bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Deciding How Best to Treat Cartilage Defects
Authors: Oliver-Welsh Lucy , Griffin Justin W. , Meyer Maximilian A. , Gitelis Matthew E. , Cole Brian J.
Published: November 2016

The decision-making regarding and treatment of cartilage abnormalities requires a systematic approach. This article reviews the concepts and principles that guide the management of this complex problem. The precise incidence, demographics, and progression of cartilage lesions have not been clearly delineated. Pursuing a patient-centered approach that considers the available nonsurgical and surgical options remains the cornerstone of patient care. The importance of determining concomitant knee pathologies, the proper interpretation and implications of imaging findings, and an accurate determination of the intra-articular and subchondral findings represent the primary elements of the decision analysis. Treatment options vary depending on patient goals, the disposition of the lesion, and a variety of other factors. The authors recommend proper patient education and consideration of how nonsurgical treatment or less invasive options such as arthroscopic debridement might be effective. If these strategies should fail, appropriate matching of a surgical procedure to the patient's pathology, goals, and expectations is warranted. Surgical options include debridement, marrow stimulation techniques, surface allograft treatments, autologous chondrocyte implantation, and osteochondral grafting (autograft and allograft) in addition to some emerging technologies. This article focuses on the decision-making process. [
Orthopedics.
2016; 39(6):343–350.]
Narrative Knowing: A Learning Strategy for Understanding the Role of Stories in Nursing Practice
Authors: Sheilds Laurene E.
Published: November 2016

Background:

Stories are vital to understanding and creating meaning related to illness experiences.

Method:

An innovative learning strategy was designed and implemented to highlight the role of narrative and empirical ways of knowing when developing collaborative relationships with patients and their families. Students engaged in developing nursing assessments, as well as in the creative process of writing patient stories, to improve their understanding of human experiences of illness.

Results:

Through comparing empirical and narrative data, students increased their awareness of different ways of knowing and the importance of stories to the construction of the meaning of illness.

Conclusion:

Students' reflective feedback indicated a shift in perception toward the inclusion of storied knowing within relational nursing practice. [J Nurs Educ. 2016;55(12):711–714.]
Monarquía y alta nobleza: la consumación del asalto Borja al maestrazgo de la Orden de Montesa (1545)
Authors: Robres Fernando Andrés
Published: November 2016

La familia Borja consiguió hacerse con el maestrazgo de Montesa en 1545. Fracasó en consecuencia un nuevo intento de incorporación de la orden militar valenciana cuando ya lo habían sido las castellanas. Jugaron la partida personajes ciertamente ilustres: Carlos V, por entonces en los Países Bajos; el príncipe regente Felipe; el pontífice Paulo III —Alejandro Farnesio—, con quien aquéllos mantuvieron siempre una relación tensa; Francisco de los Cobos; el virrey de Valencia, duque de Calabria, segundo esposo de la reina Germana de Foix; Pedro de la Gasca, visitador entonces de aquel Reino y más tarde presidente de la Audiencia de Lima; y el IV duque de Gandía, Francisco, el después jesuita y santo, que contó con la ayuda de su esposa y de su madre. Ganaron los Borja. Una amplia base documental, sobre todo epistolar, permite reconstruir un episodio que bien puede ilustrar los problemas de la construcción de las nuevas estructuras políticas en la temprana época moderna, en concreto el difícil deslinde de poder entre la monarquía y la alta nobleza.
¿Quién escribe las cartas del Rey? Nuevas perspectivas sobre la correspondencia familiar de los Habsburgo
Authors: García Prieto Elisa
Published: November 2016

La correspondencia familiar de la familia Habsburgo constituye un documento de primer orden para la reconstrucción de la historia político-diplomática de la Monarquía y el Imperio, así como un medio para el estudio de las personalidades que protagonizaron aquellos acontecimientos. Pero más allá de la información que ofrece esta documentación conviene detenerse en aspectos formales que nos ayudan a comprender la génesis de la misma. El análisis de un estudio de caso nos va a permitir desentrañar ese proceso y desterrar una serie de ideas preconcebidas sobre la correspondencia familiar.
Martín Sarmiento y la República literaria española
Authors: Varela-Orol Concepción
Published: November 2016

Se analizan las Reflexiones literarias de Sarmiento desde la perspectiva de la República literaria en España a mediados del siglo XVIII y de las propuestas realizadas por él para su mejora, con especial atención al planteamiento desarrollado sobre los derechos de los autores, los oficios del libro, el programa editorial proyectado y la patrimonialización de determinadas obras. El análisis nos permite enmarcar el texto en los debates europeos del siglo XVIII en el mundo del libro, así como las aportaciones de Sarmiento en este campo que, en su opinión, debería jugar un papel en el desarrollo económico y social de la España del momento.
La doctrina del caudillaje en España: legitimidad política y poder carismático durante el franquismo
Authors: Moradiellos García Enrique
Published: November 2016

El artículo examina las fuentes de fundamentación doctrinal carismática del poder del general Francisco Franco como Caudillo de España durante casi cuarenta años. Sobre la base de las variadas culturas políticas de la derecha española, se presenta la guerra civil de 1936-1939 como contexto generatriz de la nueva autoridad suprema y soberana asumida por Franco durante la contienda y mantenida con posteridad como legado de su victoria militar. El consecuente culto personal al Caudillo y las elaboraciones teóricas del caudillaje se adaptaron a las cambiantes circunstancias internacionales sin mengua de la justificación permanente de la autoridad indiscutida de Franco.
La sección francesa del CEDI: aportaciones a un proyecto europeo (1952-1964)
Authors: Cañellas Mas Antonio
Published: November 2016

El Centro Europeo de Documentación e Información (CEDI) en Francia desarrolló una intensa labor en la formación de un ideario compartido por las distintas secciones nacionales en el que despuntaría el concepto de la «Europa de las patrias». Los integrantes de la delegación francesa, adscritos en su mayoría al movimiento político liderado por De Gaulle, mediaron en su intento por encajar a España en la CEE. El ascenso progresivo de los franceses en la dirección del CEDI (1962-1964) nos obliga a recurrir a varias fuentes documentales, entre las que sobresalen el archivo personal del que fuera su presidente, Edmond Michelet, y el fondo de Alfredo Sánchez Bella como uno de sus principales promotores. Se trata de determinar las estrategias y los grados de colaboración en un proyecto de Europa que se apoyaría en la reivindicación de los valores cristianos a partir de una óptica conservadora.
Intonation, information structure and syntax in yes-no questions in the Spanish of Barcelona
Authors: Alfano Iolanda
Published: November 2016

The aim of this work is to study the intonation of yes-no questions in Spanish of Barcelona, analysing the interface with informative and morphosyntactic structure. To this purpose, we present new data to describe this kind of utterances and we examine the state-of-the-art and controversial issues. Even if experimental phonetic and phonological research has paid particular attention to yes-no questions, there still exist some open problems. We use a transcription system which is closely linked to the phonetic realization of the intonation contour, running it in a semiautomatic mode by a program that provides a stylization algorithm and an annotation process. Our findings provide empirical evidence which shows that information structure and morphosyntactic level do affect prosodic realizations of utterances. We can definitely conclude that even if it presents various theoretical and methodological problems, the study of linguistic interfaces is very useful and it allows a deeper and a better description compared to the separated analysis of the same linguistic levels.
Osteonecrosis as a complication in pediatric patients with acute lymphoblastic leukemia
Authors: Riccio Ilaria , Pota Elvira , Marcarelli Marco , Affinita Maria Carmen , Di Pinto Daniela , Indolfi Cristiana , Del Regno Nicola , Esposito Marco
Published: November 2016

Osteonecrosis is a significant adverse effect of treatment administered to children suffering from acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL) that may have a negative effect on the quality of life. The purpose of this study is to evaluate the rate of secondary vascular osteonecrosis (ON) in a population of pediatric patients with ALL treated with corticosteroids and cytostatic agents. A retrospective analysis of prospectively collected data of the medical records of 328 patients with ALL identified 4 cases with ON, corresponding to 1.2% of all cases observed. Of the 4 patients identified in our study 3 were girls and 1 was a boy, aged from 10 to 16 years old (average age at diagnosis, 12 years). Median time between the diagnosis of ALL and ON was 12.5 months (range, 12 to 36 months). Regarding the lesion size of ON, in all cases the femoral head (monolateral in 1 case and bilateral in 3 cases) was involved and was associated with the scapula-humeral joint in one case. ON of the weight-bearing joints has been identified as a severe complication in children with leukemia that may be associated with the development of articular surface collapse, subsequent debilitating arthritis, sometimes needing arthroplasty. For this reason it is very important to implement prevention strategies, especially in adolescent girls treated with steroids and chemotherapy. An early diagnosis of ON and careful orthopedic follow-up are necessary in order to avoid bone deformations related to the late start or the wrong therapy.
Assessing habitat fragmentation of the KwaZulu-Natal Sandstone Sourveld, a threatened ecosystem
Authors: Naicker Rowan , Rouget Mathieu , Mutanga Onisimo
Published: November 2016

Background: The KwaZulu-Natal Sandstone Sourveld (KZN SS) is a grassland ecosystem categorised as endangered by the terms of the National Environmental Management: Biodiversity Act (Act 10 of 2004). Pressure from urbanisation has led to the remaining areas of the KZN SS being physically fragmented, causing low connectivity levels which have diminished the biological persistence of this ecosystem.Objectives: This study aimed to quantify the overall level of habitat fragmentation of the KZN SS and determine the level of connectivity within the ecosystem, and patches of the KZN SS occurring in the eThekwini Municipal area. Using graph theory, we compared the effectiveness of broad-scale and fine-scale data sets in quantifying habitat fragmentation.Methods: The Conefor Sensinode software, which employs the bases of graph theory, was chosen to aid in assessing fragmentation levels. The integral index of connectivity (IIC) (values range from 0 to 1, with 1 highlighting optimal connectivity) was chosen as the best index to determine landscape connectivity.Results: The KZN SS was shown to be highly fragmented, especially at dispersal distances less than 500 m. This resulted in very low connectivity levels, with the highest IIC value recorded at 0.0063. Moreover, the use of either fine-scale or broad-scale data to measure connectivity differed substantially at 1000 m.Conclusion: Broad-scale data were shown to overestimate habitat fragmentation and underestimate landscape connectivity. A more apt description of KZN SS connectivity levels was realised with fine-scale data. This study recommends that crucial KZN SS patches be prioritised to safeguard this endangered ecosystem.
Managing a threatened savanna ecosystem (KwaZulu-Natal Sandstone Sourveld) in an urban biodiversity hotspot: Durban, South Africa
Authors: Boon Richard , Cockburn Jessica , Douwes Errol , Govender Natasha , Ground Lyle , Mclean Cameron , Roberts Debra , Rouget Mathieu , Slotow Rob
Published: November 2016

Background: The city of Durban in the province of KwaZulu-Natal (KZN), South Africa, falls within a global biodiversity hotspot. KwaZulu-Natal Sandstone Sourveld (KZNSS) is a savanna vegetation type endemic to KZN. KZNSS is endangered; about 90% has been totally modified and 0.1% of the original extent is adequately protected. In response, eThekwini Municipality, Durban’s local government authority, has developed approaches to improve the conservation status of KZNSS and other biodiversity.Objectives: To describe eThekwini Municipality’s work in contributing to securing and managing KZNSS and other biodiversity. This information will contribute to an increased understanding of local government’s role in biodiversity conservation and should be relevant to other local governments as well.Method: Statistics from the municipality’s GIS database and work done and insights gained over about 30 years are presented.Results: By 2012, about 54% of Durban’s original vegetation was transformed and a further 17% was highly degraded. Combined efforts have resulted in 3.06% of the eThekwini Municipal Area enjoying some form of legal protection for environmental purposes with proclaimed protected areas covering 0.6% of the municipal area. Nearly 8% of areas identified as environmentally significant by the municipality are managed as appropriate.Conclusion: Increased and coordinated implementation efforts with a focus on priorities are needed from all role players if biodiversity is to be adequately conserved in Durban. Local government in South Africa can be an important contributor in biodiversity conservation, especially with regard to tools available in terms of its local planning mandate.
Jesus as Healer in the Gospel of Matthew, Part II: Jesus as Healer in Matthew 8–9
Authors: Culpepper Richard A.
Published: November 2016

This exploration of the healing narratives in Matthew 8 and 9, guided by current scholarship in the fields of medical anthropology and social-scientific study of ancient Mediterranean culture, shows that when viewed in their historical and cultural context these biblical narratives point us toward a more holistic understanding of healing that may encourage contemporary movements in this direction. In this context, the goal is ‘healing’ the person rather than simply ‘curing’ the disease. The goal of restoring persons to a state of well-being and social reintegration into their families and communities requires attention to the emotional, social and spiritual well-being of persons as well as their physical health. A critically and culturally informed interpretation of Matthew’s healing narratives may therefore promote the broader understanding of healing in view of these biblical stories.
Jesus as healer in the Gospel of Matthew: In conversation with Alan Culpepper
Authors: Mouton Elna
Published: November 2016

This article is a response to R. Alan Culpepper’s two-part contribution in this volume, ‘Jesus as healer in the Gospel of Matthew’. It focuses on three sets of implications of Culpepper’s work: implications of a bioethical reading of Matthew; implications of a vulnerable, compassionate God in the midst of suffering; and implications of a comprehensive healing ministry for Christian churches today. The core of the essay is Jesus of Nazareth as paradoxical expression of God’s presence amidst suffering, identifying with people in need while embodying God’s encompassing renewal of creation.
Weight status and associated factors among HIV infected people on antiretroviral therapy in rural Dikgale, Limpopo, South Africa
Authors: Mashinya Felistas , Alberts Marianne , Colebunders Robert , Van Geertruyden Jean-Pierre
Published: November 2016

Background: Underweight in human immunodeficiency virus (HIV)-infected people on antiretroviral therapy (ART) complicates the management of HIV infection and contributes to mortality, whereas overweight increases the risk of cardiovascular disease (CVD).Aim: The study determined weight status and associated factors in people with HIV infection receiving ART.Setting: Rural primary health care clinics in Dikgale, Limpopo province, South Africa.Methods: A cross-sectional study in which data were collected using the World Health Organization (WHO) stepwise approach to surveillance (STEPS) questionnaire and calculated using WHO analysis programmes guide. Weight and height were measured using standard WHO procedures, and body mass index was calculated as weight (kg)/height (m2). Data on ART duration were extracted from patients’ files. CD4 lymphocyte counts and viral load were determined using standard laboratory techniques.Results: Of the 214 participants, 8.9%, 54.7% and 36.4% were underweight, normal weight and overweight, respectively. Physical activity (OR: 0.99, p = 0.001) and male gender (OR: 0.29, p = 0.04) were negatively associated with overweight. Men who used tobacco were more likely to be underweight than non-tobacco users (OR: 10.87, p = 0.02). Neither ART duration nor viral load or CD4 count was independently associated with underweight or overweight in multivariate analysis.Conclusion: A high proportion of people on ART were overweight and a smaller proportion underweight. There is a need to simultaneously address the two extreme weight problems in this vulnerable population through educating them on benefits of avoiding tobacco, engaging in physical activity and raising awareness of CVD risk.
Left Main Coronary Ostial Stenosis after Aortic Valve Replacement: A Case Report
Authors: Sharma Munish , Mascarenhas Daniel
Published: November 2016

Coronary ostial stenosis is a rare but potentially life-threatening complication of aortic valve replacement (AVR). It can present potential complications such as acute coronary syndrome, left ventricular failure, ventricular arrhythmias, or sudden death. Exact pathogenetic mechanism is not known, but a few hypotheses have been proposed. We present a case of left main coronary stenosis 11 months after AV R was done for symptomatic critical aortic stenosis. High index of clinical suspicion and timely coronary angiography helped to determine the exact etiology. A percutaneous coronary intervention was done emergently. The patient has done very well so far.
Four Acyltransferases Uniquely Contribute to Phospholipid Heterogeneity in Saccharomyces cerevisiae
Authors: Oelkers Peter , Pokhrel Keshav
Published: November 2016

Diverse acyl-CoA species and acyltransferase isoenzymes are components of a complex system that synthesizes glycerophospholipids and triacylglycerols. Saccharomyces cerevisiae has four main acyl-CoA species, two main glycerol-3-phosphate 1- O-acyltransferases (Gat1p, Gat2p), and two main 1-acylglycerol-3-phosphate O-acyltransferases (Lpt1p, Slc1p). The in vivo contribution of these isoenzymes to phospholipid heterogeneity was determined using haploids with compound mutations: gat1Δlpt1Δ, gat2Δlpt1Δ, gat1Δslc1Δ, and gat2Δslc1Δ. All mutations mildly reduced [3H]palmitic acid incorporation into phospholipids relative to triacylglycerol. Electrospray ionization tandem mass spectrometry identified few differences from wild type in gat1Δlpt1Δ, dramatic differences in gat2Δslc1Δ, and intermediate changes in gat2Δlpt1Δ and gat1Δslc1Δ. Yeast expressing Gat1p and Lpt1p had phospholipids enriched with acyl chains that were unsaturated, 18 carbons long, and paired for length. These alterations prevented growth at 18.5°C and in 10% ethanol. Therefore, Gat2p and Slc1p dictate phospholipid acyl chain composition in rich media at 30°C. Slc1p selectively pairs acyl chains of different lengths.
Appraisal of Bleb Using Trio of Intraocular Pressure, Morphology on Slit Lamp, and Gonioscopy
Authors: Thatte Shreya , Rana Rimpi , Gaur Neeraj
Published: November 2016

Purpose

The aim of this study was to assess bleb function using Wuerzburg bleb classification score (WBCS) for bleb morphology on slit lamp, intraocular pressure (IOP), and gonioscopy.

Methods

A total of randomly selected 30 eyes posttrabeculectomy were assessed for bleb function with the trio of bleb morphology, IOP, and gonioscopy. Bleb was assessed using the WBCS of 0–12 on slit lamp, IOP was assessed using applanation tonometry, and visualization of inner ostium and iridectomy were assessed using gonioscopy. Postoperative patients of less than six weeks were excluded from the study.

Results

The correlation between WBCS and the duration of trabeculectomy was found to be highly significant ( P value = 0.029). The correlation of IOP with WBCS was also found to be strongly positive ( P = 0.000). IOP was found to be highly associated with peripheral iridectomy ( P = 0.000), internal window ( P = 0.001), and bleb characteristics.
Perverse Results on Milnor Fibers inside Parameterized Hypersurfaces
Authors: Hepler Brian , Massey David B.
Published: November 2016

We discuss some results for the cohomology of Milnor fibers inside parameterized hypersurfaces which follow quickly from results in the category of perverse sheaves. In particular, we define a new perverse sheaf called the multiple-point complex of the parameterization, which naturally arises when investigating how the multiple-point set influences the topology of the Milnor fiber. We also discuss applications to stable unfoldings of finite maps with isolated instabilities.
Remarks on Arithmetic Restricted Volumes and Arithmetic Base Loci
Authors: Ikoma Hideaki
Published: November 2016

We collect some fundamental properties of arithmetic restricted volumes (or arithmetic multiplicities) of adelically metrized line bundles. Every arithmetic restricted volume has the concavity property and characterizes the corresponding arithmetic augmented base locus as the null locus.We also establish a generalized Fujita approximation for arithmetic restricted volumes.
New Realization of Cyclotomic $q$-Schur Algebras
Authors: Wada Kentaro
Published: November 2016

We introduce a Lie algebra

\mathfrak{g}_{\mathbf{Q}}(\mathbf{m})

and an associative algebra

\mathcal{U}_{q,\mathbf{Q}}(\mathbf{m})

associated with the Cartan data of

\mathfrak{gl}_m

which is separated into

r

parts with respect to

\mathbf{m}=(m_1, \dots, m_r)

such that

m_1+ \dots + m_r =m

. We show that the Lie algebra

\mathfrak{g}_{\mathbf{Q}} (\mathbf{m})

is a filtered deformation of the current Lie algebra of

\mathfrak{gl}_m

, and we can regard the algebra

\mathcal{U}_{q, \mathbf{Q}}(\mathbf{m})

as a \lq\lq

q

-analogue" of

U(\mathfrak{g}_{\mathbf{Q}}(\mathbf{m}))

. Then, we realize a cyclotomic

q

-Schur algebra as a quotient algebra of

\mathcal{U}_{q, \mathbf{Q}}(\mathbf{m})

under a certain mild condition. We also study the representation theory for

\mathfrak g_{\mathbf Q} (\mathbf m)

and

\mathcal U_{q,\mathbf Q}(\mathbf m)

, and we apply them to the representations of the cyclotomic

q

-Schur algebras.
О глобальной бифуркации решений некоторых нелинейных задач на собственные значения для обыкновенных дифференциальных уравнений четвертого порядка
Authors: Aliyev Ziyatkhan Seyfaddin
Published: November 2016

Исследуются нелинейные задачи на собственные значения для обыкновенных дифференциальных уравнений четвертого порядка. Изучаются локальная и глобальная бифуркации нетривиальных решений этих задач. Доказывается существование неограниченных континуумов множества нетривиальных решений рассматриваемых задач, бифурцирующих из точек и отрезков прямой тривиальных решений.
Библиография: 42 названия.
Точная оценка снизу суммы ряда по синусам с выпуклыми коэффициентами
Authors: Solodov Aleksei Petrovich
Published: November 2016

Известно, что сумма ряда по синусам $g(\mathbf b,x)=\sum_{k=1}^\infty b_k\sin kx$, коэффициенты которого образуют выпуклую последовательность $\mathbf b$, положительна на интервале $(0,\pi)$. Для оценки ее значений в окрестности нуля традиционно использовалась введенная Салемом функция $v(\mathbf b,x)=x\sum_{k=1}^{m(x)} kb_k$, $m(x)=[\pi/x]$. В работе доказано, что функция $2\pi^{-2}v(\mathbf b,x)$ не является минорантой для $g(\mathbf b,x)$. Показано, что для модифицированной функции Салема $v_0(\mathbf b,x)=x(\sum_{k=1}^{m(x)-1} kb_k+(1/2)m(x)b_{m(x)})$ в некоторой правой окрестности нуля справедлива оценка снизу $g(\mathbf b,x)>2\pi^{-2}v_0(\mathbf b,x)$. Установлено, что эта оценка неулучшаема на классе выпуклых последовательностей $\mathbf b$. Кроме того, уточнена оценка сверху для $g(\mathbf b,x)$ на классе монотонных последовательностей $\mathbf b$.
Библиография: 11 названий.
Intervention Strategies Used by Occupational Therapists Working in Mental Health and Their Theoretical Basis
Authors: Nissen Ranelle , Ikiugu Moses
Published: November 2016

Date Presented 4/9/2016

The purpose of this research was to identify the theoretical basis of intervention strategies for occupational therapy in mental health. Results support a theoretical basis of occupational therapy in mental health. This research supports a distinct value of occupational therapy in mental health.

Primary Author and Speaker: Ranelle Nissen

Additional Author and Speaker: Moses Ikiugu
The Relationship Between Linguistic Skills, Visual–Motor Functions, and Handwriting Performance at Various Developmental Stages
Authors: Salameh-Matar Abeer , Basel Naser , Weintraub Naomi
Published: November 2016

Date Presented 4/7/2016

The study highlights the associations among orthographic–motor integration, reading speed, visual–motor control, and handwriting performance. The findings indicate that at different stages of handwriting development, the focus of assessment and intervention related to these underlying skills may differ.

Primary Author and Speaker: Abeer Salameh-Matar

Contributing Authors: Naser Basel, Naomi Weintraub
Reliability of a U.S. Version of the Nottingham Sensory Assessment
Authors: Miller Rebecca , Doyle Susan , Arotca Amy
Published: November 2016

Date Presented 4/7/2016

This study modified the Nottingham Sensory Assessment (NSA) for use with U.S. stroke survivors and found strong interrater reliability and good clinical utility. The US–NSA is a reliable, multimodal sensory assessment now available to support clinical decision making and evidence-based practice.

Primary Author and Speaker: Rebecca Miller

Additional Authors and Speakers: Susan Doyle, Amy Arotca
Lived Experiences of the Oldest Old
Authors: Campbell Kellie , Iseminger Emily , Tietsworth Christine , Pendleton Jenna , Fisher Grace
Published: November 2016

Date Presented 4/7/2016

Themes that emerged in this qualitative study of the oldest old showed that they rely a lot on past memories for life satisfaction, including childhood, marriage, raising children, and serving others. They also continued to gain satisfaction via religion, socializing, and leisure participation.

Primary Author and Speaker: Kellie Campbell

Additional Authors and Speakers: Emily Iseminger, Christine Tietsworth, Jenna Pendleton, Grace Fisher
Feasibility of a Telehealth Coaching Intervention for Families of Children With Autism
Authors: Little Lauren , Dunn Winnie , Pope Ellen , Wallisch Anna
Published: November 2016

Date Presented 4/7/2016

This study is testing the feasibility, acceptability, and preliminary efficacy of a 12-wk coaching intervention for families of children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) delivered via telehealth. Findings from this study will inform how occupational therapists may use telehealth to expand service delivery for families of children with ASD.

Primary Author and Speaker: Lauren Little

Additional Authors and Speakers: Winnie Dunn, Ellen Pope, Anna Wallisch
Put on Your Mask First for Your Family: Perceived Role Identification and Quality of Life of Family Caregivers
Authors: Hyun Ji-Young , Lee Sun
Published: November 2016

Date Presented 4/7/2016

This survey study explored perceived role identity, value, and quality of life and their relationships among parent caregivers of children with and without disabilities in Korea. From this in-depth examination, the study attempted to capture aspects of disability cultures within a frame of family.

Primary Author and Speaker: Ji-Young Hyun

Additional Author and Speaker: Sun Lee
Impact of Trigger Finger on Hand Function, Quality of Life, and Activity and Participation
Authors: Langer Danit , Maeir Adina , Michailevich Michael , Applebaum Yael , Luria Shai
Published: November 2016

Date Presented 4/7/2016

The focus of the study was to evaluate the impact of trigger finger (TF) from a biopsychosocial perspective. Although TF is considered to be mild hand pathology, we found that it has a wide-ranging impact. Activity, participation, and quality of life should be addressed when treating people with TF.

Primary Author and Speaker: Danit Langer

Contributing Authors: Adina Maeir, Michael Michailevich, Yael Applebaum, Shai Luria
Engaging Dental Students in Ergonomics
Authors: Bowman Peter , Murphy Claire , Schaner Marie
Published: November 2016

Date Presented 4/7/2016

An occupational therapy student research team observed and tracked the effect of ergonomics education on improving body mechanics and posture within each year’s senior class of dental students, using direct observation and video recording of the Rapid Upper Limb Assessment.

Primary Author and Speaker: Peter Bowman

Contributing Authors: Claire Murphy, Marie Schaner
Do Aversive Sounds Influence the Performance of Adult Females With Sensory Modulation Disorders (SMD) on a Sustained Attention Task?
Authors: Mazor-Karsenty Tal , Shalev-Mevorach Lilach , Parush Shula
Published: November 2016

Date Presented 4/7/2016

This study compares the sustained attention of women with sensory modulation disorders (SMD) and attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and controls under two conditions: with and without aversive sounds. Results did not succeed in differentiating SMD from ADHD. These preliminary findings are important in the assessment of women with SMD, ADHD, or both.

Primary Author and Speaker: Tal Mazor-Karsenty

Contributing Authors: Lilach Shalev-Mevorach, Shula Parush
Participation Values and Barriers as Experienced by Adults With Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities
Authors: Heffron Jenna , Hammel Joy
Published: November 2016

Date Presented 4/7/2016

In this qualitative study, adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities (I/DD) described what participation means to them and identified participation barriers they experience. Understanding the perspectives of people with I/DD can help occupational therapists support meaningful participation for this population.

Primary Author and Speaker: Jenna Heffron

Contributing Author: Joy Hammel
Combat Veterans’ Strategies to Manage Risky Driving and Preferences for Driving Intervention
Authors: Winter Sandra , Szafranski Emily , Classen Sherrilene , Yarney Abraham , Monahan Miriam , Platek Kyle , Lutz Amanda , Levy Charles
Published: November 2016

Date Presented 4/7/2016

Combat veterans face an increased risk of motor vehicle crash, injury, or death and report driving difficulty. Our focus group addressed five themes: deployment training, deployment driving experiences, postdeployment driving experiences and challenges, strategies, and intervention preferences.

Primary Author and Speaker: Sandra Winter

Additional Author and Speaker: Emily Szafranski

Contributing Authors: Sherrilene Classen, Abraham Yarney, Miriam Monahan, Kyle Platek, Amanda Lutz, Charles Levy
Utilization-Focused Evaluation: Ten-Year Outcomes of a Fairweather Model Mental Health Program—Implications for Occupational Therapy
Authors: Haertl Kristine
Published: November 2016

Date Presented 4/7/2016

This session highlights 10-yr outcomes of a mixed-design, case-based, utilization-focused evaluation of factors that contribute to success in a Fairweather Model mental health program, efficacy of training, client satisfaction, occupational engagement, and the consultant role of occupational therapy.

Primary Author and Speaker: Kristine Haertl
Parents’ Voices: What Can Occupational Therapists Learn?
Authors: Mankey Tina , Saviers Brittany
Published: November 2016

Date Presented 4/7/2016

This research explored parents’ perceptions of the effect their child’s disability has on their family. Results revealed their perceptions and experiences related to adaptation, challenges, and care management. This insight into the health of the family is beneficial to practice.

Primary Author and Speaker: Tina Mankey

Additional Author and Speaker: Brittany Saviers
A Narrative Study Exploring Caregiver Perception of Constraint-Induced Movement Therapy
Authors: Golden Rose , Glenn Trevor , Huang Yan-Huaa , Peyton Claudiaa
Published: November 2016

Date Presented 4/7/2016

Caregivers of children with hemiplegic cerebral palsy experience changing roles and relationships, positivity regarding their child’s future, and fear of the unknown while their child receives constraint-induced movement therapy treatment. This study explores how the treatment may affect a caregiver and the caregiver–child dynamic.

Primary Author and Speaker: Rose Golden

Additional Authors and Speakers: Yan-Hua Huang, Claudia Peyton

Contributing Author: Trevor Glenn
Do Sensory Processing Abilities Impact Daily Occupational Engagement Among Older Adults?
Authors: Engel-Yeger Batya , Rosenblum Sara
Published: November 2016

Date Presented 4/7/2016

Sensory processing abilities and specifically greater sensory seeking predict better occupational engagement in older adults. Occupational therapists should refer to this relationship in research and practice to enhance meaningful engagement in real life among older adults.

Primary Author and Speaker: Batya Engel-Yeger

Additional Author and Speaker: Sara Rosenblum
Examining the Feasibility of Recruitment, Adherence, and Acceptability in an Arm Intervention Study for Older Adults
Authors: Doherty Megan , King Erin , Lux Rachel , Stoykov Mary Ellen
Published: November 2016

Date Presented 4/7/2016

Feasibility and acceptability of an intensive stroke treatment was determined by whether recruitment goals were met, adherence to treatment protocol, responses to study satisfaction questionnaires, and analysis of pre and post Canadian Occupational Performance Measure satisfaction scores.

Primary Author and Speaker: Megan Doherty

Additional Authors and Speakers: Erin King, Mary Ellen Stoykov, Rachel Lux
Computerized Assessment of Cognition for Persons With Traumatic Brain Injury
Authors: Brown Elena Donoso , Wallace Sarah E. , Beardshall Koren , Taylor Alicia , Fairman Andrea , Olexsovich Anna , Zangara Lani
Published: November 2016

Date Presented 4/7/2016

The Standardized Touchscreen Assessment of Cognition (STAC) has completed initial validation with typical persons ages 1–85 yr. The second phase of validation investigates concurrent validity of the STAC with standard cognitive assessments in persons with traumatic brain injury.

Primary Author and Speaker: Elena Donoso Brown

Additional Authors and Speakers: Andrea Fairman, Anna Olexsovich, Lani Zangara

Contributing Authors: Sarah E. Wallace, Koren Beardshall, Alicia Taylor
Patterns and Profiles of Information and Communication Technology Use by Older Adults
Authors: Vroman Kerryellen , Arthanat Sajay
Published: November 2016

Date Presented 4/7/2016

An examination of 453 older adults’ use of information communication technology (ICT) is presented. Analysis of survey data of ICT use, technology experiences, and psychosocial and dispositional correlates of ICT adoption and use are identified. A socioecological model is proposed to inform ICT training.

Primary Author and Speaker: Kerryellen Vroman

Contributing Author: Sajay Arthanat
An Exploration of the Neurotechnology Used Within Occupational Therapy
Authors: Blanchard Shirley , Palmiscno Jeremy , Crivellone Catherine , Altahif Ricardo , Zellner Kristin
Published: November 2016

Date Presented 4/7/2016

Examined neurotechnology (NT) in neurorehab settings to advance the field’s understanding of the use, effectiveness, and barriers of NT to more efficiently treat patients while maximizing the effects of neuroplasticity.

Primary Author and Speaker: Shirley Blanchard

Additional Author and Speaker: Kristin Zellner

Contributing Authors: Jeremy Palmiscno, Catherine Crivellone, Ricard Altahif
The Effects of Guided Imagery on Stress in Pregnant Adolescents
Authors: Flynn Theresa , Jones Brittney A. , Ausderau Karla K.
Published: November 2016

Date Presented 4/8/2016

This study describes the results of guided imagery with pregnant adolescents to reduce psychological stress. The intervention significantly reduced the adolescents’ stress and provided preliminary evidence for school-based stress reduction programs facilitated by occupational therapists.

Primary Author and Speaker: Theresa Flynn

Additional Author and Speaker: Karla Ausderau

Contributing Author: Brittney A. Jones
Is Behaving Sustainably Related to Subjective Well-Being?
Authors: Jordon Shawna , Dennis Carole , Bajracharya Srijana
Published: November 2016

Date Presented 4/8/2016

Occupational therapists are focused on the promotion of client well-being. This research relates sustainable behaviors as meaningful occupation to health, well-being, and participation in life. Incorporating sustainable activities in our practice may yield psychological benefits for clients.

Primary Author and Speaker: Shawna Jordon

Additional Author and Speaker: Carole Dennis

Contributing Author: Srijana Bajrachrya
Factors Influencing Occupational Therapy Practitioners' Use of Push-In and Pull-Out Service Delivery Models in the School System
Authors: Watt Heather , Richards Lorie Gage
Published: November 2016

Date Presented 4/8/2016

This study examined the current practice patterns of school-based therapists to determine whether more push-in than pull-out services were being used. This study also identified facilitators and barriers to providing more push-in services by school-based therapists.

Primary Author and Speaker: Heather Watt

Additional Author and Speaker: Lorie Gage Richards
Factors Associated With IADL Independence Among Older Adults: Implications for Occupational Therapy Practice
Authors: Chen Szu-Wei , Chippendale Tracy
Published: November 2016

Date Presented4/8/2016

Age, leisure activity participation, and depressive symptoms are all significant predictors of instrumental activity of daily living function. Occupational therapists can incorporate evidence-based interventions to address both depressive symptoms and leisure activity participation.

Primary Author and Speaker: Szu-Wei Chen

Additional Author and Speaker: Tracy Chippendale
Development and Preliminary Validation of the Toileting Questionnaire
Authors: Bondoc Salvador , Bambara Michelle , Peat Jennifer , Duperre Stephanie
Published: November 2016

Date Presented 4/8/2016

Toileting independence in older adults is linked to health and quality of life. This study contributes to the understanding of toileting through the development and preliminary validation of a self-report measure, Toileting Questionnaire.

Primary Author and Speaker: Salvador Bondoc

Additional Authors and Speakers: Michelle Bambara, Jennifer Peat, Stephanie Duperre
Community-Based Programming Promoting Physical Activity
Authors: Hight Jennifer , Hardman Leslie , Schneck Colleen , O'Brien Shirley
Published: November 2016

Date Presented 4/8/2016

This program employed occupation-based methods to raise awareness of resources available in the community to support physical activity and empower parents to make healthier lifestyle choices in families’ daily occupations. Results suggest the value of local programming for health and wellness.

Primary Author and Speaker: Jennifer Hight

Additional Author and Speaker: Colleen Schneck, Shirley O’Brien

Contributing Author: Leslie Hardman
Development of an Occupation-Based Treatment Protocol for the CPASS Stroke Trial
Authors: Barth Jessica , Brady Kathaleen , Edwards Dorothy , Wilson Claire , Gianetti Margot , Dromerick Alexander
Published: November 2016

Date Presented 4/8/2016

Development of treatments based on client-centered principles is a challenge. Use of meaningful activities and individualized treatment plans support translation of studies of neuroplasticity after stroke into human treatment trials. Occupation-based paradigms will yield better treatment outcomes.

Primary Author and Speaker: Jessica Barth

Additional Authors and Speakers: Kathaleen Brady, Dorothy Edwards, Claire Wilson, Margot Gianetti, Alexander Dromerick
Validity and Reliability of the Korean Version of the Assessment of Life Habits (K–LIFE-H)
Authors: Lee Yejin , Kim Yeonju , Park Hae Yean , Kim Moon Young , Lee Joo Hyun , Park Ji-Hyuk
Published: November 2016

Date Presented 4/8/2016

We examined the validity and reliability of the Korean version of the of the Assessment of Life Habits. It appears to be a valid and reliable measure to rate participation.

Primary Author and Speaker: Yejin Lee

Additional Authors and Speakers: Yeonju Kim, Hae Yean Park, Moon Young Kim, Joo Hyun Lee, Ji-Hyuk Park
Latent Constructs Underlying Sensory Subtypes in Autism: An Independent-Component Analysis
Authors: Hand Brittany , Dennis Simon , Marco Elysa , Lane Alison E.
Published: November 2016

Date Presented 4/8/2016

The present study asserts a novel theoretical framework of three core sensory dimensions (sensory reactivity, multisensory integration, and perception) to guide future research and clinical practice on sensory features in autism spectrum disorder.

Primary Author and Speaker: Brittany Hand

Contributing Authors: Simon Dennis, Elysa Marco, Alison E. Lane
Tooth-Brushing Ability After Left Stroke
Authors: Wu Andy , Alwawi Dua’a , Branson Bonnie
Published: November 2016

Date Presented 4/8/2016

This study evaluated tooth-brushing ability in people after left stroke, using their ipsilateral, nondominant, left limb. Rehabilitation of the ipsilateral hand and specific skills such as tooth brushing warrants additional consideration.

Primary Author and Speaker: Andy Wu

Additional Authors and Speakers: Dua’a Alwawi, Bonnie Branson
Outcomes of Simulation Hospital Experience for Entry-Level Occupational Therapy Students
Authors: McGee Anissa , Denton Jacqueline , Rawson Adam , Jensen Lou
Published: November 2016

Date Presented 4/8/2016

Research has shown the use of simulated experiences for professional students to have a positive effect. However, research regarding this method within an occupational therapy program is limited. This presentation will explore this method and how it influences students.

Primary Author and Speaker: Anissa McGee

Additional Authors and Speakers: Adam Rawson, Jaccqueline Denton

Contributing Author: Lou Jensen
What Is Really Motivating OTA Students to Learn in the Classroom?
Authors: Umbarger A. Lynne
Published: November 2016

Date Presented 4/8/2016

Study of instructional practices effect on occupational therapy assistant students' achievement goal orientations, cognitive learning strategies (CLSs), and plans for continued professional learning (CPLs) at admission and over time. Results were use of multiple goals, deep processing and surface CLSs, and many CPL plans.

Primary Author and Speaker: A. Lynne Umbarger
Therapists’ Perceptions of a Workload-Oriented Service Delivery Model in School-Based Practice
Authors: Garfinkel Mindy , Seruya Francine M.
Published: November 2016

Date Presented 4/8/2016

This study explored therapists’ perceptions of the 3:1 Service Delivery Model. Findings indicate that when faced with reasonable caseload numbers, it supported the shift in practice away from a caseload toward a workload approach. Benefits and barriers to implementation were identified.

Primary Author and Speaker: Mindy Garfinkel

Additional Author and Speaker: Francine M. Seruya
A Motor Learning Approach to Wheelchair Training for New Manual Wheelchair Users: A Pilot Study
Authors: Morgan Kerri , Tucker Susan M. , Klaesner Joseph , Engsberg Jack R.
Published: November 2016

Date Presented 4/8/2016

This presentation will describe a manual wheelchair training program. Six participants completed a nine-session training focusing on propulsion biomechanics and wheelchair skills. The results of this study have clinical implications for occupational therapists working with manual wheelchair users.

Primary Author and Speaker: Kerri Morgan

Contributing Authors: Susan M. Tucker, Joseph Klaesner, Jack R. Engsberg
Early Concerns Among Children With and Without a Diagnosis of Autism
Authors: Wallisch Anna , Little Lauren , Tomchek Scott
Published: November 2016

Date Presented 4/8/2016

Parents of children who are eventually diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) have concerns about their child’s development prior to diagnosis, but we are unaware of any differences in the concerns of parents of children eventually diagnosed with ASD versus parents of children that do not receive a diagnosis. We evaluated 1,250 parent concerns in a community-based sample.

Primary Author and Speaker: Anna Wallisch

Additional Authors and Speakers: Scott Tomchek, Lauren Little

Contributing Authors: Lauren Little, Scott Tomchek
Test–Retest of the Purdue Pegboard in Adults With Intellectual Disabilities
Authors: Schuele Kara , Tumminello Mary Beth , Esposito Phil
Published: November 2016

Date Presented 4/8/2016

The test–retest reliability of the Purdue Pegboard in adults with intellectual disabilities is largely unknown, limiting the interpretability of this measure in this population. This study shows that the Purdue Pegboard is a reliable measure of manual dexterity in adults with intellectual disabilities.

Primary Author and Speaker: Kara Schule

Additional Authors and Speakers: Mary Beth Tumminello, Phil Esposito
Deficits in Proprioception Measured in Children With Somatodyspraxia
Authors: Chu Virginia Way Tong , Bodison Stefanie
Published: November 2016

Date Presented 4/8/2016

We demonstrate new quantitative methods for assessing proprioception. These assessments show that some children with dyspraxia have difficulties with force perception and joint position sense. Quantitative assessments enable therapists to accurately isolate proprioceptive difficulties in children.

Primary Author and Speaker: Virginia Way Tong Chu

Additional Author and Speaker: Stefanie Bodison
Senior SWAY: A Mobile Application to Predict Fall Risk in Older Adults
Authors: Pergolotti Mackenzi , Bryant Ashley L. , Bennett A. , Williams G. R.
Published: November 2016

Date Presented 4/8/2016

This study evaluated a new mobile application’s ability to predict fall risk in older adults. Senior SWAY was significantly associated with patient-reported previous falls and the Timed Up and Go. This application could potentially ease identification of older adults at risk of falling.

Primary Author and Speaker: Mackenzi Pergolotti

Additional Author and Speaker: Ashley Bryant

Contributing Authors: A. Bennett, G. R. Williams
Effectiveness of One-to-One Fatigue Management Course on Fatigue, Self-Efficacy, and Quality of Life for Persons with Chronic Health Conditions
Authors: Mogush Ashley , Lindstrom Katy
Published: November 2016

Date Presented 4/8/2016

This study evaluated the effectiveness of a one-to-one fatigue management course on participants with chronic health conditions. Participants (N = 49) showed significant improvements in fatigue, self-efficacy, and quality of life at posttest. These beneficial effects were maintained at follow-up.

Primary Author and Speaker: Ashley Mogush

Additional Author and Speaker: Virgil Mathiowetz

Contributing Author: Katy Lindstrom
A Randomized Controlled Comparative Effectiveness Pilot Study on Unimanual and Bimanual Mirror Therapy as a Home Program
Authors: Geller Daniel , Nilsen Dawn , Gillen Glen , Vanlew Steve , Bernardo Matthew
Published: November 2016

Date Presented 4/8/2016

Mirror therapy (MT) is used in practice; however, no studies have compared the two MT protocols for upper-limb recovery. This pilot study is an important step in deciphering the superiority of the available protocols and furthers our knowledge regarding best practice for the use of MT in recovery poststroke.

Primary Author and Speaker: Daniel Geller

Contributing Authors: Dawn Nilsen, Glen Gillen, Steve Vanlew, Matthew Bernardo