Saturday, October 14

11:45am - 12:45pm

1 - Staff Training on Disability Awareness in Museum Settings: A Scoping Review

Jennifer Fortuna, PhD, OTR/L

Co-Presenters:

J. Dean, OTS

Holly Fry, OTS

Samantha Ross, OTS

Disability awareness training is an important component of accessibility practices in museums. Problems occur when staff do not know how to interact with museum visitors with disabilities (MVWD). This scoping review summarizes research on disability awareness training and identifies gaps in the literature. Nine articles met the inclusion criteria. Themes included benefits of training, and perspectives of MVWD and staff. Gaps in the literature and suggestions for improvement were summarized. All museum staff need disability awareness training. Occupational therapists, local community organizations, and MVWD are underutilized resources. Future research should ensure all stakeholders are included in the decision-making process.

2 - Exploring Best Practices for Recruiting and Supporting Individuals of Hispanic Descent with Disabilities

Karol Guerrero, BScOT (Col), OTD-S

The literature exposes difficulties based on the intersectionality of ethnicity and disability that can impact the ability of Hispanics with disabilities to participate in meaningful employment. In Colorado, the state where the capstone project will be developed, the unemployment rate for the Hispanic population living with a disability is 10.3 percent. This data must be considered by stakeholders who are committed to enhance access to meaningful employment for individuals with a disability such as the Ram Scholars project at CSU. The project has the potential to assist minority groups, including Hispanics. Through collaboration with an OTD student from Duke University, the program will develop a series of training sessions for educators to support their practices when assisting Hispanics with disabilities and their families in preparing for meaningful employment opportunities.

3 - Self-Determination Theory in Pediatric Occupational Therapy: A Scoping Review

Melissa R. Mattner, MS, OTR/L

Co-Presenters

Jennifer Fortuna, PhD, OTR/L

Nathan Fahrnbach, OTS

Annie Fox, OTS

Aileen Mateo, OTS

This poster presentation explores the concepts of SDT (autonomy, relatedness, and competence) and how this is currently utilized in occupational therapy practice. A scoping review was completed to identify themes and gaps within the literature. Twenty-one articles met the inclusion criteria. Themes that were identified in existing research included 1) strategies to promote SDT principles, 2) the perspective of the child as perceived by the family or occupational therapist, and 3) increasing child engagement and motivation in therapy. Literature gaps include a need for outcome measures, child-only perspectives, strategies for children and families, the development of protocols, and condition-specific research.

4 - Sensory-Based Intervention in School-Based Occupational Therapy: A Scoping Review

Heather Watt, OTD, OTR/L

Co-Presenters

Grace Cox, OTS

Meghan DeHerrera, OTS

Siena Podgorny, OTS

Dysfunction in sensory processing can make it challenging for children to succeed in school. School-based occupational therapy services address dysfunction through sensory-based interventions. This study summarizes existing research supporting use of sensory-based interventions and identifies gaps in the literature. A scoping review framework was used to search seven databases. Nineteen articles met the criteria for this study. Major themes include the impact of sensory-based interventions on classroom participation and engagement, and efficacy of treatment methods. Gaps in the literature include long-term effects and specificity of interventions. OT services must consider the intricacies of the child-environment interaction. Additional research is needed.

5 - How Occupational Therapists are Incorporating Information and Communication Technology into Treatment with Older Adults: A Scoping Review

Victoria Hibler, OTD, OTR/L, ATP, CBIS

Co-Presenters

Ellen Martinson, OTS

Emma Rice, COTA/L, OTS

Jamie Tucker, OTS

Use of information and communication technology (ICT) during everyday occupations is growing in the older adult population. ICT can improve occupational performance in ADLs and IADLs such as social participation and medication management. This scoping review summarized existing research on ICT in OT interventions and identified knowledge gaps in the literature. Five databases were searched using a scoping review methodological framework. Twenty-three articles were included in this study. Results summarize differences in participant characteristics, ICT devices, and outcome measures. When incorporating ICT into interventions, consideration must be given to age-related deficits, perceptions of technology, and access to devices.

6 - Extended Reality Interventions for Upper Extremity Rehabilitation in Post-Stroke Clients: A Scoping Review

Carla Wilhite, OTD, OTR/L

Co-Presenters

Francis Ebding, OTS

Malcolm Seibel, OTS

Kori Holub, OTS

This study summarized existing research on extended reality (XR) technology for upper extremity (UE) rehabilitation post-stroke and identified gaps in the literature. A scoping review framework was used to search six databases. Twenty-nine articles met inclusion criteria. Findings identified specific types of XR technology, adjunct treatments, and outcome measures. Themes included changes in ADL and motor function, and feasibility of XR interventions. Knowledge gaps included long-term effects of XR, standardized outcome measures, and XR as an adjunct treatment. Findings from the study show mixed results on the effectiveness of XR for UE rehabilitation. Additional research is warranted.

7 - OT’s Role in Lymphedema

Michaela McClain, OTAS

Lymphedema occurs when lymphatic vessels are impaired or removed and therefore cannot drain properly. This leads to a build up of fluid that typically presents as edema in the extremities. Oftentimes, this can be a complication from breast cancer and/or mastectomies. While lymphedema is not curable, occupational therapy practitioners can be qualified to help in the management of symptoms. Interventions may include skin care, exercise, manual lymphatic drainage, and compression of affected extremities.

8 - Group Therapy Session for Individuals with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities

Joanna Wittig, OTAS

Co-Presenter

Rebecca Bentley Smith, OTAS

Students from PCC co-led group therapy sessions at Pueblo Diversified Industries as part of their Mental Health Applications to OT course in the spring. Joanna and Rebecca led a time management activity that they developed called "How We Spend our Time in a Day." The goals for the 30 min session were: to develop awareness of the different ways we spend our time; to identify and prioritize what’s important to us; and to understand how spending our time can affect how we feel. Through discussion and a hands-on activity, group members personalized daily planners and reflected on what was important to them.

9 - Multicentric Carpotarsal Osteolysis: A Brief Glance at an Ultra Rare Disease

Laura Fusaro, OTAS

Multicentric Carpotarsal Osteolysis is an ultra-rare disease that currently affects less than 50 people worldwide, one of them a young child from Boulder, CO. There is no cure, and very little research has gone into this disease. It is characterized by a mutation on the MafB gene, causing aggressive skeletal breakdown, especially in the carpal and tarsal bones, and often results in renal failure. As the disease progresses, those affected experience decreased range of motion, which can even inhibit the ability to walk, and ever-decreasing joint stability as carpal and tarsal bones eventually diminish to nothing.

10 - Healthy Aging and Occupational Therapy: Sexuality in Older Adults

Ellie Hahn, OTS

Sexual activity is an ADL, and functional ADL performance promotes quality of life. Due to social stigma, older adults are discouraged from engaging in sexual activity. As a result, many feel as though they are unable to discuss concerns about sexuality with their healthcare providers. Many of the sexual conditions experienced by older adults can be resolved with appropriate intervention. During this poster presentation, we will discuss the health benefits of safe sexual participation for older adults. I will offer intervention approaches to promote sexuality, followed with education on the PLISSIT model for facilitation of discussions on sexual activity.