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From Prison To The Community: The Pivotal Role Of Ot In Facilitating A Healthy Transition, Pari Kumar, Bs, Jennifer A. Merz, Bs, Audrey L. Zapletal, Otd, Otr/L, Cla, Susan E. Connor, Otd, Otr/L, Cchp
From Prison To The Community: The Pivotal Role Of Ot In Facilitating A Healthy Transition, Pari Kumar, Bs, Jennifer A. Merz, Bs, Audrey L. Zapletal, Otd, Otr/L, Cla, Susan E. Connor, Otd, Otr/L, Cchp
Department of Occupational Therapy Posters and Presentations
Background
- Approximately 630,000 prisoners are released into the community each year.1
- First Step Act (2018) reduces minimum sentencing for populations such as nonviolent drug offenders.2
- Majority released to unsafe areas due to shortage of affordable housing. 3
- Insecure housing and homelessness are related to increased:
- Recidivism4; Emergency room use5; Substance use 6; Unstable family relationships7; Mental health (MH) problems.7
- Post-release is a high-risk time due to poor care continuity and lack of support.8 •Individuals report difficulty: Obtaining employment and stable housing, accessing relevant treatment services, reintegrating with their families and communities.9
- Stable housing provides a secure place to seek employment, …
Avoid, Accommodate, Confront Or Collaborate: Using Simulation To Teach Conflict Resolution Skills, E. Adel Herge, Otd, Otr/L, Deborah A. Hopkins, Ms, Otr/L
Avoid, Accommodate, Confront Or Collaborate: Using Simulation To Teach Conflict Resolution Skills, E. Adel Herge, Otd, Otr/L, Deborah A. Hopkins, Ms, Otr/L
Department of Occupational Therapy Posters and Presentations
Objective:
- Interprofessional education competencies include understanding roles & responsibilities of team members, and demonstrating effective communication and team building skills (Pardue, 2013).
- Team conflict impacts patient safety and outcomes (Knickle & McNaughton, 2009; Wagner, Liston & Miller, 2011) so effective team communication and conflict resolution in an important skill for students to develop (Greer et al., 2012; Levi, 2014).
- Simulation is effective in teaching interprofessional communication skills to health profession students (Velde, 2009).
Evaluating The Effects Of Grasp Patterns And Grip Strength On Handwriting Skills, Jennifer Bebey, Ots, Kelsey Engelstad, Ots, Audrey Zapletal, Ms, Otr/L
Evaluating The Effects Of Grasp Patterns And Grip Strength On Handwriting Skills, Jennifer Bebey, Ots, Kelsey Engelstad, Ots, Audrey Zapletal, Ms, Otr/L
Department of Occupational Therapy Posters and Presentations
Background Information
- Handwriting is a critical and complex skill that school aged children acquire over time.
- When a child demonstrates handwriting difficulties, he or she may have challenges with:
Completing written school assignments in a timely fashion,
Taking notes,
Finishing homework,
Completing exams, especially short answer.
- 80% to 85% of occupational therapy referrals in schools are due to atypical grasp pattern, fine motor and handwriting concerns that affect a child’s educational performance.
Bridging The Evidence Gap: The Role Of Fieldwork Students, Tracey Vause-Earland, Ms, Otr/L, E. Adel Herge, Otd, Otr/L, Faota
Bridging The Evidence Gap: The Role Of Fieldwork Students, Tracey Vause-Earland, Ms, Otr/L, E. Adel Herge, Otd, Otr/L, Faota
Department of Occupational Therapy Posters and Presentations
Introduction
Understanding and using evidence in practice improves health care delivery (Lugtenberg, Burgers, & Westert, 2009), reduces errors, and increases professional identity. Despite the call for increased use of evidence in occupational therapy decision making and positive attitudes of therapists toward use of evidence in practice), evidence based practice (EBP) is perceived by clinicians as time consuming and difficult due to lack of knowledge and/or resources (Humphries, et al, 2000; Bennett et al, 2003).
Integrating The Classroom, Clinic, And Use Of Simulation To Prepare Students For Working With Individuals With Sci, Audrey Zapletal, Ms, Otr/L, Rob Hargraves, Ba, Gina Cooke, Ms, Otr/L
Integrating The Classroom, Clinic, And Use Of Simulation To Prepare Students For Working With Individuals With Sci, Audrey Zapletal, Ms, Otr/L, Rob Hargraves, Ba, Gina Cooke, Ms, Otr/L
Department of Occupational Therapy Posters and Presentations
Background Information
- Students learn best through active engagement. Although experiences vary, practicing skills in clinical situations have proven to be an effective method.
- Practicing skills in a simulated controlled environment provides opportunities for students to receive feedback on their skills.
- Standardized patient experiences provide students a safe environment to practice clinical skills in challenging situations. These experiences have been shown to have a positive impact on learning.