2022-P6: Occupational Therapy and Cancer: Perspectives of Patients and Health Care Providers

Presenter(s): Marisa Monbrod, OTS; Yaseena Gurra, OTS; Connor Graves, OTS; Krimaben Mehta, OTS

Contributing Author(s): Lisa Knecht-Sabres, DHS, OTR/L; Lisa Knecht-Sabres, DHS, OTR/L

Course Description: The purpose of this presentation is to summarize the results of mixed methods study which focused on gaining a better understanding how cancer can impact an individual's ability to engage in daily occupations (ADLs, IADLs, Work, Leisure, and Social Participation), as well as physicians' knowledge and understanding of the impact cancer interventions have on survivor's ability to engage in daily occupations. This study also investigated physician decisions in referring to occupational therapy.

Content areas(s): General, Advocacy

2022-P8: Capturing the rehab needs of long-term cancer survivors using the Canadian Occupational Performance Measure

Presenter(s): Hilary Marshall, OTR/L, MS; Cassandra Winters, OTR/L, MS

Contributing Author(s): Susan Magasi, PhD

Course Description: Findings from qualitative interviews and the COPM highlight the significant impact post-treatment symptoms have on long-term cancer survivors' engagement in meaningful daily life activities. While survivors may have received rehabilitation services during the treatment phase, occupational therapists possess the knowledge and skills necessary to address the challenges of long-term survivorship.

Content areas(s): General, Advocacy

2022-P21: Impact of Social Media on Occupational Therapy

Presenter(s): Molly Bathje, PhD, MS, OTR/L; Gabriela Carmona, OTS

Course Description: Occupational therapy practitioners are encouraged to understand social media platforms in order to support client engagement. This poster will present an overview of social media platforms, including their focus and function, to better equip occupational therapy practitioners. Additionally, it will provide an example of how occupational therapy practitioners can use social media to promote ILOTA and the occupational therapy profession.

Content area(s): Advocacy, General

2022-P34: Exploring the Use of Social Media to Understand Occupational Therapy and the Types of Strategies That Promote Awareness of the Profession

Presenter(s): Rebecca Kvasnicka, DrOT, MOT, OTR/L; Daisy Aguilar, OTS; Mayra Alarcon, OTS; Agnes Czernik, OTS; Elizabeth Kooy, OTS

Contributing Author(s): Angela Murphy, OTS

Course Description: Occupational therapy (OT) is a well-established healthcare profession; however, the general public has limited awareness of the profession. There has been limited success with raising the public's awareness of occupational therapy (Walsh, 2018). Healthcare professionals have increasingly been using social media for professional purposes due to the lack of awareness the general public has on healthcare (Naidoo et al., 2018). Currently, healthcare professionals use social media to develop a professional network, increase personal awareness of new discoveries, and to provide health information to communities (Ventola, 2014). This research project explores how social media can be used to promote the profession of occupational therapy to non-OT Practitioners (non-OTPs). Important considerations for this research include the exploration of: the general public's knowledge of occupational therapy, how non-OTPs uses social media in regards to health and wellness, and how healthcare professionals use social media. The lack of knowledge that healthcare professionals have of occupational therapy reduces opportunities of engaging in planning and reasoning with occupational therapy practitioners which may negatively affect the quality of care for patients (Darawsheh, 2018). With many healthcare professionals unaware of occupational therapy or the scope of practice of occupational therapy practitioners, it is even more difficult to bring awareness of occupational therapy to the general public. Our research explores how social media and social networking may help the promotion and understanding of occupational therapy to those with limited or no knowledge about the profession.

Content area(s): Advocacy, General

2022-P3: Health Management: Perspectives of Adults with Intellectual and/or Developmental Disabilities Following Participation in an OT Health Promotion Program

Presenter(s): Margaret Grill, OTD, OTR/L; Grace Mazzocco,OTS; Miranda Miller, OTS; Rija Qureshi, OTS; Nina Urso Russo, OTS

Course Description: The purpose of this project is to determine how implementation of a six week health management educational program (from an occupational therapy intervention focus) will improve participants' knowledge and comprehension regarding autonomous health management occupations and impact on perceived quality of life.

Content areas(s): Developmental Disabilities, Advocacy

2022-P25: Development of the Self-Perception and Environmental Engagement Questionnaire (SPEEQ), for Neurodivergent Adults in Community-Based Programs

Presenter(s): Elsie Pollari, MOT, OTR/L, CSRS; Kurt Haas, OTS; Bryan Nee, OTS; Emily Oseman, OTS; Julia Staiano, OTS

Course Description: There is a paucity of evidence-based self-report questionnaires that examine the perceptions of neurodivergent adults' occupational engagement and social interactions when in community-based programs. The Self-Perception and Environmental Engagement Questionnaire (SPEEQ) was developed, guided by the Person Environment Occupational Performance (PEOP) model. It focuses on the person-environment fit to enhance occupational performance and social interactions when in community-based programs.

Content areas(s): Developmental Disabilities, Advocacy

2022-P14: Rehabilitation Interventions for Head and Neck Cancer: An Occupational Therapy Lens

Presenter(s): Olivia Condon, Student; Bridget Reyes, Student; Kali Schrey, Student; Kristen Zucco, Student

Contributing Author(s): Susan Magasi, PhD

Course Description: Occupational therapists are well suited to provide interventions to address challenges faced by survivors of head and neck cancer. However, there is limited research on occupation-based rehabilitative interventions. Based on consultation with an OT who treats HNC survivors, this student literature review poses the question: What are effective rehabilitation interventions to improve fatigue, decreased strength or range of motion resulting from surgery, radiation or chemotherapy in HNC patients?

Content areas(s): Orthopedic & Upper Extremity Rehab, General

2022-P31: The Effectiveness of an Occupational Therapy Self-Management Intervention for People Experiencing Chronic Pain

Presenter(s): Elizabeth Graczyk, OTDS

Contributing Author(s): Emily Simpson, PhD, OTR/L

Course Description: Individuals experiencing chronic pain often report difficulties with sleep, decreased physical abilities, poor social relations, and a decreased ability to perform meaningful activities. This presentation will cover the research and development of a virtual self-management intervention for chronic pain, share outcomes from the pilot study, address considerations for interprofessional practice related to chronic pain, and provide practical suggestions for future interventions and research.

Content areas(s): General, Orthopedic & Upper Extremity Rehab

2022-P33: Exploring Occupational Therapy Student Preparation For Success In The Classroom

Presenter(s): Erin Simpson, DrOT, MOT, OTR/L; Emily Beckwith, OTS; Marissa Minturn, OTS; Suraj Ptnaik, OTS; Sylvia Yepsen, OTS, COTA/L

Course Description: Occupational therapy graduate students preparations impact their success in the classroom. The habits and outcomes of students' preparations may differ than that of an undergraduate level education. Taking a deeper look at student preparations will allow members of academia to better facilitate student learning and success.

Content areas(s): Academic Education, General

2022-P1: Meal Preparation and Nutrition Educational Modules for Occupational Therapists Working with Individuals with Intellectual Disabilities

Presenter(s): Elizabeth Wanka, DrOT, OTR/L; Kendal Brock, B.S.,OT student; Isabella Bushona, B.S. OT student; Alexa Gerdes, B.S. OT student; Annabel Hughes, B.S. OT student

Contributing Author(s): Amanda Lopez, B.A., OT student

Course Description: This research project aims to provide evidence-based modules to occupational therapists to enhance their critical reasoning and program planning for meal preparation and nutrition skills when working with adults with ID. The goals are to educate participants on how to best engage with individuals with ID, develop their knowledge of kitchen skills so they may in turn effectively teach individuals with ID, and inform them of the value of nutrition management within this population.

Content areas(s): Developmental Disabilities, Academic Education

2022-P28: The Impact of a Psychosocial-Focused Experiential Learning Activity on Occupational Therapy Students' Perceived Clinical Reasoning Abilities Delivered via Telehealth

Presenter(s): Molly Bathje, PhD, OTR/L; Meghan Crisp, MS, OTR/L; Kristi Escobar, OTS; Catherine Killian OTD, OTR/L

Contributing Author(s): Charlotte Royeen, PhD, OTR/L, FAOTA, FASAHP, FNAP

Course Description: A primary objective of occupational therapy education is to facilitate development of clinical reasoning skills in students. Educators use experiential learning to support clinical reasoning development. This research evaluates the impact of a group, psychosocial based experiential learning activity that occurred virtually and in-person on entry-level occupational therapy students' perceived clinical reasoning using the Self-Assessment of Clinical Reasoning and Reflection.

Content areas(s): Academic Education, Mental Health

2022-P35: Exploring the Necessity of a Community-Based Driver Rehabilitation Program within the South Chicagoland Area.

Presenter(s): Luther King, DrOT, MOT, OTR/L, CDRS; Taylor Potete, OTS; Lorena Silva, OTS; Cheryl Michalesko, OTS; Alexus Cruz, OTS

Course Description: This research study will seek to understand both barriers and supports for a driver rehabilitation program that will serve individuals who are medically at risk. Through an online survey, this research study will explore experiences and opinions of occupational therapists and other stakeholders regarding driver rehabilitation. Furthermore, this research study will examine benefits and barriers to the development of a driver rehabilitation program.

Content areas(s): Home & Community Health, Academic Education

2022-P20: Ensuring Academic Program Quality: Collaborative Development of an Occupational Therapy Program Level Student Learning Outcomes Reporting Tool

Presenter(s): Danila Cepa, DHS, OTR/L

Contributing Author(s): Kimberly Parr, OTD

Course Description: This presentation introduces and reports on the first phase of a collaborative project establishing a competencies' based assessment tool for evaluating, processing and interpreting data for program level reporting of student learning outcomes within a hybrid entry-level doctoral program in occupational therapy.

Content areas(s): Academic Education, General

2022-P16: Impact of an Educational Workshop on Occupational Therapy Students Perceptions of People with Justice System Involvement

Presenter(s): Sydney Sabbagha, OTDS; Sara Engimann, OTDS; Alexis Frazier,. OTDS; Jamie Deal, OTDS; Emily Simpson, PhD, OTR/L

Course Description: This presentation will give an overview of an occupational therapy (OT) student research project that focused on the effect that an educational workshop had on the knowledge, comfort, and attitudes that OT students have regarding people with justice system involvement. This presentation will give background on why this research is relevant, its methods, findings and further discussion for OT students, practitioners, and OT educators.

Content area(s): Justice, Equity, Diversity & Inclusion; Academic Education

2022-P1: Meal Preparation and Nutrition Educational Modules for Occupational Therapists Working with Individuals with Intellectual Disabilities

Presenter(s): Elizabeth Wanka, DrOT, OTR/L; Kendal Brock, B.S.,OT student; Isabella Bushona, B.S. OT student; Alexa Gerdes, B.S. OT student; Annabel Hughes, B.S. OT student

Contributing Author(s): Amanda Lopez, B.A., OT student

Course Description: This research project aims to provide evidence-based modules to occupational therapists to enhance their critical reasoning and program planning for meal preparation and nutrition skills when working with adults with ID. The goals are to educate participants on how to best engage with individuals with ID, develop their knowledge of kitchen skills so they may in turn effectively teach individuals with ID, and inform them of the value of nutrition management within this population.

Content areas(s): Developmental Disabilities, Academic Education

2022-P3: Health Management: Perspectives of Adults with Intellectual and/or Developmental Disabilities Following Participation in an OT Health Promotion Program

Presenter(s): Margaret Grill, OTD, OTR/L; Grace Mazzocco,OTS; Miranda Miller, OTS; Rija Qureshi, OTS; Nina Urso Russo, OTS

Course Description: The purpose of this project is to determine how implementation of a six week health management educational program (from an occupational therapy intervention focus) will improve participants' knowledge and comprehension regarding autonomous health management occupations and impact on perceived quality of life.

Content areas(s): Developmental Disabilities, Advocacy

2022-P13: Face and Content Validity of Online Educational Modules for Parents of Children with Disability

Presenter(s): Marie-Claude Touchette, DHSc, MHS, OTR/L, ACUE; Samantha Barber, OTS

Contributing Author(s): Sara Locasio, OTS

Course Description: Parents of children with disabilities deal with unique responsibilities, barriers, and challenges. One of these challenges is the lack of knowledge of expectations, needs, and resources specific to their child (Bush et al., 2017; Luelmo et al., 2021; Marsack-Topolewski, & Grave, 2020; Rosetti et al., 2021). This presentation will discuss evidence-based online educational modules as a mean to address this need, and their face and content validity.

Content areas(s): Developmental Disabilities, Pediatrics

2022-P25: Development of the Self-Perception and Environmental Engagement Questionnaire (SPEEQ), for Neurodivergent Adults in Community-Based Programs

Presenter(s): Elsie Pollari, MOT, OTR/L, CSRS; Kurt Haas, OTS; Bryan Nee, OTS; Emily Oseman, OTS; Julia Staiano, OTS

Course Description: There is a paucity of evidence-based self-report questionnaires that examine the perceptions of neurodivergent adults' occupational engagement and social interactions when in community-based programs. The Self-Perception and Environmental Engagement Questionnaire (SPEEQ) was developed, guided by the Person Environment Occupational Performance (PEOP) model. It focuses on the person-environment fit to enhance occupational performance and social interactions when in community-based programs.

Content areas(s): Developmental Disabilities, Advocacy

2022-P7: Coping Mechanisms in Infants, Comparing Pacifier Use and Thumb Sucking

Presenter(s): Emili Mikolajczyk, OTS; Taylor Covert, OTS; Kaitlyn Pieter, OTS

Contributing Author(s): Allison Richardson, OTR/L

Course Description: This research investigates common methods of self-soothing for infants, comparing the effectiveness of pacifier use and thumb sucking. Occupational Therapy practitioners can use this information to assist children and families in teaching ways to help their children to cope with their emotions in a healthy way, assimilating into a social environment, gaining independence in self-soothing, and developing healthy sleep habits

Content areas(s): Pediatrics, Early Intervention

2022-P14: Rehabilitation Interventions for Head and Neck Cancer: An Occupational Therapy Lens

Presenter(s): Olivia Condon, Student; Bridget Reyes, Student; Kaili Schrey, Student; Kristen Zucco, Student

Contributing Author(s): Susan Magasi, PhD

Course Description: Occupational therapists are well suited to provide interventions to address challenges faced by survivors of head and neck cancer. However, there is limited research on occupation-based rehabilitative interventions. Based on consultation with an OT who treats HNC survivors, this student literature review poses the question: What are effective rehabilitation interventions to improve fatigue, decreased strength or range of motion resulting from surgery, radiation or chemotherapy in HNC patients?

Content areas(s): Orthopedic & Upper Extremity Rehab, General

2022-P31: The Effectiveness of an Occupational Therapy Self-Management Intervention for People Experiencing Chronic Pain

Presenter(s): Elizabeth Graczyk, OTDS

Contributing Author(s): Emily Simpson, PhD, OTR/L

Course Description: Individuals experiencing chronic pain often report difficulties with sleep, decreased physical abilities, poor social relations, and a decreased ability to perform meaningful activities. This presentation will cover the research and development of a virtual self-management intervention for chronic pain, share outcomes from the pilot study, address considerations for interprofessional practice related to chronic pain, and provide practical suggestions for future interventions and research.

Content areas(s): General, Orthopedic & Upper Extremity Rehab

2022-P6: Occupational Therapy and Cancer: Perspectives of Patients and Health Care Providers

Presenter(s): Marisa Monbrod, OTS; Yaseena Gurra, OTS; Connor Graves, OTS; Krimaben Mehta, OTS

Contributing Author(s): Lisa Knecht-Sabres, DHS, OTR/L; Lisa Knecht-Sabres, DHS, OTR/L

Course Description: The purpose of this presentation is to summarize the results of mixed methods study which focused on gaining a better understanding how cancer can impact an individual's ability to engage in daily occupations (ADLs, IADLs, Work, Leisure, and Social Participation), as well as physicians' knowledge and understanding of the impact cancer interventions have on survivor's ability to engage in daily occupations. This study also investigated physician decisions in referring to occupational therapy.

Content areas(s): General, Advocacy

2022-P33: Exploring Occupational Therapy Student Preparation For Success In The Classroom

Presenter(s): Erin Simpson, DrOT, MOT, OTR/L; Emily Beckwith, OTS; Marissa Minturn, OTS; Suraj Ptnaik, OTS; Sylvia Yepsen, OTS, COTA/L

Course Description: Occupational therapy graduate students preparations impact their success in the classroom. The habits and outcomes of students' preparations may differ than that of an undergraduate level education. Taking a deeper look at student preparations will allow members of academia to better facilitate student learning and success.

Content areas(s): Academic Education, General

2022-P9: Effectiveness of Guided Imagery as an Intervention for Children Under Sedation

Presenter(s): Jessica Rubalcaba, OTS; Abby Girard, OTS; James Nicklas, OTS; Mae Christianson, OTS

Course Description: This proposed presentation will present the findings of a systematic review on the effectiveness of guided imagery as an intervention for occupational therapists to use with children who are undergoing sedated treatment and their families/caregivers. The findings will be presented by four occupational therapy graduate students at the University of Illinois at Chicago who collaborated with a supervising professor and a practicing clinician to complete this project for a research-focused course.

Content areas(s): Pediatrics, General

2022-P8: Capturing the rehab needs of long-term cancer survivors using the Canadian Occupational Performance Measure

Presenter(s): Hilary Marshall, OTR/L, MS; Cassandra Winters, OTR/L, MS

Contributing Author(s): Susan Magasi, PhD

Course Description: Findings from qualitative interviews and the COPM highlight the significant impact post-treatment symptoms have on long-term cancer survivors' engagement in meaningful daily life activities. While survivors may have received rehabilitation services during the treatment phase, occupational therapists possess the knowledge and skills necessary to address the challenges of long-term survivorship.

Content areas(s): General, Advocacy

2022-P22: Clients with Parkinson's Disease Perspectives of the PDQ-39 and COPM: A Case Series

Presenter(s): Katharine Loomis, OTD; Bridget Hahn, OTD, OTR/L

Contributing Author(s): Mitra Afshari, MD, MPH

Course Description: Occupational therapists frequently administer either the Parkinson's Disease Questionnaire PDQ-39 or the Canadian Occupational Performance Measure to gather information about occupational performance in a Parkinson's Disease population. However, there is limited research to understand the client's perspective of each assessment. This presentation will present preliminary findings of the client's perspective of these assessments to support client-centered care.

Content areas(s): Neurorehabilitation, General

2022-P20: Ensuring Academic Program Quality: Collaborative Development of an Occupational Therapy Program's Level Student Learning Outcomes Reporting Tool

Presenter(s): Danila Cepa, DHS, OTR/L

Contributing Author(s): Kimberly Parr, OTD

Course Description: This presentation introduces and reports on the first phase of a collaborative project establishing a competencies' based assessment tool for evaluating, processing and interpreting data for program‐level reporting of student learning outcomes within a hybrid entry-level doctoral program in occupational therapy.

Content areas(s): Academic Education, General

2022-P21: Impact of Social Media on Occupational Therapy

Presenter(s): Molly Bathje, PhD, MS, OTR/L; Gabriela Carmona, OTS

Course Description: Occupational therapy practitioners are encouraged to understand social media platforms in order to support client engagement. This poster will present an overview of social media platforms, including their focus and function, to better equip occupational therapy practitioners. Additionally, it will provide an example of how occupational therapy practitioners can use social media to promote ILOTA and the occupational therapy profession.

Content area(s): Advocacy, General

2022-P36: Exploring - the perceptions of functional gains and outcomes in persons with Dementia receiving OT in a physical rehab setting

Presenter(s): Nancy Gaviria, Dr OTR/L

Course Description: This poster presentation will explore the impact of physical rehab on persons with dementia through the perception of occupational therapy practitioners (OTP's). There is a current perception amongst a majority of healthcare professionals that persons with dementia cannot regain functionality (Goodwin, V. A., & Allan, L. M. 2019).This research project aims to explore the perceptions of OTP's regarding functional outcomes of persons with dementia in physical rehab.

Content area(s): Gerontology, General

2022-P34: Exploring the Use of Social Media to Understand Occupational Therapy and the Types of Strategies That Promote Awareness of the Profession

Presenter(s): Rebecca Kvasnicka, DrOT, MOT, OTR/L; Daisy Aguilar, OTS; Mayra Alarcon, OTS; Agnes Czernik, OTS; Elizabeth Kooy, OTS

Contributing Author(s): Angela Murphy, OTS

Course Description: Occupational therapy (OT) is a well-established healthcare profession; however, the general public has limited awareness of the profession. There has been limited success with raising the public's awareness of occupational therapy (Walsh, 2018). Healthcare professionals have increasingly been using social media for professional purposes due to the lack of awareness the general public has on healthcare (Naidoo et al., 2018). Currently, healthcare professionals use social media to develop a professional network, increase personal awareness of new discoveries, and to provide health information to communities (Ventola, 2014). This research project explores how social media can be used to promote the profession of occupational therapy to non-OT Practitioners (non-OTPs). Important considerations for this research include the exploration of: the general public's knowledge of occupational therapy, how non-OTPs uses social media in regards to health and wellness, and how healthcare professionals use social media. The lack of knowledge that healthcare professionals have of occupational therapy reduces opportunities of engaging in planning and reasoning with occupational therapy practitioners which may negatively affect the quality of care for patients (Darawsheh, 2018). With many healthcare professionals unaware of occupational therapy or the scope of practice of occupational therapy practitioners, it is even more difficult to bring awareness of occupational therapy to the general public. Our research explores how social media and social networking may help the promotion and understanding of occupational therapy to those with limited or no knowledge about the profession.

Content area(s): Advocacy, General

2022-P5: The Impact of Young-Onset Neurological Diseases on Roles, Routines, and Occupational Identity

Presenter(s): Sara Junior, OTS; Hadasah Gordon, OTS; Claire Smith, OTS; Brooke Metzger, OTS

Contributing Author(s): Sarah Zera, OTD, OTR/L

Course Description: The primary purpose of this presentation is to understand the lived experiences of individuals diagnosed with a progressive neurological disease under the age of 50 and how occupational therapists can promote client-centered interventions through the use of client-centered assessment tools such as the Canadian Model of Occupational Performance (COPM) and client-centered models such as the Canadian Model of Occupational Performance and Engagement (CMOP-E).

Content areas(s): Neurorehabilitation, General

2022-P24: Perceived Supports and Barriers at an Independent Living Facility and Their Impact on Occupational Engagement

Presenter(s): Elizabeth Carignan, OTS; Ally Kellerman, OTS; Zoe Monks, OTS; Mirna Olague, OTS

Contributing Author(s): Allison Richardson, OTD, OTR/L

Course Description: Independent living facilities have an obligation to meet changing needs of the older adult population in order to age in place to participate in meaningful occupations and access the environment. This presentation will discuss participatory action research utilizing Photovoice and the voices of community living older adults in a government funded independent living facility on tir perceptions of supports and barriers within their environment that impact engagement in desired occupations.

Content areas(s): Home & Community Health, Gerontology

2022-P23: Facilitating Improved Mealtimes for Adults with Alzheimer's

Presenter(s): Caroline Levy, OTD

Contributing Author(s): Sarah Zera, OTD, OTR/L

Course Description: This poster presentation will describe a program providing education and activity modifications for improving eating/ feeding in the memory care program at an assisted living facility. This presentation will describe the program development and implementation of a case study resulting in increased feeding/eating independence for an resident with Alzheimer's disease and concurrent staff education.

Content areas(s): Gerontology, Neurorehabilitation

2022-P10: Impact of Community-Based Programming on Health Related Quality of Life (HRQOL) for Community Dwelling Older Adults

Presenter(s): Jorie Brottman, OTS; Rachel Bernicky, OTS; Leslie Garcia, OTS; Nicole Santillo, OTS

Contributing Author(s): Allison Richardson, OTD, OTR/L

Course Description: This participatory action research investigated the impact of community-based programming on the health-related quality of life for community dwelling older adults utilizing photovoice methodology. Participants shared their insights and experiences related to daily life and programs at their facility. This research aims to identify the perceptions of participants on the supports and barriers within their current programming opportunities and advocate for changes to enhance their quality of life.

Content areas(s): Justice, Equity, Diversity & Inclusion, Gerontology

2022-P5: The Impact of Young-Onset Neurological Diseases on Roles, Routines, and Occupational Identity

Presenter(s): Sara Junior, student

Contributing Author(s): Sarah Zera, OTD, OTR/L

Course Description: The primary purpose of this presentation is to understand the lived experiences of individuals diagnosed with a progressive neurological disease under the age of 50 and how occupational therapists can promote client-centered interventions through the use of client-centered assessment tools such as the Canadian Model of Occupational Performance (COPM) and client-centered models such as the Canadian Model of Occupational Performance and Engagement (CMOP-E).

Content areas(s): Neurorehabilitation, General

2022-P37: Community Seniors' Initiative for Active Engagement and Cross-generational Participation in their Community Center

Presenter(s): Cynthia Carr, DrOT, MS, OTR/L; Sarah M. Benedict, OTS; Adam J. Bieker, OTS; Andrea Delcastillo, OTS; Jade A Eastliong, OTS; Molly E. Sommer, OTS

Course Description: Aging in place requires seniors to be proactive in communicating their channels for active physical, cognitive and social participation. This research poster will explore a study conducted in a Senior Community Center that desired to consider cross-generational activity for their Senior Patrons. The participatory interests of seniors in currently scheduled and potential activities were investigated. The potential role of Occupational Therapy is explored as an advocate and contributor.

Content areas(s): Home & Community Health, Gerontology

2022-P36: Exploring - the perceptions of functional gains and outcomes in persons with Dementia receiving OT in a physical rehab setting

Presenter(s): Nancy Gaviria, Dr OTR/L

Course Description: This poster presentation will explore the impact of physical rehab on persons with dementia through the perception of occupational therapy practitioners (OTP's). There is a current perception amongst a majority of healthcare professionals that persons with dementia cannot regain functionality (Goodwin, V. A., & Allan, L. M. 2019).This research project aims to explore the perceptions of OTP's regarding functional outcomes of persons with dementia in physical rehab.

Content area(s): Gerontology, General

2022-P15: Providing an Adaptive Golf Performance Program

Presenter(s): Sam Warady, Occupational Therapist, OTD USAGA Adaptive Golf Instructor

Contributing Author(s): Sarah Zera, Occupational Therapist, OTR/L - Midwestern University Professor

Course Description: This poster session will describe an adaptive golf performance program for individuals living with neurological conditions and complex physical deficits. Attendees will learn to provide education and training to their clients using adaptive equipment and strategies to increase participation.

Content areas(s): Neurorehabilitation, Home & Community Health

2022-P4: The Importance of the Community Engagement Center Approach for People Experiencing Homelessness

Presenter(s): Casey Cushing, B.S., OT Student; Jess Kane, B.A., OT student; Rivkah Hershkovich, BA, OT Student; Hamilton Poe, B.A., M.F.A., OT Student

Contributing Author(s): Susan Magasi, PhD; Susan Magasi, PhD; Mansha Mirza,PhD, OTR/L

Course Description: While there are many interventions and supports for people experiencing homelessness, many lack an occupation-focused and client-centered approach. This presentation will shed light on recent evidence which demonstrates how providing services that stay true to the core values of occupational therapy ultimately results in a greater impact on engagement in meaningful occupations, social integration, sense of identity, quality of life, and well-being for individuals experiencing homelssness.

Content areas(s): Home & Community Health, Justice, Equity, Diversity & Inclusion

2022-P38: Does occupational therapy graduate students' engagement in health management strategies promote an increase in ADL/IADL performance satisfaction and which health management strategies have the most impact on their performance satisfaction?

Presenter(s): Frank Czuba, DrOT OTR/L; Janelle Blackwell, OTS; Tobin Jacob, OTS; Genesis Murillo, OTS; Kaycee Sain, OTS

Contributing Author(s): Frank Czuba, DrOT, OTR/L

Course Description: This study will explore the relationship between engagement in health management strategies and ADL / IADL performance satisfaction. This quantitative study will explore the role of health management strategies such as social-emotional health promotion, physical activity, and nutrition management plays in impacting satisfaction in everyday activities of living such as hygiene, functional mobility, care of others, meal preparation and shopping.

Content areas(s): Home & Community Health, Mental Health

2022-P24: Perceived Supports and Barriers at an Independent Living Facility and Their Impact on Occupational Engagement

Presenter(s): Elizabeth Carignan, OTS; Ally Kellerman, OTS; Zoe Monks, OTS; Mirna Olague, OTS

Contributing Author(s): Allison Richardson, OTD, OTR/L

Course Description: Independent living facilities have an obligation to meet changing needs of the older adult population in order to age in place to participate in meaningful occupations and access the environment. This presentation will discuss participatory action research utilizing Photovoice and the voices of community living older adults in a government funded independent living facility on their perceptions of supports and barriers within their environment that impact engagement in desired occupations.

Content areas(s): Home & Community Health, Gerontology

2022-P32: Reducing the Stress of Parent of Preschool Aged Children Diagnosed with Autism: Does Routine-Based Coaching Intervention Work?

Presenter(s): Alanna O' Donnell, Occupational Therapy Doctoral Student; Divya Sood, OTD, OTR/L; Kathleen Post, MS, CCC-SLP

Course Description: This presentation will discuss the effects of parent mediated, routine based, coaching intervention on child's play, social communication, participation in activities of daily living (ADL), in preschool aged children diagnosed with Autism. Additionally, the presentation will also explore the impact of the intervention on parental stress and competency.

Content areas(s): Pediatrics, Home & Community Health

2022-P26: Health, Well-being, and Self-Care: Special Olympic Athletes' Perspective

Presenter(s): Micala Giammarino, OTD

Contributing Author(s): Bridget Hahn, OTD, OTR/L

Course Description: This presentation discusses the perspectives of Special Olympic athletes on their health, well-being, and self-care. Preliminary results from a mixed-methods study assessing self-reported perceptions on health, well-being, and self-care will be shared. Further participants will be called to reflect on occupational therapy's unique role in health promotion with this population.

Content areas(s): Home & Community Health, Developmental Disabilities

2022-P35: Exploring the Necessity of a Community-Based Driver Rehabilitation Program within the South Chicagoland Area.

Presenter(s): Luther King, DrOT, MOT, OTR/L, CDRS; Taylor Potete, OTS; Lorena Silva, OTS; Cheryl Michalesko, OTS; Alexus Cruz, OTS

Course Description: This research study will seek to understand both barriers and supports for a driver rehabilitation program that will serve individuals who are medically at risk. Through an online survey, this research study will explore experiences and opinions of occupational therapists and other stakeholders regarding driver rehabilitation. Furthermore, this research study will examine benefits and barriers to the development of a driver rehabilitation program.

Content areas(s): Home & Community Health, Academic Education

2022-P37: Community Seniors' Initiative for Active Engagement and Cross-generational Participation in their Community Center

Presenter(s): Cynthia Carr, DrOT, MS, OTR/L; Sarah M. Benedict, OTS; Adam J. Bieker, OTS; Andrea Delcastillo, OTS; Jade A Eastliong, OTS; Molly E. Sommer, OTS

Course Description: Aging in place requires seniors to be proactive in communicating their channels for active physical, cognitive and social participation. This research poster will explore a study conducted in a Senior Community Center that desired to consider cross-generational activity for their Senior Patrons. The participatory interests of seniors in currently scheduled and potential activities were investigated. The potential role of Occupational Therapy is explored as an advocate and contributor.

Content areas(s): Home & Community Health, Gerontology

2022-P19: Supports and Barriers in Assisted Living Facilities (ALF) via Photovoice Methodology

Presenter(s): Yumin Kao, OTS; Taylor Covert, OTS; Brianna Uribe, OTS; James Lucia, OTS

Contributing Author(s): Allision Richardson, OTD, OTR/L

Course Description: Older adults face various barriers in assisted living facilities (ALF) impacting participation in preferred occupations. Participatory action research utilizing photovoice was conducted with older adults in an ALF to gain an understanding of their perception of supports and barriers within their environment. Gaining this perspective as occupational therapists allows for advocacy for this population, implementing changes that enhance the health and quality of life of older adults.

Content areas(s): Advocacy, Home & Community Health

2022-P4: The Importance of the Community Engagement Center Approach for People Experiencing Homelessness

Presenter(s): Casey Cushing, B.S., OT Student; Jess Kane, B.A., OT student; Rivkah Hershkovich, BA, OT Student; Hamilton Poe, B.A., M.F.A., OT Student

Contributing Author(s): Susan Magasi, PhD; Susan Magasi, PhD; Mansha Mirza,PhD, OTR/L

Course Description: While there are many interventions and supports for people experiencing homelessness, many lack an occupation-focused and client-centered approach. This presentation will shed light on recent evidence which demonstrates how providing services that stay true to the core values of occupational therapy ultimately results in a greater impact on engagement in meaningful occupations, social integration, sense of identity, quality of life, and well-being for individuals experiencing homelssness.

Content areas(s): Home & Community Health, Justice, Equity, Diversity & Inclusion

2022-P29: Process barriers and supports in transitioning from homelessness to housed: Learning from the experts

Presenter(s): Rachel Lifton, Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from Kalamazoo College; OTD student at Rush University; Hayley Greiner, Bachelor of Science and Kinesiology degree in Exercise Science from Indiana University - Purdue University Indianapolis (IUPUI); OTD student at Rush University;Hayley Greiner, Bachelor of Science and Kinesiology degree in Exercise Science from Indiana University - Purdue University Indianapolis (IUPUI); OTD student at Rush University;Hayley Greiner, Bachelor of Science and Kinesiology degree in Exercise Science from Indiana University - Purdue University Indianapolis (IUPUI); OTD student at Rush University; Laura Van Puymbrouck, PhD in Disability Studies and degree in OT from the University of Illinois at Chicago; OTR/L; Assistant Professor at Rush University

Course Description: The city of Chicago has committed significant energy and resources towards ending homelessness. However, the city's current programming may not be effectively meeting the needs of its homeless community during their transition from homelessness to being housed (Quinn et al., 2018). The purpose of this study is to understand the supports and barriers that exist during transition to inform development of interventions or change in programming to better support successful transition.

Content areas(s): Justice, Equity, Diversity & Inclusion, Advocacy

2022-P30: The impact of stigmas on occupational performance, participation, and engagement among chronically homeless individuals and the resources available to overcome stigma

Presenter(s): Rachel Schneider, OTS; Natalia Bochenek, OTS; Mhel Trisha Woo, OTS; Karina Sauceda OTS

Contributing Author(s): Allison Richardson, OTD, OTR/L, Assistant Professor

Course Description: Chronically homeless individuals often experience stigma and discrimination which may lead to feelings of isolation and decreased engagement in necessary and meaningful occupations. This presentation reports participatory action research utilizing Photovoice that empowers individuals that are chronically homeless to describe their perspective of the effect stigma has on their occupations and descriptions of supports and barriers that are within their communities.

Content areas(s): Justice, Equity, Diversity & Inclusion, Mental Health

2022-P10: Impact of Community-Based Programming on Health Related Quality of Life (HRQOL) for Community Dwelling Older Adults

Presenter(s): Jorie Brottman, OTS; Rachel Bernicky, OTS; Leslie Garcia, OTS; Nicole Santillo, OTS

Contributing Author(s): Allison Richardson, OTD, OTR/L

Course Description: This participatory action research investigated the impact of community-based programming on the health-related quality of life for community dwelling older adults utilizing photovoice methodology. Participants shared their insights and experiences related to daily life and programs at their facility. This research aims to identify the perceptions of participants on the supports and barriers within their current programming opportunities and advocate for changes to enhance their quality of life.

Content areas(s): Justice, Equity, Diversity & Inclusion, Gerontology

2022-P16: Impact of an Educational Workshop on Occupational Therapy Students Perceptions of People with Justice System Involvement

Presenter(s): Sydney Sabbagha, OTDS; Sara Engimann, OTDS; Alexis Frazier,. OTDS; Jamie Deal, OTDS; Emily Simpson, PhD, OTR/L

Course Description: This presentation will give an overview of an occupational therapy (OT) student research project that focused on the effect that an educational workshop had on the knowledge, comfort, and attitudes that OT students have regarding people with justice system involvement. This presentation will give background on why this research is relevant, its methods, findings and further discussion for OT students, practitioners, and OT educators.

Content area(s): Justice, Equity, Diversity & Inclusion; Academic Education

2022-P30: The impact of stigmas on occupational performance, participation, and engagement among chronically homeless individuals and the resources available to overcome stigma

Presenter(s): Rachel Schneider, OTS; Natalia Bochenek, OTS; Mhel Trisha Woo, OTS; Karina Sauceda OTS

Contributing Author(s): Allison Richardson, OTD, OTR/L, Assistant Professor

Course Description: Chronically homeless individuals often experience stigma and discrimination which may lead to feelings of isolation and decreased engagement in necessary and meaningful occupations. This presentation reports participatory action research utilizing Photovoice that empowers individuals that are chronically homeless to describe their perspective of the effect stigma has on their occupations and descriptions of supports and barriers that are within their communities.

Content areas(s): Justice, Equity, Diversity & Inclusion, Mental Health

2022-P38: Does occupational therapy graduate students' engagement in health management strategies promote an increase in ADL/IADL performance satisfaction and which health management strategies have the most impact on their performance satisfaction?

Presenter(s): Frank Czuba, DrOT OTR/L; Janelle Blackwell, OTS; Tobin Jacob, OTS; Genesis Murillo, OTS; Kaycee Sain, OTS

Contributing Author(s): Frank Czuba, DrOT, OTR/L

Course Description: This study will explore the relationship between engagement in health management strategies and ADL / IADL performance satisfaction. This quantitative study will explore the role of health management strategies such as social-emotional health promotion, physical activity, and nutrition management plays in impacting satisfaction in everyday activities of living such as hygiene, functional mobility, care of others, meal preparation and shopping.

Content areas(s): Home & Community Health, Mental Health

2022-P28: The Impact of a Psychosocial-Focused Experiential Learning Activity on Occupational Therapy Students' Perceived Clinical Reasoning Abilities Delivered via Telehealth

Presenter(s): Molly Bathje, PhD, OTR/L; Meghan Crisp, MS, OTR/L; Kristi Escobar, OTS; Catherine Killian OTD, OTR/L

Contributing Author(s): Charlotte Royeen, PhD, OTR/L, FAOTA, FASAHP, FNAP

Course Description: A primary objective of occupational therapy education is to facilitate development of clinical reasoning skills in students. Educators use experiential learning to support clinical reasoning development. This research evaluates the impact of a group, psychosocial based experiential learning activity that occurred virtually and in-person on entry-level occupational therapy students' perceived clinical reasoning using the Self-Assessment of Clinical Reasoning and Reflection.

Content areas(s): Academic Education, Mental Health

2022-P7: Coping Mechanisms in Infants, Comparing Pacifier Use and Thumb Sucking

Presenter(s): Emili Mikolajczyk, OTS; Taylor Covert, OTS; Kaitlyn Pieter, OTR

Contributing Author(s): Allison Richardson, OTR/L

Course Description: This research investigates common methods of self-soothing for infants, comparing the effectiveness of pacifier use and thumb sucking. Occupational Therapy practitioners can use this information to assist children and families in teaching ways to help their children to cope with their emotions in a healthy way, assimilating into a social environment, gaining independence in self-soothing, and developing healthy sleep habits.

Content areas(s): Pediatrics, Early Intervention

2022-P2: Effective Telerehabilitation Strategies for Promoting Children's Fine Motor Skill Development

Presenter(s): Janaki Patel, Yu Zhao, Jennifer Collins, Sarah Opolka, Brianna Miller

Contributing Author(s): Brianna Miller, OTR/L, OT

Course Description: The COVID-19 pandemic forced occupational therapists to rely on telehealth more than ever to deliver services, which created a demand for effective interventions that can be utilized in a virtual format to produce successful outcomes related to handwriting and fine motor skills. This presentation describes some of the evidence-based strategies and techniques that practitioners can implement with their school-aged clients.

Content areas(s): Pediatrics, Pediatrics

2022-P17: Investigating the Outcomes of Parental Coaching Interventions that Address Play Participation in Children with Autism

Presenter(s): Anush Ahmed, OTS; Abigail Maas, OTS; Morgan Werkmeister, OTS

Contributing Author(s): Divya Sood, OTD,OTR/L

Course Description: This poster presentation will discuss the impact of a parent-mediated, coaching-based intervention on indoor and outdoor play participation of children with Autism ages 3-6 years.

Content areas(s): Pediatrics, Sensory Integration

2022-P9: Effectiveness of Guided Imagery as an Intervention for Children Under Sedation

Presenter(s): Jessica Rubalcaba, OTS; Abby Girard, OTS; James Nicklas, OTS; Mae Christianson, OTS

Course Description: This proposed presentation will present the findings of a systematic review on the effectiveness of guided imagery as an intervention for occupational therapists to use with children who are undergoing sedated treatment and their families/caregivers. The findings will be presented by four occupational therapy graduate students at the University of Illinois at Chicago who collaborated with a supervising professor and a practicing clinician to complete this project for a research-focused course.

Content areas(s): Pediatrics, General

2022-P11: Supports and Barriers That Occupational Therapy Practitioners Encounter While Practicing Cultural Humility and Building Therapeutic Relationships with School Aged Children & Young Adults

Presenter(s): Lauren Lomax, OTDS; Rachel Delman, OTDS

Contributing Author(s): Ciere Fisher, OTDS; Monika Robinsonm, Dr OT, A OTR/L

Course Description: This presentation will go over a qualitative descriptive research design project that investigated the supports and barriers that occupational therapy practitioners working with school aged children encounter while using cultural humility to build the therapeutic relationship.

Content areas(s): School-based Practice, Pediatrics

2022-P32: Reducing the Stress of Parent of Preschool Aged Children Diagnosed with Autism: Does Routine-Based Coaching Intervention Work?

Presenter(s): Alanna O' Donnell, Occupational Therapy Doctoral Student; Divya Sood, OTD, OTR/L; Kathleen Post, MS, CCC-SLP

Course Description: This presentation will discuss the effects of parent mediated, routine based, coaching intervention on child's play, social communication, participation in activities of daily living (ADL), in preschool aged children diagnosed with Autism. Additionally, the presentation will also explore the impact of the intervention on parental stress and competency.

Content areas(s): Pediatrics, Home & Community Health

2022-P18: Examining the Impact of Sensory Processing on Occupational Participation in Childhood

Presenter(s): Grace Hoak, OTD

Contributing Author(s): Paula Costello, OTD, OTR/L

Course Description: This presentation discusses a research study examining the relationship between sensory processing and children’s occupational participation. Elevated sensory processing scores were found to negatively correlate with levels of the child’s pleasure and independence and parent satisfaction.

Content areas(s): Sensory Integration, Pediatrics

2022-P13: Face and Content Validity of Online Educational Modules for Parents of Children with Disability

Presenter(s): Marie-Claude Touchette, DHSc, MHS, OTR/L, ACUE; Samantha Barber, OTS

Contributing Author(s): Sara Locasio, OTS

Course Description: Parents of children with disabilities deal with unique responsibilities, barriers, and challenges. One of these challenges is the lack of knowledge of expectations, needs, and resources specific to their child (Bush et al., 2017; Luelmo et al., 2021; Marsack-Topolewski, & Grave, 2020; Rosetti et al., 2021). This presentation will discuss evidence-based online educational modules as a mean to address this need, and their face and content validity.

Content areas(s): Developmental Disabilities, Pediatrics

2022-P11: Supports and Barriers That Occupational Therapy Practitioners Encounter While Practicing Cultural Humility and Building Therapeutic Relationships with School Aged Children & Young Adults

Presenter(s): Lauren Lomax, OTDS; Rachel Delman, OTDS

Contributing Author(s): Ciere Fisher, OTDS; Monika Robinsonm, Dr OT, A OTR/L

Course Description: This presentation will go over a qualitative descriptive research design project that investigated the supports and barriers that occupational therapy practitioners working with school aged children encounter while using cultural humility to build the therapeutic relationship.

Content areas(s): School-based Practice, Pediatrics

2022-P15: Providing an Adaptive Golf Performance Program

Presenter(s): Sam Warady, Occupational Therapist, OTD USAGA Adaptive Golf Instructor

Contributing Author(s): Sarah Zera, Occupational Therapist, OTR/L - Midwestern University Professor

Course Description: This poster session will describe an adaptive golf performance program for individuals living with neurological conditions and complex physical deficits. Attendees will learn to provide education and training to their clients using adaptive equipment and strategies to increase participation.

Content areas(s): Neurorehabilitation, Home & Community Health

2022-P12: Examining Interactions between Impairment and Occupational Performance 1+ Years after Acquired Brain Injury

Presenter(s): Maeve McCormack, OTD

Contributing Author(s): Steven Taylor, OTD, OTR/L

Course Description: This presentation will highlight the utility of CHAID methods to identify client factors that are predictive of I/ADL dependence in adults living with acquired brain injury (ABI). In doing so, this presentation will also address existing barriers for this population and their loved ones, and will give mention to the clinical implications these research findings have for occupational therapists.

Content areas(s): Neurorehabilitation, Advocacy

2022-P23: Facilitating Improved Mealtimes for Adults with Alzheimer's

Presenter(s): Caroline Levy, OTD

Contributing Author(s): Sarah Zera, OTD, OTR/L

Course Description: This poster presentation will describe a program providing education and activity modifications for improving eating/ feeding in the memory care program at an assisted living facility. This presentation will describe the program development and implementation of a case study resulting in increased feeding/eating independence for an resident with Alzheimer's disease and concurrent staff education.

Content areas(s): Gerontology, Neurorehabilitation

2022-P22: Clients with Parkinson's Disease Perspectives of the PDQ-39 and COPM: A Case Series

Presenter(s): Katharine Loomis, OTD; Bridget Hahn, OTD, OTR/L

Contributing Author(s): Mitra Afshari, MD, MPH

Course Description: Occupational therapists frequently administer either the Parkinson's Disease Questionnaire PDQ-39 or the Canadian Occupational Performance Measure to gather information about occupational performance in a Parkinson's Disease population. However, there is limited research to understand the client's perspective of each assessment. This presentation will present preliminary findings of the client's perspective of these assessments to support client-centered care.

Content areas(s): Neurorehabilitation, General

2022-P5: The Impact of Young-Onset Neurological Diseases on Roles, Routines, and Occupational Identity

Presenter(s): Sara Junior, OTS; Hadasah Gordon, OTS; Claire Smith, OTS; Brooke Metzger, OTS

Contributing Author(s): Sarah Zera, OTD, OTR/L

Course Description: The primary purpose of this presentation is to understand the lived experiences of individuals diagnosed with a progressive neurological disease under the age of 50 and how occupational therapists can promote client-centered interventions through the use of client-centered assessment tools such as the Canadian Model of Occupational Performance (COPM) and client-centered models such as the Canadian Model of Occupational Performance and Engagement (CMOP-E).

Content areas(s): Neurorehabilitation, General