CONFERENCE PROGRAMME College of Occupational Therapists

CONFERENCE PROGRAMME
College of Occupational Therapists
39th Annual Conference and Exhibition
and
Specialist Section – Work
Annual Conference
30 June – 2 July 2015
Brighton Centre, Sussex
Book online
www.cotannualconference.org.uk
Tuesday 30 June 2015
11.30
Registration opens
13.15 - 13.45
Briefing for first timers at conference
This briefing will help you navigate your way around the conference programme so you can
make the most of your time here. Meet Angela Birleson, the Chairman of the Conference
Programme Committee (CPC) and other CPC members who will answer your questions about
the conference or the exhibition.
14.00 – 15.30
14.00 – 14.05
Opening plenary and Fellowship awards
14.05 – 15.00
Presentation
Mental health, mindfulness and meaningful occupation
Ruby Wax is a celebrated comedian, writer and mental health campaigner standing up for,
and speaking out on, mental illness to reduce the stigma surrounding this condition. Living
with this mental health difficulty, which Ruby describes as her “tsunami of all depressions”,
she will bring candour and humour to the opening address.
15.00 – 15.05
Introduction to the Fellowship Awards
Lord Walton of Detchant, President, College of Occupational Therapists
15.05 – 15.20
Fellowship Awards
Citations delivered by Sara Forster, Chairman of Council, College of Occupational Therapists
15.20 – 15.30
Closing address
Sara Forster, Chairman of Council, College of Occupational Therapists
15.30 – 15.45
Coffee service
15.45 – 17.15
Session 2
Adult physical health
Opening of conference
Julia Scott, Chief Executive, College of Occupational Therapists
Interactive workshop
How to check and tailor wheelchair turning-circle sizes for individual user details
Abraham B1, Marsden S2
Newcastle University, UK1, St James Cook University Hospital, UK 2
Learning outcomes
 Realise that techniques exist to tailor turning-circles for individual wheelchair users
 Discover more about the techniques that check if a turning-circle size is suitable for an individual
wheelchair user
Aimed at:
All levels
15.45 – 16.25
Session 3
Mental health
Seminar
The difference an occupational therapy department makes: photovoice research
Bryant W1, Dokal J2, Birken M2, Andrews C2, Willis S2
University of Essex, UK1, Central North-West London NHS Foundation Trust, UK2
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Learning outcomes
 Engage with the challenges and opportunities of using the photovoice method in an acute mental health
unit
 Reflect on the findings and analyse the implications for future occupational therapy service provision in this
setting
Aimed at:
15.45 – 17.15
Session 4
All levels
Professional practice
Interactive workshop
How to measure your Continuing Professional Development and how the TRAMm Model
can help
Lawson S1, Hearle D2, Morris R1
Cheshire West and Chester Council, UK1, Cardiff University, UK2
Learning outcomes
 Understand the HCPC requirements for CPD
 Become aware of methods of measuring CPD and how to apply these in practice
Aimed at:
All levels
15.45 – 16.25
Session 5
Social care
Keynote address
Adult social care and the efficiency agenda
Professor John Bolton, independent consultant, JRFB Ltd and visiting Professor, Institute of
Public Care, Oxford Brookes University has led efficiency and financial drives in social care,
and he is an expert on effective allocation of resources to deliver the best value for social
care services. Hear about the contribution occupational therapy should be making in the
efficiency agenda, and how the profession is well placed to make funding go further in social
care.
15.45 – 17.15
Session 6
Education
College hosted
Who are we educating for?
Explore the implications for the ongoing commissioning of occupational therapy education
and future workforce supply. Speakers include Andrew Nwosu, Regional Allied Health
Professions Lead, NHS England and Professor Pauric McGowan, Professor of
Entrepreneurship and Business Development, Ulster University. Chairing this session will be
Dr Ruth Heames and Dr Patricia McClure.
15.45 – 16.25
Session 7
Children, young people and families
7.1
Participation in enjoyable structured activities can promote resilience in young people
Usaite K, Cameron J
University of Brighton, UK
7.2
Examining the potential benefits of a life skills programme for adolescents who are deaf
Massey J1, Diedrick L2, Bedell G1
Boston School of Occupational Therapist, USA1, St Georges NHS Healthcare Trust, UK2
Papers
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7.3
Informing community-based OT through participatory inquiry
Kirkwood R
Sussex Partnership NHS Foundation Trust, UK
Learning outcomes
 Recognise the challenges faced by young people with hearing loss when they take part in functional activities
and community involvement
 Identify occupational strategies that will increase the resilience of young people through life skills groups
and participative inquiry
Aimed at:
All levels
15.45 – 16.25
Session 8
Dementia
8.1
Caring for partner with dementia: an occupational perspective
Napier F, Eccles K, Price L
University of Brighton, UK
8.2
Improving dementia care in general hospitals: reviewing a specialist occupational therapy
service
Steel C, Hall L
NHS Greater Glasgow & Clyde, UK
8.3
Occupational therapy contributions to post diagnostic support: living well with dementia
Groat A, Reid J
NHS Scotland, UK
8.4
Patients with Ddmentia - personalising their care in hospital with an information booklet
Cherry C, Page L
Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, UK
Papers
Learning outcomes
 Evaluate the role of the occupational therapist in dementia care
 Identify strategies to appreciate and enhance the experience of people with dementia and their carers
Aimed at:
All levels
15.45 – 17.15
Session 9
Emerging research
9.1
Identifying participation barriers and key intervention targets for an autoimmune disease
Hackett K1, Newton J1, Deane K2, Rapley T1, Deary V1, Kolehmainen N1, Ng W-F1
Newcastle Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, UK1, University of East Anglia, UK2
9.2
Describing the embedded layers of model -making: emerging findings from a doctoral
study
Coetzee Z
Stellenbosch University, South Africa
9.3
Developing a new, patient reported, Confidence After Stroke Measure (CASM)
Papers
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Horne J, Logan P
University of Nottingham, UK
9.4
Cognitive Stimulation Therapy (CST) and occupational performance in dementia care
Rehling T1, Corr S2, Sixsmith J1, Chard G3
University of Northampton, UK1, Leicestershire Partnership NHS Trust, UK2, AMPS UK and
Ireland3
15.45 – 17.15
Session 10
Student
10.1
Outcomes of occupational therapy interventions on a role-emerging placement: Student
report
Lillington H, Podesta D
The University of the West of England, UK
10.2
A role for occupational therapy in culture led regeneration
Morgan J
Canterbury Christchurch University, UK
10.3
A case study of constraint-induced therapy used in a Leonard Cheshire Home
Podesta D, Lillington H
The University of the West of England, UK
10.4
The lived experience of young people with a motor sensory difficulty
Robey S, University of Northampton, UK
10.5
What is the role of occupational therapists in acute perinatal mental health?
Burbidge K
University West of England, UK
10.6
How can occupational therapists effectively support refugees and asylum seekers?
Spruce S
University of the West of England, UK
15.45 – 16.25
Work
Session 11
Keynote address and Papers
Papers
Keynote address
Specialist Section Work: looking to the future
Gerry McFeely and Jain Holmes
NEC members College of Occupational Therapists Specialist Section – Work
11.1
11.2
Papers
Taking the piggy to market: mainstreaming vocational rehabilitation in the NHS
McFeely G
NHS Lothian, UK
An economic appraisal of the 'wellbeing through work' service
Burke J
Swansea University, UK
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Learning outcomes
 Be able to defend vocational rehabilitation and ‘wellbeing through work’ in a competitive health market
 Identify resources to draw upon when formulating a sustainability plan for vocational rehabilitation
 Explain how cost consequences analysis can be used complex in interventions such as occupational therapy
Aimed at:
All levels
16.30 – 17.15
Session 12
Mental health
12.1
An occupation focus to risk assessment and management
Beal J, Kobelis E
Cygnet Health Care, UK
12.2
Researching wellbeing in a woodland: participant and researcher occupational
engagement
Cole F, Christie M
University of Cumbria, UK
12.3
Caring for carers
Davidovic E
NHS Fife, UK
12.4
Independent living: for life, not just for rehabilitation
Meghjee F1, Kaur A2, Rawson H1, Cartwright L1
Cambian Group, UK1, Birmingham & Solihull Mental Health Trust, UK2
Facilitated posters
Learning outcomes
 Describe various strategies for using occupation to enhance wellbeing over time, including managing risk,
supporting carers, community interventions and mental health
 Compare approaches to generating evidence base for occupation and wellbeing, and analyse these in terms
of identifying best practice
 Select appropriate strategies to consider in the context of own area of practice, with the aim of increasing
positive outcomes
Aimed at:
All levels
16.30 – 17.15
Session 13
Social care
Papers
13.1
Calculating the financial savings attributable to occupational therapy interventions in
social care
Walker J
East Sussex County Council, UK
13.2
Devon pilot project assessing double handed community care, a truly personalised
approach
Charlton F1, Bone L1, Billing R2
Northern Devon Healthcare Trust, UK1, Devon County Council, UK2
Learning outcomes
 Describe how occupational therapy services can reduce the costs of ongoing social care
 Explain the impact of a truly personalised approach in community care
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Aimed at:
All levels
17.15-18.30
Exhibition opens. Welcome drinks reception
18.40 – 19.25
Networking meetings
British Journal of Occupational Therapy
Come along to meet the Editor-in-Chief, Managing Editor, members of the Board and
representatives of SAGE, the BJOT Online’s new publisher. Hear about the latest
developments and future direction of the journal and share your thoughts on the journal.
Post-registration research support opportunities
This informal networking meeting provides an opportunity for those considering or already
undertaking a post-registration research degree to meet members of the R&D Board and
Team. Come along and explore what COT and the Board can do to support you in developing
your research career.
COTED – Council of Occupational Therapy Education Directors
This meeting will be open to all occupational therapy educators attending conference and
will provide the opportunity to network and explore common themes and issues pertinent
to occupational therapy education.
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Wednesday 1 July 2015
09.00 – 10.00
Session 14
Plenary
10.00 – 10.50
Session 15
Service improvement
15.1
Creating conditions for growing collaborative research in occupational therapy
Jones N
Sheffield Teaching Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, UK
15.2
Could discharge planning be improved with occupational therapy? A study of the
literature
Roche H
University of Salford, UK
15.3
Promoting excellence in dementia for allied health professionals
Reid J
NHS Lothian, UK
The future direction of occupational therapy post general election
Suzanne Rastrick, Chief Allied Health Professions Officer, NHS England is a qualified
occupational therapist and high profile advocate for the profession. She was recently a BAOT
and COT council member and Chair of the English Board. Suzanne will outline her views
about how the general election result will impact on the occupational therapy profession.
Papers
Learning outcomes
 Recognise the facilitators and barriers in implementing research in a clinical setting collaboratively.
 Describe the importance of occupational therapy input, for two examples of education and practice
Aimed at:
All levels
10.00 – 10.50
Session 16
Mental health
16.1
The role of occupational therapy in forensic settings: reducing risk of reoffending
Connell C
Birmingham and Solihull Mental Health Foundation Trust, UK
16.2
How do people with mental health and substance misuse problems experience belonging?
Blank A1, Semb R2
University of Worcester, UK1, Buskerud and Vestfold University College, Norway2
16.3
Carer's perspectives on resuming daily life following discharge from mental health ward
Birken M
South West London & St George's NHS Trust, UK
Papers
Learning outcomes
 Identify the influence of occupational therapy practice in mental health for enabling adjustment in
transitional periods.
 Compare perspectives in occupational therapy mental health practice that may impact on outcome
Aimed at:
All levels
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10.00 – 10.50
Session 17
Practice development
Seminar
Research in practice: the role of consultant occupational therapists
Clark J1, Reep J2
Birmingham and Solihull Mental Health Foundation Trust ,UK1, Guy's and St Thomas' NHS
Foundation Trust. UK2
Learning outcomes
 Promote the role of research within occupational therapy
 Understand the variety of ways that research can be supported
 Increase awareness about the role of consultant occupational therapists
Aimed at:
All levels
10.00 – 10.50
Social care
Keynote address
Implementing the Care Act
Session 18
Hear the different ways occupational therapists can contribute to the delivery of the Care
Act. Speakers are Gillian Beadle-Phelps, Assessment and Intervention Team Manager,
London Borough of Tower Hamlets, Rachel Seabrook, Occupational Therapist, NRS
Healthcare, Richard Hockley, Adult Social Care Occupational Therapist, Essex County Council.
Gillian will share her experience on Care Act Assessments and how OTs are tackling this
locally. Rachel will explain the NRS Healthcare’s new Safe+Well™ service and Richard will talk
about the work he is doing on assessing the care and support needs of prisoners.
Chairing this session is Glen Mason, Director of People, Communities and Local Government,
Department of Health. His policy responsibilities include local government policy, workforce
policy, informatics, improvement, leadership and the DH's sub-national presence.
10.00 – 10.50
Presenting at Conference
CPC session
Session 19
How to write and how to present at conference
More details to follow
10.00 – 10.50
Session 20
Children, young people and families
20.1
Therapeutic horse riding for children with Autism
Thomson S, Anderson K, Morrison S
Robert Gordon University, UK
20.2
Community leisure participation for children with physical disabilities and their family
Hay J, Anderson K, Wood M
Robert Gordon University, UK
20.3
Parents’ views of smart technology to aid occupational performance of autistic children
Frankowska D, Wilby H
University of Cumbria, UK
20.4
Developing the role of occupational therapy in inclusive education in Pakistan
Kramer-Roy D
Facilitated posters
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Brunel University London, UK
Learning outcomes
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Evaluate the critical review of literature to inform and explore occupational therapy practice for
children
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Describe areas of occupational therapy intervention to support the occupational therapy performance
of children
Aimed at:
All levels
10.00 – 10.50
Session 21
Dementia
Seminar
Home based memory rehabilitation programme: an occupational therapy early
intervention for dementia
Chambers W, Groat A
NHS Dumfries and Galloway, UK
Learning outcomes
 Discover the evidence of capacity for people with dementia to learn and retain compensatory strategies to
maximise function
 Gain a detailed knowledge base of programme content to enable intervention to be replicated in other
localities
Aimed at:
All levels
10.00 – 10.50
Posture management
Session 22
Exhibitor workshop
The importance of posture and pressure management in seating
Kirton Healthcare Group
The majority of the population assume incorrect sitting positions and unfortunately it’s a
natural occurrence for the body to slump and change its position regularly. Poor sitting
postures and unsuitable seating can develop or exacerbate both physical and medical
conditions with far reaching consequences on the quality of life and overall wellbeing.
Learning outcomes
 Appreciate how a well-designed seat helps prevent fatigue and other complaints ensuring the body adopts
the most natural posture
 Learn about the important elements of good seating
 Be able to identify the causes of poor posture and provide solutions
 Understand the causes of pressure damage and how to reduce the risk
10.00 – 10.50
Sensory
Session 23
Exhibitor workshop
Using assessment in sensory activities
ROMPA and Winslow Resources
Learning outcomes
 Gain a broad understanding of assessment tools used in sensory assessment in order to construct person
centred sensory assessments
 Access a review of the evidence underpinning these assessments
 Acquire an overview of outcome measures that can be used to compliment these assessments.
10.00 – 10.50
Work
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Session 24
Keynote address
Rehabilitation in the workplace
Professor Stephen Bevan, Director of the Centre for Workforce Effectiveness, The Work
Foundation and an Honorary Professor at Lancaster University will outline his expectations
about the work environment meeting rehabilitation requirements and how occupational
therapists can enhance the health and wellbeing of people at work. Professor Bevan has a
special interest in health and wellbeing at work, the impact of chronic illness and social
isolation.
11.00 – 11.30
Morning coffee, exhibition and poster viewing
11.30 – 12.20
Session 25
Leadership
25.1
Looking back, looking forward: perspectives on clinical leadership in occupational therapy
Ricketts P
University of Nottingham, UK
25.2
Next generation occupational therapist: an evaluation of my year as a ward sister
Cross R, Kibble S
Hampshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, UK
Papers
Learning outcomes
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Recognise the factors that influence the development of clinical leadership within Occupational Therapy.
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Evaluate the transferable leadership skills and values within OT as a profession
Aimed at:
All levels
11.30 – 12.20
Session 26
Mental health
26.1
Making a difference to OT mental health practice through service user-led research
Gould D1, Ballinger C2
North East London Foundation Trust, UK1, CLAHRC Wessex, University of Southampton, UK2
26.2
Co-producing peer support training: from passive patient to lived experience practitioner
Stirrup V1, Green D2, Davis F2, Jones F1, MacInnes D1
Canterbury Christ Church University, UK1, Oxleas NHS Foundation Trust, UK2
Papers
Learning outcomes
 Recognise the potential and value of service user involvement in research and training
 Describe the key facilitators and challenges for service user engagement
Aimed at:
All levels
11.30 – 12.20
Session 27
Practice development
Seminar
The impact of sight loss in falls and dementia - occupational therapy practice stories
England S1, Cruickshank L2
Thomas Pocklington Trust, UK1, RNIB Scotland, UK2
Learning outcomes
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Increase knowledge of the impact that sight loss has for older people with dementia and who are at risk of
falls
Be better informed about the skills required to act on sight loss and improve outcomes for people who have
fallen or have dementia
Aimed at:
All levels
11.30 – 12.20
Session 28
Social care
28.1
Telephone assessments – meeting eligible needs in a timely manner
Ferguson J, Birks Z
Durham County Council, UK
28.2
Occupational therapists role in admissions to residential care
Ferguson J, McGuigan P
Durham County Council, UK
Papers
Learning outcomes
 Evaluate occupational therapy approaches to referral management and transfers of care
 Consider the clinical impacts on patient care and effective service delivery
Aimed at:
All levels
11.30 – 12.20
Integration
Session 29
11.30 – 12.20
Session 30
College hosted
Health and social care in Scotland
Learn how the integration agenda is being driven in Scotland, and what you can learn for
your service and practice, from Gabrielle Stewart, the College’s Policy Officer for Scotland.
Long term conditions
Seminar
Slings: should they stay or should they go?
Webb J
University of Salford, UK
Learning outcomes
 Increase awareness of pressure ulcer incidence and risks for the seated service user
 Inform clinical reasoning skills when prescribing in-situ slings for service users
Aimed at:
All levels
11.30 – 12.20
Session 31
Older people
31.1
From "assess to discharge" to "discharge to assess": what a difference a year makes!
Barnett D
Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, UK
31.2
Increasing awareness and take up of electronic aids by providing a library of such devices
Hansen R
Disabled Living Foundation, UK
Facilitated posters
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Learning outcomes
•
Explore innovative occupational therapy practice in the discharge of patients from hospital
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Increase awareness of the range of available electronic aids, intended for memory and sensory loss
Aimed at:
All levels
11.30 – 12.20
Posture management
Session 32
Exhibitor workshop
Let’s demystify dynamic seating!
The Kirton Healthcare Group
Ellie Burcher, Kirton OT Ambassador will deliver this engaging session looking at some of the
myths surrounding specialist seating and the key role for occupational therapists within this
emerging area. The session will focus on exploring and expelling practitioner concerns in
assessing and prescribing complex seating, including identifying accessories, accurate
measurement and securing funding.
Learning outcomes
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Increase your knowledge on how occupational therapy skills can be used within specialist seating
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Gain confidence in the assessing and prescribing of complex seating needs
•
Improve understanding of the clinical input within the seating sector
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Heighten your awareness of the factors influencing seating
11.30 – 12.20
Session 33
Adaptation
Exhibitor workshop
Through floor lifts
Wessex Lift Company Ltd
A lively and interactive introduction to the legislation and standards covering through floor
lifts, and their installation.
Learning outcomes
•
Discover all you need to know about through floor lifts and their installation
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Gain a detailed understanding of the relevant product standards and how they apply to lifts in home
adaptations.
11.30 – 12.20
Session 34
Work
Papers
34.1
Fatigue and cognitive changes are common problems for cancer patients returning to work
Hayden C, Greenfield D
Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, UK
34.2
How can I help you?” Development of a vocational pathway in forensic inpatient CAMHS
Smalley L
Bluebird House (Southern Health NHS Foundation Trust), UK
Learning outcome
 Consider vocational barriers and rehabilitation limitations for those with complex needs
 Evaluate the role of occupational therapy in pathways to employment across the life course
Aimed at:
All levels
12.20 – 13.50
Lunch, exhibition and poster viewing
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13.50 – 15.05
Session 35
Plenary
The Elizabeth Casson Memorial Lecture
13.50 – 13.55
Welcome to the Elizabeth Casson Memorial Lecture
Sara Forster, Chairman, College of Occupational Therapists
13.55 – 14.40
The Elizabeth Casson Memorial Lecture
Pushing the boundaries and leading the way
Thérèse Jackson, Consultant Occupational Therapist in Stroke, NHS Grampian will be
delivering The Elizabeth Casson Memorial Lecture. Thérèse integrates advanced clinical
knowledge and experience with quality clinical leadership, and she is an internationally
renowned author and presenter.
14.40 - 14.45
Presenting Lord Walton of Detchant
Sara Forster, Chairman, College of Occupational Therapists
14.45 – 15.05
Outgoing President’s Farewell Address
Lord Walton of Detchant, President, College of Occupational Therapists
Sara Forster, Chairman, College of Occupational Therapists
15.05 – 15.45
Afternoon tea, exhibition and poster viewing
15.45 – 16.25
Session 36
Learning disability
Seminar
Baby box and you; a resource to prepare adults with learning disabilities for parenthood
Murphy R, Ewers K, Ojo S, Wood R
University of East Anglia, UK
Learning outcomes
 Understand the difficulties faced by parents with learning disabilities
 Increase awareness in developing the role of occupational therapy within the field of learning disabilities
Aimed at:
All levels
15.45 – 17.15
Session 37
Mental health
Interactive workshop
Exploring the added value of using football therapeutically
Pettican A1, Hynes J2, Pearson D2
University of Essex, UK1, Positive Mental Attitude Sports Academy, UK2
Learning outcomes
 Gain an understanding of the key findings from the PMA research study
 Identify practical strategies and techniques that would enable them to incorporate sport into their own
therapeutic practice
Aimed at:
All levels
15.45 – 17.15
Session 38
Neurological practice
38.1
Can Rasch analysis improve the sensitivity of outcome measures in clinical practice?
Combined papers and seminar
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Slade A, Freeman J
Plymouth University, UK
38.2
A brain computer interface to support independence and function of people with acquired
brain injury living at home
Martin S1, Armstrong E2
University of Ulster, UK1, Cedar Foundation, UK2
38.3
Existential loss in the context of Motor Neurone Disease: a hermeneutic
phenomenological study
Harris D
University of Salford, UK
Learning outcomes
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Describe how contemporary psychometrics can improve outcome measures in practice
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Explore the use of brain computer interfaces as an assistive technology for people with acquired brain
injury
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Examine the application of the hermeneutic phenomenological approach to focus on client's existential
loss and concerns
Aimed at:
All levels
15.45 – 16.25
Session 39
Social care
Keynote address
Workforce changes in adult social care. Are occupational therapists ready, willing
and able?
Hear how the workforce changes in adult social care in England will require the occupational
therapy profession to raise its profile. Hear how Skills for Care can support occupational
therapists to become a more visible presence in this sector. Andy Tilden, Director of Sector
Development - Skills, Skills for Care will be delivering this session.
15.45 – 17.15
Session 40
15.45 – 17.15
Session 41
Children, young people and families
College hosted
The Children and Families Act 2014
Discover how the Children and Families Act 2014 has opened up greater opportunities for
occupational therapists to support children and young people with special education needs
and disabilities. Led by Karin Bishop, Head of Professional Practice, and Karina Dancza,
Professional Advisor - Children and Young People from the College of Occupational
Therapists.
Social inclusion
Papers
41.1
Exploring the lived experience of homelessness from an occupational perspective
Cunningham M
Plymouth University, UK
41.2
Finding purpose through altruism: the potential of ‘doing for others’ during asylum
Smith H
Teesside University, UK
41.3
The role of the occupational therapist in the management of compulsive hoarding
Barnard E, Willis S, Dissanayake S
CNWL NHS Foundation Trust, UK
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Learning outcomes
 Consider the role of occupational therapy in supporting service user efficacy and autonomy
 Evaluate the use of innovative techniques when working with vulnerable groups
Aimed at:
All levels
15.45 – 17.15
Session 42
Older people
Interactive workshop
What matters most to older people? Implications for occupational therapists.
Stuart L
UCL Partners, UK
Learning outcome
 Reflect on whether current practice supports the I statements, what limits this and how can it be improved
Aimed at:
All levels
15.45 – 16.25
Children, young people and families
Session 43
Exhibitor workshop
Handwriting intervention from posture to pen grip
Stabilo
This workshop will give practical tips and suggestions to encourage the correct motor skills
required for writing, and how it is key to ensure that these skills are learnt so that writing
becomes easier and enjoyable.
Learning outcome
•
Get practical advice on how to develop the appropriate physical abilities to write
15.45 – 16.25
Session 44
Posture management
Exhibitor workshop
An introduction to therapeutic night positioning
Simple Stuff Works
24 hour postural care is well recognised as a fundamental health need for individuals with
complex disabilities who find it difficult to move independently or to change position
effectively. There are many others who would also benefit from this simple and effective
intervention. This workshop outlines the basic patterns of body shape distortion as
determined by the person’s habitual lying posture, specific issues that arise when
considering therapeutic night positioning and provides delegates with resources they can
begin to use immediately in their practice.
Learning outcomes
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Find out about the predictable patterns of body shape distortion as determined by habitual lying posture
Learn to use a simple assessment tool to evaluate an individual’s lying posture
Consider the unique challenges posed by the safe and gentle introduction of positioning techniques at night
Access a generic safety checklist that can be used with any person considering therapeutic night positioning
15.45 – 17.15
Session 45
Work
Workshop
How to build an employment practice as an occupational therapist
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This workshop will be delivered jointly by the Specialist Sections - Work and Independent
Practice. Explore how to apply entrepreneurial skills successfully into your professional
dealings with employers and organisations.
16.30 – 17.15
Session 46
Innovative practice
Seminar
The Well Carer Project: ill health prevention and access to occupational interventions
Ridout A, Mayers C
University of Leeds, UK
Learning outcomes
•
Gain new insights in to the needs of working carers and their ideas for service improvement relating to
occupational need
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Increase your understanding of the use of the Leeds socio technical framework, supporting knowledge
exchange
Aimed at:
All levels
16.30 – 17.15
Session 47
Social care
16.30 – 17.15
Stroke survivors
Session 48
Keynote address
The Social Services and Wellbeing (Wales) Act. What does it mean for occupational
therapy?
The Social Services and Wellbeing (Wales) Act will be implemented in April 2016. The Act will
transform social care services and it cites occupational therapy as an important social care
intervention. Ruth Crowder, the College’s Policy Officer for Wales, will explore the
implications of the new Act for occupational therapists in health, social care and housing
services across Wales.
Exhibitor workshop
Online therapy empowered by video games
Newcastle University
This workshop will outline how online therapy using video games delivers upper limb
rehabilitation to stroke survivors. It will include a description of a cloud based platform for
delivery of therapy and remote management of patients, data on patient compliance and
outcome and the results of patient interviews regarding the service.
Learning outcomes
 Develop an appreciation of the technology available to support service delivery and patient management for
online therapy
 Consider the potential role of video games in upper limb rehabilitation
 Understand patients’ views comparing conventional therapy and online therapy.
16.30 – 17.15
Session 49
17.20 - 18.35
Exhibitor workshop
TBC
British Association and College of Occupational Therapists Annual
General Meeting
All members of the British Association of Occupational Therapists are encouraged to attend
the AGM to find out what your professional body is doing on your behalf.
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09.00 – 09.45
Session 50
Plenary
Latest thinking on dementia
Dr Maud Graff, Assistant Professor and Occupational Therapist, Radboud University Medical
Center and Department of Rehabilitation & the Scientific Institute for Quality of Healthcare
& Radboud Alzheimer Center, The Netherlands; and Dr Jennifer Wenborn, VALID Programme
Manager, University College London/North-East London NHS Foundation Trust, will deliver a
joint plenary about their latest work on dementia.
Maud’s research interests are development, evaluation and implementation of evidence
based psychosocial and allied health care interventions, especially occupational therapy, for
older people and chronically ill people with cognitive disorders.
Jennifer is a researcher, involved in several dementia care research studies. Her main role is
managing ‘Valuing Active Life in Dementia’ (VALID), a five year research programme funded
by the National Institute of Health Research to investigate community occupational therapy
in dementia.
09.55 – 10.40
Session 51
Adult physical health
Seminar
Life after hip precautions - the road less travelled
Hryb R, McQuaid L
Guys and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust, UK
Learning outcomes
 Increase awareness of alternative practice through the review of audit results following the removal of hip
precautions
 Gain a greater appreciation of current practice guidelines regarding post-operative hip precautions
Aimed at:
All levels
09.55 – 10.40
Session 52
Neurological practice
52.1
Delivering group based upper limb rehabilitation using Nintendo WiiTM following Stroke
O’Neill C, Matthews M, Feeney S
The National Hospital for Neurology and Neurosurgery, UK
52.2
The effect of combination treatment of low-frequency rTMS and occupational therapy
Matsubara A, Yata K, Kaseda Y, Sakamoto Y
Hiroshima City Rehabilitation Hospital, Japan
52.3
Upper limb electrical stimulation and robotic assisted therapy: A feasibility study.
van der Walt A
The Wellington Hospital, UK
Facilitated posters
Learning outcomes
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Compare a range of contemporary interventions in upper limb rehabilitation
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Describe developments in the use of technology in occupational therapy interventions
Aimed at:
All levels
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09.55 – 10.40
Session 53
Practice – present and future
Seminar
Evaluating capacity to live independently and safely in the community
Chisholm D, Toto P, Raina K, Holm M, Rogers J
University of Pittsburgh, USA
Learning outcome
 Describe occupational performance deficits of clients, from various cognitive and physical diagnostic
populations
Aimed at:
All levels
09.55 – 10.40
Session 54
Social care
09.55 – 10.40
Mental health
Session 55
09.55 – 10.40
Session 56
Keynote address
Better together for those we serve
Alison Raw, Professional Adviser for Allied Health Professions and Lyn Romeo, Chief Social
Worker for Adults from the Department of Health will outline their vision of joint working
opportunities for occupational therapists and social workers
College hosted
Recovering ordinary lives: the next steps
Recovering ordinary lives: the strategy for occupational therapy in mental health services
2007-2017. A vision for the next ten years was developed by the College to improve the
impact and provide a structure for leadership of occupational therapy in mental health
services. Hear how the final two years of the strategy will ensure occupational intervention
remains central to the mental health recovery process. Led by Genevieve Smyth, the
College’s Professional Advisor, Mental Health and Learning Disabilities, together with Karen
Morris, Research and Development Lead from the College’s Specialist Section – Mental
Health.
Dementia
Seminar
Advanced dementia and occupational therapy: a practitioner survey
Gately M, Trudeau S
Tufts University, USA
Learning outcomes
 Understand occupational therapy interventions currently in use in the United States, including frequency,
perceived effectiveness, and intervention priorities for clients with advanced dementia
 Recognise the perceived barriers to occupational therapy practice with clients with advanced dementia in
the United States
Aimed at:
All levels
09.55 – 10.40
Session 57
Innovative practice
Seminar
Time banking and occupational therapy: an innovative approach to practice
Nurse I
Cardiff University, UK
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Learning outcomes
 Gain knowledge on time banking and its relevance to occupational therapy
 Increase collaborative opportunities across sectors in an innovative way to enhance enablement
opportunities
Aimed at:
All levels
09.55 – 10.40
Session 58
Practice development
Seminar
“One wall, a hundred goals". Using climbing as a treatment to promote recovery
Laidlaw I
NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde, UK
Learning outcomes
 Promote the role of physical activity in supporting recovery from drug and alcohol use
 Demonstrate the effective use of community resources to promote recovery and reduce barriers to
integration
Aimed at:
All levels
09.55 – 10.40
Session 59
Service improvement
Seminar
Occupational therapists leading role in fire safety partnerships
Breeze P1, Marsden D2
Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue Service, UK1, Manchester Mental Health and Social
Care Trust, UK2
Learning outcomes
 Understand the Health and Social Care Fire Safety Guidance and the role for occupational therapists
 Realise the benefits of joint fire safety interventions from service users and occupational therapist's
perspectives
Aimed at:
Managers
09.55 – 10.40
Session 60
Work
The Ill-treatment of employees with disabilities in British workplaces
Ralph Fevre, Professor of Social Research, School of Social Sciences, Cardiff University has
conducted research that has produced the evidence that indicates UK workers with ill health
and disabilities are being unfairly treated in the workplace. Find out what the causes are of
this behaviour and how occupational therapists are well placed to help employers deliver
fair and objective treatment of all their staff.
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10.40 – 11.10
Morning coffee, exhibition and poster viewing
11.10 – 12.40
Session 61
Adult physical health
Interactive workshop
How can occupational therapy measure patient outcomes in acute care?
Coetzee S1, Sluman J2, Atwal A1
Brunel University London, UK1, Homerton University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, UK2
Learning outcomes
•
Consider the value and importance of implementing standardised outcome measures within your service
and reflect on experiences of doing this to date - what worked, what did not, what could change
•
Discuss relevant outcome measures in groups, their benefits and challenges. Consider how these can be
implemented in your service and problem solve the potential problems that may arise
Aimed at:
All levels
11.10 – 11.50
Session 62
Learning disability
Seminar
Making a positive difference for people who have a learning disability and sight loss
Cruickshank L1, England S2
Royal National Institute for the Blind (RNIB) Scotland, UK1, The Thomas Pocklington Trust,
UK2
Learning outcomes
•
Gain the knowledge of early detection of sight loss for people who have a learning disability, through the
assessment process
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Acknowledge the importance of embedding sight loss into the care pathway
Aimed at:
All levels
11.10 – 12.40
Session 63
Practice – present and future
63.1
How do driver assessors make fitness-to-drive decisions for older or disabled drivers?
Unsworth C1, Harries P2, Davies M2
La Trobe University, Australia1, Brunel University, UK2
63.2
Systematic review: interventions to improve driving ability after neurological impairment
Wightman E, Harries P
Brunel University, UK
63.3
Fitness-to-drive after mild traumatic brain injury: mapping the trajectory of recovery
Baker A1, Unsworth C2, Lannin N3
La Trobe University, Australia1, Curtin University, Australia2, Alfred Health, Australia3
63.4
Determining fitness-to-drive following stroke using the OT-DORA Battery
Unsworth C1, Lovell R1, Lannin N2, Baker A3
La Trobe University, Australia1, Alfred Health, Australia2, La Trobe University, Australia3
Papers
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Learning outcomes
•
Describe the various approaches to driver assessment and rehabilitation
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Compare these approaches and their effectiveness in driver rehabilitation
•
Select strategies for application to own practice
Aimed at:
All levels
11.10 – 11.50
Session 64
Social care
Seminar
Transforming social care: an approach for developing trusted assessor skills across teams
Winchcombe M, Bisatt J
Southwark Council, UK
Learning outcomes
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Increase knowledge about occupational therapists’ pivotal roles in transforming social care
•
Understand the implications of changing social care practices
Aimed at:
Senior practitioners
11.10 – 12.40
UNISON
Session 65
11.10 – 12.40
Session 66
College hosted
Preventing small problems from becoming BIG problems. The benefits of having an
occupational therapy trade union representative in your department and/or workplace
BAOT and UNISON are experienced at helping members to resolve work-related difficulties
at an early stage, before they are allowed to develop into potentially serious problems. This
approach delivers real and positive outcomes for employers and staff. This session will
explore the benefits to managers and staff of having an occupational therapy trade union
representative in every workplace.
Children, young people and families
Interactive workshop
Self-care with flair! - a practical guide to teach self- care to children with disabilities
Raghavan B, McDonald G
Paediatric Therapeutics LLC, USA
Learning outcomes
•
Learn a uniform approach to teaching self-care skills to children with ASD and other disabilities
•
Become knowledgeable about the underlying neurological basis for teaching daily living skills to children
using this system
Aimed at:
All levels
11.10 – 11.50
Session 67
Mental health
67.1
Making occupation matter in an intensive eating disorder day service
Sørlie C, Cowan M
South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust, UK
67.2
What are the benefits of interdependence in relation to occupation? Implications for
practice
Traub C, Douglas F
Papers
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University of the West of England, UK
Learning outcomes
•
Describe occupational based practice
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Identify strategies for application to practice including the concept of 'interdependence
Aimed at:
All levels
11.10 – 12.40
Session 68
Older people
68.1
Occupational experiences of older patients on hospital wards
Martin M1, Stack C2
University of Brighton, UK1, Western Sussex Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, UK2
68.2
Discharge decision making for older people leaving hospital: a literature review
Rule A1, Bridges J2, Adams J2
Southern Health NHS Foundation Trust, UK1, University of Southampton, UK2
68.3
Development of an app to support fall prevention
Ward G, Holliday N
Coventry University, UK
68.4
Piloting the Model of Human Occupation Exploratory Level Outcome Ratings (MOHOExpLOR)
Parkinson S1, Forsyth K1, Melton J2, Cooper J2, Reed M2, Duffy N3, Johnson H3, Carlyle P3
Queen Margaret University, UK1, 2gether NHS Foundation Trust, UK2, Cumbria Partnership
NHS Foundation Trust, UK3
Papers
Learning outcomes
•
Describe the issues and the range of approaches that impact on the successful discharge of older people
from hospital
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Explain how the application of technology and use of assessment tools can support rehabilitation and
the discharge process
•
Identify the application of these strategies to own practice
Aimed at:
All levels
11.10 – 12.40
Session 69
Service improvement
Interactive workshop
Sustainable, resilient, healthy people and places: the Sustainable Development Unit
strategy in occupational therapy
Whittaker B1, Roschnik S2
Centre for Sustainable Healthcare, UK1, Humanitarian Centre, UK2
Learning outcomes
•
Explore the economic, social and environmental value of applying the Sustainable Development Unit
strategy in occupational therapy
•
Identify opportunities for occupational therapists to adopt sustainable clinical practice
Aimed at:
All levels
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11.10 – 11.40
Session 70
Work
Seminar
The 2016 Conference on Work Disability Prevention and Integration. Why you should go.
Coole C
University of Nottingham
Learning outcomes
•
Hear about the 2014 Conference on Work Disability Prevention and Integration
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Gain information about attending and applying for the 2016 Conference on Work Disability Prevention
and Integration
11.55 – 12.40
Assistive technology
Session 71
College hosted
The creative use of assistive technology (AT) in supporting people with dementia and their
carers in the community – how can occupational therapists shape the future?
Barbara Dunk, OT Consultant for Assistive Technology, Mental Health of Older Adults, South
London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust; Alison Thrower, Advanced Practitioner
Telecare, London Borough of Southwark and Emma Fountain, Occupational Therapist,
Assistive Technology & Telecare, Lewisham Memory Service, will share their experience of
working in Assistive technology from both a health and local authority perspective. Good
practice guidance developed across several south London boroughs will be outlined
including guidance for the provision of safer walking technologies and medication
management.
The workshop will encourage wider discussion from participants on next steps for
supporting people in the community in more creative ways with increased focus on positive
risk management. The evidence base and current relevant research will be briefly
highlighted.
11.55 – 12.40
Session 72
Social care
72.1
The experiences of families of disabled children of the home adaptations process
Boniface G
Cardiff University, UK
72.2
Reflection: the development of a children and young people's occupational therapy
service
Tandy C, Fyfe G, Cash L
Essex County Council, UK
Papers
Learning outcomes
•
Develop knowledge of the challenges and benefits of developing a children and young people’s
occupational therapy service in a social care setting
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Gain an insight into the involvement of peers in research
Aimed at:
All levels
11.55 – 12.40
Session 73
Mental health
73.1
Wellbeing through circle dance: a constructivist grounded theory study
Borges da Costa A-L, Snape R, Carson J
Papers
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University of Bolton, UK
73.2
Urban Eden - how mental health service users can creatively transform their outside space
Brown L, Walton P, Hartman R, Clarke H, Dunne Mills S, Thompson P
Manchester Mental Health and Social Care Trust, UK
Learning outcomes
•
Describe interventions that promote engagement and wellbeing for clients
•
Identify strategies that will promote client engagement in own practice
Aimed at:
All levels
11.40 – 12.40
Session 74
Work
Seminar/Keynote Address
Is work the most important outcome of Traumatic Brain Injury vocational rehabilitation?
Phillips J, Holmes J, Auton M, Radford K
University of Nottingham
Learning outcome
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Identify important primary outcomes from the perspective of people with new TBI (NTBI), people late
after TBI (LTBI), service providers and employers.
Keynote address
State of the nation address
Jain Holmes, NEC member, College of occupational Therapists Specialist Section - Work
12.40 – 14.00
Lunch, exhibition and poster viewing
14.00 – 14.40
Session 75
Adult physical health
75.1
A journey with Breast Cancer- an expert by experience account with an occupational
therapy twist
Walker N
University of Derby, UK
75.2
Rehabilitation service development for bariatric service users
Black T, Yates E
Northamptonshire Healthcare Foundation Trust, UK
75.3
Innovative accelerated discharge pathway following hip and knee arthroscopy
Cope J, Connolly S
Guys and St Thomas' NHS Trust, UK
75.4
Occupational therapy reducing the prevalence of PTSD in patients admitted to critical care
Lynn R1, McLoughlin F2, Baxter T1
Sheffield Hallam University, UK1, Nottingham University Hospitals, UK2
Papers
Learning outcomes
•
Describe and explain three contemporary and emerging areas of occupational therapy practice; bariatric,
cancer survivorship and critical care
•
Identify a range of contextual factors impacting on emerging practice, and relate these to the subjects
under discussion
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Select relevant examples of evidence based occupational therapy interventions, and apply these to own
practice in order to improve outcomes for all stakeholders
Aimed at:
All levels
14.00 – 14.40
Session 76
Student
76.1
mixed-method study
Student preparation for research-active occupational therapy careers: a longitudinal,
Papers
Rihtman T, Booth J, Wilson R
Coventry University, UK
76.2
A review of the literature on 'Generation Y’
Hills C1, Levett Jones T, Warren Forward H, Ryan S
University of Newcastle, UK
Learning outcomes
•
Describe various approaches to creating an evidence base for occupational therapy practice,
management and education
•
Explain how research confidence can be developed and optimized
•
Discuss the extent to which this evidence base can be used in practice, by focusing on lessons learned
from studying ‘Generation Y’
Aimed at:
All levels
14.00 – 15.30
Session 77
New and emerging roles
77.1
What is the unique role of occupational therapy in diabetes care?
Youngson A, Wilby H, Cole F, Cox D
University of Cumbria, UK
77.2
The journey from generalist to specialist occupational therapist in palliative care
Johnson L
St Helena Hospice, UK
77.3
The time is now! Embracing contemporary roles for occupational therapists in mental
health
Shute R, Frisby C, Thompson L
2gether NHS Foundation Trust, UK
77.4
Two out of 50! Why we should increase the number of occupational therapists who are
best interest assessors
Brodala A
Hertfordshire Health and Community Services and Oxford Social and Community Services,
UK
Papers
Learning outcomes
•
Describe several examples of innovative, highly skilled practice areas for occupational therapists
•
Explain and analyse key issues relating to innovative and emerging practice, including impact on
professional identity, skill mix, and generalism v specialism
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Analyse the process of becoming a specialist practitioner, and apply this to own practice
Aimed at:
All levels
14.00 – 15.30
Session 78
Social care
78.1
Paper
How can occupational therapists contribute to reablement outcomes? A qualitative study
Whitehead P, Parry R, Walker M, Drummond A
University of Nottingham, UK
78.2
Seminar
Living well with dementia: a personalised approach
Bertram S
Hertfordshire County Council, UK
Combined paper and seminar
Learning outcomes
•
Identify what contributions occupational therapists make in reablement outcomes
•
Understand how personal budgets can support wellbeing
Aimed at:
All levels
14.00 – 15.30
Practice placement
Session 79
14.00 – 15.30
Session 80
College hosted
Influence the next generation of occupational therapists and shape the future of your
profession
Play a key role in educating the next generation of occupational therapists, and in the
process, stay on top of your profession, by becoming a Practice Placement Educator. In this
coveted role, not only will you meet the HCPC standards for CPD, you will feel a huge sense
of achievement in helping today’s students become tomorrow’s graduates. This collegehosted session will give you all the information you need, to begin this journey. Led by
Caroline Grant, the College’s Education Officer – QA and Guidance
Children, young people and families
Interactive workshop
Schoolagram: an innovative mental health tool to gain perspective of the school
experience
Roberts S, Spoor Y
Northumberland, Tyne and Wear NHS Foundation Trust, UK
Learning outcomes
•
Gain an overview of the development of the schoolagram
•
Become familiar with the tool to understand it's potential within CAMHS
Aimed at:
All levels
14.00 – 15.30
Session 81
Neurological practice
Interactive workshop
Developing cognitive rehabilitation services on a brain computer interface for people
with Acquired Brain Injury
Martin S1, Armstrong E2, Daly J2
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University of Ulster, UK1, Cedar Foundation, UK2
Learning outcomes
•
Develop an understanding of brain computer interfaces as an assistive technology for people with
acquired brain injury
•
Explore a therapist station and cognitive rehab tasks available to people with acquired brain injury
Aimed at:
All levels
14.00 – 15.30
Session 82
Long term conditions
Interactive workshop
Integrating services to deliver better outcomes- lessons learnt
Mccloughry H1, Christie D2
MC Squared Consulting, UK1, West Sussex County Council, UK2
Learning outcomes
•
Learn about up to date developments in the commissioning of services with an overview of areas of
good practice
•
Gain a strategic view about their services and will acquire confidence in being proactive at a local level
Aimed at:
Managers
14.00 – 14.40
Session 83
Service improvements
Seminar
Prepare for a Care Quality Commission inspection: view from a CQC occupational therapy
specialist advisor
Booth M
Care Quality Commission, UK
Learning outcomes
•
Gain a greater understanding of the Care Quality inspection process and how it impacts on them
•
Know what is required to prepare for CQC inspection and use the key areas of inspection to improve
services
Aimed at:
All levels
14.00 – 14.40
Specialist Section - Work
Session 84
14.45 – 15.30
Session 85
Keynote address
The contribution of occupational therapy to vocational rehabilitation
Dr Jean McQueen, AHP Consultant in mental health and forensic mental health, Scottish
Government will encourage delegates to recognise the unique contribution they can make
to support people with mental health illness to work. Dr McQueen will demonstrate how to
articulate the benefit of occupational therapy to service users and employers and will also
outline how far sighted employers are enjoying the business advantages of engaging with
vocational rehabilitation programmes.
Students
Seminar
International study: indulgence or essential for future practice of occupational therapy?
O'Neill S, Waters S
Coventry University, UK
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Learning outcomes
•
Explore, debate and clarify current practice, considering the benefits and challenges of international
study experiences
•
Recognise possibilities and develop strategies for enabling international study
Aimed at:
All levels
14.45 – 15.30
Session 86
Service improvement
Seminar
Clinical commissioning - what occupational therapists need to know!
O'Higgins H, Yeomans J
Southern Derbyshire Clinical Commissioning Group, UK
Learning outcomes
•
Equip occupational therapist with an understanding of the commissioning process and its context for
their services
•
Support occupational therapist to demonstrate the value of the profession and the need to be able to
present good outcome based information to commissioner
Aimed at:
All levels
14.45 – 15.30
Session 87
Work
Interactive workshop
Turning academic research into practice guidelines; is it a well-trodden path? The
Specialist Section Work’s journey.
McBean J
Juliet McBean Independent OT
Learning outcome
 Contribute to the evidence based practice and R&D outcomes of occupational therapy and work
15.35 – 16.00
Session 88
15.35-15.40
Closing plenary
Introduction and thank yous
Julia Scott, Chief Executive, College of Occupational Therapists
15.40-15.50
“What have you got to do this week?”
Karin Turner was in a car accident in 2008, which left this successful ambitious 30 year with
mild brain injury. Initially after the accident she struggled to get help she needed to recover
and rehabilitate. Then she met two OTs who understood her end goal was to get back to
work and managed a recovery and rehabilitation programme that made returning to work a
reality. Hear from Karin how and why occupational therapy changed her life.
15.50-16.00
Farewell address
Julia Scott, Chief Executive, College of Occupational Therapists
16.00 – 16.10
Grab and go coffee and close of conference
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Innovative technology
Innovative technology is on display throughout Conference, and provides an opportunity to see demonstrations of
equipment and materials designed and produced by presenters:
IT1
Upper limb rehabilitation: positive dose response relationship for therapeutic video games
Eyre J, Lambden C, Morgan G, Shi J, Serradilla J, Scott M
Newcastle University, UK
IT2
Implementing integrated community working to deliver assistive technology in
Oxfordshire
McDermott T, Tait V
Oxfordshire County Council, UK
IT3
Enabling and engaging students within an e-learning environment using Wordpress
Gray F, Head J
Canterbury Christ Church University, UK
Posters
Visit the ROMPA and Winslow Resources Poster Viewing area to see posters displaying examples of best practice
and innovations being applied by occupational therapists:
P1
Implementation of an occupational therapy led clinic for chemotherapy induced peripheral
neuropathy
Cameron J
NHS Greater Glasgow & Clyde, UK
P2
Allied health profession intervention at front door services – a future model
Watson L
NHS Greater Glasgow & Clyde, UK
P3
Evaluation of developmental dance programmes as OT intervention for children with autism
Boes C1, Golding A2
Cardiff University, UK1, Trinity Laban Conservatoire, UK2
P4
Making a difference in antenatal well-being: a scoping review
Maris-Shaw S
London Southbank University, UK
P5
Introducing and implementing paediatric occupational therapy in Nepal: the challenges and
outcomes
McKenna M1, O’Neill A2
North West London Hospital NHS Trust, UK1, Barking, Havering and Redbridge University
Trust, UK2
P6
Exploring the concept of enablement: the perspectives of people with dementia
Dawson S1, Chung P2, McMillan Z1
Medway Council, UK1, Canterbury Christchurch University, UK2
P7
Social and therapeutic horticulture promotes wellbeing for people with dementia at home
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Derrett A, Quick L, Melton J
2gether NHS Foundation Trust, UK
P8
Occupational therapists’ use of Cognitive Stimulation Therapy in dementia care
Rehling T1, Corr S2, Sixsmith J1, Chard G3
University of Northampton, UK1, Leicester Partnership NHS Trust, UK2, AMPS UK and
Ireland3
P9
Dementia champion project – intervention at the front door
Watson L
NHS Greater Glasgow & Clyde, UK
P10
Challenges in accessing hard to reach populations via gatekeepers for research
Wheatley S
Brighton University, UK
P11
Rehabilitation despite diagnosis
Vickerstaff L
Gloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, UK
P12
Introducing a recovery model in a child and adolescent secure mental health hospital
Omoyele C
Bluebird House, Southern Health, UK
P13
What supports social participation in people with communication disorders: a rapid review
Faulkner E, Tune K
Oxford Brookes University, UK
P14
Using Writing as Therapy development: UWaT: finding out how ‘Me’ works
Cooper P, McGilloway K, Garrod H
Oxleas NHS Foundation Trust, UK
P15
Extended working hours model for occupational therapy service on acute mental health
wards
Davies L
Cheshire and Wirral Partnership NHS Foundation Trust, UK
P16
Cognitive Stimulation Therapy: theory vs practice. The Fife mental health occupational
therapy experience
Hogg G
NHS Fife, UK
P17
Impact of sensory modulation on participation in people with severe mental illness
Lipskaya-Velikovsky L1, Haim-Litevsky D2, Tadmor I2, Lederer S2
Tel Aviv University, Israel1, Beer-Ya'akov-Ness-Ziona-Maban Mental Health Center, Israel2
P18
The same but different. Supporting adults with Asperger’s in a mental health service
Munro S, Hart H
NHS Tayside, UK
P19
Pre-operative occupational therapy telephone clinic assist reducing length of stay for
elective neurosurgery patients
Hardy S
University College NHS Foundation Trust, UK
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P20
P21
The driving project: signposting therapists and service users in a neurological setting
Paddock K, Bashton D
The National Hospital for Neurology and Neurosurgery, UK
The changing role of occupational therapy services: a scoping study
Fillingham J1, Pryce F1, Hughes J2
Staffordshire and Stoke on Trent Partnership NHS Trust, UK1, Personal Social Services
Research Unit (PSSRU), University of Manchester, UK2
P22
Embedding organisational values into practice within an occupational therapy service
Muir I, Crichton S
NHS Lothian, UK
P24
Introducing an outcome measure in an acute hospital setting
Leonard A, Lee K
Dorset County Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, UK
P25
Sharing the experience of undertaking an occupational therapy internship
Chapman C
Alzheimer Scotland, UK
P26
‘Generation Y’ students’ preference for lecture and on-line learning. A systematic review
Hills C1, Levett-Jones T2, Lapkin S3
National University of Ireland, Ireland1, University of Newcastle, UK2, Central Queensland
University, Australia3
P27
Student experiences of occupational therapy education in a non-commissioned programme
with continuous part time practice education
Blank A, Double A, O’Brien J
University of Worcester, UK
P28
Exploring the experience of receiving a mental health diagnosis
Burchett N
Cardiff Metropolitan University, UK
P29
Improving sleep hygiene to increase function within mental health services
Hicks M
Cambian Group, UK
P30
How the seven senses enable a therapeutic inpatient milieu in child and adolescent service
Youngs E
Cambian Group, UK
P31
Wellbeing through activity: implementing the COT toolkit in Nottinghamshire
Blair S, Hutton E
Nottinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust, UK
P32
Occupational therapy: co-creation for child health, early intervention and health literacy
Whelan E, Anderson K, Mitchell D
Robert Gordon University, UK
P33
Service transformation through integration: specialist seating model for children
Jones C1, Underhill M2, Baylis M2
Birmingham City Council, UK1, Birmingham Community Healthcare NHS Trust, UK2
[32]
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P34
P35
Developing a multidisciplinary environmental assessment for children with challenging
behaviour
Sims T, Morden B, Routledge S, Cleaver J, Prowse E, Garbett S, Chisholm T
Brighton & Hove City Council, UK
What do people with early-stage dementia identify as meaningful therapy goals?
Evans S1, Pool J2, Besso E3, Cunnane H4, Freestone C5, Gerbase S6, Hart I7, Lawrence C8, Simkin
Z9, Kudlicka A8
National Institute for Social Care and Health Research Clinical Research Centre, UK1, Jackie
Pool Associates Ltd, UK2, Manchester Mental Health & Social Care NHS Trust, UK3, Bradford
University, UK4, Cardiff University, UK5, Kings College London, UK6, Research Institute for Care
of Older People, UK7, Bangor University, UK8, Manchester University, UK9
P36
Prioritising risk in dementia: using the SPECAL Method in person-centred risk management
Pearce S
Contented Dementia Trust, UK
P37
Making a difference through training, for people with a dementia, by exploring emotions
Wheeler D
Hertfordshire County Council, UK
P39
Bridging the gap between Children Services and Adult Services – improving transition and
independent living skills of individuals with learning disabilities
Brown T, Gywnne E, Chadwick C
Dorset Healthcare University Foundation Trust, UK
P40
Sensing your sensory
O'Connell J, Vickerstaff R
St Andrew, UK
P41
Supervision in the context of a non-traditional placement in the voluntary sector
Rhodes C, Warburton B
Sheffield Hallam University, UK
P42
Healthy eating group: improving and educating diet choices within a male mental health
setting
Armstrong S
Cambian Group, UK
P43
Meeting the physical health needs of mental health service users
Beanlands C
London Southbank University, UK
P44
‘I’m not unique, it’s happening every day, there’s thousands of us’. The lived experience of a
mother bereaved by a road crash
Revell C
Lancashire Care Foundation Trust, UK
P45
Not just about the movement - social cognition in Huntington's disease
Fisher A1, Rickards H2, Eddy C2
University of Birmingham, UK1, The Barberry, National Centre for Mental Health, UK2
P46
Celebrating 10 years of the APPLE Scheme
Grant C
College of Occupational Therapists, UK
[33]
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P47
Current occupational therapy practice in supporting people with obesity and bariatric needs
Spring H, Howlett F
York St John University, UK
P48
A qualitative study of the needs of CBR programmes in Jordan
Darawsheh W
The University of Jordan, Jordan
P50
Occupational therapy student perspectives of undergraduate education in manual handling
Birrell M, Wilby H
The University of Cumbria, UK
P51
Inclusive education in occupational therapy: how could we make a difference?
Collins B
Bournemouth University, UK
P52
‘Once upon a practical exam’ a collaborative forum theatre project in OT education
McGinley S-L, Wilson J, Bracher M, Grisbrooke J
University of Southampton, UK
P53
Development and assessment of a metaphor for teaching occupational therapy theory
Rihtman T, Frowen T, Rose E, Booth J, O’Neill S, Porter J
Coventry University, UK
P54
Making a difference for those within a specialist autism and complex needs service
Pope J
The Huntercombe Group, UK
P55
Fatigue management in Multiple Sclerosis
Sedek S, Frater T
Brunel University, UK
P56
Craft in contemporary occupational therapy: a practical rag rug
von Kurthy H
University of Brighton, UK
P59
Occupational therapy intervention using 'Patient Diaries' to evaluate early symptoms of
Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder in patients following admission to intensive care
Bettany C
Glenfield Hospital, UK
P62
Informing and supporting care givers
Beal J, Kobelis E
Cygnet Hospital, UK
P63
COT Endorsement; raising standards
Grant C
College of Occupational Therapists, UK
P65
Screening tool for classroom attention and on-task behaviour: a literature based study
Logannathan S
Coventry University, UK
P66
Developing a local multi-agency protocol for supporting parents with learning disabilities
Taylor-Wade B
[34]
Abstracts in blue text have research ethics approval
Dorset Healthcare University Foundation NHS Trust, UK
P67
The use of mobile technology to improve equipment ordering in a Community
Rehabilitation Team
Bell H
NHS Greater Glasgow & Clyde, UK
P68
‘Get Moving Redcar & Cleveland’ encouraging active transport: a role emerging placement
Hill C, Elliot S
Teesside University, UK
P69
Peer Support Groups; maintaining and creating meaningful roles/occupations in society
Butt E, Levins K, Hodge E
Lancashire Care NHS Foundation Trust, UK
P70
Evaluating capacity for community living: performance assessment of self-care skills
Chisholm D, Toto P, Raina K, Holm M, Rogers J
University of Pittsburgh, USA
P71
How do we, as occupational therapists, meet our Blue Badge service users' expectations in a
challenging and changing local government environment?
Dade R, Hurcomb E
Kent County Council, UK
P72
Creating the resources to support role-emerging student placements in Alzheimer Scotland
Chapman C1, Maclean F2, Hunter E1
Alzheimer Scotland, UK1, Queen Margaret University, UK2
P73
Using the Model of Human Occupation to identify conceptual needs within an EIS caseload
Parsonage J, McDonald K
CNWL NHS Foundation Trust, UK
P74
The role of the occupational therapist in the prevention and management of pressure ulcers
Stuart L
UCL Partners, UK
P75
Social participation and friendship among school-aged children with disabilities
Massey J, Bedell G, Hardy S, Luo X, Liu C, Vanderclock P, Gilmore S
Boston School of Occupational Therapy, Tufts University, USA
P76
Using technology to connect to people living with dementia
Hunter E
Alzheimer Scotland, UK
P77
Improving patient experience through meaningful activity for people with dementia
Lediard C
University Hospitals Leicester, UK
P79
Piloting a mental health intervention to increase participation in everyday life
Parkinson S1, Birken M2, Morley M2, Patel T3
Freelance MOHO training, UK1, South West London and St George’s Mental Health NHS Trust,
UK2, Central and North West London NHS Foundation Trust, UK3
P80
Far from home: understanding the impact of hospital environments on stroke rehabilitation
Martin-Saez M
[35]
Abstracts in blue text have research ethics approval
Cambridge University Hospital, UK
P81
Evaluating the use of outcome measures for patients in a neurological community team
Roe M
Nottingham University Hospitals, UK
P84
What do BAOT members want from their regional group? A reflective analysis
McGinley S, Guest J, Power K
SE BAOT Regional Group Committee, UK
P85
Striking a balance: meeting the diverse needs of male older adults in a medium secure unit
Dale M, Marshall L
St Andrew's Healthcare, UK
P86
The remotivation process as a multi-disciplinary ward intervention
Pienaar L
South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust, UK
P87
How should occupational therapy respond to widening participation strategy?
Collins B
Bournemouth University, UK
P88
e-CPD: a practical online approach
Humphries R, Burgess S
University of Derby, UK
P89
The teaching of sight loss within an educational environment
Parker J, Peterson C
London Southbank University, UK
P90
Exploring the development and impact of vocational and real work opportunities in a
medium secure environment
Lang A
Stockton Hall Hospital, UK
P91
Handwriting intervention approaches for typically developing elementary-school children
Ong L, McDermott J
Glasgow Caledonian University , UK
P92
Using art in occupational therapy reduces stigma, promotes recovery and social inclusion
Booth R
Tees, Esk and Wear Valleys NHS Foundation Trust, UK
P93
HIV & AIDS: the stigma. Impact upon occupational performance of the over 50s in the UK
McCarthy E, Kerr A
University of Derby, UK
P94
Assistive technology makes a difference: integrated competency approaches in practice
Tyrell E, Wheeler D
Hertfordshire County Council, UK
P95
A new and exciting way to APPLE reaccreditation
Bradley H
University of Derby, UK
[36]
Abstracts in blue text have research ethics approval
P96
Evaluating the observed practice process on occupational therapists’ practice
Morley M, Smith J, Birken M
South West London & St George's Mental Health NHS Trust, UK
P97
Raising the quality of activity in care homes – the journey from commissioning to delivery
Biggam A1, Widdowson L2
Southern Derbyshire CCG, UK1, Derbyshire Community Health Services, UK2
P98
How to use the Australian Therapy Outcome Measures for Occupational Therapy
(AusTOMs–OT)
Unsworth C
La Trobe University, Australia
P99
Applying occupational therapy principles: transport of children between home and school
Howell E, Jones C
Birmingham City Council, UK
P100
Developing a comprehensive children and adolescent mental health service
Roberts S
NTW, UK
P101
Battle and control: conceptualising diabetes through metaphor
Youngson A, Wilby H, Cole F, Cox D
University of Cumbria, UK
P102
Achieving successful publication in the British Journal of Occupational Therapy
Craik C
Brunel University, UK
P105
Rambling on: exploring the complexities of walking as a meaningful activity
Finnie K, Wiseman T
University of Brighton, UK
P106
Sensory integration groups: perceived impact on young people with learning disabilities
Harland A, Swarbrick C, Haines D
University of Brighton, UK
P107
An occupational perspective to designing healthier and more productive lives
Beal J, Kobelis E
Cygnet Health Care, UK
P109
When does routine work activity become Continuing Professional Development?
Hearle D1, Morris R2, Lawson S2
Cardiff University, UK1, Cheshire West and Chester Council, UK2
P110
A poster roadshow showcasing AHPs integration, sharing and excellence
Christian-Edwards R1, Taylor C2, Slate D1, Hardy K1, McCulloch L1
Dorset Healthcare NHS University Foundation Trust, UK1, Bournemouth University, UK2,
P111
Enabling organisational change: insights gained in pursuing an emerging role
Naumetz L
Appleby College, Canada
P112
Education classes: do they make a difference?
Puttock F
[37]
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Dorset County Hospital, UK
P113
Goal-oriented cognitive rehabilitation: improving the experience of dementia
Johns R1, Page P2, Pool J3, Besso E4, Evans S2, Green J5, Tranah A6, Clare L7
Birmingham and Solihull NHS Foundation Trust, UK1, Research Institute for the Care of Older
People (RICE), UK2, Jackie Pool Associates Ltd, UK3, Manchester Mental Health and Social Care
NHS Trust, UK4, Cardiff and Vale University Health Board ,UK5, South London and Maudsley
NHS Foundation Trust, UK6, Bangor University, UK7
P114
The lived experience of multiple limb loss following meningococcal septicaemia
Scott S
Bournemouth University, UK
P115
Creating a caring garden: the added value of occupational therapy
Alty B, Langfield C
South West Yorkshire Partnership NHS Foundation Trust, UK
P116
Exploring current and potential contribution to research capacity development by early
career 1st class (Hons) occupational therapists
Higginson M
University of Liverpool, UK
P117
Entrepreneurship: enhancing employability, making social impact. A journey; classroom to
practice
Kerr A1, Bradley N2, Benton L2, Hackett J1, Daniels N1
University of Derby, UK1, BODY, UK2
P118
Food activities and the maintenance of occupational identities in later life
Plastow N1, Atwal A2
Stellenbosch University, South Africa1, Brunel University, UK2
P119
Off to a flying start – the benefits and challenges of completing Flying Start
Howard A, Arnott J
NHS Fife, UK
P120
A therapist led clinic for patients with a potential diagnosis of carpal tunnel syndrome
Mackay C1, Morris J1, Peter A2
NHS Tayside, UK1, Queen Margaret’s University, UK2
P121
Developing a service for self-funding service users
Seabrook R, Walker A
NRS Healthcare, UK
P122
User-led design of a comfort room in an inpatient adolescent unit
Fenn A, Loomes J
South London and Maudsley NHS Trust, UK
P123
The ‘ideal’ occupational therapy service for children with developmental coordination
disorder
Gadsby N, Rihtman T
Coventry University, UK
Making a difference in dementia research
Hooper E1, Talbot E2, Winson R3
Lancashire Care NHS Foundation Trust, UK1, Norfolk and Suffolk Foundation Trust, UK2,
Cambridge Community Services, UK3
P124
[38]
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P125
Promoting carer engagement in dementia care; a multidisciplinary initiative
Steel C, Dodds A, Hood B
NHS Greater Glasgow & Clyde, UK
P126
Remotivating Jennie; a client with a personality disorder and learning disability
Plater A, Frater T
Brunel University, UK
P127
‘Recovery and social inclusion approach in an acute mental Health Hospital’
Currey S, Horrocks K
Lancashire Care Foundation Trust, UK
P128
Using the local community to facilitate rehabilitation for mental health inpatients
McCarthy H
Cambian Group, UK
P129
Community football: occupational engagement to enhance physical, social and mental
health
Muldoon K
Cambian Group, UK
P130
Making a difference – Continued Professional Development
Clampin A
Coventry University, UK
P132
Collaboration aiming to build occupational therapy research in technology (CABOT)
Evans L, Cudd P
Sheffield Teaching Hospital Foundation Trust, UK
P133
Where there is no physiotherapist: a reflection on professional role boundaries in a
developing context
Foo W
Brunel University, UK
P134
Service user and carer involvement in an occupational therapy curriculum
Fraser D
Teesside University, UK
P135
Using software to create handouts for reablement and service users’ views on the handout
Goodland W, Butler V
Disabled Living Foundation, UK
P136
The preceptorship river: from rookie occupational therapists to confident practitioner in 12
reflections
Kilner A
Chesterfield Royal Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, UK
P137
An evaluation of using occupation as a medium for staff development
Levins K
Lancashire Care Foundation Trust, UK
P139
Occupational therapist perspectives on the potential of performance profiling in practice
Perryman M, Morris K
University of Cumbria, UK
[39]
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P140
Seashells, soap and sight-seeing. Dignity through activity in an acute physical hospital
Bartlett S1, Ede J2, Hayes N1, Mazhindu D3
Kings College Hospital, UK1, Age Exchange, UK2, Bucks New University, UK3
P141
Pilot study reviewing effectiveness of occupational therapy within an Acute Care of the
Elderly (ACE) unit
Kirby M, Compton C, Stiglich L
SEQOL, UK
P142
A service audit of the impact of stair-lifts on the lives of Scottish service users
McMinn S, McMinn D
Bon Accord Care, UK
P143
Collaborating, promoting and influencing to secure the future of the profession
Brown T1, Hackett J1, Baxter T2, Griffiths S3
University of Derby, UK1, Sheffield Hallam University, UK2, University of Northampton, UK3
P146
Making a difference in cancer rehabilitation: findings from an integrative review
Wilkinson W
Abertawe Bro Morgannwg University Health Board, UK
P148
Collaborating with service users in developing communication and compassionate values
O'Neill S
Coventry University, UK
P149
Mapping resources to provide a robust support system for OTs in Acute Services in NHSGGC
Grove M, Reilly A
NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde, UK
P152
Achieving optimal therapeutic environment. Locked door rehabilitation
Jordan M
Cambian Group, UK
P153
Using the Vona du Toit Model of Creative Ability to make a difference in mental health
practice
Plastow N, Coetzee Z, De Vos Z, Lotter M, Engelbrecht S, Maharaj S
Stellenbosch University, South Africa
P154
Using a “Dragons’ Den” to encourage innovation
Taylor C1, Christian Edwards R2, Kinsella J2, Hardy K2
Bournemouth University, UK1, Dorset health Care University Foundation Trust, UK2
P157
Discharge decision making for older people from a hospital short stay unit – a research
proposal
Rule A1, 2, Bridges J2, Adams J2
Southern Health NHS Foundation Trust, UK1, University of Southampton, UK2
P158
Process evaluations alongside neurological rehabilitation research: a systematic review
Masterson-Algar P1, Burton C1, Rycroft Malone J1, Walker M2, Sackley C3
Bangor University, UK1, University of Nottingham, UK2, University of East Anglia, UK3
P159
How does the attendance of a community-owned craft group benefit the wellbeing of
members?
Diamond J, Gordon I
[40]
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Coventry University, UK
[41]
Abstracts in blue text have research ethics approval
Facilitated posters
The following posters will also feature in the facilitated poster sessions as brief oral presentations. The number in
the brackets refers to the session numbers:
Facilitated posters, session 12
FP1
(12.1)
An occupation focus to risk assessment and management
Beal J, Kobelis E
Cygnet Health Care, UK
FP2
(12.2)
Researching wellbeing in a woodland: participant and researcher occupational
engagement
Cole F, Christie M
University of Cumbria, UK
FP3
(12.3)
Caring for carers
Davidovic E
NHS Fife, UK
FP4
(12.4)
Independent living: for life, not just for rehabilitation
Meghjee F1, Kaur A2, Rawson H1, Cartwright L1
Cambian Group, UK1, Birmingham & Solihull Mental Health Trust, UK2
Facilitated posters, session 20
FP5
(20.1)
Therapeutic horse riding for children with autism
Thomson S, Anderson K, Morrison S
Robert Gordon University, UK
FP6
(20.2)
Community leisure participation for children with physical disabilities and their family
Hay J, Anderson K, Wood M
Robert Gordon University, UK
FP7
(20.3)
Parents’ views of smart technology to aid occupational performance of autistic children
Frankowska D, Wilby H
University of Cumbria, UK
FP8
(20.4)
Developing the role of occupational therapy in inclusive education in Pakistan
Kramer-Roy D
Brunel University London, UK
Facilitated posters, session 31
FP9
(31.1)
From "assess to discharge" to "discharge to assess": What a difference a year makes!
Barnett D
Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, UK
FP 10
(31.2)
Increasing awareness and take up of electronic aids by providing a library of such devices
Hansen R
Disabled Living Foundation, UK
[42]
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Facilitated posters, session 52
FP12
(52.1)
Delivering group based upper limb rehabilitation using Nintendo WiiTM following Stroke
O’Neill C, Matthews M, Feeney S
The National Hospital for Neurology and Neurosurgery, UK
FP13
(52.2)
The effect of combination treatment of low-frequency rTMS and occupational therapy
Matsubara A, Yata K, Kaseda Y, Sakamoto Y
Hiroshima City Rehabilitation Hospital, Japan
FP14
(52.3)
Upper limb electrical stimulation and robotic assisted therapy: A feasibility study
van der Walt A
The Wellington Hospital, UK
[43]
Abstracts in blue text have research ethics approval