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Inclusion of Children With Disabilities in Health Research: A Systematic Review
Authors: Njelesani Janet , Lowinger Danielle , Rezak Sara
Published: August 2021

Date Presented 04/13/21

The purpose of this qualitative systematic review was to understand the current level of inclusion and participation of children with disabilities in health research. Overall, children with disabilities were not active participants in health research across fields. This is a call to OT scholars, because they have the responsibility to develop inclusive research that enables children with disabilities to participate in research.

Primary Author and Speaker: Janet Njelesani

Additional Authors and Speakers: Angel Yen, Catharine Kim, Mathieu Woo, and Arren Bruland
Community-Based Interventions Targeting Obesity for People With Intellectual Disability: A Systematic Review
Authors: Ougayour Yasmeena , Bach Kathryn , Gray Megan , Ausderau Karla , St John Brittany
Published: August 2021

Date Presented 04/13/21

Individuals with intellectual disabilities have a high risk for obesity. The effectiveness of community-based interventions at improving obesity-related outcomes was assessed. Results showed low to moderate evidence for nutritional, physical activity, and health knowledge and self-efficacy outcomes and low evidence for physical fitness. OTs are well suited to align community-based interventions with meaningful outcomes to improve the health and well-being of people with intellectual disabilities.

Primary Author and Speaker: Yasmeena Ougayour

Additional Authors and Speakers: Stacey Reynolds
Impact of a Short-Term Occupation-Based Program on Improving Pain, Fatigue, and Occupational Performance in Women With Cancer Living in the Community
Authors: Mendonca Rochelle , Maher Colleen
Published: August 2021

Date Presented 04/13/21

This study investigated the impact of a short-term occupation-based program on pain, fatigue, and occupational performance of women with cancer that took place over 1 week. Activities focused on physical, emotional, sensory, and social aspects of functioning. The study demonstrated that participation in this 1-week program decreases pain and fatigue and improves occupational performance and satisfaction for women with cancer living in the community.

Primary Author and Speaker: Rochelle Mendonca

Additional Authors and Speakers: Abigail Sanders, Courtney Wood, and Esther Cargill
Intimate Partner Violence and OT: A Systematic Review
Authors: Javaherian-Dysinger Heather , Dalida Erika , Maclang Caitlin , Cho Eunice , Simbolon Hekanne , Santiago Marielle
Published: August 2021

Date Presented 04/13/21

This mixed-methods systematic review explored the effectiveness of OT with adults who experienced intimate partner violence. Of 61 studies screened, 36 were removed, and 20 were further excluded with inclusion criteria. Five studies showed significant skill improvement in individuals who received OT interventions using a combination of individual and group sessions focused on instrumental activities of daily living, trauma symptom reduction, life skills, and mother–child relationships.

Primary Author and Speaker: Heather Javaherian-Dysinger

Additional Authors and Speakers: Shannon L. Scott

Contributing Authors: Michelle Bradshaw
Efficacy of Using Interprofessional WIC Community Visits to Increase Cultural Competence
Authors: Barlow Kate
Published: August 2021

Date Presented 04/12/21

OT and physical therapy students visited Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) centers to educate families on the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s (CDC’s) Milestone Tracker app. A pretest-posttest design using an adapted version of the Cultural Competence Self-Assessment Checklist (N = 40) was utilized. The results indicated that while students perceived the experience as a positive one that increased their knowledge of WIC, the experience did not significantly alter self-perceptions of their cultural competence.

Primary Author and Speaker: Kate Barlow

Contributing Authors: Chelsea Patton, Rachel Holliday, Kassidy Abel, Ashley Abbott, Sydney Liu, Sarah Stevenson, Jalisa Mosley, Sydney Higgs, and Kaitlynn Bennett
Increasing Emotional Intelligence (EI) Through Self-Reflection Journals: Implications for OT Students
Authors: Perkins Natalie A.
Published: August 2021

Date Presented 04/12/21

The COVID-19 pandemic brought the need for personal connection and the use of emotional intelligence (EI) to the forefront. As EI training in accredited OT programs becomes more prevalent, it will be important to describe the benefits of and barriers to potential types of training. This study examined the relationship between EI and self-awareness training. This study’s findings add new perspectives and depth to current research and the evidence supporting the need for EI training in OT curricula.

Primary Author and Speaker: Natalie A. Perkins

Contributing Authors: Colleen Maher
Exploratory Study of Changes in the School Environment Influencing Musculoskeletal Performance in Students
Authors: Bakshi Priya , Patton Chelsea , Holliday Rachel , Abel Kassidy , Abbott Ashley , Liu Sydney , Stevenson Sarah , Mosley Jalisa , Higgs Sydney , Bennett Kaitlynn
Published: August 2021

Date Presented 04/13/21

Literature indicates a decline in musculoskeletal (MSK) fitness in school-age children. This study explored changes in Indiana schools over the generations that have impacted MSK performance. Rapid integration of technology was the primary change, with no corresponding adjustments in physical activity or physical environment. OTs can lead educational initiatives on ergonomics in the schools to promote MSK health and reduce risk of musculoskeletal disorders in students.

Primary Author and Speaker: Priya Bakshi

Additional Authors and Speakers: Sherrilene Classen, James Wersal

Contributing Authors: Virginia Sisiopiku
From Preparation to Practitioner: The OT Student’s Voice as a Foundation of Education
Authors: Samz Rachel , Kusel Carolyn , Paly Stephanie , Monfort Lydia , Zimmerman Allison , Hoffman Haley , Stoffel Virginia , Perryman-Fox Michelle
Published: August 2021

Date Presented Accepted for AOTA INSPIRE 2021 but unable to be presented due to online event limitations.

This research explored students’ perceptions and expectations of their graduate programs. Thirteen students participated, and five themes were identified. Collectively, the themes identify with the evolution of belonging. This encompasses the transition of becoming graduate students and subsequently newly qualified practitioners in a profession within which they belong, shape, engage, and overcome challenges. The student voice as a foundation for professional education is highlighted.

Primary Author and Speaker: Rachel Samz

Additional Authors and Speakers: Carolyn Kusel, Stephanie Paly, Lydia Monfort, Allison Zimmerman, Haley Hoffman, Virginia Stoffel, Michelle Perryman-Fox
Adults With Early-Stage Dementia Share Their Views on Technology
Authors: Robnett Regula H. , Wehry Susan , Breidt Cory , Gallant Taylor , Maiato Kathryn , McOsker Haley
Published: August 2021

Date Presented Accepted for AOTA INSPIRE 2021 but unable to be presented due to online event limitations.

This qualitative, interview-based research project explores the views of adults with early-stage dementia and their care partners about technology. We describe the participants' acclaim for, expectations of, and frustrations with current technology as well as recommendations for future, helpful digital technology. This important information relates to incorporating smart assistive technologies into effective OT practice, especially for those with cognitive impairments.

Primary Author and Speaker: Regula H. Robnett

Additional Authors and Speakers: Susan Wehry

Contributing Authors: Cory Breidt, Taylor Gallant, Kathryn Maiato, and Haley McOsker
The Feasibility of Action Observation and Repetitive-Task Practice Combined for Chronic Stroke Survivor Upper Limb Outcomes
Authors: Griffin Christine , Bockbrader Marcia , Hade Erinn , Kloos Anne , Buford John A.
Published: August 2021

Date Presented Accepted for AOTA INSPIRE 2021 but unable to be presented due to online event limitations.

Both action observation and repetitive-task practice are efficacious interventions for poststroke upper limb hemiplegia individually, yet these interventions have not been combined before. A feasibility study was completed to determine preliminary evidence of the response to intervention and whether a Phase III study should be completed to test efficacy of the combined intervention. The functional impact of improving poststroke upper limb performance could benefit millions of stroke survivors.

Primary Author and Speaker: Christine Griffin

Contributing Authors: Marcia Bockbrader, Erinn Hade, Anne Kloos, John A. Buford
Determining the Needs of Newly Transitioned Residents in an Assisted Living Facility: A Mixed-Methods Assessment
Authors: Fidanza Nicole A. , Baker Nicole , Brown Rachel , Gallagher Hope , Godusky Kiera
Published: August 2021

Date Presented Accepted for AOTA INSPIRE 2021 but unable to be presented due to online event limitations.

This mixed-methods study classified new residents in an assisted living facility (ALF) for frailty and explored each resident's occupational needs upon their transition to the ALF. Results revealed a spectrum of personal narratives, functional abilities, and psychosocial needs among new residents. Findings implicate the need for standardized data collection upon admission, followed by program development and refinement, to best meet the needs of new ALF residents.

Primary Author and Speaker: Nicole A. Fidanza

Additional Authors and Speakers: Nicole Baker, Rachel Brown, Hope Gallagher, and Kiera Godusky
Young Adult Self-Perceptions: Readiness for Home Management, Financial Responsibilities, and Politics and Citizenship
Authors: Fisher Grace , Bremigen Keri , Giardina Stephanie , Lane Jessica , Riley Syrena
Published: August 2021

Date Presented Accepted for AOTA INSPIRE 2021 but unable to be presented due to online event limitations.

This mixed-methods study identified college student self-perceptions of readiness for independent adult living in key occupational performance areas. Results from quantitative online surveys and qualitative open-ended interviews showed that college students may benefit from training in home management, financial education, and broader exposure to government issues. College-age clients receiving OT services may also benefit from this as part of the OT intervention program.

Primary Author and Speaker: Grace Fisher

Additional Authors and Speakers: Keri Bremigen, Stephanie Giardina, Jessica Lane, and Syrena Riley
Readability and Suitability of Online Patient Education Materials Designed for Older Adults With Age-Related Macular Degeneration (AMD)
Authors: Fortuna Jennifer , Riddering Anne , Lopez-Jeng Cassie , Shuster Linda
Published: August 2021

Date Presented Accepted for AOTA INSPIRE 2021 but unable to be presented due to online event limitations.

This study examined readability (grade level) and suitability (appropriateness) of 100 online patient education materials (PEMs) designed for older adults with age-related macular degeneration. Six PEMs met the recommended readability level (sixth grade) and suitability score (70%). Current guidelines do not consider how age and vision loss create barriers to health literacy. This proposal is needed to inform future research and guide selection of PEMs to meet the needs of this population.

Primary Author and Speaker: Jennifer Fortuna

Contributing Authors: Anne Riddering, Cassie Lopez-Jeng, Linda Shuster
Assessing Simplified Patient Education Materials Designed for Older Adults With Age-Related Macular Degeneration (AMD)
Authors: Fortuna Jennifer , Riddering Anne , Lopez-Jeng Cassie , Shuster Linda
Published: August 2021

Date Presented Accepted for AOTA INSPIRE 2021 but unable to be presented due to online event limitations.

National guidelines for promoting health literacy do not consider the needs of people with low vision. This study explored consumer perceptions of a patient handout that was simplified for people with low health literacy and low vision. The simplified handout elicited statistically significant improvement in readability, suitability, and comprehensibility. This is the first study to examine the readability of patient handouts designed for people with low health literacy and low vision.

Primary Author and Speaker: Jennifer Fortuna

Contributing Authors: Anne Riddering, Cassie Lopez-Jeng, and Linda Shuster
Critical Differences in Instrumental Activities of Daily Living Among Older Adults With Chronic Conditions
Authors: Klinedinst Tara C. , Rodakowski Juleen , Terhorst Lauren
Published: August 2021

Date Presented Accepted for AOTA INSPIRE 2021 but unable to be presented due to online event limitations.

The aim of this research was to determine whether there are differences in ability and performance of instrumental activities of daily living (IADLs) among groups of older adults with no multiple chronic conditions (MCC), low MCC, or multisystem morbidity (MM). We found that older adults with MM had more IADL impairment in both ability and performance than those with low or no MCC. Our findings also suggest that older adults with MM are able to do more than they actually do.

Primary Author and Speaker: Tara C. Klinedinst

Additional Authors and Speakers: Juleen Rodakowski

Contributing Authors: Lauren Terhorst
Assessing Functional Disability Among Persons Experiencing Homelessness
Authors: Rider John V. , Selim Justina , Garcia Alexys
Published: August 2021

Date Presented Accepted for AOTA INSPIRE 2021 but unable to be presented due to online event limitations.

This cross-sectional study provides a deeper understanding of how the experience of homelessness affects occupational engagement and quality of life. Health-related disparities among persons experiencing homelessness and their implications for functioning in daily life were analyzed through the World Health Organization Disability Assessment Schedule 2.0. Results indicate that the emotional burden of health conditions had the greatest impact on daily functioning. Highly affected domains included participation, mobility, and life activities.

Primary Author and Speaker: John V. Rider

Additional Authors and Speakers: Justina Selim, Alexys Garcia
Functional Impact of Cognition After Cardiac Surgery
Authors: Koshewitz Laura , Lambarth Jennifer , Nadeemullah Tallat
Published: August 2021

Date Presented Accepted for AOTA INSPIRE 2021 but unable to be presented due to online event limitations.

In an observational study of 88 participants who underwent cardiac surgery, we investigated the relationship among cognition, medication management, and ability to recall postsurgical precautions, as well as hospital readmissions, in order to better understand how OTs can intervene with this population to improve outcomes. Our findings suggest that focusing on functional cognition could allow OTs to bring distinct value to the cardiac surgery multidisciplinary team.

Primary Author and Speaker: Laura Koshewitz

Additional Authors and Speakers: Jennifer Lambarth, Tallat Nadeemullah
A Sense of Readiness for Employment Among Undergraduate OT Students: A Mixed-Methods Study
Authors: Shoham Ruth , Fogel Yael
Published: August 2021

Date Presented Accepted for AOTA INSPIRE 2021 but unable to be presented due to online event limitations.

Undergraduate OT students face great challenges when transitioning to employment. A meaningful combination of theoretical knowledge, practical skills, and personal abilities provides them a better sense of readiness for their future roles as OTs, which requires caring for clients and resilience in dealing with difficult, life-changing events. This mixed-methods pilot study empirically examines those variables before and after students’ last fieldwork training.

Primary Author and Speaker: Ruth Shoham

Additional Authors and Speakers: Yael Fogel
Illness Identity and the Relationship With Participation and Quality of Life Among Adolescents With Celiac Disease
Authors: Meyer Sonya , Lamash Liron
Published: August 2021

Date Presented Accepted for AOTA INSPIRE 2021 but unable to be presented due to online event limitations.

Celiac disease is a chronic condition, treated by a strict lifelong gluten-free diet. Adolescents need to gain independence and assume responsibility for self-managing their diet while participating in daily food-related activities. Maintaining health, well-being, and quality of life and developing self- and illness identity are central developmental tasks during adolescence. OTs have an important role in addressing and promoting health management needs.

Primary Author and Speaker: Sonya Meyer

Additional Authors and Speakers: Liron Lamash
Autism Spectrum Disorder and Policing: The Experience and Occupational Impact on Families
Authors: Turnbull David , Lawlor Mary
Published: August 2021

Date Presented Accepted for AOTA INSPIRE 2021 but unable to be presented due to online event limitations.

Individuals on the autism spectrum and their families face a host of social obstacles to inclusion in society at large. Data from an ongoing phenomenological study of autism in the community shows that parent anxieties around interactions with police are a significant barrier to community inclusion and participation for individuals with autism spectrum disorder. The experiences of families in the community related to police affect feelings of comfort and safety and may contribute to occupational deprivation.

Primary Author and Speaker: David Turnbull

Contributing Authors: Contributing Author
Deciding My Future: Experiences of Adults With IDD and Family Members Using Supported Decision Making
Authors: Dean Evan , Linnenkamp Brad
Published: August 2021

Date Presented Accepted for AOTA INSPIRE 2021 but unable to be presented due to online event limitations.

Supported decision making is an emerging practice that OTs can use to promote participation, positive transition, and self-determination for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD). This presentation will report research studying the experiences of adults with IDD using supported decision making and discuss opportunities for OT intervention.

Primary Author and Speaker: Evan Dean

Additional Authors and Speakers: Brad Linnenkamp
3D Printing as a Teaching Tool for People Who Are Blind and Visually Impaired
Authors: Fortuna Jennifer , Vandermolen Julia
Published: August 2021

Date Presented Accepted for AOTA INSPIRE 2021 but unable to be presented due to online event limitations.

This study explored use of three-dimensional (3D)-printed models as teaching tools in OT practice to increase understanding of spatial concepts such as severe weather patterns in people who are blind or visually impaired. Data were collected with an 11-item survey. All 20 participants (100%) reported that 3D models increased understanding of severe weather patterns. This proposal demonstrates how OTs can use 3D printing to design and manufacture individualized educational tools.

Primary Author and Speaker: Jennifer Fortuna

Additional Authors and Speakers: Julia Vandermolen
Emotional Intelligence, Attachment Style, Resilience, and Subjective Time Perspective as Predictors of Doctoral Academic Outcomes
Authors: Precin Patricia
Published: August 2021

Date Presented Accepted for AOTA INSPIRE 2021 but unable to be presented due to online event limitations.

Emotional intelligence, attachment style, and resilience worked together to predict time perception, which predicts academic achievement in doctoral students. OT academicians can use these results to enhance admission criteria and help at-risk students in online distance doctoral programs.

Primary Author and Speaker: Patricia Precin, PhD, OTR/L, FAOTA, Private Practice, New York, NY, USA
Handwriting Measures and Executive Functions Among Adolescents Referred to OT
Authors: Hen-Herbst Liat
Published: August 2021

Date Presented Accepted for AOTA INSPIRE 2021 but unable to be presented due to online event limitations.

Handwriting difficulties (HD) are a top reason for referral to OT. Executive function (EF) was described as an underlying mechanism of daily functioning and HD. This study found differences between handwriting of adolescents with HD and their peers with other daily function difficulties but no relation between EFs and legibility. The Handwriting Legibility Scale is suggested for evaluation of legibility in adolescents.

Primary Author and Speaker: Liat Hen-Herbst
Successful Transition to Life After Incarceration: A Pilot Program
Authors: Gonzalez Ariana
Published: August 2021

Date Presented 04/7/21

A pilot for integrating OT into a Department of Corrections Community Supervision Center was implemented. This pilot sought to use OT assessment and intervention for justice-involved individuals to address skill building, increase problem solving, and further explore the needs and barriers to re-entry, including maintenance of supervision to prevent recidivism. This pilot highlighted a gap in life skills training for this population and this program's impact.

Primary Author and Speaker: Ariana Gonzalez

Additional Authors and Speakers: Megan Davis, Emily Gralinski, Stephanie Monforte,and Jacqueline Strausser
Predictors of Student Veterans’ Use of Mental Health Services
Authors: Huang Yan-hua , Tolentino Navarro Adrian Patrick , Park Lorie , Salunga Micaella , Vu Kimberly , Ortiz Vanessa , Torres-Lizarde Jocelinne , Sanchez Monique
Published: August 2021

Date Presented Accepted for AOTA INSPIRE 2021 but unable to be presented due to online event limitations.

A quantitative survey study to understand how critical factors such as quality of life, perceived stigma, and perceived barriers to care influence utilization of health care services. Results identified the importance of physical quality of life and perceived stigma on student veterans’ use of mental health services. Research on what drives mental health usage is a step toward destigmatizing the use of mental health services and improving available veteran campus resources.

Primary Author and Speaker: Yan-hua Huang

Additional Authors and Speakers: Adrian Patrick Tolentino Navarro, Lorie Park Micaella Salunga, Kimberly Vu Vanessa, Ortiz Jocelinne, Torres-Lizarde, and Monique Sanchez
Being In and Out of View: The Lived Experience of New Scooter Users
Authors: Mortenson W. Ben , Battalova Alfiya , Hurd Laura , Kirby Lee , Hobson Sandra , Emery Richelle
Published: August 2021

Date Presented Accepted for AOTA INSPIRE 2021 but unable to be presented due to online event limitations.

This paper explores the everyday practices of scooter users as they construct and manage their identities. The qualitative semistructured interviews with 22 scooter users revealed the following themes: (1) being invisible, (2) from invisibility to hypervisibility, and (3) changing self-image (facing disability and invisibility). The study highlights scooter users’ ambivalent status and the literal and metaphorical ways in which their social and physical visibility and invisibility are manifested.

Primary Author and Speaker: W. Ben Mortenson

Contributing Authors: Alfiya Battalova, Laura Hurd, Lee Kirby, Sandra Hobson, and Richelle Emery
OT Practitioners' Knowledge, Clinical Preparedness, and Attitudes for Working With Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender Clients
Authors: Bolding Deborah J. , Acosta Angela , Butler Brigitte , Chau April , Craig Brenna , Dunbar Fiona
Published: August 2021

Date Presented Accepted for AOTA INSPIRE 2021 but unable to be presented due to online event limitations.

Practitioners were surveyed about knowledge, preparedness, and attitudes toward treating LGBT clients. Multivariate analysis was used to compare LGBT–Development of Clinical Skills Scale scores and characteristics of respondents (N = 558). Type of degree, setting, experience, religiosity, and hours of education contributed to significant differences in knowledge and preparedness, but not attitudes. Findings suggest even minimal practitioner education has potential for improving equity and inclusion for LGBT population.

Primary Author and Speaker: Deborah J. Bolding

Additional Authors and Speakers: Angela Acosta, Brigitte Butler, April Chau, Brenna Craig, and Fiona Dunbar
OT and Confidence to Perform ADLs Among Adults Treated for Cancer
Authors: Boyer Brittany A. , McVey Katherine , Gossard Leah , Quigg Anna M. , Buckingham-Howes Stacy
Published: August 2021

Date Presented Accepted for AOTA INSPIRE 2021 but unable to be presented due to online event limitations.

This study examined how adults treated with cancer rated their confidence in and difficulty performing activities of daily living (ADLs) and how that was related to receiving OT services. Participants who attended OT had statistically significantly higher confidence in ADLs compared to those who did not attend. Nearly 75% of participants reported experiencing difficulty completing ADLs after cancer diagnosis. OTs can advocate for referrals to OT and target function in treatment.

Primary Author and Speaker: Brittany A. Boyer

Additional Authors and Speakers: Katherine McVey, Leah Gossard

Contributing Authors: Anna M. Quigg, Stacy Buckingham-Howes
OT Program Efforts to Recruit Underrepresented Minority Students
Authors: Torres Jasmin , Smith Diane L. , Banister Gaurdia
Published: August 2021

Date Presented Accepted for AOTA INSPIRE 2021 but unable to be presented due to online event limitations.

As racial and ethnic diversity in the United States continues to grow, the need for a representative OT workforce is amplified. This study illustrates the strategies utilized by OT programs to recruit under-represented minority (URM) students into the profession and the barriers to recruiting and retaining URM students. Results were obtained from a mixed-methods survey distributed to program directors of all accredited doctoral and master's OT programs to address this topic.

Primary Author and Speaker: Jasmin Torres

Additional Authors and Speakers: Diane L. Smith

Contributing Authors: Gaurdia Banister
Impact of an In-Home Initial OT Evaluation in a Pro Bono Outpatient Center: A Pilot Study
Authors: Flynn Margaret , Hildebrand Mary
Published: August 2021

Date Presented Accepted for AOTA INSPIRE 2021 but unable to be presented due to online event limitations.

Presently, there is no research examining the efficacy of home OT evaluations done prior to the start of therapy, as a means to support the therapeutic process. A new service model is warranted that provides contextual information that supports care and promotes skill transference to natural environments. Clients and OT students within a student-led, faculty-supervised OT center were interviewed to determine the impacts of a piloted initial in-home OT evaluation program.

Primary Author and Speaker: Margaret Flynn

Additional Authors and Speakers: Mary Hildebrand
Utility of Using the Sensory Profile in a Criminal Justice Setting
Authors: Rogers Sandra , White John
Published: August 2021

Date Presented Accepted for AOTA INSPIRE 2021 but unable to be presented due to online event limitations.

Incarceration exposes individuals to a negative combination of sensory deprivation and sensory overstimulation, which has serious health consequences. The Sensory Profile (SP) was administered to 345 men and women residing in a corrections facility and who participated in OT programming. This presentation will illustrate how the SP data discriminate and then discuss the implications for using the SP in justice settings and designing appropriate intervention based on SP data.

Primary Author and Speaker: Sandra Rogers

Additional Authors and Speakers: John White
Importance of Leisure During Aging: Prevalence of Participation in Meaningful Activities for Older Adults With and Without Pain
Authors: Feller Haley , Baker Nancy
Published: August 2021

Date Presented Accepted for AOTA INSPIRE 2021 but unable to be presented due to online event limitations.

This study describes the prevalence of leisure participation for older adults with and without pain. The results show that older adults may not be participating in a variety of leisure, but mostly in passive activities, such as watching television. Those with pain participate in leisure significantly less than those without pain. The results of this study enhance OTs' knowledge of leisure prioritization and participation among older adults.

Primary Author and Speaker: Haley Feller

Contributing Authors: Nancy Baker
Relationships Between the Participation Levels of Children With Autism Spectrum Disorders and the Time They Spend in Resource Rooms in Taiwan
Authors: Fang Chiao-Ju
Published: August 2021

Date Presented Accepted for AOTA INSPIRE 2021 but unable to be presented due to online event limitations.

The aim of this study was to help educators and clinicians better understand how the amount of time children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) spend in resource rooms affects their participation levels in inclusive educational settings in Taiwan. No statistically significant relationships were found. This study provides professionals with a model for assessing how resource rooms impact the participation levels of children with ASD in inclusive settings.

Primary Author and Speaker: Chiao-Ju Fang
Initial Evaluation of a Public Transportation Intervention Program for Individuals With Developmental Disabilities
Authors: Pfeiffer Elizabeth , Bevans Katherine
Published: August 2021

Date Presented 04/8/21

People with developmental disabilities (DD) often face transportation challenges that impede community participation. The purpose of this study was to examine the impact of a comprehensive intervention program on the travel skills of individuals with DD to increase community mobility.

Primary Author and Speaker: Elizabeth Pfeiffer

Contributing Authors: Allison Smith
Mindfulness and Executive Functioning in Preadolescents and Adolescents: A Scoping Review
Authors: Mariel Rutta Rebecca , Kumar Shamta , Pisharody Varada , Cecilia Irwin Kaitlyn , Baker Nancy , Marfeo Elizabeth , Morris Margaret
Published: August 2021

Date Presented Accepted for AOTA INSPIRE 2021 but unable to be presented due to online event limitations.

Executive functions, including attention and regulation, are relevant to successful participation in complex occupations. A scoping review was conducted to summarize and evaluate current evidence for the impact of mindfulness on the attention and regulation skills of preadolescents and adolescents. Findings suggest early promise of mindfulness interventions in improving these skills in the target population. However, firm conclusions cannot be drawn due to low trustworthiness of the evidence.

Primary Author and Speaker: Rebecca Mariel Rutta

Additional Authors and Speakers: Shamta Kumar, Varada Pisharody, and Kaitlyn Cecilia Irwin

Contributing Authors: Nancy Baker, Elizabeth Marfeo, and Margaret Morris
Quality-of-Life Assessments That Can Be Used for Patients Diagnosed With Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis: A Scoping Review
Authors: Broom Addie , Prescott Hannah , Savage Mallorie , Broom Addie , Crawford Emily , Franklin Mackenzie , Benevides Teal , Johnson Stephanie
Published: August 2021

Date Presented Accepted for AOTA INSPIRE 2021 but unable to be presented due to online event limitations.

There is a need for a modernized quality-of-life (QoL) definition and a greater distinction between global and health-related quality of life (HRQoL) for people with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (PALS). The available assessments are intended to interpret global quality of life and HRQoL for PALS. OT practitioners will be able to use the research to determine a comprehensive definition of QoL and the appropriate QoL assessment to use for PALS in clinical practice.

Primary Author and Speaker: Addie Broom

Additional Authors and Speakers: Hannah Prescott, Mallorie Savage, Addie Broom, Emily Crawford, Mackenzie Franklin, Teal Benevides, Stephanie Johnson
Remediation of Handwriting Poststroke: A Scoping Review
Authors: Ekelman Beth , Buchenic Kaylee A. , Connelly Sara E. , Deel Mallory M. , Haynik Morgan M. , Morrison Joseph , Deboth Kelle
Published: August 2021

Date Presented Accepted for AOTA INSPIRE 2021 but unable to be presented due to online event limitations.

This scoping review, using Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses guidelines, reviews and critiques the efficacy of interventions used to remediate handwriting skills of adults poststroke. Data sources were OT SEARCH, PubMed Central, PubMed, PsycInfo, CINAHL, and MEDLINE. Search terms were CVA, stroke, adults, handwriting, fine motor, rehabilitation, and remediation. Nineteen studies were critiqued and organized by intervention type. Few studies address remediation of handwriting skills of adults poststroke. More research is needed.

Primary Author and Speaker: Beth Ekelman

Contributing Authors: Kaylee A. Buchenic, Sara E. Connelly, Mallory M. Deel, Morgan M. Haynik,Joseph Morrison, and Kelle Deboth
Sedentary Behavior and Perceived Occupational Performance Following Goal-Based Interventions Among Community-Dwelling Older Adults
Authors: Naber Allison , Lucas Molitor Whitney , Dendinger Michaela , Heier Vitoria , Michels Madison , Vandenberg Dana
Published: August 2021

Date Presented Accepted for AOTA INSPIRE 2021 but unable to be presented due to online event limitations.

Engagement in prolonged sedentary behaviors negatively impacts health. Sedentary behavior and perceived occupational performance were explored among community-dwelling older adults. In this pretest–posttest study, a goal-based approach to OT was used for intervention. While additional research is needed, participant-developed goals involving meaningful occupations may impact occupational performance and sedentary behavior among community-dwelling older adults.

Primary Author and Speaker: Allison Naber

Additional Authors and Speakers: Whitney Lucas Molitor

Contributing Authors: Michaela Dendinger, Vitoria Heier, Madison Michels, and Dana Vandenberg
Process Evaluation of a Fall Management Program for Full-Time Wheelchair and Scooter Users With Multiple Sclerosis
Authors: Van Denend Toni , Walker Peterson Elizabeth , Rice Laura , Sung Jonghun
Published: August 2021

Date Presented Accepted for AOTA INSPIRE 2021 but unable to be presented due to online event limitations.

This poster describes how the Medical Research Council’s process evaluation guidelines were applied in a clinical trial undertaken to evaluate a complex intervention designed to reduce falls among full-time wheelchair or scooter users with multiple sclerosis. Preliminary process evaluation findings relevant to implementation and mechanisms of impact based on postintervention survey and interview data from both participants and interventionists will be presented.

Primary Author and Speaker: Toni Van Denend

Additional Authors and Speakers: Elizabeth Walker Peterson, Laura Rice

Contributing Authors: Jonghun Sung
What Improves Handwriting: Occupation-Based or Handwriting Interventions?
Authors: Skubik-Peplaski Camille , Hight Jennifer , Bray Laura , Rushing-Carr Carol
Published: August 2021

Date Presented Accepted for AOTA INSPIRE 2021 but unable to be presented due to online event limitations.

Aims: This quantitative study compared effects of occupation-based versus handwriting interventions on handwriting. Methods: Twenty-seven participants, mean age 6.3, participated in a 3-week study. Initially, there was no significant difference between groups on handwriting. Results: Occupation-based interventions were more effective on handwriting and visual–perceptual skills. Handwriting interventions lead to a greater gain in perceptual–motor skills. Conclusion: Both interventions are beneficial.

Primary Author and Speaker: Camille Skubik-Peplaski

Additional Authors and Speakers: Jennifer Hight, Laura Bray, and Carol Rushing-Carr
Feasibility of a Peer-Mentoring Intervention for Young Adults With Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities and Co-Occurring Mental Health Conditions
Authors: Schwartz Ariel E. , Loeper Tara , Levin Melissa
Published: August 2021

Date Presented Accepted for AOTA INSPIRE 2021 but unable to be presented due to online event limitations.

Peer mentoring (PM) is an evidence-based approach that may support young adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities and co-occurring mental health conditions (YA-IDD-MH) to cope with MH challenges. Feasibility testing of PM suggested that YA-IDD-MH learned, enjoyed PM, and had increased self-efficacy for managing emotions, but smaller changes in MH symptoms, suggesting a longer intervention period, may be needed. OTs may utilize peer-delivered interventions as a client-centered approach to support YA-IDD-MH.

Primary Author and Speaker: Ariel E. Schwartz

Additional Authors and Speakers: Tara Loeper

Contributing Authors: Melissa Levin
Effects of Participation in a Prison-Based Dog Training Program on Incarcerated Women
Authors: Lommel Sweder Ellen , Abel Regina A. D. , Stromsland Rachel
Published: August 2021

Date Presented Accepted for AOTA INSPIRE 2021 but unable to be presented due to online event limitations.

Women who participated in a prison-based dog-training program (DTP) showed significant changes on some measures that may correlate to recidivism. There were also some changes in the control group that should be further explored. These results support the use of standardized DTPs in prison rehabilitation, but the long-term outcomes should continue to be examined. OTs in this setting may use DTPs as one tool to promote occupational and psychosocial well-being.

Primary Author and Speaker: Ellen Lommel Sweder

Contributing Authors: Regina A. D. Abel, Rachel Stromsland
Antibullying Interventions for Autistic Students: A Systematic Review
Authors: Njelesani Janet , Samaan Christina M.
Published: August 2021

Date Presented Accepted for AOTA INSPIRE 2021 but unable to be presented due to online event limitations.

As part of the school health team, OTs should implement antibullying interventions, because bullying has a significant impact on students' participation in school occupations. The purpose of this systematic review was to examine interventions to reduce school bullying of students with autism. Social–emotional learning and social skills training interventions were found to be the most effective in decreasing bullying.

Primary Author and Speaker: Janet Njelesani

Additional Authors and Speakers: Christina M. Samaan
Impact of Ready to Learn and Play Framework on Occupational Performance for Children With Autism
Authors: Leinfuss Janis , Ohara Erin
Published: August 2021

Date Presented Accepted for AOTA INSPIRE 2021 but unable to be presented due to online event limitations.

Individuals with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) often have sensory processing difficulties that impact their occupations. Data were analyzed comparing SCOPE scores at pre- and posttest for children receiving standard-care OT or Ready to Learn and Play (RtLP) framework plus standard care. The intervention group showed statistically significant improvement in SCOPE scores over the control group. The RtLP framework shows promise as an evidence-based tool to positively impact the occupational performance of students with ASD.

Primary Author and Speaker: Janis Leinfuss

Additional Authors and Speakers: Erin Ohara
Effect of Hippotherapy on Sensory Integration Among Children With Autism Spectrum Disorder: A Pilot Study
Authors: Cotton Glen S.
Published: August 2021

Date Presented Accepted for AOTA INSPIRE 2021 but unable to be presented due to online event limitations.

Equine-assisted OT, or hippotherapy, is considered a viable approach to treating children with autism spectrum disorder. The findings of a pilot study examining the effect of an 8-session intervention on sensory integration among five children resulted in overall improved sensory integration. Analysis of parent perspectives revealed improved adaptive responses among the children when applying higher level skills in occupational contexts outside of therapy.

Primary Author and Speaker: Glen S. Cotton
Adopting Strategy Training to Stroke Survivors: A Cross-Country Ethnographic Study in Taiwan and the United States
Authors: Chang Feng-Hang , Kersey Jessica , Wu Chao-Yi , Shih Minmei , Fields Beth , BCG OTR/L , Skidmore Elizabeth
Published: August 2021

Date Presented Accepted for AOTA INSPIRE 2021 but unable to be presented due to online event limitations.

We examined similarities and differences in cultural values, beliefs, and experiences between OTs in Taiwan and the United States with respect to the delivery of a strategy-training intervention approach to stroke survivors. Findings of this study increase understanding of the distinctions between strategy training and traditional rehabilitation practice and highlight the potential factors that may affect the delivery of strategy training to stroke survivors in different cultural contexts.

Primary Author and Speaker: Feng-Hang Chang

Contributing Authors: Jessica Kersey, Chao-Yi Wu, Minmei Shih, Beth Fields, and Elizabeth Skidmore
The First Years Inventory (FYI 3.1): Structure as a Measure of Sensory Regulation and Social Communication in Children Between 6 and 18 Months
Authors: Sideris John , Chen Yun-Ju , Watson Linda , Crais Elizabeth , Baranek Grace
Published: August 2021

Date Presented Accepted for AOTA INSPIRE 2021 but unable to be presented due to online event limitations.

This paper tests the structure of the First Years Inventory (FYI 3.1), a measure of social communication (SC) and sensory regulation (SR) and whether the structure varies over age; data collection was done on a community sample of 1,893 children between 8 and 16 months old. Results provided support for eight factors, three SC and five SR. There is evidence that the overall structure holds over the range of ages assessed, with some variability in factor loadings and between-factor correlations.

Primary Author and Speaker: John Sideris

Contributing Authors: Yun-Ju Chen, Linda Watson, Elizabeth Crais, and Grace Baranek
Effect of Bilateral Alternating Tactile Stimulation on Sleep in Children With Sensory Over-Responsivity
Authors: Reynolds Stacey , Pou Kaelah , Kidney Emily , McGhee Katherine , Bouley Heather Pruyn
Published: August 2021

Date Presented Accepted for AOTA INSPIRE 2021 but unable to be presented due to online event limitations.

Sensory over-responsivity (SOR) is associated with increased arousal levels and decreased quality of sleep. TouchPoints are wearable devices that deliver alternating bilateral tactile stimulation. The manufacturers claim that TouchPoints interfere with the brain’s stress response, leading to a decrease in arousal levels and improvements in sleep and self-regulation. The purpose of this study was to examine the effectiveness of TouchPoints on improving sleep quality in children with SOR.

Primary Author and Speaker: Stacey Reynolds

Additional Authors and Speakers: Kaelah Pou, Emily Kidney

Contributing Authors: Katherine McGhee, Heather Pruyn Bouley
Adapting the Community Aging in Place, Advancing Better Living for Elders Program to Include Care Partners
Authors: Fields Beth , Toto Pamela , Ennis Molly , Yanes Caylee
Published: August 2021

Date Presented Accepted for AOTA INSPIRE 2021 but unable to be presented due to online event limitations.

Many evidence-based home and community programs designed to support aging in place do not include care partners, including the well-known Community Aging in Place, Advancing Better Living for Elders (CAPABLE) program. How OT practitioners can include care partners in CAPABLE and which strategies may work best for care partners are currently being explored. This presentation will discuss recent evidence on how to adapt CAPABLE to include care partners.

Primary Author and Speaker: Beth Fields

Additional Authors and Speakers: Pamela Toto

Contributing Authors: Molly Ennis, Caylee Yanes
A Trampoline Exercise Group: Feasibility, Implementation, and Outcomes
Authors: Schoen Sarah A. , Ferrari Vincentia , Spielmann Virginia
Published: August 2021

Date Presented Accepted for AOTA INSPIRE 2021 but unable to be presented due to online event limitations.

Trampoline exercise is a movement-based program that has been proposed as beneficial for children with autism or sensory integration and processing challenges. This session shares data from a pretest–posttest study documenting motor and psychosocial improvements in children who participated in a structured trampoline exercise group. Results suggest this is a potentially effective school-based or community-based method to address both the motor and the social needs of these children.

Primary Author and Speaker: Sarah A. Schoen

Additional Authors and Speakers: Vincentia Ferrari, Virginia Spielmann
Usability and Reliability of the Pediatric Evaluation of Disability Inventory-Patient Reported Outcome (PEDI-PRO) Software Interface for Youth With DD
Authors: Kramer Jessica , Schwartz Ariel E. , Greenberg Kimberly
Published: August 2021

Date Presented 04/9/21

The Pediatric Evaluation of Disability Inventory-Patient Reported Outcome (PEDI-PRO) is a self-report of functional performance designed for transition-age youth with developmental disabilities (DD) ages 14–22. We evaluated the usability of the PEDI-PRO software in clinical practice and established the reliability and accessibility of the PEDI-PRO user interface. Results indicate that the PEDI-PRO software is easy to use in clinical practice, and the accessibility features appear to support reliable reporting of daily activities, social–cognitive, and mobility function by youth with DD.

Primary Author and Speaker: Jessica Kramer
Development and Validation of an Observational Assessment of Upper Extremity Functioning in Children With Bilateral Cerebral Palsy
Authors: Sarafian Amanda , Dimitropoulou Katherine , Chatterji Madhabi , Gordon Andrew
Published: August 2021

Date Presented Accepted for AOTA INSPIRE 2021 but unable to be presented due to online event limitations.

The Hand–Object Observation Tool is a valid systematic observational tool developed to measure upper extremity functioning in children with bilateral cerebral palsy. Using a valid systematic strategy to observe hand–object interaction during daily activities provides clinicians with the much-needed information regarding upper extremity function and optimal object placement to facilitate hand use, task completion, and participation in daily activities.

Primary Author and Speaker: Amanda Sarafian

Contributing Authors: Katherine Dimitropoulou, Madhabi Chatterji, and Andrew Gordon
Investigating Student Satisfaction and Perception in Clinical Reasoning Skills With Simulated Case-Based Learning as a Level I Fieldwork Experience
Authors: Mattila Amy , Dwyer DeIuliis Elizabeth , Martin Retta , Casile Emily
Published: August 2021

Date Presented Accepted for AOTA INSPIRE 2021 but unable to be presented due to online event limitations.

Simulation as a Level I fieldwork (FW) has not been widely studied in OT. This presentation will portray student satisfaction outcomes from a 1-week Level I FW using the Simucase™ platform. This descriptive study investigated students' satisfaction with simulated case-based learning and their perception of clinical reasoning skill development compared with paper case scenarios. Students showed a statistically significant change in debrief and reflection, clinical reasoning, and clinical learning (p < .05).

Primary Author and Speaker: Amy Mattila

Additional Authors and Speakers: Elizabeth Dwyer DeIuliis

Contributing Authors: Retta Martin, Emily Casile