School of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences
Department of Occupational Therapy
SCHOLARSHIP DAY
May 9, 2024
Closing Remarks
Dr. Emily Eddy
STUDENT PRESENTATIONS
Poster Group I
Offering Innovative Solutions for Chronic Pain: Creation and Implementation of a Community-Based OT Group
Abby Griffin, MSOT, OTR/L, PP-OTD candidate (mentor, Dr. Sunny Winstead) Presentation Station 1
Time to Sleep: An OT-Led Sleep Program for Adults with Insomnia in an Outpatient Clinic
Amy Harper, OTR/L, CHT, PP-OTD candidate (mentor, Dr. Sunny Winstead) Presentation Station 2
Asian American Occupational Therapy Practitioners’ Perspectives on Supporting the Mental Health of Asian American Caregivers for Older Adults.
Arianna Bayangos, BS, OT/s, EL-OTD candidate (mentors, Dr. Rawan AlHeresh, Dr. Diane Smith, Dr. Omar Bah) Presentation Station 3
Examining the Cultural Appropriateness of Occupational Therapy’s ADL/IADL Assessments for the African Diasporic Population
Helina Samson, BA, OT/s, EL-OTD candidate (mentors, Dr. Rawan AlHeresh, Dr. Diane Smith) Presentation Station 4
The Experience of Researchers with Gatekeepers: Recruitment for Intellectual and/or Developmental Disability (IDD) Research
Maddie Brodeur, BS, OT/s, EL-OTD candidate (mentors, Dr. Ariel Schwartz, Dr. Regina Doherty)
Presentation Station 5
Providing Respectful and Inclusive Care to Individuals with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities
Natasha Winter, BS, OT/s, EL-OTD candidate (mentor, Dr. Diane Smith)
Presentation Station 6
Optimizing Use and Updating the MGHIHP Meditation and Reflection Space for Students with Varying Abilities
Neha Vallabhaneni, BS, OT/s, EL-OTD candidate (mentors, Dr. Diane Smith, Luella Benn)
Presentation Station 7
Improving Outcomes for Patients with Functional Neurological Disorder (FND) Through an Outpatient FND OT Treatment Protocol for the MGH IHP OT CLiPR
Claire Joy Brehm BA, BS, OT/s, EL-OTD candidate (mentors, Dr. Kimberly Erler, Pauline Fiorello)
Presentation Station 8
Implementation and Evaluation of a Mindfulness-Based Occupational Therapy Group for Children with Anxiety
Laura J. Benson, BS, OT/s, EL-OTD candidate (mentor, Dr. Emily Z. Eddy)
Presentation Station 9
Access to Family-centered Occupational Therapy Using Interpreters for Caregiver and Autistic Child: Assessing Treatment Engagement
Jane Lam, BSc, OT/s, EL-OTD candidate (mentor, Dr. Mary Beth Kadlec) Presentation Station 10
Addressing the Feeding Challenges of Infants with NAS/NOWS and their Caregivers at the MGH HOPE Clinic.
Michaela Cavanagh, BA, OT/s, EL-OTD candidate (mentor, Dr. Mary O'Donnell) Presentation Station 11
Technology for Independence and Empowerment: An Assistive Technology Pilot Program Developed for a Health and Human Service Organization
Zachary DeLaney, BS, OT/s, EL-OTD candidate (mentors, Dr. Kevin Berner, Kathleen Catano)
Presentation Station 12
Poster Group 2 3:15-3:40 pm
The Helping Hand Center: Innovative Occupational Therapy Clinical Education in Hand Therapy Within EntryLevel Academic Programs
Nicole Bickhart, OT, CHT, PP-OTD candidate (mentor, Dr. Jessica Asiello) Presentation Station 1
More Than “Just a Little Confused”: An Education-Based Quality Improvement Initiative to Increase Provider Understanding and Confidence with Delirium Care
Melissa Williams, OTR/L, PP-OTD candidate (mentor, Dr. Jessica Asiello)
Presentation Station 2
Perspectives of Caregivers of Children with Disabilities in Jordan on Mindfulness-Based Strategies
Ashley Long, BS, OT/s, EL-OTD candidate (mentors, Dr. Rawan AlHeresh, Dr. Mary Beth Kadlec)
Presentation Station 3
The Use of Inclusive Design to Modify a Library for People with Brain-Based Disabilities.
Elena Cheek, BA, OT/s, EL-OTD candidate (mentors, Dr. Diane Smith, Valerie Fletcher)
Presentation Station 4
Wayfinding: The App-Solute Solution to Inclusive Navigation
Dafna Lewis, BS, OT/s, EL-OTD candidate (mentors, Dr. Diane Smith, Valerie Fletcher)
Presentation Station 5
Development of a Leisure and Empowerment Program for Adults with Traumatic Brain Injury
Caroline Napoli, BS, OT/s, EL-OTD candidate (mentor, Dr. Kimberly Erler)
Presentation Station 6
Little Minds, Big Emotions: Development of Program for Head Start Teachers to Support Social Emotional Skills
Michelle Doucette, BA, OT/s, EL-OTD candidate (mentor, Dr. Emily Eddy)
Presentation Station 7
Fine Motor Promoters: Development of a Program for Head Start Teachers to Support Fine Motor Skills
Lindsay Hart, BS, OT/s, EL-OTD candidate (mentor, Dr. Emily Eddy)
Presentation Station 8
Trauma, Sensory Processing & Behavior: A Social Media Resource for Caregivers
Meghan Clancy, BS, OT/s, EL-OTD candidate (mentor, Dr. Mary O’Donnell)
Presentation Station 9
Development of an Orientation and Home Resource Manual for the Strength After Breast Cancer Program
Ryley McCarron, BS, OT/s, EL- OTD candidate (mentors, Dr. Kathleen Lyons, Dr. Stephen Wechsler)
Presentation Station 10
Enhancing Occupational Therapy Student Learning Experiences Through Peer Facilitation
Varsha Geer, BS, OT/s, EL-OTD candidate (mentor, Dr. Tara Mansour)
Presentation Station 11
Supporting the Use of Digital Voice Assistants as a Cognitive Aid for Individuals with Multiple Sclerosis
Alexandria Lembo, BS, OT/s, EL-OTD candidate (mentors, Dr. Kevin Berner, Julie Blodgett)
Presentation Station 12
Evaluating the Efficacy of a Pediatric ECHO for Competence and Confidence in Occupational Therapists
Yajaira Castillo, BA, OT/s, EL-OTD candidate (mentors, Dr. Sarah McKinnon, Dr. Kate Barlow)
Presentation Station 13
Poster Group 3 3:45-4:10 pm
Integrating Spirituality into Occupational Therapy Education: Strategies to Develop Confidence and Competence in Entry-Level Practice
Camila Llanes, BS, OT/s, EL-OTD candidate (mentors, Dr. Rawan Alheresh, Dr. Regina Doherty)
Presentation Station 1
Magnifying Care for Heart Failure Patients: Addressing Low Vision and LVAD Management
Maggie Newman, BS, OT/s, EL-OTD candidate (mentor, Dr. Jessica Asiello)
Presentation Station 2
The Hand and the Heart: The Power of Grip Strength in Predicting Postoperative Outcomes in LVAD Recipients
Sydney Georgiou, BS, OT/s, EL-OTD candidate (mentors, Dr. Jessica Asiello, Dr. John Wong)
Presentation Station 3
Caring Connections: The Development and Pilot of a Novel Support Initiative for Care Partners of Chronic Stroke Survivors
Alexandra Podell, BSPH, OT/s, EL-OTD candidate (mentor, Dr. Kimberly Erler)
Presentation Station 4
Rebuilding Identity: The Development and Pilot of a Novel Stroke Survivor Support Program
Monica Tran, BS, OT/s, EL-OTD candidate (mentor, Dr. Kimberly Erler)
Presentation Station 5
Power, Privilege, Positionality Education: Knowledge Application by Occupational Therapy Students and Alumni
Jenna Goldman-MacFail, BA, OT/s, EL-OTD candidate (mentors, Dr. Kimberly A. Truong, Dr. Callie Watkins Liu, Dr. Diane L. Smith)
Presentation Station 6
Implementation and Evaluation of a Sensory-Based Mindfulness Occupational Therapy Program to Improve Social Emotional Regulation
Jessica Seto, BS, OT/s, EL-OTD candidate (mentors, Dr. Emily Z. Eddy, Leah Hiller)
Presentation Station 7
Empowering Through Engagement: A Family-Centered Approach Using the Occupational Performance Coding System (OPCS) with Neurodiverse Youth
Kelly Moran, BS, OT/s, EL-OTD candidate (mentor, Dr. Mary Beth Kadlec)
Presentation Station 8
Impact of Developmental Monitoring Using the CDC’s “Learn the Signs. Act Early.” Program on Referrals to Intervention Services in Head Start and Early Head Start Settings in Massachusetts.
Kayla Livingston BS, OT/s, EL-OTD candidate (mentors, Dr. Mary O’Donnell, Dr. Kate Barlow)
Presentation Station 9
Development of a daily fatigue diary as an adjunct support within an evidence-based exercise program for survivors of breast cancer
Anna Blythe, BA, OT/s, EL-OTD candidate (mentors, Dr. Kathleen Lyons, Dr. Stephen Wechsler)
Presentation Station 10
The Impact of Interprofessional Peer Facilitation Experiences on Readiness for Occupational Therapy Practice: A Program Evaluation
Nikki Wexler, BA, OT/s, EL-OTD candidate (mentor, Dr. Midge Hobbs)
Presentation Station 11
Health Literacy for All: A Novel Health Literacy Program Developed for Adults with IDD
Jillian Yamartino, BS, OT/s, EL-OTD candidate (mentors Dr. Kevin Berner, Lisa Macchi)
Presentation Station 12
Sites Mentor/Community Partners:
Eunice Kennedy Shriver Center, UMass Chan Medical School
Harbor Area Early Childhood Services
Harvard-Kent Elementary School
Hiller Therapy
Institute for Human Centered Design
Massachusetts General Hospital
MGH Center for Neurotechnology and Neurorecovery
MGH Lab for Translational Neurorecovery
MGH Center for Belonging and Engagement
MGH HOPE Clinic
MGH Institute of Health Professions – SON Community Mobile Van Services
MGH Institute of Health Professions - OT Center for Learning, Participation, and Rehabilitation
MGH Institute of Health Professions - Office of Justice, Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion
MGH Institute of Health Professions - Office of Student and Alumni Services, Accessibility and Wellness Resources
MGH Institute of Health Professions – Center for Interprofessional Education and Practice
MGH Institute of Health Professions – Supporting and Empowering Neurodiverse Children
Everyday (SENCE) Program/IMPACT Practice Center
Neuro Logic – A Neurodevelopment Center
OT ECHO
Refugee Dream Center
Spaulding Rehabilitation Hospital
Spaulding Rehabilitation Hospital Neurorehabilitation Laboratory
Tedy’s Team Center of Excellence in Stroke Recovery at the MGH Institute of Health Professions
The Boston Home
The Charlestown Coalition
The Kennedy Center
Vinfen
Westwood Public Schools
Faculty Mentors:
Rawan AlHeresh, MScOT, PhD, OTR/L
Jessica Asiello, OT, OTD, OTR
Kevin Berner, OT, OTD, OTR, ATP
Regina F. Doherty, OT, OTD, OTR, FAOTA, FNAP
Emily Z. Eddy, OT, OTD, MS, OTR
Kimberly Erler, OT, PhD, HEC-C, FAOTA
Mary W. Hildebrand, MOT, OT, OTD, OTR
Midge Hobbs, OT, OTD, OTR
Mary Beth Kadlec, OT, ScD, OTR
Catherine Leslie, OT, PhD, OTR
Kathleen D. Lyons, OT, ScD, OTR
Tara Mansour, OT, OTD, MS, OTR
Sarah McKinnon, OT, OTD, OTR, BCPR, MPA, FAOTA, FNAP
Mary O’Donnell, OT, OTD, MS, OTR
Ariel Schwartz, OT, PhD, OTR
Diane L. Smith, OT, PhD, OTR, FAOTA
Kelly Spellman, OT, OTD, MS, OTR
Sunny Winstead, EdD, OTR/L
Stephen Wechsler, PhD, DPT
John Wong, PhD
Staff:
Pauline Fiorello, OT, OTR CBIS
Patricia Peterson, OT, MPH, OTR
Tina Phan
Naba Salahuddin
Rebecca White