MGH Institute of Health Professions Department of Occupational Therapy SCHOLARSHIP DAY May 6, 2021 4:00 – 7:00 p.m.
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MGH Institute of Health Professions School of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences Department of Occupational Therapy SCHOLARSHIP DAY 4:00PM-4:10PM: Welcome Remarks – Dr. Regina Doherty 4:10PM-4:20PM: Transition to Presentations – Dr. Diane Smith 4:20PM-6:40PM Student Presentations 6:40PM-7:00 PM Wrap-up & Information for Celebration Day Program STUDENT PRESENTATIONS BREAKOUT ROOMS Children & Youth 4:20PM-4:40PM A critical evaluation of participation assessments for children aged 0 to 6: A systematic review Kyndel Guyton (mentor, Dr. Rawan Alheresh) 4:40PM-5:00PM The effects of sensory-enhanced yoga on self-regulation in at-risk youth: A pilot study of efficacy and feasibility Alexandra Haney (mentor, Dr. Emily Eddy) 5:00PM-5:20PM Exploring parent perceptions of social skills in children with social skills difficulties Courtney Brennan (mentor, Dr. Emily Eddy) 5:20PM-5:40PM One of a mind: A mindfulness program for hospitalized children Samantha Abate (mentor, Dr. Emily Eddy) 5:40PM-6:00PM Parents’ Perspectives of Parent-Mediated Pediatric Occupational Therapy Services Allison Klowan (mentor, Dr. Mary Beth Kadlec) 6:00PM-6:40PM The Development of the Occupational Performance Coding System (OPCS) applied during occupational therapy treatment in an outpatient clinic for children with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and their caregivers Daniele Ehrlich & Maya Shaanan (mentor, Dr. Mary Beth Kadlec) Diversity & Inclusion 4:20PM-4:40PM Barriers and facilitators for inclusive education in western Africa Alyssa Regina (mentor, Dr. Diane Smith) 4:40PM-5:00PM The impact of income on the physical accessibility of parks for urban-dwelling older adults Caite O’Brien (mentor, Dr. Diane Smith) 1
5:00PM-5:20PM Utilizing an Occupational Therapy Model to Identify the Barriers and Supports impacting Students with Disabilities in Architecture Education. Emily Gomez (mentor, Dr. Diane Smith) 5:20PM-5:40PM Access to health care for minority populations during pandemics: An OT’s role Kim Ames (mentor, Dr. Diane Smith) 5:40PM-6:00PM The barriers and facilitators to online learning for children with hearing and visual impairments Ariana Bader (mentor, Dr. Diane Smith) 6:00PM-6:20PM Increasing racial and ethnic diversity within occupational therapy education: Accreditation Council for Occupational Therapy Education standards. Kasey Brown (mentor, Dr. Kim Schoessow) Education & Curricula 4:20PM-4:40PM Occupational therapy identity: The impact of narrative-based pedagogy on students Rachel Rubin (mentor, Midge Hobbs) 4:40PM-5:00PM Occupational therapy level 2 fieldwork students’ utilization of evidence-based practice to promote client-centered care Vivian Phan (mentor, Dr. Mary Evenson) 5:00PM-5:20PM The state of ethics education in entry level occupational therapy curricula: A review of US programs Christine Jeong (mentor, Dr. Regina Doherty) 5:20PM-5:40PM Educating families on sensory integration: A systematic review Lindsay Ferrieri (mentor, Dr. Amanda Mack) 5:40PM-6:00PM School-based professionals' perceptions of student attention and participation; An exploratory study amidst COVID-19 Jackie Paquin (mentor, Dr. Emily Eddy) 6:00PM-6:20PM Developing an educational video series to explore stroke interventions: A theory-based approach Tina Lai (mentor, Dr. Susan Fasoli) Mental Health & Cognition 4:20PM-4:40PM Exploring perceived stress & self-compassion in caregivers of children with chronic conditions Emily Handley (mentor, Dr. Emily Eddy) 4:40PM-5:00PM Disparities in participation after TBI Jenna Szostak (mentor, Dr. Kimberly Erler) 5:00PM-5:20PM Revisiting criteria for emergence from the minimally conscious state Katie Golden (mentor, Dr. Kimberly Erler) 5:20PM-5:40PM Moral resilience in occupational therapy: Definitions, supportive strategies, and future directions. Davide Trinkley (mentor, Dr. Regina Doherty) 2
5:40PM-6:00PM Examining the relationship between race/ethnicity and depression in older adults with low vision Anna Do (mentor, Dr. Kim Schoessow) 6:00PM-6:20PM Barriers to occupational therapy practice in a behavioral health setting Amanda Downey (mentor, Dr. Diane Smith) Physical Dysfunction 4:20PM-4:40PM Examining factors associated with social participation during the chronic phase of stroke: A pilot analysis Nikki Lam (mentor, Dr. Kimberly Erler) 4:40PM-5:00PM Battleground to Breaking Ground's impact on veterans' employment in agriculture. Faye McGuire (mentor, Dr. Mary Hildebrand) 5:00PM-5:20PM Occupational Therapy Within an Intensive Comprehensive Aphasia Program: Addressing Occupational Gaps in People with Aphasia Migena Guhacaj (mentor, Dr. Mary Hildebrand) 5:20PM-5:40PM The long-term effects of mirror therapy on upper extremity use and function in persons with post stroke hemiparesis Sara Corning (mentor, Dr. Mary Hildebrand) 5:40PM-6:00PM Effectiveness of ergonomic interventions on work activity limitations in adults with rheumatoid arthritis: A systematic review Heather Jones (mentor, Dr. Rawan Alheresh) 6:00PM-6:20PM Post-stroke participation: Relative impacts of executive functioning, mental health, and social support Corinne Ianni (mentor, Dr. Lisa Connor) 6:20PM-6:40PM Self-perceived ADL/IADL function is influenced by stroke severity, aphasia, and anxiety Ashley Juniper (mentor, Dr. Lisa Connor) Technology & Innovation 4:20PM-4:40PM The combined effects of robot-assisted therapy and task-oriented training on functional performance after stroke John Paul Bonadonna (mentor, Dr. Susan Fasoli) 4:40PM-5:00PM Providing mainstream smart home technologies as assistive technology for persons with disabilities: Current trends and needs Kristin Messina (mentor, Dr. Andrea Fairman/Dr. Susan Fasoli) 5:00PM-5:20PM Robot-assisted therapy and cognitive strategy training to improve upper limb function in children with hemiparesis: A case study Natasha Shah (mentor, Dr. Susan Fasoli) 5:20PM-5:40PM Identifying factors that influence adherence to client-centered home programs through semi-structured interviews Kate Shaughnessy (mentor, Dr. Susan Fasoli) 3
5:40PM-6:00PM An innovative approach to dissemination: Developing a podcast on social participation after neurological injury Eliza du Pont (mentor, Dr. Kimberly Erler) 6:00PM-6:20PM Development and process evaluation of a pilot support group for new mothers and infants Margaret Rowold (mentor, Dr. Amanda Mack) Telehealth Practice 4:20PM-4:40PM An international interprofessional tele-mentorship program: A mixed-methods study to examine the perceived impact on clinical practice Kelsey Sullivan (mentor, Dr. Amanda Mack) 4:40PM-5:00PM Telerehabilitation in low-to-middle income countries: A scoping review Alicia Ferraro (mentor, Dr. Rawan Alheresh) 5:00PM-5:20PM Usage and effectiveness of telehealth in occupational therapy: A systematic review Emily Idemoto (mentor, Dr. Rawan Alheresh) 5:20PM-5:40PM Experiences of occupational therapists using telehealth to continue to treat patients with low vision during the COVID-19 pandemic Amy Lamont (mentor, Dr. Kim Schoessow) 5:40PM-6:00PM Development of telehealth mirror therapy program Jonathan Kabshura (mentor, Dr. Mary Hildebrand) 6:00PM-6:20PM Moving Forward After Stroke: A telehealth program protocol to address psychological symptoms in persons post stroke Rachel Ciccarello (mentor, Dr. Mary Hildebrand)
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Sites Mentors: Massachusetts General Hospital Spaulding Rehabilitation Hospital Harvard-Kent Elementary School Institute for Human Centered Design City of Boston, Commission on Disabilities Massachusetts Association for the Blind and Visually Impaired Center for Autism & Neurodevelopmental Disorders (CANDO) MGH Center for Neurotechnology and Neurorecovery Texas A & M AgriLife Extension Boston Children’s Hospital American International College MGHIHP Office of Student and Alumni Services, Accessibility Resources AOTA, Department of Federal Affairs MGHIHP Center for Learning, Participation, and Rehabilitation Faculty Mentors: Rawan AlHeresh, MScOT, PhD, OTR/L Lisa Tabor Connor, PhD, MSOT, OTR/L Regina F. Doherty, OTD, OTR/L, FAOTA, FNAP Emily Z. Eddy, OTD, MS, OTR/L Kimberly Erler, PhD, OTR/L Mary E. Evenson, OTD, MPH, OTR/L, FAOTA Andrea Fairman, PhD, MOT, OTR/L, CPRP Susan E. Fasoli, ScD, OTR/L Mary W. Hildebrand, OTD, OTR/L Midge Hobbs, OTD, OTR/L Mary Beth Kadlec, ScD, OTR/L Amanda Mack, OTD, MS, OTR/L Kim Schoessow, OTD, OTR/L, SCLV Diane L. Smith, PhD, OTR/L, FAOTA Staff: Pauline Fiorello, OTR/L, CBIS Michelle Garcia Patricia Peterson, OTR/L, MPH Tina Phan
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