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Ot & Industrial Design: Developing Client-Centered Product Designs To Enhance Occupational Performance & Participation, Kimberly S. Mollo, Otd, Otr/L, Robert W. Walsh, Ms, Otr/L, Michael Mcallister, Mid

Department of Occupational Therapy Posters and Presentations

Objectives

• Recognize the needs and benefits of broadening inter-professional collaborations outside traditional occupational therapy models of teaching, learning, and practice.
• Identify components required to create, conduct, and integrate effective inter-professional occupational therapy and industrial design collaboration
• Describe outcomes to measure effectiveness at the student, client, and inter-professional levels.

Using Animals During Occupational Therapy To Improve Quality Of Life, Lauren Morosky, Mat, Ots, Elizabeth Gina Fenn, Ots, Audrey Zapletal, Ms, Otr/L

Department of Occupational Therapy Posters and Presentations

Background:

Integrating animals into occupational therapy intervention with individuals of various health conditions…

• Incorporating animals into an OT intervention plan is unique and can be an alternative to traditional device. Research suggests the animals may be viewed as a form of assistive technology(Camp, 2001).
• Occupational therapy intervention incorporating animals may:
• Increase participation in the community
• Augment the individual’s independence
• Positively impact the individual's psychosocial functioning (Camp, 2001)