Role Of OT Research Articles

Perceptions and Knowledge of Substance Use Disorders and the Role of OT: A National Survey

Abstract Date Presented 04/01/2022 Although substance use disorders (SUDs) affect millions of Americans, there are many barriers to receiving treatment. It is important to understand how OT practitioners’ perceptions of SUDs relate to knowledge and skills to identify and provide treatment. Survey results of 116 OT practitioners indicate that although there is interest in working with this population, a disparity of confidence and knowledge about SUDs signifies a need for further research and education. Primary Author and Speaker: Amy Mattila Additional Authors and Speakers: Gabriella Santacecilia, Rebecca Lacroix

Impact of a Cancer Survivorship Program on Well-Being and Community Involvement: Role of OT and Future Directions

Abstract Date Presented 04/03/2022 This qualitative phenomenological study explored the lived experiences of cancer survivors in a community-based, interprofessional survivorship program and explains further exploration needs for OT. Personal themes describing impact on the individuals included (1) journey of spiritual and emotional healing, (2) growing into a new sense of self, and (3) moving from survival to life. Relational themes included (1) building a community of caring and connection and (2) embracing the value of altruism. Primary Author and Speaker: Lynne Murphy Contributing Authors: Kendall Ellis, Nicole Fox, Sarah Lee, Rachel Lennon, Gloria Norton

Evaluation of Functional Cognition in People Experiencing Homelessness: A Scoping Review

Abstract Date Presented 04/02/2022 For people experiencing homelessness (PEH), cognition may be assessed as a predictor of independent living skills and housing stability, but it does not include performance-based assessment. A scoping review was completed to identify what methods have been used to evaluate functional cognition of PEH to increase knowledge of current practices and support the role of OT in supporting transitions from homelessness to housing. Primary Author and Speaker: Caitlin E. Synovec Additional Authors and Speakers: Lee Westover, Leonie Boland

Practice-Based Evidence of Lifestyle Redesign® for Hypertension and Diabetes in a Safety-Net Primary Care Setting

Abstract Date Presented 04/01/2022 This study used medical chart reviews to evaluate Lifestyle Redesign® OT services for hypertension and diabetes to improve health and well-being in a safety-net primary care setting. Patients showed significant improvements in clinical outcomes (systolic and diastolic blood pressure, HbA1c), as well as in patient activation and occupational performance. Findings support the promising role of OT as part of routine primary care for patients with chronic disease. Primary Author and Speaker: Stacey L Schepens Niemiec Additional Authors and Speakers: Daniel Padilla Vega Contributing Authors: Gabrielle Granados, Jesus Diaz, Jeanine Blanchard, Elizabeth Pyatak

Training Peer Mentors to Support Students With Intellectual Disability in Higher Education

Abstract Date Presented 04/01/2022 Peer mentors play a pivotal role in supporting students with intellectual and development disabilities (IDD) in their academic and social success in inclusive postsecondary education (IPSE) college programs. As IPSE programs grow across the United States, peer mentors require training to best support students with IDD in their academic and social pursuits on campus. This poster presents the role of OT in training peer mentors to effectively support IPSE students. Primary Author and Speaker: Morgan Cargiulo Additional Authors and Speakers: Meghan Blaskowitz

Wheelchair Mounted Robotic Arms: Occupational Therapy Perceptions and Practices

<h3>Research Objectives</h3> To investigate the current practice habits and perspectives of occupational therapists relative to service delivery of Wheelchair Mounted Robotic Arms. <h3>Design</h3> Cross-sectional survey. <h3>Setting</h3> Community and clinic setting. <h3>Participants</h3> Occupational Therapists. <h3>Interventions</h3> This study investigates the current practices and viewpoints of occupational therapists relative to Wheelchair Mounted Robotic Arms (WMRA) via survey questionnaire. <h3>Main Outcome Measures</h3> A survey was developed for the purposes of this study. The web-based survey includes a series of questions on the perspectives and practice habits of occupational therapists relative to WMRAs. Survey items cover multiple components of the assistive technology service delivery process to include recommendation, implementation, and follow-up services. <h3>Results</h3> At present we have received 46 completed surveys, with 27 respondents working from Canada, 17 from France, 1 from the Netherlands, and 1 from Belgium. Respondents reported a mean of 14.98 (SD= 9.85) years in practice. Fifteen respondents reported involvement in the recommendation or prescription of a WMRA. In response to a question on the appropriate role of OT in WMRA provision, 19 respondents reported that OTs should work "Alongside the vendor", and 3 respondents felt OTs should work independently from the vendor. When asked about the stage at which OTs should be involved in the process of recommending a WMRA, respondents supported available options as follows: Needs assessment, N=22; Recommendation/prescription, N=21; Initial Training, N=21; When prescribing, acquiring, or changing a wheelchair, N=19; Installation on the wheelchair, N=18; Long term follow-up, N=17; Acquisition procedures from the vendor, N=10; and Search for funding, N=6. <h3>Conclusions</h3> Additional scrutiny of practice habits and perspectives are needed to ensure that clinicians are prepared to appropriately support clients who adopt WMRAs. <h3>Author(s) Disclosures</h3> This study is funded by Mitacs (partership with Kinova Robotics) and the Université Laval Cerebral Palsy Research Chair.

Impact of a Cancer Survivorship Program on Well-Being and Community Involvement: Role of OT and Future Directions

Abstract Date Presented Accepted for AOTA INSPIRE 2021 but unable to be presented due to online event limitations. This qualitative phenomenology explored the lived experiences of cancer survivors in a community-based, interprofessional survivorship program and explains further exploration for inclusion of OT. Personal themes describing impact on the individuals included (1) journey of spiritual and emotional healing, (2) growing into a new sense of self, and (3) moving from survival to life. Relational themes included (1) building a community of caring and connection and (2) embracing the value of altruism. Primary Author and Speaker: Lynne Murphy Additional Authors and Speakers: Kendall Ellis, Nicole Fox, Sarah Lee, Rachel Lennon, and Gloria Norton

Identifying Clinical Patterns in OT Referrals for Concussion Management: An Evidence-Based Approach

Abstract Date Presented Accepted for AOTA INSPIRE 2021 but unable to be presented due to online event limitations. This descriptive study examined OT referrals in an interdisciplinary concussion clinic. Data analyzed show that patients referred to OT presented to clinic evaluation further out from injury; had missed more days from school, work, and physical activity; were lacking a routine; and were not socially active. These results provide variables that indicate the need for OT assessment, guide clinicians in the referral process, and advance the role of OT in concussion management. Primary Author and Speaker: Shannon S. Westerberg Additional Authors and Speakers: Madison Harris Contributing Authors: Samia Rafeedie, David McArthur, and Christopher Giza

Welcome to College! OT’s Role in Implementing Inclusive Postsecondary Education for Students With Intellectual Disability

Abstract Date Presented Accepted for AOTA INSPIRE 2021 but unable to be presented due to online event limitations. Young adults with intellectual disability experience key educational disparities compared with peers without disabilities as a result of stigma, a lack of opportunities available to them, and a lack of adequate accommodations in higher education. This session will present data gathered to inform development and implementation of an inclusive postsecondary education (IPSE) program on a university campus. The integral role of OT in IPSE program implementation will be discussed. Primary Author and Speaker: Meghan Blaskowitz Additional Authors and Speakers: Rachel Carretta, Alia Pustorino-Clevenger

OT Discharge Recommendations After Acute Stroke: Agreement Between Interprofessional Recommendations and Actual Discharge Setting

Abstract Date Presented Accepted for AOTA INSPIRE 2021 but unable to be presented due to online event limitations. In acute care, discharge planning is a primary role of OT for clients with arm impairment after stroke. Discharge planning accounts for many factors, including impairments, function, social supports, insurance, and the input of other disciplines. This research aimed to (1) determine the agreement in discharge recommendations between OT and physical therapy during acute hospitalization and (2) determine the agreement of OT recommendation and actual discharge setting for clients with arm impairment after stroke. Primary Author and Speaker: Nicole C. Lam Contributing Authors: Kimberly Erler, Jessica Ranford, Jessica D. Asiello, Kimberly Cortina, Natasha Frazier, Abigail Rude, Caitlin Sadlak, Helena Thorne, Rachel Collins, Erin E. Donovan, Sarah Norris, and David Lin

General Education Teachers' Perspectives on Collaboration With OTs in the School Setting

Abstract Date Presented Accepted for AOTA INSPIRE 2021 but unable to be presented due to online event limitations. Collaboration between teachers and OTs improves student performance and promotes positive student outcomes in school-based OT (Kennedy &amp; Stewart, 2012). Collaboration with OTs was valued by 85.1% of respondents, and 62% of respondents considered OT's goal in the schools to be focused on fine motor skills. This survey shows that general education teachers value collaboration with OTs but do not fully understand the role of OT, which may limit the effectiveness of collaboration. Primary Author and Speaker: Erin E. Bradley Contributing Authors: Elizabeth Hassett, Antonio Mazza, and Gifty Abraham

Individuals With Substance-Related Disorders: Lived Experiences and Perceptions of Daily Life

Abstract Date Presented 04/19/21 Because drug and alcohol addiction remains a significant societal concern, it is important to understand the experiences and the daily lives of those affected. The results of this research add to the growing knowledge of the potential role for OT for individuals with substance-related disorders. Additionally, the results emphasize the distinct value that OT has in fostering an interdisciplinary approach to the treatment of substance-related disorders. Primary Author and Speaker: Roshni Patel Additional Authors and Speakers: Hyun Kyoon Lim Contributing Authors: Il Doh

Implications of a Multicomponent Sleep Program After Brain Injury: A Mixed-Methods Study

Abstract Date Presented Accepted for AOTA INSPIRE 2021 but unable to be presented due to online event limitations. The research study was conducted to identify how disruptions in sleep affect daily occupational performance after brain injury and to acknowledge of the role of OT in addressing sleep deficits through semistructured interviews and a multicomponent sleep program. The study was one of few studies to document the effectiveness of OT-directed sleep interventions, offering support for future OT practitioners and researchers to address sleep. Primary Author and Speaker: Brandi Fulwider

Exploring the Role of OT in School-Based Drug Prevention

Abstract Date Presented 03/26/20 This qualitative research study sought to understand the knowledge of school personnel concerning adolescent drug use and the role of OT in school-based drug prevention. Understanding of the role of OT was gathered, and facilitators of and barriers to school-based prevention were identified. Results of this study can be used to increase knowledge of OT among school personnel and articulate OT’s distinct value in school systems, particularly regarding drug-prevention programs. Primary Author and Speaker: Laura Aust

Exploring the Role of OT in a University Psychology Clinic: A Mixed Method Design

Abstract Date Presented 03/28/20 Through interprofessional education (IPE) and collaboration, a quality-improvement program conducted in a university psychology clinic served to provide PhD psychology students with an opportunity to better understand the role of OT in a community mental-health (MH) setting. This program aimed to further examine OT’s role in a MH setting, as well as the impact of IPE and collaboration on PhD psychology students’ knowledge and understanding of OT. Primary Author and Speaker: Moira Miller Contributing Authors: Amy Mattila, Jessie Goicoechea

The Impact of Interactive Education on Caregivers Caring for Individuals With Dementia

Abstract Date Presented 03/26/20 As the need for education of caregivers for people with dementia increases, OT is well suited to fill the demand using an understanding of the whole person, need for meaningful occupation, and interaction with the environment. At this time, the contribution of OT is not well understood or sought after by families, physicians, and other practitioners. With evidence gained from validated research, the role of OT in dementia care is strengthened. Primary Author and Speaker: Lisa Hong Contributing Authors: Dana Howell, Elizabeth David Bowman, Jared Ricks, Theodore Peterson

Breast Cancer: Perceived Quality of Life, Participation, Body Function and the Role of OT

Abstract Date Presented 03/26/20 The goal of the study was to evaluate the long-term implications of breast cancer on upper-extremity function, participation, and perceived quality of life among Israeli women and to examine the utilization of OT services in the rehabilitation process. The study included two steps: (1) an online survey and (2) face-to-face in-depth evaluation. Women with breast cancer reported a wide range of impairments that are within the domain of OT, but only a small minority received OT services. Primary Author and Speaker: Danit Langer Additional Authors and Speakers: Asnat Bar-Haim Erez Contributing Authors: Hagit Magen, Shlomit Tendler

Occupational Performance Limitations Experienced by Postsecondary Students Following Concussion

Abstract Date Presented 03/28/20 This research describes occupational-performance limitations experienced by postsecondary students following concussion. Students reported occupational-performance limitations in education, vocation, and social activities. All students reported performance limitations; no statistically significant differences were found between student athletes and nonathletes. The results indicate that there is a role for OT in postconcussion care to address occupational-performance limitations. Primary Author and Speaker: Amanda Acord-Vira Additional Authors and Speakers: Diana Davis

The Role of OT in Meeting the Needs of Older Adults With Varying Acuity Levels Transitioning to Life-Plan Communities (LPCs)

Abstract Date Presented 03/27/20 This study compares aggregate data from two cohorts of older adults moving into independent living at an LPC to determine differences in acuity levels. Scores from established measures of cognition and physical quality of life, percent needing hospitalization, and percent moving to a higher level of care were compared. Results show residents are moving in at higher levels of acuity, thus demonstrating a need for OT intervention with older adults for better transition to LPCs. Primary Author and Speaker: Jessica Meyer Additional Authors and Speakers: Chad Arnette, Linh Lam, Emily Schulz Contributing Authors: Mary Voytek, Marissa Bartosch, Jessica Selland, Madeline Thueson, Alice Kang, Elizabeth Brooks, Stephanie Hernreich

Role of OT in an Interdisciplinary Team Care Approach, Used to Rehabilitate Elective Hip and Knee Arthroplasties: A Systematic Review

Abstract Date Presented 03/26/20 This study is exploring the functional outcomes of OT interventions that are used within an interdisciplinary team to rehabilitate clients who underwent elective joint-replacement surgeries. This systematic review supports the inclusion of OT services within an interdisciplinary team for elective joint-replacement surgery and shows evidence that OT can improve functional outcomes, well-being, and rate of recovery. Primary Author and Speaker: Manisha Sheth Additional Authors and Speakers: Rose Simone, Bethany Shimoda, Dana Dalusung, Joeyann Peralta