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Welcome

Wallace Boeve, EdD, PA-C, DFAAPA, Dean, College of Health Sciences

Retrospective Review of a Sensory-Motor Intensive Occupational Therapy Program for Children with Neurodevelopmental Disorders

Presenters: Claire Stogdill, Jaice Johnsen, Brooklyn Dvorsky

Mentor: Dr. Jordan Bell, OTD, OTR/L, BCP

Contributor: Dr. Danielle Hubby, OTD, OTR/L, CEIM, Pro-Cert1, IMH-E

1. Identify the effectiveness of a 12-week sensory-motor intensive occupational therapy program on improving sensory processing skills in children with neurodevelopmental concerns.
2. Explain the correlation of sensory-motor intensive sessions with age, gender, race, and primary medical diagnosis.
3. Describe the clinical implications for occupational therapists who conduct sensory-motor intensive therapy.

A Systematic Review: Effectiveness of Occupational Therapy Interventions in Improving Diabetes Self-Management Among Adults with Type 2 Diabetes

Presenters: Rylan Allison, Elsie Gustafson, Olivia Jacobs, Htay Meh

Mentor: Dr. Diana Feldhacker, PhD, OTD, OTR/L, BCPR

1. Explain the current state of research evidence for occupational therapy self-management interventions for individuals with type 2 diabetes mellitus.
2. Apply findings from this systematic review to support effective and evidence-based self-management interventions for individuals with type 2 diabetes.
3. Describe the role of occupational therapy in improving self-management routines for individuals with type 2 diabetes mellitus.

Fieldwork Educators’ Perspectives of a Professional Development Assessment in Preparing Students for Level II Fieldwork

Presenters: Jocelyn Timmerman, Hadyn Miller, MacKenzie Holtman

Mentor: Dr. Kelsee Hove, OTD, OTR/L, CBIS, DR

1. Apply the study findings to the effectiveness of the Professional Development Assessment in preparing students for Level II fieldwork.
2. Analyze qualitative themes related to professionalism, including responsiveness to feedback, student growth, and interprofessional collaboration.
3. Identify which essential and affective skills were rated highest and lowest in preparedness.
4. Interpret Level II fieldwork educators’ perceptions of the overall effectiveness of the Professional Development Assessment in preparing students for Level II fieldwork.

The Relationship Between Personality and the Willingness to Admit Uncertainty Among Occupational Therapy Practitioners

Presenters: Paige Richard, Monica Olson, Ashley Kindley, Heidi Machin

Mentor: Dr. Nicole Kuhl, OTD, OTR/L, CBI

1. Describe the willingness of OTPs to admit uncertainty and the correlation to personality traits.
2. Describe how OTP handles situations of uncertainty.
3. Explain study parameters, results, strengths, and limitations.
4. Identify the implications of the study's outcomes for occupational therapy practice.

Effectiveness of Adaptive Wellness Programs for Individuals with Acquired Neurological Injury

Presenters: Bailee Alberts, Macy Muller, Ashley Telleen, Jaci Whitten

Mentor: Dr. Darby Kyler, OTD, OTR/L, CBIS

Contributor: Emily Theisen, OTR/L

1. Describe the purpose of adaptive wellness programming in an inpatient rehabilitation setting.
2. Evaluate the preliminary effects of an adaptive wellness program for improving self-efficacy and physical biomarkers for patients with acquired neurological conditions.
3. Demonstrate knowledge of future implications within occupational therapy practice.

Effect of Prefabricated Orthoses on Pain and Weight-Bearing Capacity for Conservatively Managed TFCC Injuries: A Pilot Study

Presenters: Jack Fuchs, Abigail Blum, Riley Ericson

Mentor: Dr. David Plutschack, OTD, OTR/L, BCPR, CLT, CEASI

1. Analyze the structure and function of the TFCC and the purpose of commonly used prefabricated orthoses for TFCC injuries as they relate to the current study.
2. Describe the purpose and methodology of this study compared to previous literature for prefabricated orthoses for conservatively managed TFCC injuries.
3. Evaluate results related to the effectiveness of the WristWidget®️ and Bullseye WristBand™️ for pain reduction and weight-bearing capacity for conservatively managed TFCC injuries.

Phenomenological Exploration of Therapist Experience in the Mobile Therapy Model

Presenters: Stephanie Magner, Maggie McDermott, Joaquin Chavez-Martinez 

Mentor(s): Dr. Kay Rudnitsky, OTD, OTR/L, CLT and Dr. Diana Feldhacker, PhD, OTD, OTR/L, BCP

1. Identify the three main themes that emerged from this research.
2. Identify the common benefits and challenges of mobile therapy regarding job satisfaction.
3. Describe the implications of this qualitative research study.