CONFERENCE PROGRAMME
Northern Ireland
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
15.30 – 15.45
Coffee service
Opening of conference
Julia Scott, Chief Executive, College of Occupational Therapists
15.45 – 17.15
Session 6
College hosted session
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
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.
Papers
Describing the embedded layers of model -making: emerging findings from a doctoral
study
Coetzee Z
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Stellenbosch University, South Africa
9.3
Developing a new, patient reported, Confidence After Stroke Measure (CASM)
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
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.
Wednesday 1 July 2015
09.00 – 10.00
Session 14
Plenary
10.00 – 10.50
Session 19
CPC session
10.00 – 10.50
Session 22
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.
How to write and how to present at conference
More details to follow
Exhibitor workshop
The importance of posture and pressure management in seating
Kirton Healthcare Group
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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
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
Session 24
Work
11.00 – 11.30
Morning coffee, exhibition and poster viewing
12.20 – 14.00
Lunch, exhibition and poster viewing
14.00 – 15.10
Session 35
14.00 – 14.55
Plenary
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.
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.
14.55 – 15.10
Outgoing President’s Address
15.10 – 15.45
Afternoon tea, exhibition and poster viewing
15.45 – 17.15
Neurological practice
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Session 38
Combined papers and seminar
38.1
Can Rasch analysis improve the sensitivity of outcome measures in clinical practice?
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 – 17.15
Session 40
College hosted session
15.45 – 17.15
Session 45
Work
16.30 – 17.15
Session 48
Exhibitor workshop
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.
Workshop
How to build an employment practice as an occupational therapist
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.
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
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Understand patients’ views comparing conventional therapy and online therapy.
16.30 – 17.15
Session 49
Exhibitor workshop
17.20 - 18.35
British Association and College of Occupational Therapists Annual
General Meeting
TBC
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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Thursday 2 July 2015
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.
10.40 – 11.10
Morning coffee, exhibition and poster viewing
11.10 – 12.40
Session 65
College hosted session
12.40 – 14.00
Lunch, exhibition and poster viewing
14.00 – 15.30
Session 79
College hosted session
14.00 – 15.30
Session 81
Neurological practice
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.
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
Interactive workshop
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Developing cognitive rehabilitation services on a brain computer interface for people
with Acquired Brain Injury
Martin S1, Armstrong E2, Daly J2
University of Ulster, UK1, Cedar Foundation, UK2
Learning outcomes
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Develop an understanding of brain computer interfaces as an assistive technology for people with
acquired brain injury
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Explore a therapist station and cognitive rehab tasks available to people with acquired brain injury
Aimed at:
All levels
15.35 – 16.00
Session 88
Closing plenary
16.00 – 16.10
Grab and go coffee and close of conference
“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.
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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
Derrett A, Quick L, Melton J
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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
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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
Thomas Y, 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
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Birmingham City Council, UK1, Birmingham Community Healthcare NHS Trust, UK2
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
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P46
Celebrating 10 years of the APPLE Scheme
Grant C
College of Occupational Therapists, UK
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
P60
Myth or reality? Addressing the spirituality of children with physical disabilities
Harrison L, Cox D, Wilby H, Marrow C
University of Cumbria, UK
P62
Informing and supporting care givers
Beal J, Kobelis E
Cygnet Hospital, UK
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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
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
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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
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
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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
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
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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
P103
An exploration of what occupational identity means to occupational practice
Harrison L, Cole F, Wright B
University of Cumbria, UK
P105
Rambling on: exploring the complexities of walking as a meaningful activity
Scott K
University of Brighton, UK
P106
Sensory integration groups: perceived impact on young people with learning disabilities
Harland A, Swarbrick C, Haines D
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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
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
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Northern Ireland
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-driven design of a comfort room in an inpatient adolescent unit
Fenn A, George C
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
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
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Northern Ireland
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
The views of occupational therapy lecturers on the contemporary factors shaping the
professional identities of occupational therapists
O'Shea J
Coventry University, UK
P138
P139
Occupational therapist perspectives on the potential of performance profiling in practice
Perryman M, Morris K
University of Cumbria, UK
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
P145
Exploring the meaning of hill walking: an occupational science perspective
Gorton S1, Cole F2
Harvey House Ltd, UK1, University of Cumbria, UK2
P146
Making a difference in cancer rehabilitation: findings from an integrative review
Wilkinson W
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Northern Ireland
Abertawe Bro Morgannwg University Health Board, UK
P147
Occupational therapy- promoting awareness of hate crime, human trafficking and modern
slavery - a pilot project
Wyn Roberts G
Cardiff University, 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
P150
Finger position alters the median nerve properties within the Carpal Tunnel: a pre-post MRI
comparison study
Nadar M
Kuwait University, Kuwait
P151
OT to All: setting up an organisation to link occupational therapy to marginalised groups
Chapman H
OT to All, UK
Achieving optimal therapeutic environment. Locked door rehabilitation
Jordan M
Cambian Group, UK
P152
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
Coventry University, UK
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Northern Ireland
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
FP10
(31.2)
A winter weekend therapy service on a short stay older peoples’ ward: improving patient
flow
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Northern Ireland
Lord-Vince H, Williams R, Cunnell C
Ipswich Hospital NHS Trust, UK
FP 11
(31.3)
Increasing awareness and take up of electronic aids by providing a library of such devices
Hansen R
Disabled Living Foundation, UK
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
[22]
Abstracts in blue text have research ethics approval
Northern Ireland