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Empowered & Resilient OT Students: Becoming Agents of Change After a Servant Leadership Experience in Zambia, Africa
Authors: Brown Jill , Stav Wendy B.
Published: July 2023

Date Presented 04/22/2023

This study depicts how a servant leadership immersion in Zambia, Africa, was a catalyst to critical and cultural thinking, confidence, and advocacy skills of student OTs to be empowered agents of change.

Primary Author and Speaker: Jill Brown

Contributing Authors: Wendy B. Stav
Faculty Perceptions of Active Learning in OT Education: Strategies Utilized, Feasibility, & Student Outcomes
Authors: Robertson Heidi N. , Westover Erin
Published: July 2023

Date Presented 04/22/2023

This mixed-methods study explored knowledge, use, outcomes, and barriers encountered by OT and OTA faculty using active learning methods. Results indicated improved student preparedness, engagement, and reasoning for transitioning to clinical practice.

Primary Author and Speaker: Heidi N. Robertson

Additional Authors and Speakers: Erin Westover
Incorporating OT Services Into Higher Education Disability Services
Authors: Henscheid Amanda Call , Moore Karleigh , Murphy Nicole , Munkres Katelin , Cano Jr. Salvador
Published: July 2023

Date Presented 04/20/2023

This qualitative study explored the roles and responsibilities of OTs working in disability services centers on university campuses, adding support for OTs in this setting.

Primary Author and Speaker: Amanda Call Henscheid

Additional Authors and Speakers: Karleigh Moore, Nicole Murphy, Katelin Munkres, Salvador Cano Jr.
W.H.O., What, Where, When, & Why? Practitioners’ Practice Patterns, Experiences, & Perceptions in the Use of Wrist Hand Orthotics After Stroke
Authors: Scott Shannon L. , Byrnes Jillian , Carden Christina , Ford Julia , Hade Breannah , Hickman Katy , Southworth Olivia , Stiver Annie , Dispoto Natalie , Zeigler Tiani , Wawrzyniak Morgan
Published: July 2023

Date Presented 04/21/2023

Wrist hand orthotic use after stroke is controversial, and the evidence is inconclusive. This study provides insight into therapists’ practice patterns and clinical reasoning with implications for entry-level and continuing education and practice.

Primary Author and Speaker: Shannon L. Scott

Additional Authors and Speakers: Natalie Dispoto, Tiani Zeigler, Morgan Wawrzyniak

Contributing Authors: Jillian Byrnes, Christina Carden, Julia Ford, Breannah Hade, Katy Hickman, Olivia Southworth, Annie Stiver
Outpatient OT Perceptions, Attitudes, & Motivations Surrounding the Treatment of the Neurological Upper Extremity
Authors: Taylor Chelsea C. , Bondoc Salvador , Feretti Ann Marie , Nadeau Barbara , Bondoc Salvador , Feretti Ann Marie , Nadeau Barbara
Published: July 2023

Date Presented 04/21/2023

Community reintegration poststroke is challenging. To provide better access to quality care in the chronic phase poststroke, one must first understand the perceptions of outpatient OTs surrounding neurological treatment.

Primary Author and Speaker: Chelsea C. Taylor

Additional Authors and Speakers: Salvador Bondoc, Ann Marie Feretti, Barbara Nadeau

Contributing Authors: Salvador Bondoc, Ann Marie Feretti, Barbara Nadeau
Where is OT? Exploring the Utilization of Prosthetics & OT by Individuals With Upper Limb Differences
Authors: Jenkins Amber , Caballero Baeza Nallely , Brandhagen Abbie , Bell Kyiah , Coons Olivia , Delassus Emily , Coons Olivia , Delassus Emily
Published: July 2023

Date Presented 04/22/2023

This presentation addresses utilization of OT and prosthetics by those with upper limb differences through description of a quantitative study. Implications for OT practice with this population will be discussed.

Primary Author and Speaker: Amber Jenkins

Additional Authors and Speakers: Olivia Coons, Emily Delassus

Contributing Authors: Nallely Caballero Baeza, Abbie Brandhagen, Kyiah Bell, Olivia Coons, Emily Delassus
Moral Distress in the Time of COVID-19: OT Practitioners’ Experiences
Authors: Howard Brenda S. , Beckmann Breanna , Flynn Drew , Haller Jonathan , Pohl Macy A. , Smith Kelsey , Webb Scott W.
Published: July 2023

Date Presented 04/22/2023

Moral distress during COVID-19 has affected the OT profession. Using a qualitative approach, investigators identified challenges and how OT practitioners managed moral distress during COVID-19, as well as Implications for future practice and research.

Primary Author and Speaker: Brenda S. Howard

Additional Authors and Speakers: Breanna Beckmann, Drew Flynn, Jonathan Haller, Macy A. Pohl, Kelsey Smith, Scott W. Webb
Implicit Bias in Early Intervention: Influence on Intensity & Quality of Services
Authors: Cohen Samantha , Millan Kayla , Foxworthy Heather , Nnam Obiora , Little Lauren
Published: July 2023

Date Presented 04/22/2023

In this study, we investigated how implicit bias in early intervention is related to service disparities and perceptions of service quality. This research informs practitioners and service systems of the consequences of implicit bias.

Primary Author and Speaker: Samantha Cohen

Additional Authors and Speakers: Kayla Millan, Heather Foxworthy, Obiora Nnam, Lauren Little
Food & Nutrition Security for Adults With Intellectual & Developmental Disabilities: Areas for OT Intervention
Authors: Caudill Allison , Ausderau Karla , Barton Kayte
Published: July 2023

Date Presented 04/22/2023

The obesity and food and nutrition security link will be illustrated using the Person–Environment–Occupational–Performance model and lived experience of an autistic adult with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD).

Primary Author and Speaker: Allison Caudill

Additional Authors and Speakers: Kayte Barton

Contributing Authors: Karla Ausderau
Assessing Accessibility of Early Intervention Program Information With Health Literacy Assessment Tools to Support Equitable Early Intervention Access
Authors: Leslie Cathy , Crehan Jillian , Rosenfeld Lindsay , Linton Maria Angelica , Delosh Taylor
Published: July 2023

Date Presented 04/22/2023

As an initial step in mitigating documented health inequities in diverse families’ early intervention (EI) program access and utilization, this study measured EI program information accessibility with evidence-based health literacy assessment tools.

Primary Author and Speaker: Cathy Leslie

Additional Authors and Speakers: Maria Angelica Linton, Taylor Delosh

Contributing Authors: Jillian Crehan, Lindsay Rosenfeld
Habits & Health Promotion in OT: A Scoping Review
Authors: Epley Erin E. , Wolske Jarrett , Lee Jenica , Mirza Mansha , Fisher Gail
Published: July 2023

Date Presented 04/20/2023

Given the prevalence of chronic diseases and the role of habits in promoting health, this scoping review maps the state of the literature on the role of OT in habits and health promotion to determine future research avenues.

Primary Author and Speaker: Erin E. Epley

Contributing Authors: Jarrett Wolske, Jenica Lee, Mansha Mirza, Gail Fisher
Pediatric Feeding: Bridging the Gap
Authors: Cassista Danielle , Smith Rae Ann , Watson Julie L.
Published: July 2023

Date Presented 04/20/2023

Feeding can be a complex occupation for children. A professional development course was created to provide OT practitioners and other professionals with strategies to address feeding difficulties with the pediatric population.

Primary Author and Speaker: Danielle Cassista

Additional Authors and Speakers: Rae Ann Smith, Julie L. Watson
A Comparison of Cognitive & Physical Functions of Older Adults Using Rasch-Calibrated Scales Across Three East Asian Countries
Authors: Sanghun Nam , Kim Inhye , Hong Ickpyo
Published: July 2023

Date Presented 04/21/2023

This study compared older adults’ cognitive and physical functions among Korea, China, and Japan. We aimed to control for demographic variables and compare health among the three countries.

Primary Author and Speaker: Nam Sanghun

Additional Authors and Speakers: Inhye Kim, Ickpyo Hong
OT Needs of Older Adults With Acute Myeloid Leukemia Undergoing Chemotherapy
Authors: Wiggins Farrell Leigh , Pergolotti Mackenzi , Schwartz Todd , Ripberger Zachary , Coppola Susan , Bryant Ashley , Chan Ya-Ning , Petteway Alexis
Published: July 2023

Date Presented 04/21/2023

This study identified unique OT needs of older adults with acute myeloid leukemia (AML) receiving oral venetoclax and infusional hypomethalating agent (VEN + HMA) therapy. A battery of tests performed on 19 older adults in the early stages of chemotherapy suggest that grip strength and mobility decline and the need for more nuanced evaluation of cognition. We found careful evaluation was important to understand cognitive and physical impairments in the context of meaningful occupational challenges.

Primary Author and Speaker: Farrell Leigh Wiggins

Additional Authors and Speakers: Alexis Petteway

Contributing Authors: Mackenzi Pergolotti, Todd Schwartz, Zachary Ripberger, Susan Coppola, Ashley Bryant, Ya-Ning Chan
Results of the Healthy GOALS Efficacy Study of a Life Management Intervention on Engagement in Meaningful Activities & Quality of Life Poststroke
Authors: Hill Valerie Ann , Leugers Rebecca , Wagner Erin , Miller Valerie
Published: July 2023

Date Presented 04/21/2023

The purpose of this poster is to present the results of the efficacy of a life management intervention for stroke survivors on meaningful activity, occupational performance, and quality of life outcomes. This study adds an efficacious intervention for OT.

Primary Author and Speaker: Valerie Ann Hill

Additional Authors and Speakers: Valerie Miller

Contributing Authors: Rebecca Leugers, Erin Wagner
Motivational Interviewing & Self-Management Support in Early Stroke Rehabilitation: A Feasibility Study
Authors: Lee Danbi , Fischer Heidi , Tingey Jamie L. , Woods Ralph , Miller McKenzie , Bombardier Charles , Yang Melody
Published: July 2023

Date Presented 04/21/2023

Findings from the feasibility randomized controlled trial testing the efficacy of motivational interviewing and self-management in stroke rehabilitation support the study design and the potential of integrating chronic care supports early on.

Primary Author and Speaker: Danbi Lee

Additional Authors and Speakers: Melody Yang

Contributing Authors: Heidi Fischer, Jamie L. Tingey, Ralph Woods, McKenzie Miller, Charles Bombardier
Effects of a Self-Care Support Group Incorporating Horses on Parents of Children With Disabilities: A Qualitative Investigation
Authors: Panczykowski Heather , Murphy Lynne
Published: July 2023

Date Presented 04/22/2023

This study explored the effects of a support group incorporating horses in addressing self-care needs of parents of children with disabilities. Qualitative analysis yielded evidence supporting further investigation of specialized support groups.

Primary Author and Speaker: Heather Panczykowski

Additional Authors and Speakers: Lynne Murphy
A Qualitative Study on Pediatric Complex Regional Pain Syndrome: Implications for OT
Authors: Tay Monica , Rider John V.
Published: July 2023

Date Presented 04/22/2023

This study explored the lived experience of children and families affected by pediatric complex regional pain syndrome (CRPS). Understanding this perspective will enable OT practitioners to provide client-centered care for this population.

Primary Author and Speaker: Monica Tay

Additional Authors and Speakers: John V. Rider
Primary Prevention Interventions for Adults at Risk of Obesity: Advancing the Role of OT in Health Promotion—A Scoping Review
Authors: Muntefering Chloe , Johnson Kelsey , Fitzpatrick McKenzie , Englund Anna , Fields Beth
Published: July 2023

Date Presented 04/22/2023

This review examined utilization of primary prevention interventions for adult populations at risk of obesity and highlights that OT’s promotion of healthy routines and habits is well aligned to address such interventions.

Primary Author and Speaker: Chloe Muntefering

Contributing Authors: Kelsey Johnson, McKenzie Fitzpatrick, Anna Englund, Beth Fields
Relationship Among Resilience, Perceived Stress, Sleep, & Sensory Processing for Parents of Children With Autism Spectrum Disorder
Authors: Chang Megan C. , Candiotti-Pacheco Elana , Hatch Kate , Hosseini Chiana , Kruger Carley , Mansfield Mercedes
Published: July 2023

Date Presented 04/22/2023

Stress, sleep, and sensory processing heavily influence a person’s occupational performance and occupational roles. OTs should understand the influence of resilience on these factors in order to offer appropriate caregiver support for parents of children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD). OT support will benefit parents, their children, families, and communities because they can cope better with everyday stressors.

Primary Author and Speaker: Megan C. Chang

Additional Authors and Speakers: Elana Candiotti-Pacheco, Kate Hatch, Chiana Hosseini, Carley Kruger, Mercedes Mansfield
Women’s Experience Receiving OT for Pelvic Floor Dysfunction: A Case Series
Authors: Schmitz Johanna R. , Schoener Hannah , Atler Karen , Fruhauf Christine A. , Pearce Delaney , Schmid Arlene , Mathias Kelsey
Published: July 2023

Date Presented 04/22/2023

This study is a qualitative, retrospective case series used to provide a description of the experience of women who received OT for pelvic floor health conditions. OT changed the course of women’s journey with pelvic health, women experienced relief through discovering OT, and occupation-based therapy empowered women to be the experts on their own bodies. This research is important in advocating for and supporting OT’s role in pelvic floor and women’s health.

Primary Author and Speaker: Johanna R. Schmitz

Additional Authors and Speakers: Kelsey Mathias

Contributing Authors: Hannah Schoener, Karen Atler, Christine A. Fruhauf, Delaney Pearce, Arlene Schmid
Solving Health & Safety Hazards Encountered in Client Homes: Effective Communication With Clients & Families
Authors: Darragh Amy , Provenzano Angela , Oliver Haley , Lavender Steve , Sommerich Carolyn , Anderson Sarah , Polivka Barbara
Published: July 2023

Date Presented 04/22/2023

Communicating with clients and families about health and safety hazards in their homes can be challenging. This study developed guidance for home health care providers about communication strategies to address difficult conversations.

Primary Author and Speaker: Amy Darragh

Additional Authors and Speakers: Sarah Anderson, Barbara Polivka

Contributing Authors: Angela Provenzano, Haley Oliver, Steve Lavender, Carolyn Sommerich
Teacher Perceptions of Facilitators of & Barriers to a Child’s Ability to Regulate Behavior for Learning
Authors: Garrison Whitney , Majeski Karen
Published: July 2023

Date Presented 04/22/2023

Strong regulation skills are critical for academic success. Learning environments dramatically changed in response to the COVID-19 pandemic, creating new challenges for students, teachers, and caregivers. This study illustrates that sense of community, environment, social interaction skills, and process skills affect learning. Results from this study could inform future programming to support students and teachers with the tools to develop executive function skills to improve learning behavior.

Primary Author and Speaker: Whitney Garrison

Additional Authors and Speakers: Karen Majeski
Challenging Eating Behaviors in Young Children With Autism: An Investigation of the Role of Oral Sensitivity
Authors: Wallisch Anna , Thompson Kelsey , Nowell Sallie , Meredith Jessica , Boyd Brian
Published: July 2023

Date Presented 04/22/2023

Children with autism have a high occurrence of challenging eating behaviors, which can lead to negative health consequences such as obesity and malnutrition. One of the underlying mechanisms implicated in these challenging eating behaviors is differences in oral sensory processing. Therefore, this study examined picky eaters with autism and compared child and parent mealtime behaviors between children with and without oral hypersensitivity.

Primary Author and Speaker: Anna Wallisch

Contributing Authors: Kelsey Thompson, Sallie Nowell, Jessica Meredith, Brian Boyd
Strategies for Teaching Students With High-Functioning Autism in a General Education Classroom
Authors: Medina Robin , Smith Rae Ann , Watson Julie L.
Published: July 2023

Date Presented 04/20/2023

This OT-led course was developed for general education teachers to provide them with classroom strategies for educating students with high-functioning autism. Outcomes indicated improved self-efficacy after engagement in the course.

Primary Author and Speaker: Robin Medina

Additional Authors and Speakers: Rae Ann Smith, Julie L. Watson
Improving Hand Recovery With Neuromodulation in Tetraplegia: A Case Study
Authors: Skubik-Peplaski Camille , Glueck Amanda , Humphrey Casey , Custer Melba , Powell Elizabeth , Ginn Cassandra
Published: July 2023

Date Presented 04/20/2023

A descriptive case study is presented of a female with C6 incomplete spinal cord injury (SCI) randomized into receiving active or sham transcranial direct-current stimulation along with 24 sessions of occupation-based, intensive task-specific interventions. Increased hand function with new meaningful roles and routines was demonstrated.

Primary Author and Speaker: Camille Skubik-Peplaski

Additional Authors and Speakers: Amanda Glueck, Casey Humphrey, Melba Custer, Elizabeth Powell, Cassandra Ginn
Effects of Perceptions, Reasoning, & Expertise on OT Decision Making for Hypertonicity Management: A Review
Authors: Monti Yvonne , Wrigley Maddison , Chichelli Janessa , Dow Chloe , Stewart Emily
Published: July 2023

Date Presented 04/21/2023

There is limited evidence to support interventions for hypertonicity, leading therapists to utilize a multifactorial approach. This study examines the effects of clinical perceptions, reasoning, and expertise on decision making for this population.

Primary Author and Speaker: Yvonne Monti

Additional Authors and Speakers: Maddison Wrigley, Janessa Chichelli, Chloe Dow, Emily Stewart
Self-Management Principles Applied to Fatigue Management for a Rare Chronic Disease, Systemic Sclerosis
Authors: Poole Janet L. , Salazar Jessica , Carandang Kristine , Connolly Deirdre
Published: July 2023

Date Presented 04/22/2023

This presentation will discuss changes in self-efficacy, fatigue impact, and use of energy conservation strategies after participation in a 6-week, virtual fatigue management program for systemic sclerosis based on self-management principles.

Primary Author and Speaker: Janet L. Poole

Contributing Authors: Jessica Salazar, Kristine Carandang, Deirdre Connolly
An Exploration of the Implementation of the PedsQL in Pediatric Outpatient Rehabilitation
Authors: Brown Sandra , Griffenkranz Erica , Rosas Mikaela , Royaards Natalie , Scherer Emma , Tool Samantha , Ubben Caroline
Published: July 2023

Date Presented 04/22/2023

This research explored the inclusion of the PedsQL in pediatric rehabilitation to support the therapy process and determine whether inclusion enriches therapy by painting a better picture of the child’s true changes in performance over time. A brief survey was administered to therapists (N = 14) to determine feasibility, acceptability, and barriers to implementation of the PedsQL. Significant differences were found when OT and physical therapy were compared with ST with usage of the PedsQL in therapy.

Primary Author and Speaker: Sandra Brown

Additional Authors and Speakers: Caroline Ubben

Contributing Authors: Erica Griffenkranz, Mikaela Rosas, Natalie Royaards, Emma Scherer, Samantha Tool
Improving Dexterity Through Play: A Combined Approach to Treatment for Children with Hemiplegia (CATCH)
Authors: Vaughn Rachel M. , Holland Holly , Blazek Kerry , Cassidy Jessica M.
Published: July 2023

Date Presented 04/22/2023

Combined Approach to Treatment for Children with Hemiplegia (CATCH) is an organized approach of therapeutic interventions for children diagnosed with hemiplegia. Preliminary results from an evaluative study suggest that a play-based CATCH camp has a large effect on bilateral manual dexterity.

Primary Author and Speaker: Rachel M. Vaughn

Contributing Authors: Holly Holland, Kerry Blazek, Jessica M. Cassidy
Further validation of the Menu Task: Functional cognition screening for older adults
Authors: Marks Timothy , AL-Heizan Muhammad , Giles Gordon , Edwards Dorothy
Published: July 2023

Date Presented 04/22/2023

A new cut-off score for impairment on the Menu Task identified individuals who performed poorly on the Weekly Calendar Planning Activity. The Menu Task can identify those in need of further functional cognition assessment.

Primary Author and Speaker: Timothy Marks

Additional Authors and Speakers: Muhammad AL-Heizan, Gordon Giles, Dorothy Edwards
Self-Awareness Predicts Fitness to Drive Among Adults Referred to OT Evaluation
Authors: Rosenfeld Meirav , Goverover Yael , Weiss Penina
Published: July 2023

Date Presented 04/22/2023

Online self-awareness can prompt self-regulatory behaviors and modifications of driving performance. This study describes the importance of online self-awareness for predicting fitness to drive among people at risk for compromised driving skills.

Primary Author and Speaker: Meirav Rosenfeld

Contributing Authors: Yael Goverover, Penina Weiss
Comparing Indices of Responsiveness for the Coma/Near-Coma Scale
Authors: Weaver Jennifer , Mallinson Trudy , Kozlowski Allan , Bender Pape Theresa , Guernon Ann , Pertsovskaya Vera , Tran Jasmine
Published: July 2023

Date Presented 04/22/2023

We provide indices of responsiveness for the Coma/Near-Coma Scale, an assessment utilized with patients with disordered consciousness. Responsiveness is critical for identifying effective treatments and patient change that is beyond measurement error.

Primary Author and Speaker: Jennifer Weaver

Additional Authors and Speakers: Jasmine Tran

Contributing Authors: Trudy Mallinson, Allan Kozlowski, Theresa Bender Pape, Ann Guernon, Vera Pertsovskaya
Building Resilience in Military-Connected Children: A Systematic Review
Authors: Sunderlin Colleen , Drake Alexandra , Ormsby Emma , Harrington Haley
Published: July 2023

Date Presented 04/20/2023

The performance patterns of military life place military-connected children at risk. This poster will highlight the results of a systematic review that explored interventions aimed at building resilience among military-connected children.

Primary Author and Speaker: Colleen Sunderlin

Additional Authors and Speakers: Alexandra Drake, Emma Ormsby, Haley Harrington
Trauma-Informed, Sensory-Based Pediatric OT Interventions: A Systematic Review
Authors: Lehr Victoria , Sullivan Allison F. , Champagne Tina , Szklut Stacey E.
Published: July 2023

Date Presented 04/20/2023

Systematic review results support the role of OT practitioners on multidisciplinary treatment teams working with children with complex trauma histories and a variety of sensory-based and trauma-informed care approaches.

Primary Author and Speaker: Victoria Lehr

Additional Authors and Speakers: Allison F. Sullivan, Tina Champagne, Stacey E. Szklut
Occupational Performance & Sleep Quality in School-Age Children
Authors: Ha YAENA , Hong Ickpyo , Park Sangmi , Roh Geum Mi , Kim Eunjin , Kim Eunji
Published: July 2023

Date Presented 04/20/2023

Sleep is an important part of a child’s physical and mental health. This study analyzed the relationship between children’s sleep quality and occupational area to help with children’s occupational intervention and sleep guidance.

Primary Author and Speaker: YAENA Ha

Additional Authors and Speakers: Geum Mi Roh, Eunjin Kim, Eunji Kim

Contributing Authors: Ickpyo Hong, Sangmi Park
Occupations’ Support of Health & Well-Being of Autistic Adults: A Qualitative Study
Authors: RUSHTON NADILYN M , Kornblau Barbara , Wong Bill , Robertson Scott Michael , Protigal Stanley , Wilde Josh , Broschinsky Lauralee
Published: July 2023

Date Presented 04/20/2023

This study will provide OT practitioners and researchers with a greater understanding of and insight into the significance of occupations in the lives of autistic adults.

Primary Author and Speaker: NADILYN M RUSHTON

Additional Authors and Speakers: Josh Wilde, Lauralee Broschinsky

Contributing Authors: Barbara Kornblau, Bill Wong, Scott Michael Robertson, Stanley Protigal
Comparison of OTD Students’ Assessment of an In-Person & Online Interprofessional Education Workshop With Medical Students
Authors: Piernik-Yoder Bridgett
Published: July 2023

Date Presented 04/20/2023

This study compares the outcomes of a case-based, interprofessional education workshop with 2nd-year OTD students and 2nd-year medical students conducted in person and online in 2 different years.

Primary Author and Speaker: Bridgett Piernik-Yoder
Evaluating Community Service Learning Effects on OTs’ Perceived Competence After Taking a Cancer Survivorship Elective
Authors: Polo Katie M. , Springgate Taryn J. , Yingling Megan , Kern Sierra , Williams Ashton S. , Cash Shelby D. , Kelley Katherine
Published: July 2023

Date Presented 04/20/2023

Researchers conducted a mixed-method study evaluating the impact of a Community Engagement Model (CEM) on graduates’ entry-level competence. Participants consisted of OTD alumni who took a cancer survivorship elective with a community service-learning component. Participants reported perceived competence and indicated that engagement in service learning improved entry-level knowledge and skills, enhanced cancer culture awareness, and heightened their interest in cancer care.

Primary Author and Speaker: Katie M. Polo

Additional Authors and Speakers: Taryn J. Springgate, Megan Yingling, Sierra Kern, Ashton S. Williams, Shelby D. Cash, Katherine Kelley
Exploring the Experience of Entry-Level OTD Students on the Use of Anatomage® Table to Learn Anatomy: A Survey
Authors: Mani Karthik , Armstead Amber B. , Boyd Amy , Ghulmi Lima , Nunez Flor
Published: July 2023

Date Presented 04/20/2023

This cross-sectional survey explored students’ experiences and perceptions (perceived usefulness, user friendliness, and user experience) regarding the use of Anatomage Table to learn anatomy in an entry-level OTD program.

Primary Author and Speaker: Karthik Mani

Contributing Authors: Amber B. Armstead, Amy Boyd, Lima Ghulmi, Flor Nunez
Experiences of NC Farmers With Spinal Cord Injury & Pressure Ulcers
Authors: Rainone Lauren , Hildebrand Mary , Tutor Marcom Robin
Published: July 2023

Date Presented 04/21/2023

This poster will detail the findings of a mixed-methods research study to inform OT practitioners on the unique needs of farmers with spinal cord injury (SCI).

Primary Author and Speaker: Lauren Rainone

Contributing Authors: Mary Hildebrand, Robin Tutor Marcom
Effect of Information & Communication Technology Use on Executive Function of Older Adults: A Longitudinal Fixed-Effect Analysis
Authors: Lee Hamin , Park Sangmi , Han Seungho , Park Seyoung , Hyeon Dong Lee , Hong Ickpyo
Published: July 2023

Date Presented 04/21/2023

This study found that internet and communication technology (ICT) use had a statistically significant effect on executive function of older adults over time.

Primary Author and Speaker: Hamin Lee

Additional Authors and Speakers: Sangmi Park, Seungho Han, Seyoung Park, Lee Hyeon Dong, Ickpyo Hong

Contributing Authors: Sangmi Park, Seungho Han, Seyoung Park, Lee Hyeon Dong, Ickpyo Hong
Narrative Inquiry Into Postsecondary Transition Outcomes for Young Adults With Intellectual & Developmental Disabilities
Authors: Sarrett Eric
Published: July 2023

Date Presented 04/22/2023

Persons with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) struggle with community integration, yet little qualitative data explore their experiences. This mixed-media narrative inquiry explored postsecondary transition outcomes in comic books via critical disability theory. The seven narratives revealed that transition began earlier than anticipated, bullying and paternalism were endemic, sexuality was ignored, and poor team communication impaired adult role assumption. Ultimately, narratives empowered collaborators to guide their own futures.

Primary Author and Speaker: Eric Sarrett
Deciding My Future: Experiences of Adults With Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities & Family Members Using Supported Decision Making
Authors: Dean Evan , Linnenkamp Brad
Published: July 2023

Date Presented 04/22/2023

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

Primary Author and Speaker: Evan Dean

Additional Authors and Speakers: Brad Linnenkamp
Everyday Health Management: Perspectives of Families Living in Permanent Supportive Housing
Authors: Digiulio Rose , Vanpuymbrouck Laura
Published: July 2023

Date Presented 04/23/2023

This qualitative study explores the current strategies parents living in supportive housing use to manage their mental and physical health, the impact parenting has on health management, and how parents’ control affects their motivation.

Primary Author and Speaker: Rose Digiulio

Contributing Authors: Laura Vanpuymbrouck
The Effectiveness of an OT Self-Management Intervention for People Experiencing Chronic Pain
Authors: Gibbs Elizabeth , Simpson Emily K. , Heinking Kurt
Published: July 2023

Date Presented 04/22/2023

Individuals experiencing chronic pain (CP) often report difficulties with sleep and exhaustion, decreased physical abilities, poor social relations, and a decreased ability to perform meaningful activities, such as work and leisure. Because CP negatively effects occupational performance, there is a need for OT to become a more integral part of CP management. This presentation will cover the research and development of a virtual self-management intervention for CP.

Primary Author and Speaker: Elizabeth Gibbs

Contributing Authors: Emily K. Simpson, Kurt Heinking
Overcoming Social Isolation: Preliminary Fidelity & Effectiveness of the Healthy Aging Wellness Program
Authors: Stancanelli Jeanine , Lambert Tennille , Rubin Benay , Polanco Monica , Trevisan Marcella , Hidalgo Zoraida , Tejada Denisse , Ghosh Pinki , Vallejo Veronica , Waldman-Levi Amiya
Published: July 2023

Date Presented 04/22/2023

Fidelity and effectiveness of a healthy aging wellness program were examined.Significant improvement was found in participants’ sense of hope. Participants reported satisfaction with the program.This healthy aging wellness program supports aging in place.

Primary Author and Speaker: Jeanine Stancanelli

Additional Authors and Speakers: Amiya Waldman-Levi

Contributing Authors: Tennille Lambert, Benay Rubin, Monica Polanco, Marcella Trevisan, Zoraida Hidalgo, Denisse Tejada, Pinki Ghosh, Veronica Vallejo
Identity Development of LGBTQIA+ Autistic Individuals
Authors: Schmidt Elizabeth , Michaud Sage , Clausen Lindsey , Hickman Rachel
Published: July 2023

Date Presented 04/20/2023

This study explored supports and barriers to identity development (ID) for 57 sexual and gender minority (SGM) autistic adults using a qualitative, participatory approach. OTs can support ID through advocacy, fostering connections, encouraging creative outlets and self-exploration, creating safe spaces, and addressing sensory differences.

Primary Author and Speaker: Elizabeth Schmidt

Contributing Authors: Sage Michaud, Lindsey Clausen, Rachel Hickman
Effects of Telehealth Parent Coaching in Supporting Family Participation, Cohesion, & Adaptability
Authors: Smith Sarah L. , Aytur Semra , Humphreys Elizabeth
Published: July 2023

Date Presented 04/21/2023

Researchers piloted a 10-session telehealth parent coaching intervention, measuring pre–post changes in family participation, cohesion, and adaptability. Results provide preliminary support for family-level services to augment traditional child-focused OT.

Primary Author and Speaker: Sarah L. Smith

Contributing Authors: Semra Aytur, Elizabeth Humphreys
Illustration Research Methods
Authors: Gannon Rachel , Fauchon Mireille
Published: July 2023

For years illustration has lacked a strong critical history in which to frame it, with academics and media alike assessing it as part of design rather than a discipline in its own right. Illustration Research Methods addresses this void and adds to a fast-emerging discipline, establishing a lexicon that is specific to discussing contemporary illustration practice and research.

The chapters are broken down into the various roles that exist within the industry and which illustration research can draw from, such as ‘Reporting’ and ‘Education'. In doing so, users are able to explore a diverse range of disciplines that are rich in critical theory and can map these existing research methodologies to their own study and practice.

Supported by a wealth of case studies from international educators, student projects sit alongside those of world-renowned illustrators. Thus allowing users the opportunity to put what they have learnt into context and offering insight into the thinking and techniques behind some of illustrations’ greats.
Association of leptin receptor gene Gln223Arg polymorphism with insulin resistance and hyperglycemia in patients with metabolic syndrome
Authors: Mirrakhimov Erkin , Bektasheva Erkaiym , Isakova Jainagul , Lunegova Olga , Kerimkulova Alina , Abilova Saamay , Neronova Ksenya , Alibaeva Nazira , Mamatuulu Yrysbek U. , Kudaibergenova Indira , Banach Maciej , Mirrakhimov Aibek
Published: July 2023

Introduction

Worldwide, there has been an increase in the incidence of metabolic syndrome. The search for genetic markers of this syndrome is ongoing. The leptin receptor has recently received attention. One of the polymorphisms (Gln223Arg) is possibly associated with the development of obesity and insulin resistance. However, the results of studies on this polymorphism remain equivocal. Gln223Arg polymorphism has not been studied previously in the Kyrgyz population. Thus, we aimed to investigate the possible association of the Gln223Arg polymorphism of the leptin receptor gene with metabolic syndrome components in the Kyrgyz population.

Material and methods

237 Kyrgyz subjects, aged 35–70 years, were studied. For the analysis anthropometric data, glucose, insulin, lipid spectrum, leptin were obtained. The genotype of the Gln223Arg leptin polymorphism was evaluated using TaqMan real-time PCR.

Results

The distribution of genotypes was as follows: Gln223Gln 46.4%, Gln223Arg 40.1%, Arg223Arg 13.5%. In the study no association was found with abdominal obesity, arterial hypertension, hypertriglyceridemia or low-density cholesterol levels. Relationships of Gln223Arg and Arg223Arg genotypes with insulin resistance (p < 0.03) were found. Gln223Arg polymorphism was associated with a higher level of glycemia (5.54 vs. 5.39 mmol/l, p < 0.05) and insulinemia (8.3 vs. 7.1 µIU/ml, p < 0.05). Correlation analysis showed that carriers of the Arg223 allele demonstrated a higher risk of insulin resistance (odds ratio (OR) = 1.83, 95% CI: 1.03–3.24; p < 0.03) than carriers of the Gln223 allele.

Conclusions

Gln223Arg polymorphism of the leptin receptor gene may be a marker of predisposition to insulin resistance in the Kyrgyz population. Further studies are necessary to confirm these results in populations from other regions.
The evolution and future of diagnostic criteria for diabetes mellitus
Authors: Rhee Eun-Jung
Published: July 2023

Background: The diagnostic criteria for diabetes mellitus have evolved over time, taking into account new evidence. Here, the author would like to review the evolution of diagnostic criteria for diabetes mellitus, the current diagnostic criteria, and future perspectives.Current Concepts: For the first time, in 1965, the World Health Organization (WHO) recommended that a 2-hour plasma glucose concentration of 130 mg/dL or more after taking a 50-g or 100-g oral glucose bolus may be used to make the diagnosis in people younger than 45 years and that other clinical data might be used to make the diagnosis in people older than 45 years. The 2003 American Diabetes Association Diagnostic Criteria set the threshold for normal fasting glucose at 100 mg/dL. The International Expert Committee (IEC) in 2009, the American Diabetes Association in 2010, and the WHO in 2011 proposed new diagnostic criteria for diabetes: glycated hemoglobin (HbA1c) of 6.5% or higher. More recently, diabetes has been diagnosed via a fasting blood glucose of 126 mg/dL or higher after fasting for at least 8 hours, a 2-hour postprandial blood glucose of 200 mg/dL or higher, glycated hemoglobin of 6.5% or higher, or a random blood glucose of 200 mg/dL or higher with symptoms of hyperglycemia.Discussion and Conclusion: Further research is needed on the accuracy of other markers, such as HbA1c, fructosamine, and 1,5-anhydroglusitol, in the diagnosis of diabetes, and sufficient evidence is required to determine whether it is appropriate to use the same diagnostic criteria for diabetes in aged people and different ethnic groups.
Aronya (Aronia melanocarpa (Michx.) Elliott)’nın Mikroçoğaltımında Bitki Büyüme Düzenleyicilerinin Etkileri
Authors: ESKİMEZ İlknur , POLAT Mehmet
Published: July 2023

Bu çalışmada, aronyanın mikroçoğaltımı üzerine farklı büyüme düzenleyicilerin etkileri araştırılmış olup Nero aronya çeşidinde, Benzil amino purin (BAP), İndol butirik asit (IBA), Gibberallik asit (GA3) bitki büyüme düzenleyicileri kullanılmıştır. Araştırmada 5 farklı çoğaltma ortamı (Birinciortam-1 mg L-1 BAP+0.01 mg L-1 IBA, ikinci ortam-0.5 mg L-1 BAP+0.01 mg L-1 IBA+0.5 mg L-1 GA3, üçüncü ortam-1 mg L-1 BAP+0.02 mg L-1 IBA+0.5 mg L-1 GA3, dördüncü ortam-1 mg L-1 BAP+0.02 mg L-1 IBA+1 mg L-1 GA3, beşinci ortam-2 mg L-1 BAP+0.02 mg L-1 IBA+0.5 mg L-1 GA3) denenmiştir. Araştırma sonucunda, eksplant başına düşen sürgün sayısı (4.56 adet/eksplant), sürgün boyu (20.25 mm/eksplant) ve boğum sayısı (4.72 adet/eksplant) bakımından, 1 mg L-1 BAP+0.02 mg L-1 IBA+ 1 mg L-1 GA3 içerikli Murashige Skoog (MS) ortamı denenen diğer ortamlardan daha avantajlı bulunmuştur. Elde edilen veriler ışığında, aronyanın mikroçoğaltımında, tek bir büyüme düzenleyicinin değil, farklı büyüme düzenleyici kombinasyonlarının birlikte etkisinin incelenmesi gerektiği ortaya çıkmıştır.
Automated comet assay segmentation using combined dot enhancement filters and extended-maxima transform watershed segmentation
Authors: RADA Lavdie
Published: July 2023

The comet assay, also known as single-cell gel electrophoresis, is a widely used and reliable method for assessing DNA damage and repair in individual cells. It plays a crucial role in the assessment of genetic damage potential and human biomonitoring studies in the medical and biological fields. Ensemble of comet assay individual cells and establishing accurate information on the occurrence of cellular injury followed by the process of cellular restoration is a challenging task. This paper introduces an algorithm for the detection of a distinct head, composed of undamaged DNA, and a tail, comprising damaged or fragmented DNA, in genotoxicity testing images, and provides information on the region properties of such images. The proposed approach combines a dot enhancement filter to distinguish and help in the detection of the head in each cell combined with a multilevel segmentation approach consisting of a watershed-geodesic active contour model that is capable to refine the tail estimation. The effectiveness of the suggested algorithm is quantitatively evaluated with annotation data provided by biologists, and its results are compared with those obtained from previous works. The proposed system exhibits comparable or superior performance to the existing systems while avoiding excessive computational costs.
Navigating the STEM jungle of professionals: unlocking critical competencies through Emotional Intelligence
Authors:   University Politehnica of Bucharest, Romania, Tripon Cristina
Published: July 2023

Emotional intelligence plays an important role in all the factors that influence the efficiency of a person or organization: relationships with the boss, uncertainty, decision making, motivation and job satisfaction, keeping talented people in the organiz
Complex dissolved organic matter (DOM) on the roof of the world – Tibetan DOM molecular characteristics indicate sources, land use effects, and processing along the fluvial–limnic continuum
Authors: Maurischat Philipp , Seidel Michael , Dittmar Thorsten , Guggenberger Georg
Published: July 2023

Abstract. The Tibetan Plateau (TP) is the world's largest and highest plateau, comprising the earth's biggest alpine pasture system. It is sensitive to
the impacts of climate change and anthropogenic pressure. Carbon cycling on the TP is influenced by glaciation and degradation of the pasture
ecosystem. Dissolved organic matter (DOM) connects carbon reservoirs, following the hydrological continuum from glaciers and headwaters to
lakes. Due to its complexity, DOM cycling along the aquatic continuum and the impact of land use and climate change on DOM characteristics are still
not well understood. Here, we study solid phase extracted (SPE) DOM molecular characteristics using ultrahigh-resolution mass spectrometry
(FT-ICR-MS) along the TP hydrological continuum from glaciers, groundwater springs, and wetlands, including pastures and alpine steppes, to the
endorheic Lake Nam Co. Our study revealed that the SPE-DOM composition was largely influenced by local sources of glaciers, wetlands, and
groundwater springs as well as pasture degradation. Glacial meltwater SPE-DOM contained more saturated compounds suggesting microbial sources
together with aromatic compounds probably derived from aeolian deposition. In comparison, wetland and stream SPE-DOM were characterised by a higher
percentage of highly unsaturated and aromatic molecular formulae. These were likely derived from inputs of vascular plants and soils. Groundwater
spring SPE-DOM from degraded pastures differed from intact pasture samples. In degraded systems a strongly oxidised signature with the lowest counts of
P heteroatoms, a lower O/C ratio, and a higher aromaticity of SPE-DOM together with a high degradation index suggested a strong
transformation of SPE-DOM. SPE-DOM of the endorheic lake was richer in unsaturated molecular formulae compared to the tributaries. This suggests
algae and microbial sources and production in the lake. The SPE-DOM rich in aromatic and highly unsaturated formulae visible in the brackish zone of
the lake shore contrasted sharply with that of the lake. Aromatic molecular formulae were strongly depleted in the lake deep water
suggesting photooxidation of riverine SPE-DOM. This indicates that alpine SPE-DOM signatures are shaped by small-scale catchment properties, land
degradation, and the influence of glaciers and wetlands. The close link of alpine SPE-DOM composition to landscape properties is indicative of a
strong susceptibility of DOM characteristics to climatic and land use changes in High Asia.
SAMM version 1.0: A numerical model for microbial mediated soil aggregate formation
Authors: Laub Moritz , Blagodatsky Sergey , Van de Broek Marijn , Schlichenmaier Samuel , Kunlanit Benjapon , Six Johan , Vityakon Patma , Cadisch Georg
Published: July 2023

Abstract. In light of the large role that soil organic matter (SOM) plays in maintaining healthy and productive agricultural soils, it is crucial to understand the processes of SOM protection including the role of soil aggregate protection. Yet, few numerical process models include aggregate formation and even fewer represent the important connection between microbial growth and aggregate formation. Here, we propose a model of Soil Aggregation through Microbial Mediation (SAMM), which consist of measurable pools and 5 couples soil aggregate formation to microbial growth. The model was evaluated against data from a long term bare-fallow experiment in a tropical sandy soil, subject to plant litter additions of different compositions. The SAMM model effectively represented the microbial growth response after litter addition and the following formation and later disruption of aggregates. Model parameter correlation was low (all r < 0.5; r > 0.4 for only 4 of 22 parameters) showing that SAMM is well parameterized. Differences between treatments resulting from different litter compositions could be captured by SAMM for soil organic carbon (Nash-Sutcliffe modelling efficiency (EF) of 0.68), microbial nitrogen (EF of 0.24) and litter carbon (EF of 0.80). Aggregate-related fractions, i.e., carbon inside aggregates (EF of 0.60) and also carbon in the free silt and clay fraction (EF of 0.24) were simulated very well to satisfactory. Analysis of model parameters led to further noteworthy insights. For example, model results suggested that up to 50 % of carbon in the soil is stabilized through aggregate protection, even in a sandy soil, and that both microbial activity and physical aggregate formation coexist. When aggregate formation was deactivated, the model failed to stabilize soil organic carbon (EF dropped to -3.68) and microbial nitrogen was represented less well (EF of 0.13). By re-calibrating the model version with deactivated aggregates, it was possible to partly correct for removing the aggregate formation, i.e., by reducing the decomposition rate of mineral attached carbon by about 85 % (EF of 0.68, 0.75 and 0.18 for SOC, litter carbon and microbial nitrogen, respectively). Yet, the overall slightly better evaluation statistics (e.g., Akaike information critereon of 5351 vs 5554) show the potential importance of representing aggregate dynamics within SOM models. Our results indicate that current models without aggregate formation partly compensate the missing protection effect by lowering turnover rates of other pools and thus may still be suitable options where data on aggregate associated carbon is not available.
Atmospheric teleconnections between the Arctic and the Baltic Sea region as simulated by CESM1-LE
Authors: Jakobson Erko , Jakobson Liisi
Published: July 2023

Abstract. This paper examines teleconnections between the Arctic and the Baltic Sea region and is based on two cases of CESM-LE climate model simulations': the stationary case with pre-industrial radiative forcing and the climate change case with measured and RCP8.5 radiative forcing. Stationary control simulation 1800-year long time-series were used for stationary teleconnection and 40-member ensemble from the period 1920–2100 for teleconnections during ongoing climate change. We analyzed seasonal temperature at a 2-meter level, sea-level pressure, sea ice concentration, precipitations, geopotential height and 10-meter level wind speed. The Arctic was divided into seven areas. The Baltic Sea region climate has strong teleconnections with the Arctic climate; the strongest connections are with Svalbard and Greenland region. There is high seasonality in the teleconnections, with the strongest correlations in winter and the lowest correlations in summer, when the local factors are stronger. The majority of teleconnections in winter and spring can be explained by climate indexes NAO and AO. During ongoing climate change, the teleconnection patterns did not show remarkable developments by the end of the 21st century. Minor pattern changes are between the Baltic Sea region temperature and the sea ice concentration. To estimate different Arctic regions' collective statistical connections with the Baltic Sea region, we calculated the correlation between the parameter and its Ridge regression estimation. Seasonal coefficient of determination, R2, were highest for winter: for temperature R2 = 0.64, for surface pressure R2 = 0.44 and for precipitation R2 = 0.35. When doing the same for the seasons' previous month values in the Arctic, the relations are considerably weaker with the highest R2 = 0.09 for temperature in the spring. Hence, the forecasting capacity of Arctic climate data for the Baltic Sea region is weak. Although there are statistically significant teleconnections between the Arctic and Baltic Sea region, the Arctic impacts are regional and mostly connected with climate indexes. There are no simple cause-and-effect pathways. By the end of the 21st century, the Arctic ice concentration has significantly decreased. Still, the general teleconnections pattern between the Arctic and the Baltic Sea region will not change considerably by the end of the 21st century.