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The Effect of Bilateral Hand Transplantation on Perceived Quality of Life in Two Combat Veterans
Authors: Jones Kaitlyn , Coté Carol A.
Published: August 2017

Date Presented 3/31/2017

This presentation explores the perceived quality of life in two upper-extremity limb transplant recipients and compares them with a population of bilateral upper-extremity prosthetic users.

Primary Author and Speaker: Kaitlyn Jones

Additional Authors and Speakers: Carol A. Coté
Systematic Review of Orthoses for Stroke-Induced Upper-Extremity Deficits
Authors: Tsao Lea , Zubrenic Elizabeth , Pustina Kelsey , Edelstein Jessica , Pritchard Kevin , Mark Berendsen , Q. Eileen Wafford
Published: August 2017

Date Presented 3/31/2017

As the stroke population continues to grow, there is an urgent need in stroke rehabilitation to ensure that our interventions are evidence based. To further this aim, we conducted a systematic review of the evidence surrounding use of static orthoses in stroke-related upper-extremity deficits.

Primary Author and Speaker: Lea Tsao

Additional Authors and Speakers: Elizabeth Zubrenic, Kelsey Pustina, Jessica Edelstein, Kevin Pritchard

Contributing Authors: Mark Berendsen, Q. Eileen Wafford
Lee Silverman Voice Treatment–BIG® in Stroke: A Case Study
Authors: Proffitt Rachel , Henderson Whitney , Scholl Shea , Nettleton Micaela
Published: August 2017

Date Presented 3/31/2017

The results of this study suggest it is feasible for rehabilitation professionals to use Lee Silverman Voice Treatment–BIG® with individuals with chronic stroke. Further, it is feasible to deliver the home exercise portion of the program using a computer-based gamified system.

Primary Author and Speaker: Rachel Proffitt

Additional Authors and Speakers: Whitney Henderson, Shea Scholl, Micaela Nettleton
Patients’, Caregivers’, and Parents’ Perceptions of Occupational Therapists
Authors: Thompson Sierra , Morris Kiarra , Smith Ryan , Kornblau Barbara , Oliveira Debora , Alexander Aurelia , Mbiza Sarah
Published: August 2017

Date Presented 3/31/2017

This qualitative grounded theory study explored patients’, caregivers’, and parents’ perceptions of occupational therapists using an online survey. Participants were solicited from Facebook and other Internet sources. Results show how participants viewed their occupational therapists and services provided.

Primary Author and Speaker: Sierra Thompson

Additional Authors and Speakers: Kiarra Morris, Ryan Smith, Barbara Kornblau, Debora Oliveira, Aurelia Alexander, Sarah Mbiza
Thematic Analysis of Discussion Board Posts from a Self-Management Program for People With Systemic Sclerosis
Authors: Poole Janet , Newbill Sharon , Serrano Jennifer , Cuencas Pedro , Khanna Dinesh
Published: August 2017

Date Presented 3/31/2017

This session discusses the themes that emerged from discussion boards that were part of a self-management program for people with systemic sclerosis. Themes revealed more positive than negative strategies, thus supporting the inclusion of social interactions in self-management programs.

Primary Author and Speaker: Janet Poole

Additional Authors and Speakers: Sharon Newbill, Jennifer Serrano, Pedro Cuencas, Dinesh Khanna
The Role of Mentors for People With Spinal Cord Injury and the Return-to-Work Process
Authors: Smith LaQwana , Hartsfield Ashley , Lumpkin Jarius , Kornblau Barbara , Oliveira Debora
Published: August 2017

Date Presented 3/31/2017

This qualitative study explored the role of mentors, people with spinal cord injury, and the return-to-work process through an online survey. Participants were solicited with the United Spinal Association’s assistance and through social media and word of mouth. Data were analyzed using grounded theory.

Primary Author and Speaker: LaQwana Smith

Additional Authors and Speakers: Ashley Hartsfield, Jarius Lumpkin, Barbara Kornblau, Debora Oliveira
The Relationship Between Narrative Language Skills and Ideational Praxis in Children
Authors: May-Benson Teresa A. , Friel Sarah
Published: August 2017

Date Presented 3/31/2017

This study found relationships among generation of ideas for motor action, the ability to complete narrative story retelling, and components of narrative language in children with dyspraxia and those with ideational praxis deficits. Results inform understanding of ideational skills in children.

Primary Author and Speaker: Teresa A. May-Benson

Additional Authors and Speakers: Sarah Friel
Effects of Dogs on Depression Levels of Cancer Patients
Authors: Ricciardelli Melissa , Henner Kristy , McDade Kelly
Published: August 2017

Date Presented 3/31/2017

This study examined the link between being a caretaker of a dog and depression levels in clients with cancer. An exploratory design was used to determine a correlation between two variables: depression and dogs. Dog caretaking could be a cost-effective method for preventive and integrated cancer treatment.

Primary Author and Speaker: Melissa Ricciardelli

Additional Authors and Speakers: Kristy Henner, Kelly McDade
Occupational Therapy in Neurocritical Care: Use of Cycle Ergometry for Early Upper-Extremity Rehabilitation in a Critically Ill Stroke Patient
Authors: Deluzio Sandra , Vora Isha , Kumble Sowmya , Bahouth Mona
Published: August 2017

Date Presented 3/31/2017

Upper-extremity cycling is an intervention that facilitates bilateral integration and rhythmic, repetitive arm movement. This poster highlights its potential as a safe and effective therapy for critically ill stroke patients in the early recovery period.

Primary Author and Speaker: Sandra Deluzio

Additional Authors and Speakers: Isha Vora

Contributing Authors: Sowmya Kumble, Mona Bahouth
The Clinical Reasoning Behind Occupational Therapy Practitioners’ Use of iPads
Authors: Edwards Megan , Cody Carly , Izer Brittany , Meyerhoff Shannon , Starling Carrie , Thompson Rebecca
Published: August 2017

Date Presented 3/31/2017

The field of occupational therapy is continuing to grow and improve treatment techniques and strategies through the use of assistive technology. The purpose of this study was to gain insight into the clinical reasoning behind occupational therapy practitioners’ use of iPads during treatment.

Primary Author and Speaker: Megan Edwards

Contributing Authors: Carly Cody, Brittany Izer, Shannon Meyerhoff, Carrie Starling, Rebecca Thompson
The Effect of Parent–Infant Swim Classes on Maternal Parenting Competence, Emotional Availability, and Aquatic Handling
Authors: Molano Chanele , Sadowski Hope , Wenos Jeanne , Peachey Andrew
Published: August 2017

Date Presented 3/31/2017

This session introduces parent–infant swim classes as co-occupation-based interventions. Research outcomes indicate both mothers and infants benefit from the enhanced parenting competence, emotional availability, and aquatic handling skills learned through aquatic co-occupation.

Primary Author and Speaker: Chanele Molano

Additional Authors and Speakers: Hope Sadowski, Jeanne Wenos

Contributing Authors: Andrew Peachey
Interprofessional Education Implementation in Occupational Therapy and the Health Sciences
Authors: Lemire-Ross Dominique , Pickel Rebecca Hewit , Bugelholl Terri , Kahanov Leamor , DaLomba Elaina
Published: August 2017

Date Presented 3/31/2017

Integration of interprofessional education (IPE) at the student level is necessary to ensure an understanding of integrated health care. This study assessed IPE programming in occupational therapy education. IPE programming should focus on immersion in direct experiences, and faculty should receive more support from academic institutions.

Primary Author and Speaker: Dominique Lemire-Ross

Additional Authors and Speakers: Rebecca Hewit Pickel, Terri Bugelholl

Contributing Authors: Leamor Kahanov, Elaina DaLomba
Evidence-Based Implementation Process for the Development of an Assistive Technology Self-Management Intervention
Authors: Orellano Elsa , Pérez Salim , Aquino Mailin , García Andrea , Guilbe Jomaly , López Roxana , Rivero Marta
Published: August 2017

Date Presented 3/31/2017

We describe the use of a four-step systematic method to develop an evidence-based and theory-driven health intervention. Our results support the use of a systematic framework to guide occupational therapy researchers and practitioners through a comprehensive intervention development process.

Primary Author and Speaker: Elsa Orellano

Additional Authors and Speakers: Salim Pérez

Contributing Authors: Mailin Aquino, Andrea García, Jomaly Guilbe, Roxana López, Marta Rivero
Expanding Mental Health Occupational Therapy to Emerging Settings: Provider Perspectives
Authors: Merryman MaryBeth , Synovec Caitlin
Published: August 2017

Date Presented 3/31/2017

Occupational therapy consultation for homeless adults with mental health conditions was explored. Results reveal the value of assessment in authentic contexts and use of standardized instruments to inform care decisions of complex clients, particularly those with traumatic brain injury.

Primary Author and Speaker: MaryBeth Merryman

Additional Authors and Speakers: Caitlin Synovec
Physical Activity After Stroke: Exploring Self-Efficacy, Self-Regulation, Social Support, and Outcome Expectations
Authors: Bailey Ryan
Published: August 2017

Date Presented 3/31/2017

Physical activity is important for the prevention of recurrent stroke and overall health in people with stroke. In this study, patient perceptions of self-efficacy, self-regulation, social support, and outcome expectations related to physical activity were examined.

Primary Author and Speaker: Ryan Bailey
Interrater Reliability of the SNiPS Screening Tool
Authors: Podvey Mara , Hoover Karen , Hebert Karen
Published: August 2017

Date Presented 3/31/2017

This poster will describe the level of interrater reliability for the SNiPS Screening Tool. The SNiPS Program is an evidence-based, developmentally appropriate, project-based scissors skills program currently under development for use by occupational therapy practitioners and others.

Primary Author and Speaker: Mara Podvey

Additional Authors and Speakers: Karen Hoover, Karen Hebert
Identifying Effective Strategies in Occupational Therapy to Support Persons With Alzheimer’s Disease and Their Caregivers
Authors: Walker Beth Ann , Allen Jaye , Koch Megan A. , Sprehe Carolyn , Webber Kimberly T.
Published: August 2017

Date Presented 4/1/2017

This thematic synthesis revealed effective strategies found to improve the quality of life for persons with Alzheimer’s disease, reduce caregiver burden by implementing caregiver training, enhance functional performance through environmental modifications, and support engagement in occupations.

Primary Author and Speaker: Beth Ann Walker

Additional Authors and Speakers: Jaye Allen, Megan A. Koch, Carolyn Sprehe, Kimberly T. Webber
Occupational Therapy Within an Intensive Comprehensive Aphasia Program: Outcomes for People Living With Chronic Stroke
Authors: Escher Anne , Amlani Aditi , Viani Angela , Berger Sue
Published: August 2017

Date Presented 4/1/2017

This poster presents findings from a study that supports inclusion of occupational therapy in an intensive, comprehensive aphasia program to increase performance of and satisfaction with valued occupations focusing on instrumental activities of daily living, leisure, work, and social participation for people with chronic stroke and aphasia.

Primary Author and Speaker: Anne Escher

Additional Authors and Speakers: Aditi Amlani, Angela Viani, Sue Berger
Describing Students’ Perceptions of a Structured Journal Club for Learning Evidence-Based Practice Methods
Authors: Szucs Kimberly , Haneman Brianne
Published: August 2017

Date Presented 4/1/2017

This mixed-methods study explores students’ perception of guided journal clubs, including their overall satisfaction, knowledge base, and presentation skills, to improve competence in using evidence-based practice. These are necessary skills for clinicians to deliver best care.

Primary Author and Speaker: Kimberly Szucs

Additional Authors and Speakers: Brianne Haneman
Efficacy of the Cognitive Orientation to Daily Occupational Performance (CO-OP) Intervention for Children With Developmental Coordination Problems
Authors: Schultz-Krohn Winifred , Huang Nancy , Afram Monique , Muller Cameren , Sanches Ashley , Tzuang Tiffany
Published: August 2017

Date Presented 4/1/2017

This quantitative investigation provides initial data regarding the efficacy of the Cognitive Orientation to daily Occupational Performance approach for children diagnosed with developmental coordination disorders. Goal attainment scaling was used as the outcome measure, and significant gains were made in individualized goals for all children.

Primary Author and Speaker: Winifred Schultz-Krohn

Additional Authors and Speakers: Nancy Huang, Monique Afram, Cameren Muller, Ashley Sanches, Tiffany Tzuang
Effectiveness of Constraint-Induced Movement Therapy for Functional Use in Children With Spastic Hemiplegic Cerebral Palsy: A Systematic Review
Authors: Burkhardt Johanna , Sheridan Jacqueline , Villavecchia Peter , Hollander Lauren , Garbarini Jan G.
Published: August 2017

Date Presented 4/1/2017

The investigators completed a systematic review to understand the effectiveness of constraint-induced movement therapy (CIMT) in children with spastic hemiplegic cerebral palsy. The selected randomized controlled trials indicated that CIMT yielded significant improvements in functional outcomes and outperformed most other therapeutic modalities.

Primary Author and Speaker: Johanna Burkhardt

Additional Authors and Speakers: Jacqueline Sheridan, Peter Villavecchia, Lauren Hollander

Contributing Authors: Jan G. Garbarini
The Effects of Implicit Priming on Functional Performance in Persons With Parkinson’s Disease
Authors: Richard Lynne , Maitra Kinsuk , Herrin Ileana
Published: August 2017

Date Presented 4/1/2017

This study investigated implicit priming (IP) with persons with Parkinson’s disease. Participants completed three intervention sessions and homework tasks over 4 wk. Pre and post measures found no significant effects. IP has been shown to be effective with other populations, however, so further study is warranted.

Primary Author and Speaker: Lynne Richard

Additional Authors and Speakers: Kinsuk Maitra

Contributing Authors: Ileana Herrin
Medullary Sponge Kidney: Patients’ Perspectives of Quality of Life and Occupation
Authors: Leer Jessica , Klimek Jeremy , Ehrlich Olivia , Kornblau Barbara , Oliveira Debora
Published: August 2017

Date Presented 4/1/2017

This qualitative study explored patient perspectives of quality of life and occupations of people with medullary sponge kidney (MSK). Analysis of open-ended surveys from Facebook support group members revealed that people with MSK, a chronic condition, define QOL as participation in valued occupations.

Primary Author and Speaker: Jessica Leer

Contributing Authors: Jeremy Klimek, Olivia Ehrlich, Barbara Kornblau, Debora Oliveira
Assessing Home Safety Fall and Accident Risk in the Prematurely Aging, Formerly Homeless Population
Authors: Gutman Sharon , Berg Jan , Amarantos Kevin , Chen Ethan , Schlugar Zachary , Peters Richard
Published: August 2017

Date Presented 4/1/2017

We assessed the home safety of formerly homeless adults ages 40–65 yr residing in supportive housing. Nineteen of 20 participants fell at or above the 95th percentile of an elderly reference group, indicating greater home safety concerns compared with adults 20 yr older.

Primary Author and Speaker: Sharon Gutman

Additional Authors and Speakers: Jan Berg, Kevin Amarantos

Contributing Authors: Ethan Chen, Zachary Schlugar, Richard Peters
Occupational Therapy’s Role in the Criminal Justice System: A Scoping Review
Authors: Muñoz Jaime , McTish Justin T. , Ruggeri Joelle M. , Phillips Gesina , Catalano Abigail
Published: August 2017

Date Presented 4/1/2017

This scoping review maps the range of literature and emerging evidence articulating the role of occupational therapy (OT) in criminal justice systems. Practice guidelines for OT in these settings do not currently exist. This synthesis provides useful data for occupational therapists interested in growing the profession in these settings.

Primary Author and Speaker: Jaime Muñoz

Additional Authors and Speakers: Justin T. McTish, Joelle M. Ruggeri, Gesina Phillips

Contributing Authors: Abigail Catalano
Psychometric Evaluation of the Chinese Version of the Theory of Mind Inventory for Children With Autism Spectrum Disorder
Authors: Jiang Dai-Rong , Chen Kuan-Lin , Lin Chien-Ho , Tung Li-Chen , Lee Ya-Chen
Published: August 2017

Date Presented 4/1/2017

This study developed a Chinese version of the Theory of Mind Inventory (ToMI–C) for assessing theory of mind (ToM) performance in children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) in actual social contexts. The ToMI–C will facilitate the evaluation of the ToM of Taiwanese children with ASD accurately.

Primary Author and Speaker: Dai-Rong Jiang

Additional Authors and Speakers: Kuan-Lin Chen

Contributing Authors: Chien-Ho Lin, Li-Chen Tung, Ya-Chen Lee
The Effectiveness of a Multisensory Center-Based Learning Curriculum in Prekindergarten Students
Authors: Dessoye Jennifer , Davis Leah , Mahon Ellen , Rehrig Samantha , Robinson Tara
Published: August 2017

Date Presented 4/1/2017

The process of educational development has major impacts on the physical, cognitive, emotional, and social aspects of a child. This study supports the benefits of a multisensory center-based curriculum in the classroom, which has the potential to aid in development from childhood throughout life.

Primary Author and Speaker: Jennifer Dessoye

Additional Authors and Speakers: Leah Davis, Ellen Mahon, Samantha Rehrig, Tara Robinson
Journey Interrupted: A Phenomenological Exploration of Miscarriage
Authors: Watson Marit , Jewell Vanessa D. , Smith Sarah L.
Published: August 2017

Date Presented 4/1/2017

A phenomenological approach and heuristic design were used in this preliminary research study to examine the lived experience of miscarriage. Understanding the significance of occupation in the context of bereavement provides opportunities for program development, advocacy, and further research.

Primary Author and Speaker: Marit Watson

Contributing Authors: Vanessa D. Jewell, Sarah L. Smith
Measuring Medication Adherence: Demonstrating Occupational Therapy’s Distinct Value in Research
Authors: Schwartz Jaclyn K.
Published: August 2017

Date Presented 4/1/2017

Poor medication adherence is a strong predictor of readmissions and declines in health and function. Unfortunately, current tools offer poor clinical utility for adults with disabilities in the community. Measurement methods will be reviewed and implications for research and practice will be discussed.

Primary Author and Speaker: Jaclyn K. Schwartz
How Do Pediatric Occupational Therapists Implement Family-Centered Care?
Authors: Riley Bonnie , Hardesty Lauren , Butler Anna , Kimmelman Alexis , Gardner Krysta , Miceli Alex
Published: August 2017

Date Presented 4/1/2017

This mixed-methods research describes how pediatric occupational therapists implement family-centered care principles in diverse pediatric settings. These results may be used to promote client-centered care when providing occupational therapy services to children and their families.

Primary Author and Speaker: Bonnie Riley

Additional Authors and Speakers: Lauren Hardesty, Anna Butler, Alexis Kimmelman, Krysta Gardner, Alex Miceli
Examining the Effects of the Mealtime PREP Intervention for Toddlers With Sensory Food Aversions
Authors: Caldwell Angela , Bendixen Roxanna , Danford Cynthia , Terhorst Lauren , Skidmore Elizabeth
Published: August 2017

Date Presented 3/30/2017

The Mealtime PREP intervention shows promise to improve dietary variety and mealtime behaviors and lower risk of nutritional deficiency in toddlers with sensory food aversions. Moderate to large effect sizes were observed in a small sample of 11 families trained to deliver this intervention in the home.

Primary Author and Speaker: Angela Caldwell

Contributing Authors: Roxanna Bendixen, Cynthia Danford, Lauren Terhorst, Elizabeth Skidmore
Intervention Strategies Used by Occupational Therapy Practitioners Working in Mental Health and Their Theoretical Basis
Authors: Ikiugu Moses , Nissen Ranelle , Bellar Cali , Van Peursem Katlin , Maassen Alexya
Published: August 2017

Date Presented 3/30/2017

Evidence from the findings of a meta-analysis are presented indicating that interventions based on theoretical conceptual practice models enhance occupational performance and well-being among persons with mental health diagnoses.

Primary Author and Speaker: Moses Ikiugu

Additional Authors and Speakers: Ranelle Nissen

Contributing Authors: Cali Bellar, Katlin Van Peursem, Alexya Maassen
Attention and Sensory Characteristics in Children With High-Functioning Autism and Sensory Processing Disorder
Authors: Lin Mei-Heng , Mascarenhas Jewel , Davies Patricia L , Marshall Emily , LaGasse Blythe , Gavin William J
Published: August 2017

Date Presented 3/30/2017

Children with sensory processing disorder and high-functioning autism have different attention and sensory processing characteristics. These results can help therapists identify specific treatment strategies while working on attention and sensory processing skills with these children.

Primary Author and Speaker: Mei-Heng Lin

Additional Authors and Speakers: Jewel Mascarenhas, Patricia L. Davies

Contributing Authors: Emily Marshall, Blythe LaGasse, William J. Gavin
Sensory Responsiveness Patterns as Predictors of Severity in Children With Autism Spectrum Disorders
Authors: Hilton Claudia , Graham James
Published: August 2017

Date Presented 3/31/2017

This study used a linear regression model to examine the ability of sensory responsiveness patterns to predict social severity in children with autism spectrum disorder. Findings substantiated sensory quadrant scores as contributors to strong predictive models of social responsiveness.

Primary Author and Speaker: Claudia Hilton

Contributing Authors: James Graham
An Action Research Approach to Occupational Therapy Discharge Planning in the Acute Care Setting
Authors: Smith-Gabai Helene
Published: August 2017

Date Presented 3/31/2017

Using action research, acute care occupational therapists explored current discharge planning practices and through consensus implemented and evaluated several strategies to improve their discharge planning skills. Increased visibility and good communication were the primary focus of the selected action plans.

Primary Author and Speaker: Helene Smith-Gabai
The Course and Predictors of Patient Participation in Inpatient Occupational Therapy: Understanding the Impact on Outcomes and Implementation Barriers
Authors: Wong Alex , Papadimitriou Christina , Goldsmith Arielle , Christopher Katrina , Focht Christopher , Whiteneck Gale , Deutsch Anne , Lenze Eric , Heinemann Allen W.
Published: August 2017

Date Presented 3/31/2017

Patient participation (engagement) is a keystone of patient-centered care. This study provided evidence to support how active participation in occupational therapy would enhance patient outcomes at discharge and 1 yr postinjury. We also identified barriers to patient participation in rehabilitation.

Primary Author and Speaker: Alex Wong

Contributing Authors: Christina Papadimitriou, Arielle Goldsmith, Katrina Christopher, Gale Whiteneck, Anne Deutsch, Eric Lenze, Allen W. Heinemann
The Effect of Self-Management Education Following Mild Stroke: An Exploratory Randomized Controlled Trial
Authors: Wolf Timothy , Doherty Meghan
Published: August 2017

Date Presented 3/31/2017

This study was a randomized controlled trial to see if self-management intervention is feasible and has an effect on health outcomes in persons with mild stroke. Participants who received the intervention had improved health care utilization and physical health quality of life ratings compared with control participants.

Primary Author and Speaker: Timothy Wolf

Additional Authors and Speakers: Meghan Doherty
Skill Clusters in Ability to Manage Everyday Technology Among Older People With and Without Cognitive Impairments
Authors: Kottorp Anders , Fallahpour Mandana , Malinowsky Camilla , Lund Maria Larsson , Nygård Louise
Published: August 2017

Date Presented 3/31/2017

New empirical knowledge defines four distinct skill profiles among older people with and without cognitive limitations when using everyday technology, which supports targeted occupational therapy interventions to promote technology use in home and society that goes beyond a specific diagnosis.

Primary Author and Speaker: Anders Kottorp

Contributing Authors: Mandana Fallahpour, Camilla Malinowsky, Maria Larsson Lund, Louise Nygård
Relationships Among Vision, Visual Attention, and Fitness to Drive in Adults With Multiple Sclerosis
Authors: Krasniuk Sarah , Classen Sherrilene , Morrow Sarah A.
Published: August 2017

Date Presented 4/1/2017

We quantified the relationships among visual abilities, visual attention, and fitness to drive in 30 adults with multiple sclerosis. Visual acuity and visual processing speed correlated with critical driving errors (predictive of crashes) may be useful to identify potential at-risk drivers.

Primary Author and Speaker: Sarah Krasniuk

Contributing Authors: Sherrilene Classen, Sarah A. Morrow
Exploring Participation in People With Glaucoma
Authors: Livengood Heather , Baker Nancy , Schuman Joel S.
Published: August 2017

Date Presented 4/1/2017

Glaucoma is a prevalent eye disease and adversely affects people’s function. We conducted a study to explore how glaucoma influences people’s participation. Results indicate that how people were able to accomplish their participation roles was a significant indicator of glaucoma severity.

Primary Author and Speaker: Heather Livengood

Contributing Authors: Nancy Baker, Joel S. Schuman
Understanding Complex Relationships Among Transition-Age Youth With Spinal Cord Injury and Their Caregivers
Authors: Haywood Carol , Lawlor Mary
Published: August 2017

Date Presented 4/1/2017

This presentation analyzes ways in which life is coordinated among transition-age youth with a spinal cord injury and their caregivers. Data reveal tacit and multifaceted dimensions of caregiving that are critical for occupational therapists to consider in rehabilitative care.

Primary Author and Speaker: Carol Haywood

Contributing Authors: Mary Lawlor
Longitudinal Change in Activities of Daily Living for Persons With Spinal Cord Injury Across 20 Years
Authors: Li Chih-Ying (Cynthia) , Velozo Craig , Hong Ickpy , Newman Jill
Published: August 2017

Date Presented 4/1/2017

While all persons with spinal cord injury (SCI) decreased in their activity of daily living function over 20 yr, those with C1–C4 SCI decreased the most compared with C5–C7 and T1–S5. Based on these findings, long-term occupational therapy intervention may be beneficial, especially for individuals with C1–C4 SCI.

Primary Author and Speaker: Chih-Ying (Cynthia) Li

Additional Authors and Speakers: Craig Velozo, Ickpyo Hong, Jill Newman
Measuring Recovery in Mental Health: Why the Next 100 Years of Occupational Therapy Practice Depends on Metrology and Meaningful Measurement
Authors: Barbic Skye
Published: August 2017

Date Presented 4/1/2017

In the United States and nations across the world, recovery is a priority for health care reform. Despite consensus for this model, little agreement exists about how to measure recovery. New approaches to measure recovery are summarized and strategies for instrument selection presented.

Primary Author and Speaker: Skye Barbic
The Development of the Substance Use Wellness Tool on University Campuses
Authors: Chen Shu-Ping , Krupa Terry , Stuart Heather
Published: August 2017

Date Presented 4/1/2017

The Substance Use Wellness Tool raises awareness of the links among occupation, substance use, and mental health to support the well-being of young people in postsecondary settings. This study addresses how to apply the tool to facilitate early intervention.

Primary Author and Speaker: Shu-Ping Chen

Contributing Authors: Terry Krupa, Heather Stuart
Latino Parents’ Experiences of Their Children’s Autism Services in Los Angeles: “You Have to Be Ready for Battle”
Authors: Angell Amber
Published: August 2017

Date Presented 4/1/2017

This ethnography of 12 Latino families of children with autism reveals that parents felt they must “battle” systems of care to get publicly funded services for their children. Findings show the need for greater family support in policy and practice to reduce service disparities for Latino children.

Primary Author and Speaker: Amber Angell
Stress Reduction Interventions for Pregnant Women: A Scoping Review
Authors: Bochenek Kristen , LeGrave April , Ausderau Karla
Published: August 2017

Date Presented 4/1/2017

A scoping review was conducted to describe types of stress reduction interventions available for pregnant women. Although emerging evidence exists, more rigorous research is essential to evaluate the effectiveness of various stress reduction interventions, especially for high-risk populations.

Primary Author and Speaker: Kristen Bochenek

Additional Authors and Speakers: April LeGrave, Karla Ausderau
The Association Between Fear of Falling and Fall Prevention Interventions Offered by an Occupational Therapist in a Geriatric Primary Care Setting
Authors: Royeen Lydia , Fogarty Kieran J. , Koverman Brenda
Published: August 2017

Date Presented 4/1/2017

This study demonstrates that occupational therapy fall prevention interventions are beneficial for improving quality of care as part of a coordinated care team within a primary care setting and should further be examined in expanded populations, settings, and interventions.

Primary Author and Speaker: Lydia Royeen

Contributing Authors: Kieran J. Fogarty, Brenda Koverman
Sources of particulate matter components in the Athabasca oil sands region: investigation through a comparison of trace element measurement methodologies
Authors: Phillips-Smith Catherine , Jeong Cheol-Heon , Healy Robert M. , Dabek-Zlotorzynska Ewa , Celo Valbona , Brook Jeffrey R. , Evans Greg
Published: August 2017

Abstract. The province of Alberta, Canada, is home to three oil sands regions which, combined, contain the third largest deposit of oil in the world. Of these, the Athabasca oil sands region is the largest. As part of Environment and Climate Change Canada's program in support of the Joint Canada-Alberta Implementation Plan for Oil Sands Monitoring program, concentrations of trace elements in PM2. 5 (particulate matter smaller than 2.5 µm in diameter) were measured through two campaigns that involved different methodologies: a long-term filter campaign and a short-term intensive campaign. In the long-term campaign, 24 h filter samples were collected once every 6 days over a 2-year period (December 2010–November 2012) at three air monitoring stations in the regional municipality of Wood Buffalo. For the intensive campaign (August 2013), hourly measurements were made with an online instrument at one air monitoring station; daily filter samples were also collected. The hourly and 24 h filter data were analyzed individually using positive matrix factorization. Seven emission sources of PM2. 5 trace elements were thereby identified: two types of upgrader emissions, soil, haul road dust, biomass burning, and two sources of mixed origin. The upgrader emissions, soil, and haul road dust sources were identified through both the methodologies and both methodologies identified a mixed source, but these exhibited more differences than similarities. The second upgrader emissions and biomass burning sources were only resolved by the hourly and filter methodologies, respectively. The similarity of the receptor modeling results from the two methodologies provided reassurance as to the identity of the sources. Overall, much of the PM2. 5-related trace elements were found to be anthropogenic, or at least to be aerosolized through anthropogenic activities. These emissions may in part explain the previously reported higher levels of trace elements in snow, water, and biota samples collected near the oil sands operations.
Evaluation of ensemble precipitation forecasts generated through postprocessing in a Canadian catchment
Authors: Jha Sanjeev K. , Shrestha Durga Lal , Stadnyk Tricia , Coulibaly Paulin
Published: August 2017

Abstract. Flooding in Canada is often caused by heavy rainfall during the snowmelt period. Hydrologic forecast centers rely on precipitation forecasts obtained from numerical weather prediction (NWP) models to enforce hydrological models for streamflow forecasting. The uncertainties in raw quantitative precipitation forecasts (QPFs) are enhanced by physiography and orography effect over diverse landscape, particularly in the western catchments of Canada. A Bayesian post-processing approach called rainfall-post processing (RPP), developed in Australia (Robertson et al., 2013; Shrestha et al., 2015), has been applied to assess its forecast performance in a Canadian catchment. Raw QPFs obtained from two sources, Global ensemble forecasting system (GEFS) Reforecast 2 project from National Centers for Environmental Protection (NCEP), and Global deterministic forecast system (GDPS) from Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC) are used in this study. The study period from Jan 2013 to Dec 2015 covered a major flood event in Calgary, Alberta, Canada. Post-processed results show that the RPP is able to remove the bias, and reduce the continuous ranked probability score of both GEFS and GDPS forecasts. Ensembles generated from the RPP better depict the forecast uncertainty.
Measurement the Performance Levels of Islamic Banks in Jordan
Authors: Qasim Yazan Radwan , Ibrahim Norhazlina , Sapian Safeza Bt Mohd , Al-Zaqeba Murad Ali
Published: August 2017

For now, there are incomplete studies to investigate the Jordan Islamic banks' (IBs) performance. Also, there is evidence of increasing withdrawal of investors from IBs to commercial banks as a result of decreased confidence among depositors and minimize of profits. This study focuses on using secondary data analysis to measure the performance of three IBs in Jordan over the period of 2005-2015. The Jordanian IBs are as follow; Jordan Islamic Bank for Finance and Investment (JIBFI), Islamic International Arabic Bank (IIAB), and Jordan Dubai Islamic Bank (JDIB). The analytical part consists of two intervals; the first interval from (2005-2009) for JIBF and IIAB. The second interval from (2010-2015) includes the three IBs. This study will include three measuring tools; (1) Financial Ratio Analysis, (2) Data Envelopment Analysis and (3) Maqasid Index.
Bureaucracy Reform Deficit in Indonesia: A Cultural Theory Perspective
Authors: Pratama Arif Budy
Published: August 2017

The motivation of this paper is to identify the possible unintended consequences of reform program to modernize public administration in Indonesia through cultural theory looking glass. The cultural perspective matters to understand the context of reform-based implementation and the setting of society where public sector reform occurred. Applying cultural theory perspective, four patterns of unintended consequences in Indonesia’s bureaucracy reform are proposed to aid the analysis of reform deficit pattern. I name reform inertia for fatalist, formalistic reform for hierarchies, benefit-based reform for individualist, and conformity-based reform for egalitarian typed-organisations. This framework gives an alternative outlook to address potential negative effects as well as unintended consequences of bureaucracy reform in which reform advocates or public administrators could consider to anticipate in the process of reform.
1973 Redux: Revisiting Michael Novak and Agnes Moreland Jackson on White Ethnicity and National Belonging
Authors: Mellard Jason
Published: August 2017

This article revisits the 1973 Soundings debate between Michael Novak and Agnes Moreland Jackson over the relationship of the white ethnic revival, race, and notions of belonging in the American nation in order to address the further evolution of these ideas in the wake of the 2016 presidential election.
Impact of training program regarding first aid knowledge and practices among preparatory schools' teachers at Assiut City
Authors: El magrabi Neama Mohamed , ElwardanyAly Shimaa , Khalaf Shaimaa Abdel-Rahim Khalaf
Published: August 2017

Teachers and children spend considerable time together within the school environment. Schools are places where one can find a noticeable risk of traumatic injuries. The study aimed to evaluate the impact of training program regarding first aid knowledge and practices among preparatory schools' teachers. Subjects and methods: Quasi-experimental study with one group pre/post test research design was used. Multistage random sample used to select the five preparatory schools and the participated teachers which included 150 teachers. A structured self-administered questionnaire included two tools: Tool I: Part I: Demographic data. Part II: Assessment of knowledge about first aid and Tool II included observational checklist about first aid. The findings of the study revealed that Mean ± SD of teachers' age were 38.78 ± 8.83, 26.7% of the teacher attended training program about first aid, there was statistical significant differences between total score of teachers' knowledge (p-value = .000) in pre and immediate post-test. There was statistical significant differences between the performance level of preparatory schools teachers (p-value = .000*). The study concluded that: there was improvement of teachers’ knowledge and practices regarding first aid after implementation of the training program. The study recommended that: Continuous educational and training programs for teachers and public as a whole about first aid.
Technological innovation in biobusinesses: an analysis of the public investments in the state of Amazonas
Authors: Sousa Kleber Abreu , Rocha Weimar Freire de , Matos Mariana Ribeiro de , Silva Andréia de Carvalho , Sousa Debora de Oliveira
Published: August 2017

O estudo realiza um esforço de revisão bibliográfica e discute de forma crítica as iniciativas do governo amazonense na promoção da inovação para a promoção de investimentos em inovação.  A pesquisa mapeia os principais setores econômicos beneficiados com recursos públicos para a promoção de inovação. Os resultados da pesquisa permitem concluir que a preocupação com os interesses e preocupações das empresas regionais têm sido considerados - principalmente tecnologia da informação, fitocosméticos, e companhias alimentares – pois elas têm concorrido nos leilões públicos, nos programas de subsídios econômicos e também têm estimulado a emergência de novas companhias nos setores selecionados, promovendo a expansão tecnológica e adicionando valor aos produtos regionais.
English as a Foreign Language Learners’ Major and Meta-cognitive Reading Strategy Use at Al-Balqa Applied University
Authors: Abu-Snoubar Tamador Khalaf
Published: August 2017

This quantitative study aimed to investigate and compare the use of metacognitive reading Strategies among English as a foreign language students at Al-Balqa Applied University based on their academic field of study. The Survey of Reading Strategies (SORS) (Mokhtari & Sheory, 2002) was the instrument employed. This survey divides the strategies into three categories: global, problem solving and support strategies. The 86 participants are enrolled in different academic fields of study and were classified into two groups: students of the faculties of humanities (39=45.3%) and scientific faculties students (47=54.7%). The participants proved to be high users of the overall strategies (M=3.6023, S.D.=1.3189) and they employed the strategies in the following order: problem solving, support and global. No statistically significant changes were found between the two groups concerning at the significance level of 0.05. The most employed strategy by the humanities students was the support strategy “I go back and forth in the text to find relationships among ideas in it” (M=4.5385, S.D.=.83661). The scientific faculties students top ranked strategy was problem solving “I read slowly and carefully to make sure I understand what I am reading” (M=4.2128, S.D.=0.8831). The finding obtained would help EFL curricula planners and teachers to deepen their understanding of the learners’ reading procedures.
Evaluation of Current Condition of Physical Education Curriculum of Iranian High Schools and the Prescribed Strategies to Improve Its Overall Situation Based on Expertise Ideas and Viewpoints
Authors: Nazari Hossein , Mirshah Jafari Syed Ebrahim , Nasr Isfahani Ahmad Reza , Marandi Seyed Mohamad
Published: August 2017

The ultimate goal of such inquiry and meticulous investigation is to evaluate the current condition of physical education curriculum of Iranian high schools and the strategies that can be employed in a path of improving its overall situation based on expertise ideas and their total viewpoint is such given pivotal affair. This investigation has been conducted in accordance with pathological phenomenology and sampling with regard of practical and feasible drawn-target and qualitative approach and method. The cited interviews were designated for 15 connoisseurs in the firmament of physical education. The figurative and the content narration of the study has evaluated in compliance with expertise viewpoints and ideas. The total findings and discovered entities as off-springs of expertise ideas in the fields of “fulfilling student’s expectances and their needs and desires”, “attention toward the reals of science, capacity and sight-perspectives”, has been extracted and summarized. The conclusion and overall gains of given investigation manifested that the criteria of high school curriculum were not expedient and appropriate in the fields of target, content, the employed pathological principle of instruction and the given evaluation in-use and it never satisfied the visualized expectance of expertise.
A Retrofitted Metallurgical Microscope Using Light Emitting Diodes for Multi-Spectral Imaging
Authors: Opoku-Ansah Jerry , Anderson Benjamin , Eghan Moses J. , Adueming Peter Osei-Wusu , Amuah Charles L.Y. , Sackey Samuel S.
Published: August 2017

Multi-spectral imaging (MSI) has made diagnosis of microscopic samples considerably easier and information abound. Most MSI systems use continuum light sources and filters for imaging purposes. However, these light sources and filters are relatively expensive, unstable due to extreme pressure and temperature and associated with prolong acquisition time. In this work, we present a metallurgical microscope retrofitted with light-emitting diodes (LEDs) as illumination sources for MSI microscopy. This multispectral LED imaging microscope (MSLEDIM) is relatively cheaper and capable of acquiring images in reflection, transmission and scattering modes at thirteen (13) different wavelengths ranging from ultraviolet to near infrared. The microscope has been demonstrated in biomedical and entomological research fields. The MSLEDIM can be used in various scientific research fields for imaging microscopic samples.
Impacto econômico para atender a legislação ambiental em indústrias químicas
Authors: Moraes Margareth Aparecida , Theis Vanessa , Schreiber Dusan
Published: August 2017

Neste trabalho, tem-se por objetivo mensurar e avaliar os impactos econômicos de três organizações industriais do setor químico, localizadas na Região Metropolitana de Porto Alegre, RS, em decorrência da sua adequação às normas ambientais vigentes. Os dados foram coletados por meio de entrevistas semiestruturadas, com os gestores das unidades de análise, a fim de entender a percepção destes sobre o universo organizacional.Com base nas vertentes teóricas que serviram de embasamento para as análises realizadas, contatou-se que tanto os ativos como os passivos ambientais estão incorporados no dia a dia da organização, podendo levá-la ao sucesso ou à perda de sua credibilidade no mercado atuante. Contudo, entre os entrevistados, constatou-se que persiste, nas empresas nas quais atuam, a ideia de que os investimentos ambientais não trazem retorno financeiro às firmas. Assim, é relevante disseminar o conhecimento de que as ações ambientais das empresas são incorporadas a sua imagem.
Estratégia no canal de distribuição: análise comparativa entre atacadista distribuidor e de autosserviço
Authors: Souza Thiago Alves , Piato Éderson Luiz
Published: August 2017

A dinâmica dos mercados, a acirrada concorrência e a exigência de maiores níveis de serviço por parte dos clientes, levam as organizações a desenvolverem estratégias complexas relacionadas ao seu processo de distribuição. Compondo o canal de distribuição estão empresas como atacadistas distribuidores e atacadistas de autosserviço. Neste artigo, objetivou-se identificar e analisar as estratégias de marketing desenvolvidas pelos atacadistas distribuidores e de autosserviço no canal de distribuição. Realizou-se uma pesquisa qualitativa e exploratória. Utilizou-se como método o estudo de caso com entrevistas semiestruturadas com os gestores da área de distribuição dos atacadistas. Os resultados encontrados possibilitaram a construção de um quadro-síntese. Considerando a distribuição, observaram-se estratégias do atacadista distribuidor, como entrega porta a porta, equipe de vendas treinada, relacionamento com a indústria e gestão das atividades logísticas. Para o atacadista de autosserviço identificaram-se estratégias, como parceria com fornecedores, disposição de lojas físicas, centros de distribuição e realização de contratos logísticos.
Elaboração de um estudo de viabilidade para implantação de um sistema de informação no processo de gestão e embarque de líquidos inflamáveis: o caso da empresa Transrio
Authors: Sousa Saymon Ricardo Oliveira , Corrêa Costa Luis Eduardo , Lacerda Myrella De Souza , Sousa Agostino Ícaro Romolo , Oliveira Ricardo Daher
Published: August 2017

Para que as organizações possam manter-se competitivas em um mercado cada vez mais acirrado, são necessários investimentos em alternativas que otimizem os processos e meios que melhorem o atendimento ao cliente, a partir da aquisição de ferramentas que visam a melhorar a agilidade, a qualidade e a confiabilidade nos serviços prestados. Neste estudo, objetivou-se verificar a viabilidade econômica da implantação de um sistema de assinatura digital em um processo logístico de uma empresa de transporte de combustível. Efetuou-se uma pesquisa bibliográfica na literatura, e adotando-se a dedução como base da investigação, realizou-se um estudo de caso, com abordagem qualitativa e quantitativa, na empresa Transrio, localizada em São Luís, MA, objetivando auxiliar na tomada de decisão sobre o problema estudado. Verificou-se que a proposição de um sistema de informação para otimização do processo logístico, além de viável economicamente, traz benefícios para a organização, como a melhoria nos processos logísticos.
Budowanie wizerunku pracodawcy a sprawność zarządzania zasobami ludzkimi
Authors: Gadomska‑Lila Katarzyna
Published: August 2017

Zmiany zachodzące na rynku pracy i wiążące się z nimi trudności w pozyskiwaniu pra‑ cowników oraz angażowaniu ich w  efektywne działanie na rzecz organizacji sprawiają, że przedsiębiorstwa szukają skutecznych sposobów, które zapewnią im potrzebne zasoby pracy. Jedną z koncepcji, która w ostatnim czasie istotnie zyskuje na znaczeniu jest budo‑ wanie wizerunku przedsiębiorstwa jako pracodawcy. Silny wizerunek pomaga w  wielu aspektach funkcjonowania firmy, przynosi szereg korzyści, jednak jego kształtowanie wymaga intencjonalnych działań na różnych płaszczyznach. Wiąże się przede wszyst‑ kim z  wartościami kultury organizacyjnej, działalnością marketingową, czy systemem komunikacji itp. Jednym z  kluczowych obszarów jest polityka personalna i  wynikające z  niej praktyki zarządzania zasobami ludzkimi, dedykowane pracownikom, którzy są najlepszym i  najbardziej wiarygodnym źródłem informacji o  firmie. Prezentowane wyniki badań wskazują, że budowanie wizerunku dobrego pracodawcy nie jest działaniem powszechnym, a jednocześnie w wielu przedsiębiorstwach obszar zarządzania zasobami ludzkimi zawiera znaczny potencjał zagospodarowania w procesie budowania wizerunku.