Submissions from 2022
Empowering Individuals with Limited Joint Mobility: An Embedded Interdisciplinary Program between Occupational Therapy and Industrial Design, Kyndra Adams, OTD; Andrew Berger, OTD; Tod Corlett, MID; Eric Schneider, BFA, MS; and Kimberly S. Mollo, BFA, OTD, OTR/L
Engaging Stakeholders as Advisors on the Design of a Large-Scale Calibration Study of the Spinal Cord Injury Movement Index (SCI-MI) Item Pools, Olivia M. Biller, OTDc; Jason Biundo, BS; Edward S.-L. Mitchell, MBA; Ernest Ofori, MB ChB, LMCC; Bonnie Richardson; Rachel Y. Kim, OTD, OTRL/L; Nicole Gerhardt, MS, OTR/L, CBIS; and M.J. Mulcahey, PhD, OTR/L, FASIA
Using Knowledge Translation Strategies to Promote Integration of Evidence into Practice: Faculty, Fieldwork Educator and Fieldwork Student Partnerships, Amy Carroll, OTD, OTR/L and E. Adel Herge, OTD, OTR/L, FAOTA
An Interprofessional and International Collaboration to Establish the Content Validity of the Checklist of NICU Caregiver Behaviors, Amy Carroll, OTD, OTR/L; Cecilia Roan, OTD, OTR/L; Michele K. Savin, DNP, APRN, NNP-BC; and Amitava Sengupta, MD, FNNF, DCH, MICP, MBBS
An Integrative Review of Clinical Outcome Assessments Used to Measure Carryover Effects of Exoskeletons and Functional Electrical Stimulation in Spinal Cord Injury, Martha K. Childress; Olivia M. Biller; Nicole Gerhardt, MS, OTR/L, CBIS; Namrata Grampurohit, PhD, OTR/L; Rachel Y. Kim, OTD, OTR/L; and MJ Mulcahey, PhD, OTR/L
Refinement & Preliminary Examination of a Fidelity Assessment for the Spinal Cord Injury -- Movement Index (SCI-MI), Nicole Gerhardt, OTD(C), OTR/L
The Simulated Café: A Virtually Delivered Pre-employment Transition Program for Students with Autism, Leah Haller, OTD, OTR/L and Amy Carroll, OTD, OTR/L
Sensory Adaptive Environment to Enhance Participation in Healthcare for Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder: An Interdisciplinary Design Thinking Approach, Lady Rios-Vega, OTD, OTR/L; Amy Carroll, OTD, OTR/L; Rachel L. Dumont, OTR/L; Dianne Treadwell-Deering, MD; Matthew Fields, MD; and Roseann C. Schaaf, PhD, OTR/L, FAOTA
Neurodiversity Inclusive Practices in Higher Education: Using a Needs Assessment to Spur Change Throughout University Systems, Caitlin Rosica, OTD; Amy Carroll, OTD, OTR/L; Lady Rios-Vega, OTD; and Roseann C. Schaaf, PhD
iPads for Autism A Web Based Professional Learning Community for Teachers to Support Tablet Usage in Autism Classrooms, Emily E. Smith, OTD, OTR/L and Amy Carroll, OTD, OTR/L
Exploring Community Recreation and Leisure of Young Adults with Autism, Alexandria Taylor, OTD, OTR/L, EIS and Amy Carroll, OTD, OTR/L
Student Satisfaction and Quality Improvement for an Alzheimer’s Virtual Interprofessional Training (AVIT) Program, Susan Toth-Cohen, PhD, OTR/L; Jeannette Kates, PhD, APRN, AGPCNP-BC, GNP-BC; and Richard W. Hass, PhD
Submissions from 2021
The OT/OTA student response to COVID-19: A cross-sectional survey of occupational therapy student roles during crisis management, Frances Calingo, MSOT; Olivia Biller; and Tina DeAngelis, EdD, MS, OTR/L
Coaching in Context: Implications for Practice & Parent Perspectives, Rachel Y. Kim, OTD, OTR/L; N. Gerhardt, MS, OTR/L, CBIS; Bernadette Alpajora, OTD, OTR/L; and MJ Mulcahey, PhD, OTR/L, FASIA, CLCP
Spinal Cord Injury-Movement Index (SCI-MI) Fine Motor Item Pool: Development and Preliminary Validation, Rachel Y. Kim, OTD; Nicole Gerhardt, MS, OTR/L; and MJ Mulcahey, PhD, OTR/L, FASIA
Submissions from 2020
Use of Virtual Communication During Level II Fieldwork: A Personal Experience, LaRonda Lockhart-Keene, OTD, OTR/L, CLA and Emily Spinelli, COTA/L
Posters from 2019
Fighting a Battle Against the Opioid Epidemic with Occupational Therapy, Emily Best, OTAS; Douglas Milke, OTAS; Teresa Vega, OTAS; and Sara Loesche, MS, OTR/L, CHT
Thriving After Pediatric SCI: Two Life Stories, Samantha Betz, OTD, OTR/L; Caitlin Cadematori, OTD, OTR/L; and MJ Mulcahey, PhD, OTR/L
Health Coaching in Context: A Descriptive Case Study, Caitlin Cadematori, OTD, OTR/L; Samantha Betz, OTD, OTR/L; Winnie Dunn, PhD, OTR/L, FAOTA; and MJ Mulcahey, PhD, OTR/L
The Power to Transform Development: Benefits of Power Mobility Devices for Children 0-3 Years, Madeleine Clements, OTS; Chalia Bellis, OTS; and Audrey Zapletal, OTD, OTR/L, CLA
Addressing Chronic Homelessness & Mental/Behavioral Health Needs in the Community: Collaborative Level II Fieldwork and Doctoral Experiential Programming, Tina M. DeAngelis, EdD, OTR/L; Josephine Beker, OTS; Eliza Brooks, OTS; Rebecca Brown, OTS; Jonette Ishmael, OTS; Alex Manwaring, OTS; Jennifer Merz, OTS; Erin Schifferdecker, OTS; and Cerissa Zenor Clark, OTS
Impact of Spinal Cord Injuries on Occupational Performance and Successful Role Acquisition during Motherhood, Caitlin DeFrehn, BS, OTAS; Marie Quainoo, BA, OTAS; and Sara Loesche, MS, OTR/L, CHT
Inclusive Community: Exploring The Benefits of Sensory Friendly Environments, Corinne Hanna, OTAS; Shoshana Weisberg, OTAS; and Sara Loesche, MS, OTR/L, CHT
Client Centered Simulation: Practicing Interprofessional Teamwork with Standardized Patients, E. Adel Herge, OTD, OTR/L, FAOTA; Sarah Libros, BA; Courtney Newsome, BA; Richard Hass, PhD; Caitlin Cadematori, OTS; Abegale Nelson, BS; and Neal Geosits, BA
Going Beyond Accessibility by Advocating for Inclusive Playgrounds, Alexander Herrera, OTAS; Amanda Shoffner, OTAS; Kiondrah Wilson, OTAS; and Sara Loesche, MS, OTR/L, CHT
Vision Rehabilitation Impacting Return to Occupation After Post-Concussion Syndrome, Joe Kardine, MS, OTR/L
An Innovative Interprofessional Team to Enhance Refugee Resettlement into U.S. Daily Life, Stephen Kern, PhD, OTR/L, FAOTA and Christina Kubica, MSW
An Innovative Occupational Therapy Fieldwork Placement: Using the Occupational Justice Framework to Enhance Refugee Resettlement in U.S. Daily Life, Stephen Kern, PhD, OTR/L, FAOTA and Christina Kubica, MSW
From Prison to the Community: The Pivotal Role of OT in Facilitating a Healthy Transition, Pari Kumar, BS; Jennifer A. Merz, BS; Audrey L. Zapletal, OTD, OTR/L, CLA; and Susan E. Connor, OTD, OTR/L, CCHP
Critically Appraised Paper: A Multicenter, Randomized Controlled Trial of Individualized Occupational Therapy for Patients with Schizophrenia in Japan, Pari Kumar, BS and Mary Muhlenhaupt, OTD, OTR/L, FAOTA
Community-based Level II Fieldwork Program at an Adult Day Program for Clients with Memory Loss: Site, Academic Program, & FW Educator’s Perceptions, Nakia L. Lynn, OTR/L, CAPS; Jeanne M. Coviello, OTD, OTR/L; and Nadine Sabila, MS, LNHA, CSW
Fall Prevention Education Training for Older Adults with Serious Mental Illness and Previous Homelessness, Alex Manwaring, BS; Tina DeAngelis, EdD, OTR/L; and Elizabeth Brooks, BS
Parenting with Down Syndrome: The Role Occupational Therapy Plays, Kalhie M. Mayer, BS, OTAS; Aubrey Rubin, OTAS; Jessica Schatzan, OTAS; and Sara Loesche, MS, OTR/L, CHT
Third-wave Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Mindfulness, and Behavioral Activation, Sonny Misa and Mary Muhlenhaupt, OTD, OTR/L, FAOTA
OTA Students’ Perceptions of an Inter & Intraprofessional Level I Experience in Morocco, Julia Sablom, OTAS; Sophia Mascaro, OTAS; and Jeanne M. Coviello, OTD, OTR/L
Occupational Therapy’s Role in Oncology: Returning to Work During and After Treatment, Annamarie Scheidell, OTAS; Stephanie Sloane, BS, MS, OTAS; and Sara Loesche, MS, OTR/L, CHT
Understanding Participation in a Community-Based Art Program, Melody Taban, OTD, OTR; Gabrielle Kains, OTD, OTR/L; Lydia Navarro-Walker, OTD, OTR/L; and Namrata Grampurohit, PhD, OTR/L
Occupational Therapy Students’ Perception of Types of Class Preparation Activities, Caitlin Taylor; Margaret A. Ryan; and Marie-Christine Potvin, PhD, OTR/L
Jefferson Center for Interprofessional Practice and Education (JCIPE): Enhancing Services to Underserved Populations through Innovative Virtual World Training and Collaborative Partnerships, Susan Toth-Cohen, PhD, OTR/L; Brooke Salzman, MD; and Oksana Kazharova, LCSW, LCADC
The Student Hotspotting Program: Facilitating Interprofessional Community Learning, Tracey Vause-Earland, PhD, OTR/L and Sara Cohen, OTS
Submissions from 2018
Reflecting The Communities That We Serve: Embracing Diversity and Inclusion Initiatives In Occupational Therapy Education, Jonette Ishmael, OTS; Nuriya Neumann, OTS; and Tracey Vause-Earland, OTR/L, PhD
Partnering for Success! Occupational Therapy, Industrial Design, & Medicine: Creating Innovative Solutions, Brenna Jacko, OTS; Megan Vesey, OTS; Nuriya Neumann, OTS; Mikael Avery, MS, OTR/L, M. Arch; and Kim Mollo, OTD, OTR/L
Primary Care-OT for Older African Americans with Diabetes and Mild Cognitive Impairment: Intervention Approaches and Case Stories, Catherine Verrier Piersol, PhD, OTR/L, FAOTA; Susan Santalucia, MS, OTR/L; Michele Rifkin, MHSEd, OTR/L; Barry Rovner, MD; Robin Casten, PhD; and Neva White, NP, CRNP, CDE
Integrating a Behavioral Activation Approach within Occupation-Based Intervention to Reduce Depression in Older Adults with Low Vision, Tracey Vause-Earland, PhD, OTR/L and Catherine Verrier Piersol, PhD, OTR/L, FAOTA
Submissions from 2017
The Use of Quiet Books with People with Late Stage Dementia: A Case Study, Monique Chabot, OTD, OTR/L, CLIPP, CAPS, CLA and Jaime Galaton, MOT, OTR/L
Evidence in Action: Impact of Early Occupational Therapy Intervention in the Complex Stroke Patient, Gabriela Charles, OTR/L; Katie Connolly, OTR/L; Alan Cook, OTR/L; and Megan Drollinger, OTR/L
Interprofessional Grand Rounds: Student Hotspotting Team 2016-2017, Caroline Komanecky, Peter Sacci, Danielle McFadden, Nuriya Neumann, Michaela Scotten, and Melissa Murphy
An Occupation-based Learning Support Program for At-risk Occupational Therapy Students, Arlene Lorch OTD, OTR/L, CHES
Institutional Repositories, Evidence Exchange, and other options to share your findings and research with the world, and how to retain your rights., Kimberly S. Mollo, OTD, OTR/L and Daniel G. Kipnis, MSI
The Contribution of Technology to the Development and Sustainability of an Occupational Therapy Community of Learners in Doctoral Education, Susan Toth-Cohen, PhD, OTR/L; Mary Gozza-Cohen, PhD; and Sandra Schefkind, OTD, OTR/L, FAOTA
Submissions from 2016
Enhancing Occupational Therapy Student Systematic Reviews: An Occupational Therapy Faculty and Librarian Collaboration, Teal W. Benevides, PhD, OTR/L; Katie Moran, OTS; Gary E. Kaplan, MS, AHIP; Paul Hunter, MLIS, DMD; and Daniel G. Kipnis, MSI
Teaching Mindfulness Strategies to Parents of Adolescents with Executive Functioning Deficits to Support Caregiving Skills, Kimberly S. Mollo, OTD, OTR/L
OT & Industrial Design: Developing Client-Centered Product Designs to Enhance Occupational Performance & Participation, Kimberly S. Mollo, OTD, OTR/L; Robert W. Walsh, MS, OTR/L; and Michael McAllister, MID
Using Animals during Occupational Therapy to Improve Quality of Life, Lauren Morosky, MAT, OTS; Elizabeth Gina Fenn, OTS; and Audrey Zapletal, MS, OTR/L
Strategies for Integrating Health Literacy into Entry-level OT Curricula: A Comprehensive Approach, Susan Toth-Cohen, PhD, OTR/L; Cheryl Miller, DrOT, OTR/L; Mary Muhlenhaupt, OTD, OTR/L, FAOTA; and Audrey Zapletal, MS, OTR/L
Submissions from 2015
Supporting the Occupational Therapy Student in the Production and Dissemination of Systematic Reviews: An Interprofessional Collaboration among Librarians and Occupational Therapy Faculty, Teal W. Benevides, PhD, OTR/L; Paul Hunter, DMD, MLIS; Gary E. Kaplan, MS, AHIP; and Daniel G. Kipnis, MSI
The OT's Role in an Interprofessional Research Team, Sara Benham, OTD, OTR/L, ATP and Susan Toth-Cohen, PhD, OTR/L
Prevalence and Utilization of Medical Care Services in Persons with Autism Spectrum Disorder using Medicare Claims, Henry J. Carretta, PhD; Katelyn Graves, MS; and Teal W. Benevides, PhD, MS, OTR/L
Use of Medicare Claims as a Source for Research Prevalence and Utilization of Medical Care Services in Persons with Autism Spectrum Disorder Over and Under Age 65, Henry J. Carretta, PhD; Katelyn Graves, MS; and Teal W. Benevides, PhD, MS, OTR/L
Cross-Cultural and Inter-Professional Knowledge Translation of Developmentally Supportive Care in an Indian NICU, Amy Carroll, OTD, OTR/L and Susan Toth-Cohen, PhD, OTR/L
Implications of Screen Use in Young Children's Occupations, Denise G. Doria, OTS; Michele Mathew, OTS; and Mary Muhlenhaupt, OTD, OTR/L, FAOTA
Evaluating the Use of Relaxation Interventions to Promote Participation and Quality of Life in Individuals with Cancer, Abigail Gilmore, OTS; Brianna Schwoyer, OTS; and Audrey Zapletal, MS< OTR/L
Parents' Goals: An Analysis of Therapist Reasoning, Amy L. Miller, OTS; Rachel L. Dumont, OTS; Janice P. Burke, PhD, OTR/L, FAOTA; Ellen S. Cohn, ScD, OTR/L, FAOTA; Sarah E. Kauper, OTS; Roseann C. Schaaf, PhD, OTR/L, FAOTA; Eric D. Bull, OTS; Denise G. Doria, OTS; Jamie A. Frank, OTS; Jenna R. Grady, OTS; and Phoi Truong, OTS
Embedding Mindfulness Practice in Entry-Level Occupational Therapy Education Program: Experiences and Outcomes, Mary Muhlenhaupt, OTD, OTR/L, FAOTA and Shelly Wallock, Dr.P.H., OTR/L
Occupational Therapy and Family Caregiver Training: The Key to Successful Dementia Care, Catherine V. Piersol, PhD, OTR/L and Ann O'Sullivan, OTR/L, LSW, FAOTA
An Interprofessional, Tailored Behavioral Intervention for Sleep Problems in Autism: Use of Sensory Data to Inform Intervention, Rebecca Sinko, MS, OTR/L; Sarah E. Kauper, BS, OTS; Phoi Truong, BS, OTS; Rachel L. Dumont, BS, OTS; Amy L. Miller, BS, OTS; Roseann C. Schaaf, PhD, OTR/L, FAOTA; Margaret Souders, PhD, CRNP; Eric D. Bull, OTS; Denise G. Doria, OTS; Jamie A. Frank, OTS; and Jenna R. Grady, OTS
A Five Year Program Review of Infusing Occupational Therapy Into Over-Night Camping for Children with Disabilities, Audrey Zapletal, MS, OTR/L; Ashley Kalman-Binkowski, MS, OTR/L; and Lindsey West, MS, OTR/L
PT/OT Students Experience Working at Overnight Camp for Children With Disabilities, Audrey L. Zapletal, MS, OTR/L and David A. Lehman, PhD, PT
Submissions from 2014
Evaluating the Effects of Grasp Patterns and Grip Strength on Handwriting Skills, Jennifer Bebey, OTS; Kelsey Engelstad, OTS; and Audrey Zapletal, MS, OTR/L
Access to Therapy for Children with Autism: A Population-Based Analysis, Teal W. Benevides, PhD, OTR/L; Henry J. Carretta, MPH, PhD; and Shelly J. Lane, OTR/L, FAOTA
Avoid, Accommodate, Confront or Collaborate: Using Simulation to Teach Conflict Resolution Skills, E. Adel Herge, OTD, OTR/L and Deborah A. Hopkins, MS, OTR/L
Screen Time Overtime: Should a “Screen Time Diet” be Part of Healthy Everyday Activities and Routines for Families and Their Young Children?, Sarah Jamieson, OTS and Mary Muhlenhaupt, OTD, OTR/L, FAOTA
Psychometric Evaluation of the Functional Capacity Card Sort: Measuring Caregiver Appraisal of Functional Capacity in Persons with Dementia, Catherine V. Piersol, PhD, OTR/L
Primary Care in Geriatrics: Context, Opportunities, and Resources for Occupational Therapy, Catherine V. Piersol, PhD, OTR/L
Revisiting our Roots: Innovative Community-Based Psychosocial Fieldwork Programs: Classroom to Clinic, Susan Santalucia, MS, OTR/L; Kimberly S. Mollo, MS, OTR/L; and Tina Angelis, EdD, OTR/L
Bridging the Evidence Gap: The Role of Fieldwork Students, Tracey Vause-Earland, MS, OTR/L and E. Adel Herge, OTD, OTR/L, FAOTA
An Interprofessional Falls Assessment Clinic Model to Develop Collaborative Team Skills among Health Professional Students, Tracey Vause-Earland, MS, OTR/L; Leigh Ann Hewston, PT, MEd; Cecilia Borden, EdD, MSN; Brooke Salzman, MD; Emily Hajjar, PharmD; Ellen Furman, MSW; Christine Hsieh, MD; and Susan Parks, MD
Integrating the Classroom, Clinic, and Use of Simulation to Prepare Students for Working with Individuals with SCI, Audrey Zapletal, MS, OTR/L; Rob Hargraves, BA; and Gina Cooke, MS, OTR/L
Increasing the Degree to Which Evidence-Based Practice is Carried Out by OTs at Magee Rehabilitation, Debra Zelnick, OTD, OTR/L
Submissions from 2013
The Fieldwork Planning Matrix – Maximizing the Learning Environment in Non-traditional Community Based Settings, Arlene Lorch, OTD, OTR/L, CHES and Tina Angelis, EdD, OTR/L
Promoting Health Literacy through Leading Edge Occupational Therapy Education, Susan Toth-Cohen, PhD, OTR/L; Annalisa Synnestvedt, BA, OTS; and Alyssa Frey Peachey, OTS
Creating an Infrastructure to Support Faculty Outcomes Research on Teaching and Learning, Susan Toth-Cohen, PhD, OTR/L and Susan Wainwright, PhD, PT
Introduction to IPE: A School-Wide Orientation Initiative, Audrey Zapletal, MS, OTR/L; Susan Toth-Cohen, PhD, OTR/L; Susan Wainwright, PhD, PT; and Frances Gilman, DHSc, RT, R, CT, CV, MR
Submissions from 2012
Exploring the Depths of Health Literacy Are We Teaching This and Why Does It Matter?, Susan Toth-Cohen, PhD, OTR/L and Tracey Vause-Earland, MS, OTR/L
Submissions from 2011
Promoting occupational therapy in virtual environments: Project-based learning in Second Life®, Susan Toth-Cohen, PhD, OTR/L; Veronica Souter, OTS; Elizabeth Vanderlaan, OTS; and Kaitlin Rodriguez, OTS
