bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Hospital volunteerism as human resource solution: Motivation for both volunteers and the public health sector
Authors: Lourens Guinevere M. , Daniels-Felix Danielle K.
Published: August 2017

Background: A volunteer programme with 50 registered volunteers was established in 2007 at a secondary-level public, semi-rural regional hospital in the Cape Winelands, South Africa. This was a rapid response to the extensive renovations and system changes brought about by the hospital revitalisation initiated in 2006 and the resultant expanded services, which required additional human resources. This study describes the hospital volunteer programme and provides hospital administrators with practical planning guidance for hospital volunteer programme implementation.Purpose: The purpose of this study is to (1) describe the outcomes of the hospital volunteer programme implementation intervention and (2) to make sound recommendations for volunteer programme implementation.Methodology and approach: A qualitative case-study methodology was employed using purposive sampling as a technique. Participants were recruited from a public hospital in the Western Cape. A case-study design was applied to explore the hospital volunteer programme implementation. In-depth interviews and a focus group discussion with thematic content analysis of transcripts as well as document reviews were conducted to conclude the study during 2015. The key participants were individually interviewed and included two members of the hospital management, two volunteers and one volunteer coordinator. A focus group discussion consisting of three volunteers was also conducted.Findings: The findings of this study indicate that a volunteer programme can meet needs and be a motivational force for both the individual volunteer and the organisation. However, it requires co-ordination and some secure funding to remain sustainable. Such a programme holds huge benefits in terms of human resource supplementation, organisational development, as well as the possibility of gainful employment for the previously unemployed.Practical implications: In practice, a health service contemplating a volunteer programme should develop criteria for recruitment and selection of volunteers, accompanied by the necessary documentation for applications. A coordinator of the volunteer service needs to be identified. Volunteers will need to be orientated, given access to in-service training and supervised. Consideration needs to be given to risk management of vicarious liability by developing a code of conduct, clear roles and responsibilities, managing staff and volunteer relationships and providing emergency care for injuries while on duty as a volunteer.
Between a rock and a hard place: Management and implementation teams’ expectations of project managers in an agile information systems delivery environment
Authors: Nkukwana Songezo , Terblanche Nicky H.D.
Published: August 2017

Background: To address the low success rate in information system (IS) projects, organisations in South Africa are adopting agile implementation methodologies. Agile delivery environments advocate an iterative approach where autonomous, self-organising teams share project management (PM) activities. This encroaches on the traditional project manager role. Are project managers still relevant in agile delivery environments and how should they adapt?Objectives: This case study investigated how project managers could adapt to agile IS implementation environments to remain relevant. Specifically, the views of their key stakeholders (the management and implementation teams) were elicited to provide insights into what is expected from agile project managers.Method: A qualitative, inductive content analysis approach using purposive sampling was used to identify 13 participants (comprising management and implementation team members) within a large South African insurance company. Semi-structured interviews were conducted with all participants.Results: The management and implementation teams agreed that PM remains highly relevant in an agile environment for ensuring project governance including delivery, risk management, reporting and budgeting. There was, however, disagreement between the management and implementation teams on project management interaction with the implementation team. Management preferred a command and control type project manager, while the implementation team favoured a more inclusive, facilitative PM style.Conclusion: To remain viable in an agile IS project implementation environment within large corporates, project managers need to be aware of what various stakeholders expect of them. They need to retain some of the classic PM functions while adapting to the interpersonal and collaborative requirements of the agile way.
Spherical DG-functors
Authors: Anno Rina , Logvinenko Timothy
Published: August 2017

For two DG-categories A and B we define the notion of a
spherical
Morita quasi-functor

\mathcal A \to \mathcal B

. We construct its associated autoequivalences: the
twist

T \in \mathrm {Aut} \mathcal D(\mathcal B)

and the
cotwist

F \in \mathrm {Aut} \mathcal D(\mathcal A)

. We give sufficiency criteria for a quasi-functor to be spherical and for the twists associated to a collection of spherical quasi-functors to braid. Using the framework of DG-enhanced triangulated categories, we translate all of the above to Fourier–Mukai transforms between the derived categories of algebraic varieties. This is a broad generalisation of the results on spherical objects in [ST01] and on spherical functors in [Ann07]. In fact, this paper replaces [Ann07], which has a fatal gap in the proof of its main theorem. Though conceptually correct, the proof was impossible to fix within the framework of triangulated categories.
The almost Borel structure of surface diffeomorphisms, Markov shifts and their factors
Authors: Boyle Mike , Buzzi Jérôme
Published: August 2017

Extending work of Hochman, we study the almost-Borel structure, i.e., the nonatomic invariant probability measures, of symbolic systems and surface diffeomorphisms.

We first classify Markov shifts and characterize them as strictly universal with respect to a natural family of classes of Borel systems. We then study their continuous factors showing that a low entropy part is almost-Borel isomorphic to a Markov shift but that the remaining part is much more diverse, even for finite-to-one factors. However, we exhibit a new condition which we call 'Bowen type‘ which gives complete control of those factors.

This last result applies to and was motivated by the symbolic covers of Sarig. We find complete numeric invariants for Borel isomorphism of

C^{1+}

surface diffeomorphisms modulo zero entropy measures; for those admitting a totally ergodic measure of positive (not necessarily maximal) entropy, we get a classification up to almost-Borel isomorphism.
Representation homology, Lie algebra cohomology and the derived Harish-Chandra homomorphism
Authors: Berest Yuri , Felder Giovanni , Patotski Sasha , Ramadoss Ajay C. , Willwacher Thomas
Published: August 2017

We study the derived representation scheme DRep

_n(A)

parametrizing the

n

-dimensional representations of an associative algebra

A

over a field of characteristic zero. We show that the homology of DRep

_n(A)

is isomorphic to the Chevalley–Eilenberg homology of the current Lie coalgebra

\mathfrak {gl}_n^*(\bar{C})

defined over a Koszul dual coalgebra of

A

. This gives a conceptual explanation to some of the main results of [BKR] and [BR], relating them (via Koszul duality) to classical theorems on (co)homology of current Lie algebras

\mathfrak {gl}_n(A)

. We extend the above isomorphism to representation schemes of Lie algebras: for a finite-dimensional reductive Lie algebra

\mathfrak g

, we define the derived affine scheme DRep

_{\mathfrak g}(\mathfrak a)

parametrizing the representations (in

\mathfrak g

) of a Lie algebra

\mathfrak{a}

; we show that the homology of DRep_

{\mathfrak g}(\mathfrak a)

is isomorphic to the Chevalley–Eilenberg homology of the Lie coalgebra

\mathfrak g^*(\bar{C})

, where

C

is a cocommutative DG coalgebra Koszul dual to the Lie algebra

\mathfrak a

. We construct a canonical DG algebra map

\Phi_{\mathfrak g}(\mathfrak a): \mathrm {DRep}_{\mathfrak g}(\mathfrak a)^G \to \mathrm {DRep}_{\mathfrak h}(\mathfrak a)^W

, relating the

G

-invariant part of representation homology of a Lie algebra

\mathfrak a

in

\mathfrak g

to the

W

-invariant part of representation homology of

\mathfrak a

in a Cartan subalgebra of

\mathfrak g

. We call this map the derived Harish-Chandra homomorphism as it is a natural homological extension of the classical Harish-Chandra restriction map.

We conjecture that, for a two-dimensional abelian Lie algebra

\mathfrak{a}

, the derived Harish-Chandra homomorphism is a quasi-isomorphism. We provide some evidence for this conjecture, including proofs for

\mathfrak {gl}_2

and

\mathfrak {sl}_2

as well as for

\mathfrak {gl}_n, \mathfrak {sl}_n, \mathfrak{so}_n

and

\mathfrak{sp}_{2n}

in the inductive limit as

n \to \infty

. For any complex reductive Lie algebra

\mathfrak g

, we compute the Euler characteristic of DRep

_{\mathfrak g}(\mathfrak a)^G

in terms of matrix integrals over

G

and compare it to the Euler characteristic of DRep

_{\mathfrak h}(\mathfrak a)^W

. This yields an interesting combinatorial identity, which we prove for

\mathfrak {gl}_n

and

\mathfrak{sl}_n

(for all

n

). Our identity is analogous to the classical Macdonald identity, and our quasi-isomorphism conjecture is analogous to the strong Macdonald conjecture proposed in [Ha1, F] and proved in [FGT]. We explain this analogy by giving a new homological interpretation of Macdonald's conjectures in terms of derived representation schemes, parallel to our Harish-Chandra quasi-isomorphism conjecture.
Presenting the Research Track Abstracts From the 2017 AOTA Annual Conference & Centennial Celebration
Authors: Harvison Neil
Published: August 2017

Each year, the American Occupational Therapy Association publishes an online supplement to the American Journal of Occupational Therapy consisting of the “research track” abstracts of presentations at the AOTA Annual Conference & Expo. The abstracts are in five categories: (1) assessment and measurement, (2) basic research, (3) health services research and education, (4) prevention and intervention, and (5) translational research. The current supplement consists of 321 abstracts presented over 4 days, March 30 to April 2, 2017.
The Impact of a Multidisciplinary Team on Acute Geriatric Patients After a Femur Fracture
Authors: Wilson Amanda , Norris Traci , Foster Lindsey , Royal Catherine , Tymkew Heidi , Klinkenberg Dean
Published: August 2017

Date Presented 3/30/2017

This study describes a geriatric population at a medical center admitted for femur fracture to determine the impact of a multidisciplinary team specializing in geriatric trauma. Results show a significant increase in utilization of occupational therapy services and cognitive assessment and a decrease in length of stay.

Primary Author and Speaker: Amanda Wilson

Contributing Authors: Traci Norris, Lindsey Foster, Catherine Royal, Heidi Tymkew, Dean Klinkenberg
The Relationship Between Executive Function and Functional Mobility in Subacute Stroke Patients
Authors: Marandi Anita , Bassignani Michelle , Mastrogiovanni Andrea , Batistick-Aufox Holly , O’Dell Michael , Toglia Joan
Published: August 2017

Date Presented 3/30/2017

This study explores the relationship between screenings of executive function and measures of functional mobility in subacute stroke patients. Preliminary findings suggest that some functional mobility measures have greater associations with cognitive measures than others.

Primary Author and Speaker: Anita Marandi

Additional Authors and Speakers: Michelle Bassignani, Andrea Mastrogiovanni

Contributing Authors: Holly Batistick-Aufox, Michael O’Dell, Joan Toglia
Perspectives on Interprofessional Education: Students and Faculty Weigh In
Authors: Lambdin-Pattavina Carol Ann , Voyles Cheryl , Razla Sharon , Pace Josh , Beauchamp Danielle
Published: August 2017

Date Presented 3/30/2017

Interprofessional education is a critical precursor to interprofessional practice. This research study examined both the supports and barriers to effective interprofessional efforts as perceived by both faculty and students across a variety of health care-related programs.

Primary Author and Speaker: Carol Ann Lambdin-Pattavina

Additional Authors and Speakers: Cheryl Voyles, Sharon Razla

Contributing Authors: Josh Pace, Danielle Beauchamp
Positive Factors Contributing to Greater Role Participation and Satisfaction With Maternal Participation for Mothers With Multiple Sclerosis
Authors: Farber Ruth S. , Tyszka Andrea , Kern Margaret , Brusilovskiy Eugene
Published: August 2017

Date Presented 3/30/2017

This presentation demonstrates the effects of environmental and personal factors from positive psychology that contribute to increased role participation and satisfaction with maternal participation of mothers with multiple sclerosis. Practical ways to facilitate these factors are discussed.

Primary Author and Speaker: Ruth S. Farber

Additional Authors and Speakers: Andrea Tyszka

Contributing Authors: Margaret Kern, Eugene Brusilovskiy
Assessment of Gaze Responses of Children With Cerebral Palsy and Cerebral Visual Impairment: Implementation of a Computerized Video Coding System
Authors: Ferziger Naomi
Published: August 2017

Date Presented 3/30/2017

This study employed a precise methodology to measure the visual abilities of children with cerebral palsy and cerebral visual impairment. Unique patterns of response to unimodal and bimodal sensory stimuli were identified. The results provide a foundation for evidence-based interventions for multiply challenged children.

Primary Author and Speaker: Naomi Ferziger
Use of Electrophysical Agents to Maximize Clinical Outcomes in Older Adults
Authors: Brogley Kevin , Freeman Lynn , Edney Angela
Published: August 2017

Date Presented 3/30/2017

Traditional occupation-based interventions plus electrophysical agents (EPAs) can enhance functional outcomes while containing costs. This study demonstrates that EPAs can significantly improve the client factors and performance skills necessary for obtaining wellness in human occupation.

Primary Author and Speaker: Kevin Brogley

Additional Authors and Speakers: Lynn Freeman, Angela Edney
The Participation of Young Children With Cerebral Palsy: Relationship to Child, Environmental, and Family Factors
Authors: Morress Claire , Ito Max , Winkler Sandra , Adams Jilda Vargus
Published: August 2017

Date Presented 3/30/2017

This study examined the degree to which child, family, and environmental factors influence participation in young children with cerebral palsy. Findings suggest that when substantial family and environmental supports are present, participation is largely explained by gross motor impairment and age.

Primary Author and Speaker: Claire Morress

Contributing Authors: Max Ito, Sandra Winkler, Jilda Vargus Adams
Telerehabilitation and Virtual Gaming in a School-Based Setting for At-Risk Youth
Authors: Gibbs Varleisha , Benham Sara , Abraham Jennifer , Mathew Julie
Published: August 2017

Date Presented 3/30/2017

This case study explored the efficacy of telerehabilitation in a private school–based setting for two at-risk youths. Both children improved overall performance within their environments. Timocco software was a successful method of telerehabilitation in the at-risk school environment.

Primary Author and Speaker: Varleisha Gibbs

Additional Authors and Speakers: Sara Benham

Contributing Authors: Jennifer Abraham, Julie Mathew
MOBI: An Interprofessional Mobile Application for Teaching Use of Ambulatory Assistive Devices
Authors: Giles Amanda K. , Kraft Sara , Henderson Ruth
Published: August 2017

Date Presented 3/30/2017

Course participants will learn about the time, skills, and resources necessary to develop, integrate, and evaluate the effectiveness of a mobile application within a lab course. Outcomes revealed that using the app in a flipped lab can maximize hands-on time and increase student satisfaction.

Primary Author and Speaker: Amanda K. Giles

Contributing Authors: Sara Kraft, Ruth Henderson
Neurophysiological Correlates of Sensory-Based Subtypes in Autism
Authors: DeBoth Kelle , Reynolds Stacey , Lane Shelly J. , Carretta Henry , Lane Alison E. , Schaaf Roseann C.
Published: August 2017

Date Presented 3/30/2017

Substantial heterogeneity within the population of children with autism suggests possible sensory subtypes that may help to explain behavioral differences. This study considers objective neurophysiological measurements in response to sensory exposure as a means to better characterize such subtypes.

Primary Author and Speaker: Kelle DeBoth

Contributing Authors: Stacey Reynolds, Shelly J. Lane, Henry Carretta, Alison E. Lane, Roseann C. Schaaf
Do Resilience and Stress Correlate in College Students?
Authors: Holle Katharine
Published: August 2017

Date Presented 3/30/2017

This study aimed to determine if relationship status, minority status, or working while in college impacted stress or resilience in college students. This topic will improve understanding of how resilience and stress relate to the personality characteristics and mental health of students.

Primary Author and Speaker: Katharine Holle
Metabolic Equivalents of the Activity Card Sort: A Coding Study
Authors: McLaren Jaye , Tickle-Degnen Linda
Published: August 2017

Date Presented 3/30/2017

The study establishes reliable metabolic equivalent values for the items of the Activity Card Sort. These assigned values may assist occupational therapists working with older adults to offer more targeted strategies and compensation assistance so older adults can continue participating in valued activities.

Primary Author and Speaker: Jaye McLaren

Contributing Authors: Linda Tickle-Degnen
Motor Performance of Children With Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder in Fourth to Sixth Grades: Differences Among Subtypes
Authors: Yang Chien-Ying , Howe Tsu-Hsin
Published: August 2017

Date Presented 3/30/2017

The aim of this study is to investigate motor performance in children with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). The findings regarding specific challenges in motor skills among children with different subtypes of ADHD will assist therapists to better understand and address these deficits in providing precise intervention.

Primary Author and Speaker: Chien-Ying Yang

Contributing Authors: Tsu-Hsin Howe
Exploring the Relationship Between the Weight of a Shoulder Purse and Symptoms in the Upper Body
Authors: Cutshall Tori , Mihelcic Edward
Published: August 2017

Date Presented 3/30/2017

Women (ages 18–79 yr) were surveyed to evaluate their upper-body symptoms associated with carrying a shoulder purse. The significant results will promote awareness of this risk in the field of occupational therapy and prevent further upper-body injuries that may limit occupational performance.

Primary Author and Speaker: Tori Cutshall

Contributing Authors: Edward Mihelcic
Supports and Barriers to Establishing and Sustaining Service Learning Partnerships to Facilitate Student Learning
Authors: Watson Julie , Collins Kayla , Marazita Inti , Poojary Prerna
Published: August 2017

Date Presented 3/30/2017

This qualitative study investigated the supports and barriers to establishing and sustaining community-based service learning projects. Understanding the factors that affect use of service learning as an educational tool is essential to establishing best practices in occupational therapy education.

Primary Author and Speaker: Julie Watson

Additional Authors and Speakers: Kayla Collins, Inti Marazita, Prerna Poojary
Occupations of Young Adults With Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities: From Their Perspective
Authors: Persons Kimberley , Schraeder Rachel , Reeb Alyssa , Aldrich Lee , Moretta Brittany , McAndrew Emma , Luker Melanie
Published: August 2017

Date Presented 3/30/2017

This session reports findings from survey research studying the current and desired occupations and community-based resources following secondary education for young adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities.

Primary Author and Speaker: Kimberley Persons

Additional Authors and Speakers: Rachel Schraeder, Alyssa Reeb, Lee Aldrich, Brittany Moretta, Emma McAndrew, Melanie Luker

Contributing Authors:
Workplace Discrimination and Visual Impairment: Still a Concern After the Americans With Disabilities Act Amendments Act
Authors: Victor Callie , Copolillo Al , Pawluk Dianne , Gary Kelli Williams , Thacker Leroy
Published: August 2017

Date Presented 3/30/2017

People with visual impairments experienced workplace discrimination, yet most of the charges were not substantiated by the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, indicating the need for targeted education and advocacy for this vulnerable population to achieve parity with their non–visually disabled peers in the workplace.

Primary Author and Speaker: Callie Victor

Contributing Authors: Callie Victor, Dianne Pawluk, Kelli Williams Gary, Leroy Thacker II
Developing Inclusive School Communities: An Expanded Role for School-Based Occupational Therapy
Authors: Artale-Morgante Michele , Seruya Francine M.
Published: August 2017

Date Presented 3/31/2017

This qualitative study explored perceptions of students in inclusive classrooms. Results indicated that students relied on paraprofessionals rather than teachers to support learning. Conclusions point to expanded roles for occupational therapy in professional training and development of inclusive school communities.

Primary Author and Speaker: Michele Artale-Morgante

Contributing Authors: Francine M. Seruya
A Transdisciplinary Team Model for School-Based Sensorimotor Programming
Authors: GreissHess Laura , Czuleger Brooke , Garnica Emily , Phung Jessica , Rzepka Maciej
Published: August 2017

Date Presented 3/31/2017

This qualitative research proposes a model for transdisciplinary team collaboration and sensorimotor program implementation in special education for adolescents with autism spectrum disorder, intellectual disabilities, or both. This new model will advance school-based occupational therapy practice.

Primary Author and Speaker: Laura GreissHess

Contributing Authors: Brooke Czuleger, Emily Garnica, Jessica Phung, Maciej Rzepka
“Taking My Territory Back”: Narrative Exposure of the Value of Noncompliance in Healing and Recovery Following Stroke
Authors: Gray Julie McLaughlin
Published: August 2017

Date Presented 3/31/2017

Findings are presented from a longitudinal case history of a stroke survivor’s experiences during her 1st year of recovery. Specific findings related to the significance of “going against” medical advice to her process of recovery are highlighted. Compliance as an occupational therapy concept is questioned.

Primary Author and Speaker: Julie McLaughlin Gray
Feasibility of a Virtual Reality Interface for Shaping Compensation During Motor Rehabilitation
Authors: Foreman Matthew , Engsberg Jack R.
Published: August 2017

Date Presented 3/31/2017

A custom virtual reality interface was designed to elicit high doses of reaching movements while shaping trunk compensations through real-time feedback. Through a small feasibility study, it was shown to be usable, motivating, engaging, and safe as the basis of a motor intervention.

Primary Author and Speaker: Matthew Foreman

Contributing Authors: Jack R. Engsberg
The Effectiveness of Early Active Mobilization in Zone II Flexor Tendon Repair Rehabilitation: A Systematic Review
Authors: Beribak Amy , Jewell Vanessa , Ukey Frankey
Published: August 2017

Date Presented 3/31/2017

This systematic review identified that early active mobilization rehabilitation protocols, when used in the clinic and as home exercise, result in overall good to excellent return of function in upper extremities that sustained Zone II flexor tendon repairs.

Primary Author and Speaker: Amy Beribak

Additional Authors and Speakers: Vanessa Jewell

Contributing Authors: Frankey Ukey
An Exploration of the Role of Sensory-Based Theory in School-Based Occupational Therapy
Authors: Roach Meghan , Breisinger Emily , Benson Jeryl
Published: August 2017

Date Presented 3/31/2017

This mixed-design study explores the prevalence and role of sensory-based interventions in school-based occupational therapy. This study contributes to a greater awareness of the prevalence and trends of current sensory-based interventions used by school-based occupational therapists.

Primary Author and Speaker: Meghan Roach

Additional Authors and Speakers: Emily Breisinger, Jeryl Benson
Fathers’ Lived Experiences With a Child With Autism Spectrum Disorder: A Phenomenological Study
Authors: Conlon Katie , Herlache-Pretzer Ellen , Braun Molly , Gallo Allison , Vincke Jordan , Brewer Lisa , Gafni-Lachter Liat
Published: August 2017

Date Presented 3/31/2017

This study examined the lived experiences of fathers of children with autism spectrum disorder in regard to how occupational therapy helped facilitate their involvement with their children. Major findings include recognizing their unique role, positive influence of activity, and the value of therapists as facilitators.

Primary Author and Speaker: Katie Conlon

Additional Authors and Speakers: Ellen Herlache-Pretzer

Contributing Authors: Molly Braun, Allison Gallo, Jordan Vincke, Lisa Brewer, Liat Gafni-Lachter
Impact on Quality of Life Following the Implantable Miniature Telescope Procedure: A Mixed-Method Pilot Study
Authors: Boehne Tara , Jewell Vanessa
Published: August 2017

Date Presented 3/31/2017

Individuals with end-stage age-related macular degeneration were surveyed regarding the impact of the Implantable Miniature Telescope procedure on quality of life and treatment satisfaction. A reliance on previous coping strategies was shown to have a positive influence on both variables.

Primary Author and Speaker: Tara Boehne

Additional Authors and Speakers: Vanessa Jewell
Chronic Pain Patients’ Perceptions of Treatments That Decrease Pain and Increase Function
Authors: Jehl Emily , Solger Erin , Weaver Crysta , Oliveira Debora , Kornblau Barbara , Mbiza Sarah , Alexander Aurelia
Published: August 2017

Date Presented 3/31/2017

This qualitative study explored chronic pain patients’ perceptions of treatment interventions that work to decrease their pain and increase their occupational performance, in order to further incorporate treatments that work into occupational therapy practice and ensure client centeredness.

Primary Author and Speaker: Emily Jehl

Additional Authors and Speakers: Erin Solger, Crysta Weaver

Contributing Authors: Debora Oliveira, Barbara Kornblau, Sarah Mbiza, Aurelia Alexander
Quality of Life Perspectives Within the Dyad of Persons With Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis and Caregivers
Authors: Johnson Stephanie , Faulkner Katie , Alonso Bryant , Jones Haley , Monroe Britton , Lehman Leigh , Kearney Pamalyn
Published: August 2017

Date Presented 3/31/2017

This study compared quality of life (QOL) perspectives between persons with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (PALS) and their caregivers (CG). Results revealed QOL perspective differences between PALS and CG, especially for mental domains; awareness of differences is vital to providing holistic care.

Primary Author and Speaker: Stephanie Johnson

Additional Authors and Speakers: Katie Faulkner, Bryant Alonso, Haley Jones, Britton Monroe, Leigh Lehman, Pamalyn Kearney
The Functionality of the Biomechanical Prosthetic Finger When Compared to Standardized and Nonstandardized Assessments
Authors: Denham Susan , Hawkins Taylor , Johnson Kelsey , Rhoads Jenna , Sims Sara
Published: August 2017

Date Presented 3/31/2017

The purpose of this study was to examine the functionality of the biomechanical prosthetic finger. The researchers believe this study provides therapists with evidence to support using this prosthetic as an option for clients with digit amputations.

Primary Author and Speaker: Susan Denham

Additional Authors and Speakers: Taylor Hawkins, Kelsey Johnson, Jenna Rhoads, Sara Sims
The Convergent Validity of the Jebsen Hand Function Test and Perdue Pegboard Test in Adults With Schizophrenia
Authors: Jih Alice , Branch Myra , Fraser Michaela , Jung Heesun , Morgan Brooke , Nilsen Dawn M. , Mullen Elaine , Gutman Sharon
Published: August 2017

Date Presented 3/31/2017

This study examines the use of a performance-based assessment to detect functional hand deficits in persons with schizophrenia. The Jebsen Hand Function Test may have value as an objective measure of hand function in this population, allowing occupational therapists to provide more comprehensive treatment.

Primary Author and Speaker: Alice Jih

Additional Authors and Speakers: Myra Branch, Michaela Fraser, Heesun Jung, Brooke Morgan

Contributing Authors: Dawn M. Nilsen, Elaine Mullen, Sharon Gutman
Investigating Occupational Therapy Using Upper-Extremity Electrical Stimulation in Patients With Spinal Cord Injury
Authors: Dionne Timothy , Lenker James
Published: August 2017

Date Presented 3/31/2017

This presentation reports the findings from a survey of 63 occupational therapists who used electrical stimulation when treating patients with spinal cord injury. The study findings offer a snapshot of an emerging intervention area that is not yet standardized.

Primary Author and Speaker: Timothy Dionne

Contributing Authors: James Lenker
Validity and Reliability of the Hippotherapy Evaluation and Assessment Tool
Authors: Shotwell Mary , Weissman-Miller Deborah , Malone Tara , O’Kelley Brooke , Post Elizabeth , Alvarado Irma
Published: August 2017

Date Presented 3/31/2017

The benefits of hippotherapy include posture, dynamic motor skills, sensory processing, and psychosocial factors. Debuse, Gibb, and Chandler (2009) suggested limited evidence supporting hippotherapy; no common assessment tool exists. This presentation will share research about a newly developed assessment.

Primary Author and Speaker: Mary Shotwell

Contributing Authors: Deborah Weissman-Miller, Tara Malone, Brooke O’Kelley, Elizabeth Post, Irma Alvarado
Effectiveness of Occupational Therapy Interventions for Adults With Osteoarthritis: A Systematic Review
Authors: Poole Janet , Makena Bebe , Siegel Patricia , Velasco Erika , Latham Autumn , Quinlan Jesse
Published: August 2017

Date Presented 3/31/2017

This session discusses the effectiveness of interventions within the scope of occupational therapy practice to address occupational performance, pain, fatigue, and depression in persons with osteoarthritis.

Primary Author and Speaker: Janet Poole

Additional Authors and Speakers: Bebe Makena, Patricia Siegel, Erika Velasco, Autumn Latham, Jesse Quinlan
Factors That Lead Occupational Therapists to Enter Private Practice: An Ongoing Mixed-Methods Design
Authors: Powers Jordan , Weldon Sarah , Decker Thomas , Edberg Ashley , Methipara Emil
Published: August 2017

Date Presented 3/31/2017

Research in private practice can positively shape the future of the profession by promoting advancement and leadership. A survey with an optional interview was emailed. Data show that many private practitioners opened businesses to have the freedom to practice occupational therapy how they wanted.

Primary Author and Speaker: Jordan Powers

Additional Authors and Speakers: Sarah Weldon

Contributing Authors: Thomas Decker, Ashley Edberg, Emil Methipara
How Typically Developing Students Perceive Social Inclusion of Children With Different Abilities: A Scoping Review
Authors: Edwards Brydne , Cameron Debra , King Gillian , McPherson Amy
Published: August 2017

Date Presented 3/31/2017

This scoping review synthesizes the available evidence on typically developing students’ perspectives about social inclusion in mainstream schools and recommends classroom inclusion strategies based on these perspectives.

Primary Author and Speaker: Brydne Edwards

Contributing Authors: Debra Cameron, Gillian King, Amy McPherson
Feasibility and Effectiveness of Using Prism Adaptation Treatment to Treat Motor Function and Spatial Neglect in Stroke Survivors
Authors: Hreha Kimberly , Gillen Glen
Published: August 2017

Date Presented 3/31/2017

Stroke survivors can have spatial neglect and movement deficits. Few studies examine effects of spatial treatments on motor function or recruit people with multiple strokes. This study concluded that prism adaptation treatment is feasible and effective in improving spatial neglect and arm movement.

Primary Author and Speaker: Kimberly Hreha

Contributing Authors: Glen Gillen
Early Identification of Sensory Processing Challenges in Infants at Risk for Sensory Processing Challenges
Authors: Flanagan Joanne , Schoen Sarah , Miller Lucy Jane
Published: August 2017

Date Presented 3/31/2017

This groundbreaking pilot study found group differences between infants and toddlers at high and low risk for sensory processing disorder (SPD) and may provide valuable information for future longitudinal studies on early indicators of SPD. Results have clinical implications for occupational therapists.

Primary Author and Speaker: Joanne Flanagan

Additional Authors and Speakers: Sarah Schoen, Lucy Jane Miller
Furthering the Evidence and Clinical Practice of Constraint-Induced Movement Therapy: Effects of Multiple Treatment Epochs
Authors: Trucks Mary Rebekah , Wallace Dory , DeLuca Stephanie , Ramey Sharon
Published: August 2017

Date Presented 4/1/2017

Constraint-induced movement therapy (CIMT) is a well-known, evidence-based treatment for children with cerebral palsy with high levels of demonstrated efficacy. The aim of this study is to provide initial evidence regarding the efficacy of multiple treatment epochs of CIMT.

Primary Author and Speaker: Mary Rebekah Trucks

Additional Authors and Speakers: Dory Wallace
Ideational Praxis and Playfulness in Children With and Without Autism Spectrum Disorder
Authors: May-Benson Teresa A. , Lauchlan Caitlin B. , Salazar Monica Nicole , Polshuk Hannah , Rogers Christina , Sherman Sarah , Teasdale Alison
Published: August 2017

Date Presented 4/1/2017

This study examined ideational skills and playfulness in children with and without autism spectrum disorder (ASD). Children with ASD had poorer ideational skills than typical peers. No relation was found between ideation and playfulness. Results inform an understanding of ideational skills in children with autism.

Primary Author and Speaker: Teresa A. May-Benson

Additional Authors and Speakers: Caitlin B. Lauchlan, Monica Nicole Salazar, Hannah Polshuk, Christina Rogers, Sarah Sherman

Contributing Authors: Alison Teasdale
The Effect of Lighting on Performance of Tasks Requiring Near Vision in Older Adults
Authors: James Karen , Ito Max , Dorne Rachelle , Wright JoAnne
Published: August 2017

Date Presented 4/1/2017

The study examined the impact of lighting on occupational task performance in older adults and the effect of lighting on perceived effort during task performance. Results suggest lighting may affect performance and perceived effort in older adults performing tasks requiring near vision.

Primary Author and Speaker: Karen James

Contributing Authors: Max Ito, Rachelle Dorne, JoAnne Wright
Does the Side of Stroke Matter? An fMRI Study on the Role of Stroke Laterality on the Action Observation Network
Authors: Ito Kaori L. , Liew Sook-Lei , Garrison Kathleen Alice , Heydari Panthea , Sobhani Mona , Werner Julie , Damasio Hanna , Winstein Carolee , Aziz-Zadeh Lisa
Published: August 2017

Date Presented 4/1/2017

This poster presents an fMRI study on the role of the action observation network in stroke recovery by examining brain activity differences after left hemisphere stroke and right hemisphere stroke. Our findings suggest that the side of stroke may impact responsiveness to treatment.

Primary Author and Speaker: Kaori L. Ito

Contributing Authors: Sook-Lei Liew, Kathleen Alice Garrison, Panthea Heydari, Mona Sobhani, Julie Werner, Hanna Damasio, Carolee Winstein, Lisa Aziz-Zadeh
Psychometrics for the Home for Life Home Assessment
Authors: Lindstrom Debra , Sithong Carolyn
Published: August 2017

Date Presented 4/1/2017

The Home for Life Assessment’s interrater reliability and construct validity are presented to allow therapists to confidently use this assessment as they provide evidence-based practice. The focus of this assessment is on the barriers the environment places on a person’s safety in the home.

Primary Author and Speaker: Debra Lindstrom

Additional Authors and Speakers: Carolyn Sithong
Identification of Sensitive Outcome Measures of Participation for Children With Autism
Authors: Schaaf Roseann C. , Carroll Amy , Ridgway Elizabeth M.
Published: August 2017

Date Presented 4/1/2017

Mixed methods were used to identify valid, reliable, performance-based outcome measures for daily living skills and socialization for children ages 6–9 with ASD. We chose the best measures. Feasibility and validity testing for use in a future comparative study is under way.

Primary Author and Speaker: Roseann C. Schaaf

Additional Authors and Speakers: Amy Carroll, Elizabeth M. Ridgway
Alternative Seating Systems for Students With Attention Difficulties: A Systematic Review
Authors: Gochenour Brittany , Poskey Gail
Published: August 2017

Date Presented 4/1/2017

This systematic review appraised the effectiveness of the use of alternative seating systems for students with attention difficulty. Results provide implications for school-based therapists regarding a strategy showing promising effects for students with attention difficulty.

Primary Author and Speaker: Brittany Gochenour

Additional Authors and Speakers: Gail Poskey
A Motivational Interviewing Curriculum for Occupational Therapists in Physical Disabilities Settings to Integrate Self-Management Into Their Practice
Authors: Gecht-Silver Maureen , Peterson Elizabeth , Hammel Joy
Published: August 2017

Date Presented 4/1/2017

Motivational interviewing is a useful tool to promote partnership skills in occupational therapy practice. This presentation introduces a motivational interviewing curriculum for occupational therapy practitioners working in physical disability settings and describes results of the evaluation.

Primary Author and Speaker: Maureen Gecht-Silver

Additional Authors and Speakers: Elizabeth Peterson, Joy Hammel
Practice-Based Evidence Approach to Studying the Effectiveness of Therapeutic Listening®
Authors: Wilbarger Julia , Frick Sheila
Published: August 2017

Date Presented 4/1/2017

This paper describes the outcomes of Therapeutic Listening® (TL) in children with sensory processing disorders using a practice-based evidence approach. Outcomes indicate that TL can influence self-regulation and arousal, ADLs, social–emotional skills, and sensorimotor skills.

Primary Author and Speaker: Julia Wilbarger

Additional Authors and Speakers: Sheila Frick
Perceived Stressors and Coping in Junior, Senior, and Graduate Occupational Therapy Students: A Qualitative Analysis
Authors: Haughey Katherine , Zimmerman Sarah , Sanders Martha
Published: August 2017

Date Presented 4/1/2017

This qualitative study triangulated perceived stressors and coping strategies in 22 master’s degree in occupational therapy students. Students participated in focus groups and were asked questions to address factors contributing to stress and coping. These data may provide insight into best educational practices.

Primary Author and Speaker: Katherine Haughey

Additional Authors and Speakers: Sarah Zimmerman, Martha Sanders
Identifying Communication Behaviors That Promote Interprofessional Teamwork Among Health Care Profession Students
Authors: Perlmutter Monica , Tucker Susan , Harris Dehra , Grice Gloria R.
Published: August 2017

Date Presented 4/1/2017

The purpose of this study was to identify communication behaviors of students on an interprofessional team that impact patient and team satisfaction. Findings can be used to develop interprofessional educational experiences designed to foster team performance and quality of care.

Primary Author and Speaker: Monica Perlmutter

Additional Authors and Speakers: Susan Tucker

Contributing Authors: Dehra Harris, Gloria R. Grice
An Analysis of Parents’ Descriptions of Feeding Strategies Used for Children With Autism Spectrum Disorder
Authors: Bonsall Aaron , Stevenson Brittney , Thullen Matthew
Published: August 2017

Date Presented 3/30/2017

Parent descriptions of feeding strategies that have worked for children with autism spectrum disorder are analyzed. Separating strategies learned on their own from strategies learned from therapists provides insight into the need to take an occupational approach to addressing feeding concerns.

Primary Author and Speaker: Aaron Bonsall

Additional Author and Speaker: Brittney Stevenson

Contributing Author: Matthew Thullen
Who Shall Receive Community-Based Occupational Therapy Services? A Logistic Regression Analysis
Authors: Tsai Athena , Mao Hui-Fen , Chang Ling-Hui , Huang Wen-Ni , Wang Jye
Published: August 2017

Date Presented 3/30/2017

Two predictive models of occupational therapy referral were proposed as triage protocols for decision making in community. This finding can help occupational therapists focus on the major predictors of services, case managers make proper referrals, and third-party payers validate the appropriateness of referrals.

Primary Author and Speaker: Athena Tsai

Contributing Authors: Hui-Fen Mao, Ling-Hui Chang, Wen-Ni Huang, Jye Wang
Barriers to Reentry Into Society: Listening to Parolees' Perceptions
Authors: Stewart Casey Cromer , George-Paschal Lorrie
Published: August 2017

Date Presented 3/30/2017

Results of a phenomenological study of parolees’ barriers to community reintegration are presented. Participants were 38 nonviolent offenders living in three transitional living facilities. Their perceptions of barriers were characterized by five themes that emerged from focus group data.

Primary Author and Speaker: Casey Cromer Stewart

Additional Authors and Speakers: Lorrie George-Paschal
Sensory Characteristics of Youth at Clinical High Risk for Psychosis: Results of a Multisite Study
Authors: Downing Donna , Parham Diane , Roush Sean
Published: August 2017

Date Presented 3/30/2017

A sample (N = 292) of youths ages 12–25 at risk for psychosis were administered the Adolescent/Adult Sensory Profile during intake in a multisite research project. Significant differences were found for the high-risk group compared with low-risk youths and norms, findings that can inform treatment interventions.

Primary Author and Speaker: Donna Downing

Additional Authors and Speakers: Diane Parham, Sean Roush
The Impact of Functional, Fluid, and Crystallized Cognition on Gainful Employment of People With Neurological Disorders: A Multisite Cohort Study
Authors: Wong Alex , Chen Cynthia , Ng Sheryl H. X , Young Alexis , Heinemann Allen , Heaton Bob , Baum Carolyn
Published: August 2017

Date Presented 3/31/2017

Functional cognition assessed by occupational therapy should complement neuropsychological testing of fluid and crystallized cognition if our goal is to optimize participation in work activities. Evidence suggests functional and fluid cognition as potential targets for intervention.

Primary Author and Speaker: Alex Wong

Contributing Authors: Cynthia Chen, Sheryl H. X. Ng, Alexis Young, Allen Heinemann, Bob Heaton, Carolyn Baum
The Lived Experience of Adolescents With Chronic Pain: A Phenomenological Study
Authors: Suder Ryan , Peirce Cathy , Winston Kristin , Bazyk Susan
Published: August 2017

Date Presented 3/31/2017

The purpose of this study was to understand the lived experience of adolescents who live with chronic pain. The study found four main themes among the data. Occupational therapists can benefit from incorporating this knowledge base to improve clients’ overall quality of life and occupational performance.

Primary Author and Speaker: Ryan Suder

Contributing Authors: Cathy Peirce, Kristin Winston
Lifestyle Intervention for Adults With Spinal Cord Injury: The USC–RLANRC Pressure Ulcer Prevention Study
Authors: Clark Florence , Blanchard Jeanine , Vigen Cheryl , Carlson Michael
Published: August 2017

Date Presented 4/1/2017

We tested an occupational therapy intervention designed to prevent medically serious pressure ulcers (MSPrUs) in 232 adults with spinal cord injury. MSPrU rates did not differ between the intervention and control groups. The intractable nature of the ulcer threat and lack of power may have contributed to the null result.

Primary Author and Speaker: Florence Clark

Contributing Authors: Jeanine Blanchard, Cheryl Vigen, Michael Carlson
Occupational Engagement in Low-Income Latina Breast Cancer Survivors
Authors: Sleight Alix
Published: August 2017

Date Presented 4/1/2017

This qualitative descriptive study examines the experience of occupational engagement in nine low-income Latina breast cancer survivors and suggests the potential for occupational therapy practitioners to improve health outcomes in this population.

Primary Author and Speaker: Alix Sleight
Influence of Demographic and Socioeconomic Factors on Transitional Services for Adolescents With Intellectual Disabilities and Traumatic Brain Injury
Authors: Gary Kelli Williams , Sima Adam , Inge Katherine , Wehman Paul
Published: August 2017

Date Presented 4/1/2017

A study of youths with intellectual disability and traumatic brain injury showed no differences in receipt of transition services between minority and nonminority youths after adjusting for socioeconomic status. Informed occupational therapists can develop culturally responsive transition plans.

Primary Author and Speaker: Kelli Williams Gary

Contributing Authors: Adam Sima, Katherine Inge, Paul Wehman
Sea ice as a source of sea salt aerosol to Greenland ice cores: a model-based study
Authors: Rhodes Rachael H. , Yang Xin , Wolff Eric W. , McConnell Joseph R. , Frey Markus M.
Published: August 2017

Abstract. Growing evidence suggests that the sea ice surface is an important source of sea salt aerosol and this has significant implications for polar climate and atmospheric chemistry. It also suggests the potential to use ice core sea salt records as proxies for past sea ice extent. To explore this possibility in the Arctic region, we use a chemical transport model to track the emission, transport, and deposition of sea salt from both the open ocean and the sea ice, allowing us to assess the relative importance of each. Our results confirm the importance of sea ice sea salt (SISS) to the winter Arctic aerosol burden. For the first time, we explicitly simulate the sea salt concentrations of Greenland snow, achieving values within a factor of two of Greenland ice core records. Our simulations suggest that SISS contributes to the winter maxima in sea salt characteristic of ice cores across Greenland. However, a north–south gradient in the contribution of SISS relative to open-ocean sea salt (OOSS) exists across Greenland, with 50 % of winter sea salt being SISS at northern sites such as NEEM (77° N), while only 10 % of winter sea salt is SISS at southern locations such as ACT10C (66° N). Our model shows some skill at reproducing the inter-annual variability in sea salt concentrations for 1991–1999, particularly at Summit where up to 62 % of the variability is explained. Future work will involve constraining what is driving this inter-annual variability and operating the model under different palaeoclimatic conditions.