Date Presented 03/26/20 OT can support adults with intellectual disabilities and autism, yet VM is under-utilized and under-researched by OT. This mixed-methods research revealed (1) quantitative results: with VM intervention, client performance increased while staff assistance decreased; and (2) qualitative themes from the client-lived experience: what worked, what could be changed, and where else VM could be used. Implications for OT include broadening the use of VM for ASD intervention. Primary Author and Speaker: Brittany Yung Additional Authors and Speakers: Hannah Gibeson, Molly Smith, Kelly Yerby, Laura Hess

Date Presented 03/29/20 We present on a research project that used telehealth to support parents of children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) to toilet train their children. Among n=15 children with ASD, results of the 12-week intervention showed significant gains in goal attainment scaling, the Canadian Occupational Performance Measure, and the Toileting Behavior Questionnaire. Children with ASD benefit from an OT telehealth intervention to increase this essential adaptive behavior. Primary Author and Speaker: Lauren Little Additional Authors and Speakers: Anna Wallisch, Winnie Dunn, Scott Tomchek

Date Presented 03/26/20 The BRIDGE program is presented to “bridge” the social needs of children with sensory-processing and integration challenges by providing services in dyads, triads, or quartets. This 12-session program focused on six themes: whole body listening, personal space, turn-taking, trading objects or toys, listening and communicating personal ideas, and sportsmanship. Data suggest an improvement in social skills as well as a reduction in the impact of the child’s behavior on the activities of the family. Primary Author and Speaker: Sarah Schoen Additional Authors and Speakers: Mim Ochsenbein, Virginia Spielmann Contributing Authors: Andrea Valdez

Date Presented 03/26/20 Ninety percent of OTs use sensory-based interventions to manage sensory-processing disorder (SPD) in school settings (Ahn et al., 2004). Although sensory diets, a sensory-based intervention, are widely used in school-based settings to manage SPD, the current evidence on sensory diets is sparse (Case-Smith et al., 2015). This topic discusses the results of this study, which investigated the effectiveness of sensory diets on children’s classroom behaviors. Primary Author and Speaker: Vidya Pingale Contributing Authors: Tina Fletcher, Catherine Candler

Date Presented 03/28/20 This study investigated the impact of a short-term occupation-based program on pain, fatigue, and occupational performance of women with cancer that took place over one week. Activities focused on physical, emotional, sensory, and social aspects of functioning. The study demonstrated that participation in this one-week program decreases pain and fatigue and improves occupational performance and satisfaction for women with cancer living in the community. Primary Author and Speaker: Rochelle Mendonca Additional Authors and Speakers: Colleen Maher

Date Presented 03/28/20 Interpretive phenomenological research gathered metaphors summarizing OTs lived experiences of effective OT. Data analysis identified themes of obstruction and flow; learning and growth; creative complexity; containment; and emotions and embodiment. The Rollercoaster Ride: a summative metaphor, encapsulates an occupational perspective of health. It aims to improve children’s participation by finding more effective interventions to address the negative impacts of emotional influences. Primary Author and Speaker: Maria Avantaggiato-Quinn

Date Presented 03/27/20 Individuals with intellectual disabilities have a high risk of obesity. The effectiveness of community-based interventions at improving obesity-related outcomes was assessed. Results showed low to moderate evidence for nutritional, physical activity, and health knowledge and self-efficacy outcomes and low evidence for physical fitness. OTs are well-suited to align community-based interventions with meaningful outcomes to improve the health and well-being of people with intellectual disabilities. Primary Author and Speaker: Megan Gray Additional Authors and Speakers: Kathryn Bach, Yasmeena Ougayour, Karla Ausderau

Date Presented 03/27/20 A noninvasive application of vagal nerve stimulation, taVNS, stimulates the auricular branch of the vagal nerve. In a first-in-neonates application, infants who received taVNS for oral feeding dysfunction also showed improvements in head control and brain neuroimaging of major white-matter tracts. These exploratory results are promising and promote future studies of taVNS to improve motor abilities in infants with feeding difficulties or motor disorders. Primary Author and Speaker: Shelby Davis Additional Authors and Speakers: Amy Reiner, Hannah Haskin, Patty Coker-Bolt, Turki Aljuhani Contributing Authors: Mark George, Bashar Badran, Dorthea Jenkins

Date Presented 03/26/20 Functional literacy is the ability to interpret written words to carry out instrumental activities of daily living, including money and health management, public transportation use, and meal preparation. This study demonstrated that a functional literacy program, embedded in community-based daily activities, could enhance the occupational participation of a group of sheltered homeless adults. OT practitioners can address functional literacy in similar clients with poor literacy skills resulting from disability. Primary Author and Speaker: Sharon Gutman Additional Authors and Speakers: Lenin Grajo, Hannah Gelb, Katie Langan, Karen Marx, Devon Paciello, Christie Santana, Ashley Sgandurra, Krysti Teng

Date Presented 03/28/20 A systematic review was completed on the effectiveness of CO-OP in the treatment of motor performance for adults with acquired brain injury. Three databases were searched, and 15 relevant articles were identified, critically appraised, and narratively analyzed. There is growing evidence that CO-OP is efficacious in promoting motor and functional outcomes for the stroke population. Findings also indicate transfer and generalization of the cognitive skill into everyday life for participants. Primary Author and Speaker: Jesslene Jacob Additional Authors and Speakers: Wen-Yi Lai, Grace Kim Contributing Authors: Sabina Khanukayeva

Date Presented 03/26/20 Falls are a costly, often preventable problem that increases with age. Community fall-prevention events provide an excellent route for community, student, and professional education. Community members reported high levels of satisfaction with the event (means 3.6 to 3.8 out of 4). Knowledge and awareness of community resources and the STEADI toolkit improved for both students and volunteer professionals. OT practitioners are ideally situated to help implement these events. Primary Author and Speaker: Kay Graham

Date Presented 03/28/20 As the use of EI and self-awareness training within accredited OT programs becomes more prevalent, it will be important to describe and differentiate the benefits of and barriers to potential types of EI training. Therefore, this study examined the relationship between EI and self-awareness training. This study’s findings add new perspectives and depth to the current research and the evidence supporting the need for EI training in OT curricula. Primary Author and Speaker: Natalie Perkins Additional Authors and Speakers: Arlene Schmid

Date Presented 03/28/20 A systematic review of literature from 2010 to 2019 yielded 2,035 studies of sensory interventions for children and youth. Using established criteria, 22 qualifying studies were identified that spanned six interventions: environmental modifications, deep touch pressure, sensory integration, sensory diet, weighted vests, and stability balls. Strong evidence supported one approach, with moderate evidence in support of three approaches. The results yielded moderate evidence against two approaches. Primary Author and Speaker: Victoria Battin Additional Authors and Speakers: Julia Panzone, Marguerite Fish, Nicole Lorthioir, Justine Odierna, Andrea Dow, Alexandra Regimbald, Gabrielle Lukovich, Taylor Heitmann, Morgan Eberley

Date Presented 03/27/20 This poster presentation will review the methodology and results of a six-week online educational program focused on evidence-based practice in stroke rehabilitation to improve clinical competence and confidence in OT practitioners. Primary Author and Speaker: Michelle Buccinna

Date Presented 03/26/20 This research examined how client and healthcare factors affected UE outcomes. A quantitative study was conducted with consecutive sampling of more than 500 participants with UE conditions over an 18-month period. UE therapy outcomes were assessed every four weeks using GROC and QuickDASH scores, both of which improved significantly. This study can inform OT’s working with UE conditions about factors that can impact decisions regarding treatment planning and implementation. Primary Author and Speaker: Cynthia Hayden

Date Presented 03/26/20 The lymphatics’ role in edema has been reported. It is unclear how this evidence translates into hand-therapy practice. Survey research explored edema education and management. Frequencies were examined using ChiSquare and Fisher’s Exact tests. Most OTs received edema education outside of academic programs, through on-the-job training, or through continuing education. OT educators can support bringing this knowledge into academic programs to help bridge science and clinical practice. Primary Author and Speaker: Victoria Priganc Additional Authors and Speakers: Jacqueline Walter, Sandra Sublett

Date Presented 03/28/20 The purpose of this study was to determine the effectiveness of an online education program to improve the participants’ comfort and confidence when addressing sexuality. The study was a pretest–posttest design completed over six weeks and included 21 OT practitioners. The results indicated that the practitioners had improved comfort and confidence when addressing sexuality, had decreased concerns about addressing sexuality, and had an increased rate of addressing sexuality. Primary Author and Speaker: Breanne Grasso

Date Presented 03/28/20 With an increased emphasis on evidence-based practice, documentation, and justification of services in the current healthcare system, this feeding group study serves as a model of the effectiveness of interdisciplinary collaboration, demonstrating the value of OT services to proficiently address feeding skills that strongly impact a stroke patient’s functional performance, return to the community, and quality of life. Primary Author and Speaker: Amanda Romano Additional Authors and Speakers: Charlene Wong, Jeanina Miller Contributing Authors: Miriam Ringel, Kara Nizolek

Date Presented 03/28/20 As the population ages and stroke prevalence rises, there will be an increased need for therapeutic interventions in the home that can help improve motor recovery in stroke survivors. A home-based video game protocol can help satisfy this need. This study evaluates the feasibility of and adherence to a home-based video game protocol designed specifically for stroke survivors. This has implications for the field of OT in the home, through telerehabilitation, and in clinics. Primary Author and Speaker: Emerson Hart Additional Authors and Speakers: Michelle Woodbury Contributing Authors: Austen Hayes, Larry Hodges, Kevin Jett, Christian Finetto, Scott Hutchison

Date Presented 03/28/20 Stroke self-management programs provide a comprehensive approach to managing the day-to-day aspects of living with the effects of stroke. The impact of these programs on participants has not been previously explored. This presentation will share the results of a qualitative study exploring the process of adaptation as described by five stroke survivors following their participation in a stroke self-management program. Primary Author and Speaker: Riqiea Kitchens