continuing Competence: Certification and licensure in Therapeutic Recreation

Job/Practice Analysis of a Profession

Certification Standards for Therapeutic Recreation Personnel

Specialty Certification for Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialists

NCTRC's International Outreach

Marketing and Promotion of the CTRS Credential

NCTRC and the Expansion of Licensure for TR

Issues and Trends Affecting Certification and Licensure

Summary and Conclusions

23 Higher Education and Health Care Parallel Issues of Quality, Cost, and Access

Demographics

Definitions and Measurement of Quality

Cost

Access

Addressing the Triple Aim in TR

Implications for Preparation and Practice

24 Perspective:Innovation in Fieldwor kEducation Toward a Theoretical Framework of Fieldwork Pedagogy

Background:Fieldwork Education

Fieldwork Education and Cognitive Developmental Outcomes

Contemporary Fieldwork Trends Require Higher Levels of Cognitive Development

Toward a Theoretical Pedagogy of Fieldwork Education

SECTION IV: RESEARCH

25 Keynote: Status of Therapeutic Recreation Research

Goals of TR Research

The Status of Research in TR: Past and Present

Future of TR Research: You!.

Your Research Competence Checklist

26 The Role of Theory in Therapeutic Recreation: A Practical Approach

Theory is a Tool

Where Theories Originate

Determining Levels of Outcomes

From Theory to Practice

Taking it to the Next Level

Theory-Based Coherent Programming in TR

Not All Theories are Useful

Benefits of Theory in TR

The Challenge: Issues Relating to Theoretical Bias

Additional Resources

27 Issues and Adventures in Evaluation and Outcome Research

Pros and Cons

A Case from Outdoor Behavioral Health Care: Adventure Therapy

28 Participatory Approaches to Research With Marginalized Individuals and Groups Ensuring Relevancy

Final Thoughts

29 Ethical Considerations for Therapeutic Recreation Research: A Call for Guidelines

Why Do Ethics Matter?

Difficulties in Codifying Research Ethics

Federal Protection of Human Subjects in Research

Basic Ethical Principles Applied to Research

Competence

Veracity

Informed Consent

Autonomy in Relation to Research

Confidentiality

Fidelity

Justice

Beneficence/Nonmalfeasance

Ethical Concerns in Research Using Animals

Research

30 Perspective: Cross Collaboration in Therapeutic Recreation: Future Implications

Efficacy Research

Cross-Collaborative Research in TR

A Review of Methodology

Examples of Cross Collaboration in TR

Conclusion.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references and index.

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Print version: Professional issues in therapeutic recreation.

ISBN:

9781571678461

1571678468

OCLC:

1206398617