bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
New model for local fractional integral of Chebyshev polynomials for image denoising
Authors: Suzan J Obaiys  , Hamid A Jalab  , Rabha W Ibrahim
Published: November 2019

The use of local fractional calculus has increased in different applications of image processing. This study proposes a new algorithm for image denoising to remove Gaussian noise in digital images. The proposed algorithm is based on local fractional integral of Chebyshev polynomials. The proposed structures of the local fractional windows are obtained by four masks created for x and y directions. On four directions, a convolution product of the input image pixels with the local fractional mask window has been performed. The visual perception and peak signal-to-noise ratio (PSNR) with the structural similarity index (SSIM) are used as image quality measurements. The experiments proved that the accomplished filtering results are better than the Gaussian filter.

Keywords: local fractional; Chebyshev polynomials; Image denoising
Penerapan Media Pembelajaran Elektronik untuk Meningkatkan Hasil Belajar Siswa Mata Pelajaran Fikih di MI
Authors: Hadi Solihul
Published: November 2019

At this time there are still many learning carried out in Madarasah Ibtidaiyah (MI) fiqh subjects that use conventional methods, namely lectures, where teachers who deliver material students only listen. This makes students feel bored and bored. Responding to this to increase students' learning motivation needs the use of learning media. Learning media have an important role in the learning process of students, the media that is considered appropriate and in accordance with these conditions is to use electronic-based learning media. Electronic media is a tool or media that is used by teachers to assist in the delivery of material to students in the form of electronics, so students will be easier to understand and also the learning atmosphere will be more lively and interesting. Electronic media used for example computers or laptops and LCD projectors
Pendidikan Karakter melalui Revolusi Mental di Era Disruptif
Authors: Sholekhah Fitriatus
Published: November 2019

The Indonesian nation is a developing country that is rich in its natural resources, but this country is still developing after 70 years of independence, the ideal of the Indonesian state is to make a nation that is civilized in accordance with norms and religion. What is wrong with this nation, so that the Indonesian people remain a developing country? Character education is the most important asset in a country, because the progress of a country depends on the character of the nation's children. In tackling character education that has deteriorated further, the mental revolution is the solution, a movement that was initiated by Indonesia's first president, Ir. Soekarno and was developed by President Jokowi as the 7th President of the Republic of Indonesia in his campaign in 2014. The current state of Indonesia is a character crisis for the nation, fighting between students, sexual violence, taking drugs, drugs and others. In welcoming the disruptive era where information technology is increasingly advanced and very easy. Where the nation's children still cannot distinguish between the good and the bad, the obligation of an educator who must guide and foster in the process of character development in the disruptive era.
Storytelling Variations and Student Writing Ability in Madrasah Ibtidaiyah
Authors: Fuad A. Jauhar
Published: November 2019

This paper is to find out learning that uses fairy tale methods and increase students' literacy skills in rewriting the contents of fairy tales. Researchers use classroom action research. Data collection techniques with observation and writing ability tests, with skinative and quantitative analysis techniques. Research findings: there is an increase in the ability to rewrite fairy tales read from cycle I to cycle II. There are variations in storytelling techniques by utilizing various learning media in the form of images, audio visuals and the surrounding environment.
Integrasi Pendidikan Agama Islam Multikultural dalam Pembelajaran Tematik
Authors: Nadhifah Nadhifah
Published: November 2019

Pembelajaran tematik dilaksanakan di Madarasah Ibtidaiyah berdasarkan kurikulum 2013. Kurikulum tersebut memadukan beberapa materi pelajaran di kelas tinggi yaitu IPA, IPS, Bahasa Indonesia, PKn, dan SBdP. Keragaman masyarakat dari unsur sosial, budaya, etnis, dan agama sebagai identitas bangsa Indonesia perlu dieratkan melalui kegiatan pembelajaran di Madrasah Ibtidaiyah. Hal ini menjadi penting dalam penelitian ini yakni integrasi Pendiddikan Agama Islam multikultural dalam pembelajaran tematik. Penelitian ini dilaksanakan di MI Kabupaten Mojokerto. Rumusan masalah penelitian ini adalah Bagaimanakah perencanaan, pelaksanaan, pengevaluasian integrasi Pendiddikan Agama Islam multikultural dalam pembelajaran tematik serta apa faktor pendukung dan penghambatnya. Penelitian ini menggunakan pendekatan kualitatif dengan teknik analisis deskriptif. Hasil penelitian ini menunjukkan perencanaan, pelaksanaan, dan pengevaluasian integrasi Pendiddikan Agama Islam multikultural dalam pembelajaran tematik sesuai dengan rencanaan pelaksanaan pemebelajaran (RPP) dengan faktor pendukung yaitu rencana pelaksanaan pembelajaran sudah disiapkan oleh guru sebelum kegiatan pembelajaran berlangsung; guru memiliki kemampuan memilih mata pelajaran agama yang sesuai dengan pembelajaran tematik; siswa sudah terbiasa dengan melakukan pembelajaran diskusi di kelas, sehingga pembelajaran dapat terlaksana dengan baik sesuai perencanaan pembelajaran; sumber pembelajaran mudah didapatkan karena guru menugaskan perkelompok. Selain faktor pendukung, ada faktor penghambat integrasi Pendidikan Agama Islam multikultural dalam pembelajaran tematik. Faktor tersebut yaitu pengalokasian waktu pembelajaran yang kurang optimal. Pembelajaran tematik menguraikan tiga materi dalam setiap pembelajaran (pertemuan).
Pengembangan Asesmen Otentik Kurikulum 2013 dengan Menggunakan Analisis Video Pelaksanaan Pembelajaran Berbasis Konteks di Madrasah Ibtidaiyah
Authors: Kholifah Nur
Published: November 2019

This research had purpose to produce of the curicullum authentic 2013 applied to science learning, and its learning instrument through the PBL (Project Based Learning) model. Learning tools developed consists of lesson plans, activity sheets Learners, Creativity Test, and test results of Cognitive Learning. This type of research was the research development. The development of model used was 4-D (Four-D Model) that were developed become 3D, the procedure consisting of stages of defining , designing, and development. The subjects of this reserch were students in the fourth grade in Darul Huda Madrasa Ibtidaiyah (experiment 1), Hasanuddin II Madrasa Ibtidaiyah, and At Taqwa Madrasa Ibtidaiyah (experiment 2) with the design of the research one group pretest-posttest design. The collecting data used the were observation method, tests, and questionnaires. The data analysis technique were quantitative descriptive analysis.
The result of the research showed that: (a)  the response of students towards learning were positive (the average percentage of student who were interested in learning to experiments 1 and 2 were 93% an 95%; (b) implemention to the learning instrument for good learning (average percentage of experiments 1 and 2 are were 91% and 96%); (c) obstacles that was encountered during the learning can be good resulted overcome by the teacher with some solutions;  (d) the average result of the creativity n-gain; Darul Huda Madrasa Ibtidaiyah 0,7, Hasanuddin Madrasa Ibtidaiyah 0,9 dan At Taqwa Wotgalih Madrasa Ibtidaiyah 0,8 (e) all of students completed their study results in individual and classical, all of students completed their study in individual results in class as 95 (experiment 1),  93 and 94 (experiment 2). Then their study in class results in class is 100% (experiments 1 and 2). Based on the research of result we concluded that curicullum authentic 2013 and learning instrument were proper, practical and effective way to enhance creativity and learning outcomes of students Madrasa Ibtidaiyah.
Benefits in Speech Recognition in Noise with Remote Wireless Microphones in Group Settings
Authors: Thibodeau Linda M.
Published: November 2019

Background: Although hearing aids (HAs) and cochlear implants (CIs) can provide significant benefits topersons with hearing loss, users frequently report difficulty hearing in noisy environments, particularlywhen there are multiple talkers. Little is known about the benefits provided by currently available wirelessmicrophones in multitalker situations.
Purpose: The purpose of this study was to compare the benefits received in speech recognition in noiseby adults with hearing loss when using two different wireless microphone types in a simulated groupsetting.
Research Design: A quasi-experimental, repeated-measures design was used where performance in acontrol condition, HA/CI alone, was compared with performance in two wireless microphone interventionconditions.
Study Sample: Participants included ten listeners, aged 20–92 years, with bilateral sensorineural hearingloss who were experienced HA or CI users.
Intervention: The two wireless microphones by Phonak, Roger Pen, and Roger Select used the samedigital modulation protocol to transmit the signal to compatible receivers. However, the Roger Pen operatedin a fixed omnidirectional mode, whereas the Roger Select operated in an adaptive directionalmode.
Data Collection and Analysis: Participants were asked to repeat Hearing in Noise Test sentences presentedin restaurant noise in three conditions: HA/CI alone, HA/CI with a Roger Pen, or HA/CI with aRoger Select microphone placed in the center of a round table. Sentences were presented from oneof five loudspeakers equally spaced with the participant, while restaurant noise was presented on eachside at four signal-to-noise ratios (SNRs), including +5, 0, -5, and -10 dB. A two-way, repeated-measuresanalysis of variance was performed with main effects of listening condition and noise level.
Results: Significantly greater speech recognition performance was achieved with the wireless microphonesthan with listening with just the HA or CI. Furthermore, at the -5 and -10 dB SNR conditions,the Roger Select resulted in significantly better performance than the Roger Pen microphone.
Conclusions: The results suggest that the Roger Select microphone can provide significant benefits inspeech recognition in noise over the use of HA/CI alone (61 percent) and also significant benefits over the useof a Roger Pen (16 percent) in a simulated group-dining experience.
La dépêche télégraphique comme format d’écriture transculturel au XIX e siècle
Authors: Bolz Lisa
Published: November 2019

Bien que l’écriture journalistique soit souvent pensée dans un cadre national, l’émergence et le développement de la dépêche télégraphique d’agence montrent comment un format transculturel contribue à élaborer les cultures journalistiques du XIX e  siècle. La dépêche télégraphique évolue à l’échelle internationale grâce à la coopération entre les agences d’information, à l’homogénéité de leurs choix rédactionnels et à la fluidité de circulation des informations.
La mer immédiate : nouvelles, télégraphe et impérialisme en Méditerranée, 1798-1882
Authors: Asseraf Arthur
Published: November 2019

Cet article examine les rapports entre l’impérialisme et le télégraphe dans l’espace méditerranéen. En se focalisant sur les expéditions navales tant britanniques que françaises, il montre que ces expéditions sont marquées par des innovations visant à créer une information capable de traverser la mer. Mais cette volonté de contrôler la mer par l’information immédiate rencontre de nombreux échecs. Ainsi est-il possible de relativiser les transformations technologiques du XIX e  siècle en montrant comment elles s’insèrent dans un temps long, dans lequel les intermédiaires et la géographie de la mer continuent à jouer un rôle clé.
Gazing at the Great Chicago Fire From Across the Atlantic: Submarine Telegraphy, Media Events and a Transatlantic Audience
Authors: Müller Simone M.
Published: November 2019

À travers l'exemple du grand incendie de Chicago du 8 au 10 octobre 1871 et de la transmission d'informations par télégraphie en Grande-Bretagne et aux États-Unis, cet article étudie les dynamiques et les fausses évidences de la circulation de l’information par la télégraphie, de part et d’autre de l’Atlantique au XIX e  siècle. Il montre comment les liaisons télégraphiques transocéaniques, décisives dans le processus d’accélération des communications à grande distance, ont façonné la mondialisation des médias et le système d’information, en conférant des qualités limitées aux informations transmises au sein de ce système. La télégraphie a certes fourni des informations, mais pas nécessairement des nouvelles.
Does faith matter? Exploring the emerging value and tensions ascribed to faith identity in South African faith-based organisations
Authors: Bowers Du Toit Nadine
Published: November 2019

Faith-based Organisations (FBOs) have been at the forefront of a growing interest of the intersection between religion and development. Their value has been recognised as both pragmatic (such as reaching the poorest at the grassroots level and encouraging civil society and advocacy) and, perhaps more contentiously, also ‘spiritual’ in nature because of advantages arising from faith itself (such as hope, meaning, purpose and transcendental power). For many FBOs, religion is far more than an ‘essential component of identity … it is a source of well-being’. In this manner, FBOs challenge the modernist assumptions of traditional development theory, which view the spiritual and physical domains as separate. In fact, for some FBOs, ‘spiritual faith provides the fuel for action’. This paper reports on an aspect of the empirical findings of a South African study and explores both the way in which Christian FBOs understand their Christian identity and the way in which they articulate this through their use of scripture as a motivating or an envisioning tool.
Does teachers’ perceived corporate social responsibility lead to organisational citizenship behaviour? The mediating roles of job satisfaction and organisational identification
Authors: Cek Kemal , Eyupoglu Serife Z.
Published: November 2019

Background: Corporate social responsibility (CSR) literature indicates that employees develop positive organisational behaviour towards their organisation when their organisation is perceived as being socially responsible. Such organisational behaviours include organisational citizenship behaviour (OCB), job satisfaction and organisational identity.Objectives: The main objective of this study was to provide empirical evidence as to whether teachers’ perceptions of their schools’ CSR influence their OCB as well as to indicate the mediating role of organisational identification and job satisfaction in this relationship.Setting: Corporate social responsibility is a valuable way for organisations to promote favourable employee behaviours.Method: Data were collected through the use of a questionnaire from 260 teachers working at high schools in North Cyprus. Structural equation modelling was employed to test the hypotheses.Results: The results of this study suggested that employees’ perceptions of CSR positively influence their OCB when job satisfaction and organisational identification mediate the relationship.Conclusion: The results of this study indicate that as long as employees are satisfied with their jobs and as long as they identify with their organisation, CSR favourably influences their voluntary behaviour, which in turn influences the overall performance of the organisation.
Early Infant Assessment Using a New, Rapid Short Screening Test, the STEP, To Predict Developmental Outcomes at One Year
Authors: Coker-Bolt Patty , Jenkins Dorothea
Published: November 2019

Date Presented 04/04/19

This study evaluated the Specific Test of Early Infant Motor Performance (STEP), a rapid screening test of preterm infants at risk for developmental delay. The STEP administered at term and three months showed excellent reliability, required 6 to 10 minutes to administer, and had significant correlations with the Bayley III at 12 months. Although the STEP needs to be validated in a larger cohort, this new rapid assessment may identify infants at risk for delays early in the first three months of life.

Primary Author and Speaker: Patty Coker-Bolt

Additional Authors and Speakers: Dorothea Jenkins
Exploring Practice Trends and Perceived Needs of OT Practitioners Working in Middle-School Settings
Authors: Rodrigues Sonia , Seruya Francine
Published: November 2019

Date Presented 04/04/19

This study explored the perceptions and practices of OT practitioners working in middle-school settings. There is an overall paucity of research specifically intended for evaluating and providing interventions for middle-school students. In an attempt to address this issue, this study intended to better understand practitioners’ perceived needs, daily practice patterns, and factors that influence their clinical reasoning in determining goals and interventions.

Primary Author and Speaker: Sonia Rodrigues

Additional Authors and Speakers: Francine Seruya
Employment Barriers Questionnaire: Development and Assessment of Reliability and Validity Among People With Disabilities
Authors: Ratzon Navah , Starik Tal , Huber Maya , Zeilig Gabi
Published: November 2019

Date Presented 04/04/19

We developed the Employment Barriers Questionnaire, which identifies obstacles that people with disabilities face when trying to obtain work and maintain employment. Thirty-five participants attended this study (18 participants were employed and 17 unemployed). The questionnaire has been found to be reliable and valid. The questionnaire has been found to be an effective evaluation tool throughout the rehabilitation sequence, from the subacute hospitalization stage to the chronic stage.

Primary Author and Speaker: Maya Huber

Contributing Authors: Navah Ratzon, Tal Starik, Gabi Zeilig
Revised Self-Report Assessment of Functional Visual Performance (SRAFVP): Moving Low Vision Rehabilitation Into the Digital Age for Twenty-First Century Adults
Authors: Snow Marlene , Zemina Cheryl
Published: November 2019

Date Presented 04/04/19

The original Self-Report Assessment of Functional Visual Performance (SRAFVP) was first developed in 1995. It contained 38 functionally based items that were frequently encountered in daily life at that time. Now, technology has greatly changed how we function on a day-to-day basis, necessitating changes to the SRAFVP in order to ensure its ongoing relevance. This two-part research project was used to update the questions and bring the test into the twenty-first century.

Primary Author and Speaker: Marlene Snow

Additional Authors and Speakers: Cheryl Zemina
Discrepancy Between Activities of Daily Living Self-Report and Performance-Based Functional Cognitive Assessments
Authors: Marks Timothy , Al-Heizan Muhammad , Edwards Dorothy Farrar
Published: November 2019

Date Presented 04/04/19

This study was conducted to determine if self-report on an IADL scale would coincide with performance-based functional cognitive tests that simulate a familiar IADL task. Findings support the conclusion that self-report on IADL may be useful but should always be followed by observation during a performance-based functional cognitive task.

Primary Author and Speaker: Timothy Marks

Additional Authors and Speakers: Muhammad Al-Heizan, Dorothy Farrar Edwards
Postmillennials: Their Self-Perception of Strategy Use in Daily Performance. What Can Therapists Expect?
Authors: Zlotnik Sharon , Gal Eynat , Wiess Tamar
Published: November 2019

Date Presented 04/04/19

Half of the postmillennial participants had an apparent ability to successfully cope with demanding tasks (e.g., managing their daily schedule) in unexpected ways. However, they were equally effective in performing the performance-based assessment and in their parents' reports on their daily performance. Therapists are therefore encouraged to use a “guided discovery” of strategies during an intervention to facilitate strategy use for those who are less able to cope with their daily tasks.

Primary Author and Speaker: Sharon Zlotnik

Contributing Authors: Eynat Gal, Tamar Wiess
Sensory Profiles, Functional Magnetic Resonance Imaging, and Temporal Binding Windows: A Comparison of Data of Autistic Individuals
Authors: Webster Paula , Lewis James , Kurowski-Burt Amy , Long Kelsey
Published: November 2019

Date Presented 04/04/19

This study examined sensory profile scores of 17 individuals with autism spectrum disorder and 15 neurotypical individuals’ sensory profile scores compared to temporal binding window and functional magnetic resonance imaging data to determine a relationship. There were significant differences between groups that could guide treatments for autism. This benefits OTs to assist individuals to overcome the neuronal deficits impacting sensory and behavioral responsiveness.

Primary Author and Speaker: Kelsey Long

Additional Authors and Speakers: Amy Kurowski-Burt

Contributing Authors: Paula Webster, James Lewis
Interventions for Adult Cancer Survivors in OT: A National Survey
Authors: Polo Katie , Harkness Meghan , Badger Kelsey , Lynn Jennifer , Jacobs Addie , Mathews Elizabeth
Published: November 2019

Date Presented 04/04/19

Cancer care and oncology is an emerging area of practice in OT. It is imperative to compare current practice trends to the literature that supports evidence-based OT interventions in order to maximize therapeutic outcomes for cancer survivors. Results from this survey research aim to describe how OT practitioners are addressing side effects of survivorship within intervention and compare these practice trends to a systematic review of the literature.

Primary Author and Speaker: Katie Polo

Additional Authors and Speakers: Meghan Harkness

Kelsey Badger, Jennifer Lynn, Addie Jacobs, Elizabeth Mathews
Mothers’ Experiences With Infant Co-Occupations After NICU Discharge
Authors: Smith Allison , Karpf Megan , Jow Molly , Jardon Morgan , Yu Tiffany , Hutchins Brianca
Published: November 2019

Date Presented 04/04/19

This qualitative pilot study used an interpretative phenomenological design to examine mothers’ reported challenges and supports in performing the co-occupation of caregiving for their preterm infants upon discharge from the NICU. There are several implications for future OT practice, particularly as it relates to supporting maternal facilitation of infant play and sleep occupations and easing the transition from NICU to home during the first few weeks postdischarge.

Primary Author and Speaker: Allison Smith

Additional Authors and Speakers: Megan Karpf, Molly Jow, Morgan Jardon, Tiffany Yu, Brianca Hutchins
Uncovering Aspects of Meaningful Engagement in Relation to Time Use Across Varying Socioeconomic Levels
Authors: Koralewski Ashley , Newcomer Adam , Schmelzer Laura
Published: November 2019

Date Presented 04/04/19

This poster describes how individuals living above and below the federal poverty line spend their time engaged in occupation and the meaningfulness associated with this time-use. Results from this study indicate that systematic barriers, such as poverty, may influence how individuals spend their time and the type and amount of meaning associated with their time-use. This information may be used to guide the OT process when working with individuals at varying socioeconomic levels.

Primary Author and Speaker: Ashley Koralewski

Additional Authors and Speakers: Adam Newcomer, Laura Schmelzer
The Relationship Between Community Mobility, Health Status, and Quality of Life (QOL) in Older Adults
Authors: Mulry Claire , Rivera Giselle , Musini Kristopher , Rankin Alex , Astorini Marissa
Published: November 2019

Date Presented 04/04/19

This study seeks to advance practice by articulating the importance of community-based occupational participation (CMP) on health and well-being. The study was designed in direct response to AOTA's call for research, articulating community mobility's impact on health and QOL.

Primary Author and Speaker: Claire Mulry

Additional Authors and Speakers: Giselle Rivera, Kristopher Musini, Alex Rankin, Marissa Astorini
Autistic Adults’ Perceptions of Barriers to Work
Authors: Kornblau Barbara , Robertson Scott , Mbiza Sarah
Published: November 2019

Date Presented 04/04/19

Autistic adults struggle to achieve successful employment. This qualitative study explored autistic adults’ perspectives of barriers to work through an online survey of open-ended questions. Data was analyzed via grounded theory until saturation was reached. Multiple researchers and data sources insured rigor and trustworthiness of the data and triangulation. This study provides a framework from which to develop interventions to improve autistic adults’ participation in the occupation of work.

Primary Author and Speaker: Barbara Kornblau

Additional Authors and Speakers: Scott Robertson, Sarah Mbiza
Changing Attitudes Toward Technology: A Multi-Institutional Study on Student Perceptions of Mobile Apps Replacing Textbooks Before and After App Use
Authors: Giles Amanda , Weisser-Pike Orli
Published: November 2019

Date Presented 04/04/19

This report will discuss multi-institutional data regarding student perceptions on the use of a mobile app as a required textbook before and after use. Outcomes reveal that student preference for using a mobile app over a traditional textbook improve significantly after exposure in a lab setting. When introducing new technologies, it is important to acknowledge how lack of experience can affect student preconceived notions and how attitudes can be altered after exposure within a classroom.

Primary Author and Speaker: Amanda Giles

Additional Authors and Speakers: Orli Weisser-Pike
Effects of Sertraline Treatment for Young Children With Fragile X Syndrome (FXS): Family Perspectives
Authors: Hess Laura , Ye Tracy , Mendoza Decerie , Dualan Martina , Javier Elena
Published: November 2019

Date Presented 04/04/19

Fragile X syndrome (FXS) is the most common inherited form of intellectual and developmental disability and the most common single gene cause of autism spectrum disorder (ASD). FXS has been widely researched, primarily via a medical model. Yet, the FXS literature lacks occupation-based outcome measures capturing improvements in everyday life. This research examined individual cases as part of a clinical trial and compared standardized testing results to occupation-based family interviews.

Additional Authors and Speakers: Laura Hess

Primary Author and Speaker: Tracy Ye

Additional Authors and Speakers: Decerie Mendoza, Martina Dualan, Elena Javier
Motivation for Leadership: An Evaluation of Rationale and Characteristics of Leadership Identity
Authors: Rappaport Suzanne
Published: November 2019

Date Presented 04/04/19

A guidepost of Vision 2025, OT is influential in changing policies, environments, and complex systems, and the profession needs to hone leadership skills amid students and practitioners. Students’ perceptions of leadership abilities were evaluated for leadership themes. Thoughts of needing years of experience and being granted permission to lead were among the included themes. Leadership is an important issue for the profession as a whole.

Primary Author and Speaker: Suzanne Rappaport
Opportunities for OT in Accountable Care Organizations (ACOs) and Value-Based Care
Authors: Miller Clarice
Published: November 2019

Date Presented 04/04/19

The exploration of literature on ACOs, an alternative payment model run by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), indicates important opportunities for impact for OT practitioners. It is vital that OT practitioners promote value over volume and advocate for inclusion in new payment models, or they risk reduced funding and support from CMS and other payers. ACOs present a unique opportunity to grow the profession.

Primary Author and Speaker: Clarice Miller
Comparison of Hospital Readmission and Resource Use Among Stroke Patients Discharged With and Without Home-Health Prescription
Authors: Hong Ickpyo , Pryor Loree , Shields Meredith , Wimberly Samantha
Published: November 2019

Date Presented 04/04/19

Using 1,216 stroke surveys and propensity score matching methods, we examined the influence of home-health prescription on the resource use and risk of 90-day hospital readmissions after inpatient stroke rehabilitation.

Primary Author and Speaker: Ickpyo Hong

Additional Authors and Speakers: Loree Pryor, Meredith Shields, Samantha Wimberly
Milieu Staff Perceptions of Role and Commitment to Adolescents in a Residential Treatment Facility (RTF)
Authors: Lynch Amy , Educator TBRI , Hepp Bethany
Published: November 2019

Date Presented 04/04/19

Existing research suggests that better outcomes of children in temporary placements occur when proxy caregivers exhibit commitment toward children in their care and presence of a consistent relationship exists. The purpose of this poster is to present findings of a mixed-methodology study exploring the perceptions of RTF caregivers’ in their occupation.

Primary Author and Speaker: Amy Lynch

Additional Authors and Speakers: Bethany Hepp
Self-Regulated Learning (SRL) and Reflective Journaling (RJ): Mixed-Methods Research From an Online Interprofessional (IP) Course
Authors: Tunningley Joan
Published: November 2019

Date Presented 04/04/19

A convergent parallel mixed-methods study examined the relationship between reflective journaling (RJ) and self-regulated learning (SRL) in a collaborative online interprofessional (IP) course. Thirty students’ reflective texts indicated effective learning for IP practice through online collaborative instruction. Pearson correlation indicated: 1) moderate relationship between SRL and grade point average, 2) not a significant relationship of SRL and RJ, and 3) connection with self-determination theory.

Primary Author and Speaker: Joan Tunningley
Routine In-Home Oral Care Activities of Children With and Without Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)
Authors: Como Dominique , Florindez Daniella , Law Evelyn , Duker Leah Stein , Polido Jose , Cermak Sharon , Floríndez Lucía
Published: November 2019

Date Presented 04/04/19

Oral care activities, especially toothbrushing, are habitual occupations often perceived as mundane or predictable. However, for children with ASD, performing routine dental activities can be challenging. The purpose of this qualitative study was to understand the particularities in how oral care activities, such as toothbrushing, were performed by children.

Primary Author and Speaker: Dominique Como

Additional Authors and Speakers: Daniella Florindez, Evelyn Law, Leah Stein Duker, Sharon Cermak, Lucía Floríndez

Contributing Authors: Jose Polido
Understanding Ambulatory Care Physician OT Referral Patterns to Integrate OT Within Primary Care
Authors: Fleischer Anne , Fleischer Alan
Published: November 2019

Date Presented 04/04/19

National Ambulatory Medical Care Survey OT referral data provides objective description of the patients referred to OT: 29% had a musculoskeletal condition and 42% had a history of injury. This data can be used when planning a primary-care OT practice and supports further outpatient OT utilization research beyond patients who are currently being referred to OT.

Primary Author and Speaker: Anne Fleischer

Contributing Authors: Alan Fleischer
The Development of Evidence-Based Practice (EBP) Competencies in OT: A Modified Delphi Study
Authors: Myers Christine , DeMaria Samantha , Pomeranz Jamie
Published: November 2019

Date Presented 04/04/19

Practitioner understanding and use of evidence-based practice (EBP) is critical for quality, cost-effective OT services. This study used a modified Delphi method with two rounds of online questionnaires to develop a set of EBP competencies for OTs. The final list of competencies represented nine domains and encompassed a wide range of knowledge, skills, and behaviors related to OT practice.

Primary Author and Speaker: Christine Myers

Additional Authors and Speakers: Samantha DeMaria, Jamie Pomeranz
Sensory Patterns and Motor and Process Skills as Compared to Symptom Severity in Adult Patients With Schizophrenia
Authors: Halperin Lola
Published: November 2019

Date Presented 04/04/19

Schizophrenia affects millions of Americans. It comes with positive and negative symptoms, impaired cognition, functional deficits, and poor quality of life. Presently there is no cure for schizophrenia. Recovery of the affected individuals implies symptom management and environmental supports, which requires an improved understanding of occupational performance in the context of psychiatric symptoms. This study examined sensation, motor, and process skills in relation to symptoms of schizophrenia.

Primary Author and Speaker: Lola Halperin
Freeing Myself From Self-Blame and Shame: An Autoethnography About Recovering From Anorexia
Authors: Klyop Melanie , Howells Valerie
Published: November 2019

Date Presented 04/04/19

This poster reports the findings of an autoethnographic study about the lived experience of anorexia within the context of culture. Results suggest that when anorexia is viewed as an issue of control, it can lead to a spiral of self-blame and shame that promotes isolating occupational behaviors and hinders the recovery process. This study adds evidence to the value of clinicians understanding anorexia from a personal and cultural perspective not adequately addressed in a medical model framework.

Primary Author and Speaker: Melanie Klyop

Contributing Authors: Valerie Howells
Efficacy of Lifestyle Redesign for Improving Participation, Quality of Life, and Mental and Physical Status Among Elderly in Israel: A Mixed-Methods Study
Authors: Maeir Talia , Beit-Yosef Aviva , Wechsler Tamar , Safra Yael , Gilboa Yafit
Published: November 2019

Date Presented 04/04/19

This study describes the initial efficacy results of the Israeli version of Lifestyle Redesign©, aimed to promote healthy aging and prevent functional deterioration. In a pilot study (N=9), an improvement was found in participation, quality of life, and depressive symptoms. The qualitative data shed light on the active ingredients of this group OT intervention. An ongoing study is aiming to assess the maintenance of these results after three months and to compare them to a matched control group.

Primary Author and Speaker: Talia Maeir

Additional Authors and Speakers: Yafit Gilboa

Contributing Authors: Aviva Beit-Yosef, Tamar Wechsler, Yael Safra
Occupational Experience and Homelessness: A Systematic Review and Meta-Aggregation
Authors: Marshall Carrie Anne , Westover Lee , Boland Leonie , Gewurtz Rebecca , Kirsh Bonnie , Roy Laurence , DipNZOT Jenni Mace , Wickett Sarah
Published: November 2019

Date Presented 04/04/19

A number of studies have emerged in the OT, occupational science, and interdisciplinary literature that explore the occupational and time use experiences of homeless persons. Since these studies have begun to accumulate, it is advantageous to provide a summary of their findings to direct future occupation-based research in the area of homelessness. Using JBI guidelines, we conducted a systematic review and performed a meta-aggregation of included studies.

Primary Author and Speaker: Carrie Anne Marshall

Additional Authors and Speakers: Lee Westover

Contributing Authors: Leonie Boland, Rebecca Gewurtz, Bonnie Kirsh, Laurence Roy, Jenni Mace, Sarah Wickett
An OT Perspective: The Association of Sleep and Hand Function in Persons With Carpal Tunnel Syndrome (CTS)
Authors: Goorman Angela , Schneck Colleen , Pierce Doris , Dawson Spencer
Published: November 2019

Date Presented 04/04/19

This study examined whether sleep quality is associated with hand function above and beyond what can be explained by pain and carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS) severity to hand function in clients with CTS. Manual Ability Measure-20, Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index, Pain Visual Analogue Scale, and Electromyography for CTS diagnosis and severity level were measured outcomes in 53 participants. Sleep quality was significantly associated with manual ability after controlling for CTS severity and pain.

Primary Author and Speaker: Angela Goorman

Additional Authors and Speakers: Colleen Schneck, Doris Pierce

Contributing Authors: Spencer Dawson
Fine-Motor Skills and Occupations of Young Adults With Multiple Sclerosis (MS)
Authors: Squillace Mary
Published: November 2019

Date Presented 04/04/19

Many symptoms of young adults with multiple sclerosis (MS) affect their age appropriate milestones, such as education, family, and vocational planning. This dissertation study shows how fine-motor skills of young adults with MS (YAwMS) play a role in their occupational performance as they attempt to achieve planned life goals. This mixed-method study addresses how the quantitative results of the study support the qualitative findings through cross-case comparison and merged findings.

Primary Author and Speaker: Mary Squillace
Therapists’ Perspectives of the Use of Alternative Therapy Methods in OT and PT Interventions
Authors: Hasson Jenny , Latimer Amanda , Henderson Amanda , Dunham Laura , Murphy Carolyn , Elkin Ashley
Published: November 2019

Date Presented 04/04/19

This study examined the types of alternative therapy methods that are used by OT and PT practitioners as therapeutic interventions. It also examined the therapists’ perceptions of the effectiveness of these methods in improving the limiting factors that impact patients' functional performance in adults with physical disabilities.

Primary Author and Speaker: Carolyn Murphy

Additional Authors and Speakers: Amanda Henderson, Laura Dunham, Ashley Elkin

Contributing Authors: Jenny Hasson, Amanda Latimer
The Experience of Direct-Care Providers Who Support Young Adults With Disabilities During the Transition From School To Adult Life in the Community
Authors: Orentlicher Meira , Fazilov Rena , Taubman Nicole , Weinstock Talya
Published: November 2019

Date Presented 04/04/19

Focus group interviews were used to learn about the experiences of seven direct-care providers who provide services to young adults with disabilities during the transition to adult life in the community. A focus was on the relationships formed when assisting the young adults with ADLs and IADLs required for independent adult life. The Five Cs of Compassionate Supports model emerged to describe the participants’ experiences and the relationships formed with the young adults and their families.

Primary Author and Speaker: Meira Orentlicher

Additional Authors and Speakers: Rena Fazilov, Nicole Taubman, Talya Weinstock
Fragile X Syndrome (FXS): An Occupation-Centered Analysis
Authors: Hess Laura , Harden Katelyn , Jacala Raechel , Lee Amanda , Snyder Holly
Published: November 2019

Date Presented 04/04/19

This qualitative research examined the experiences of families living with FXS through an occupation-centered lens. We investigated family occupations via their own voice, through semistructured, recorded interviews. By analyzing occupations, including routines, behaviors, thoughts, interactions, and contexts, OTs can create individualized interventions and promote further research. Results are presented in a conceptual model: Occupations of FXS: Dynamic Interactions of Nested Contexts.

Primary Author and Speaker: Laura Hess

Additional Authors and Speakers: Katelyn Harden, Raechel Jacala, Amanda Lee, Holly Snyder
Stakeholder-Driven Model of Low-Vision Rehabilitation Service Delivery
Authors: Kaldenberg Jennifer
Published: November 2019

Date Presented 04/04/19

This poster will highlight a new model of low-vision rehabilitation service delivery that addresses the chronic nature of visual impairment, as well as the pilot roll-out. Data collected from key stakeholders, including individual factors (knowledge, skills), interpersonal (social environment), community (family and community supports), organizational (health and social systems), and public policy factors (reimbursement), will be illustrated and integration of data into the model will be discussed.

Primary Author and Speaker: Jennifer Kaldenberg
“I Don’t Have a Magic Wand”: The Why and How of Patient Education in Outpatient Physical Rehabilitation
Authors: Stern Brocha , Banik Promita , Brody Abigail , Doshi Alisa , Gentile Emma , Hecht Emma , Khan Prema , Pelech Kathryn , Sarraf Joy
Published: November 2019

Date Presented 04/04/19

This session presents findings from an interpretive descriptive study exploring OTs’ perspectives of patient education in outpatient physical rehabilitation. The recognition of “I don’t have a magic wand” drove the purpose and process of patient education and encouraged alignment of practice with the profession's agentic and client-centered philosophy. Discussion of findings will facilitate attendees’ critical reflection on their own views of patient education.

Primary Author and Speaker: Abigail Brody

Additional Authors and Speakers: Brocha Stern, Emma Gentile, Emma Hecht, Kathryn Pelech

Contributing Authors: Promita Banik, Alisa Doshi, Prema Khan, Joy Sarraf
“Stat!” Acute Care With OT, Physical Therapy, and Nursing: Interprofessional Simulation With Peer Teaching
Authors: Rowe Veronica , Millard Emily , Clarkson Chelsea
Published: November 2019

Date Presented 04/04/19

Innovative teaching methods can be used to increase student self-efficacy and preparedness for acute-care clinical situations. We found that combining interprofessional simulation and peer teaching was an effective experiential learning method for improving student understanding of the roles of other professions in an acute-care environment and increasing appreciation of the need for communication, collaboration, and respect for optimal teamwork.

Primary Author and Speaker: Veronica Rowe

Additional Authors and Speakers: Emily Millard, Chelsea Clarkson
Risk Stratification of Patients With Elbow, Wrist, or Hand Orthopedic Impairments Seeking Outpatient Therapy Services
Authors: Hughes Jason , Wang Ying-Chih , Benevides Teal , Kearney Pamalyn , Iwama Michael , Lehman Leigh
Published: November 2019

Date Presented 04/04/19

Musculoskeletal disorders, including the elbow, wrist, and hand, are very common disabilities worldwide. Patients who experience elbow, wrist, and hand musculoskeletal pain are frequently seen in outpatient therapy. Using a sample of 89,422 patients from 3,400 outpatient clinics, this session will identify immutable and mutable factors that are the best predictors of a high functional recovery.

Primary Author and Speaker: Jason Hughes

Additional Authors and Speakers: Teal Benevides, Pamalyn Kearney, Michael Iwama, Leigh Lehman

Contributing Authors: Ying-Chih Wang
Effectiveness of Robotic Therapy on Upper-Extremity Function and Pain in Adults With Chronic Stroke: A Systematic Review
Authors: Mendonca Rochelle , Sheehy Kerry , Freedman Emily , Grampurohit Namrata
Published: November 2019

Date Presented 04/04/19

Approximately 795,000 Americans experience a stroke each year, which leads to a decrease in function. Robotic therapy is being tested as an intervention for upper-extremity rehabilitation in stroke. However, research indicates that there is insufficient evidence to support the effectiveness of robotic therapy over conventional therapy. As OTs consider additional methods of delivering therapy, this review informs them about the effectiveness of robotics.

Primary Author and Speaker: Rochelle Mendonca

Additional Authors and Speakers: Kerry Sheehy, Emily Freedman, Namrata Grampurohit
Game-Based Versus Nongame-Based Virtual-Reality Interventions for Upper-Extremity Rehabilitation in Chronic Stroke: A Systematic Review
Authors: Grampurohit Namrata , Knoff Alexa , Fritsch Laura , Mendonca Rochelle
Published: November 2019

Date Presented 04/04/19

OTs are increasingly using virtual reality to engage adults in physical rehabilitation after stroke. The results of this systematic review can guide clinical practice for OTs to make evidence-informed decisions when using game-based or nongame-based virtual reality for upper-extremity rehabilitation.

Primary Author and Speaker: Namrata Grampurohit

Contributing Authors: Alexa Knoff, Laura Fritsch, Rochelle Mendonca
Strategies for Implementing Evidence-Based Interventions Into Practice With Community-Dwelling Older Adults
Authors: Juckett Lisa , Robinson Monica
Published: November 2019

Date Presented 04/04/19

Because of the rapid growth of the older adult population, the OT profession is currently faced with the urgent need to implement effective interventions into practice to meet the needs of community-dwelling older adults. We conducted a scoping review of the OT literature to identify effective implementation strategies for integrating research into practice with older clients. Strategies ranged from interactive workshops and consultations to fidelity vignettes and peer mentoring.

Primary Author and Speaker: Lisa Juckett

Additional Authors and Speakers: Monica Robinson
Impacts of Financial Management Programs for Adults With Substance-Use and Mental-Health Disorders
Authors: Gardner Jennifer , Rodar Sarab , Ben-Baruch Michal , Beronio Amy , Malinak Jennifer , Pignataro Lisa , Swarbrick Margaret , Olker Stephen
Published: November 2019

Date Presented 04/04/19

The purpose of this descriptive, mixed-methods study was to examine perceived impacts of participation in a financial management program for those with mental-health or substance-use disorders. Data from 17 participants included demographics, overall well-being from the PHS-WB scale, and perceived impact of a financial management account program. The research findings can guide OT practitioners in assessment and intervention in this area of occupation.

Primary Author and Speaker: Jennifer Gardner

Additional Authors and Speakers: Sarab Rodar

Contributing Authors: Michal Ben-Baruch, Amy Beronio, Jennifer Malinak, Lisa Pignataro, Margaret Swarbrick, Stephen Olker
Promoting Financial Literacy for Homeless Teens Through a Leisure-Based OT Program
Authors: Shaver Anna , Abrahamian Ani , Baskovich Kelsey , Li Celeste , Russ Elisabeth , Schultz-Krohn Winifred
Published: November 2019

Date Presented 04/04/19

This pretest-posttest quasi-experimental pilot investigation used a client-centered outcomes measure, Goal Attainment Scaling (GAS), to identify gains achieved following attendance to OT sessions focused on financial literacy for teens living in a homeless shelter. The teens collaborated with graduate OT students to develop goals and then identified the self-perceived gains following participation in the group sessions.

Primary Author and Speaker: Anna Shaver

Additional Authors and Speakers: Ani Abrahamian, Kelsey Baskovich, Celeste Li

Contributing Authors: Elisabeth Russ, Winifred Schultz-Krohn
Student Perspectives on Using Evidence and Occupation-Based Practice on Level II Fieldwork
Authors: Jackson Leslie , Bye Kaylen , Drumm Daniel , Elizondo Mireya , Murphy Jasmine
Published: November 2019

Date Presented 04/04/19

This study will share findings about OT student experiences using what they know about evidence and occupation-based practice during Level II fieldwork. Information about barriers to and supports for students to be successful applying what they know will be presented. Implications for OT practice and education will also be discussed.

Primary Author and Speaker: Leslie Jackson

Additional Authors and Speakers: Kaylen Bye, Daniel Drumm, Mireya Elizondo, Jasmine Murphy
The Effects of Occupation-Based Interventions versus Handwriting Interventions on Children’s Handwriting: A Pilot Study
Authors: Skubik-Peplaski Camille , Hight Jennifer , Rushing-Carr Carol
Published: November 2019

Date Presented 04/04/19

Effective use of the hands to engage in a variety of developmental occupations is critical for a child to be successful and independent. Understanding and choosing effective interventions to improve fine-motor skills and handwriting is imperative for pediatric OTs. This study used occupational performance and handwriting as both the intervention and the outcome, with both being found to be beneficial for skill development and sustained engagement in fine-motor activities.

Primary Author and Speaker: Camille Skubik-Peplaski

Additional Authors and Speakers: Jennifer Hight

Contributing Authors: Carol Rushing-Carr