Submissions from 2023
The Healing Blueprint: Unveiling the Impact of Occupational Therapy Environmental Interventions on Mental Well-being, Nike Adedoyin, OTS; Kaira Crenshaw, OTS; and Sommer Hanafi, OTS
Expecting the Unexpected: The Role of Occupational Therapy in Preparing Expectant Caregivers for Parenting a Child with a Disability, Melissa Colwell, Lauren Follis, Emily Knell, Shawna Nguyen, Victoria Nuzzolo, and Rebecca Wolf
Let's Talk About Sex, Baby: The Impact of Occupational Therapy on Sexual Health and Intimacy for Aging Adults Experiencing Chronic Pain, Matthew Cook, OTS; Halie McAndrew, OTS; and Sylwia Gutowska, OTS
Aging Like Fine Spine: The Role of Occupational Therapy in Aging with a Spinal Cord Injury, Angela Deibler, Kerriann Howley, Rosie Martin, and Maggie Shoemaker
Pediatric Possibilities: Occupational Therapy's Role in Promoting Quality of Life in Children with Brain Tumors, Tatum Evarts, Casey Hopkins, Emily Phillips, and Paige Troublefield
Parenting from Prison: The Role of Occupational Therapy in Promoting Mental Health of Incarcerated Mothers, Chloe Fish, OTS; Kelsey Foran, OTS; Julia LeMel, OTS; and Jeannie Meagher, OTS
Unmasking the Facts: Improving Occupational Engagement in Adults with Long-Haul COVID-19, Lauren Hussey, OTS; Callie Luftig, OTS; and Amanda Wilgus, OTS
Excite Your Senses: Addressing Educational Participation for Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder through Occupational Therapy, Stephanie Miller, OTS; Emily Panciera, OTS; and Kaitlyn Tweed, OTS
Let's Eat: A Review of Feeding Interventions within the Scope of Occupational Therapy Among Children with Feeding Disorders, Rachel Minahan, OTS; Hannah Stanicki, OTS; Jesse Torbic, OTS; and Sarah Tunick, OTS
PromOTing Health: How Occupational Therapy Can Address Childhood Obesity in School, Sadie Shaw, Emily Sniechoski, and Julia Swayne
Within Reach: Occupational Therapy's Role in Scar Management after Mastectomy, Katlyn Thorp, OTS; Dylan Bobek, OTS; Joe Delaney, OTS; and Meredith Gray, OTS
Submissions from 2022
If You’re Social and You Know It Regulate: Emotional Regulation Interventions to Support Social Participation in School-Age Children with Autism, Emma Brown, Mika Kalimi, Taylor Kligerman, Brenna Richards, and Robyn Williams
Occupational Therapy's Role in Improving Functional ADL & IADL Performance Post-Burn Injury, William Calloway, OTS; Danielle Kempner, OTS; Ezra Lee, OTS; and Sophie Weber, OTS
Recognizing, Redefining & Restoring: Addressing Quality of Life During Role Transition, Gianna Cianfrani, Arick Collett, Jaclyn Figueroa, Juli Metz, and Elizabeth Webb
Fostering Relationships: Promoting Attachment and Healthy Relationships in the Foster Care System, Ayano Endo, Ampadu Akyeampong, and Danielle Cicala
Walking on Sunshine: Promoting Mental Wellness though Nature, Bridget Myer, OST; Andrew Ogg, OTS; Gillian Ranes, OTS; Anna Sismour, OTS; Julia Testa, OTS; and Kelsey Van-Horn, OTS
Let’s Talk: Occupational Therapy’s Role in Supporting Healthy Relationships for Adults with Mental Health Conditions, Casey Sheehan, Nancy Verdun, Teresa Ioannucci, and Grace Denfeld
Submissions from 2021
Delirium in the Acute Care Setting: Occupational Therapy’s Role in Delirium Management and Prevention, Regina Antoni, Grace Gaus, Kathleen Greaney, and Marisa Ortiz-Brazak
Instrumental Improvements: Occupational Therapy’s Role in Facilitating IADL Performance in Individuals with MS, Abigail Brundage, Krista Garrison, Kiersty Neeman, and Julie Sheahan
Occupational Therapy's Role in the Restoration of Occupational Balance Following Disaster, Emily Bucher, Nicole DiTroia, and Morgan Letendre
Promoting Healthy Transitions: Occupational Therapy Interventions for Health Management of Homeless Populations Discharging from Health Care Settings, Dominic Carullo, Hana Chamoun, Alison McAndrew, Brian O'Sullivan, and Chelsea Pierce
Parent-Infant Bond: The Connection Between Parents and Infants in the NICU, Megan Casselberry, Anita Fagotti, Ava Gambucci, Emma Sardinskas, and Carly Scheiner
Occupational Balance for a Better Mood: Occupational Therapy’s Role in Treating Excessive Technology Use in Youth, Emily Danilak, Jenna Higginbotham, Kara Leaman, Tarryn Slattery, and Katie Virostek
Concussion and Class: Returning to College after a Mild Traumatic Brain Injury (mTBI), Andrew Friedman, Gabrielle Khalifa, Rebecca Smith, and Emily Strickberger
Seeing Beyond: OT’s role in low vision in individuals with neurodegenerative disease, Maura Giannone, Natalie Rhoads, Maggie Sheridan, and Kerri Wells
PromOTing Social Participation for Young Individuals Following Concussion, Umara Iftikhar, Ann Claire Macalintal, Madeline Rea, and Allizey Shields
Time for a Good Night's Rest: Occupational Therapy Practice in Sleep after Domestic Violence, Nia Patel, Elizabeth Plumeri, and Sarah Roselli
The Artillery of OT: Increasing Community Engagement Among American's Heroes, Amy Schaller, Jack Murray, and Veronique Broussard
Submissions from 2020
Occupational Therapy: Breaking the Barriers with Survivors of Human Trafficking, Leanne Bahn, OTS; Sierra Wells, OTS; and Stacey Wisniewski, OTS
Occupational Therapy's Role in Gender Affirming Interventions for Transgender and Gender Expansive Adults: A Systematic Review, Franceska Benedetto, OTS; Avery Martin, OTS; Sarah L. Zelnik, OTS; and E. Adel Herge, OTD, OTR/L, FAOTA
Trauma-Informed Care in a School Setting: Occupational Therapy Interventions to Promote Emotional Regulation, Sarah Blaise, OTS; Sara Cohen, OTS; and Maria Marcum, OTS
The Splashing Effects of Aquatic Therapy for Children with Developmental Disabilities, Eric Bradway, OTS; Mikaela McGraw, OTS; and Katie Boshoven, OTS
Empower the future: The impact of family-centered interventions on school success for children from low socioeconomic backgrounds, Jacqueline Bruce, OTS; Ornella Delle Noci, OTS; Amaris Dobson, OTS; Bryan Johnston, OTS; and Rebecca Sinko, OTD, OTR/L
Ready for Relationships: Promoting Appropriate Dating Behaviors in Adolescents & Young Adults with Intellectual & Developmental Disabilities, Lauren Buch, OTS; Kelly Dennin, OTS; Chelsea Fife, OTS; Eileen Mee, OTS; and E. Adel Herge
PromOTing Independence: Empowering successful transitions out of the North American foster care system, Samantha Chong, OTS; Kevin Dang, OTS; Leondra Graves, OTS; Taylor Holt, OTS; and Rebecca Sinko, OTD, OTR/L
Moving On Up: The Transition from Middle to High School for Neurotypical Adolescents, Corinne Dever, OTS; Julia Forebaugh, OTS; Alexandra Mangino, OTS; Madeline Gamble, OTS; Samantha Morse, OTS; and Rebecca Sinko, OTD, OTR/L
Bringing Function to Families: OT’s Role in Parenting with SCI, Alexandra Economou, OTS; Molly Flannery, OTS; Nikki Tutelman, OTS; Courtney Wagner, OTS; and Rebecca Sinko, OTD, OTR/L
Promoting Independence Through Effective Interventions For Adults With ALS, Renee Gluchowski, OTS; Hannah Harris, OTS; Jaclyn Heineman, OTS; Kimberly Kendro, OTS; and Heather Malosky, OTS
Smooth transitions: Adapting to new roles for transgender individuals, Rylea Hager, OTS; Daniella Mazzo, OTS; Meredith O’Neal, OTS; Eileen Young, OTS; and Rebecca Sinko, OTD, OTR/L
Let’s Get Spiritual! How integrating spirituality into the OT process impacts well-being for those experiencing a life-altering diagnosis, Taneisha Esplin Jolley, OTS; Jeffrey Gold, MS, OTS; Nicholas Luca, OTS; Antôn Nguyễn, OTS; and E. Adel Herge, OTD, OTR/L, FAOTA
PromOTing Coping for Adults with Neurodegenerative Conditions, Julia Kraushaar, OTS; Melanie Watt, OTS; Kristine Ismael, OTS; Julia Snavely, OTS; and Adel Herge, OTD, OTR/L, FAOTA
Gaining MOMentum: A systematic review of interventions to promote mental health & wellness for mothers postpartum, Amanda Marcinko, OTS; Lauren Opdyke, OTS; Jessica Sinotte, OTS; Emily Van’t Slot, OTS; and E. Adel Herge, OTD, OTR/L, FAOTA
Submissions from 2019
MOTherhood: How Occupational Therapy Can Support the Role of Mothers with a Disability, Juliette G. Abi-Daher, Jacqueline A. Gardiner, Kristin R. Stefankiewicz, and Stacey M. Wilcox
A Work in Progress: Promoting Engagement in Employment for Adults with Mental Health Diagnoses, Abigail Balster, Catherine Morroney, Erin Schifferdecker, and Megan Sharp
Helping Kids be Kids: Interventions for Children Exposed to Drugs and/or Alcohol in Utero, Madeleine Clements, Jennifer Starrs, and Lauren Santoro
OTher Ways to Treat Chronic Pain: A Systematic Review of Pain Interventions for Adults, Casey Little, Allison Nye, Kylie Speitel, and Desiree Welch
Submissions from 2018
Back in the Driver's Seat: Returning to Driving After a Central Nervous System Injury, Samantha Arnao, OTS; Jackie Feinbaum, OTS; La-Ree Henry, OTS; Janelle Rosales, OTS; and Erika Vasconez, OTS
Opening Doors: Breaking Through the Chain of Stigma and Improving Community Reintegration, Elizabeth Conte, Megan Vesey, and Nuriya Neumann
Occupational Therapy and Military Personnel: Working Together to Win the War Against PTSD's Effects on Leisure Participation, Aaron Flanders, OTS; Brenna Jacko, OTS; Stacie Fox, OTS; and Deana Miller, OTS
Heading for Adulthood: OT Interventions to Increase Function in Adolescents with TBI, Mackenzie Gross, Heidi Hunsberger, Carly McCausland, Molly Sager, and Kristin Warrington
Submissions from 2017
Sleep: Its Impact on Health, Ariana Amato, OTS; Amanda Breem, OTS; Karly Brown, OTS; Jenna Grady, OTS; and Bryanna Resh, OTS
Restoring Roles: Improving Participation in Meaningful Life Roles Following Cord Injury, Jennifer Arnold, OTS; Kayla Ciliento, OTS; Colleen Flynn, OTS; Jennifer Hock, OTS; Carina Occhiuzzo, OTS; and Brenna Whalen, OTS
Effects of Alternative Seating in the Classroom, Kassandra Beckage, OTS; Caitlin Hunter, OTS; Samantha Kampmeier, OTS; Elisabeth Richt, OTS; and Renee Tallman, OTS
Aging in Place and Dignity and Grace: A Systematic Review of Interventions for Instrumental ADL independence among Community-Dwelling Older Adults, Cordelia Biddle, OTS; Stephanie Foo, OTS; Deborah Greenwald, OTS; Diane Heil, OTS; Marissa Heller, OTS; and Emily Kukuruda, OTS
Lines and Tubes and Barriers, Oh My!: A Systematic Review of Occupational Therapy's Role in ADL Participation for the Hospitalized Child, Chelsey Boronski, OTS; Juliet Braun, OTS; Lindsay Good, OTS; Meredith Kilduff, MS, OTS; and Jenna Zwiebel, MEd, OTS
Substance Abuse Recovery: What are you Coping For?, Christopher Burba, OTS; Talya Fidellaga, OTS; Meghan Sharkey, OTS; Laura Slotkoff, OTS; and Allison Ziff, OTS
Brain Play: Identifying Diverse Interventions to Improve the Ability to Participate in Play Among Children with Brain Injuries, Samantha Crosby, OTS; Stephanie Johler, OTS; Rebecca Krysiak, OTS; Emily Lowry, OTS; and Kristin Pohlman, OTS
Use of Robotics to Improve Upper Extremity Function in Adults with Neurological Conditions, Erika Dobson, OTS; Lindsay Johnson, OTS; Chastity Traxler, OTS; Kathryn Tuazon, OTS; and Hannah Werblin, OTS
Oh the Places You'll Go: Assessing the Effectiveness of Community Interventions for Adults with Physical Disabilities, Alison Fell, OTS; Mandy Gilkey, OTS; Bess Lender, OTS; and Nicole Morales, OTS
Building the Foundation: Community Integration through Life Skills Interventions for Individuals Experiencing Homelessness, Libby Gephart, OTS; Jovilin Joe, OTS; Janina Lamb, OTS; Phebe Lockyer, OTS; and Michaela Scotten, OTS
Improving Sexual Intimacy of Adults with Physical Disabilities, Danielle Greer, OTS; Lizzie Lafferty, OTS; Kerri McCarty, OTS; and Katie Storms, OTS
You Can't Spell Obesity Without O and T: Occupational Therapy in the Treatment of Childhood Obesity, Karissa Gretkowski, OTS; Siobhaun Manion; Cristina Morganheira; and Jillian Permar
Effects of Transition Services for Students with Cerebral Palsy on Employment, Jamie Hediger, OTS; Lauren Mikalauskas, OTS; and Sarah Runion, OTS
Occupational Therapy's Role in Reducing Length of Stay in Inpatient Care, Matthew Lardieri, OTS; Wesley Young, OTS; and Timothy Veltre, OTS
Let's Make Moves: An Exploration of Occupational Therapy Interventions for Sedentary Workers, Deanna Veasay, OTS; Emily Meltzer, OTS; Tanisha Monte, OTS; Caitlin Chapla, OTS; and Kelly Lapp, OTS
Submissions from 2016
Ergonomic Intervention for Injury Prevention in Healthcare Personnel: A Systematic Review, Marisa Andrews, OTS; Kory Collier, OTS; Erin Dougherty, OTS; and Alyssa Vidovich, OTS
Reframe the Pain: A Systematic Review of Occupational Therapy Interventions to Promote Quality of Life for Adults with Fibromyalgia, Alyssa Armstrong, OTS; Jonathan Forkin, OTS; Emma Jablonski, OTS; Shelby Moyer, OTS; and Suzanne Sager, OTS
Aging in Place: Technology and Independence for Community-Dwelling Older Adults, Mikael Avery, OTS; Devon Barber, OTS; Maggie Derstine, OTS; and Clarice Licon, OTS
Losing a Limb, Regaining Independence: A Systematic Review of Occupational Therapy Interventions for Lower Extremity Amputations, Davis Berzins, OTS; Jennifer Cohen, OTS; Jamie A. Frank, OTS; Gabrielle Kirk, OTS; and Jennifer Mitchell, OTS
Therapeutic Interventions for the Treatment of Infants Exposed to Drugs and Alcohol in Utero, Faigie Bier, OTS; Elizabeth Fenn, OTS; Angela Kochobay, OTS; Katie Moran, OTS; and Kavita Naik, OTS
Retrain Your Brain: A Systematic Review of Functional Electrical Stimulation’s Effect on ADL Participation Post-Stroke, Alyssa Brief, OTS; Jimmy Cassel, OTS; Rachael Kaufman, OTS; Caitlin Knudsen, OTS; and Sharon Krause, OTS
Not Just a “Touch of the Sugars”: The Use of Occupational Therapy Interventions to Promote Independence in Diabetes Self-Management, Eric Bull, OTS; Juliana Sullivan, OTS; Jenna Devaney, OTS; Jillian Fader, OTS; and Kathleen Sheppard, OTS
Stand Tall, Don’t Fall: A Systematic Review on the Effectiveness of Tai Chi for Improving Balance in Healthy Older Adults, Miya Cho, OTS; Moira Frain, OTS; Courtney Monk, OTS; Caitlin O'Neill, OTS; and Kathryn Ricciardi, OTS
OT on Demand: A Systematic Review of Telehealth for Individuals with Parkinson’s Disease, Seanti Clapham, OTS; Denise G. Doria, OTS; Celine Li, OTS; Michele Mathew, OTS; and Lauren Morosky, MAT, OTS
Can I have your attention? (and keep it): Interventions to improve executive function skills in children post-traumatic brain injury, Brianna Clee, OTS; Brianna Fecondo, OTS; Sara Johnson, OTS; and Catherine Misczak, OTS
You’ve Got Time: Occupational Therapy’s Role in the Juvenile Justice System, Monica Dasgupta, OTS; Jenna Hannan, OTS; Helena Riekena, OTS; and Samantha Susson, OTS
Keeping Up with the Preemies: Early Interventions in Occupational Therapy for Children Born Premature, Jennifer Donnelly, OTS; Angela Mancini, OTS; Heidi Miller, OTS; and Taylor Vile, OTS
Occupational Therapy Interventions for Activities of Daily Living in Adults with Osteoarthritis, Amanda Gilroy, OTS; Anna Guthrie, OTS; Tierney Guido, OTS; and Maura Iacobucci, OTS
Occupational Therapy in Preventative Care: Promoting Cardiovascular Health in Underserved Women, David Goldstein, OTS; Rachel Marlow, OTS; Katherine Nelson, OTS; Megan Smith, OTS; and Phoi Truong, OTS
Fall Prevention Interventions for Community-Dwelling Older Adults, Monica Heacock, OTS; Erin Kelly, OTS; June Park, OTS; Alex Muscella, OTS; and Tony Thierolf, OTS
The Role of Occupational Therapy When Working with Adults Who Have Experienced Trauma, Amanda Joseph, OTS; Rebecca Lillquist, OTS; and Rebecca Noyovitz, OTS
Submissions from 2015
Early Mobilization in the Intensive Care Unit (ICU): A Systematic Review, Lara Belasco, OTS; Shannon Dixon, OTS; Nina Pesce, OTS; and Jennifer Wong, OTS
A Systematic Review: Evaluating the Effectiveness of Cognitive Standardized Assessments Following Stroke in Acute Care, Gina Benedetto, Jordan Bernhard, and Lauren Henriques
Reach for the Stars: Improving Upper Extremity Function After Spinal Cord Injury, Carlisle Bland, OTS; Molly Bucciero, OTS; Shelby Hankins, OTS; Blair Krevitz, OTS; and Nicole Matyas, OTS
I Think Therefore I Can. A Systematic Review of Metacognitive Strategies and their Impact on Occupational Performance in Adults Following Stroke, Kerry Canton, OTS; Chelsea DiFrancesco, OTS; Christy Geaney, OTS; Sarah Jamieson, OTS; and Jessica Talarico, OTS
Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI): Transformed By Injury Occupational Therapy's Role in Return to work following a TBI, Jacqueline Conklin, Colleen Pflaumer, and Tara Venables
Staying in School: A Systematic Review of Interventions for Individuals with Mental Illness, Amanda Contreras, OTS; Anna Gardner, OTS; Ester Goldman, OTS; and Jenny Nguyen, OTS
Making It Work: Individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder and Adaptations for Successful Employment, Kelsey Curran, Julia Huntington, Amanda Siefert, Kristina Slog, Meagan Stromer, and Kristina Toussaint
Risky Business: A Systematic Review of Strategies to Promote Healthy Sexual Activity in Adults Over Age 50, Rachel L. Dumont, OTS; Nellie Gotebeski, OTS; Abigail Rude, OTS; and Sydney Talbot, OTS
Using Interprofessional Education & Simulation-based Learning in Health Profession Curricula to Improve Competence & Confidence: A Systematic Review, Danielle Elfand, OTS; Briana Elson, OTS; and Courtney Hudson, OTS
A World of Opportunities: Community Reintegration for Individuals with Brain Injury, Francine Gebbia, OTS; Amy Miller, OTS; Marianella Sanchez, OTS; Erica Serviolo, OTS; and David Turoff, OTS
PromOTing Quality of Life for Individuals with Huntington’s Disease, Lyndsay Gentile, OTS; Mallory Koch, OTS; Elyse McCabe, OTS; Jessica Royal, OTS; and Sarah Sadofsky, OTS
Interventions for Improving Occupational Performance Post-Concussion in Children and Adolescents: A Scoping Review, Abigail Gilmore, OTS; Amy Gottesman, OTS; Sarah Kauper, OTS; Michelle Malon, OTS; Brianna Schwoyer, OTS; and Alisha Unternahrer, OTS
A Systematic Review of the Literature: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy Interventions for Depression, Chelsea Johnston-Twining, Ashley Dillinger, Jessie Mooers, and Christopher Plunkett
Back in the Saddle: A Systematic Review of Occupational Therapy Interventions that Facilitate Return-to-Work, Preston W. Lockwood, OTS; Julie Luu, OTS; Brady McGuire, OTS; and Jay Skaria, OTS
Systematic Review: Occupational Therapy & Improving Social Participation for At-Risk Youth in School, Danielle Nowak, Jennifer Rodriguez, Elise Tranter, and Sarah Weinberg
Submissions from 2014
Sensational Students: Evidence to Support Sensory-based Interventions for Fine Motor Performance, Jessica Arneson, OTS; Michelle Gorman, OTS; Lauren Kanaskie, OTS; Kim Nguyen, OTS; and Alex Wolfgang-Price, OTS
The Overlooked Deficits of Acquired Brain Injury: Bringing Visual Rehabilitation into Focus, Jennifer Bebey, Meredith McCaffery, Caitlin McCormick, Erika Ortiz, and Yolanda Scarpati
Building Strength in Survivors: Biomechanical Interventions for Women Status Post Breast Cancer Surgery, Molly Benner, OTS; Abigail Billingsley, OTS; Rachael Black, OTS; and Susanna Daniels, OTS
Post Stroke Apraxia: The Best Way to Plan to Move and Get Moving!, Stephanie Bennett, BS, OTS; Harpreet Kaur, BS; and Genna Wallerstein, BA, OTS
