American Journal of Occupational Therapy

Date Presented 4/9/2016

The purpose of this research was to identify the theoretical basis of intervention strategies for occupational therapy in mental health. Results support a theoretical basis of occupational therapy in mental health. This research supports a distinct value of occupational therapy in mental health.

Primary Author and Speaker: Ranelle Nissen

Additional Author and Speaker: Moses Ikiugu

Date Presented 4/7/2016

This study used a basic interpretive design to gain a better understanding of the lived experiences of 8 people who were bullied as youths and to understand their thoughts on how to prevent or reduce youth bullying today. Potential roles for occupational therapy in addressing bullying will be discussed.

Primary Author and Speaker: Olivia Byjos

Additional Authors and Speakers: Susan Cahill, Jackie Dusing, Callyn Zartman

Date Presented 4/7/2016

Occupational therapy possesses complementary ideologies similar to community-based settings, yet the profession is not well recognized within community practice. Our study indicates the value of occupational therapy and the multiple roles occupational therapists may serve in community-based settings serving adults with disabilities.

Primary Author and Speaker: Anna Wallisch

Additional Author and Speaker: Evan Dean

Date Presented 4/7/2016

This study identified barriers to patient engagement implementation in inpatient spinal cord injury rehabilitation. An exploratory model that yields data for intervention development was proposed that would help to characterize and support engagement in care for neurological rehabilitation.

Primary Author and Speaker: Alex Wong

Contributing Authors: Christina Papadimitriou, Anne Deutsch, Eric Lenze, Arielle Goldsmith, Alexis Young, Allen Heinemann

Date Presented 4/7/2016

The study highlights the associations among orthographic–motor integration, reading speed, visual–motor control, and handwriting performance. The findings indicate that at different stages of handwriting development, the focus of assessment and intervention related to these underlying skills may differ.

Primary Author and Speaker: Abeer Salameh-Matar

Contributing Authors: Naser Basel, Naomi Weintraub

Date Presented 4/7/2016

This study used Rasch common person equating method to link FIM™ and Minimum Data Set with a retrospective national veterans dataset to create a continuum-of-care measure.

Primary Author and Speaker: Chih-Ying Li

Additional Authors and Speakers: Ickpyo Hong, Craig Velozo, Annie Simpson, Kit Simpson, Heather Bonilha, Sergio Romero

Date Presented 4/7/2016

This study modified the Nottingham Sensory Assessment (NSA) for use with U.S. stroke survivors and found strong interrater reliability and good clinical utility. The US–NSA is a reliable, multimodal sensory assessment now available to support clinical decision making and evidence-based practice.

Primary Author and Speaker: Rebecca Miller

Additional Authors and Speakers: Susan Doyle, Amy Arotca

Date Presented 4/7/2016

This study illustrated how older children and adolescents play, perceive their play, and exude playfulness. Occupational therapists may benefit from this information to provide more appropriate intervention to improve play participation in this population.

Primary Author and Speaker: Katherine Ryan-Bloomer

Additional Authors and Speakers: Lindsey Detten, Amber Mahoney, Alexa McCue, Kaylin McNamara, Angela Gerstenkorn

Contributing Author: Anita Bundy

Date Presented 4/7/2016

Translation guidelines for the Role Checklist Version 2: Quality of Performance are evaluated for feasibility and utility to produce valid translated assessments in Icelandic and Mandarin. Valid translations can reveal important trends in international role participation.

Primary Author and Speaker: Leah Van Antwerp

Additional Authors and Speakers: Jeffrey Crabtree, Patricia Scott

Contributing Authors: Kristjana Fenger, Lena Haglund, Fengyi Kuo

Date Presented 4/7/2016

This study addresses the Centennial Vision of global connectedness. Challenges of providing services as well as contextual factors affecting the occupational therapy (OT) profession in African countries and successful innovative practice strategies are identified to add critical new perspectives on OT practice.

Primary Author and Speaker: Anne Marie Witchger

Additional Authors and Speakers: Jaime Muñoz, Chase Ratliff, Molly Edwards

Contributing Author: Francis Ekwan

Date Presented 4/7/2016

Occupational therapists have the knowledge and skills to provide adequate caregiver instruction regarding transportation of children with autism spectrum disorder. Emphasis should be placed on adaptive equipment, environmental modifications, sensory strategies, and behavioral strategies.

Primary Author and Speaker: Donna Wooster

Contributing Authors: Marissa Bachar, Francesca Barrale, Allison Carroll, Meagan Floyd, Monica Landeche, Jordan Manning

Date Presented 4/7/2016

This study investigated experiences of independence among young adults with chronic health conditions. Two main themes emerged from the data: facilitators and components of independence. Findings highlight the individuality of independence and its connection to roles, routines, and occupation.

Primary Author and Speaker: Sarah Hodges

Contributing Author: Emily Furgang Kertcher

Date Presented 4/7/2016

This study is testing the feasibility, acceptability, and preliminary efficacy of a 12-wk coaching intervention for families of children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) delivered via telehealth. Findings from this study will inform how occupational therapists may use telehealth to expand service delivery for families of children with ASD.

Primary Author and Speaker: Lauren Little

Additional Authors and Speakers: Winnie Dunn, Ellen Pope, Anna Wallisch

Date Presented 4/7/2016

The purpose of this study was to examine medical professionals’ understanding of occupational therapy. The results demonstrate that health care professionals may not fully understand the specific interventions that occupational therapists can provide.

Primary Author and Speaker: Aaron Bonsall

Additional Authors and Speakers: Anna Mosby, Megan Walz, Kirstin Wintermute

Date Presented 4/7/2016

This poster presents the methods and finding of a qualitative study in which occupational therapists shared their reflections about participating in a new Tier 1 response-to-intervention program in general education kindergarten classrooms.

Primary Author and Speaker: Hannah Koelbl

Additional Authors and Speakers: Yelena Myman, Ann Claire Wuestefeld

Contributing Authors: Alisha M. Ohl, Beth K. Elenko

Date Presented 4/7/2016

We present findings from a systematic review of interventions for supporting parents of children with special health care needs to manage their child’s health care. Our poster is in line with principles of family-directed care and will benefit occupational therapists working with vulnerable children and families.

Primary Author and Speaker: Mansha Mirza

Additional Author and Speaker: Amy Krischer

Contributing Authors: Sandy Magaña, Melinda Stolley, Molly Martin

Date Presented 4/7/2016

Combat veterans may face driving difficulties, impaired fitness to drive, and increased crash risk. Our randomized trial examined a simulator-based occupational therapy driving intervention with findings regarding driving error reduction suggesting efficacy.

Primary Author and Speaker: Sandra Winter

Contributing Authors: Stephanie Sursky, Sherrilene Classen, Abraham Yarney, Miriam Monahan, Kyle Platek, Amanda Lutz, Charles Levy

Date Presented 4/7/2016

Given the large need for a culturally relevant fall prevention program for medically underserved older adults, this study explores the necessary elements to successfully adapt an evidence-based fall prevention and home modification program using qualitative research design.

Primary Author and Speaker: Yi-Ling Hu

Contributing Authors: Kristina Vance, Susy Strak

Date Presented 4/7/2016

This study examined the use of simulation as a method for delivering clinical experiences in conjunction with Level I fieldwork. Measurements were critical thinking and perceptions of simulation. Curricula for the use of simulation as a part of Level I fieldwork were developed.

Primary Author and Speaker: Holly Reed

Date Presented 4/7/2016

This survey study explored perceived role identity, value, and quality of life and their relationships among parent caregivers of children with and without disabilities in Korea. From this in-depth examination, the study attempted to capture aspects of disability cultures within a frame of family.

Primary Author and Speaker: Ji-Young Hyun

Additional Author and Speaker: Sun Lee

Date Presented 4/7/2016

This study informs practice by indicating the degree of neuromodulation attainable with repetitive wrist extension in survivors of stroke. This is important because of recent advancements in using technologies such as transcranial magnetic stimulation to influence neuromodulation and neuroplasticity.

Primary Author and Speaker: Crystal Massie

Contributing Authors: Caylen White, Damian Funke

Date Presented 4/7/2016

Half of people fail to take their medications as prescribed. This presentation describes an occupational therapy medication management intervention and, using single-subject data, it explores the efficacy of occupational therapy on medication adherence in adults with chronic health conditions.

Primary Author and Speaker: Jaclyn K. Schwartz

Additional Authors and Speakers: Stefanie Woelfel, Elizabeth Seidel, Lindsey Marszalkowski, Emily Nowicki, Melissa Mutch, Kimberly Grogan

Date Presented 4/7/2016

This study examined how parents of children with autism define food selectivity within the context of family mealtime. Findings provided a framework of contributing factors parents consider when identifying their child as a selective eater that will inform clinicians in this area of practice.

Primary Author and Speaker: Malissa Roberts

Additional Author and Speaker: Karla Ausderau

Date Presented 4/7/2016

Information communication technology (ICT) has immense potential for productive aging. This research demonstrates the effectiveness and value associated with a home-based personalized ICT training program for a small cohort of older adults in the community.

Primary Author and Speaker: Sajay Arthanat

Contributing Author: Kerryellen Vroman

Date Presented 4/7/2016

This descriptive study found relationships between the sleep problems in children with autism spectrum disorder and the sleep problems of their caregivers. Interventions to improve child sleep must consider the genetic and environmental factors that contribute to sleep quality in the parent–child dyad.

Primary Author and Speaker: Maureen Russell

Contributing Authors: Carol Baldwin, Stuart Quan, Darya McClain, Christopher Smith, Nicole Matthews

Date Presented 4/7/2016

This study investigated occupational factors in mothers when caring for preterm infants with disabilities. Data suggest that mothers demonstrate themes and patterns of perceptions that affect occupational performance. Occupational therapy appears to improve self-perception and satisfaction in occupational performance.

Primary Author and Speaker: Kurt Hubbard

Date Presented 4/7/2016

The focus of the study was to evaluate the impact of trigger finger (TF) from a biopsychosocial perspective. Although TF is considered to be mild hand pathology, we found that it has a wide-ranging impact. Activity, participation, and quality of life should be addressed when treating people with TF.

Primary Author and Speaker: Danit Langer

Contributing Authors: Adina Maeir, Michael Michailevich, Yael Applebaum, Shai Luria

Date Presented 4/7/2016

It is necessary to research and understand quality of life in the continuing adjustment phase of stroke recovery so that people who survive a stroke can engage in preexisting or new meaningful activities, an effort that can be achieved with the assistance of occupational therapy.

Primary Author and Speaker: Angela Salvadia

Additional Authors and Speakers: Jannessa Miller, Kala Swope, Jacqueline Nunn

Date Presented 4/7/2016

An occupational therapy student research team observed and tracked the effect of ergonomics education on improving body mechanics and posture within each year’s senior class of dental students, using direct observation and video recording of the Rapid Upper Limb Assessment.

Primary Author and Speaker: Peter Bowman

Contributing Authors: Claire Murphy, Marie Schaner

Date Presented 4/7/2016

This study compares the sustained attention of women with sensory modulation disorders (SMD) and attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and controls under two conditions: with and without aversive sounds. Results did not succeed in differentiating SMD from ADHD. These preliminary findings are important in the assessment of women with SMD, ADHD, or both.

Primary Author and Speaker: Tal Mazor-Karsenty

Contributing Authors: Lilach Shalev-Mevorach, Shula Parush

Date Presented 4/72016

This study developed a reliable, valid, and cost-effective measure of upper-extremity (UE) motor ability: the Ohio Modified Arm Motor Ability Test (OMAAT). The OMAAT provides a time-efficient assessment of UE function among stroke survivors.

Primary Author and Speaker: Stephen Page

Additional Authors and Speakers: Maria Eismann, Andrew Persch

Contributing Author: P. Cristian Gugiu

Date Presented 4/7/2016

The grounded theory of conditional independence was derived from an original qualitative research study in which 40 retirees described how self-management, social connections, and self-fulfilling activities promoted productive aging.

Primary Author and Speaker: Karen Macdonald

Additional Author and Speaker: Marilyn B. Cole

Date Presented 4/7/2016

This qualitative study explores the lived experience of stroke survivors returning to work after rehabilitation. Common themes of their lived experience point to the need to address return to work early in the rehab process and foster a sense of self-efficacy about returning to work.

Primary Author and Speaker: Salvador Bondoc

Additional Authors and Speakers: Chelsea Campo, Kathleen O’Donnell Pickert, Kristyn Sirois

Date Presented 4/7/2016

Occupational therapy (OT) has a distinct role in promoting return to work for clients with stroke. The findings of this study identify specific opportunities where OT could further solidify its role through advocacy, professional development, and synthesizing and developing evidence to inform practice.

Primary Author and Speaker: Savador Bondoc

Additional Author and Speaker: Shannon Scott

Date Presented 4/7/2016

Occupational therapy practitioners are well positioned to address return to work (RTW) for stroke survivors. This qualitative study contributes to evidence-based practice by exploring best practices in RTW from the perspective of experienced occupational therapy practitioners.

Primary Author and Speaker: Shannon Scott

Additional Author and Speaker: Salvador Bondoc

Date Presented 4/7/2016

This study explored the perspectives of Jordanian mothers caring for a child with a disability. Many of the challenges these mothers face are rooted within the culture or the family itself. Providing individualized family and culture-centered practice for each family is highly recommended.

Primary Author and Speaker: Mohammad Nazzal

Contributing Author: Omar Al-Rawajfah

Date Presented 4/7/2016

Item Response Theory analyses revealed that some items on the Short Sensory Profile are highly informative in determining sensory subtypes. It may be possible to identify sensory subtypes using a reduced number of items, thereby improving the clinical utility of subtyping for assessing and describing sensory difficulties.

Primary Author and Speaker: Brittany Hand

Contributing Authors: Alison E. Lane, Elysa Marco, Paul De Boeck

Date Presented 4/7/2016

Incidence and patterns of gravitational insecurity by age, gender, and diagnosis were examined in children with sensory processing disorder, autism spectrum disorder, or both. Proposed associations between gravitational insecurity and sensory processing problems were examined.

Primary Speaker: Teresa A. May-Benson

Contributing Authors: Alison Teasdale, Juliana Lopez De Mello Gentil

Date Presented 4/7/2016

This study examines how child, family, and health care satisfaction affect families of children with rare diseases. The findings may contribute to building an evidence-based approach and providing diverse therapy options for children with rare diseases and their families.

Primary Author and Speaker: Yoonjeong Lim

Contributing Authors: Roxanna Bendixen, William C. Mann

Date Presented 4/7/2016

In this qualitative study, adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities (I/DD) described what participation means to them and identified participation barriers they experience. Understanding the perspectives of people with I/DD can help occupational therapists support meaningful participation for this population.

Primary Author and Speaker: Jenna Heffron

Contributing Author: Joy Hammel

Date Presented 4/7/2016

Coding sensory integration (SI) sessions using Observer XT (Noldus) revealed changes in both sensory and autism-relevant behaviors in children with autism spectrum disorder receiving SI. This study provides an exhaustive list of behaviors analyzed and new insight into behaviors sensitive to change during intervention sessions.

Primary Author and Speaker: Elizabeth Franco

Additional Authors and Speakers: Barbara Thompson, Erna Blanche, Alexandra Gonzales

Contributing Author: Gabriela Galaz

Date Presented 4/7/2016

iLs Dreampad Mini is an effective tool that occupational therapists can provide to children with autism spectrum disorder as an intervention to increase functional participation in daily occupations, specifically sleep preparation and participation, by increasing quality of sleep, mood regulation, and attention and focus.

Primary Author and Speaker: Kayleigh Wolfhope

Additional Author and Speaker: Amy Hudkins

Date Presented 4/7/2016

Combat veterans face an increased risk of motor vehicle crash, injury, or death and report driving difficulty. Our focus group addressed five themes: deployment training, deployment driving experiences, postdeployment driving experiences and challenges, strategies, and intervention preferences.

Primary Author and Speaker: Sandra Winter

Additional Author and Speaker: Emily Szafranski

Contributing Authors: Sherrilene Classen, Abraham Yarney, Miriam Monahan, Kyle Platek, Amanda Lutz, Charles Levy

Date Presented 4/7/2016

Spirituality was a vital component of well-being and perseverance of the participants in this study. Occupational therapists can gain information about the connection between spirituality and the widow(er)hood experience. Future studies are needed to explore the relationship between widow(er)s and spirituality.

Primary Author and Speaker: Jennifer Schroeder

Contributing Authors: Ashley Brackel, Carlie Buechler, Jennifer Harpster, Katie Kovash, Katie Welle

Date Presented 4/7/2016

Refugees often face changes in health status, which may negatively influence their functional participation. The purpose of this study was to explore health status of Burmese refugees resettled in the Midwestern United States in order to direct preventive care and promote minority health.

Primary Author and Speaker: Fengyi Kuo

Additional Authors and Speakers: Heidi Grove, Sarah Koning, Catherine Kennedy, Kelli Emady

Contributing Author: Nancy Goldfarb

Date Presented 4/7/2016

This study investigated faculty members’ perspectives on e-mentoring in an online postprofessional doctor of occupational therapy program. Results highlight how successful e-mentoring relationships are built and how they positively affect the professional behaviors and development of students and faculty.

Primary Author and Speaker: Nancy Doyle

Additional Authors and Speakers: Karen Jacobs, Cathryn Ryan

Date Presented 4/7/2016

This session highlights 10-yr outcomes of a mixed-design, case-based, utilization-focused evaluation of factors that contribute to success in a Fairweather Model mental health program, efficacy of training, client satisfaction, occupational engagement, and the consultant role of occupational therapy.

Primary Author and Speaker: Kristine Haertl

Date Presented 4/7/2016

This research explored parents’ perceptions of the effect their child’s disability has on their family. Results revealed their perceptions and experiences related to adaptation, challenges, and care management. This insight into the health of the family is beneficial to practice.

Primary Author and Speaker: Tina Mankey

Additional Author and Speaker: Brittany Saviers

Date Presented 4/7/2016

Sense of Coherence (SOC) proposes that when people have an understanding of a challenge, tools to manage it, and a sense of purpose, they are able to cope. Associations were found in this study between a strong SOC in caregivers of children with autism spectrum disorder and a better quality of life.

Primary Author and Speaker: Maureen Russell

Contributing Authors: Carol Baldwin, Stuart Quan, Darya McClain, Christopher Smith, Nicole Matthews

Date Presented 4/7/2016

Caregivers of children with hemiplegic cerebral palsy experience changing roles and relationships, positivity regarding their child’s future, and fear of the unknown while their child receives constraint-induced movement therapy treatment. This study explores how the treatment may affect a caregiver and the caregiver–child dynamic.

Primary Author and Speaker: Rose Golden

Additional Authors and Speakers: Yan-Hua Huang, Claudia Peyton

Contributing Author: Trevor Glenn

Date Presented 4/7/2016

Sensory processing abilities and specifically greater sensory seeking predict better occupational engagement in older adults. Occupational therapists should refer to this relationship in research and practice to enhance meaningful engagement in real life among older adults.

Primary Author and Speaker: Batya Engel-Yeger

Additional Author and Speaker: Sara Rosenblum

Date Presented 4/7/2016

This qualitative study explored the roles and experiences of expert occupational therapists working in driving rehabilitation. This study sought to understand the clinical reasoning used by experts to competently practice in this arena.

Primary Author and Speaker: Mia Sanchez

Additional Authors and Speakers: Anh Pham, Mayra Bermudez, Neil David

Contributing Author: Winifred Schultz-Krohn

Date Presented 4/7/2016

Feasibility and acceptability of an intensive stroke treatment was determined by whether recruitment goals were met, adherence to treatment protocol, responses to study satisfaction questionnaires, and analysis of pre and post Canadian Occupational Performance Measure satisfaction scores.

Primary Author and Speaker: Megan Doherty

Additional Authors and Speakers: Erin King, Mary Ellen Stoykov, Rachel Lux

Date Presented 4/7/2016

The Standardized Touchscreen Assessment of Cognition (STAC) has completed initial validation with typical persons ages 1–85 yr. The second phase of validation investigates concurrent validity of the STAC with standard cognitive assessments in persons with traumatic brain injury.

Primary Author and Speaker: Elena Donoso Brown

Additional Authors and Speakers: Andrea Fairman, Anna Olexsovich, Lani Zangara

Contributing Authors: Sarah E. Wallace, Koren Beardshall, Alicia Taylor

Date Presented 4/7/2016

To facilitate the increased use of occupation as intervention, a practice pattern regarding the use of occupation-based practice (OBP) was established and distributed nationwide. The results will be discussed and may allow for greater understanding and increased use of OBP in a variety of settings.

Primary Author and Speaker: Kimberly Lloyd

Contributing Author: Bryan Gee

Date Presented 4/7/2016

What is the correlation between muscle strength of the upper extremity and hand function in older adults? Our study shows that arm-curl strength, rather than grip strength, is correlated with hand function. An arm-curl strength test may be used to predict hand function performance in older clients.

Primary Author and Speaker: Chiung-ju Liu

Additional Authors and Speakers: Aaron Frederick, Elaine Fess, Kristen Utley, Jessica Bertram, Deana Schuman

Date Presented 4/7/2016

This study investigated the nature, perception, and effect of the e-mentoring experiences of graduates of an online postprofessional Doctor of Occupational Therapy (OTD) program. Study results highlight positive features of e-mentoring, including its effect on professional development during and after the online OTD program.

Primary Speaker: Karen Jacobs

Additional Authors and Speakers: Cathryn Ryan, Nancy Doyle

Date Presented 4/7/2016

An examination of 453 older adults’ use of information communication technology (ICT) is presented. Analysis of survey data of ICT use, technology experiences, and psychosocial and dispositional correlates of ICT adoption and use are identified. A socioecological model is proposed to inform ICT training.

Primary Author and Speaker: Kerryellen Vroman

Contributing Author: Sajay Arthanat

Date Presented 4/7/2016

In addition to providing education opportunities, social and marital support, and upper-extremity training, this study highlights the occupational therapy intervention targeting specific aspects of executive function for improving work participation in adults with neurological disorders.

Primary Author and Speaker: Alex Wong

Contributing Authors: Carolyn Baum, Cynthia Chen, Alexis Young, Allen Heinemann

Date Presented 4/7/2016

A concurrent mixed-method study of 10 breast cancer survivors showed that extrinsic factors seem to influence participation in important activities more than do intrinsic factors. Instrumental and social activities were 75% of important activities. Survivors retained more instrumental and low-demand activities.

Primary Author and Speaker: Anne Fleischer

Contributing Author: Max Ito

Date Presented 4/7/2016

During phenomenology-informed interviews with 5 young adults enrolled in an early psychosis intervention (EPI) program in Canada, participants discussed the meaning of participating in a music group offered by the EPI program and the positive benefits that contributed to their recovery.

Primary Author and Speaker: Carrie Anne Marshall

Additional Authors and Speakers: Lyn Heinemann, Chris Trimmer, Adam Broad

Date Presented 4/7/2016

Both group and individual exercise show promise as methods for reducing fall risk in people with Parkinson’s disease. Current research provides only preliminary evidence and does not explore how a reduction in fall risk might affect participation in meaningful occupations and activities of daily living.

Primary Author and Speaker: Karina Lathrop

Contributing Authors: Sophie E. Goloff, Kristen A. Pickett

Date Presented 4/7/2016

This poster presentation describes pilot research evaluating the use of an iPad group training program to enhance occupational performance of older adults with low vision (LV). The iPad, when accompanied with appropriate training, has the potential to improve participation for older adults with LV.

Primary Author and Speaker: Jennifer Kaldenberg

Additional Author and Speaker: Stacy Smallfield

Date Presented 4/7/2016

A systematic review was conducted to elucidate the reliability and validity of existing rehabilitation intervention fidelity measures (RIFMs). Strengths and weaknesses of 6 RIFMs are discussed. The authors propose steps for the development of novel RIFMs.

Primary Author and Speaker: Brittany Hand

Contributing Authors: Amy R. Darragh, Andrew C. Persch

Date Presented 4/7/2016

This poster will explain the results of a quasi-experimental study using a one-way, repeated-measures within-subjects design on the effects that intrathecal baclofen therapy, which assists with spasticity management, has on several components of leisure participation among children with cerebral palsy.

Primary Author and Speaker: Kayla Larsen

Contributing Authors: Ruth Benedict, Brittany Travers

Date Presented 4/7/2016

Examined neurotechnology (NT) in neurorehab settings to advance the field’s understanding of the use, effectiveness, and barriers of NT to more efficiently treat patients while maximizing the effects of neuroplasticity.

Primary Author and Speaker: Shirley Blanchard

Additional Author and Speaker: Kristin Zellner

Contributing Authors: Jeremy Palmiscno, Catherine Crivellone, Ricard Altahif

Date Presented 4/7/2016

This randomized controlled trial explores the psychosocial and medical outcomes of use of the mobile health system with persons with spinal cord injury. Outcome measures include medical usage, cost and clinical efficiency, and self-management skills of the clients.

Primary Author and Speaker: Andrea Fairman

Additional Author and Speaker: Meredith Kravolis, Elizabeth Mueller, Carly Sullivan

Contributing Authors: Brad E. Dicianno, Theresa Crytzer

Date Presented 4/8/2016

Effective communication during Level II fieldwork is necessary to meet academic standards. A weekly tool was evaluated to determine efficiency and effectiveness between educators and students. Addressing difficult student behaviors was also explored.

Primary Author and Speaker: Elizabeth LeQuieu

Additional Author and Speaker: Brittany Saviers,

Date Presented 4/8/2016

This study describes the results of guided imagery with pregnant adolescents to reduce psychological stress. The intervention significantly reduced the adolescents’ stress and provided preliminary evidence for school-based stress reduction programs facilitated by occupational therapists.

Primary Author and Speaker: Theresa Flynn

Additional Author and Speaker: Karla Ausderau

Contributing Author: Brittney A. Jones

Date Presented 4/8/2016

Housing’s impact on mother’s self-efficacy, child’s social skills, and mother’s perceived importance of these skills and the variables’ relationships support a two-generation, strength-based approach to occupational therapy intervention promoting enhanced mothering occupations in families experiencing homelessness.

Primary Author and Speaker: Colleen Huston

Additional Author and Speaker: Debra Rybski

Date Presented 4/8/2016

This research measured work status pre- and postsurgically in 10,820 patients. Employed persons had higher quality of life and work ability than nonemployed persons at baseline and 1 mo postsurgery. Interventions are needed to address work in the ever-growing surgical population.

Primary Author and Speaker: Vicki Kaskutas

Contributing Authors: Michael Avidan, Arbi Ben Abdullah, Kirstie Hamer, Maggie Marohl, Thomas Wilson

Date Presented 4/8/2016

This qualitative case study explored identity issues of people with multiple sclerosis fatigue. Occupational performance and identity were closely linked. Findings illuminate the connection between occupation and identity and the unique opportunity for occupational therapists to guide clients in identity development.

Primary Author and Speaker: Katharine Preissner

Date Presented 4/8/2016

This mixed-methods study of cooperative learning was implemented in a professional-level theory course. The results showed significant changes in attitude toward small-group learning regardless of prior group experience. Attitude toward groups influenced how students engaged in group activities.

Primary Author and Speaker: Jim Hinojosa

Contributing Authors: Tsu-Hsin Howe, Ching-Fan Sheu

Date Presented 4/8/2016

The purpose of this research project was to identify a need for sleep routine protocol through the survey of the clients and care providers in a nursing facility. Various factors affecting the sleep routine that pertains to the domain of occupational therapy clinical practice were analyzed through this survey.

Primary Author and Speaker: Atul Taiwade

Contributing Author: Catherine Meriano

Date Presented 4/8/2016

This poster will educate participants on the Tobii C12, which is used in this institution review board–approved clinical trial in the intensive care unit (ICU). Use of this device allows occupational therapists and speech–language pathologists to explore an alternative intervention for patients admitted to the ICU with quadriplegia with partial or total loss of use of all limbs.

Primary Author and Speaker: Angela Regensburg

Contributing Authors: Albert Chi, Jonah D. Garry, Kelly Showalter Casey, Therese Cole, Colleen McElroy

Date Presented 4/8/2016

A phenomenological design examined how 1st-yr MOT students perceive changes in occupational roles, patterns, and routines and what strategies they use to adapt to these changes. The three themes that emerged were occupational imbalance, lifestyle rebalancing, and developing new occupations.

Primary Author and Speaker: Judith Malek-Ismail

Additional Author and Speaker: Sheila Krajnik

Date Presented 4/8/2016

Occupational therapists are focused on the promotion of client well-being. This research relates sustainable behaviors as meaningful occupation to health, well-being, and participation in life. Incorporating sustainable activities in our practice may yield psychological benefits for clients.

Primary Author and Speaker: Shawna Jordon

Additional Author and Speaker: Carole Dennis

Contributing Author: Srijana Bajrachrya

Date Presented 4/8/2016

In this quantitative, nonexperimental investigation, a researcher-designed questionnaire was used to identify self-perceived barriers preventing older adults from using public transportation in one large county of the San Francisco Bay Area.

Primary Author and Speaker: Alexandra Mauro

Additional Authors and Speakers: Regan Kyler, Megan Chang, Matthew Heffernan

Contributing Authors: Carolyn Glogoski, Alice Chen, Brien Bowles

Date Presented 4/8/2016

This study among 185 older assistive device applicants showed that an individually and rehabilitative interdisciplinary approach may be effective in solving everyday activity problems among older people in need of assistive devices.

Primary Author and Speaker: Åse Brandt

Date Presented 4/8/2016

Engaging caregiver and child has significance for participation in childhood occupations. A mixed-methods study explored how pediatric occupational therapy clinicians engage caregivers. Clinicians may influence caregiver involvement, but collaborative decision making may be difficult.

Primary Author and Speaker: Bonnie Riley

Contributing Author: Shelly J. Lane

Date Presented 4/8/2016

Growing attention is being placed on the care of people with multiple, complex chronic conditions. Yet, this scoping review found that multiple sclerosis rehabilitation researchers rarely include participants with comorbid conditions in trials or examine the effects of comorbidities on trial outcomes when they do.

Primary Author and Speaker: Marcia Finlayson

Contributing Authors: Julie Petrin, Afolasade Fakolade, Etienne Bisson

Date Presented 4/8/2016

Data from the 2015 Kessler National Employment Survey was used to examine occupational deprivation of people with disabilities in the workplace. The emerging role of occupational therapists in supporting employment pursuits of people with disabilities will be discussed.

Primary Author and Speaker: Vidya Sundar

Contributing Author: Andrew Houtenville

Date Presented 4/8/2016

This session explores the implementation of an occupational therapist–led playgroup in early intervention. Research findings demonstrate increases in child playfulness as a result of participation. Implications for practice in early intervention will be discussed.

Primary Author and Speaker: Sarah Fabrizi

Date Presented 4/8/2016

Entrepreneurship and interprofessional competencies are necessary to meet our clients’ changing needs and to enhance our leadership in health care. This presentation describes the outcomes of a learning activity to prepare occupational therapy students for entrepreneurialism through interprofessional collaboration.

Primary Author and Speaker: Liat Gafni Lachter

Additional Author and Speaker: Izabela Szymanska

Date Presented 4/8/2016

Intervention for post–cardiac arrest adults with chronic fatigue and its effectiveness are discussed. This topic will advance occupational therapy practitioners’ knowledge of individualized interventions that can be used to reduce the impact of chronic fatigue in cardiac arrest survivors.

Primary Author and Speaker: Young Joo Kim

Contributing Authors: Margo B. Holm, Joan C. Rogers, Ketki D. Raina, Clifton Callaway, Jon C. Rittenberger, Mary Lou Leibold

Date Presented 4/8/2016

This study examined the current practice patterns of school-based therapists to determine whether more push-in than pull-out services were being used. This study also identified facilitators and barriers to providing more push-in services by school-based therapists.

Primary Author and Speaker: Heather Watt

Additional Author and Speaker: Lorie Gage Richards

Date Presented 4/8/2016

There is a need for effective, school-based mental health programs. Yoga is widely used and suited to address the needs of anxious children. Occupational therapists use yoga, are mental health experts, and are highly present in schools, making them essential to improving yoga research and school mental health services.

Primary Author and Speaker: Lindy Weaver

Date Presented 4/8/2016

Healthy H.E.A.R.T.s is an interdisciplinary stroke-specific self-management program that aims to reduce recurrent risk of stroke. Participants in the pilot program learned how to manage their stroke condition by adopting healthy habits for health responsibility, coping, nutrition, and exercise.

Primary Author and Speaker: Riqiea Kitchens

Contributing Authors: A. Miller, W. Brewer, E. Fonseca

Date Presented 4/8/2016

Internal consistency coefficients and test–retest reliability of the Korean version of the Utrecht Scale for Evaluation of Rehabilitation–Participation (K–USER–P) was moderate to high. The K–USER–P can be used as a measure of the participation level of stroke patients in clinical practice and the local community.

Primary Author and Speaker: Joo Hyun Lee

Additional Authors and Speakers: Ji-Hyuk Park, Sang Heon Lee, Yeong Jo Kim

Date Presented4/8/2016

Age, leisure activity participation, and depressive symptoms are all significant predictors of instrumental activity of daily living function. Occupational therapists can incorporate evidence-based interventions to address both depressive symptoms and leisure activity participation.

Primary Author and Speaker: Szu-Wei Chen

Additional Author and Speaker: Tracy Chippendale

Date Presented 4/8/2016

The poster focuses on siblings and their needs when an infant sibling is in the neonatal intensive care unit (NICU). Although occupational therapists (OTs) have made a great impact and created a strong role within the NICU, it has been limited to a developmental interventionist. This project shades lights on new roles of OTs within the NICU.

Primary Author and Speaker: Palak Sutaria

Date Presented 4/8/2016

This study identifies metabolic equivalent (MET) as a common underlying component in two activity of daily living measures. Regression models demonstrated that MET was a significant factor in explaining item difficulties for the FIM™ and the Stroke Impact Scale.

Primary Author and Speaker: Matthew Husband

Additional Authors and Speakers: Ickpyo Hong, Christine Harris, Emily Schoen, Clare Fitzmaurice, Danielle Kapustka, Craig Velozo, Erica Ingram

Date Presented 4/8/2016

This study provides descriptive normative information for 729 adults on the Adult/Adolescent Sensory History and presents typical scores that may be used to identify sensory issues in adults. It also suggests that adults with anxiety, depression, or attention deficit hyperactivity disorder might benefit from sensory screening.

Primary Author and Speaker: Teresa May-Benson

Contributing Authors: Alison Teasdale, Temor Amin-Arsala, Colleen Dunwell, Abbie Smith-Howe, Elizabeth Valliere, Brooke Weber

Date Presented 4/8/2016

Toileting independence in older adults is linked to health and quality of life. This study contributes to the understanding of toileting through the development and preliminary validation of a self-report measure, Toileting Questionnaire.

Primary Author and Speaker: Salvador Bondoc

Additional Authors and Speakers: Michelle Bambara, Jennifer Peat, Stephanie Duperre

Date Presented 4/8/2016

With increasing demands for cohesive education plans, occupational therapy practitioners must collaborate with applied behavior analysis (ABA) practitioners for effective teaming and interdisciplinary understanding within schools. Training in sensory processing has the potential to enhance the perceptions and practices of ABA practitioners.

Primary Author and Speaker: Amy Burton

Contributing Author: Tara J. Glennon

Date Presented 4/8/2016

Infants with intraventricular hemorrhage are at high risk for poor neurobehavioral regulation and consequent developmental disabilities. Occupational therapy has a vital role in enhancing their occupational performance. This poster will advance therapists’ practice by defining single characteristics and treatment for this special group.

Primary Author and Speaker: Vanessa Barbosa

Additional Author and Speaker: Jean Powlesland

Date Presented 4/8/2016

We investigated the application of the previously identified common component of activities of daily living, number of muscle groups, for two measures. The component demonstrated a moderate correlation with item difficulty on the Stoke Impact Scale (r = .62) and a correlation with the FIM™ (r = .17).

Primary Author and Speaker: Clare Fitzmaurice

Additional Authors and Speakers: Christine Harris, Ickpyo Hong, Matthew Husband, Craig Velozo, Emily Schoen, Erica Ingram, Danielle Kapustka

Date Presented 4/8/2016

This program employed occupation-based methods to raise awareness of resources available in the community to support physical activity and empower parents to make healthier lifestyle choices in families’ daily occupations. Results suggest the value of local programming for health and wellness.

Primary Author and Speaker: Jennifer Hight

Additional Author and Speaker: Colleen Schneck, Shirley O’Brien

Contributing Author: Leslie Hardman

Date Presented 4/8/2016

We present findings from a mixed-methods study of the experiences of low-income African-American and Latino parents of children with special health care needs. Our poster is in line with principles of family-directed care and will benefit occupational therapists working with underserved children and families.

Primary Author and Speaker: Mansha Mirza

Additional Authors and Speakers: Jessica Pinto, Amy Krischer

Contributing Author: Melinda Stolley

Date Presented 4/8/2016

Development of treatments based on client-centered principles is a challenge. Use of meaningful activities and individualized treatment plans support translation of studies of neuroplasticity after stroke into human treatment trials. Occupation-based paradigms will yield better treatment outcomes.

Primary Author and Speaker: Jessica Barth

Additional Authors and Speakers: Kathaleen Brady, Dorothy Edwards, Claire Wilson, Margot Gianetti, Alexander Dromerick

Date Presented 4/8/2016

The purpose of this qualitative study was to explore changing health care needs of persons aging with spinal cord injury (SCI) and to identify the environmental supports and barriers to achieving good long-term outcomes. This study contributes to the knowledge of the experience of living and aging with SCI.

Primary Author and Speaker: Stephen B. Kern

Additional Authors and Speakers: Kelly Nelson, Helena Riekena, Davis Berzins, Susan Duff, Jillian Alderfer, Marisa Andrews

Contributing Authors: Louis N. Hunter, Angela Lenzo, David Turoff, Jay Skaria

Date Presented 4/8/2016

We examined the validity and reliability of the Korean version of the of the Assessment of Life Habits. It appears to be a valid and reliable measure to rate participation.

Primary Author and Speaker: Yejin Lee

Additional Authors and Speakers: Yeonju Kim, Hae Yean Park, Moon Young Kim, Joo Hyun Lee, Ji-Hyuk Park

Date Presented 4/8/2016

This study explores service providers’ perceptions of the role of occupational therapy (OT) in community-based mental health settings. The current literature does not allow for a clear understanding of the role of OT in mental health, but it does identify the benefits of OT services through meaningful occupations.

Primary Author and Speaker: Tajhma Burroughs

Contributing Authors: Kathleen Mathieson, Catherine V. Belden, Margo Gross

Date Presented 4/8/2016

This paper will present the quantitative findings of the study examining use of peer-based mentoring as a means to promote self-perceived preparedness for Level II fieldwork. It will further present the use of the Occupational Self-Assessment as a measurement tool for student self-assessment.

Primary Author and Speaker: Karen Ann Cameron

Additional Author and Speaker: Kellyann Bramley

Date Presented 4/8/2016

This scoping review describes how mindfulness interventions are being used for rehabilitation of physical disorders. Mindfulness interventions fit within the scope of occupational therapy for physical disorders, but there is a dearth of research translating this to practice-based settings.

Primary Author and Speaker: Mark Hardison

Contributing Author: Shawn C. Roll

Date Presented 4/8/2016

The present study asserts a novel theoretical framework of three core sensory dimensions (sensory reactivity, multisensory integration, and perception) to guide future research and clinical practice on sensory features in autism spectrum disorder.

Primary Author and Speaker: Brittany Hand

Contributing Authors: Simon Dennis, Elysa Marco, Alison E. Lane

Date Presented 4/8/2016

Evidence for the first practice-based study using the Daily Experiences of Pleasure, Productivity and Restoration Profile is presented. Community caregivers’ perspectives provide support and implications for use of this time-use diary, which captures experiences during everyday occupations.

Primary Author and Speaker: Lindsey Stephans

Additional Author and Speaker: Karen Atler

Date Presented 4/8/2016

A focus on preparing health care professionals as well as students (future health care professionals) for understanding the value of interprofessional collaborations and its direct effect on the therapeutic process should be incorporated within the academic and clinical environments.

Primary Author and Speaker: Naser Alotaibi

Contributing Authors: Fahad Manee, Lisa Broom, Mehdi Rassafiani

Date Presented 4/8/2016

Focus groups were led with a convenience sample of 23 occupational therapy/physical therapy student and alumni participants of service learning trips to Belize. Emergent themes were professional development, cultural influence, knowledge translation, inter- and intraprofessional collaboration, best practice, and sustainability.

Primary Author and Speaker: Candace Beitman

Additional Authors and Speakers: Elizabeth McAfee, Amber Hensley, Leah Giesler, Mariah Linville, Megan Mosier, Emily Gardner

Date Presented 4/8/2016

This study explored the effects of participation in service learning on professional competency skills of occupational therapy students. Results indicated improvements in perceptions of competency skills and perceived learning outcomes when engaged in planning, implementing, and evaluating community-based programs.

Primary Author and Speaker: Lorrie George-Paschal

Additional Author and Speaker: Brittany Saviers

Date Presented 4/8/2016

We used Rasch analyses of participants’ Evaluation of Social Interaction (ESI) scores to test for differential item functioning (DIF), differential social exchange functioning (DSF), and differential test functioning (DTF). We found minimal DIF and no DSF or DTF, concluding that ESI measures are at minimal risk for cross-cultural bias.

Primary Author and Speaker: Brett Berg

Contributing Author: Anne G. Fisher

Date Presented 4/8/2016

This session will describe the relationships between sensory processing patterns and autism spectrum disorder (ASD) risk (as measured by ASD screening measures) in a sample of toddlers diagnosed with ASD. Early identification and intervention implications for occupational therapy practitioners will be discussed.

Primary Author and Speaker: Scott Tomchek

Additional Author and Speaker: Evan Dean, Winnie Dunn, Lauren Little

Date Presented 4/8/2016

The purpose of this presentation is to identify barriers and facilitators to patient engagement in postacute care from the perspective of rehabilitation providers to inform providers and consumers about the different influential factors on patient engagement in health care.

Primary Author and Speaker: Carin Wong

Contributing Authors: Natalie Leland, Heather Gillies, Paul Nash

Date Presented 4/8/2016

The purpose of the study was to evaluate the ability of the Disabilities of Arm, Shoulder and Hand (DASH) and World Health Organization Quality of Life (WHOQOL–BREF) questionnaires to distinguish between stenosing flexor tenosynovitis (SFT) severity grades. It appears that the WHOQOL–BREF questionnaire is more appropriate than the DASH for use with clients with SFT, unless the clients are in the severe category.

Primary Author and Speaker: Danit Langer

Contributing Authors: Shai Luria, Asnat Bar-Haim Erez, Michael Michailevich, Neta Rogev, Adina Maeir

Date Presented 4/8/2016

Older and younger adults have different reaching-to-lifting movement performances under unexpected conditions. Also, older adults could develop different strategies to adapt to unpredictable conditions. The finding could help occupational therapists to design training sessions for clients to improve upper-extremity function.

Primary Author and Speaker: Szu-wei Chen

Contributing Authors: Hui-fen Mao, Tung-wu Lu

Date Presented 4/8/2016

Executive control and especially working memory, material organization, and emotional control predict handwriting performance features of children with dysgraphia. Occupational therapists should refer to this in research and practice to improve children’s handwriting as their main school occupation.

Primary Author and Speaker: Sara Rosenblum

Date Presented 4/8/2016

This study evaluated tooth-brushing ability in people after left stroke, using their ipsilateral, nondominant, left limb. Rehabilitation of the ipsilateral hand and specific skills such as tooth brushing warrants additional consideration.

Primary Author and Speaker: Andy Wu

Additional Authors and Speakers: Dua’a Alwawi, Bonnie Branson

Date Presented 4/8/2016

Strategies employed by Japanese-American older adults to maintain social participation could be useful to direct further research and inform the design of culturally relevant occupational therapy interventions to promote the health and well-being of Japanese-American elders.

Primary Author and Speaker: Maxine Ziprin

Additional Authors and Speakers: Marissa Oshige, Megan Chang

Contributing Authors: Mary Corey, Jenny Knowles, Rose Ngo

Date Presented 4/8/2016

This qualitative study analyzed elements needed to positively support recovery, health, and well-being in persons living in permanent supportive housing. Findings will ensure decreased relapse and higher community involvement and overall life satisfaction among residents of recovery communities.

Primary Author and Speaker: Lynn Jaffe

Additional Authors and Speakers: Holly Daniels, B. Kerbe Shephard, Rosemary Boisvert, Kyla Burnette

Contributing Authors: Darchelle Dean, Taylor Ray Graessle, Michael DeMarco

Date Presented 4/8/2016

This study provides significant knowledge about everyday activity problems and needs of the growing number of people who are living with cancer and provides the basis for developing tailored occupational therapy interventions for this population.

Primary Author and Speaker: Åse Brandt

Additional Author and Speaker: Karen la Cour

Contributing Authors: Eva Wæhrens, Hanne Peoples

Date Presented 4/8/2016

Qualitative study reveals home health occupational therapy practitioners address physical built-home environments limiting scope-of-practice interventions to promote community participation. Identified sociopolitical environmental factors are not addressed, requiring change in home health practices.

Primary Author and Speaker: Monika Robinson

Contributing Authors: Cynthia Carr, Danila Cepa

Date Presented 4/8/2016

This research highlights the need for further education of allied health and nursing students about risk factors and warning signs of stroke in both older adults and young women. Early identification and treatment are key to an improved outcome.

Primary Author and Speaker: Donna Wooster

Contributing Authors: Kelli Brogan, Chelsea Ready, Corey Sharp, Terese Singleton, Chasity Robinson, Katie Taylor

Date Presented 4/8/2016

This study compared measurement accuracy between the FIM–13 item and varied 4- and 8-item short forms. We inferred that using short form for group classification might obtain better measurement accuracy than using individual converted scores.

Primary Author and Speaker: Chih-Ying (Cynthia) Li

Additional Authors and Speakers: Annie Simpson, Heather Bonilha, Sergio Romero, Ickpyo Hong, Craig Velozo, Kit Simpson

Date Presented 4/8/2016

A mixed-methods study was conducted to assess effectiveness of occupational therapy (OT) consultation services at a medical center for homeless adults. Data support a valued role for OT in assessing function in complex clients with comorbidities, particularly serious mental illness, substance abuse, or head injury.

Primary Author and Speaker: Caitlin Synovec

Additional Author and Speaker: MaryBeth Merryman

Date Presented 4/8/2016

In older adults, we paired the neuroscience approaches working memory training and transcranial direct current stimulation (tDCS) with the occupational therapy goal of improved everyday cognition. Five laboratory sessions of training + tDCS elicited lasting gains on everyday cognitive tasks assessed in participants’ homes.

Primary Author and Speaker: Jaclyn Stephnes

Contributing Author: Marian E. Berryhill

Date Presented 4/8/2016

Participants will learn about an undergraduate course related to low vision in older adults that was designed to pique interest in working with an aging population. Results of research designed to assess students’ perceptions of the course will be discussed.

Primary Author and Speaker: Claudia Oakes

Date Presented 4/8/2016

The Vocational Fit Assessment comparative algorithm is capable of producing reliable, clinically sound, and useful decision support products that enhance the practices of professionals who support the transition to adulthood.

Primary Author and Speaker: Andrew Persch

Additional Author and Speaker: Dennis Cleary

Date Presented 4/8/2016

This study compares perceived aversiveness to sound stimuli in adults with sensory overresponsivity (SOR) with those with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder and controls. Aversive sounds per se do not differentiate between persons with and without SOR. These findings are important to research in the field of sensory modulation.

Primary Author and Speaker: Tal Mazor-Karsenty

Contributing Authors: L. Shalev, S. Parush

Date Presented 4/8/2016

Research has shown the use of simulated experiences for professional students to have a positive effect. However, research regarding this method within an occupational therapy program is limited. This presentation will explore this method and how it influences students.

Primary Author and Speaker: Anissa McGee

Additional Authors and Speakers: Adam Rawson, Jaccqueline Denton

Contributing Author: Lou Jensen

Date Presented 4/8/2016

The results of the current study indicated that young adults with developmental coordination disorder (DCD) continue to report decreased participation and reduce quality of life (QOL). Participation and QOL should be addressed in assessment and treatment of young adults with DCD.

Primary Author and Speaker: Miri Tal-Saban

Contributing Authors: Asher Ornoy, Shula Parush

Date Presented 4/8/2016

This study evaluated the effectiveness of a one-to-one fatigue management course on participants with chronic health conditions. Participants (N = 49) showed significant improvements in fatigue, self-efficacy, and quality of life at posttest. These beneficial effects were maintained at follow-up.

Primary Author and Speaker: Ashley Mogush

Additional Author and Speaker: Virgil Matiowetz

Contributing Author: Katy Lindstrom

Date Presented 4/8/2016

The purpose of this systematic review was to assess the evidence of neuromuscular reeducation programs for musicians with focal hand dystonia. Evidence suggests that reeducation programs are effective and may improve outcomes for affected musicians.

Primary Author and Speaker: Ashley Enke

Additional Author and Speaker: Gail Poskey

Date Presented 4/8/2016

This systematic review evaluated and integrated current evidence about the impact of sensory processing on participation in children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD). Evidence from medium- and low-level studies concluded that sensory processing significantly affected participation in children with ASD.

Primary Author and Speaker: Noor Ismael

Date Presented 4/8/2016

Study of instructional practices effect on occupational therapy assistant students' achievement goal orientations, cognitive learning strategies (CLSs), and plans for continued professional learning (CPLs) at admission and over time. Results were use of multiple goals, deep processing and surface CLSs, and many CPL plans.

Primary Author and Speaker: A. Lynne Umbarger

Date Presented 4/8/2016

Job stressors were explored among jail correction officers. Thematic analysis of focus group data shows stressors in policies, communication, and culture are of interest to corrections officers for the development of workplace interventions using a Total Worker Health approach.

Primary Author and Speaker: Chelsey Mattingly

Additional Authors and Speakers: Brooke Davidson, Emily Polovick, Lisa Jaegers

Date Presented 4/8/2016

A standardized remote home-safety assessment protocol was developed and validated on the basis of experts’ opinions and caregivers’ feedback and demonstrations. This protocol can be used by a caregiver to assist an occupational therapist in conducting a remote assessment of a client’s home.

Primary Author and Speaker: Mijung Lee

Contributing Authors: Ivana Simic, Jon A. Sanford, Sergio Romero

Date Presented 4/8/2016

This study examined the responsiveness and discriminant validity of the Child and Adolescent Scale of Participation for children with traumatic brain injury (TBI) across a 3-yr period. Results support its use to assess participation of children with TBI across levels of severity and time.

Primary Author and Speaker: Anat Golos

Additional Author and Speaker: Gary Bedell

Date Presented 4/8/2016

This study explored therapists’ perceptions of the 3:1 Service Delivery Model. Findings indicate that when faced with reasonable caseload numbers, it supported the shift in practice away from a caseload toward a workload approach. Benefits and barriers to implementation were identified.

Primary Author and Speaker: Mindy Garfinkel

Additional Author and Speaker: Francine M. Seruya

Date Presented 4/8/2016

Findings show people with Parkinson’s disease (PD) do not display many cues to their mood, and raters tend to use more expressive cues in making judgments than were valid. Findings emphasize a need to help clients with PD produce verbal and nonverbal cues that can be accurately interpreted by others.

Primary Author and Speaker: Sarah Gunnery

Additional Authors and Speakers: Rachel Henige, Caitlin Sullivan, Sophia Hur, Shu-Mei Wang, Tondalaya Brainard, Jenna Eldridge, Linda Tickle-Degnen

Date Presented 4/8/2016

This observational study compared food acceptance and electrodermal response to food for children with autism spectrum disorder compared with typically developing children. In addition, relationships between both sensory processing patterns and autism severity and food acceptance were explored.

Primary Author and Speaker: Michelle Suarez

Date Presented 4/8/2016

Older adults caring for their grandchildren is a phenomenon; little research has focused on ways they cope with parenting stressors. This qualitative study explored coping strategies used by grandparents. Results inform more effective occupation-based interventions to improve quality of life.

Primary Author and Speaker: Jennifer-Nicole Wood

Additional Authors and Speaker: Kayla Gittens, Callie Merriman, Patrick Hopkins

Contributing Authors: Kenneth Guy, Jenene Woods Craig, Kathleen T. Foley

Date Presented 4/8/2016

Simple sleep-enhancing education can significantly improve perceptions of sleep quality, wake disturbance, and fatigue in hospitalized adults. Occupational therapists have the opportunity to implement this education in their daily roles.

Primary Author and Speaker: Steven Heidt

Contributing Authors: J. Ryan Scott, Kristen Clore, Christelle David, Melissa Johnson, Brittany Gappy, Bridget Higgins, Zainab Rasheed, Julia Meireles, Peter Farrehi

Date Presented 4/8/2016

Occupational therapy practitioners with the simultaneous role of fieldwork educator support the growth of the profession. Professional quality of life may be affected by this dual role. Those with the highest level of compassion satisfaction appear to be functioning in more roles.

Primary Author and Speaker: Emily A. Zeman

Contributing Author: Linda Tickle-Degnen

Date Presented 4/8/2016

Fred Sammons’ research and clinical expertise resulted in one of the best-known assistive device companies. His outreach to consumers and academics brought standardization to self-care devices, improved access to treatment options, and advanced the occupational therapy profession.

Primary Author and Speaker: Roger Smith

Additional Author and Speaker: Caitlin Dobson, Fred Sammons

Contributing Author: Kathryn Koch

Date Presented 4/8/2016

Occupation is central to improving meaningful performance and participation. This study identified the Occupation-Centered Intervention Assessment as an effective tool for occupational therapy students for increasing satisfaction and confidence in designing occupation-centered interventions.

Primary Author and Speaker: Kaisa Oja

Contributing Authors: Mariah Anderson, Emily Hackett, Krista Tippin, Vanessa Jewell

Date Presented 4/8/2016

The prevalence of frailty was measured by the Survey of Health, Ageing, and Retirement in Europe Frailty Instrument (SHARE–FI) among older adults (N = 170) receiving occupational therapy services in a skilled nursing facility. Of these, 72.9% (n = 124) were frail upon evaluation. The results support occupational therapists’ use of the SHARE–FI to distinguish frailty from other clinical conditions to provide effective services.

Primary Author and Speaker: Kelly Dickson

Contributing Author: Pamela Toto

Date Presented 4/8/2016

The process used to generate 25 bilateral activities to assess stroke survivors will be described, including the literature search, and expert and stroke survivor ratings. The final 25 items of bilateral upper-extremity function will facilitate meaningful and collaborative treatment planning.

Primary Author and Speaker: Joo-Hyun Lee

Additional Authors and Speakers: Hae Yean Park, Margo Holm, Yeonju Kim, Moon Young Kim, Yejin Lee, Ji-Hyuk Park

Date Presented 4/8/2016