Medicine and Health Sciences Commons^™

Frailty Assessment In Prospective Lvad Candidates: An International Survey, Malachy Clancy, Phd, Otr/L, Bcpr, Sarah Schroeder, Phd, Acpn-Bc, Msn, Rn, Aacc, Yu Wu, Dnp, Agacnp

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Introduction

• The concept of frailty, initially developed in geriatrics, has recently been applied to individuals with heart failure (HF) and is recognized as an essential measure for prognostication of health status and predicting health outcomes
• Frailty remains highly prevalent, ranging between 56-79% in those undergoing left ventricular assist device (LVAD) evaluation¹ and is associated with poor postoperative outcomes.²
• Since little is known about frailty assessment and instruments used, this study aimed to evaluate institutional assessment processes of frailty during evaluation and the implications of frailty in LVAD eligibility.

Professional Development Lgbtq+ Program For Faculty, Staff And Clinicians: Reported Month Post-Program Impact, Audrey L. Zapletal, Otd, Ms, Otr/L, Cla, Karla A. Bell, Pt, Dpt, Phd(C)

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Background

LGBTQ+ community experiences health care and health disparities; some reasons include:

• barriers in care,
• negative attitudes,
• lack of awareness by healthcare providers.

Studies have found healthcare professionals are not adequately trained in LGBTQ+ care

Mindfulness At Work Virtual Mindfulness Program For Occupational Therapy Practitioners Experiencing Burnout: A Pilot Study, Sue Persia, Amy Carroll, Otd, Otr/L

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Background

Job burnout is high among occupational therapy practitioners (OTPs)^1,2. Burnout impacts practitioner well-being and patient outcomes³. Mindfulness is an evidencebased approach to decreasing burnout, but the time burden for traditional mindfulness programs is high for professionals experiencing burnout⁴. Mindfulness at Work is a brief, virtual program during which OTPs embed learned mindfulness strategies during their workday.

Does Race, Ethnicity, And Insurance Status Predict Functional Outcomes In Hospitalized Covid-19 Patients?, Malachy Clancy, Phd, Otr/L, Bcpr

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Objectives

1. Understand factors associated with functional improvements in patients hospitalized with COVID-19
2. Describe the prevalence of functional disability in a cohort of hospitalized patients diagnosed with COVID-19

Post Covid-19 Condition: Understanding Implications For Ot Practice, Malachy Clancy, Phd, Otr/L, Bcpr

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Learning Objectives

• Define and describe Post COVID-19 Condition (PCC)
• Apply recommended treatment interventions for individuals with PCC
• Understand models of care for individuals with PCC

Sensory Adaptive Environment To Enhance Participation In Healthcare For Children With Autism Spectrum Disorder: An Interdisciplinary Design Thinking Approach, Lady Rios-Vega, Otd, Otr/L, Amy Carroll, Otd, Otr/L, Rachel L. Dumont, Otr/L, Dianne Treadwell-Deering, Md, Matthew Fields, Md, Roseann C. Schaaf, Phd, Otr/L, Faota

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Introduction/Background

• Participation in healthcare for children diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) can be overwhelming resulting in stressful responses safety concerns.¹
• Sensory features impact healthcare participation.
• Up to 84% of individuals with ASD experience atypical sensory features of : - Hyper or hypo reactivity to sensation.²
  - Unusual sensory interests in the environment.²
  - Poor sensory integration.²
• Families may refrain from participation in medical care to prevent negative experiences, contributing to occupational deprivation.¹
• Sensory Adaptive Environments (SAE) may improve participation for autistic persons.^1,3,4

The Simulated Café: A Virtually Delivered Pre-Employment Transition Program For Students With Autism, Leah Haller, Otd, Otr/L, Amy Carroll, Otd, Otr/L

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Introduction

• Fewer than half the young adults diagnosed with autism are employed (Gotham et al., 2015; Chiang, et al, 2013).
• Individuals diagnosed with autism have a higher rate of unemployment compared to those with other disabilities (Buescher et al., 2014).
• Educators of individuals diagnosed with autism stress employment as a desired and measured outcome (Schall et al. 2012).
• Parents of individuals diagnosed with autism rated employment support as the greatest service priority (Neary et al.,2015).
• Individuals diagnosed with autism are 7.36 times more likely to be in paid employment if they receive vocational services (Park & Bouk, 2018).
• In the …

Exploring Community Recreation And Leisure Of Young Adults With Autism, Alexandria Taylor, Otd, Otr/L, Eis, Amy Carroll, Otd, Otr/L

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Introduction

• Adults with autism participate less in the community compared to adults with other diagnoses (e.g., intellectual disability, emo tional disturbance, and learning disabilities) (Myers et al., 2015; Orsmond et al., 2013).
• Quantitative studies have shown the benefits of participating in recreation and leisure activities for young adults with auti sm (Bishop Fitzpatrick et al., 2017; Garcia Villamisar & Dattilo, 2010; Stacey et al., 2019).
• The use of qualitative research has been recommended to offer a deeper understanding (Stacey et al., 2019).
• The lack of opportunity for young adults with autism to share their experiences and opinions can lead to …

Ipads For Autism A Web Based Professional Learning Community For Teachers To Support Tablet Usage In Autism Classrooms, Emily E. Smith, Otd, Otr/L, Amy Carroll, Otd, Otr/L

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Background and Significance

Since its emergence in 2010 the mobile technology of the iPad has excited both parents and teachers for its potential in the classroom. The portability of networked mobile technologies has helped students of all abilities to discover, influence, and examine knowledge as well as interact with educators and other students across the world.¹ While many school students have access to iPads, simply having technology in the school environment does not ensure teachers are ready to use it to their full potential.² Teachers need sufficient professional development to align knowledge of technology, pedagogy, and learning content. …

An Interprofessional And International Collaboration To Establish The Content Validity Of The Checklist Of Nicu Caregiver Behaviors, Amy Carroll, Otd, Otr/L, Cecilia Roan, Otd, Otr/L, Michele K. Savin, Dnp, Aprn, Nnp-Bc, Amitava Sengupta, Md, Fnnf, Dch, Micp, Mbbs, Catherine V. Piersol, Phd, Otr/L, Faota

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Introduction

The World Health Organization estimates that 15 million babies are born pre term every year.¹ “Preterm infants have a high risk of cognitive, neuromotor, and neurosensory problems after discharge from the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU).² The outcomes associated with pre term birth are influenced by early adverse experiences during critical care in a stressful NICU environment.³

Developmental care (DC) encompasses a broad array of interventions for developing infants which focus on minimizing the stress of the NICU.⁴ There are a number of approaches associated with DC The Universe of Developmental Care model describes five …

Using Knowledge Translation Strategies To Promote Integration Of Evidence Into Practice: Faculty, Fieldwork Educator And Fieldwork Student Partnerships, Amy Carroll, Otd, Otr/L, E. Adel Herge, Otd, Otr/L, Faota

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The Research to Practice Gap

The gap between what is known from research and what happens at the point of care continues to be a concern across health care.^1,2 Occupational therapists have a positive attitude toward evidence based practice yet actual use of evidence to guide occupational therapy practice is low.^3,4

Neurodiversity Inclusive Practices In Higher Education: Using A Needs Assessment To Spur Change Throughout University Systems, Caitlin Rosica, Otd, Amy Carroll, Otd, Otr/L, Lady Rios-Vega, Otd, Roseann C. Schaaf, Phd

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Introduction

• Approximately 50% of autistic people have average or above average intelligence, and growing numbers of autistic young adults attend college.¹
• Autistic students experience poor outcomes in college despite being academically well qualified. 34.9% of autistic young adults attempt college within 6 years of high school.² Of those, approximately 39% will graduate.³
• In higher education, there may be a mismatch in supports needed by autistic students versus supports provided.
• Autistic students report difficulty with sensory overload, mental health concerns, and daily living tasks.⁴
• The majority of supports for autistic students focus on academics, which is a …

Student Satisfaction And Quality Improvement For An Alzheimer’S Virtual Interprofessional Training (Avit) Program, Susan Toth-Cohen, Phd, Otr/L, Jeannette Kates, Phd, Aprn, Agpcnp-Bc, Gnp-Bc, Richard W. Hass, Phd

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Learning Objectives

• Identify key areas of focus for addressing student satisfaction in 3-DVW IPE simulations
• Discuss specific quality improvement strategies targeting student satisfaction and engagement based on the Flexible Learning Model
• Apply findings of the continuous quality improvement (CQI) strategies used in the AVIT 3-D virtual world simulation to their own approaches to CQI for virtual simulations

An Integrative Review Of Clinical Outcome Assessments Used To Measure Carryover Effects Of Exoskeletons And Functional Electrical Stimulation In Spinal Cord Injury, Martha K. Childress, Olivia M. Biller, Nicole Gerhardt, Ms, Otr/L, Cbis, Namrata Grampurohit, Phd, Otr/L, Rachel Y. Kim, Otd, Otr/L, Mj Mulcahey, Phd, Otr/L

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Introduction

• Functional electrical stimulation (FES) and exoskeletons are rehabilitation technologies that provide direct functional ability and potential carryover effects
• Carryover effects may be due to neuromuscular recovery, behavioral compensation, or a combination of both (Figure 1)
• Clinical outcome assessments (COAs) are used to measure recovery of function with and without the device on

Engaging Stakeholders As Advisors On The Design Of A Large-Scale Calibration Study Of The Spinal Cord Injury Movement Index (Sci-Mi) Item Pools, Olivia M. Biller, Otdc, Jason Biundo, Bs, Edward S.-L. Mitchell, Mba, Ernest Ofori, Mb Chb, Lmcc, Bonnie Richardson, Rachel Y. Kim, Otd, Otrl/L, Nicole Gerhardt, Ms, Otr/L, Cbis, M.J. Mulcahey, Phd, Otr/L, Fasia

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Introduction

• People living with spinal cord injury (SCI) in North America are involved in the following as stake holders in research: identifying priorities for research; planning interventions; and implementing rehabilitation or peer-support interventions.
• The best practice is for partnerships to span the continuum of research.
• Project purpose: to collaborate with an advisory board of individuals living with SCI, to make recommendations for the methods of a large-scale calibration study of the Spinal Cord Injury Movement Index )SCI-MI).
• The SCI-MI is being developed as a SCI clinical trial outcome assessment to evaluate the construct of movement in the context of function …

Refinement & Preliminary Examination Of A Fidelity Assessment For The Spinal Cord Injury -- Movement Index (Sci-Mi), Nicole Gerhardt, Otd(C), Otr/L

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Introduction: Assessment fidelity refers to the adherence to intended procedures and guidelines when administering an assessment (Mowbray et al., 2003; Walton et al., 2020). Clinical outcome assessments (COAs) play a crucial role in the assessment of treatment effects in clinical trials. However, there is a scarcity of fidelity assessments for COAs, which has the potential to impact the accurate evaluation of treatment effects (Richardson et al., 2016). The Spinal Cord Injury Movement Index (SCI-MI) is a performance-based COA being developed with the intent to be used in spinal cord injury (SCI) clinical trials. As the stakes in SCI clinical trials …

Spinal Cord Injury-Movement Index (Sci-Mi) Fine Motor Item Pool: Development And Preliminary Validation, Rachel Y. Kim, Otd, Nicole Gerhardt, Ms, Otr/L, Mj Mulcahey, Phd, Otr/L, Fasia

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Purpose: Describe the conceptual framework and preliminary results from pretesting for content validation of the Fine Motor Item Pool of the SCI-MI.

Coaching In Context: Implications For Practice & Parent Perspectives, Rachel Y. Kim, Otd, Otr/L, N. Gerhardt, Ms, Otr/L, Cbis, Bernadette Alpajora, Otd, Otr/L, Mj Mulcahey, Phd, Otr/L, Fasia, Clcp

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Introduction

• Informal care partners experience high levels of guilt, stress, anxiety, depression, and overall decreased health and wellness1-3.
• There is a gap in accessibility of services for informal care partners of individuals with chronic conditions4.
• Care partners of individuals with chronic conditions need long-term support and skill-building for the health & well-being of their care recipient and themselves5.

Coaching in Context

• Coaching in Context (CinC) (Figure 1) is a client-driven approach that leverages client’s strengths and addresses challenges through problem-solving skills.
• Coaches connect with clients to build a trusting relationship. The coach uses skillful questioning to enable the client to …

The Ot/Ota Student Response To Covid-19: A Cross-Sectional Survey Of Occupational Therapy Student Roles During Crisis Management, Frances Calingo, Msot, Olivia Biller, Tina Deangelis, Edd, Ms, Otr/L

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This exploratory cross-sectional survey study sought to understand OT/OTA student use of time and/or volunteerism efforts as a result of immediate and unexpected role changes brought on by COVID-19 as students were required to abruptly transition from in-person to virtual learning in every program in the United States (American Occupational Therapy Association [AOTA], 2020a).

Use Of Virtual Communication During Level Ii Fieldwork: A Personal Experience, Laronda Lockhart-Keene, Otd, Otr/L, Cla, Emily Spinelli, Cota/L

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In fieldwork sites where no full time OTP is employed, a fieldwork student requires 8 hours a week of onsite supervision from an OTP. An onsite supervisor of another profession must be available while the OTP is offsite. The other professional is unable to answer questions related directly to occupational therapy (OT) practice. This poster describes virtual communication methods used during a level II fieldwork at a community based wellness program for older adults and how these methods translate to OT/OTA supervision in practice.

Understanding Participation In A Community-Based Art Program, Melody Taban, Otd, Otr, Gabrielle Kains, Otd, Otr/L, Lydia Navarro-Walker, Otd, Otr/L, Namrata Grampurohit, Phd, Otr/L

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Objectives

1. To understand the perceived benefits of occupational engagement with art for people with dementia and their informal caregivers
2. To understand the art program’s influence on interpersonal relationships

Health Coaching In Context: A Descriptive Case Study, Caitlin Cadematori, Otd, Otr/L, Samantha Betz, Otd, Otr/L, Winnie Dunn, Phd, Otr/L, Faota, Mj Mulcahey, Phd, Otr/L

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Persons with spinal cord injury (SCI) often report challenges with accessing employment, reliable transportation and opportunities for social engagement, resulting in decreased independence and self-efficacy.¹ When challenges with access are addressed, participation in valued activities is possible and supports social-emotional health, physical health, and quality of life.^2,3

“Health Coaching in Context” is a skillful dialogue that adheres to coaching competencies and draws from the tenets of health coaching and positive psychology. “Health Coaching in Context” reflects authentic client centeredness, and develops problem solving skills that address solutions that lead to meaningful engagement in everyday living despite the presence …

Thriving After Pediatric Sci: Two Life Stories, Samantha Betz, Otd, Otr/L, Caitlin Cadematori, Otd, Otr/L, Mj Mulcahey, Phd, Otr/L

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• To understand the lived experiences of spinal cord injury (SCI) as described by two people with SCI through life story interviewing.
• Narrative inquiry is a useful method to study the experience of living with a disability because story-telling allows individuals to explain how their conditions have influenced their everyday lives.1,3,7,12,13,14
• Existing narrative studies have explored lived experiences of SCI and the distinct perspectives of men and women, athletes with SCI, and caregivers of persons with SCI.3,9,12,13,15
• This study may be among the first accounts of life stories of adults with pediatric onset SCI. *The two participant’s names have been changed …

Occupational Therapy Students’ Perception Of Types Of Class Preparation Activities, Caitlin Taylor, Margaret A. Ryan, Marie-Christine Potvin, Phd, Otr/L

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This mixed-methods pilot study examined OT student perceptions of the practicality and perceived benefits of 4 class preparation activities used in 3 occupational therapy courses.

Third-Wave Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Mindfulness, And Behavioral Activation, Sonny Misa, Mary Muhlenhaupt, Otd, Otr/L, Faota

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Learning Objectives

• Restate Active Participation, Just-right Challenge, Motivating and Rewarding, and Therapist as Coach in their own words
• Differentiate between Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Third-wave Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
• Illustrate the difference between meditation and mindfulness
• Discuss the implication of extended Behavioral Activation for occupational therapy practice

Community-Based Level Ii Fieldwork Program At An Adult Day Program For Clients With Memory Loss: Site, Academic Program, & Fw Educator’S Perceptions, Nakia L. Lynn, Otr/L, Caps, Jeanne M. Coviello, Otd, Otr/L, Nadine Sabila, Ms, Lnha, Csw

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• At the conclusion of this poster, participants will be able to describe at least three benefits of creating a community-based Level I and Level II fieldwork at Adult Day Programs.
• At the conclusion of this poster, participants will be able to state at least three benefits of using the collaborative fieldwork model for Level II OT practitioner students.

Ota Students’ Perceptions Of An Inter & Intraprofessional Level I Experience In Morocco, Julia Sablom, Otas, Sophia Mascaro, Otas, Jeanne M. Coviello, Otd, Otr/L

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• Cultural immersion experiences provide students with authentic, real-life opportunities to engage with clients serving as a powerful tool to enhance students’ global perspectives of occupation (Humbert, Burket, Deveney, & Kennedy, 2012).
• Interprofessional & intraprofessional education provides students with an increased understanding of the unique knowledge, skills, scope, function, & roles within their own & among other disciplines (IEC, 2011; Jung, Salvatori, & Martin, 2008).

An Innovative Interprofessional Team To Enhance Refugee Resettlement Into U.S. Daily Life, Stephen Kern, Phd, Otr/L, Faota, Christina Kubica, Msw

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The world continues to see dramatic increases in the numbers of refugees as new humanitarian crises emerge. Once approved by a host nation, the resettlement process begins. To facilitate successful resettlement, a collaborative partnership between a refugee resettlement agency and a university occupational therapy program has continued to successfully serve the needs of the partnership’s three key stakeholders; the organization; the individual refugee or family; and the clinical training of occupational therapy students. Through ongoing program development and enhancements, an innovative interprofessional team approach to resettlement has emerged.

Together, with the individuals and families served, a clientcentered, interprofessional approach was …

Client Centered Simulation: Practicing Interprofessional Teamwork With Standardized Patients, E. Adel Herge, Otd, Otr/L, Faota, Sarah Libros, Ba, Courtney Newsome, Ba, Richard Hass, Phd, Caitlin Cadematori, Ots, Abegale Nelson, Bs, Neal Geosits, Ba

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Background

Interprofessional education (IPE) prepares students to work in collaborative teams (Burin et al., 2009). Educators use a variety of methods to develop and enhance teamwork skills (Fox et al., 2018).

Standardized patient (SP) simulations allow students to practice skills in safe environments (Herge et al., 2013) and respond to situations as they would under natural conditions (McGaghie, 1999). As an active learning experience, SP simulations help students break through the “illusion of understanding” (Syinicki & McKeachie, 2001 p. 190).

Kirkpatrick posits a hierarchy of changes as a result of training/education (Kirkpatric, 1979). At the highest level is transfer of …

An Innovative Occupational Therapy Fieldwork Placement: Using The Occupational Justice Framework To Enhance Refugee Resettlement In U.S. Daily Life, Stephen Kern, Phd, Otr/L, Faota, Christina Kubica, Msw

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Learning Objectives

1. Describe and discuss the occupational justice framework
2. Describe and discuss the application of the framework to the refugee resettlement process
3. Discuss how this non-traditional fieldwork training setting & model creates a model for development of professional habits