2023 Archive

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Program Evaluation of Santa Teresa West Coast Martial ArtsMegan Yee, OT/s and Mary Barnes, OT, OTD
Advancing Equity in Treatment of Kidney Disease Among Older Hispanic Populations: Decision Aid for Renal Therapy-Spanish (DART-S)Angie Velásquez, OT/s, Thalia Porteny PhD, MSc, Kristen Kennefick, MA, Mary K. Lynch, Keren Ladin, PhD, MsC
Meditation for Adults with Fibromyalgia: Does Virtual Reality Improve Outcomes?Aliza Spielman, OT/s, Robert Edwards, PhD, Nancy A. Baker, ScD, MPH, OTR, FAOTA
A Patient-Centered Approach to Communicating Incidentally Discovered Silent Cerebrovascular DiseaseJulia Siegel B.S.Ed., OTD/s, Kristen Kennefick MA, Makenna Law, Keren Ladin PhD, MSc
Maximizing Inclusive Recreation at Club Rec: Implementation & EvaluationCarlene Scaravaglione, OT/s & Ryan Whitney, OT, OTD, OTR, MA
High Intensity Exercise Program to Improve Self-Regulation and Functional Outcomes in Children with Sensory Processing Challenges: A Delphi StudyAnna Ross OT/s, Amy Wheadon OT, OTD, CPT, Margaret Morris OT, OTD, BCP
Feedback Expectations of Level II Fieldwork Students and Fieldwork EducatorsElizabeth R. Perrone, OT/s
Dr. Meredith Grinnell, OT, OTD, OTR
The Evaluation of the Effectiveness of an Original Online Mindfulness Group for Women with Migraines and Menopause at an Integrative Health ClinicAlexis Parent, OT/s
Mentors: Meredith Beaton-Starr, OT & Augusta Hixon Polhemus, OT, OTD
Developing a Comprehensive Guiding Manual for OT Fieldwork at New England Disabled SportsHannah Okonsky, OT/s
Mentors: Janet Curran Brooks, Ed.D, OT & Jason Lafontaine, NEDS Program Manager
SOTA Buddy Revamp: Needs Assessment of Tufts OT Department’s SOTA Buddy SystemCarolyn Nguyen, OT/s, Margaret Morris, OTD, OT, BCP
Creating Outreach Material to Address Barriers to Participation in Adaptive Sports at New England Disabled SportsMayah Haidar, OT/s, Sarah Skeels, MPH Editor: Mary Barnes, OTD
Evaluating the Impact of Immersive Virtual Reality in an Inpatient Rehabilitation HospitalAnna Leffler OT/s, Kimberly Van Daley MS, PT, & Nancy Baker OT, ScD, MPH, FAOTA
Mindfulness Staff Training: A Training Focused on Mindfulness for Adults with Intellectual DisabilitiesErin Kunkler, OT/s, Mary Alicia Barnes, OT, OTD, Taylor Whitcomb, M.S., BCBA
Developing and Implementing Outreach Strategies to Increase Participation in Adaptive Sports New England ProgrammingDaniele Klein OT/s, Sarah Skeels MPH, and Joe Walsh, President of Adaptive Sports New England
Follow-up: Utilization and outcomes of a clinical-academic community of practice with school-based occupational therapists to support implementation of evidence-
based/evidence-informed practices
Christine Kim, OT/s & Margaret Morris, OT, OTD, BCP
Situating Trauma-Informed Care Application Within the Curriculum to Ensure Knowledge, Confidence, and Competence as Entry-Level PractitionersMollie Keyser OT/s Mary Alicia Barnes, OT, OTD
Pilot Curriculum Development for Student-Athletes Experiencing Collegiate Athletic RetirementMaureen Kennedy, OT/s
Mentors: Janet Curran Brooks, Ed.D, OT & Chet Hesson, Ed.D
Substance Use as an Occupation: Advancing Knowledge and Advocacy Skills Among
Healthcare Providers
Hailey Pister OT/s
Peer Collaborators: Sienna Carpenter OT/s and Sami Basnet OT/s
Faculty Mentor: Dr. Beth Marfeo PhD, MPH, OTR
Evidence-Based Online Mindfulness Resource Database: Calmer ChoiceOlivia Sabol, OT/s
Mentors: Katelyn Loring, OT, OTD, and Fiona Jensen, OT
Creating a More Inclusive and Culturally Sensitive Professional Development Monitor (PDM) Emma O’Malley OT/s,  Meredith Grinnell OT, OTD, & Mary Alicia Barnes OT, OTD
Usability of SPAN for Adolescents with Social Anxiety Incorporating Pet DogsEmily Machado, OT/s, B.S., Gary Bedell, OT, PhD, Zachary Gould, OT/s, M.S., Nicole Porter, OT, OTD, Megan Mueller, PhD
Alternative Access Gaming on Mobile TechnologyMadison Dubé-Adams OT/s, Jennifer Buxton OTR/L, ATP, MAT & Loren McMahon OTD, OTR/L, ATP
Potential effects of SPAN for adolescents with social anxiety incorporating pet dogsZachary Gould, OT/s, MS, Gary Bedell, PhD, OT, Emily Machado OT/s, Nicole Porter, OT, OTD, & Megan Mueller, PhD
Understanding shared decision-making (SDM) experiences and preferences for engagement among older adults with chronic kidney disease (CKD)Kristina Gonzales OT/s Faculty mentor: Keren Ladin, PhD, MSC
Coordinating, Facilitating, and Evaluating Group Programming at New England Disabled SportsCatie Silvestri, OT/s, Sarah Everhart Skeels, MPH, Jason Lafontaine, NEDS Program Manager
Piloting Let’s Breathe! and Learning to BREATHE: Evaluating the use and desirability of a trauma-sensitive, self-regulation mindfulness program for students at Flying Kites Academy in rural KenyaLauren Crasner, OT/s; Augusta Hixon Polhemus, OT, OTD
Needs Assessment for Level II Fieldwork Site SustainabilityRachel Cohen OT/s & Ryan Whitney OT, OTD, OTR, MA
Aging in Place: Rethinking the Role of Occupational Therapy (OT)Sienna M. Carpenter OT/s
Peer Collaborators: Hailey Pister OT/s & Sami Basnet OT/s
Mentored by Dr. Beth Marfeo PhD, MPH, OTR/L
Program evaluation of a mosaic making activity for residents at an assisted living
facility diagnosed with dementia
Mary Cannon OT/s, Leslie Doherty, OTR & Meredith Grinnell, OT, OTD, OTR
Promoting Community Mobility in an Inpatient Rehabilitation Setting: Development and Early Implementation of a Community Mobility Screening Tool at Encompass HealthSophie Borg OT/s and Nancy Baker ScD, MPH, OTR/L, FAOTA
Occupational Deprivations Among Older Immigrant PopulationSami Basnet, OT/s
Mentor: Dr. Elizabeth E. Marfeo, PhD, MPH, OTR
Peer Collaborators: Sienna Carpenter, OT/s & Hailey Pister, OT/s
Development and Design of an Advance Care Planning Decision Aid for Older Patients with Chronic Kidney DiseaseKate Aufort, OT/s, Kristen Kennefick, MA, Keren Ladin, PhD, MSc