Beth Fields
Biographic Data
| ID | 4157706 |
|---|---|
| NAME | Beth Fields |
| GIVEN NAMES | Beth |
| FAMILY NAME | Fields |
| SIGNATURE | FIELDS B |
| AFFILIATIONS | University of Wisconsin–Madison |
| ORCID | 0000-0002-8192-7144 |
| VERIFIED | Yes |
| TOTAL WORKS | 10 |
| TOTAL CITATIONS | 2 |
| AUTHOR COUNT | 10 |
| EDITOR COUNT | 0 |
| FIRST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2021 |
| LATEST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2026 |
| H-INDEX | 1 |
A Scoping Review of Animal-Assisted Interventions for Individuals With Down Syndrome
Down syndrome (DS) is a common genetic condition, and non-pharmacological interventions are increasingly utilized to address associated developmental and health-related challenges. Among these, animal-assisted interventions (AAIs) have gained recognition for their therapeutic potential across various populations; however, a focused synthesis of their application within the DS population has been lacking. This scoping review aimed to characterize …
Barriers and Strategies for Recruiting Care Partners During the Hospitalization of People Living with Dementia: Lessons from a Hospital-Based Randomized Controlled Trial
Background: Recruiting care partners (CPs) of hospitalized people living with dementia is challenging due to rapid discharge timelines and complex inpatient workflows. This study identified barriers to CP recruitment encountered during the first year of a hospital-based randomized controlled trial and the strategies implemented in response to them. Methods: A qualitative descriptive study using thematic analysis of twelve study coordination and i…
Hippotherapy practice and safety patterns for adult clients in the United States
Objective: Hippotherapy is a treatment strategy used by occupational therapy, speech-language, and physical therapy clinicians to influence client outcomes through the movement of a horse. While hippotherapy has been widely researched among pediatric populations with neuromuscular disorders, limited evidence exists regarding hippotherapy for adult populations. This study describes the practice patterns, safety patterns, and changes in these trend…
Breaking Silos in Caregiving Research: Toward Unified Measures Across the Lifespan
The number of caregivers is increasing globally making it imperative that we better understand the impact of caregiving and identify methods to address caregiver needs and health. These goals are best achieved with unified research approaches and measures that facilitate comparison across studies. Despite the need and policy support for unified research on caregiving, research often happens in silos that are diagnostic or age specific. To address…
Developing and Testing a Mobile Application for Autistic Children Participating in a Therapeutic Horseback Riding Program at a Midwestern Equine Assisted Service Center: An Exploratory Sequential Mixe…
A potential approach to translating benefits acquired from therapeutic horseback riding (THR) sessions into the daily routines of autistic children is by involving parents as co-interventionists through the utilization of digital technology. In this three-phase exploratory sequential mixed methods study, we develop and test a parent-mediated mobile application complementing a THR program for autistic children. Qualitative interviews informed the …
The Usability of the Augmented Reality Home Assessment Tool (Arhat): A Survey Study
The Augmented Reality Home Assessment Tool (ARHAT) is a mobile-based application that utilizes 3D-capture technology on iPhones to assess home environments, addressing barriers to aging-in-place. We assessed the usability of the ARHAT to facilitate its successful adoption and implementation within real-world settings. A descriptive survey design was employed wherein, three groups of participants- occupational therapists (n = 5), housing professio…
Effects of Caregiver Sleep Disturbances on Relationship Quality With Their Care Recipient
Sleep problems are influential health behaviors that are related to relationship quality for caregivers. Therefore, it is critical that sleep is more systematically assessed and addressed in caregiving populations
Education and skills training for care partners of hospitalised older adults: A scoping review
Background: The care partners of hospitalised older adults often feel dissatisfied with the education and skills training provided to them, resulting in unpreparedness and poor health outcomes. Objective: This review aimed to characterise and identify gaps in the education and skills training used with the care partners of older adults in the hospital. Methods: We conducted a scoping review on the education and skills training practices used with…
Evaluating the Appropriateness and Feasibility of the Care Partner Hospital Assessment Tool (CHAT)
Hospital practitioners rely on care partners of older adults to provide complex care without identifying and addressing their needs. The Care Partner Hospital Assessment Tool (CHAT) was developed to identify the education skill training needs of care partners of hospitalized older adults. This two-phased mixed-method study evaluated the appropriateness and feasibility of the CHAT. The phase 1 quantitative survey with caregiving experts indicated …
Community Aging in Place, Advancing Better Living for Elders (Capable) program: Understanding the potential involvement of care partners
Older adults frequently turn to care partners for support to remain in their homes for as long as possible. Yet, many evidence-based home and community programs to support ageing in place do not formally involve care partners. This study sought to understand how to involve care partners in the Community Aging in Place, Advancing Better Living for Elders (CAPABLE) program. A qualitative descriptive study was conducted. Framework analysis of multip…
Community Aging in Place, Advancing Better Living for Elders (Capable) program: Understanding the potential involvement of care partners
Older adults frequently turn to care partners for support to remain in their homes for as long as possible. Yet, many evidence-based home and community programs to support ageing in place do not formally involve care partners. This study sought to understand how to involve care partners in the Community Aging in Place, Advancing Better Living for Elders (CAPABLE) program. A qualitative descriptive study was conducted. Framework analysis of multip…
Education and skills training for care partners of hospitalised older adults: A scoping review
Background: The care partners of hospitalised older adults often feel dissatisfied with the education and skills training provided to them, resulting in unpreparedness and poor health outcomes. Objective: This review aimed to characterise and identify gaps in the education and skills training used with the care partners of older adults in the hospital. Methods: We conducted a scoping review on the education and skills training practices used with…
Evaluating the Appropriateness and Feasibility of the Care Partner Hospital Assessment Tool (CHAT)
Hospital practitioners rely on care partners of older adults to provide complex care without identifying and addressing their needs. The Care Partner Hospital Assessment Tool (CHAT) was developed to identify the education skill training needs of care partners of hospitalized older adults. This two-phased mixed-method study evaluated the appropriateness and feasibility of the CHAT. The phase 1 quantitative survey with caregiving experts indicated …
Community Aging in Place, Advancing Better Living for Elders (Capable) program: Understanding the potential involvement of care partners
Older adults frequently turn to care partners for support to remain in their homes for as long as possible. Yet, many evidence-based home and community programs to support ageing in place do not formally involve care partners. This study sought to understand how to involve care partners in the Community Aging in Place, Advancing Better Living for Elders (CAPABLE) program. A qualitative descriptive study was conducted. Framework analysis of multip…
Effects of Caregiver Sleep Disturbances on Relationship Quality With Their Care Recipient
Sleep problems are influential health behaviors that are related to relationship quality for caregivers. Therefore, it is critical that sleep is more systematically assessed and addressed in caregiving populations
Developing and Testing a Mobile Application for Autistic Children Participating in a Therapeutic Horseback Riding Program at a Midwestern Equine Assisted Service Center: An Exploratory Sequential Mixe…
A potential approach to translating benefits acquired from therapeutic horseback riding (THR) sessions into the daily routines of autistic children is by involving parents as co-interventionists through the utilization of digital technology. In this three-phase exploratory sequential mixed methods study, we develop and test a parent-mediated mobile application complementing a THR program for autistic children. Qualitative interviews informed the …
The Usability of the Augmented Reality Home Assessment Tool (Arhat): A Survey Study
The Augmented Reality Home Assessment Tool (ARHAT) is a mobile-based application that utilizes 3D-capture technology on iPhones to assess home environments, addressing barriers to aging-in-place. We assessed the usability of the ARHAT to facilitate its successful adoption and implementation within real-world settings. A descriptive survey design was employed wherein, three groups of participants- occupational therapists (n = 5), housing professio…
Hippotherapy practice and safety patterns for adult clients in the United States
Objective: Hippotherapy is a treatment strategy used by occupational therapy, speech-language, and physical therapy clinicians to influence client outcomes through the movement of a horse. While hippotherapy has been widely researched among pediatric populations with neuromuscular disorders, limited evidence exists regarding hippotherapy for adult populations. This study describes the practice patterns, safety patterns, and changes in these trend…
Breaking Silos in Caregiving Research: Toward Unified Measures Across the Lifespan
The number of caregivers is increasing globally making it imperative that we better understand the impact of caregiving and identify methods to address caregiver needs and health. These goals are best achieved with unified research approaches and measures that facilitate comparison across studies. Despite the need and policy support for unified research on caregiving, research often happens in silos that are diagnostic or age specific. To address…
A Scoping Review of Animal-Assisted Interventions for Individuals With Down Syndrome
Down syndrome (DS) is a common genetic condition, and non-pharmacological interventions are increasingly utilized to address associated developmental and health-related challenges. Among these, animal-assisted interventions (AAIs) have gained recognition for their therapeutic potential across various populations; however, a focused synthesis of their application within the DS population has been lacking. This scoping review aimed to characterize …
Barriers and Strategies for Recruiting Care Partners During the Hospitalization of People Living with Dementia: Lessons from a Hospital-Based Randomized Controlled Trial
Background: Recruiting care partners (CPs) of hospitalized people living with dementia is challenging due to rapid discharge timelines and complex inpatient workflows. This study identified barriers to CP recruitment encountered during the first year of a hospital-based randomized controlled trial and the strategies implemented in response to them. Methods: A qualitative descriptive study using thematic analysis of twelve study coordination and i…
Psychology (7 works) · Medicine (6 works) · MEDLINE (5 works) · Computer Science (3 works) · Geriatric Care and Nursing Homes (3 works) · Nursing (3 works) · Applied Psychology (2 works) · Applied Psychology (2 works) · Health care (2 works) · Human-Animal Interaction Studies (2 works)