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Creating Interprofessional Simulations With An Electronic Health Record, Stephanie De Sam Lazaro, Darla Coss, Krista Anderson, Sarah Beman Oct 2021

Creating Interprofessional Simulations With An Electronic Health Record, Stephanie De Sam Lazaro, Darla Coss, Krista Anderson, Sarah Beman

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Entry level occupational therapy and nursing students participated in interprofessional learning activities utilizing an online electronic health record and face-to-face simulations. Student perceptions and attitudes of interprofessional learning were assessed through the SPICE-R instrument. Outcomes indicated improved communication skills and attitudes towards interprofessional approaches to care.


Utilizing Interprofessional Simulation To Replace Clinical And Fieldwork Experiences During The Covid Pandemic, Stephanie De Sam Lazaro, Darla Coss, Krista Anderson, Sarah Beman Oct 2021

Utilizing Interprofessional Simulation To Replace Clinical And Fieldwork Experiences During The Covid Pandemic, Stephanie De Sam Lazaro, Darla Coss, Krista Anderson, Sarah Beman

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Entry level occupational therapy and nursing students participation in interprofessional learning activities utilizing an electronic health record and face-to-face simulations to replace clinical and fieldwork experiences. Student learning outcomes and requirements for clinical and fieldwork education experiences were met. Outcomes indicate interprofessional simulation can meet clinical and fieldwork education needs.


Addressing Oral Health Inequities Through Community Based Programs: Opportunities For Interprofessional Teams, Stephanie De Sam Lazaro, Rachel Mcpherson, Annalise Wallerich Aug 2021

Addressing Oral Health Inequities Through Community Based Programs: Opportunities For Interprofessional Teams, Stephanie De Sam Lazaro, Rachel Mcpherson, Annalise Wallerich

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Learning Outcomes of the presentation were for participants to:1. Identify the importance of addressing oral health with all of their clients.2. Recognize strategies that can be used by various professionals to prevent oral health issues.3. Summarize interprofessional teaming opportunities to combat oral health inequities.


Student Emotional Intelligence And Fieldwork Success: Current Evidence, Practical Implications, And Student Trends In Occupational Therapy Education, Katherine Toon, Alyssa Farrell, Kim Morgan, Terri Grundy, Katelyn Brady Jun 2021

Student Emotional Intelligence And Fieldwork Success: Current Evidence, Practical Implications, And Student Trends In Occupational Therapy Education, Katherine Toon, Alyssa Farrell, Kim Morgan, Terri Grundy, Katelyn Brady

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The correlation of emotional intelligence and success for OT and OTA students during Fieldwork II has been minimally explored, but has been shown to be positively associated. To begin to better understand this relationship, which includes cultural humility and adaptability, this preliminary literature review of current research and exploration of Fieldwork Performance Evaluation related trends is designed to lay a framework for further studies.


Reaching And Supporting Diverse Student Groups: Examining The Hidden Curriculum In Occupational Therapy Education, Katherine Toon May 2021

Reaching And Supporting Diverse Student Groups: Examining The Hidden Curriculum In Occupational Therapy Education, Katherine Toon

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As occupational therapy education is becoming more mindful of disparities in diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) within the classroom and clinical practice, adjustments in curricula need to be made to affect long term changes, especially considering the many connections to intersectionality and improved patient outcomes. This poster explores emerging best practices and important reflections when reviewing health curricula, with special attention paid to the “hidden curriculum” surrounding DEI within occupational therapy education programs. By critically and thoroughly reviewing intended, actual, hidden, and null curricula, a better understanding of program and didactic shortcomings can be compiled and assessed. After distinctive reviews …