bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
The Association of Energy Depletion Problems With Retention of Daily Life Activities in People With Parkinson’s Disease
Authors: Stewart Cailin D. , Saint-Hilaire Marie , Thomas Cathi A. , Tickle-Degnen Linda
Published: August 2017

Date Presented 3/31/2017

The study proposes the construct of energy depletion in people with Parkinson’s disease (PwPD) and evaluates its relationship with activity retention. PwPD with more fatigue and sleepiness retained fewer activities. Important to occupational therapy practice is that the direction of causality may be bidirectional.

Primary Author and Speaker: Cailin D. Stewart

Contributing Authors: Marie Saint-Hilaire, Cathi A. Thomas, Linda Tickle-Degnen
Early Implementation of an Orthosis for the Hemiplegic Upper Extremity
Authors: Edelstein Jessica , Pritchard Kevin , Arndt Tracy , Roth Elliot , Koesters Kendra , Carbone Kari , Zeman Victoria
Published: August 2017

Date Presented 3/31/2017

Limited evidence exists surrounding the use of orthoses for neurological deficits of the upper extremity poststroke. We are evaluating the feasibility of a novel orthosis. Results may guide management of stroke-induced hemiplegia in the acute care setting.

Primary Author and Speaker: Jessica Edelstein

Additional Authors and Speakers: Kevin Pritchard, Tracy Arndt

Contributing Authors: Elliot Roth, Kendra Koesters, Kari Carbone, Victoria Zeman
Beyond Custodial Care: Mediating the Possibilities for Meaningful Participation in an Institutional Setting
Authors: Johnson Khalilah , Bagatell Nancy , DeVault Marjorie
Published: August 2017

Date Presented 3/31/2017

This presentation discusses how participation in occupation for institutionalized adults with intellectual disabilities (ID) is textually mediated, emphasizing why the occupational concerns of adults with ID is an important area of practice and research for occupational therapists.

Primary Author and Speaker: Khalilah Johnson

Contributing Authors: Nancy Bagatell, Marjorie DeVault
Total Artificial Heart: A Retrospective Multiple-Case Analysis of Occupational Therapy in a Quaternary Hospital
Authors: Oldenburg Hannah , Bergstrom Jennifer , Christensen Gina , Polley Caitlin , Privette Randi , Maureen Musselmann , Pyffereon Mary , Brannon Charles
Published: August 2017

Date Presented 3/31/2017

A retrospective multicase study of functional outcomes was done with patients with an implanted total artificial heart. Results show improved function with occupational therapy provided postoperatively. Knowledge and evidence can be used to develop and implement interventions for this population.

Primary Author and Speaker: Hannah Oldenburg

Additional Authors and Speakers: Jennifer Bergstrom, Gina Christensen

Contributing Authors: Caitlin Polley, Randi Privette, Maureen Musselmann, Mary Pyffereon, Charles Brannon
Maternal–Child Co-occupation Within a Domestic Violence Shelter
Authors: De Brun Jessica
Published: August 2017

Date Presented 3/31/2017

Using a phenomenological qualitative design, maternal–child co-occupational experiences within a domestic violence shelter were explored. Three themes emerged: (1) a difficult step, (2) I think they will be fine, and (3) maternal–child co-occupation.

Primary Author and Speaker: Jessica De Brun
Quality of Life and Stress: A Cross-Sectional Study on the Effects of Sexual Health
Authors: Kinard Hunter , Sladyk Karen , St. Pierre Beverly
Published: August 2017

Date Presented 3/31/2017

In the study, sexual activity was found to improve a person’s quality of life while lowering stress levels. These findings contribute to the existing knowledge of the physical and mental benefits of the activity of daily living of sexual activity.

Primary Author and Speaker: Hunter Kinard

Contributing Authors: Karen Sladyk, Beverly St. Pierre
Effects of a Single Educational Experience About Complementary Health Approaches and Integrative Health on Student Attitudes
Authors: Bradshaw Michelle , Boffoli Vito , Cotrupe Franscesca , Delsie Jasmine , Olivieri Alyssa , Sigg Jordan , Recio Marc , Walsh Kara , Waverczak Anna , Parini Katie , Vasquez Felipe
Published: August 2017

Date Presented 3/31/2017

A single educational experience with select community-based complementary health and integrative health (CHAIH) providers positively affected occupational therapy students’ attitudes toward and confidence in discussing CHAIH, but not likelihood of collaborating with or referring to CHAIH providers.

Primary Author and Speaker: Michelle Bradshaw

Additional Authors and Speakers: Vito Boffoli, Franscesca Cotrupe, Jasmine Delsie, Alyssa Olivieri, Marc Recio, Jordan Sigg, Kara Walsh, Anna Waverczak

Contributing Authors: Katie Parini, Felipe Vasquez
Efficacy of Weighted Blankets for Children With Autism Spectrum Disorder, Sensory Overresponsivity, and Sleep Disturbance
Authors: Gee Bryan , McOmber Tyler , Sutton Jesse , Lloyd Kimberly
Published: August 2017

Date Presented 3/31/2017

Weighted blankets are commonly used by occupational therapists for children with autism spectrum disorder and sensory processing difficulties. The findings of this case series indicate that a portion of the participants responded positively to the weighted blanket intervention and increased their sleep quality.

Primary Author and Speaker: Bryan Gee

Additional Authors and Speakers: Tyler McOmber, Jesse Sutton, Kimberly Lloyd
Medication Adherence Assessment for Adolescents: A Systematic Review
Authors: Blankenship Whitney , Lunsford Dianna , Valdes Kristin
Published: August 2017

Date Presented 3/31/2017

Approximately 50% of all prescription medications dispensed each year are taken incorrectly. As adolescents begin to show more independence in self-care, it is important for occupational therapists to accurately assess medication adherence with tools that are backed by a systematic recommendation.

Primary Author and Speaker: Whitney Blankenship

Contributing Authors: Dianna Lunsford, Kristin Valdes
Effectiveness of Occupational Therapy Interventions for Adults With Systemic Lupus Erythematosus: A Systematic Review
Authors: Poole Janet , Bradford Joshua , Siegel Patricia
Published: August 2017

Date Presented 3/31/2017

This session discusses the effectiveness of interventions within the scope of occupational therapy practice that address occupational performance, pain, fatigue, depression, and cognitive impairment in persons with systemic lupus erythematosus.

Primary Author and Speaker: Janet Poole

Additional Authors and Speakers: Joshua Bradford, Patricia Siegel
Perceived Strengths and Needs After Rehabilitation in Community-Dwelling Adults With Chronic Stroke
Authors: Jaber Ala’a , Radel Jeff , Sabata Dory
Published: August 2017

Date Presented 3/31/2017

This study evaluated self-perceived impact of injury on activity performance and satisfaction of adults with chronic stroke. The results showed that being engaged in community-based support programs provided gains in self-perceived activity performance and offered opportunities for social participation.

Primary Author and Speaker: Ala’a Jaber

Contributing Authors: Jeff Radel, Dory Sabata
Child and Caregiver Perspectives of a Combined Brain Stimulation and Constraint-Induced Movement Therapy Trial
Authors: Rich Tonya , Chen Chao-Ying , Feyma Timothy , Meekins Gregg , Ward Marcie , Krach Linda E. , Gillick Bernadette
Published: August 2017

Date Presented 3/31/2017

Novel interventions pairing noninvasive brain stimulation and rehabilitation are emerging for children with stroke. Feedback from pediatric clinical trial participants and caregivers is reviewed to guide future investigations and translation of novel interventions.

Primary Author and Speaker: Tonya Rich

Contributing Authors: Chao-Ying Chen, Timothy Feyma, Gregg Meekins, Marcie Ward, Linda E. Krach, Bernadette Gillick
Clinical Reasoning Styles Used by Occupational Therapists Delivering an eHealth Intervention
Authors: Nalder Emily , Bottari Carolina , Skidmore Elizabeth , Dawson Deirdre
Published: August 2017

Date Presented 3/31/2017

Think-aloud methods were used to explore the clinical reasoning of occupational therapists interacting with clients through videoconferencing. Pragmatic, procedural, interactive, and conditional reasoning styles were all used. Think-aloud methods may help train therapists practicing using eHealth.

Primary Author and Speaker: Emily Nalder

Contributing Authors: Carolina Bottari, Elizabeth Skidmore, Deirdre Dawson
Occupational Performance Coaching for Parents of Picky Eaters
Authors: Johnson Lisa
Published: August 2017

Date Presented 3/31/2017

Two caregivers of 4-yr-old children who were picky eaters participated in six Occupational Performance Coaching sessions. Improvement occurred in caregiver role performance satisfaction and in the children’s participation at mealtimes.

Primary Author and Speaker: Lisa Johnson
The Impact of an Online Video Library and Case-Based Learning in the Development of Student Clinical Reasoning
Authors: Murphy Lynne
Published: August 2017

Date Presented 3/31/2017

This complementary mixed-methods study explored the impact of text or video cases on clinical reasoning of occupational therapy students. Significantly higher inductive reasoning and complex understanding of clinical reasoning was facilitated by video case studies and can impact learning activities in occupational therapy education.

Primary Author and Speaker: Lynne Murphy
Youth and Parent Perspectives of an Environment Problem-Solving Intervention for Transition-Age Youth With Disabilities
Authors: Kramer Jessica , Hwang I-Ting , Helfrich Christine , Samuel Preethy
Published: August 2017

Date Presented 3/31/2017

Project TEAM empowers transition-age youth with disabilities to identify environment barriers and generate solutions to increase participation. Youths with developmental disabilities and their parents reported that the purpose, procedures, and perceived benefits of Project TEAM supported the youths’ current and future participation.

Primary Author and Speaker: Jessica Kramer

Additional Authors and Speakers: I-Ting Hwang

Contributing Authors: Christine Helfrich, Preethy Samuel
Adult Decision Making on Outdoor Play for Children With Disabilities: A Systematic Review of Qualitative Studies
Authors: Sterman Julia , Naughton Geraldine , Villeneuve Michelle , Froude Elspeth , Wyver Shirley , Beetham Kassia , Bundy Anita
Published: August 2017

Date Presented 3/31/2017

This systematic review used an ecocultural framework to synthesize qualitative data across 11 studies involving decision making of parents, teachers, and other adults around outdoor play for children with disabilities. Results highlight the complexity of the decision-making process.

Primary Author and Speaker: Julia Sterman

Contributing Authors: Geraldine Naughton, Michelle Villeneuve, Elspeth Froude, Shirley Wyver, Kassia Beetham, Anita Bundy
Access to Augmentative and Alternative Communication: Arranging the Interface
Authors: Anson Denis , McGreal Erin , Baker Erin , Reel Jenna , Mikolaichik Julie
Published: August 2017

Date Presented 3/31/2017

The purpose of this study is to explore the effect of visual processing and motor control on communication to increase effectiveness of augmentative and alternative communication displays. The overall goal is to maintain or increase the user’s opportunities for participation in communication interactions.

Primary Author and Speaker: Denis Anson

Additional Authors and Speakers: Erin McGreal, Erin Baker, Jenna Reel, Julie Mikolaichik
Quality of Life in Families With a Transition-Age Young Adult on the Autism Spectrum From the Perspective of Adult Sisters
Authors: Demchick Barbara , Crabtree Lisa
Published: August 2017

Date Presented 3/31/2017

We present a phenomenological study that examines family quality of life (FQOL) both while growing up and currently from the perspective of adult sisters of transition-age young adults who are severely impacted by autism, and examine the importance of supports and services to FQOL.

Primary Author and Speaker: Barbara Demchick

Additional Authors and Speakers: Lisa Crabtree
Brain–Computer Interface With Functional Electrical Stimulation Training for Upper-Extremity Rehabilitation Performance Outcomes
Authors: Elmore Samantha Evander , Kiekhoefer Laura , Abrams Jessica , Vermilyea Rebecca , Farrar-Edwards Dorothy , Al-Heizan Muhammad , Young Brittany , Remsik Alexander
Published: August 2017

Date Presented 3/31/2017

A study was conducted to evaluate the efficacy of a 6-wk brain–computer interface with functional electrical stimulation (BCI–FES) therapy in improving upper-extremity (UE) motor function in adults poststroke. Data suggest BCI–FES therapy is promising for UE rehabilitation poststroke.

Primary Author and Speaker: Samantha Evander Elmore

Additional Authors and Speakers: Laura Kiekhoefer, Jessica Abrams, Rebecca Vermilyea

Contributing Authors: Dorothy Farrar-Edwards, Muhammad Al-Heizan, Brittany Young, Alexander Remsik
Parent Perceptions of Their Young Children With Intellectual Disabilities: Participation in Young Athletes™ Activities Within the Home
Authors: Falzarano Mary , Alicea Stephanie , Harris Amanda , Lyons Danna , Moran Lindsay
Published: August 2017

Date Presented 3/31/2017

Occupational therapy continues to provide community-based education and intervention. Parents who received an occupation-based education module increased their perceived comfort and ease infusing Young Athletes™ skills into their home routines.

Primary Author and Speaker: Mary Falzarano

Additional Authors and Speakers: Stephanie Alicea, Amanda Harris, Danna Lyons, Lindsay Moran
Exploring Leisure and Stress Among College Students Through a Game Night Experience
Authors: Winston Kristin , Avakian Grace , Dorost Misagh , Fortenberry Kathryn , Kane Jennifer , Lane Chase , Morris Scott , Ruja Brianna , Schlesinger Michelle
Published: August 2017

Date Presented 3/31/2017

This mixed-methods study examined 11 college students’ participation in a 4-wk game night. Qualitative results revealed a rich experience while quantitative results revealed decreased perceived stress levels. Mixed analysis highlighted perspectives on stress during participation in game night.

Primary Author and Speaker: Kristin Winston

Additional Authors and Speakers: Grace Avakian, Misagh Dorost, Kathryn Fortenberry, Jennifer Kane, Chase Lane, Scott Morris, Brianna Ruja, Michelle Schlesinger
A World of Occupations: Life Through the Lens of Persons Who Are Experiencing Homelessness
Authors: Lambdin-Pattavina Carol Ann , Peirce Catherine , Marous Alexandra , Wipperman Cody , Bitton Ariella , Baldzicki Melanie
Published: August 2017

Date Presented 3/31/2017

This research examined meanings ascribed to daily occupations of persons experiencing homelessness. Participants used photographs to document occupations. Q-sort and one-on-one interviews were used to enrich data. Thematic outcomes highlight occupational therapy’s distinct value with this population.

Primary Author and Speaker: Carol Ann Lambdin-Pattavina

Additional Authors and Speakers: Catherine Peirce, Alexandra Marous, Cody Wipperman, Ariella Bitton, Melanie Baldzicki
Meaningful Occupations Impacted by Burn Injuries
Authors: Mata Hayley , Humphry Ruth , Sehorn Shelley , Dodd Heather S. , Thornton Sydney J. , Prochazka Mark , Cairns Bruce A.
Published: August 2017

Date Presented 3/31/2017

Burn injuries can significantly impact an individual’s ability to return to meaningful occupations and identity in society; every burn has a story. Occupational therapists can contribute to recovery through the use of therapeutic use of self and a holistic approach.

Primary Author and Speaker: Hayley Mata

Contributing Authors: Ruth Humphry, Shelley Sehorn, Heather S. Dodd, Sydney J. Thornton, Mark Prochazka, Bruce A. Cairns
The Effectiveness of the Size Matters Handwriting Program
Authors: Moskowitz Beverly , Carswell Beth , Kitzmiller Jennifer , Bushell Moira , Neikrug Laura , Gottesman Chaya , Pfeiffer Beth , Rai Gillian , Murray Tammy
Published: August 2017

Date Presented 3/31/2017

With school-based occupational therapists reporting up to 75% of their caseload related to handwriting, the urgency to identify a proven and efficient instructional program is paramount. Effective, embeddable, measurable, easy, and fast, the Size Matters Handwriting Program promotes collaboration in the natural environment and the Workload model.

Primary Author and Speaker: Beverly Moskowitz

Additional Authors and Speakers: Beth Carswell, Jennifer Kitzmiller, Moira Bushell, Laura Neikrug, Chaya Gottesman

Contributing Authors: Beth Pfeiffer, Gillian Rai, Tammy Murray
School Participation and Environmental Barriers of Children With Disabilities in Taiwan
Authors: Chen Wei-Chang , Bedell Gary , Liao Hua-Fang , Tickle-Degnen Linda
Published: August 2017

Date Presented 3/31/2017

School participation of Taiwanese children with disabilities was predicted by severity of impairments, age, and environmental factors. Findings might provide school-based practitioners insights about allocation of resources and services to promote school participation for children with disabilities.

Primary Author and Speaker: Wei-Chang Chen

Contributing Authors: Gary Bedell, Hua-Fang Liao, Linda Tickle-Degnen
Digging In: Which Dementia Symptoms Are Most Burdensome to Caregivers?
Authors: Arthur Paul , Kairalla John , Mann William C. , Gitlin Laura
Published: August 2017

Date Presented 3/31/2017

Despite much reporting on the association between neuropsychiatric symptoms (NPS) of dementia and caregiver burden, little preparatory work has informed whether the type of NPS influences burden level. This exploratory factor analysis with 569 dyads reports clinically meaningful findings.

Primary Author and Speaker: Paul Arthur

Contributing Authors: John Kairalla, William C. Mann, Laura Gitlin
Perceptions of Health Sciences Students of an Introductory Interprofessional Education Course
Authors: Doll Joy , Torrez Liz , Castillo Joe Paul , Gahl Trent , Vang Joua , Womack Jessica
Published: August 2017

Date Presented 4/1/2017

Interprofessional education allows for effective collaborative practice by educating health care professionals to work together to produce patient-centered care. As health care moves to a team approach, it is important for higher education to prepare students before they enter the clinical environment.

Primary Author and Speaker: Joy Doll

Additional Authors and Speakers: Liz Torrez

Contributing Authors: Joe Paul Castillo, Trent Gahl, Joua Vang, Jessica Womack
Meaning of Routines for Transitioning Foster Youth
Authors: Shumard Kyle , Schultz-Krohn Winifred
Published: August 2017

Date Presented 4/1/2017

This pilot investigation sought to understand the meaning of routines for foster youth as they transition from independent living programs. The results indicate that transitioning foster youth face many challenges in developing meaningful routines. Transitioning foster youth represent an underserved population.

Primary Author and Speaker: Kyle Shumard

Contributing Authors: Winifred Schultz-Krohn
The Use of Web-Based Resources to Facilitate Stroke Rehabilitation: A Scoping Review
Authors: Kim Grace , Davison Marisa , Flinter Cara , Lummer Nylah , Ryan Katelyn , Seliger Mallori , Foen Patricia , Oh Erica , Park Jason
Published: August 2017

Date Presented 4/1/2017

A scoping review was completed to summarize and identify gaps in the literature on the use of web-based resources for stroke rehabilitation and to summarize and analyze the content of active websites that address stroke rehabilitation.

Primary Author and Speaker: Grace Kim

Additional Authors and Speakers: Marisa Davison, Cara Flinter, Nylah Lummer, Katelyn Ryan, Mallori Seliger

Contributing Authors: Patricia Foen, Erica Oh, Jason Park
Promoting Play Participation and Parent Competence in Early Intervention: A Program Effectiveness Study
Authors: Fabrizi Sarah , Hubbell Kristin
Published: August 2017

Date Presented 4/1/2017

Interventions implemented in early intervention need to result in outcomes that promote child development and build family capacity. This research illustrates a transdisciplinary community-based playgroup implemented to improve child playfulness, caregiver sense of competence, and participation.

Primary Author and Speaker: Sarah Fabrizi

Additional Authors and Speakers: Kristin Hubbell
Visual Attention Cut Points Predicting Fitness to Drive in People With Parkinson’s Disease
Authors: Classen Sherrilene , Crawford Karla , Jenniex Sarah
Published: August 2017

Date Presented 4/1/2017

People with Parkinson’s disease (PD) have impaired visual attention affecting driver fitness. This study presents cut points to demonstrate that visual attention is an early and persistent impairment in PD drivers and accurately predicts failing or passing an on-road assessment.

Primary Author and Speaker: Sherrilene Classen

Contributing Authors: Karla Crawford, Sarah Jenniex
Reintegration and Transition Following Active Duty: Identifying the Challenges for Veterans Returning From Deployment in Afghanistan and Iraq
Authors: Walker Beth Ann , Bramstedt Jessica , Cleary Kathryn J. , Greer Sara T. , Teague Drew A.
Published: August 2017

Date Presented 4/1/2017

A thematic synthesis of 65 articles on veteran transitions following deployment revealed four themes to explain the dynamic veteran population and associated challenges with transition back into civilian life. Results indicate how practitioners can play a larger role in the reintegration process.

Primary Author and Speaker: Beth Ann Walker

Additional Authors and Speakers: Jessica Bramstedt, Kathryn J. Cleary, Sara T. Greer, Drew A. Teague
A Mixed-Methods Study of Employment Perspectives of Youth and Young Adults on the Autism Spectrum
Authors: Crabtree Lisa , Demchick Barbara
Published: August 2017

Date Presented 4/1/2017

Although participation in employment experiences in the community is a rite of passage to adulthood, less than 20% of transition-age youth with autism are employed. This study describes employment perceptions as barriers and supports to inform development of effective employment programs.

Primary Author and Speaker: Lisa Crabtree

Additional Authors and Speakers: Barbara Demchick
The Influence of Smartphone Use on Undergraduate Students’ Self-Directed Learning
Authors: Chang Ya-chun , Chen Kuan-Chen , Chen Wen Ting , Cai Ya-syuan , Kuo Chang-Chih Robin
Published: August 2017

Date Presented 4/1/2017

This study explores smartphone use in undergraduate students’ self-directed learning. The factors were identified, providing an understanding of how undergraduate students could be more motivated and effective in their short-term, self-directed learning under the influence of smartphone use.

Primary Author and Speaker: Ya-chun Chang

Additional Authors and Speakers: Kuan-Chen Chen, Wen Ting Chen, Ya-syuan Cai

Contributing Authors: Chang-Chih Robin Kuo
Applying the Principles of Behaviorally Based Intensive Therapy for Children With Global Developmental Delays Associated With Genetic Mutations
Authors: Wallace Dory , Trucks Mary Rebekah
Published: August 2017

Date Presented 4/1/2017

There is currently a paucity of available treatments for children with genetic disorders who present with developmental delays. A behaviorally based intensive therapy protocol positively impacted functional development for two participants with CASK gene mutation.

Primary Author and Speaker: Dory Wallace

Additional Authors and Speakers: Mary Rebekah Trucks
Preliminary Development of the Hand and Arm Function Measure for People With Neurological Conditions
Authors: Grampurohit Namrata , Dudgeon Brian , Kelly Valerie , Taylor Catherine , Kartin Deborah
Published: August 2017

Date Presented 4/1/2017

The Hand and Arm Function Measure was newly developed for people with neurological conditions. It advances occupational performance measurement with use of an evidence-centered design framework for scale development, engagement of stakeholders, and combination of self-report and performance.

Primary Author and Speaker: Namrata Grampurohit

Contributing Authors: Brian Dudgeon, Valerie Kelly, Catherine Taylor, Deborah Kartin
Relationships Between Sensory Processing and Play Experiences Among Healthy Community-Dwelling Older Adults
Authors: Chang Megan , Yee Krista , Nam Nathan , Starr Naomi , Petralli Larkin , Huynh Christine
Published: August 2017

Date Presented 4/1/2017

This study aims to examine the relationships between sensory processing patterns and play experiences as well as to examine the feasibility of using the Adult Sensory Processing Scale and Daily Occupations Experience Survey with community-dwelling older adults.

Primary Author and Speaker: Megan Chang

Additional Authors and Speakers: Krista Yee, Nathan Nam, Naomi Starr, Larkin Petralli, Christine Huynh
Feeding Interventions for Children With Developmental Disabilities: A Systematic Review
Authors: Hamre Molly , Dorrance Kate , Ausderau Karla
Published: August 2017

Date Presented 4/1/2017

A systematic review was conducted to evaluate the efficacy of feeding interventions for children with developmental disabilities. Findings suggest that quality evidence to support feeding interventions in this population is extremely limited, identifying an urgent need for further research.

Primary Author and Speaker: Molly Hamre

Additional Authors and Speakers: Kate Dorrance, Karla Ausderau
Trauma-Informed Analysis of Family Occupational Performance
Authors: Cerny Shana , Aesoph Megan , Green Nicki , Johnson Becky
Published: August 2017

Date Presented 4/1/2017

The purpose of this study was to assess caregiver-perceived performance and satisfaction with performance of daily occupations in families of children with emotional and behavioral special needs.

Primary Author and Speaker: Shana Cerny

Contributing Authors: Megan Aesoph, Nicki Green, Becky Johnson
Outcomes of an Occupational Therapy–Supported Education Program for College Students With Autism Spectrum Disorder, Learning Disability, and Mental Health Diagnoses
Authors: Schindler Victoria
Published: August 2017

Date Presented 4/1/2017

This research study includes a description of and outcomes for an occupational therapy–based supported education program for college students with academic and social challenges secondary to autism spectrum disorder, learning disability, and mental health diagnoses.

Primary Author and Speaker: Victoria Schindler
Yoga for Sleep, Pain, Mood, and Executive Functioning in Persons With Traumatic Brain Injury
Authors: Wen Pey-Shan , Herrin Ileana , Loret de Mola Alain , Rodriguez Freddy , Maravel Brianne , Benitez Luis , Cabrera Ivan
Published: August 2017

Date Presented 4/1/2017

We used a mixed-methods design to demonstrate the benefit of a group yoga intervention for persons with chronic traumatic brain injury (TBI). Aligned with the holistic principle of occupational therapy, a yoga-based intervention combining mind and body in practice might be an ideal alternative for clients with chronic TBI.

Primary Author and Speaker: Pey-Shan Wen

Additional Authors and Speakers: Ileana Herrin

Contributing Authors: Alain Loret de Mola, Freddy Rodriguez, Brianne Maravel, Luis Benitez, Ivan Cabrera
Sleep Deprivation Impairs Productivity in Adults With Mood Disorders: A Scoping Review
Authors: Knott Melissa , Derak Christopher , McAughey Lisa , Mehrotra Rashmi , Roudbarani Florence
Published: August 2017

Date Presented 4/1/2017

Sleep deprivation (SD) is common in adults with mood disorders. Yet, little is known about how SD in adults with mood disorders may further restrict participation in occupations. This scoping review synthesized the literature on the effects of sleep deprivation on the productivity of adults with mood disorders.

Primary Author and Speaker: Melissa Knott

Contributing Authors: Christopher Derak, Lisa McAughey, Rashmi Mehrotra, Florence Roudbarani
Predictors of Disability and Quality of Life After Nerve Injury
Authors: Kaskutas Vicki , Miller Macyn
Published: August 2017

Date Presented 3/30/2017

Our sample with nerve injury had substantial disability and greater work disability, which closely correlated with poorer quality of life. Work status was integral in predicting disability. Addressing work, household tasks, sleep, and intimate relationships in occupational therapy is indicated, in addition to sensorimotor deficits.

Primary Author and Speaker: Vicki Kaskutas

Additional Authors and Speakers: Macyn Miller
Time Use, Daily Activities, and Health-Related Quality of Life of Irish Youth
Authors: McKay Elizabeth Anne , Fitzgerald Anthony P. , Perry Ivan
Published: August 2017

Date Presented 3/30/2017

This large cross-sectional time-use study empirically examined, for the first time, the relationship between participation in daily activity and self-reported health-related quality of life for school-going youth in Ireland.

Primary Author and Speaker: Elizabeth Anne McKay

Contributing Authors: Anthony P. Fitzgerald, Ivan Perry
The Effect of Sensory-Based Coping Strategies on Adolescents With Mental Illness
Authors: MacLachlan Jean , Dunbar Sandra , Reese Walter Jacqueline , Kramer Jessica
Published: August 2017

Date Presented 3/30/2017

A gap in research has been identified regarding the impact of sensory-based coping strategies on adaptation and daily occupational performance of adolescents with mental illness. This research provides evidence to support the use of sensory-based coping strategies as a viable treatment option.

Primary Author and Speaker: Jean MacLachlan

Contributing Authors: Sandra Dunbar, Jacqueline Reese Walter, Jessica Kramer
Categorizing Sensory Processing and Integration Challenges: The First Step in Evidence-Based Practice
Authors: Schoen Sarah A. , Miller Lucy Jane , Mulligan Shelley
Published: August 2017

Date Presented 3/31/2017

This study addresses the need to define the phenotype of sensory processing and integration subtypes, information necessary for appropriate treatment planning and creation of homogenous samples for research. Cluster analysis identified three distinct modulation subgroups with unique characteristics.

Primary Author and Speaker: Sarah A. Schoen

Additional Authors and Speakers: Lucy Jane Miller, Shelley Mulligan
The Impact of the G-Code System on Medicare Part B Rehabilitation Payments for Stroke: Do the G-Codes Reduce Costs?
Authors: Hong Ickpyo , Simpson Annie , Velozo Craig , Kim Moon Young , Simpson Kit
Published: August 2017

Date Presented 3/31/2017

We examined payments for Medicare patients with stroke before and after implementation of the new coding system to illustrate how to use propensity score matching approaches to measure the impact of payment interventions while avoiding bias due to differences in patient mix or patient severity.

Primary Author and Speaker: Ickpyo Hong

Additional Authors and Speakers: Annie Simpson, Craig Velozo, Moon Young Kim, Kit Simpson
A Mixed-Methods Evaluation of the Chronic Disease Self-Management Program for People With Parkinson’s Disease
Authors: Foster Erin , Greene Tess , Waugh Courtney , Porritt Ryan
Published: August 2017

Date Presented 3/31/2017

Parkinson’s disease (PD) is a complex chronic condition that requires daily self-management to maintain health, function, and quality of life. This study investigated a generic self-management program with people with PD. Results will inform the development of a PD-specific self-management program.

Primary Author and Speaker: Erin Foster

Contributing Authors: Tess Greene, Courtney Waugh, Ryan Porritt
Morning Routines of Adults With Chronic Disabilities and Without Disabilities
Authors: Thompson MaryEllen
Published: August 2017

Date Presented 3/31/2017

The purpose of this qualitative research was to examine morning routines of adults with chronic disabilities. The study revealed that morning routines show similarities regardless of disability. Those with disabilities may need more time and objects, and they experience the need to change routines over time.

Primary Author and Speaker: MaryEllen Thompson
Assessing Perceived Work Discrimination From Visual Impairments 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 4/1/2017

Workplace success for persons with visual impairments requires specific demands and skills. Associations of discrimination charges filed before and after the Americans With Disabilities Act Amendments Act suggest interventions should target retention aspects of work, the largest growing category of discrimination.

Primary Author and Speaker: Callie Victor

Contributing Authors: Al Copolillo, Dianne Pawluk, Kelli Williams Gary, Leroy Thacker II
“Ready to Be a Normal Person Again”: Occupational Needs of Service Members With Mild Traumatic Brain Injury
Authors: Cogan Alison , Devore Maria , Haines Christine , Lepore Karla , Ryan Margaret
Published: August 2017

Date Presented 4/1/2017

The purpose of this study is to describe the occupational challenges in daily life faced by active duty military service members who experience persistent symptoms following mild traumatic brain injury. The findings establish needs that fall within each aspect of the occupational therapy domain of practice.

Primary Author and Speaker: Alison Cogan

Contributing Authors: Maria Devore, Christine Haines, Karla Lepore, Margaret Ryan
Career Development for Adults With Intellectual Disability: Pilot Outcomes From a Community-Based Employment Program
Authors: Dean Evan , Burke Katey
Published: August 2017

Date Presented 4/1/2017

Occupational therapists can play a unique role in transition and employment for people with intellectual disability. This proposal presents the development and outcomes of a year-long pilot program designed to promote employment and self-determination for adults with intellectual disability.

Primary Author and Speaker: Evan Dean

Additional Authors and Speakers: Katey Burkea
The Narrative Worlds of Paul the Deacon
Authors: Heath Christopher
Published: August 2017

Written as the Lombard kingdom was on the cusp of downfall at the hands of the Carolingian empire, the works of Paul the Deacon (c. 720-799) are vital to understanding the history of Italy and Western Europe in the Middle Ages. But until now, scholars have tended to neglect the narrative structure of his texts, which reflect in important ways his personal responses to the events of his time. This study presents fresh interpretations of Paul's Historia Romana, Vita Sancti Gregorii Magni, Gesta Episcopum Mettensium, and Historia Langobardorum by focusing on him as an individual and on his strategies of argumentation, ultimately advancing a new conception of Paul as a dynamic author whose development of multiple lines of thought deserves closer examination.
Social Media and Productivity: The Case of Education Sector in Assir Province
Authors: J. H. Usrof Hamed
Published: August 2017

Employees deemed as one of the most critical elements of several institutional models.  The named educational institutions in this research are notable in Assir Province, Saudi Arabia and have a sizeable figure of professional human resources. The unprecedented progress of different organization depends on employees’ productivity and performance. Social media platforms (SMPs) that are robustly dominant have permeated the workplace, and most institutional employees are exercising the ubiquity of the platforms without unspecified access restriction. The objective of this investigation is to measure the degree of SMPs usage by institutional employees and its repercussions on their productivity. Also, review the relevant acumens of the platforms. The research focused on the employees with a total of 300 questionnaires has distributed that consist of 29 survey items, divided into three sections. The proceeds from our research inferred that SMPs had utilized in the workplace for both business and non-business paralleled activity. SMPs can be a valuable instrument to strengthen employee productivity through collaborations of knowledge formulation and sharing. Nevertheless, it can also become an immense perplexity and efficiency-eater in the work performance as well as impede the resources of the institution if not handled perfectly.
Mentoring New Teachers and Introducing Them to Administrative Skills
Authors: Alabi Amos Oyetunde
Published: August 2017

This paper examined benefits of mentoring to the teachers especially the new teachers in the school system. The concept of mentoring was discussed vis-a-vis other related terms. The qualities of a mentor teacher were elucidated. How to start a mentoring programme as well as the four phases of mentoring relationship were fully highlighted and discussed. The “new teachers” to be introduced to administrative skills as identified by the paper are: those not trained in the teaching profession, those trained but entering into full time teaching for the first time, those trained teachers but not experienced in teaching (1 – 4 years) and those already teaching but found teaching uninteresting. The skills on which the new teachers can be mentored includes: school records keeping, class(room) management, teaching effectiveness and efficiency, school community relations, school plant management and evaluation and assessment of students. Benefits of mentoring to old and new teachers were highlighted. Mentoring is one of the best reforms in the education system and a very cost effective programme which will make the teachers to be the best they could in the school system and in the teaching profession.
Capacity Building as Accelerator for Improving Autonomous Region Recently Knows as (DOB): Case Study in Seluma Distrcit Bengkulu Province, Indonesia
Authors: Darmi Titi , Suwitri M. Si Sri , - Yuwanto , - Sundarso
Published: August 2017

The research aims to explore how capacity development of local government institution in Seluma district as the coordinator of Autonomous Region Recently known as DOB. This research background is lack capacity of government institution in Seluma district is improved poverty range amount 21,22%, the IPM lack, social environment isn’t conducive, government management index lowly. This case indicates incapacity of DOB management organizer while this capacity building program is a strategy that can be implemented by local government in order DOB can be realize. Improving organization performance should be implemented institution capacity building continuity either on institution internal capacity or institution external capacity. The research method through qualitative approach then the technique of data collection applies primary and secondary data. The data is taken from documentary, observation, deep interview and FGD. The determination of sample/informant with sampling purposive. The data analysis process by conducting the data reduction, display data, decision making and verification data. Research results showed unoptimal effort, strengthening the capacity development of DOB Organization has not been done in a good, well-planned and structured. The solution, it takes the commitment of the leadership of both the highest level of Regent followed by level below it.
Discussion: The Network Manager as Therapist
Authors: Stevens Vidar
Published: August 2017

Collaborative networks are by governments increasingly used as vehicles for fostering concerted and innovative policy solutions. Scholars have, however, noted that the extent to which collaborative networks can actually contribute to the development of concerted and innovative policy action depends on how they are managed. Within the network management literature, we know already various roles a manager can perform to bring about ‘collaborative advantages’ in collaborative networks. Yet, in this article, I would like to present another role – that of the network manager as therapist – which can help actors in collaborative networks to deal with their discomforts they experience when participating in network processes.
The Twentieth Century and the Lessons of History
Authors: Bracher Nathan
Published: August 2017

Beyond the accumulation of knowledge, can we really learn from the past? Can we make an intellectually serious case for seeking, obtaining, and teaching “the lessons of history”? Is it legitimate to ask why the Holocaust happened? Answering in the affirmative, the present article will indicate why these questions remain pertinent for the twenty-first century and how several recent books by some of the most prominent historians of World War II and the Holocaust prompt us to engage anew in the interrogation of the past for the enlightenment of our present. Ethics prove to be inescapable and desirable.
Evangelical Manhood, the Christian Right, and Ron DiCianni's Heroes
Authors: Maltby Paul
Published: August 2017

The phenomenal sales, within the evangelical market, of prints by Ron DiCianni have made him one of the most commercially successful Christian artists of his time. An analysis of his immensely popular Heroes paintings reveal a pitch-perfect rhetoric of hypermasculinity that projects a Christian Right model of manhood embraced by many evangelicals in the early twentiety-first century. This article is thus an important corrective to scholarship that understates, if not neglects, the role of Christian Right ideology in the construction of evangelical ideals of masculinity.
Análise espacial da produtividade do feijão nos municípios paranaenses nos anos 2006, 2010 e 2014
Authors: Paschoalino Pietro Andren Andre Telatin , Michellon Ednaldo , Bernardelli Luan Vinicius , Gobi José Rodrigo , Santos Luiz Guilherme de Oliveira
Published: August 2017

O estado do Paraná vem se destacando no cenário nacional em relação à produção da cultura do feijão, pois é o principal produtor do grão, sendo que em 2014 atingiu 25% da produção nacional. Assim, devido a essa significativa participação na produção dessa leguminosa, o objetivo do presente estudo é analisar o padrão de associação espacial da produtividade do feijão em relação à terra no Paraná, entre os anos 2006 e 2014. Através da AEDE foi possível verificar uma autocorrelação espacial positiva nos dados, além de identificar os clusters para a produtividade no período analisado. Da estatística I de Moran bivariada constatou-se uma autocorrelação espacial temporal positiva, mostrando, assim, que o tempo também influencia na estrutura dos dados.
Copingstrategieën bij onderwijsbestuur: over hoe onderwijsbestuurders complexe vraagstukken of dilemma’s waarderen en hanteren
Authors: Hooge Edith , Plasmans Nancy
Published: August 2017

Coping strategies in educational governance: About how education administrators value and cope with complex issues or dilemmas

This article is about how education administrators value complex issues or dilemmas they are confronted with in their governance practices, and which strategies they adopt to cope with them. Professional governance of school organisations was introduced gradually over the past fifteen years, and at the same time governance in education has gained in complexity and raises considerable risks, requiring more time, knowledge and expertise of education administrators. We draw on the theoretical perspective of coping to investigate the potential of education administrators to deal with the complexity, impediments and social and regulatory pressure in their daily practice. Our study consists of a comparative case study of six education administrators in secondary education. Their agency has been researched qualitatively with the help of the hierarchical model of coping strategies of Skinner and colleagues. The results show that the issues and dilemmas education administrators find most complex are about educational innovation and numbers of students enrolled. Education administrators value these issues or dilemmas hardly as threatening, and they adopt various proactive coping strategies to deal with them, such as information seeking or bargaining.
‘Niets aan de hand’-politicologie
Authors: Cuperus René
Published: August 2017

R&D

Reflection and debate initiates academically inspired discussions on issues that are on the current policy agenda.
Politiek is geen pindakaas
Authors: Smit Rosalie
Published: August 2017

R&D

Reflection and debate initiates academically inspired discussions on issues that are on the current policy agenda.
Avaliação de desempenho ambiental a partir das práticas de gestão ambiental para qualificação da contratação de obras de linhas de transmissão
Authors: Nadruz Veronica Do Nascimento , Gallardo Amarilis Lucia Casteli Figueiredo , Ruiz Mauro Silva , Ramos Heidy Rodriguez
Published: August 2017

O desempenho ambiental de empreiteiras pautado na avaliação das práticas ambientais pode subsidiar processos licitatórios. Neste artigo, tem-se como objetivo analisar como uma ferramenta de avaliação de desempenho ambiental pode ser utilizada para qualificar a contratação de empreiteiras para execução de obras de linhas de transmissão. Com essa finalidade foi adaptado um método desenvolvido e testado previamente noutra tipologia de empreendimento linear. Este método foi aplicado a dados de obras de 15 linhas de transmissão de energia elétrica submetidas a processo de licenciamento ambiental no estado de São Paulo nos últimos seis anos. Os resultados comprovam que a ferramenta de avaliação de desempenho ambiental fornece os subsídios essenciais para hierarquização de empreiteiras de setor. A ferramenta possibilita ainda gerenciar de modo efetivo as não conformidades ambientais tanto para propor um plano de ação prévio às obras quanto para alimentar proativamente o manual de boas práticas ambientais da contratante.
Gestão de portos brasileiros e do BRICS: uma análise comparativa sobre seus problemas logísticos e a resolução por meio da tecnologia de informação
Authors: Ribeiro Priscilla Cristina Cabral , Cosendey Fraga Nathalia , Torres Clarkson Camilla
Published: August 2017

Os portos brasileiros apresentam problemas causados pela falta de investimento e inovação, levando a gargalos na movimentação das mercadorias. O mesmo ocorre em portos dos países integrantes do BRICS. Para a solução destes gargalos, uma opção seriam as Tecnologias de Informação (TI), que atuam como facilitadoras na gestão e operação portuárias. Neste artigo, tem-se como objetivo analisar os principais problemas encontrados nos portos do BRICS e propor soluções para estes por meio do uso de TIs. Assim, foi realizada uma pesquisa bibliográfica, por meio do levantamento em bases, como Scopus e SciElo, além de websites institucionais. Para o problema de alocação de berço, a otimização mostrou-se mais eficaz; quanto ao congestionamento, utilizou-se simulação, otimização e RFID, enquanto que para problemas de gestão, Sistemas de Transporte Inteligentes (ITS) e outras TIs (Electronic Data Interchange – EDI) auxiliariam na integração dos atores desse sistema logístico, minimizando grande parte dos problemas.
Outsourcing nas atividades de desenvolvimento de novos produtos: o caso da Volkswagen do Brasil
Authors: Pereira Rogério Alves , Scur Gabriela , Mello Flavia Consoni
Published: August 2017

Neste artigo, objetivou-se compreender as razões pelas quais uma subsidiária brasileira da indústria automobilística subcontrata suas atividades de desenvolvimento de novos produtos e descrever os fatores que afetam esta decisão. As análises foram conduzidas à luz da resource-based view e da teoria dos custos de transação. Realizou-se um estudo de caso qualitativo na empresa Volkswagen do Brasil, com entrevistas presenciais. Verificou-se que há dois tipos de subcontratação: serviços de engenharia e desenvolvimento de produto. O primeiro ocorre quando a montadora fica responsável pelo equipamento, risco e retrabalho; e o segundo, quando um conjunto de tarefas é subcontratado. Assim, o fornecedor é responsável pelo equipamento, além dos riscos financeiros e de retrabalho. As razões para a subcontratação são decorrentes da ausência, tanto de recursos, que são estratégicos, quanto de capacidade técnica para desempenhar determinadas atividades, além de busca por redução de custos e mão de obra.