Department of Occupational Science and Occupational Therapy

Research Day Friday, November 16, 2018

Eastern Kentucky University13th Annual Research Day

Friday, November 16, 2018Perkins Conference Center

Keynote Speaker:Dr. Elizabeth SkidmoreChair and ProfessorDepartment of Occupational TherapyUniversity of Pittsburgh

Event CommitteePeggy Bowman, Office AssociateMiranda Gay, Administrative AssistantCasey Humphrey, Academic FW CoordinatorChristine Privott, ChairToby Scott-Cross, PTE AdvisorAngelina Smith, OTS, PTE RepresentativeMarissa Visse, OTS, Graduate Assistant

Sponsored ByProud student members of Alpha Zeta Chapter, Pi Theta EpsilonEKU Department of Occupational Science and Occupational Therapy

Complete and print the conference survey to receive a Certificate of Attendance

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Perkins LobbyRegistration, Coffee, Posters, and Lunch

Quads A, B, C, DLunch, Panels, and Papers

Rooms 209 and 210Morning Papers

Program Schedule

Session 1 Morning

8:30 – 9:00 Registration and Coffee9:00 – 9:35 Welcome and Awards9:35 – 10:15 Keynote Speaker10:20 – 10:40 Break and Posters10:45 – 11:30 Panel 1: Quad A/B10:45 – 11:15 Paper 1: Quad C/D11:35 – 12:20 Panel 2: Quad A/B11:35 – 12:05 Paper 2: Room 20911:20 – 12:05 Panel 3: Quad C/D11:35 – 12:05 Paper 3: Room 210

Lunch and Posters

12:30 – 1:30 Lunch and Posters

Session 2 Afternoon

1:35 – 2:20 Panel 4: Quad A/B1:35 – 2:05 Paper 4: Quad C/D2:25 – 3:10 Panel 5: Quad A/B2:10 – 2:40 Paper 5: Quad C/D3:15 – 4:00 Panel 6: Quad A/B2:45 – 3:15 Paper 6: Quad C/D3:20 – 4:05 Panel 7: Quad C/D

3:45 – 4:30 Adjourned and Sign-Out

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AwardsMS in OT Student Awards and Teaching AwardMembership cords to Student Occupational Therapy Association students Graduation cords to Pi Theta Epsilon studentsPi Theta Epsilon Student Thesis AwardFieldwork Educator of the Year AwardKeynote Address: Putting the Occupation Back into Occupational Therapy Research and Applications for Practice

Session 1 MorningPANEL 1: A Qualitative Comparison of Employers’ and Women’s Perceptions of Employability in One Addiction Recovery CenterPaper 1: Understanding the Impact of Hobby Participation on Quality of Life during Cancer Treatment

PANEL 2: Morning Routines of Adults with Chronic Disabilities Using Photo-elicitation: Exploration of Night-time HabitsPaper 2: From Perceiving to Achieving: Experiences of an Adolescent with Autism Spectrum Disorder in a Summer Day Program

PANEL 3: The Effects of Occupation-based Interventions vs. Handwriting Interventions on Children’s HandwritingPaper 3: Living a Full Life after Breast Cancer and its Treatment through Virtual Education and Support

Lunch and PostersPOSTER 1: Facilitating Transitional Success in Higher Education: Autism Spectrum Disorder and the Autonomy-Predictability Paradox

POSTER 2: Parent Perceptions on Mental Health in Youth with Autism: A Retrospective Analysis

Session 2 AfternoonPANEL 4: Client and Healthcare Factors Influencing Hand Therapy Outcomes as Determined by GROC and QuickDASH ScoresPaper 4: Occupational Therapists’ Perceptions and Clinical Reasoning of Splints used in Adults with Neurological Conditions

PANEL 5: The Experience of Breast Cancer Survivors Participating in Important Activities During and After TreatmentPaper 5: Intergenerational Transmission of Cultural Behaviors and Values among a Central Appalachian Folk-Dancing Community

PANEL 6: Locker Olympics: A Transition to Middle School InterventionPaper 6: The Lived Experience of Women Postpartum and its Impact on Occupational Engagement

PANEL 7: Effects of Targeted Teacher Training About OT Roles and Concepts on the Perception of Teacher Skills and OT Collaboration in an Early Childhood Facility

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Eastern Kentucky University Department of Occupational Science and Occupational Therapy

Presents

The 13th Annual Research Day Friday, November 16 , 2018

SPONSORED BY:

The Department of Occupational Science and Occupational Therapy Eastern Kentucky University Proud student members of Alpha Zeta Chapter, Pi Theta Epsilon

8:30 – 9:00 Registration and Coffee

9:00 – 9:30 Welcome and Rewards

9:30 – 9:35 Introduction of Keynote Speaker, Christine Privott, Ph.D, OTRIL

9:35 – 10:15 Keynote Address: Putting the Occupation Back into Occupational Therapy Research and Applications for Practice

Dr. Elizabeth Skidmore, Ph.D, OTRIL, FAOTA, FACRM Chair and Professor Department of Occupational Therapy, University of Pittsburgh

10:20 – 10:40 Break and Posters

Session 1 MorningPOSTERS 10:20 – 10:40 am and 12:30 – 1:30 pm

POSTER 1 LOBBY

Facilitating Transitional Success in Higher Education: Autism Spectrum Disorder and the Autonomy-Predictability Paradox

Lauren Cornett, Taylor Newsome Faculty Mentor: Shirley O’Brien Ph.D., OTR/L, FAOTA

Learning At the end of this presentation, participants will be able to: Objectives: 1. Explore the role of collaboration and a role for occupational therapy services in a higher

education environment. 2. Understand the importance of transition services for high school students with Autism

Spectrum Disorder. Abstract: The transition to college can be difficult as it introduces a greater sense of autonomy and with that, an

increased demand for personal responsibility. This transition is especially challenging for individuals with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) who frequently struggle with social interaction skills as well as executive functions. Transition services for this population are limited and often do not fully prepare the students for the transition into college life. Camp Open Door is a three-day overnight camp exposing rising high school juniors & seniors with ASD to a campus environment. Collaborative planning in preparation for the camp included discussions about college life, student well-being, & time management. OT student and camp participant reflections were captured using survey research methods. Data demonstrated a central theme noting the tension between participant desire for increased autonomy and the value of daily routine predictability. Implications for future transitional programming are identified.

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POSTER 2 LOBBY Parent Perceptions on Mental Health in Youth with Autism: A

Retrospective Analysis Anna Balassa, Lauren Chapman Faculty Mentor: Shirley O’Brien, PhD, OTR/L, FAOTA

Learning At the end of this presentation, participants will be able to: Objectives: 1. Describe common mental health challenges in youth with autism spectrum disorder 2. Explore the effect of self-regulation on mental health outcomes for youth with autism

spectrum disorder 3. Discuss parent perceptions of mental health, social engagement and self-regulation

challenges in youth with autism spectrum disorder

Abstract: Youth with autism spectrum disorders (ASD) present with challenges in social skills and executive functioning, which leads to unmet self-regulation and social engagement needs. Recent studies have revealed the high prevalence of mental health conditions in adults with ASD. In order to prevent the effects of these conditions in adulthood, it is important to consider the social engagement issues and self-regulation within mental health functioning of youth with ASD. This poster will describe parent perceptions of mental health, social engagement issues, and self-regulation of children and adolescents with ASD who participated in a community-based social skills group. Patterns of parent perceptions will be explored through analysis of quantitative data gathered using the Youth Outcome Questionnaire. Implications for future programming are suggested.

PANELS AND PAPERS10:45 – 11:30 PANEL 1 Quad A/B A Qualitative Comparison of Employers’ and Women’s Perceptions of

Employability in One Addiction Recovery Center Haley Boblitt, Ashley Byers, Courtney Conyers, Artemis Flores, Shaina Goode, Brooke Gregory, Hannah

Miniard, Caitlyn Nuckolls ,Hannah Saylor, Marissa Visse Faculty Mentor: Christine Privott, PhD, OTR/L

Learning At the end of this presentation, participants will be able to: Objectives: 1. Understand qualitative employability data looking at women of one residential addiction recovery

center who have a history of substance abuse, and employers’ perspectives. 2. Identify and understand the Occupational Therapy Practice Framework domain of work for this

population. 3. More fully understand a qualitative methods research approach in one community-based, residential

addiction recovery center. Abstract: The primary research objective of the study is to describe the issue of employability of the women of the

Liberty Place House of Recovery for Women (Liberty Place) and employers’ perceptions of the women’s employability following participation in an on-site job fair. The primary outcome of the study is to compare employers’ perceptions with the women’s perceptions of employability to more fully understand the likelihood of gaining employment. The research methodology was a qualitative, instrumental case study approach. The research team conducted semi-structured interviews with nine women residents and four employer representatives after the student-led job fair. Data analysis was conducted using open and axial coding and thematic analysis. The results provide insight into Liberty Place program outcomes and ultimately contribute to a greater understanding of the women and employers perceptions of employability – an occupational therapy practice framework domain.

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10:45 – 11:15 PAPER 1 Quad C/D Understanding the Impact of Hobby Participation on Quality of Life

during Cancer Treatment Bethany Keuter Faculty Mentor: Julie Baltisberger, PhD, OTR/L

Learning At the end of this presentation, participants will be able to: Objectives: 1. Identify and understand the long-term effects current breast cancer treatments have on breast cancer survivors’. 2. Recognize the benefits of regular hobby participation has on overall quality of life. 3. Learn about the findings of how individuals with breast cancer used hobbies during cancer

treatment and after to enhance overall quality of life. Abstract: Breast cancer is the most common form of cancer diagnosed for women today. According to the Susan G.

Komen organization, approximately 266,120 women will be diagnosed with breast cancer in 2018 alone. Survival rates are increasing as treatments continue to be improved. Side effects during breast cancer treatment often lead to major changes in occupational engagement from the beginning, requiring individuals to shift how they use their time. During periods of illness, individuals may consider occupations such as play and leisure as less important than those viewed to be necessities to daily function such as ADLs, IADLs, and work. This qualitative study examines how participation in leisure pursuits and hobbies may increase quality of life during cancer treatment for women with breast cancer. Implications for occupational therapy practice will be discussed.

11:35-12:20 PANEL 2 Quad A/B Morning Routines of Adults with Chronic Disabilities using Photo-

elicitation: Exploration of Night-Time Habits Brian Arcement, Bailey Bare, Lexie Clay, Dakota Gowins, Mallory Osborne, Lexandra Overby, Katie Pippen,

Kristen Ritchie, Katie Walters Faculty Mentor: MaryEllen Thompson, PhD, OTR/L

Learning At the end of this presentation, participants will be able to: Objectives: 1. Describe the habits done at night that impact morning routines for those with chronic disabilities. 2. Articulate basic differences between the morning routines of persons with and without chronic disabilities. 3. Apply concepts of morning routines to their occupational therapy practice.

Abstract: The purpose of this qualitative research was to examine night time habits that impact the morning routines of individuals’ with chronic disabilities in continuation of an earlier study. Nine adults with chronic disabilities were recruited by the student researchers. Participant-generated photographs were used to elicit interviews. Interviews were transcribed and reviewed first for themes new to this year’s data and then for comparison to the previously identified characteristics using qualitative cross-case analysis. The following characteristics of morning routines were identified in the previous years: Activities, Objects, Temporal, Context, Motivation, and Pleasurable Discussion of Activities this year led to a change in categorization of activities from ADLs/IADLs to Medical/Health Care, Basic Care and Other Common Activities to better highlight the difference between the morning routines of those with and without with chronic disabilities. Literature was searched and reviewed for support of findings. Implications for occupational therapy practice will be discussed.

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11:35 – 12:05 PAPER 2 Room # 209 From Perceiving to Achieving: Experiences of an Adolescent with Autism

Spectrum Disorder in a Summer Day Program Spencer Hammond Faculty Mentor: Shirley O’Brien, Ph.D., OTR/L, FAOTA

Learning At the end of this presentation, participants will be able to: Objectives: 1. Appreciate challenges and opportunities for adolescent community programs for individuals

with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). 2. Explore perceptions of engagement in a community program from multiple stakeholders.

Abstract: Literature describing the experiences of adolescents and their families with summer day-programs is scarce. This study sought to reveal such experiences from one individual participating in a summer program, HorseAbility, in which individuals with disabilities interact with each other through horticulture activities, child directed activities, therapeutic riding, and other activities involving horses. Interviews were conducted with an adolescent diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder, his parent, a staff member of the summer day program, and the therapeutic riding instructor. Observation data was also collected. The interviews were transcribed and coded using an inductive approach. Two major themes were identified including, perception is critical to adolescent experiences and the just right challenge’s role for adolescent engagement and memory building. Suggestions for future program development are included to support occupational engagement.

11:20 – 12:05 PANEL 3 Quad C/D The Effects of Occupation-Based Interventions vs. Handwriting

Interventions on Children’s Handwriting Kristen Bach, Marissa Cupp, Alicia Garland, Morgan Hanna, Katelynn Harwood, Mitchell Hollander, Haley

Rohleder, Jade Taylor, Kaitlyn Todd, Laura Williams Faculty Mentors: Jennifer Hight, , OTD, OTR/L; Skubik-Peplaski, PhD, OTR/L, FAOTA

Learning At the end of this presentation, participants will be able to: Objectives: 1. The participant will demonstrate knowledge about occupation-based vs. handwriting

interventions effects on children’s handwriting. 2. The participant will comprehend the impact of intervention based learning on graduate

students and how it contributes to clinical success. 3. The participant will understand the benefits of preparatory activities to increase regulation,

attention, and occupational engagement.

Abstract: Remarkably, 10-34% of school-aged children do not master handwriting (Engelsman, Niemeijer, & van Galen, 2001). This study compared the effects of occupation-based interventions and handwriting interventions on handwriting. Nine children participated ages 5- 10 presenting with incoordination, sensory processing deficits, perceptual deficits, or developmental disability. This mixed methods study used a sequential explanatory design, with a 3-week intervention with pre/post testing and 13-week follow up was implemented. Four children engaged in occupation-based interventions at On the Move in Lexington, KY, and five engaged in handwriting interventions at Brighter Futures in Somerset, KY. Assessments included: The Print Tool, The Test of Visual Motor Skills, and The Test of Visual Perceptual Skills. Both interventions revealed improvements in components of handwriting and occupational performance. Occupational therapy students reported increased confidence in clinical reasoning, critical thinking and administering and interpreting assessments, while the children demonstrated improved fine motor coordination and prehension skills.

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11:35 – 12:05 PAPER 3 Room # 210 Living a Full Life after Breast Cancer and its Treatment through Virtual

Education and Support Dee Ann Rucker McNeily, OT/L, CHT Faculty Mentor: Anne Fleischer, PhD, MPH, OT/L, CLT-LANA

Learning At the end of this presentation, participants will be able to: Objectives: 1. Gain an understanding for the need of survivorship plans and the potential impact they have

on long-term outcomes for breast cancer survivors. 2. Appreciate how virtual education and support can help meet the survivorship needs of rural

dwelling breast cancer survivors.

Abstract: Within this presentation, a review of breast cancer survivorship, specifically the need for specific support groups in rural areas will be provided. This topic is relevant because the prognosis and survival rate continues to improve; therefore, the need for additional support, education and services to address the secondary effects of the cancer treatment is needed. Research supports that attending education and support groups has helped to reduce symptoms of depression, fear, and anxiety, improve coping skills and decision-making skills, as well as increase healthy behaviors such as exercise and proper nutrition. Unfortunately, many breast cancer survivors in rural Kentucky will not receive this information and support due to transportation, finances and/or, or time. A virtual education and support group may eliminate some of these barriers and allow women in rural areas to receive education and support.

Lunch12:30 – 1:30 LUNCH AND POSTER VIEWING

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Session 2 Afternoon1:35 pm – 4:05 pm

1:35 – 2:20 PANEL 4 Quad A/B Client and Healthcare Factors Influencing Hand Therapy Outcomes as

Determined by GROC and QuickDASH Scores Autumn Baisden, Hayley DeCandia, Caroline Durstock, Chris Hannick, Glenn Hurst, Darren Loveday, J.T. Lear-

Phillips, Herve Akakpo, Tyler Ward Faculty Mentor: Cindy Hayden, D.H.Ed.,OTR/L, CHT

Learning At the end of this presentation, participants will be able to: Objectives: 1. Determine if hand therapy improved clients’ functional outcomes as measured by Global Rate

Of Change and QuickDASH scores. 2. Determine what client factors (age, gender, left/right upper extremity affected or both, and

location of injury such as shoulder, elbow, wrist, fingers, or thumb) affected hand therapy outcomes for upper extremity clients.

3. Determine what healthcare factors (surgery vs non-surgery, total number of visits, type of insurance coverage, receiving treatment from OT/PT/OTS, and discharge status) affected hand therapy outcomes for upper extremity clients.

Abstract: Objective: The purpose of this study is to examine client and healthcare factors and their affects on hand therapy outcomes (Global Rate of Change and Quick Disability of the Arm Shoulder and Hand scores).

Method: A quantitative retrospective cohort study was conducted with 171 participants having UE conditions who received hand therapy treatment. Data was collected in a Kentucky clinic over a 6-month period, then coded, and analyzed using statistical methods, SPSS version 24.

Results: The majority of clients received 1 to 15 hand therapy visits. GROC scores increased an average of 1.42 points on a -7 to +7 scale. On a percentage scale of 0-100, QuickDASH scores increased significantly with an average of 32.29%, twice the change of clinical significance.

Conclusion: Multiple different client and healthcare factors influenced hand therapy outcomes as measured by the GROC and QuickDASH. Further research in this area is warranted to expand the evidence base..

1:35 – 2:05 PAPER 4 Quad C/D Occupational Therapists’ Perceptions and Clinical Reasoning of Splints

Used in Adults with Neurological Conditions Yichen Jiang Faculty Mentor: Renne Causey-Upton, PhD, OTR/L

Learning At the end of this presentation, participants will be able to: Objectives: 1. Describe current occupational therapy trends in splinting for individuals with neurological

conditions. 2. Describe occupational therapy practitioners’ perceptions of the effectiveness of splints for

individuals with neurological conditions. 3. Understand practitioners’ clinical reasoning process and confidence levels for making/

prescribing splints for individuals with neurological conditions.

Abstract: Using splints for upper extremity functional improvement in neurologically impaired patients is a common practice among occupational therapists despite inadequate evidence to support this intervention. The popularity of splints among rehabilitation practitioners appears to support perceived usefulness for individuals with neurological conditions. This mixed-method study aims to address the gap in the

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research regarding occupational therapists’ perceptions of current neurological splinting trends, perceived effectiveness of splinting, their rationale for splinting, and confidence in splinting. Semi-structured interviews were conducted with four occupational therapists across the United States. Participants expressed that clinical reasoning guided their decision making regarding splinting. Splinting choices were further impacted by perceived effectiveness, available resources, and confidence levels of individual therapists. A 42-item online questionnaire was developed and administered to occupational therapists who practice with neurologically impaired populations. The quantitative data revealed that the majority of participants considered splinting to be moderately effective for neurologically impaired individuals.

2:25 – 3:10 PANEL 5 Quad A/B The Experience of Breast Cancer Survivors Participating in Important

Activities During and After Treatment Zachariah Class, Leah Gill, Anne Grisham, Elvalina Howard, Miranda Massey, Merrideth Orsini, Jeremy

Parsons, Jared Raymer, Chelsea Weckbach, Robin Wildhaber Faculty Mentor: Anne Fleischer, PhD, MPH, OT/L, CLT-LANA

Learning At the end of this presentation, participants will be able to: Objectives: 1. Describe upper body impairments, psychological and cognitive changes, kinesiophobia, and

stress after breast cancer diagnosis and treatment. 2. Describe common themes that a sample of survivors with ER positive breast cancer

experienced at the end of radiation, three months after treatment and three-four years after treatment.

Abstract: Purpose: We investigated ER-hormone positive breast cancer survivors’ experiences resuming activities that are important to them three to four years after treatment. Methods: Four survivors between the ages of 41 and 60 with Stage I, II, or III breast cancer who had been treated consecutively with surgery, chemotherapy, and radiation therapy were recruited for the study. Three semi-structure interviews were completed with each participant: after radiation therapy, 3 months post-treatment and 3-4-years post-treatment. Analysis: Thematic analysis was completed on each of the transcripts. Results Findings from the analysis will be presented and related to current literature within breast cancer survivorship.

2:10 – 2:40 PAPER 5 Quad C/D Intergenerational Transmission of Cultural Behaviors and Values among a

Central Appalachian Folk-Dancing Community Wendy Price Faculty Mentor: Dr. Mary Ellen Thompson, PhD, OTR/L

Learning At the end of this presentation, participants will be able to: Objectives: 1. Describe the values and behaviors transmitted from generation to generation in a folk-dance

community in eastern Kentucky

Abstract: The purpose of this pilot mini-ethnographic study is to describe the intergenerational transmission of cultural behaviors and values among a folk-dance community in eastern Kentucky. Across Appalachia there are a network of communities who actively embrace the preservation of regional cultural traditions, including folk dancing. According to Connor (2000), the differentiation between folk dance and other styles of movement lies in the purpose of the activity, and that “while much of folk dance is traditional, it is also living cultural behavior, with a character that reflects people and their world” (2000, p. 75). In such communities, generativity is fostered as multiple generations engage with one another in a context providing recreational movement that supports physical, mental, and social well-being across the lifespan.

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3:15 – 4:00 PANEL 6 Quad A/B Locker Olympics: A Transition to Middle School Intervention Austin Maggard, Angelina Smith, Madison Stolt, Emily Nalley, Morgan Knight, Stephanie Schmidthuber,

Hannah Messer,Elizabeth Knipp Faculty Mentor: Julie Baltisburger, PhD, OTR/L

Learning At the end of this presentation, participants will be able to: Objectives: 1. Describe psychosocial and organizational challenges for transition to middle school for sixth

grade students 2. Describe the link of executive function and management and organization of materials,

demonstrating backpack awareness for sixth grade students. 3. Evaluate the effectiveness of a middle school transition program focused on executive

function on student perceptions of transition to sixth grade.

Abstract: Transition to middle school can be a stressful time for sixth grade students (Bailey, Giles & Rogers, 2015). Students express difficulty and anxiety in managing lockers, textbooks, and ergonomically safe ways of carrying materials. In this study, we evaluated an intervention called “Locker Olympics” in order to help sixth grade students with a variety of new tasks for management of materials and organization to ensure academic success to reduce adverse psychosocial experiences. The intervention consisted of: lock combination practice and races, locker organization, proper ergonomics of carrying backpacks, and locker and hallway etiquette. Students were administered a quantitative survey prior to intervention followed by the same survey after intervention. A subset of participants were interviewed. Results will be described and recommendations made to provide suggestions for best practices for helping students transition to middle school.

2:45 – 3:15 PAPER 6 Quad C/D The Lived Experience of Women Postpartum and Its Impact on

Occupational Engagement Courtney Watkins Faculty Mentor: Jennifer Hight, OTD, OTR/L

Learning At the end of this presentation, participants will be able to: Objectives: 1. Identify factors within women’s birthing experiences that can impact their daily routines

postpartum. 2. Identify how women’s postpartum experience impacts their daily routines. 3. Understand women’s postpartum lived experiences.

Abstract: This qualitative study, using a convenience sample, explores a woman’s birthing experience and the influence it has on her postpartum occupations. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (2017) listed almost four million births that occurred during 2016 in the United States, showing that almost four million women occupations were impacted during their postpartum experience. Current literature explores childbirth options and evidence-based approaches for care of an infant such as kangaroo care and breastfeeding, but there is little to no research on women’s birthing experiences and its impact on daily routines. This presentation will reveal themes related to postpartum experiences and the impact on occupations for women who have given birth in the last six months. Implications for occupational therapy practice, and further research will be discussed.

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3:20 – 4:05 PANEL 7 Quad C/D Effects of Targeted Teacher Training About OT Roles and Concepts on the

Perception of Teacher Skills and OT Collaboration in an Early Childhood Facility

Michaela Gibson, Caitlyn Hemmer, Sean Kratchman, Marissa Lopez, Brandi McKinney, Keisha Mimes, Taylor Royse, Laken Tackett

Faculty Mentor: Leslie Hardman, OTD, OTR/L

Learning At the end of this presentation, participants will be able to: Objectives: 1. Understand the value of clinical OT collaboration with teachers in an early childhood facility

and any changes on their collaborative relationships. 2. Identify the current factors that facilitate or hinder interprofessional participation among early

childhood teachers and occupational therapists. 3. Understand how Teacher Training Sessions impacted the ability of early childhood teachers to

meet developmental concerns and collaborate with the Occupational Therapists to meet the needs of their students.

Abstract: Communication and collaboration are important aspects in the interprofessional relationships between teachers and occupational therapists in an early childhood setting. In this mixed method study, direct training to early childhood teachers was conducted to support their collaborative roles with clinical occupational therapists serving their students and to enable them to apply general occupational therapy (OT) and developmental approaches in their classrooms. Researchers used pre and post surveys to discover occupational therapist and early childhood teacher perceptions of collaboration, as well as teacher perceptions of targeted training in general OT classroom strategies. The results provide insights to the perceptions of early childhood teachers understanding of the role of OT and implementation of general OT strategies in their classroom.

3:45 – 4:30 Adjourned and Sign-out

Complete and print the conference survey to receive a Certificate of Attendance

at link below by December 16, 2018.

The department will not have access to cetrtificates after this date.

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Research Day is an annual event for the Department of Occupational Science and Occupational Therapy at Eastern Kentucky University. It features student posters and presentations from students in the following programs: Occupational Science, Occupational Therapy, post-professional Doctorate in Occupational Therapy and PhD students from the collaborative UK-EKU program in Rehabilitation Sciences. Each year a speaker of distinction delivers a keynote speech to open the day. The event meets Department and student needs for a venue to present research as well as disseminating current evidence to area fieldwork educators and practitioners.

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