The Department of Occupational Therapy presents a free Continuing Education event

CREATE Day
Collaborative Research and Evidence Among Therapists and Educators
Tuesday, August 23, 2016
5:30 - 7:30 PM
You are invited to join us for two 50 minute presentations of your choice.
Pizza and bottled water will be served.
RSVP Required, Schedule to be determined following participant interest
Please indicate your choice of two presentations by Friday, August 19th
at: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/DLHVDG2
or call 215-503-8010
Children and Youth
Improving Executive Function in Children with Traumatic Brain Injury
Clinical Question: What interventions within the scope of occupational therapy practice are effective in improving
executive functioning skills for children and adolescents after experiencing a traumatic brain injury?
Presented By: Brianna Clee, Brianna Fecondo, Sara Johnson & Catherine Misczak
Therapeutic Interventions for the Treatment of Infants Exposed to Drugs and Alcohol in Utero
Clinical Question: What is the evidence for the effectiveness of therapeutic interventions used to improve
occupational performance for infants exposed to drugs and alcohol in utero?
Presented By: Faigie Bier, Elizabeth Fenn, Angela Kochobay, Katie Moran & Kavita Naik
Productive Aging
Occupational Therapy Interventions to Improve ADL Performance in Adults with Osteoarthritis
Clinical Question: What is the current evidence that occupational therapy is effective in improving ADL performance in
adults with osteoarthritis?
Presented By: Amanda Gilroy, Anna Guthrie, Tierney Guido & Maura Iacobucci
Fall Prevention in Older Adults
Clinical Question: What are effective fall prevention interventions to decrease the frequency of falls for community
dwelling older adults?
Presented By: Erin Kelly, Tory Thierolf, June Park, Alex Muscella & Monica Heacock
Use of Technology to Support Older Adults Aging in Place
Clinical Question: What is the evidence that technology-based interventions increase occupational performance for
community dwelling older adults who desire to age in place?
Presented By: Mike Avery, Maggie Derstine, Devon Barber & Clarice Licon

Rehabilitation, Disability and Participation

Effect of Functional Electrical Stimulation on ADL Performance in Adults Post CVA
Clinical Question: What is the evidence to support the use of functional electrical stimulation to increase
performance in ADLs for adults who have sustained a CVA?
Presented By: Alyssa Brief, Jimmy Cassel, Rachael Kaufman, Caitlin Knudsen & Sharon Krause
Occupational Therapy on Demand: A Systematic Review of Telehealth for Individuals with Parkinsons Disease
Clinical Question: What is the evidence supporting the use of telehealth services to improve quality of life for individuals
living with Parkinsons disease?
Presented By: Seanti Clapham, Denise Doria, Celine Li, Michelle Mathew & Lauren Morosky
Evidence to Support Residual Limb Care Interventions in Adults Post LE Amputation
Clinical Question: What is the evidence to support residual limb care interventions in order to increase occupational
performance in adults post lower extremity amputation?
Presented By: Jennifer Cohen, Jennifer Mitchell, Jamie Frank, Gabrielle Kirk & Davis Berzins
Mental Health
Occupational Therapys Role in the Juvenile Justice System
Clinical Question: What is the evidence to support the efficacy of interventions within the scope of occupational therapy
practice to prevent re-incarceration of juvenile offenders?
Presented By: Monica Dasgupta, Jenna Hannan, Helena Riekena & Samantha Susson
Occupational Therapys Role in Working with Adults who have Experienced Trauma
Clinical Question: What are the effective trauma informed care interventions within the scope of occupational therapy
practice that improve patient outcomes for adults who have experience trauma?
Presented By: Rebecca Noyovitz, Amanda Joseph & Rebecca Lillquist
Health and Wellness
Occupational Therapy in Preventative Care: Promoting Cardiovascular health in Underserved Women
Clinical Question: What is the effectiveness of occupational therapy interventions to promote cardiovascular health
in underserved women?
Presented By: David Goldstein, Katherine Nelson, Rachel Marlow, Megan Smith & Phoi Truong
The Role of Occupational Therapy in the Promotion of Patient Participation in Diabetes Self-Management
Clinical Question: What is the evidence to support the use of occupational therapy interventions to promote patient
participation in diabetes self-management among adolescents and adults with diabetes mellitus?
Presented By: Jillian Fader, Eric Bull, Juliana Sullivan, Jenna Devaney & Kathleen Sheppard