Noy Tveria
Master's student.
The topic of the research: Knowledge, Attitudes, and Clinical Uncertainty Among Medical and Oncology Healthcare Professionals and Their Association with Referral to Occupational Therapy.
This study examines the relationship between referral patterns to occupational therapy among medical and oncology teams and their knowledge regarding functional needs following cancer and its treatments, their attitudes toward the involvement of occupational therapy in oncology, and their uncertainty regarding the need for occupational therapy referrals.
Objectives: 1) To describe referral patterns to occupational therapy among medical and oncology teams; 2) To examine the relationship between the staff's knowledge, attitudes, and uncertainty regarding symptoms, functional implications, and the role of occupational therapy, and actual referral practices.
The findings may deepen the understanding of barriers and gaps in referring cancer survivors to occupational therapy. This knowledge could serve as a basis for interprofessional collaborations, referral protocols, and training initiatives to promote the integration of occupational therapy into oncological care.
Noy Tveria
Master's student
Paula
Master's student.
Working at Sheba Medical Center, Tel HaShomer since 2011 in the Upper Limb Rehabilitation Institute and the Burn Intensive Care Unit.
The topic of the research: Integrating Telerehabilitation into Acute Burn Inpatient Care: Impact on Functional Recovery During Hospitalization and Post-Discharge.
This pilot study may provide preliminary evidence on the feasibility of integrating telerehabilitation into acute inpatient burn rehabilitation. It may support greater rehabilitation intensity during hospitalization and help maintain continuity of care after discharge by bridging the transition to community-based services.
The findings may also inform the design of a larger future study by providing feasibility data on recruitment, adherence, patient satisfaction, technical challenges, and preliminary functional outcomes.
Paula
Master's student
Aya Amer
Master's student.
The topic of the research: Examines personal, organizational, and cultural factors influencing Tele-OT adoption and implementation among occupational therapists in the Israeli special education system.
This study aims to examine the individual, organizational, and cultural determinants associated with school-based Tele-OT use in both routine and emergency contexts among occupational therapists working in the Israeli special education system, with particular attention to differences between Arab, Druze and Jewish occupational therapists and to minority-specific contextual factors.
This study will provide a comprehensive and context-sensitive understanding of Tele-OT use by integrating both general and minority-specific determinants within special education contexts. Findings are expected to inform equitable, culturally responsive strategies that enhance system readiness and support effective use of Tele-OT when needed, particularly during emergency situations.
Aya Amer
Master's student
Tsedef Ben Yakar Golan
Master's student.
Occupational therapist since 2021, working at the Loewenstein Rehabilitation Medical Center in various departments.
The topic of the research: Characterizing perceived daily performance, executive functions, functional and perceived cognitive impairment, and emotional well-being among persons living with and beyond cancer referred to oncology rehabilitation.
Understanding the cognitive profiles of both inpatients and outpatients referred to oncology rehabilitation is crucial for designing targeted interventions that promote functional independence and enhance rehabilitation outcomes. The current study seeks to bridge this gap by characterizing the cognitive functioning of PLWBC in oncology rehabilitation, examine its impact on daily activities performance, and establish a foundation for evidence-based assessment and intervention strategies to enhance rehabilitation outcomes.
The specific objectives are: (1) to describe perceived daily performance, EF, FC, perceived cognition, and EWB among PLWBC, (2) to examine the relationships between perceived daily performance and EF, FC, perceived cognition, and EWB; and (3) to compare these outcomes between inpatients and outpatients.
Tsedef Ben Yakar Golan
Master's student
Yuval Skaletzky
Undergraduate student in Occupational Therapy at Ben-Gurion University. Lab assistant and lab website manager.
Yuval Skaletzky
Undergraduate student