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OT NEWS 2017 Division of Occupational Therapy, Department of Rehabilitation Medicine
REHAB.WASHINGTON.EDU/EDUCATION/DEGREE/OT TEL 206.598.5764 FAX 206.685.3244 EMAIL ot@uw.edu
SAVE THE DATE
MAY 12, 2017
Justus F. Lehmann Symposium
“Cancer Rehabilitation: Research, Practice,
and Next Steps”
Keynote Speaker: Michael Stubblefield, MD
Director of Cancer Rehabilitation
Kessler Institute for Rehabilitation
West Orange
UW HUB, Lyceum
JUNE 7, 2017
17th Annual Graduate Project Symposium
& Graduation
UW Center for Urban Horticulture
OCTOBER 19-21, 2017
16th Annual Research Conference of the
Society for the Study of Occupation: USA
W Hotel, Downtown Seattle
Hosted by UW OT Division
MARCH 16, 2018
Annual Occupational Therapy Clinician -
Faculty Meeting
UW Center for Urban Horticulture
Call for MOT Graduate Projects
Contact OT Division Head
Janet Powell, jmpowell@uw.edu
INSIDE:
PROGRAM DIRECTOR’S LETTER………… 2
THANKS TO ADVISORY BOARD………… 2
GRADUATE PROJECT SYMPOSIUM……. 3
MOT GRADUATION 2016………………….. 4
MEET THE STUDENTS…………….…………. 5
STUDENT SCHOLARSHIP RECIPIENTS.. 6
ALUMNA OF THE YEAR………………………... 7
CLINICIAN FACULTY MEETING………….. 7
SOTA UPDATE…………………………………… 8
PUBLICATIONS.…………………………………. 9
PRESENTATIONS………………………….……. 10
REHABILITATION JOB FAIR…………….…. 11
DONOR RECOGNITION……………………. 12
TWO WAYS YOU CAN HELP…………….. 12
Students Gain Interprofessional Experience A new course was added to the MOT curriculum this year,
REHAB 554: Perspectives in Interprofessional Practice.
Twice a quarter, first and second
year MOT students meet with
first and second year students
from Physical Therapy, Orthotics
and Prosthetics, Speech Language
Pathology, and Audiology.
The course, led by an interdis-
ciplinary faculty team including
OT Associate Professor Tracy
Jirikowic, is the culmination of
nearly two years of planning.
The goal of the course is to
prepare students for workplace collaboration
through the practice of interprofessional
communication.
“Oftentimes [in the field] you are required
to communicate more interprofessionally
than intraprofessionally,” explained Jirikowic.
OTs often work closely with other professions,
she explained, even to the point of co-treating.
The goals of the course are to help students
from these five different disciplines develop
an understanding of their individual role
on an interprofessional team, the roles of
their fellow teammates, and how to effectively
communicate across disciplines for patient-
centered care.
A new case is introduced each academic
year. This year the students are working
with a hypothetical adult male with a traumatic
brain injury (TBI). Interdisciplinary teams of
10 to 12 students participate in group activities,
case-based problem solving, discussion,
and self-reflection. Students from the
Rehabilitation Science PhD program act as
“floor managers,” providing in-class support
for student teams.
Every class introduces a new focus involving
the case. In February, the focus was an ethical
dilemma. Students discussed individual
and disciplinary perspectives on the issue.
Following each class students submit an online
reflection and session evaluation. “There is
a step back and students are asked to reflect,”
Jirikowic explained. For example, “How did
that communication go for you, did you
feel heard, or what kind of communication
style did you bring to that group?”
Responses from recent evaluations reveal
that students are gaining a greater under-
standing of the unique contributions of
each discipline, how the disciplines overlap,
and the value of interprofessional com-
munication.
One student used swallowing as an example.
"A PT or OT may be involved in treatment
because of the posture aspect of this. I
hadn't considered this before. If the client
cannot sit up well, they won't be able to
safely swallow foods, so input from a variety
of professions is important.”
Jirikowic and her co-instructors meet
weekly and the feedback from the evaluations
helps them to shape future lessons. Next
year, they plan to introduce a pediatric
case study to the course. ■
OT NEWS 2017 Division of Occupational Therapy, Department of Rehabilitation Medicine 2
REHAB.WASHINGTON.EDU/EDUCATION/DEGREE/OT TEL 206.598.5764 FAX 206.685.3244 EMAIL ot@uw.edu
is the alumni newsletter of the Division of
Occupational Therapy in the Department of
Rehabilitation Medicine at the
University of Washington.
Phone: 206.598.5764
Fax: 206.613.3908
Email: ot@uw.edu
rehab.washington.edu/education/degree/ot/
FACULTY
Donald Fogelberg, PhD, OTR/L
Assistant Professor
Tracy Jirikowic, PhD, OTR/L
Assistant Professor
Janet Powell, PhD, OTR/L, FAOTA
Associate Professor | Division Head
Beth Rollinger, MS, MHA, OTR/L
Lecturer | Academic Fieldwork Coordinator
Elizabeth Kanny, Phd, OTR/L, FAOTA
Associate Professor Emeritus
Jean Deitz, PhD, OTR/L, FAOTA
Professor Emeritus
ADJUNCT FACULTY
Susan Doyle, PhC, OTR/L
Teaching Assistant
Sharon Greenberg, OTR/L
Clinical Assistant Professor
Renee Watling, PhD, OTR/L, FAOTA
Clinical Assistant Professor
COURSE ASSISTANTS
Namrata Grampurohit, OTR/L,
Rehabilitation Science PhD candidate
Cecille Corsilles-Sy, PhD, OTR/L
STAFF
Mary Garcia
Academic Advisor
NEWSLETTER
Mali Main
Writer-Editor
In my personal life, I’m not much of a team person.
I’ve only ever been on two official teams. The first
was my high school math team. Roles included
“speed problem-solver” and the ever-important
“slide rule expert” (my future husband’s specialty).
I was always the pick for the “chalk talk” event, where
I would explain mathematical concepts - like quadratic
equations or Fibonacci numbers – while illustrating
them on the chalkboard.
I didn’t join another team until more than 20 years
later, when I decided that the best way to get to
know one of my neighbors was to join the soccer
team she was organizing. Having never played or
even followed sports before, I wasn’t exactly a star
player, but I did end up with a very dear friend.
In my professional life, it’s a different story. I have enthusiastically embraced
the joys of working on an interprofessional team. From my very first clinician
job at Green Lake School in Seattle to my current position as Head of the
Occupational Therapy Division. I’ve gained the wisdom that comes from sharing
ideas and perspectives while
working together towards common
goals. And when things aren’t
going well, I’ve experienced the
support that only a fellow team
member can give.
In my opinion, there is nothing
better than being part of a well-
working professional team. I’m
excited about the opportunities
our students have to hone their
teamwork skills in the new
Interprofessional Perspectives
course (see cover story).
The faculty and PhD student
assistants have set an outstanding
example of inter-disciplinary
teamwork in developing and delivering the course. It will be interesting to see
how the course evolves over time, as well as what kinds of teams our students
join as they move into the future of occupational therapy practice.
Looking forward to continued conversations,
Letter from the Program Director is the newsletter of the Division of
Occupational Therapy in the
Department of Rehabilitation
Medicine at the University of
Washington.
Phone: 206.598.5764
Fax: 206.685.3244
Email: ot@uw.edu
http://rehab.washington.edu/education/degree/ot/
2016-2017 FACULTY
Janet Powell, PhD, OTR/L, FAOTA
Associate Professor | Division Head
Donald Fogelberg, PhD, OTR/L
Assistant Professor
Tracy Jirikowic, PhD, OTR/L,, FAOTA
Associate Professor
Tracy Mroz, PhD, OTR/L
Assistant Professor
Beth Rollinger, MS, MHA, OTR/L
Lecturer | Academic Fieldwork
Coordinator
Elizabeth Kanny, PhD, OTR/L, FAOTA
Associate Professor Emerita
Jean Deitz, PhD, OTR/L, FAOTA
Professor Emerita
STAFF
Charu Gupta, MA
Academic Counselor
Mali Main
Public Information Specialist
NEWSLETTER
Charu Gupta
Editor | Layout Design
Mali Main
Contributing Writer and Editor
Celine Abell
Contributor
MOT ADVISORY BOARD
Ann Buzaid, MOT, OTR/L
Ann Erickson, MOT, OTR/L
Shawna Hale, MOT, OTR/L
Dottie Handley-More, MS, OTR/L
Kathy Kannenberg, MA, OTR/L, CCM
Elizabeth Krijger, MOT, OTR/L
Elaine Masarik-Williams, BS, OTR/L
Teresa Quinlan, COTA
Alice Ragan, MOT, OTR/L
Bridget Sachse, MS, OT/L
Becky Smith, MOT, OTR/L
Caroline Umeda, MS, OTR/L
Lauri Warfield-Larson, BS, OTR/L
Thank you to the MOT Advisory Board (see members listed left) who meet
twice a year to provide the faculty with information that helps us better shape
our curriculum to meet current market needs. We are very appreciative of the
board members for their time, commitment, and support of our Master of
Occupational Therapy Program.
Janet Powell
Associate Professor and Head
The Conifer Kickers women's soccer team named after the local
neighborhood, Conifer Ridge.
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The second-year MOT students presented their
Capstone projects, a culmination of nine months of
work with community partners. Each project responded to
an identified need in the community with a focus on
program development activities. This year, there were
a total of seven group projects covering a wide range
of settings and client groups.
Developing Sensory Friendly
Performances at Seattle Children’s
Theatre
Students worked in collaboration with Seattle
Children's Theater on three sensory friendly
performances. The students created parent
guides, environmental modifications, a tool kit
with visual supports, and a brief training
module with the goal of enhancing the
accessibility of the theater environment to
meet the diverse needs of children and their
families.
Catherine Gallagher ▪ Kate McGrath ▪ Alexandra Pene
Faculty Adviser:
Tracy Jirikowic, PhD, OTR/L, FAOTA Community Mentors:
Ariel Bradler
Caroline Umeda, MS, OTR/L
Sherilyn Dalrymple ▪ Andrea Dvorak ▪
Kathleen Johnston ▪ Katherine Erley
Faculty Adviser:
Tracy Mroz, PhD, OTR/L
Community Mentor:
Cheryl Brown
Arthritis-Friendly Trail Assessment
for Seattle Parks and Recreation
Students collaborated with Seattle Parks
and Recreation to enhance programming
for individuals with osteoarthritis and
chronic pain. Students developed and
piloted an assessment on usability of
trails based on physical and psychosocial
benefits of walking and outdoor exer-
cise. Information on arthritis-friendly
features of local trails was disseminated
to encourage walking outdoors.
Stephanie Kiracofe ▪ Simarjeet Malhi ▪
Elizabeth Cisneros ▪ Sheila Dashtestani
Faculty Adviser:
Beth Rollinger, MHA, MS, OTR/L
Community Mentor:
Sarah Punshon, OTR/L
Sensory Modulation for Inpatient
Psychiatry at the Seattle Veterans
Affairs Hospital
Veterans on the inpatient psychiatry unit
at the VAPSHCS–Seattle often have difficulty
regulating reactions to sensory input. To
expand and customize a sensory modulation
program for veterans, staff in-services
were developed and presented, group
protocols were researched and refined,
group materials were secured, and dis-
charge systems were implemented to
support continued use of sensory regu-
lation skills.
University of Washington Medical
Center Shower Safety Screen
Students collaborated with occupational
therapists at the UW Medical Center
to revise a pre-shower balance screen
to reflect current evidence and best
practices for patient safety in acute
care. Students presented the revised
tool and administration guide through
a staff in-service to educate clinicians
on how and why to complete shower
safety screening which led to increased
use of the screening tool.
Joseph Ippolito ▪ Diane Phan ▪
Andrea Betts
Faculty Adviser:
Tracy Mroz, PhD, OTR/L
Community Mentors:
Ann Buzaid, OTR/L, ATP
Jane Akre Smith, OTR/L
Vinnie Quan, OTR/L
Sarah Weber, OTR/L
Sarah Freeman ▪ Brooke Ziegler ▪
Liz Snyder ▪ Clare Dodge
Faculty Adviser:
Jennifer Pitonyak, PhD, OTR/L, SCFES
Community Mentors:
Becky Smith, OTR/L
Diana Rende Dallas, OTR/L
Family Centered Support Groups for
Families Receiving Early Intervention
Services at Northwest Center
This project assessed the needs and
interests of families receiving early
intervention services at Northwest
Center to inform development of a
group series for social participation.
Students used The Canadian Occupational
Performance Measure to gather infor-
mation from mothers, planned a series
of four family-centered activity-based
groups, and created a resource guide
to support future programming.
Developing an Infant Massage
Program in Snoqualmie Valley
This project assessed the need for
community programs supportive of
family wellness and mental health in
the rural area of Snoqualmie Valley.
Students developed, piloted, and
evaluated an infant massage instruction
program for caregivers of young infants
in collaboration with several community
organizations.
Cailey Marsh ▪ Leslie Knott ▪
Suzie Kwon
Faculty Adviser:
Jennifer Pitonyak, PhD, OTR/L, SCFES
Community Mentor:
Ellie Olson, OTR/L
Jacqueline Rosquita, OTR/L, CIMI
Piloting a Recess Program to Promote
School Wide Mental Health
Students implemented the Refreshing
Recess program at Southern Heights
Elementary School in the Highline School
District. The students worked collaboratively
with the Positive Behavior Interventions
and Supports (PBIS) team with the goal
of using recess activities to promote
mental health and develop social skills
among the school’s kindergarten and
first graders.
Aleks Mazurek ▪ Christine Daly ▪
Claire Koning
Faculty Adviser:
Tracy Jirikowic, PhD, OTR/L, FAOTA
Community Mentor:
Dottie Handley-More, MS, OTR/L,
FAOTA
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REHAB.WASHINGTON.EDU/EDUCATION/DEGREE/OT TEL 206.598.5764 FAX 206.685.3244 EMAIL ot@uw.edu
In 2016, the MOT graduating class shared the unique
quality of what Division Head Janet Powell calls
“courageous curiosity.”
In her opening remarks at the graduation ceremony, Powell
said this group of students asked courageous questions
from the first quarter to their last.
“They have asked the hard questions—the ones that point
out the gaps in our OT knowledge and thinking, the ones
that open up their own ideas and
performance for critical feedback,”
she explained.
“We have seen their questions
develop from asking for the one
right answer to asking for what they
need to form their own opinions.
Their questions have shaped and
expanded their learning and clinical
reasoning skills and made everyone
reflect more deeply.“
After the OT faculty presented each student with a certificate
and a UW OT pin, the two student speakers addressed
the crowd. “As our courses transitioned from foundations
to theory, we transitioned from classmates to friends,”
said Catherine “Katie” Gallagher and Stephanie Kiracofe.
“Every one of you has dreams, goals, stories, ambitions, and
passions that helped to motivate us to continue even
when getting through another exam or homework assignment
seemed impossible.”
Gallagher and Kiracofe ended their speech with quotes
from 23 inspiring women and one man (reflective of the
gender representation in the class) to praise and encour-
age their cohort.
Alumna of the Year Jeannette Murphy closed the ceremony
by urging the 24 graduating students to welcome change.
“It is a powerful force that takes us out of
ourselves and moves us in new directions
to grow and develop. Without it, we become
complacent, stale, unimaginative, and
uninspiring.”
Throughout her 41 years as an OT, Murphy
explained, she had encountered many
forms of change and each instance
taught her to be even better at her job.
When her position was eliminated as a
cost-saving measure, she said she felt that she went from
being an expert to being a novice. “But I couldn’t undo
the situation, so I embraced the change, reinvented myself,
and learned how to learn all over again.”
She cautioned the graduates not to avoid adversity. “This
is what our patients have to do every day in therapy to
adapt to their life-changing disability. As OTs, we can help
them if we are willing to do it ourselves. “ ■
MOT GRADUATION 2016
MOT Students Graduating On Target Speakers praised this year’s cohort for their “courageous curiosity” and their sense of community.
“ As our courses
transitioned from
foundations to theory,
we transitioned from
classmates to friends...”
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Megan Chain
Hometown
Philadelphia, PA
Education
BA English Literature,
Colorado State University
Megan discovered OT while
volunteering as an adaptive ski
instructor. She is interested in
developing higher education
and vocational programs for
adults with developmental
disabilities. When she is not
studying or in class, Megan
spends time with her family,
friends, and pets; practices yoga;
and skis and mountain bikes
around the Pacific Northwest.
The Mr. & Mrs. Walter E. Fallon Endowed Scholarship Fund
Established by Mr. and Mrs. Fallon in 1989 in honor of their daughter’s dream to become an OT.
Shannon Wiese
Hometown
Seattle
Education
BA Medical Anthropology/
Global Health, minor in Dance,
University of Washington
Shannon discovered OT through
pediatrics, but is also interested
in neuro rehab. She loves that
through OT she can combine
science and creativity to impact
an individual's life. She is excited
about her upcoming fieldwork
placements. In her free time,
Shannon runs, bikes, plays vol-
leyball, dances, and spends time
with her family.
Geneva Pritchett
Hometown
Bainbridge Island
Education
BA Psychology,
University of Washington
Before the MOT program, Geneva
worked as an Applied Behavior
Analysis (ABA) Therapist and
assisted in research that examined
treatment interventions for individuals
at high-risk for suicide. She is
interested in pediatrics and mental
health and is drawn to the holistic
and versatile role OT offers. In her
free time, Geneva writes, explores
forests and beaches, plays the
piano, and dotes on her two cats,
Madeline and Stewart.
STUDENT AWARD RECIPIENTS
The Patricia A. Folsom Endowment for Occupational Therapy Students
Established in 2011 by alumna Patricia Folsom, graduated in 1969, who practiced OT for 35 years.
Paige MacPherson
Hometown Colorado
Eduation BA Chinese Studies, Pacific Lutheran
University
As a volunteer with International China Concern,
Paige worked at an orphanage under the
supervision of an occupational therapist
from Canada. She learned that sustainable
and culturally relevant change for people
with disabilities requires the integration of
Western medicine, therapy, and standards
of care with the local cultural values
and beliefs. Paige currently volunteers
with L’arche Communities, an interna-
tional organization that creates local
community group homes for adults
with disabilities. Her OT interests are
focused on advocacy for people with
disabilities, community health, and OT
education in developing countries.
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The results of Jeanette Anderson
Murphy’s career interest test, which
she took as a college freshman,
pointed her towards occupational
therapy.
OT integrated her three passions:
working with her hands, science, and
striving to make the world a better
place through active work and
engagement.
Murphy’s first job after graduation
was with Seattle Home Care of King
County. Always prepared, she kept a
heat gun and electric drill in her car
just in case she needed to adapt
equipment for a client.
She spent a few years working with
children and adults with mental and
physical disabilities before she found
what would become her specialty. She
started out at Sacred Heart in Spokane
conducting physical capacity evaluations.
She soon transitioned to an out-
patient pain clinic and industrial
rehabilitation program.
After a few years, she became the
Ergonomic and Injury Prevention Expert
and eventually moved to St. Luke’s
Rehabilitation Institute in Spokane.
There she decreased injuries from un-
safe patient handling events by 52%
in just three years.
In 2002, she completed her Professional
Ergonomist Certification. Her experience
earned Murphy an invitation to join the
steering committee for the Safe Patient
Handling Law. She helped develop
guidelines, define terminology, and
establish trainings throughout Washington
State. It was important to Murphy to
change facility attitudes to include
staff safety. “Only when the clinician
is safe, will the patient be truly safe,”
she said.
The economic downturn during the
2000s forced Murphy to transition
from outpatient industrial rehab to
acute care OT. “It was challenging,”
she said. “But I learned to trust my
clinical judgment to become an
effective therapist and teacher.”
Murphy currently oversees Injury
Prevention & Ergonomics in Eastern
Washington and Montana for Providence
Health & Services where she is work-
ing to create a culture of safety at
the system level. ■
2016 ALUMNA OF THE YEAR
Jeannette Anderson Murphy
Nominate Alumnus of the Year
To nominate yourself or some-
one you know, please email a
letter of nomination to:
ot@uw.edu
ANNUAL CLINICIAN FACULTY MEETING More than 65 clinicians and faculty attended the annual
meeting on March 18, 2016 at the UW Horticultural
Center.
During the morning session, Martin “Casey” Childers, DO,
PhD, presented his research on gene replacement therapy.
He demonstrated how the therapy reverses myotubular
myopathy in dogs and the potential application of these
findings to human studies.
Following Dr. Childers, OT faculty Tracy Mroz, PhD, OTR/L,
discussed trends in quality reporting. She provided an
overview of the current health care landscape and up-
coming changes to quality reporting with a focus on poli-
cy for post-acute care and outpatient practice settings.
Dr. Mroz also reviewed strategies to showcase the value
of OT services and how to respond to system changes to
ensure the well-being of clients and the OT profession.
Participants developed an action plan to help identify
advocacy opportunities at the local, state, and national
levels to describe the value of occupational therapy.
Beth Rollinger, Academic Fieldwork Coordinator, opened
the afternoon session with a presentation titled
“Balancing the Ideal with Reality in Student Supervision.”
She reviewed the difference between an ethical dilemma
and an ethical issue and invited the participants to develop
a worksheet to help students navigate ethical issues in
practice.
Clinicians and faculty left the meeting at the end of the
day with door prizes including the UW School of Medi-
cine Common Book of the year, The New Jim Crow, and
boxes of Girl Scout cookies. ■
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SOTA UPDATE
(WOTA) Conference in October.
For the first time in recent years, SOTA earned the Silver
Level Circle award this year when more than 80% of UW
MOT students joined the American Occupational Therapy
Association (AOTA).
In winter quarter, SOTA coordinated student volunteers
for the Ski Hawks Invitational Race and for Valentine’s
Day card-making for UW Medical Center patients.
Students also participated in several social events including
the DRISO Interdisciplinary Dance and a local brewery
trivia night featuring a musculoskeletal anatomy category.
On April 1, SOTA will co-host the UW Rehabilitation Job
Fair with the physical therapy students. ■
The Student Occupational Therapy Association (SOTA)
is a Registered Student Organization. SOTA serves to
broaden the educational, service, and social opportu-
nities and to promote awareness and visibility of the
occupational therapy profession within the University
and the greater community. The SOTA club sponsors
and invites student participation in a wide variety of
activities including community service projects, fundrais-
ing events, and scholarly presentations. The club pro-
motes communication between the first and second
year classes and with the faculty.
Last summer, SOTA raised enough funds to greet incoming
MOT students with a much-appreciated gift of UW MOT
water bottles. They sold additional water bottles this fall
along with UW MOT t-shirts, sweatshirts, and tote bags to
raise money for this year’s activities.
During fall quarter, SOTA sent three OT students to volunteer
as ushers at the sensory-friendly performance of The Lion,
the Witch, and the Wardrobe at Seattle Children’s Theater.
Using strategies developed by one of the Graduate Project
groups from last year, they helped set up a ‘quiet space’
with sensory toys and directed patrons to their seats during
the show.
They were also able to send Student Representative Yuling
Liu-Gillin to the Washington Occupational Therapy Association
Malka (Mali) Main
Public Information Specialist
Malka first joined the MOT program
in 2012 as Communications In-
tern while she completed her
bachelor’s degree in Journalism
with a minor in Quantitative
Science at the University of
Washington.
She designed the original layout
for the alumni newsletter based on UW branding guidelines
and wrote articles on new student courses, faculty awards,
and alumni achievements.
In fall of 2016, she gladly accepted a part time position in
the MOT program as the Public Information Specialist. She
works under the same title at the Maternal and Child
Health Program in the School of Public Health. When she is
not working, Malka likes to draw people in public spaces,
watch scary movies all by herself, and explore the surreal
aspects of the world with her 2-year-old son, Bertram. ■
Charu Gupta
Academic Counselor
Charu joined the division in
December 2016.
She had been in the position
temporarily and is excited to
continue working with the faculty
and students.
Charu earned her MA in Political
Science and began her career in higher education as a
lecturer. In the past nine years, she has gained experience
as an academic advisor for various majors and assistant
director of an advising office.
She has worked with undergraduate and graduate
students from the liberal arts to the sciences, but
most recently has worked closely with pre-health
professions students and nursing students.
Charu has lived in six states across the country, recently
moved from Texas, and is still trying to adjust to
Washington weather! ■
WELCOME NEW STAFF
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2016 Faculty Publications and Presentations
Doney, R., Lucas, B. R., Jirikowic, T., Tsang, T. W., Watkins, R. E.,
Sauer, K., & Elliott, E. J. (2016). Graphomotor skills in
children with prenatal alcohol exposure and fetal alcohol
spectrum disorder: A population-based study in remote
Australia. Austrailian Occupationl Therapy Journal.
Advance online publication.
Donoso-Brown, E. V., & Powell, J. M. (in press). Considerations for
the role of simplification and structure in unilateral
neglect assessment. British Journal of Occupational
Therapy.
Fogelberg, D. J., Allyn, K. J., Smersh, M., & Maitland, M. E. (2016).
What people want in a prosthetic foot: A focus group
study. Journal of Prosthetics and Orthotics, 28, 145-151.
Fogelberg, D. J., Blanchard, J., Leland, N. E., Rich, T. J., & Clark, F. A.
(2016). Experience of sleep in individuals with spinal cord
injury and a history of pressure ulcers. Archives of
Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, 97(10), e131.
Fogelberg, D. J., Leland, N. E., Blanchard, J., Rich, T. J., & Clark, F. A.
(in press). Experience of sleep in individuals with spinal
cord injury. OTJR: Occupation, Participation and Health.
Fogelberg, D. J., Mroz, T. M., Leland, N. E., & Vitiello, M. V. (in
press). Older minority males take more frequent, longer
and more often unplanned naps in a sample of Medicare
beneficiaries. Sleep.
Fogelberg, D. J., Powell, J. M., & Clark, F. A. (2016). The role of
habit in recurrent pressure ulcers following spinal cord
injury. Scandinavian Journal of Occupational Therapy.
Advance online publication.
Jirikowic, T. L., Chen, M., Gendler B., Nash J., & Olson, H. C. (2016).
Regulatory behaviors and stress reactivity among infants
at high risk for fetal alcohol spectrum disorders. Mental
Health Research in Intellectual Disabilities, 9, 171-188.
Jirikowic, T. L., & Kerfeld, C. I. (2016). Health-promoting physical
activity of children who use assistive mobility devices: a
scoping review. American Journal of Occupational
Therapy, 70(5), 7005180050p7005180051-
7005180050p7005180011.
Jirikowic, T., & Olson, H. C. (in press). Fetal alcohol spectrum
disorders. Reference Module in Neuroscience and Bio-
behavioral Psychology. Elsevier Publishing.
Jirikowic, T. L., Westcott McCoy, S., Price, R., Ciol, M. A., Hsu, L. Y.,
& Kartin, D. (2016). Virtual sensorimotor training for
balance: Pilot study results for children with fetal alcohol
spectrum disorders. Pediatric Physical Therapy, 28,
460-468.
Johnson K. E., Mroz T. M., Abraham M., Gray M. F., Minniti M.,
Nickel W.,…Hsu C. (2016). Promoting patient and family
partnerships in ambulatory care improvement: A
narrative review and focus group findings. Advances in
Therapy, 33, 1417-1439.
Leland N. E., Fogelberg D. J., Halle A. D., & Mroz T. M. (in press).
Health Policy Perspectives-Occupational therapy and
management of multiple chronic conditions in the
context of health care reform. American Journal of
Occupational Therapy, 71, 1-6.
Leland, N. E., Fogelberg, D. J., & Mroz, T. M. (in press) Health
Policy Perspectives-Chronic disease management in the
context of healthcare reform. American Journal of
Occupational Therapy.
Leland, N. E., Sleight, A., Vigen, C., Mallinson, T., Blanchard, J.,
Fogelberg, D. J.,…Clark, F. A. (2016). Napping and
nighttime sleep: Findings from an occupation-based
intervention. American Journal of Occupational Therapy,
70, 7004270010p1-7004270010p7.
Lucas, B. R., Elliott, E. J., Coggan, S., Pinto, R. Z., Jirikowic, T.,
McCoy, S. W., & Latimer, J. (2016). Interventions to
improve gross motor performance in children with
neurodevelopmental disorders: A meta-analysis. BMC
Pediatrics, 16, 193.
Lucas, B. R., Latimer, J., Fitzpatrick, J., Doney, R., Watkins, R.,
Tsang, T., Jirikowic, T.,…Elliott, E. (2016). Soft neuro-
logical signs and prenatal alcohol exposure: a
population-based study in remote Australia.
Developmental Medicine and Child Neurology, 58,
861-867.
Murphy A. D., Griffith V. M., Mroz T. M., & Jirikowic T. L.
(in press). Health Policy Perspectives-Primary care for
underserved populations: Navigating policy to
incorporate occupational therapy into federally qualified
health centers. American Journal of Occupational
Therapy.
Mroz T. M., Andrilla C. H. A., Skillman S. M., Garberson L. A.,
& Patterson D. G. (2016). Community factors and out
comes of home health care for high-risk rural Medicare
beneficiaries. (Policy Brief No. 161). Seattle, WA: WWAMI
Rural Health Research Center, University of Washington.
Powell, J. M. (2016). Guest Editorial-Special issue on Occupational
therapy for adults with traumatic brain injury.
American Journal of Occupational Therapy, 70,
7003170010p1-4.
Powell, J. M., Rich, T. J., & Wise, E. K. (2016). Occupation and
activity-based interventions to improve everyday
activities and social participation for adults with
traumatic brain injury: A systematic review. American
Journal of Occupational Therapy, 70, 003180040p1-9.
Powell, J. M., & Smith, J. (2016). Using the Framework to describe
and document observations during intervention sessions.
OT Practice, 21(20), 19-22.
Powell, J. M., Wise, E. K., Brockway, J. A., Fraser, R., Temkin, N.,
& Bell, K. R. (2016). Characteristics and concerns of care
givers of adults with traumatic brain injury. Journal of
Head Trauma Rehabilitation. Advance online publication.
Wagner, B., Fitzpatrick, J., Symons, M., Jirikowic, T., Cross, D., &
Latimer, J. (2016). The development of a culturally
appropriate school based intervention for Australian
Aboriginal children living in remote communities: A
formative evaluation of the Alert Program(R) intervene
tion. Austrailian Occupationl Therapy Journal. Advance
online publication.
PUBLICATIONS
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POSTER/PLATFORM PRESENTATIONS
Blanchard, J., Fogelberg, D., Leland, N. E., Rich, T. J., & Clark, F. A.
(2016). Experience of sleep in individuals with spinal cord
injury. Paper presented at the SSO-USA/CSOS Joint
Conference, Portland, ME.
Cisneros, E., Dashtestani, S., Kiracofe, S., Rollinger, B., & Punshon,
S. (2016). Sensory modulation for inpatient psychiatry at
the Seattle Veterans Affairs Hospital. Poster presented at
Washington Occupational Therapy Association Annual
Conference, Kennewick,WA.
Diab, K. J., Forwell, S. J., Mortenson, B. W., & Fogelberg, D. J.
(2016). Evaluating a comprehensive fatigue assessment
battery for spinal cord injury. Poster presented at Praxis,
Vancouver, Canada.
Fogelberg, D. J. (2016). Measuring and tracking sleep. Presented at
the American Occupational Therapy Association Annual
Conference and Exposition, Chicago, IL.
Fogelberg, D. J. (2016). Sleep disturbance and chronic neurologic
conditions. Paper presented at the Grand Rounds,
Department of Rehabilitation Medicine, University of
Washington.
Fogelberg, D. J., Mroz, T. M., Leland, N. E., & Vitiello, M. V. (2016).
Older minority males take more frequent, longer, and
more often unplanned naps in a sample of Medicare
beneficiaries. Poster presented at SLEEP the 30th
Anniversary Meeting of the Associated Professional Sleep
Societies, Denver, CO.
Griffith, V., Murphy, A., Berkeridge, T., & Jirikowic, T. (2016).
Incorporating occupational therapy into a federally
qualified health center serving American Indians and
Alaska natives. Poster presented at American
Occupational Therapy Association Annual Conference
and Exposition, Chicago, IL.
Jirikowic, T., Huggins, J., & Grant, T. (2016). Implementing a
trauma-informed parenting intervention in a long-term
residential treatment center. Short course presented to
Zero to Three National Training Institute, Seattle, WA.
Kerfeld, C., Pitonyak, J., & Jirikowic, T. (2016). Enhancing OT & PT
student collaboration through interprofessional pediatric
learning experiences. Poster presented at American
Occupational Therapy Association Annual Conference
and Exposition, Chicago, IL. Mroz, T. M. (2016). Home health quality overview: Current policy,
measurement, and opportunities. Presented at the
American Occupational Therapy Association Quality
Workgroup Meeting, Bethesda, MD.
Mroz, T.M. (2016). Trends in quality reporting: Burden or boon for
occupational therapy? Presented at the University of
Washington Division of Occupational Therapy Clinician-
Faculty Meeting, Seattle, WA.
Mroz, T. M., Andrilla C. H., Skillman S. M., Garberson L. A., &
Patterson D. G. (2016). Use of home health services
among high-risk rural Medicare beneficiaries and out-
comes of care. Paper presented at the American
Occupational Therapy Foundation/American Occupation-
al Therapy Association Pre-Conference Institute on Large
Data and Data Sharing Research: Issues, Methods, and
Opportunities, Chicago, IL.
Mroz, T. M., & Karmarkar, A. M. (2016). Rehabilitation services in
home health for lower extremity joint replacement in
emergent versus elective cases. Poster presented at the
AcademyHealth Annual Research Meeting, Boston, MA.
Powell, J. (2016). From description to action: A self-management
approach to addressing caregiver concerns. Presented at
the 31st Annual Western Michigan Brain Injury Network
Symposium, Grand Rapid, MI.
Powell, J. (2016). Driving safety in older adults. Presented at the
Washington Academy of Physicians’ Annual Scientific
Assembly, Spokane, WA.
Boop, C., Gronski, M., Kannenberg, K., Kearney, K., Lieberman, D.…
Powell, J., & Smith, G. (2016). Using AOTA’s official
documents for professional advocacy. Presented at the
American Occupational Therapy Association Annual
Conference & Exposition, Chicago, IL.
Rollinger, B. (2016). Sharing the magic: Empowering FW II students.
Keynote speaker at Linn-Benton Community College
Occupational Therapy Association Program Annual
Clinician-Faculty Meeting, Albany, OR.
Rollinger, B., Matsuda, P., Murphy, N., Frank, S., & Ice, G. (2016).
Fall prevention community service-learning events: An
interprofessional education approach. Poster presented at
Washington Occupational Therapy Association Annual
Conference, Kennewick, WA.
Skillman, S. M., Patterson, D.G., Coulthard C., & Mroz, T.M. (2016).
Access to rural home health services: Views from the field.
Poster presented at the AcademyHealth Annual Research
Meeting, Boston, MA.
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