bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Use of the Occupation-Centered Intervention Assessment to Design Occupation-Centered Interventions
Authors: Oja Kaisa , Anderson Mariah , Hackett Emily , Tippin Krista , Jewell Vanessa
Published: November 2016

Date Presented 4/8/2016

Occupation is central to improving meaningful performance and participation. This study identified the Occupation-Centered Intervention Assessment as an effective tool for occupational therapy students for increasing satisfaction and confidence in designing occupation-centered interventions.

Primary Author and Speaker: Kaisa Oja

Contributing Authors: Mariah Anderson, Emily Hackett, Krista Tippin, Vanessa Jewell
Prevalence of Frailty in Patients Receiving Occupational Therapy Services in Skilled Nursing Facilities
Authors: Dickson Kelly , Toto Pamela
Published: November 2016

Date Presented 4/8/2016

The prevalence of frailty was measured by the Survey of Health, Ageing, and Retirement in Europe Frailty Instrument (SHARE–FI) among older adults (N = 170) receiving occupational therapy services in a skilled nursing facility. Of these, 72.9% (n = 124) were frail upon evaluation. The results support occupational therapists’ use of the SHARE–FI to distinguish frailty from other clinical conditions to provide effective services.

Primary Author and Speaker: Kelly Dickson

Contributing Author: Pamela Toto
Development of an Item List to Assess Bilateral Upper-Extremity Function of Stroke Patients With Hemiplegia
Authors: Lee Joo-Hyun , Lee Ye jin , Kim Yeonju , Kim Moon Young , Park Ji-Hyuk , Park Hae Yean , Holm Margo
Published: November 2016

Date Presented 4/8/2016

The process used to generate 25 bilateral activities to assess stroke survivors will be described, including the literature search, and expert and stroke survivor ratings. The final 25 items of bilateral upper-extremity function will facilitate meaningful and collaborative treatment planning.

Primary Author and Speaker: Joo-Hyun Lee

Additional Authors and Speakers: Hae Yean Park, Margo Holm, Yeonju Kim, Moon Young Kim, Yejin Lee, Ji-Hyuk Park
Interrater Reliability of the Jarrold, Boucher and Smith Play Scenario
Authors: May-Benson Teresa A. , Teasdale Alison , Hung Michele , Lin Naomi , Quinn Jennifer , Savla Pranjali , Smith Dorothy
Published: November 2016

Date Presented 4/8/2016

This study examined the interrater reliability of trained raters for the Jarrold, Boucher, and Smith play scenario by viewing deidentified video of 5 children with autism spectrum disorder and 4 typical children, contributing evidence for the use of this measure in assessment of the childhood occupation of pretend play.

Primary Author and Speaker: Teresa A. May-Benton

Contributing Authors: Alison Teasdale, Michele Hung, Naomi Lin, Jennifer Quinn, Pranjali Savla, Dorothy Smith
Career Transitions in Occupational Therapy
Authors: Sarrat Ashley , Smith Betsey
Published: November 2016

Date Presented 4/8/2016

A qualitative, phenomenological approach was used to explore the experiences of six occupational therapists who made career transitions. Results showed the necessity of support systems, on-the-job training, and education to make a smooth transition as well as the need for professional guidelines.

Primary Author and Speaker: Ashley Sarrat

Additional Author and Speaker: Betsey Smith
Sway: A Novel Approach for Simple Reaction Time Measurement
Authors: Burghart Mark , Craig Jordan , Radel Jeff , Wu Andy , Huisinga Jessie
Published: November 2016

Date Presented 4/8/2016

Measurement of simple reaction time may help occupational therapists identify persons experiencing subtle declines in cognitive functioning. Sway, a mobile application, allows clinicians to accurately and objectively assess a person’s reaction time without the need for specialized equipment or computers.

Primary Author and Speaker: Mark Burghart

Contributing Authors: Jordan Craig, Jeff Radel, Andy Wu, Jessie Huisinga
Through the Eyes of the Care Partner: Daily Experiences Living With a Person With Parkinson's Disease
Authors: Chen Tiffany , Thomas Cathi , Habermann Barbara , Berger Sue , Tickle-Degnen Linda
Published: November 2016

Date Presented 4/8/2016

Parkinson’s disease (PD) affects the lives of family and friends along with that of the person with PD. This study describes the lived experience of care partners for people with PD through the lens of activity engagement and explores the role of the occupational therapist in working with the care partner.

Primary Author and Speaker: Tiffany Chen

Additional Authors and Speakers: Sue Berger, Linda Tickle-Degnen

Contributing Authors: Cathi Thomas, Barbara Habermann
An Occupational View to Daily Management of Celiac Disease: Promoting Self-Management Among Children and Adolescents
Authors: Meyer Sonya , Rosenblum Sara
Published: November 2016

Date Presented 4/8/2016

A chronic condition such as celiac disease entails daily health management. Execution of the required health behavior can be challenging. An occupational view considering activities and participation can contribute to adaptive strategies about how to manage the condition among children and adolescents.

Primary Author and Speaker: Sonya Meyer

Additional Author and Speaker: Sara Rosenblum
Managing Occupations in Everyday Life at Home for People With Advanced Cancer
Authors: Peoples Hanne , la Cour Karen , Brandt Åse , Waehrens Eva
Published: November 2016

Date Presented 4/8/2016

Advanced cancer affects the ability to manage occupations. The purpose of this study was to describe how people with advanced cancer manage occupations, using qualitative descriptive design, semistructured interviews with 73 participants, and content analysis. Self-developed strategies enabled independence.

Primary Author and Speaker: Hanne Peoples

Additional Authors and Speakers: Åse Brandt, Karen la Cour, Eva Waehrens
Effects of Yoga on Functional Gait and Health-Related Quality of Life for Adults With Diabetic Peripheral Neuropathy
Authors: Phillips Chloe , Schmid Arlene , Willis Leslie
Published: November 2016

Date Presented 4/8/2016

This study addressed changes in health-related quality of life and functional gait after an 8-wk yoga intervention for adults with diabetic peripheral neuropathy, thereby exploring an intervention to restore occupational engagement in this population by addressing these two variables.

Primary Author and Speaker: Chloe Phillips

Contributing Authors: Arlene Schmid, Leslie Willis
Use of the Home Safety Self Assessment Tool (HSSAT) Within Community Health Education To Improve Home Safety
Authors: Horowitz Beverly , Almonte Tiffany , Kaur Sarbjit , Vasil Andrea
Published: November 2016

Date Presented 4/8/2016

This study examined use of the Home Safety Self Assessment Tool (HSSAT) in health education. Results found that older adults significantly increased recognition of unsafe activities and plans to improve home safety. Focus groups found the HSSAT a promising assessment for community practice with older adults.

Primary Author and Speaker: Beverly Horowitz

Contributing Authors: Tiffany Almonte, Sarbjit Kaur, Andrea Vasil
Poststroke Reductions in Impairment and Functional Limitation Using a FaceTime-Based Upper-Extremity Protocol
Authors: Faeta Julie , Tanksley Heather , Page Stephen
Published: November 2016

Date Presented 4/8/2016

We examined the use of FaceTime to remotely deliver an 8-wk upper-extremity intervention to a chronic stroke survivor. Results provide the first evidence of the feasibility and positive impact of using commercially available technology to reduce impairment and functional limitation remotely.

Primary Author and Speaker: Julie Faeta

Additional Author and Speaker: Stephen Page, Heather Tanksley
The Validity of the US–Nottingham Sensory Assessment in Persons With Chronic Stroke
Authors: Doyle Sue , Herrin Domonique , Muller Alina
Published: November 2016

Date Presented 4/8/2016

We studied the American version of the Nottingham Sensory Assessment and found strong concurrent validity with the Fugl–Meyer Assessment Sensory scale and moderate relationships with functional use of the upper extremity. This assessment will be useful for clinicians working with stroke survivors.

Primary Author and Speaker: Sue Doyle

Additional Authors and Speakers: Domonique Herrin, Alina Muller
The Impact of an Earth-Centered, Integrational, Community-Based Program
Authors: Wong Stephanie Dapice , Orentlicher Meira , Denny John , Romero-Marano Janey , Santasier Anita
Published: November 2016

Date Presented 4/8/2016

Tender, an Earth-centered, intergenerational program, created new opportunities, reduced barriers to meaningful engagement, created connections with the Earth and between the generations, and allowed participants to expand their perceived capabilities and promote health.

Primary Author and Speaker: Stephanie Dapice Wong

Additional Author and Speaker: Anita Santasier

Contributing Authors: Meira Orentlicher, John Denny, Janey Romero-Marano
A Qualitative Study of the Instrumental Activities of Daily Living for Mild Cognitive Impairment and Caregivers
Authors: Wen Meng-Hsuan , Mao Hui-Fen , Chang Ling-Hui , Chiu Ming-Jang
Published: November 2016

Date Presented 4/8/2016

Through interview with 9 pairs of clients with mild cognitive impairment and their respective caregivers, this study investigated their difficulties in instrumental activities of daily living. Based on the result, we must emphasize the client-centered evaluation in the future.

Primary Author and Speaker: Meng-Hsuan Wen

Contributing Authors: Hui-Fen Mao, Ling-Hui Chang, Ming-Jang Chiu
Patient Profile: Operation Enduring Freedom/Operation Iraqi Freedom (OEF/OIF) Veterans Suspected of Traumatic Brain Injury
Authors: Mortera Marianne , Kinirons Stacy , Simantov Jessie , Klingbeil Heidi
Published: November 2016

Date Presented 4/8/2016

This retrospective study explored the rate of return to productivity (RTP) in Operation Enduring Freedom/Operation Iraqi Freedom veterans who screened positive on the Veterans Affairs Comprehensive Traumatic Brain Injury Evaluation. Results showed depression and race were associated with RTP. Further prospective study is needed to explore predictors of RTP.

Primary Author and Speaker: Marianne Mortera

Additional Authors and Speakers: Heidi Klingbeil, Jessie Simantov, Stacy Kinirons

Contributing Authors: Stacy Kinirons, Jessie Simantov, Heidi Klingbeil
Impact of Pediatric Acute-Onset Neuropsychiatric Syndrome Exacerbations on Daily Functioning
Authors: Bhattacharjya Sutanuka , Tona Janice Lynn
Published: November 2016

Date Presented 4/8/2016

This is a study using retrospective online survey based on the Occupational Therapy Practice Framework: Domain and Process (2nd ed.) to identify functional limitations experienced by children with pediatric acute-onset neuropsychiatric syndrome during an exacerbation.

Primary Author and Speaker: Sutanuka Bhattacharjya

Additional Author and Speaker: Janice Lynn Tona
Evaluation of Item Fit to Item Response Theory Models for Patient Reported Outcome Measures: A Systematic Review
Authors: Hand Brittany N. , De Boeck Paul
Published: November 2016

Date Presented 4/8/2016

This systematic review elucidates trends in research using item response theory (IRT) models to develop and validate patient-reported outcome measures. Implications of findings regarding use of IRT models, method(s) of item fit evaluation, and statistical software are discussed.

Primary Author and Speaker: Brittany N. Hand

Contributing Author: Paul De Boeck
Construct Validity of the School Outcomes Measure (SOM) When Used With Secondary Students Receiving School-Based Therapy
Authors: MacRone-Wojton Mindy , Arnold Sandra , Kolobe Thubi H. A. , DeGrace Beth
Published: November 2016

Date Presented 4/9/2016

Occupational therapists need valid and reliable outcome measures. Research supports the School Outcomes Measure as a valid tool that practitioners can use to measure change in secondary students’ abilities on three distinct scales: Mobility, Manipulation in Learning, and Behavior.

Primary Author and Speaker: Mindy MacRone-Wojton

Contributing Authors: Sandra Arnold, Thubi H. A. Kolobe, Beth DeGrace
Exploring the Effectiveness of an Occupation-Based Program Aimed at Reducing Food Insecurity
Authors: Leto Theresa , Schmelzer Laura
Published: November 2016

Date Presented 4/9/2016

Food insecurity is a persistent problem in the United States, with limited improvement over time. An individualized occupation-based program designed to reduce food insecurity is explored, showing promising preliminary results.

Primary Author and Speaker: Theresa Leto

Additional Author and Speaker: Laura Schmelzer
The Involvement of Executive Functions in Everyday Prospective Memory Performance of Persons With Multiple Sclerosis
Authors: Borg Lara , Goverover Yael
Published: November 2016

Date Presented 4/9/2016

This study (1) describes cognitive impairments of executive functions and prospective memory that are experienced by persons with multiple sclerosis and the association between executive functions and prospective memory and (2) identifies how the research findings can be applied in to occupational therapy services.

Primary Author and Speaker: Lara Borg

Additional Author and Speaker: Yael Goverover
Relationship Between Fear of Falling and Fall Precautions Taken by Community-Dwelling Older Adults
Authors: Borska Erika , Groves Mary , Huang Yan-hua , Alvarez-Jett Nick , Peyton Claudia , Erickson Taryn
Published: November 2016

Date Presented 4/9/2016

This study explored and found positive correlations between fear of falling (FOF) and fall precautions and negative correlations between FOF and physical activity levels self-reported among older adults (N = 113). Occupational therapists should encourage maintained activity to mitigate the negative consequences of FOF.

Primary Author and Speaker: Erika Borska

Additional Authors and Speakers: Claudia G. Peyton, Yan-hua Huang, Taryn Erickson, Mary Groves

Contributing Authors: Nick Alvarez-Hett
Measuring Real-World Upper-Extremity Activity of Stroke Survivors in the Outpatient Setting
Authors: Doman Caitlin , Waddell Kimberly , Bailey Ryan , Moore Jennifer , Hornby T. George , Lang Catherine
Published: November 2016

Date Presented 4/9/2016

The use of unbiased methods to quantify upper extremity (UE) performance in daily life is critical for stroke rehabilitation. This case series evaluated the relationship between change in UE functional capacity and UE performance using bilateral wrist-worn accelerometers for persons with UE paresis poststroke.

Primary Author and Speaker: Caitlin Doman

Additional Authors and Speakers: Kimberly Waddell,

Contributing Authors: Ryan Bailey, Jennifer Moore, T. George Hornby, Catherine Lang
Sleep as an Activity of Daily Living and Improved Outcomes in Acute Care
Authors: Clore Kristen , Heidt Steven , Meireles Julia , Gappy Brittany , Higgy Bridget , Rasheed Zainab , Scott Ryan , Vanini Giancarlo , Farrehi Peter , Barber Mary Whitehouse , Johnson Melissa , David Christelle
Published: November 2016

Date Presented 4/9/2016

Occupational therapy sleep tool intervention demonstrates a positive effect on pain reduction associated with sleep deprivation. To improve patient outcomes, hospital-based occupational therapist roles should routinely include sleep education as part of their domain.

Primary Author and Speaker: Kristen Clore

Additional Authors and Speakers: Mary Whitehouse Barber, Melissa Johnson, Christelle David

Contributing Authors: Steven Heidt, Julia Meireles, Brittany Gappy, Bridget Higgy, Zainab Rasheed, Ryan Scott, Giancarlo Vanini, Peter Farrehi
Activity Participation and Restriction for Community Clients With Schizophrenia Through the Kawa Model Perspective
Authors: Yeh Essential , Huang Lin-Jye , Wu Chinyu
Published: November 2016

Date Presented 4/9/2016

This study clarified activity participation for schizophrenia with the KAWA model. Major themes for rocks were relationship and lack of meaning; for driftwood, the desire to relationship. Relationships were dilemma issues. Meaning in life within mental illness is essential for recovery.

Primary Author and Speaker: Essential Yeh

Additional Author and Speaker: Lin-Jye Huang, Chinyu Wu
The Effect of Multisensory Activities to Facilitate the Learning of Spelling Words in First-Grade Students
Authors: Golden Kerri , McCracken Heidi
Published: November 2016

Date Presented 4/9/2016

The purpose of this research project was to determine whether the use of multisensory approaches developed to teach spelling words in a first-grade classroom could result in improved test scores. There was a significant difference in test scores for all students when this approach was used.

Primary Author and Speaker: Kerri Golden

Additional Author and Speaker: Heidi McCracken
Need for Social Skills Intervention in Preschool Children Who Experience Poverty as Homeless or Housed
Authors: Rybski Debra , Huston Colleen , Israel Heidi
Published: November 2016

Date Presented 4/9/2016

Preschoolers’ social skills and need for intervention, reported by mothers who experience ecotoxic stress through homelessness or housed poverty, provides evidence for population health occupational therapy practice models in early identification and intervention to enhance children’s social participation and learning.

Primary Author and Speaker: Debra Rybski

Additional Authors and Speakers: Colleen Huston,

Contributing Author: Heidi Israel
Measuring Upper-Extremity Functional Movement With Accelerometry: FitBit Versus Actigraph
Authors: Rowe Veronica , Neville Marsha , Melcher Elizabeth
Published: November 2016

Date Presented 4/9/2016

This study explains the use of accelerometry to objectively monitor upper-extremity movement in everyday life and presents criterion data of normal participants. Comparability of Actigraph Bluetooth® Smart wGT3X-BT and FitBit® Flex™ allows greater access to an affordable instrument for measuring outcomes.

Primary Author and Speaker: Veronica Rowe

Additional Authors and Speakers: Marsha Neville, Elizabeth Melcher
Factors for Affecting Flow Experience in Persons With Schizophrenia
Authors: Huang Lin-Jye , Lee Shu-Chun , Huang Hsu-Chang , Yang Yi-Hong , Lai Kuan-Yu , Yu Chun-Yi , Hu Fu-Chang , Wu Chinyu
Published: November 2016

Date Presented 4/9/2016

The interpretations of this study indicated that occupational therapists could assist persons with schizophrenia through the knowledge of flow theory and self-determination theory while providing the therapeutic activities to increase flow experience and facilitate intrinsic motivation.

Primary Author and Speaker: Lin-Jye Huang

Additional Authors and Speakers: Shu-Chun Lee, Hsu-Chang Huang, Yi-Hong Yang, Kuan-Yu Lai, Chun-Yi Yu, Fu-Chang Hu, Chinyu Wu
Comparison of Hand Range of Motion During the Use of Normal and Adaptive (Built-Up) Silverware
Authors: McDonald Susan , Aguilar Lauren , Levine David
Published: November 2016

Date Presented 4/9/2016

The objective of this study was to establish the normal range of motion (ROM) of a healthy hand using built-up spoons with electrogoniometry. Statistical analysis of the data found significant differences in ROM between joints and spoon size and confirmed the hypothesis that less ROM is required to grip the utensils.

Primary Author and Speaker: Susan McDonald

Additional Author and Speaker: David Levine

Contributing Author: Lauren Aguilar
Perceived Stressors and Coping in Junior, Senior, and Graduate Occupational Therapy Students
Authors: Soja Jessica , Sanders Martha , Haughey Katherine
Published: November 2016

Date Presented 4/9/2016

This study aimed to identify perceived stressors and coping strategies among 167 occupational therapy (OT) students. Students completed two questionnaires, and data were analyzed with SPSS and Excel software. Results may have implications to enhance OT students’ academic performance.

Primary Author and Speaker: Jessica Soja

Additional Authors and Speakers: Martha Sanders, Katherine Haughey
Methodological Challenges in Examining Family and Child Perspectives on Lived Experiences of Disability in Daily Life
Authors: Lawlor Mary , Solomon Olga
Published: November 2016

Date Presented 4/7/2016

The authors discuss the salience of family and child perspectives, conceptualization of study design, methodological innovations designed to elicit data related to lived experiences, scientific rigor, analytic approaches, and moral dilemmas.

Primary Authors and Speakers: Mary Lawlor, Olga Solomon
Slips, Trips, and Falls in Homes: Home Health Care Workers at Risk
Authors: Darragh Amy , Sommerich Carolyn , Lavender Steve , Wills Celia , Polivka Barbara , Stredney Donald
Published: November 2016

Date Presented 4/7/2016

This session presents the major slip, trip, and fall hazards faced by home health care workers (HHWs) in client homes. It also details the solutions currently used by HHW to mitigate these hazards—some effective and some not. Roles for occupational therapy experts in home modification and fall prevention will be discussed.

Primary Author and Speaker: Amy Darragh

Contributing Authors: Carolyn Sommerich, Steve Lavender, Celia Wills, Barbara Polivka, Donald Stredney
Changes in Motor Performance: Indicators of Fall Risks After Bariatric Surgery
Authors: Gill Simone
Published: November 2016

Date Presented 4/7/2016

Obesity affects clients’ mobility and participation. This study examined differences in walking in adults with obesity before and after bariatric surgery. Occupational therapists have the expertise to create client-centered, occupation-based interventions to reduce clients’ fall risks.

Primary Author and Speaker: Simone Gill
Construction of Value: Providers’ Perspectives on Best Practices for Hip Fracture Rehabilitation
Authors: Leland Natalie , Lepore Michael , Wong Carin , Gillies Heather , Crum Karen , Nash Paul
Published: November 2016

Date Presented 4/7/2016

This presentation highlights the findings from a qualitative study of postacute care providers’ perspectives on what constitutes best practice in hip fracture rehabilitation to inform future efforts to enhance patient outcomes.

Primary Author and Speaker: Natalie Leland

Contributing Authors: Michael Lepore, Carin Wong, Heather Gillies, Karen Crum, Paul Nash
Merging Yoga and Occupational Therapy to Improve Balance and Fall Risk Factor Management: A Pilot Study
Authors: Hinsey Katie , Bolster Ruby , Willis Leslie , Schmid Arlene A. , Van Puymbroeck Marieke , Tracy Brian , Portz Jennifer
Published: November 2016

Date Presented 4/7/2016

We examined the impact of the Merging Yoga and Occupational Therapy intervention on balance, balance confidence, and fall risk factor management for people with stroke. All outcome measures improved with significant changes in balance, balance confidence, and two risk factor management assessments.

Primary Author and Speaker: Arlene A. Schmid

Additional Speakers: Katie Hinsey, Ruby Bolster, Leslie Willis

Contributing Authors: Marieke Van Puymbroeck, Brian Tracy, Jennifer Portz
Effectiveness of Somatosensory-Based Interventions for Children With Autism: A Systematic Review
Authors: Parham Diane , Goldman Rachel
Published: November 2016

Date Presented 4/8/2016

A systematic review showed that massage protocols produce outcomes of improved sleep, behavior regulation, and sensory responsiveness for children with autism spectrum disorder. Other somatosensory-based interventions such as brushing protocol or weighted vests do not yet have adequate research to evaluate their effectiveness with this population.

Primary Author and Speaker: Diane Parham

Additional Author and Speaker: Rachel Goldman
Social–Emotional Behaviors During the Development of Prone Locomotion in Infants at High and Low Risk for Cerebral Palsy
Authors: Smart Leslie , Kolobe Thubi H. A. , DeGrace Beth , Barnekow Kris
Published: November 2016

Date Presented 4/8/2016

This study found strong associations between some social–emotional (SE) behaviors and early mobility for infants at high risk for cerebral palsy. Indications that early mobility may scaffold on SE behaviors for high-risk infants suggests interventions should target both areas to be effective.

Primary Author and Speaker: Leslie Smart

Contributing Authors: Thubi H. A. Kolobe, Beth DeGrace, Kris Barnekow
Strategies for Engaging the Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy Community in Research
Authors: Bendixen Roxanna , Morgenroth Lauren Hache
Published: November 2016

Date Presented 4/8/2016

Through parent-based and clinician-based focus groups, we qualitatively explored barriers to engaging families of children with rare diseases in clinical trials. The insight gained may improve the future design of clinical research protocols and improve participation in future clinical trials.

Primary Author and Speaker: Roxanna Bendixen

Contributing Author: Lauren Hache Morgenroth
Use of Real-Time Biomechanical Biofeedback to Retrain Posture and Reduce Pain: A Randomized Controlled Trial
Authors: Josey Lorraine , Broome Kieran , Gray Marion
Published: November 2016

Date Presented 4/8/2016

Biomechanical feedback was found to be significantly more effective than education in achieving sustained improvements in posture and musculoskeletal pain for computer users. The findings provide support for occupational therapists to include biomechanical biofeedback in treatment programs for musculoskeletal pain.

Primary Author and Speaker: Lorraine Josey

Contributing Authors: Kieran Broome and Marion Gray
Understanding the Nature of Home Exercise Programs for Persons With Neurological Injuries
Authors: Proffitt Rachel
Published: November 2016

Date Presented 4/9/2016

The purpose of this study was to investigate current occupational therapy practices of home exercise programs (HEPs) for neurological injuries. Although participants articulated the clinical reasoning for a HEP, dosage and content are not in alignment with current evidence, and clinical practice guidelines need revisions.

Primary Author and Speaker: Rachel Proffitt
Comparing Wayfinding On Road and in the Driving Simulator: Does GPS Improve or Impair Driving Performance?
Authors: Cochran Lauren , Dickerson Anne
Published: November 2016

Date Presented 4/9/2016

Driving is a complex occupation that has been laborious to assess and challenging to rehabilitate. This study describes how occupational therapists can now use the simulator to evaluate the strategic level of driving (navigation) and consider using a GPS as an assistive device to improve driving performance.

Primary Author and Speaker: Lauren Cochran

Additional Author and Speaker: Anne Dickerson
Learning Together: Exploring Instructional Support Personnel’s Perceptions of Occupational Therapists in School Mental Health—A Pilot Study
Authors: Cahill Susan , Egan Brad
Published: November 2016

Date Presented 4/9/2016

The purpose of this pilot study was to investigate the perspectives of instructional support personnel (ISP) with regard to the involvement of occupational therapy (OT) practitioners in school-based mental health. After a training, ISP were more knowledgeable about OT’s role in school mental health.

Primary Author and Speaker: Susan Cahill

Additional Author and Speaker: Brad Egan
Long-Term Functional Outcomes Following Interdisciplinary Rehabilitation: A Longitudinal Study
Authors: Weaver Jennifer , Wheeler Steven , Kersey Jessica
Published: November 2016

Date Presented 4/9/2016

This study analyzed the effect of an interdisciplinary rehabilitation program on functional performance and followed the recovery process of participants over a 1-yr period. Survivor community participation and life satisfaction along with family and caregiver burden are discussed.

Primary Author and Speaker: Jennifer Weaver

Additional Authors and Speakers: Steven Wheeler, Jessica Kersey
The NIH Stroke Scale Lacks Validity in Chronic Hemiparetic Stroke
Authors: Peters Heather , White Susan E. , Page Stephen J.
Published: November 2016

Date Presented 4/9/2016

The National Institutes of Health Stroke Scale (NIHSS) is an acutely based measure purported to be associated with long-term outcomes and is increasingly being used in chronic trials. The study objective was to determine the concurrent validity of the NIHSS with the Stroke Impact Scale, a previously validated measure in chronic stroke.

Primary Author and Speaker: Heather Peters

Contributing Authors: Susan E. White and Stephen J. Page
Development and Validity of the Outdoor Falls Questionnaire (OFQ)
Authors: Chippendale Tracy , Knight RoseAnn , An Mi Sun Monica , Cefalo Lauren , Lautman Talia , Stoffel Cali , Harris Ruth , Mahadevia Bhumi , Huang Diane
Published: November 2016

Date Presented 4/9/2016

The Outdoor Falls Questionnaire examines outdoor fall risks and strategies used for prevention among community-dwelling seniors. Results from this study suggest the questionnaire has good internal consistency as well as content and face validity. Further development of the tool is warranted.

Primary Author and Speaker: Tracy Chippendale

Contributing Authors: RoseAnn Knight, Mi Sun Monica An, Lauren Cefalo, Talia Lautman, Cali Stoffel, Ruth Harris, Bhumi Mahadevia, Diane Huang
Development of a New Instrument to Assess Work-Related Function: Work Disability Functional Assessment Battery (WD-FAB)
Authors: Marfeo Elizabeth , Ni Pengsheng , Meterko Mark , Marino Molly , Peterik Kara , McDonough Christine , Rasch Elizabeth K. , Brandt Diane , Chan Leighton , Jette Alan
Published: November 2016

Date Presented 4/10/2016

This research describes the development of the Work Disability Functional Assessment Battery (WD–FAB). The WD–FAB characterizes a person’s functioning along six key dimensions. The WD–FAB may be useful among occupational therapists focusing on work rehabilitation and disability evaluation.

Primary Author and Speaker: Elizabeth Marfeo

Contributing Authors: Pengsheng Ni, Mark Meterko, Molly Marino, Kara Peterik, Christine McDonough, Elizabeth K. Rasch, Diane Brandt, Leighton Chan, Alan Jette
P-Drive: Implementing an Assessment of On-Road Driving in Clinical Settings
Authors: Patomella Ann-Helen , Bundy Anita
Published: November 2016

Date Presented 4/10/2016

The psychometric properties of Performance Analysis of Driving Ability (P-Drive) was investigated. Drivers with neurological impairment were observed on road and scored. Results showed that data gathered yielded evidence of psychometric properties and that P-Drive can be implemented successfully.

Primary Author and Speaker: Ann-Helen Patomella

Additional Author and Speaker: Anita Bundy
Modeling investigation of light-absorbing aerosols in the Amazon Basin during the wet season
Authors: Wang Qiaoqiao , Saturno Jorge , Chi Xuguang , Walter David , Lavric Jost V. , Moran-Zuloaga Daniel , Ditas Florian , Pöhlker Christopher , Brito Joel , Carbone Samara , Artaxo Paulo , Andreae Meinrat O.
Published: November 2016

Abstract. We use a global chemical transport model (GEOS-Chem) to interpret observed light-absorbing aerosols in Amazonia during the wet season. Observed aerosol properties, including black carbon (BC) concentration and light absorption, at the Amazon Tall Tower Observatory (ATTO) site in the central Amazon have relatively low background levels but frequently show high peaks during the study period of January–April 2014. With daily temporal resolution for open fire emissions and modified aerosol optical properties, our model successfully captures the observed variation in fine/coarse aerosol and BC concentrations as well as aerosol light absorption and its wavelength dependence over the Amazon Basin. The source attribution in the model indicates the important influence of open fire on the observed variances of aerosol concentrations and absorption, mainly from regional sources (northern South America) and from northern Africa. The contribution of open fires from these two regions is comparable, with the latter becoming more important in the late wet season. The analysis of correlation and enhancement ratios of BC versus CO suggests transport times of < 3 days for regional fires and  ∼  11 days for African plumes arriving at ATTO during the wet season. The model performance of long-range transport of African plumes is also evaluated with observations from AERONET, MODIS, and CALIOP. Simulated absorption aerosol optical depth (AAOD) averaged over the wet season is lower than 0.0015 over the central Amazon, including the ATTO site. We find that more than 50 % of total absorption at 550 nm is from BC, except for the northeastern Amazon and the Guianas, where the influence of dust becomes significant (up to 35 %). The brown carbon contribution is generally between 20 and 30 %. The distribution of absorption Ångström exponents (AAE) suggests more influence from fossil fuel combustion in the southern part of the basin (AAE  ∼  1) but more open fire and dust influence in the northern part (AAE > 1.8). Uncertainty analysis shows that accounting for absorption due to secondary organic aerosol (SOA) and primary biogenic aerosol (PBA) particles could result in differences of < 8 and 5–40 % in total absorption, respectively.
Trace gas composition in the Asian summer monsoon anticyclone: A case study based on aircraft observations and model simulations
Authors: Gottschaldt Klaus-D. , Schlager Hans , Baumann Robert , Bozem Heiko , Eyring Veronika , Hoor Peter , Jöckel Patrick , Jurkat Tina , Voigt Christiane , Zahn Andreas , Ziereis Helmut
Published: November 2016

Abstract. We present in-situ measurements of the trace gas composition of the upper tropospheric (UT) Asian summer monsoon anticyclone (ASMA) performed with the High Altitude and LOng range (HALO) research aircraft in the frame of the Earth System Model Validation (ESMVal) campaign. Air masses with enhanced O3 mixing ratios were encountered after entering the ASMA at its southern edge at about 150 hPa on 18 September 2012. This is in contrast to previous studies, reporting that the anticyclone's interior is dominated by recently uplifted air with low O3 in the monsoon season. We also observed enhanced CO and HCl in the ASMA, tracers for boundary layer pollution and tropopause layer (TL) air or stratospheric inmixing, respectively. In addition, reactive nitrogen was enhanced in the ASMA. Along the HALO flight track across the ASMA boundary, strong gradients of these tracers separate anticyclonic from outside air. Lagrangian trajectory calculations using HYSPLIT show that HALO sampled three times a filament of UT air, which included air masses uplifted from the lower or mid troposphere north of the Bay of Bengal. The trace gas gradients between UT and uplifted air masses were preserved during transport within a belt of streamlines fringing the central part of the anticyclone (fringe), but are smaller than the gradients across the ASMA boundary. Our data represent the first in-situ observations across the southern and downstream the eastern ASMA flank, respectively. Back-trajectories starting at the flight track furthermore indicate that HALO transected the ASMA where it was just splitting into a Tibetan and an Iranian part. The O3-rich filament is diverted from the fringe towards the interior of the original anticyclone, and at least partially bound to become part of the new Iranian eddy. A simulation with the ECHAM/MESSy Atmospheric Chemistry (EMAC) model is found to reproduce the observations reasonably well. It shows that O3-rich air is entrained by the outer streamlines of the anticyclone at its eastern flank. Back-trajectories and increased HCl mixing ratios indicate that the entrained air originates in the stratospherically influenced TL. Photochemical ageing of air masses in the ASMA additionally increases O3 in originally O3-poor, but CO-rich air. Simulated monthly mean trace gas distributions show decreased O3 in the ASMA centre not in general, but only at the 100 hPa level in July and August, as also reported by previous studies. However, at lower altitudes and in September the ASMA is dominated by increased O3, indicating that the above processes are more important for the ASMA trace gas budgets than previously thought.
Modeling ground deformation associated with the destructive earthquakes occurring on Mt. Etna's southeastern flank in 1984
Authors: Cannavò Flavio , Gambino Salvatore , Puglisi Biagio , Velardita Rosanna
Published: November 2016

Abstract. The Timpe Fault System is the source of very shallow but destructive earthquakes that affect several towns and villages on the eastern flank of Mt. Etna (Italy). In 1984, several seismic events, and specifically on 19 and 25 October, caused one fatality, 12 injuries and produced serious damage in the Zafferana and Acireale territories. This seismicity was mainly related to the activity of the Fiandaca Fault, one of the structures belonging to the Timpe Fault System. We inverted ground deformation data collected by a geodimeter trilateration network set up in 1977 at a low altitude along the eastern side of the volcano in order to define the Timpe Fault System faulting mechanisms linked to the seismicity in 1984. We have found that in the period May 1980–October 1984, the Fiandaca Fault was affected by a strike-slip and normal dip-slip of about 20.4 and 12.7 cm respectively. This result is kinematically consistent with field observations of the coseismic ground ruptures along the fault but it is notably large compared to displacements estimated by seismicity, then suggesting that most of the slip over the fault plane was aseismic. The results once again confirm how seismicity and its relation with ground ruptures and creep displacement represent a very high hazard to the several towns and villages situated along the Timpe Fault System.
In situ field measurements of the temporal evolution of low-frequency sea-ice dielectric properties in relation to temperature, salinity, and microstructure
Authors: O'Sadnick Megan , Ingham Malcolm , Eicken Hajo , Pettit Erin
Published: November 2016

Abstract. The seasonal evolution of sea-ice microstructure controls key ice properties, including those governing ocean–atmosphere heat and gas exchange, remote-sensing signatures, and the role of the ice cover as a habitat. Non-destructive in situ monitoring of sea-ice microstructure is of value for sea-ice research and operations but remains elusive to date. We examine the potential for the electric properties of sea ice, which is highly sensitive to the brine distribution within the ice, to serve as a proxy for microstructure and, hence, other ice transport properties. Throughout spring of 2013 and 2014, we measured complex dielectric permittivity in the range of 10 to 95 kHz in landfast ice off the coast of Barrow (Utqiaġvik), Alaska. Temperature and salinity measurements and ice samples provide data to characterize ice microstructure in relation to these permittivity measurements. The results reveal a significant correlation between complex dielectric permittivity, brine volume fraction, and microstructural characteristics including pore volume and connectivity, derived from X-ray microtomography of core samples. The influence of temperature and salinity variations as well as the relationships between ice properties, microstructural characteristics, and dielectric behavior emerge from multivariate analysis of the combined data set. Our findings suggest some promise for low-frequency permittivity measurements to track seasonal evolution of a combination of mean pore volume, fractional connectivity, and pore surface area-to-volume ratio, which in turn may serve as proxies for key sea-ice transport properties.
Integrating Youth into Community Development: Implications for Policy Planning and Program Evaluation
Authors: Barnett Rosemary V. , Brennan M. A.
Published: November 2016

As non-profits, volunteer groups, and nongovernmental organizations take on increasingly larger roles in contributing to local well-being, the active collaboration between youth and adults is vital to the long-term success of community development efforts. Similarly, as service activities become standardized components of high-school programs, youth are empowered to becoming long-term contributors to local development efforts. Through this process youth engage in shared citizenship, leading to greater investment in their communities. This research was based on the premise that youth, acting as central parts of the community development process, have the capacity to improve local well-being. It reflects input from 12 key informants and 418 youth who participated in a survey conducted on the development issues contributing to their involvement. The findings of this study provide insights into the factors most directly shaping youth attitudes and involvement in their communities, as well as presenting direct implications for applied use.
Relationships Matter: A Mixed-Methods Evaluation of Youth and Adults Working Together as Partners
Authors: Jones Kenneth R.
Published: November 2016

Highlights of a multi-method research study conducted to understand the perceptions and experiences of youth and adults working together within communities are shared in this article. The results revealed that the most positive youth-adult relationship experiences were those with supportive adults willing to share power with youth, those instituting youth-led endeavors where young people were allowed to demonstrate high levels of involvement and responsibility, and those involving participants who had previously worked as a community partner. Participants in Youth-Led Collaborations were more positive toward their experiences than those in Adult-Led Collaborations and Youth-Adult Partnerships. Also, participants in relationships located in rural areas indicated more positive experiences than those in urban areas. In addition, the critical elements of various youth-adult relationships were also underscored, thus identifying characteristics that have significant importance in nurturing interactions between young people and positive adults.
Experiential Learning: A Process for Teaching Youth Entrepreneurship
Authors: Biers Karen , Jensen Christine , Serfustini Ellen
Published: November 2016

Youth of all ages are indicating an interest in starting a business. However, few classes on business start-up and management are available. Young people who are actively engaged in learning business management concepts also develop life skills such as decision making, communicating, and learning to learn. Studies have shown that youth who are in participatory, entrepreneurship classes develop a positive attitude toward starting a business. This article addresses how the experiential learning model provides an opportunity for youth to develop entrepreneurial skills. The entrepreneurial learning model is a learning process of doing, reflecting, and then applying.
Rethinking Concept Mapping for Youth Participatory Evaluation in the Context of Youth Development Programs
Authors: Brown Jennifer Southwick
Published: November 2016

As a mixed-methods participatory approach, concept mapping (Trochim, 1989) provides unique opportunities for engaging youth in evaluating the contexts and environments in which they develop. Youth development programs, by definition, seek to fully engage youth as partners and provide them with opportunities to effect positive change. This includes encouraging youth to be involved in the process of designing, implementing, and evaluating the programs and activities in which they participate. Concept mapping has been used successfully with adult populations; however its utility with adolescents in the context of youth development programming has yet to be explored. This paper explores both the obstacles and successes associated with utilizing this participatory approach with youth.
Statistical Testing of a Measure of Youth’s Perceived Improvement in Life Skills
Authors: Guion Lisa A. , Rivera Blanca F.
Published: November 2016

This article presents findings from the statistical test of an instrument designed to measure youth’s perceptions of the life skills that were improved as a result of their participation in 4-H Clubs. The questionnaire was administered to 126 4-H club members in Florida. The 19-item self-rating Life Skills Improvement Scale was examined for face and content validity. The results were also submitted for exploratory factor analysis and internal consistency testing. The factor analysis yielded a four-factor solution to the 19-item scale, which accounted for 62.6% of the variance in the scale. The Cronbach’s alpha reliability coefficient for the 19 items was 0.88. The article also discusses implications and future use of the instrument, as well as recommendations for further study.
Youth Development and Extension Family and Consumer Sciences
Authors: Scholl Jan F.
Published: November 2016

Youth Development and Extension Family and Consumer Sciences is the theme of a special issue of the 2006 Journal of the National Extension Association of Family and Consumer Sciences. The 2006 issue includes seven peer-reviewed articles, research abstracts and resource bibliographies.
Hip-Hop Development™ Bridging the Generational Divide for Youth Development
Authors: Harper P. Thandi Hicks , Rhodes Warren A. , Thomas Duane E. , Leary George , Quinton, Esq. Sylvia L.
Published: November 2016

Hip-Hop culture in the lives of youth can not be ignored. This research is based on the premise that youth workers who expect ongoing successes must increase their Hip-Hop culture competence. The study examined the knowledge of and attitude towards Hip-Hop by educators who participated in a Hip-Hop 101 workshop. Their perceptions relevant to the importance of Hip-Hop awareness and application for positively influencing youth behaviors were also explored. Results revealed that workshop participants significantly increased their Hip-Hop knowledge. They also demonstrated significantly more favorable attitudes toward Hip-Hop and its use for youth development. Findings suggest that the workshop promoted an environment conducive to bridging the generation gap between youth who embrace Hip-Hop, and educators who have a less favorable view. This research provides insight into Hip-Hop Developmenttm as a core component for establishing the kinds of youth-adult partnerships necessary for today’s Hip-Hop generation’s self-growth, skill enhancement, and leadership development.
Patterns of Success for Urban 4-H Youth Development in the Near Future
Authors: Kerrigan, Jr. W. Jack
Published: November 2016

A Modified Delphi study identified patterns of success for urban Extension 4-H programming in the next five years. The Delphi panel of 20 experts represented all regions, program areas, organizational levels as well as two external friends of Extension. The Delphi process provided both quantitative and qualitative data on the topics of collaboration, target populations, and programming. Fifteen patterns of success were identified for urban 4-H youth development. These patterns should serve as best practices for Extension youth development programming in urban counties for “making the best better!” in the near future.
Engaging Youth Ages 8 to 12 as Volunteers: An Opportunity for Youth Development?
Authors: Shannon Charlene S. , Robertson Brenda J.
Published: November 2016

Many youth programs are delivered to provide opportunities for youth to acquire the assets deemed essential to their development into caring, responsible adults. Engaging as a volunteer is considered an experience that provides access to the acquisition of key developmental assets. To date, research has focused on the positive outcomes that can result for adolescent volunteers with little attention being paid to volunteers younger than age 15. This research explored whether and in what ways being a volunteer contributed to the development of youth ages 8 to 12. Interviews were conducted with 73 Boys and Girls Club youth and seven Club Executive Directors in Atlantic Canada. Results indicated that volunteering offered youth an opportunity to serve their communities, care for its members, and feel valued. Younger youth also developed various skills and experienced enhanced self-esteem and self-confidence.