bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Assessment of deciduous trees introduction prospect in the taiga zone (Karelia)
Authors: Kishchenko IT
Published: November 2019

The article aimed at assessing introduction prospect for 32 species of the genera Acer L., Betula L., Fraxinus L., Padus Mill., Syringa L. and Sorbus L. at the Botanical Gardens of Petrozavodsk State University (Southern Karelia, central taiga subzone). The degree of introduction prospect was assessed with the use of the integral assessment method by P. I. Lapin and S. V. Sidneva. Such indicators as annual maturing of shoots, regular growth of axial shoots, winter hardiness of plants, habit preservation, shoot-forming capability, generative reproduction capability, capability to reproduce in plantation were taken into account. It was found that Acer ginnala, Acer platanoides, Betula platyphylla, Betula ulmifolia, Fraxinus excelsior, Padus virginiana, Padus pensylvanica, Padus maackii, Syringa vulgaris, Syringa pubescens, Syringa emodi, Syringa × henryi, Syringa josikaea, Syringa villosa, Syringa vulgaris var. Congo, Sorbus decora, Sorbus virginianis and Sorbus аmericana have the highest prospect rates (80–100 points), the other studied species – fairly high prospect rates (56–79 points). All the studied introduced species of deciduous trees can be successfully used in Karelia for gardening and landscaping purposes. Acer platanoides, Betula platyphylla, Fraxinus excelsior, Padus pensylvanica, Padus maackii, Syringa vulgaris и Sorbus decora show the highest degree of introduction prospect (about100 points).
Contribution to the knowledge of the fauna of the long-tongued bees (Hymenoptera, Apoidea: Megachilidae, Apidae) in the north of the Arkhangelsk Region
Authors: Potapov GS , Kolosova YuS
Published: November 2019

This article is devoted to a study of the fauna of the long-tongued bees in the north of the Arkhangelsk Region, which is located in the northeast of the European part of Russia, but excludes the Arctic islands. This group includes the bees of the families Megachilidae and Apidae. Forty-four (44) species of bees were found in this region. Most of them (29) are bumblebees (genusBombus). Fourteen (14) species are megachilid bees (genusOsmia,CoelioxysandMegachile) and one species isApis mellifera. The largest number of species (39) was recorded in the lower reaches of the Northern Dvina River, due to the long research on this territory. The lowest number of species (16) was recorded in the Mezensky District. In the north of the studied region, the tundra species ofB. lapponicusis only presented for the Mezensky District. Many species of bumblebees in the regional fauna belong to the ecological group of the meadow species. These areB. soroeensis,B. ruderarius,B. rupestrisand a number of others. They are typical for meadow and ruderal habitats, and are usually not presented in the native taiga habitats. These meadow species are widely represented in the valleys of large rivers, such as the Northern Dvina, the Onega, and the Mezen. Compared to bumblebees, megachilid bees are much rarer in the north of the Arkhangelsk Region.Apis melliferais presented in the lower reaches of the Northern Dvina River, but here it is rare, compared to the southern part of the Arkhangelsk Region.
Disease Activity Influences Cardiovascular Risk Reclassification Based on Carotid Ultrasound in Patients with Psoriatic Arthritis
Authors: Palmou-Fontana Natalia , Martínez-Lopez David , Corrales Alfonso , Rueda-Gotor Javier , Genre Fernanda , Armesto Susana , González-López Marcos A. , Quevedo-Abeledo Juan C. , Portilla-González Virginia , Blanco Ricardo , Hernandez José L. , Llorca Javier , González-Gay Miguel Á. , Ferraz-Amaro Iván
Published: November 2019

Objective.

Because the addition of carotid ultrasound (US) into composite cardiovascular (CV) risk scores has been found effective for identifying patients with inflammatory arthritis and high CV risk, we aimed to determine whether its use would facilitate the reclassification of patients with psoriatic arthritis (PsA) into the very high Systematic Coronary Risk Evaluation (SCORE) risk category and whether this might be related to disease features.

Methods.

This was a cross-sectional study involving 206 patients who fulfilled ClASsification for Psoriatic ARthritis criteria for PsA, and 179 controls. We assessed lipid profile, SCORE, disease activity measurements, and the presence of carotid plaques and carotid intima-media thickness by ultrasonography. A multivariable regression analysis, adjusted for classic CV risk factors, was performed to evaluate whether the risk of reclassification could be explained by disease-related features and to assess the most parsimonious combination of risk reclassification predictors.

Results.

Forty-seven percent of patients were reclassified into a very high SCORE risk category after carotid US compared to 26% of controls (p < 0.001). Patients included in the low SCORE risk category were those who were more commonly reclassified (30% vs 14%, p = 0.002). The Disease Activity Index for PsA (DAPSA) score was associated with reclassification (β 1.10, 95% CI 1.02–1.19; p = 0.019) after adjusting for age and traditional CV risk factors. A model containing SCORE plus age, statin use, and DAPSA score yielded the highest discriminatory accuracy compared to the SCORE-alone model (area under the receiver-operating characteristic curve 0.863, 95% CI 0.789–0.936 vs 0.716, 95% CI 0.668–0.764; p < 0.001).

Conclusion.

Patients with PsA are more frequently reclassified into the very high SCORE risk category following carotid US assessment than controls. This was independently explained by the disease activity.
Enhancing The Clinical Practicum Experience Through Journal Writing
Authors: Patton June G , Woods Stephanie J , Agarenzo Tina , Brubaker Cynthia , Metcalf Tricia , Sherrer Lynn
Published: November 2019

ABSTRACT

Although journaling is commonplace, its usefulness or effectiveness has been rarely supported by empirical data or examples. The purpose of this article is to highlight integration of classroom and clinical learning, decision-making skills and level of skill acquisition in the Senior Practicum experiences through student journal entry exemplars. Critical thinking, observation and description, and empathy and release of feelings will be discussed.
One-Minute Paper
Authors: Fisher Mark J.
Published: November 2019

One-Minute Paper

Learner evaluation of a large group of students in a lecture setting rarely provides a benefit for those enrolled at the time. Summative assessment of instructional success tends to benefit future students by bringing about changes the next time the course is taught. One solution to formative evaluation aimed at a current cohort of students is the “one-minute paper.” The goal of the one minute paper is to assess students’ reactions to and understanding of the instructional material presented or discussed (Draper, 2005; Ross, 1988; Ross & angelo, 2001). This teaching tool can be used to help nurse educators assess students’ understanding in classroom, laboratory, and clinical settings. [more...]
DNP Discussion Continues
Authors: Lancaster Jeanette
Published: November 2019

DNP Discussion Continues (with reply)
To the Editor:Transitioning advanced nursing practice to the doctoral level represents the natural evolution of the nursing profession and the right move to ensure that nurses are prepared for the highest level of practice. Although the movement toward the practice doctorate for advanced practice nurses (APNs) has been underway for some time, the American Association of Colleges of Nursing’s (AACN) historic decision in October 2004 to endorse the doctor of Nursing Practice (dNP) as the appropriate degree for nurse specialists has generated much discussion about the future of nursing education. Unfortunately, some of these conversations continue to spread misinformation about the AACN’s role in this national movement. [more...]
Making Theory Come Alive: A Teaching Strategy
Authors: Caroline Harlene
Published: November 2019

Making Theory Come Alive: A Teaching Strategy

Classroom-wide eye-rolling usually occurs when the topic of nursing theory is introduced. For both returning RNs and traditional students, understanding the abstractions of theory and how they underpin critical thinking and nursing actions is challenging. Students’ previous nursing educational experiences may have conditioned them to think there is one right answer. The diversity, abstractness, and complexity of nursing theories make them even more mysterious to students. My goal is to help students enjoy and become passionate about theory by helping them experience the gifts theory can bring to clinical practice. This learning activity evolved to address these concerns, specifically to make abstract theory more relevant and meaningful for students through active, experiential learning in the classroom. [more...]
Historia de la mortalidad infantil en la Casa de Huérfanos de Santiago (1898-1923)
Authors: Chávez Zúñiga Pablo , Soto Lara José Julián
Published: November 2019

El estudio analiza las características de los niños ingresados en la Casa de Huérfanos entre 1898 y 1923, contextualizándolas históricamente, explicitando las razones del abandono según los adultos y delimitando los significados de la niñez. También aborda la discusión médica sobre la mortalidad infantil en la Casa de Huérfanos, la que permitió, en parte, el surgimiento de la pediatría chilena. Además, desarrolla las experiencias de los párvulos durante la admisión al recinto, condicionadas por el desarraigo y la pobreza. Las conclusiones tratan el proceso de medicalización infantil a través de la institución.
Requirement Model of Conference Management System: A Mobile App for Creating and Managing Conference Paper
Authors: Hussain Azham , Leong Chow Chun , Puteh Nurnasran , Zaaba Zarul Fitri
Published: November 2019

Technology have changed the way we work. This have increased the productivity in the workplace. The purpose of having conference paper s app is to aid researcher to improve the effectiveness and efficiency on management of conference paper.Without a proper management of these matters, people might suffer from theinconvenient by using desktop system to complete certain tasks and monitor them efficiently. However, based on investigating existing applications, a few shortcomings have been identified. Certain shortcoming leads us to develop a new mobile application to fix the identified shortcomings. Some others include complex navigation of user interfaces this cause a poor user experience for user. Hence, this project proposes a development of a mobile application that is called CPMA to serve as a better alternative of tool to allow users managing and monitoring any related conference paper matters in more efficient way.This app specifically targeted for researcher in higher learning institutions who are needed to proceed with conference paper. Software development methodology named prototyping will be adapted which consisted of phases such as planning, repeated phases (analysis, design, implementation and system prototype), implementation and final system. The essential significant of this project is to provide a platform for researcher to manage and monitor conference paper in a savvy manner. By the time of completing this project, users are expected to access this application without any costs and increase the efficiency and effectiveness of managing conference paper.to ensure the security is presented in a tabular form for each online marketplace.
Entre familiarité et étrangeté : enquêter sur un autre monde de l’enseignement supérieur
Authors: Chambard Olivia
Published: November 2019

Cet article opère un retour réflexif sur une enquête ethnographique menée dans le cadre d’une thèse de sciences sociales portant sur la cristallisation de la thématique de l’éducation à l’entrepreneuriat dans l’enseignement supérieur français. Il montre qu’enquêter sur un terrain avec lequel le chercheur entretient initialement un rapport de familiarité distante et un a priori critique peut s’avérer fructueux, à condition que soit opéré un dépassement de certaines pré-notions. Ces dernières, induites dans le cas présent par une démarche consistant à étudier un segment de l’enseignement supérieur où les valeurs et les pratiques diffèrent de son propre univers académique, laissent la place à une analyse de la complexité du monde social étudié sans pour autant renoncer à la critique. L’article montre ainsi comment, sous certaines conditions, une « pulsion de dénonciation » initiale peut avoir une valeur heuristique et constituer plus généralement un moteur de la connaissance d’univers peu investigués par les sciences sociales.
A Sociotechnical Framework for Smart Urban Governance
Authors: Jiang Huaxiong , Geertman Stan , Witte Patrick
Published: November 2019

Over the past decade, the dominant entrepreneurial form of urban governance has seriously hindered the transformation of cities by neglecting the role of urban contexts in shaping governance structures and outcomes. To promote alternatives, this article presents a sociotechnical framework for smart urban governance. This framework explicitly examines the impacts of urban contexts on the sociotechnical interaction between urban technological innovation and urban governance in the realm of smart cities. Three real-world cases were used to demonstrate how the framework can be applied in different urban contexts. The results show that the alleged smartness in smart urban governance by no means implies the simple acceptance, adoption, and use of technology; instead, it needs to be conditionate. For successful smart urban governance, urban technological innovation should be effectively attuned to the wider urban actors and preexisting urban challenges (i.e., the urban governance process), with a special focus on the urban context.
A Study of the Moderating Effect of Social Distance on the Relationship Between Motivators and Game Engagement
Authors: Choi Youngkeun
Published: November 2019

The purpose of the present study was to examine the relationships between motivation factors and game engagement and explore the moderating effect of perceived social distance on those relationships. For this, the present study collected data from 228 college students in South Korean through a survey method and used hierarchical multiple regression analyses with three-steps to test the hypotheses. In the results, first, the more fantasy, diversion, or arousal participants pursue in gameplay, the more they are engaged in the game. Second, the positive relationship between arousal and game engagement is stronger for participants in high rather than low in social exclusion. However, social exclusion was found to have no significance in the relationship between other motivators and game engagement. For research contribution, this study is the first one to examine the integral model of motivation factors of engagement in the game platform and to investigate the moderating effect of perceived social distance in gameplay.
The Social Facilitation of Performance, Emotions, and Motivation in a High Challenge Video Game
Authors: Williams Russell Blair
Published: November 2019

The objective of this study is to analyze motivation, performance, state hostility, and targeted affect in a computer-based car racing game when social actors are opponents, and when game characters are opponents. This is a between-subjects, experimental, study of social facilitation with 97 Gulf Arab women. The social facilitation of performance and finishing time does not take place. There is no difference in state hostility based on social facilitation, but there is in emotions targeted at opponents. People are viewed more positively than NPCs after play. Intrinsic engagement and extrinsic motivation are both facilitated by the presence of human opponents. There is evidence that the experience of playing a game character and playing a person is substantially different even though the outcomes of performance and state hostility are not.
The Role of Information and Communication Technologies in Family Dynamics
Authors: Kumar J. Dinesh , Sriram Arulchelvan
Published: November 2019

ICT influence in various activities in the family is a periodical topic to study as the technological developments grow day by day. This research attempts to study the influence of ICT in various family activities with special reference to parent and children. 88 families from Chennai city were surveyed and interviewed to find the influence of ICT in usage, purpose, preference, leisure activities, depression time activities, and communication time. Findings found the changes occurred in families and their opinion on ICT usage in a contemporary family structure. It is found that parents and children use the ICT devices in a similar way except for preference of activity. Parents prefer ICT more for entertainment whereas children preference is for education, developing social networks, etc. Except for communication facilitation, family members feel that ICT has changed most of the family activities, but it is considered as modern and acceptable in today's digital world. Family members have both positive and negative opinions regarding ICT usage in their family.
A Study on Class Imbalancing Feature Selection and Ensembles on Software Reliability Prediction
Authors: Potharlanka Jhansi Lakshmi , Turumella Maruthi Padmaja , Radha Krishna P.
Published: November 2019

Software quality can be improved by early software defect prediction models. However, class imbalance due to under representation of defects and the irrelevant metrics used to predict them are two major challenges that hinder the model performance. This article presents a new two-stage framework of Ensemble of Hybrid Feature selection (EHF) with Weighted Support Vector Machine Boosting (WSVMBoost), which further enhance the model performance. The EHF is the ensemble feature ranking of feature selection models such as filters and embedded models to select the relevant metrics. The classification ensembles, namely Random Forest, RUSBoost, WSVMBoost, and the base learners, namely Decision Tree, and SVM are also explored in this study using five software reliability datasets. From the statistical tests, EHF with WSVMBoost attained best mean rank in terms of performance than the rest of the feature selection hybrids in predicting the software defects. Additionally, this study has shown that both McCabe and Hasalted method level metrics are equally important in improving the model performance.
Peer Activity Approach for Engineering Students to Understand Robotics Course
Authors: Fusic S. Julius , Anandh N.  , Hariharan Kaluvan , Leando I.
Published: November 2019

This article provides the overview and conceptual explanation of a robotic course using a peer learning activity. In this approach, the demo-based peer teaching education activity was performed to improve the engineering education system. Strategies that relate to student experiences and engage their interests can be difficult to glean and execute in a short duration. The introduction of a demo-based learning method reduces complexity and time frame to complete for students. Initially, the prototype was developed using a 3D printer and it is used to explain the mobile robot concepts through peer teaching techniques to undergraduate students. The activity results were used to study the peer teaching impact among the student's group through weighted average and correlation coefficient method. Through demo assignments and assessment the results justify the improvement of students self-confidence, interest towards the course, perspective thinking, student to student interaction and teamwork.
A Robust and Blind 3D Mesh Watermarking Approach Based on Particle Swarm Optimization
Authors: Mouhamed Mourad R. , Soliman Mona Mohamed , Darwish Ashraf , Hassanien Aboul Ella
Published: November 2019

This article presents a robust 3D mesh watermarking approach, which adopts an optimization method of selecting watermark vertices for 3D mesh models. The proposed approach can enhance the imperceptibility of the watermarked model without affecting the robustness and capacity factors. The proposed watermark approach depends on an embedding algorithm that use a clustering strategy, based on K−means clustering algorithm in conjunction with the particle swarm optimization to divide the mesh model vertices into groups. Points of interest set (POIs) are selected from these clustered groups and mark it as watermark vertices where the (POIs) are invariant to most of the geometrical and connectivity attacks. Then, the proposed approach inserts the watermark bit stream in the decimal part of spherical coordinates for these selected watermark vertices. The experimental results confirm that the proposed approach proves its superiority compared with state-of-the-art techniques with respect to imperceptibility and robustness.
Investigating the Broadband Divide of OECD Countries
Authors: Zhang Xiaoqun
Published: November 2019

This study applied a concept originated from economics, representative agent, to build the connection between the diffusion of innovations theory (DIT) and the technology acceptance model (TAM). A new model was proposed based on this notion. This model lays the foundation for the investigation of the correlations between socioeconomic variables and innovation diffusion variables. The empirical study investigated the relationships between socioeconomic variables and fixed broadband and mobile broadband diffusion variables in the countries of the Organization of Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD).
Social Media Big Data Analytics for Demand Forecasting
Authors: Iftikhar Rehan , Khan Mohammad Saud
Published: November 2019

Social media big data offers insights that can be used to make predictions of products' future demand and add value to the supply chain performance. The paper presents a framework for improvement of demand forecasting in a supply chain using social media data from Twitter and Facebook. The proposed framework uses sentiment, trend, and word analysis results from social media big data in an extended Bass emotion model along with predictive modelling on historical sales data to predict product demand. The forecasting framework is validated through a case study in a retail supply chain. It is concluded that the proposed framework for forecasting has a positive effect on improving accuracy of demand forecasting in a supply chain.
Identity Authentication Security Management in Mobile Payment Systems
Authors: Wang Feng , Shan Ge Bao , Chen Yong , Zheng Xianrong , Wang Hong , Mingwei Sun , Haihua Li
Published: November 2019

Mobile payment is a new payment method offering users mobility, reachability, compatibility, and convenience. But mobile payment involves great uncertainty and risk given its electronic and wireless nature. Therefore, biometric authentication has been adopted widely in mobile payment in recent years. However, although technology requirements for secure mobile payment have been met, standards and consistent requirements of user authentication in mobile payment are not available. The flow management of user authentication in mobile payment is still at its early stage. Accordingly, this paper proposes an anonymous authentication and management flow for mobile payment to support secure transaction to prevent the disclosure of users' information and to reduce identity theft. The proposed management flow integrates transaction key generation, encryption and decryption, and matching to process users' personal information and biometric characteristics based on mobile equipment authentication carrier.
A Novel Immunosuppressant, Luteolin, Modulates Alloimmunity and Suppresses Murine Allograft Rejection
Authors: Ye Shulin , Liu Huazhen , Chen Yuchao , Qiu Feifei , Liang Chun-Ling , Zhang Qunfang , Huang Haiding , Wang Sumei , Zhang Zhong-De , Lu Weihui , Dai Zhenhua
Published: November 2019

An allograft is rejected in the absence of any immunosuppressive treatment because of vigorous alloimmunity and thus requires extensive immunosuppression for its survival. Although there are many conventional immunosuppressants for clinical use, it is necessary to seek alternatives to existing drugs, especially in case of transplant patients with complicated conditions. Luteolin, a natural ingredient, exists in many plants. It exhibits multiple biological and pharmacological effects, including anti-inflammatory properties. In particular, luteolin has been shown to upregulate CD4+CD25+ regulatory T cells (Tregs) in the context of airway inflammation. However, it remains unknown whether luteolin regulates alloimmune responses. In this study, we demonstrated that luteolin significantly prolonged murine skin allograft survival, ameliorated cellular infiltration, and downregulated proinflammatory cytokine gene expression in skin allografts. Furthermore, luteolin increased the percentage of CD4+Foxp3+ Tregs while reducing frequency of mature dendritic cells and CD44highCD62Llow effector CD4+/CD8+ T cells posttransplantation. It also suppressed the proliferation of T cells and their production of cytokines IFN-γ and IL-17A in vitro while increasing IL-10 level in the supernatant. Moreover, luteolin promoted CD4+Foxp3+ Treg generation from CD4+CD25− T cells in vitro. Depleting Tregs largely, although not totally, reversed luteolin-mediated extension of allograft survival. More importantly, luteolin inhibited AKT/mTOR signaling in T cells. Thus, for the first time, to our knowledge, we found that luteolin is an emerging immunosuppressant as an mTOR inhibitor in allotransplantation. This finding could be important for the suppression of human allograft rejection, although it remains to be determined whether luteolin has an advantage over other conventional immunosuppressants in suppression of allograft rejection.
The jewel beetle Lamprodila (Palmar) festiva Linné, 1767, a new invasive urban pest of Cupressaceae in Cluj area (Romania) (Coleoptera: Buprestidae)
Authors: Bunescu Horia , Florian Teodora
Published: November 2019

The jewel beetle Lamprodila festiva (Linné, 1767), in natural habitats of S Europe originally associated with Juniperus spp. (Juniper; Cupressaceae), has been recorded as a recent invasive pest in several European areas, affecting different genera of these coniferous trees and spreading rapidly during the last few years in many countries of Europe. The research was carried out in 2017-2018 in Cluj-Napoca area (Romania), in field and laboratory conditions. The aim of our studies was to identify and study some populations of this new invasive pest occurring in urban areas of NW Romania.
The likely alien species Pseudacrobasis tergestella (Ragonot, 1901) in central Italy (Lepidoptera: Pyralidae)
Authors: Pinzari Manuela , Pinzari Mario , Bencivenga Gianluca , Zerunian Zerun
Published: November 2019

In this paper, we refer to the finding of Pseudacrobasis tergestella in central Italy. This species was found in Europe and described for the first time from NE Italy; subsequently it was found in Eastern Asia and described again as P. nankingella. In Italy, only two specimens from the North and four specimens from the South were known. Now the species was also recorded in central Italy providing evidence of the continuity of its distribution in our country.
Topology of Gleason Parts in Maximal Ideal Spaces with no Analytic Discs
Authors: Izzo Alexander J. , Papathanasiou Dimitris
Published: November 2019

We strengthen, in various directions, the theorem of Garnett that every $\unicode[STIX]{x1D70E}$-compact, completely regular space $X$ occurs as a Gleason part for some uniform algebra. In particular, we show that the uniform algebra can always be chosen so that its maximal ideal space contains no analytic discs. We show that when the space $X$ is metrizable, the uniform algebra can be chosen so that its maximal ideal space is metrizable as well. We also show that for every locally compact subspace $X$ of a Euclidean space, there is a compact set $K$ in some $\mathbb{C}^{N}$ so that $\widehat{K}\backslash K$ contains a Gleason part homeomorphic to $X$, and $\widehat{K}$ contains no analytic discs.
Parent-Provided Cognitive Opportunities and Infant Mobility During Play for Children With Motor Impairments
Authors: Kane Audrey , Dusing Stacey , Marcinowski Emily , Hsu Lin-Ya
Published: November 2019

Date Presented 04/05/19

For infants with mild motor impairments, parent-provided cognitive opportunities during play continue to increase after mobility is achieved, in contrast to those with severe motor impairment, where cognitive opportunities decrease, as gross motor abilities remain stable. This analysis of two infants demonstrates this difference and will be confirmed in the analysis of 90 children with mild, moderate, and severe impairment. These findings have implications for early-intervention service providers.

Primary Author and Speaker: Audrey Kane

Additional Authors and Speakers: Stacey Dusing

Contributing Authors: Emily Marcinowski, Lin-Ya Hsu
Reducing Metabolic Syndrome (MetS) and Unmet Needs Among Rural Breast-Cancer Survivors (BCS) During the Survivorship Transition
Authors: Fritz Heather , Tarraf Wassim
Published: November 2019

Date Presented 04/05/19

Metabolic syndrome (MetS) is a leading risk factor for cardiovascular-disease-related death among breast-cancer survivors (BCS). Adhering to dietary and physical activity recommendations can help reduce MetS, but many women face challenges with lifestyle behavior change after cancer treatment, and few programs exist to support such efforts. Evidence-based habit development strategies in combination with OT intervention could reduce MetS risk factors among rural BCS.

Primary Author and Speaker: Heather Fritz

Contributing Authors: Wassim Tarraf
Pilot Effectiveness of a Stress-Management Program for Sheltered Homeless Adults With Mental Illness: A Two-Group Controlled Study
Authors: Gutman Sharon , Barnett Sara , Fischman Lauren , Halpern Jamie , Hester Genni , Kerrisk Colleen , McLaughlin Travis , Ozel Ezgi , Wang Haisu
Published: November 2019

Date Presented 04/05/19

Homeless adults in temporary shelter have unique stressors that can exacerbate mental illness, including exposure to violence, drug use, and theft. This study demonstrated that a six-week occupation-based psychoeducation group effectively helped participants feel less perceived stress compared to matched pairs. Perceived quality of life, however, was not altered. This study provides preliminary evidence that OT services can be used as an adjunct to psychiatry and medication.

Primary Author and Speaker: Sharon Gutman

Additional Authors and Speakers: Sara Barnett, Lauren Fischman, Jamie Halpern, Genni Hester, Colleen Kerrisk, Travis McLaughlin, Ezgi Ozel, Haisu Wang
The Use of the STEP Assessment With Infants With Congenital Heart Defects (CHD)
Authors: Coker-Bolt Patty , Fleming Rachel , Needle Evie , Aljuhani Turki , Jenkins Dorothea
Published: November 2019

Date Presented 04/05/19

Primary Author and Speaker: Patty Coker-Bolt

Additional Authors and Speakers: Rachel Fleming, Evie Needle, Turki Aljuhani, Dorothea Jenkins
Disability Risk and Everyday Technology Use Among Older Adults in an Urban Area
Authors: Walsh Ryan , Lee Jenica , Leggett Caniece , Drasga Ruxandra , Shapnick Holly , Kottorp Anders
Published: November 2019

Date Presented 04/05/19

Primary Author and Speaker: Ryan Walsh

Additional Authors and Speakers: Jenica Lee, Caniece Leggett, Ruxandra Drasga

Contributing Authors: Holly Shapnick, Anders Kottorp
Occupational Participation and Quality of Life in Persons With Chronic Graft-Versus-Host Disease (cGVHD): An Exploratory Study
Authors: Rosenthal Emily , Mitchell Sandra , Pavletic Steven , Comis Leora
Published: November 2019

Date Presented 04/05/19

This study explored the relationship between participation and quality of life (QOL) in transplant survivors with cGVHD. Participants lost nearly 30% of their global participation following the onset of cGVHD. Losses were especially notable in high-demand leisure activities. Retained global activity was associated with better physical and mental QOL. OTs can play a key role in promoting participation and well-being among persons with cGVHD.

Primary Author and Speaker: Emily Rosenthal

Contributing Authors: Sandra Mitchell, Steven Pavletic, Leora Comis
Is the Brief Interview of Mental Status (BIMS) Adequate to Predict Posthospital Cognitive and Instrumental Activities of Daily Living (IADL) Risk?
Authors: Marks Timothy , Nguyen Brittany , Smith Courtney , Hoffman Erika , Engel Hayley , Al-Heizan Muhammad , Giles Gordon , Edwards Dorothy Farrar
Published: November 2019

Date Presented 04/05/19

This study was conducted to compare the BIMS to alternate screening measures in the identification of individuals with functional cognition and IADL impairment that may compromise community independence post-hospital-discharge. Findings demonstrate that the BIMS, along with a brief performance-based screening measure and self-report, could better identify individuals who are at risk for poor outcomes in acute or postacute settings.

Primary Author and Speaker: Timothy Marks

Additional Authors and Speakers: Brittany Nguyen, Courtney Smith, Erika Hoffman, Hayley Engel, Muhammad Al-Heizan, Gordon Giles, Dorothy Farrar Edwards
Greater Cognitive and Motor Impairment Predicts Dependence After Stroke
Authors: Walker Sarah , Skidmore Elizabeth , Terhorst Lauren
Published: November 2019

Date Presented 04/05/19

Identifying factors early in the rehabilitation process that predict the inability to return home independently after stroke may better inform treatment decisions. Therefore, we performed a secondary analysis to examine demographic, medical, and cognitive factors that might predict nonresponse during inpatient rehabilitation. Using a backward stepwise logistic regression, we found that the variables most strongly correlated with dependence were cognitive impairment and motor impairment.

Primary Author and Speaker: Sarah Walker

Contributing Authors: Elizabeth Skidmore, Lauren Terhorst
Predictors and Risk Factors of Compassion Satisfaction, Burnout, and Compassion Fatigue Among OTs
Authors: Huang Yan-hua , Kim Hans , Le Monique , Martinez Jessica , Martin Jordan , Maghen Elmira , Leisek William
Published: November 2019

Date Presented 04/05/19

Burnout and compassion fatigue are professional hazards for OTs. This quantitative study sought to increase the understanding of their relation to professional demographic data, including gender, population served, and setting. The Maslach Burnout Inventory was used to measure burnout, and quality of life was measured by the WHOQOL-BREF and the Professional Quality of Life Scale. This research may help to improve the quality of life and service delivery of OT practitioners.

Primary Author and Speaker: Yan-hua Huang

Contributing Authors: Hans Kim, Monique Le, Jessica Martinez, Jordan Martin, Elmira Maghen, William Leisek
Strategies for Linking a New Caribbean OT Curriculum to the Local Context: An Ethnographic Case Study
Authors: Roberts Bill , Garcia Lesley , Hooper Barb
Published: November 2019

Date Presented 04/05/19

WFOT requires that OT curricula be contextually relevant, but it is not known how programs meet that requirement. This ethnographic case study demonstrated that educators used explicit and implicit methods to connect content to the local context. Educators modified instructional methods with the intention of linking the content, skill, or concept to the local context. This study provides a guide for programs aiming to meet the specific needs of a specific culture and context.

Primary Author and Speaker: Bill Roberts

Additional Authors and Speakers: Lesley Garcia

Contributing Authors: Barb Hooper
Causal Effects of Occupational Balance (OB) on Participation, Health, Quality of Life, and Stress With People in Adulthood
Authors: Park Sangmi , Park Ji-Hyuk
Published: November 2019

Date Presented 04/05/19

Primary Author and Speaker: Sangmi Park

Additional Authors and Speakers: Ji-Hyuk Park
Perspectives on Home Modifications for Accessibility, Affordability, and Aesthetics
Authors: Struckmeyer Linda , Ellison Carlyn , Campbell Nichole
Published: November 2019

Date Presented 04/05/19

Primary Author and Speaker: Linda Struckmeyer

Additional Authors and Speakers: Carlyn Ellison

Contributing Authors: Nichole Campbell
Association of Activity Measure for Postacute Care (AM-PAC) Score, Therapist Recommendations for Discharge Disposition, Actual Disposition, and Hospital Readmission Rates in Acute Care
Authors: Jaffe Lynn , Brown David , Papkov Galen
Published: November 2019

Date Presented 04/05/19

Primary Author and Speaker: Lynn Jaffe

Contributing Authors: David Brown, Galen Papkov
Caregiver Strategy Use To Promote Their Child’s Participation in Home-Based Occupations Following Pediatric Critical Illness
Authors: Gurga Andrea , Jarvis Jessica , Khetani Mary , Choong Karen
Published: November 2019

Date Presented 04/06/19

Trends in participation-focused strategies used by caregivers of critically ill children who did and did not receive PICU rehabilitation services were identified. Strategies were coded as child focused or to an environmental chapter of the ICF-CY. Caregivers can identify participation-focused strategies, but may benefit from education by their rehabilitation team to develop a broader range of strategies to promote their child’s home participation.

Primary Author and Speaker: Andrea Gurga

Contributing Authors: Jessica Jarvis, Mary Khetani, Karen Choong
Influence of Limb Dominance and Cognitive Loading Upon Upper-Extremity Bimanual Motor Control
Authors: Rice Martin , Sharaya Joseph , Esperanza Hannah , Breneman Robert
Published: November 2019

Date Presented 04/06/19

OTs commonly treat persons with varying degrees of hemiplegia. This study explored two strategies (limb dominance and cognitive loading) that would either facilitate or inhibit upper-extremity motor control. In a healthy population, limb dominance had much more of an inhibiting effect upon bimanual motor control than cognitive loading. This may be an important consideration when teaching persons with hemiplegia during upper-extremity bimanual functional activities.

Primary Author and Speaker: Martin Rice

Additional Authors and Speakers: Joseph Sharaya

Contributing Authors: Hannah Esperanza, Robert Breneman
Evaluating Current Trends of Occupation-Based Practice in the Hand-Therapy Setting
Authors: Phillips Erin , Tounas Efthemia , Waack Meghan , Traetow Kelsey
Published: November 2019

Date Presented 04/06/19

OT is actively responding to the current political climate of healthcare reform with the reaffirmation of professional roots in occupation. Therapists are advocating for the power of occupation as an evidence-based practice, yet in many settings is under-utilized. OTs find value in occupation-based interventions (OBI), but are facing barriers to implementation. This study examined the current trends and barriers in the use of OBI in the hand-therapy setting.

Primary Author and Speaker: Erin Phillips

Additional Authors and Speakers: Efthemia Tounas, Meghan Waack, Kelsey Traetow
Can Office-Based Assessment Predict Older Driver Safety?
Authors: Golisz Kathleen , Stancanelli Jeanine
Published: November 2019

Date Presented 04/06/19

This study compared performance in 101 drivers age 65 and older on the Useful Field of View and Trail Making Test–Part B to blinded ratings on the 4Cs screening tool completed by the driver’s personal physician. Previous studies reported the 4Cs showed promise predicting fitness to drive of at-risk drivers. Current results indicate the Trails-B may be a better office-based assessment for physicians to use to determine the need to recommend a comprehensive fitness to drive evaluation.

Primary Author and Speaker: Kathleen Golisz

Additional Authors and Speakers: Jeanine Stancanelli
Validity and Reliability of the Korean Version of the Activities of Daily Living (ADL)-Focused Occupation-Based Neurobehavioral Evaluation (A-ONE)
Authors: Kang Jaewon , Park Hae-Yean , Kim Jung-Ran , Park Ji-Hyuk
Published: November 2019

Date Presented 04/06/19

To understand the limitation of clients who experienced neurological impairment, OTs should evaluate their functioning with behavioral observation assessments with cross-cultural adaptions. This study aims to perform a cross-cultural adaptation for the Korean population of the Activities of Daily Living (ADL)-focused Occupation-Based Neurobehavioral Evaluation (A-ONE) and examine its reliability and validity.

Primary Author and Speaker: Jaewon Kang

Contributing Authors: Hae-Yean Park, Jung-Ran Kim, Ji-Hyuk Park
Test-Retest Reliability of the Infant Toddler Activity Card Sort (ITACS)
Authors: Chuck Ashley , Pilney Laura , Hoyt Catherine , Varughese Taniya , Shen Evelyn , King Allison , Abel Regina , Manis Hannah , Baker Kelly , Grandgeorge Emma , Fernandez Jianna
Published: November 2019

Date Presented 04/06/19

While many pediatric assessments are based on developmental milestones, achievement of discrete skills may not truly capture their use in functional contexts. Difficulties in transferring skills to everyday life may manifest in specific activity deficits, creating a need for direct measures of participation. The Infant Toddler Activity Card Sort (ITACS) was created to fill this gap by summarizing occupational development in early childhood. Here, we describe the ITACS test-retest reliability.

Primary Author and Speaker: Ashley Chuck

Additional Authors and Speakers: Laura Pilney

Contributing Authors: Catherine Hoyt, Taniya Varughese, Evelyn Shen, Allison King, Regina Abel, Hannah Manis, Kelly Baker, Emma Grandgeorge, Jianna Fernandez
The Role of Fatigue in Limiting Cognitively and Physically Demanding Activities in Stroke Survivors
Authors: Mitchell Julianne , Baum Carolyn , Nicholas Marjorie , Connor Lisa
Published: November 2019

Date Presented 04/06/19

This study focused on the extent to which activity demands limit participation in high cognitively- and high physically-demanding activities. Various assessments of participation, fatigue, cognition, and motor ability were included. Results showed that perceived physical ability and cognitive ability were correlated with retention of these activities, but that fatigue had little effect. This study helps to better understand how activity demands relate of participation poststroke.

Primary Author and Speaker: Julianne Mitchell

Additional Authors and Speakers: Lisa Connor

Contributing Authors: Carolyn Baum, Marjorie Nicholas
Fitness-To-Drive Screening (FTDS) Measure©: Clinical Utility for OTs Identifying At-Risk Older Drivers
Authors: Medhizadah Shabnam , Classen Sherrilene , Winter Sandra
Published: November 2019

Date Presented 04/06/19

OTs are well positioned to support older drivers (65+) with determining their fitness to drive but are in need of an evidence-informed method to identify at-risk older drivers. This presentation will discuss 10 years of research and development of the Fitness-to-Drive Screening Measure (FTDS) for identifying at-risk older drivers. The FTDS may aid OTs with initial fitness-to-drive decisions and in determining an older driver’s risk probability.

Primary Author and Speaker: Shabnam Medhizadah

Additional Authors and Speakers: Sherrilene Classen, Sandra Winter
Occupation Promotes Student Veterans' Well-Being Through Its Association With a Sense of Meaningful Occupation, Social Support, and Coping Skills
Authors: Kinney Adam , Eakman Aaron
Published: November 2019

Date Presented 04/06/19

In a sample of 389 student veterans, we employed regression to establish that the meaningfulness of occupation mediated the relationship between social and community-based occupation and both psychological and subjective well-being. Occupation was also associated with greater coping skills and social support, in turn contributing to greater psychological and subjective well-being, respectively. Findings support OTs’ use of occupation to promote veterans’ well-being.

Primary Author and Speaker: Adam Kinney

Additional Authors and Speakers: Aaron Eakman
OT and Interprofessional Collaborative Practice in Low-Vision Service Delivery in Rural, Micropolitan, and Urban Practice Settings
Authors: Molitor Whitney Lucas , Feldhacker Diana
Published: November 2019

Date Presented 04/06/19

Collaboration during provision of low-vision services is paramount to comprehensive service delivery. Despite rural practitioners having decreased access to other members of the rehabilitation team, professional collaboration occurred similarly among OTs working in rural, micropolitan, and urban settings. Methods of collaboration, including online technology, should be explored as a means of increasing interprofessional collaboration to foster improved client outcomes.

Primary Author and Speaker: Whitney Lucas Molitor

Additional Authors and Speakers: Diana Feldhacker
The Roles of Caregivers of Adults With Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)
Authors: Bagatell Nancy
Published: November 2019

Date Presented 04/06/19

Most adults with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) need continued support to live in the community, yet little is known about the roles of unpaid caregivers. Caregivers of 31 adults with ASD were interviewed. Caregiver roles included 1) meeting and managing daily needs; 2) obtaining services and supports; and 3) providing support when needed. The results, which have policy and service implications for OT, highlight the multiple caregiving roles these aging caregivers enact.

Primary Author and Speaker: Nancy Bagatell
OT Practitioners’ Perception of Their Role in Care Coordination
Authors: Allgier Allison , Nadeau Barbara
Published: November 2019

Date Presented 04/06/19

Care coordination has been identified as a key component of new healthcare models. The study purpose was to explore the perceptions of pediatric OT practitioners regarding their role in care coordination activities. Ten participants with an average of over 18 years of experience participated in interviews with five resulting themes. Implications for OT practice included the need for adapted productivity standards, opportunities for billing, and increased education regarding care coordination.

Primary Author and Speaker: Allison Allgier

Contributing Authors: Barbara Nadeau
Insight Into the Occupational Lives of Adults With Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD): A Grounded Theory Approach
Authors: Gaerke Kyra Jo , Mokol Emily , Wasmuth Sally , Manspeaker Trevor , Szymaszek Karolina
Published: November 2019

Date Presented 04/06/19

This study uses a grounded theory approach to understand how borderline personality disorder (BPD) affects occupational participation. Environment, occupation, and internal experiences are discussed in the context of the lives of 18 participants with BPD. Affirming occupations provided escape from harmful environments and promoted positive internal experiences. By contrast, absence of affirming occupations resulted in problematic environmental challenges and distressing internal experiences.

Primary Author and Speaker: Emily Mokol

Additional Authors and Speakers: Kyra Jo Gaerke, Sally Wasmuth, Trevor Manspeaker, Karolina Szymaszek
Investigating the Use of Virtual Reality (VR) as a Therapeutic Intervention for Two Pediatric Populations: Cerebral Palsy and Autism Spectrum Disorder
Authors: Dodds Jennilee , Ellington Allison
Published: November 2019

Date Presented 04/06/19

This study investigated the feasibility of virtual reality (VR) as a therapeutic intervention for two pediatric populations: cerebral palsy and autism. OTs, children with autism, and their caregivers trialed VR and subsequently participated in either a focus group or a semistructured interview. Data analysis revealed several themes regarding the use of VR with these populations. Positive results indicate the need for future development of pediatric-specific VR programs.

Primary Author and Speaker: Jennilee Dodds

Additional Authors and Speakers: Allison Ellington