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Husson University School of Occupational Therapy’s Second Annual Evidence-Based Practice Symposium 3:30 PM Richard E. Dyke Center for Family Business at Husson University, 64 Kagan Drive , Bangor Presentations on concussions in athletes, loneliness, substance use disorders, interventions for ADHD children, autism and more

Every Husson University occupational therapy (OT) student enrolled in the five-year Master of Science in occupational therapy program completes a three-semester evidence-based practice course series. These OT students will be presenting their findings on a range of topics of interest to clinicians and the public on December 13, 2018, from 3:30 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. at the Richard E. Dyke Center for Family Business on Husson University’s Bangor campus. This free and informative event is open to Husson University students, faculty, staff, area healthcare providers and members of the public.

Student posters and oral presentations will cover the most current evidence on a range of clinical conditions that impact children and adults, such as upper extremity amputation, concussion in college athletes, management of scoliosis and more.

According to the American Occupational Therapy Association, Inc., evidence-based practice integrates the best research with occupational therapy professionals’ clinical expertise and clients’ preferences, beliefs and values. This treatment approach helps OT professionals provide care that blends both the clients’ perspectives with best clinical practices recommended by the scientific community.

“Students work hard to master the critical thinking and clinical reasoning needed to be excellent healthcare professionals,” said Laurie Mouradian, ScD, ATR, OTR/L, chair of Husson University’s School of Occupational Therapy. “The process of doing an in-depth literature review on a clinical topic helps students become more informed consumers of that literature. Preparing and presenting their findings gives students the opportunity to share the information they have gained with area clinicians. Our long-term goal is to partner students with community-based healthcare providers. We want our students’ work to enhance the delivery of healthcare to patients with real-life clinical issues.”

“This is a big event for our students and they do a very professional job of presenting their projects,” said Paula Tingley, Ed.D., NCC, interim dean of Husson University’s College of Health and Education. “Anyone interested in seeing how a Husson University education transforms students’ lives should attend this event. The mastery of scientific knowledge on display by these soon-to-be OT graduates is a tribute to the education they received at Husson University.”

For more than 100 years, Husson University has prepared future leaders to handle the challenges of tomorrow through innovative undergraduate and graduate degrees. With a commitment to delivering affordable classroom, online and experiential learning opportunities, Husson University has come to represent superior value in higher education. Our Bangor campus and off-campus satellite education centers in Southern Maine, Wells, and Northern Maine provide advanced knowledge in business; health and education; pharmacy studies; science and humanities; as well as communication. In addition, Husson University has a robust adult learning program. According to a recent analysis by U.S. News & World Report, Husson University is the most affordable private college in New England. For more information about educational opportunities that can lead to personal and professional success, visit Husson.edu.


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Husson University School of Occupational Therapy:
Second Annual Evidence-Based Practice Symposium
Thursday, December 13, 2018


3:30 p.m. Doors open for poster session

4:00 p.m. Welcome & Evidence-Based Practice: What it is and Why it’s Important to Occupational Therapy - Dr. Mouradian, Chair & Professor

4:15 p.m. Quality of Life in Collegiate Athletes who have Sustained a Mild to Moderate Sports-related Concussion: An Evidence-based Practice Review - Kathryn Trow, BS, Abbigayle Beauchesne, BS, Corinne Allen, BS, Kaylee Caron, BS, & Christopher Howard, PhD

4:27 p.m. Home Care and Executive Dysfunction: A Review of Evidence - Heather Lupo BS, Cassidy Pfluge BS, Carrie Rich BS, Veronica Wallace-Ewing BS, Carolyn Dorfman PhD, OTR/L, & Melissa Ormsby MS, OTR/L

4:39 p.m. Management of Breast Cancer-Related Upper Extremity Lymphedema: An Evidence-Based Review - Tasha Dutil, BS, Leah Hibbad, BS, Casey Hynes, BS, Abigail Roberts, BS & Joydeep Chaudhuri, MD, MS

4:51 p.m. Management of Scoliosis: An Evidence-Based Review - Micaela Gendreau BS, Paige Haley BS, Kayla Hannon BS, Jordan Hatch BS & Joydeep Chaudhuri MD, MS

5:14 p.m. Loneliness and Social Isolation in Older Adults: An Evidence-Based Review - Savannah Dowd BS, Lovetta Hersom BS & Laurie Mouradian ScD, ATR, OTR/L

5:30 p.m. BREAK (Light refreshments and poster viewing)

5:45 p.m. Interventions for Substance Use Disorders: A Review of the Evidence - Jordyn Hopkins, BS, Jason Pierce, BS, Kayleigh Richardson, BS, Ian Sotomayor, BS & Kimberly A. Davis, OTD, MS, OTR/L

5:57 p.m. Intervention Strategies for Children with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder: An Evidence-Based Review - Amanda Larrabee, BS, CarolAnn Moores, BS, Courtney Ross, BS, Sarah Wilson, BS & Joydeep Chaudhuri, MD, MS

6:09 p.m. Autism Spectrum Disorder and Motor Impairments: A Review of Evidence - Jordan Bedard, BS, Bethany Mello, BS, Devin Stewart, BS, Olivia Doody, BS & Christine Hubbard, OTD, OTR/L

6:21 p.m. Upper Extremity Amputation: An Evidence-Based Review - Kennedy Day BS, Bridget Dionne BS, Brianna Howlett BS, Chelsey Plourde BS, & Joydeep Chaudhuri MD,MS

6:33 p.m. Improving Safety in Home-Dwelling Older Adults: An Evidence-Based Review - Lindsay Chapman, BS, Maria Libby, BS, Anne Marie Provencal, BS, Lucas Wallace, BS, & Carolyn Dorfman, PhD, OTR/L

6:45 p.m. Thank you and closing remarks


FACULTY ADVISORS:
Joydeep Chaudhuri MD, MS
Kimberly A. Davis, OTD, MS, OTR/L
Carolyn Dorfman PhD, OTR/L
Christopher Howard, PhD
Christine Hubbard, OTD, MA, OTRL
Laurie Mouradian, ScD, ATR, OTR/L

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