Date Presented 03/26/20 This study conducted a program evaluation survey of an equine-assisted activities and therapy (EAAT) program to gain a deeper understanding of participants’ experiences, thoughts, beliefs, and judgments about progress with occupational performance goals and overall satisfaction. Evidence obtained through this study can be used by stakeholders including OT practitioners to better understand possible benefits from participating in an EAAT program and inform future programming. Primary Author and Speaker: David LeVan Additional Authors and Speakers: Katherine Kiss, Jessica Gaffney, Alexandra LaDuke, Lauren Flint Contributing Authors: Anna Lacy

Advancement of occupational therapy educators is a significant achievement and important contribution to the American Occupational Therapy Association's Vision 2025 and Centennial Vision. Successful promotion demands excellence and active engagement in faculty skill development, both of which are essential to student learning. The academic promotion and tenure process presents a new and unfamiliar expectation for entry-level and tenure-track occupational therapy educators. A multitude of institutional policies and procedures, formal and informal recommendations from administrators and colleagues, and lack of mentorship can make planning for academic promotion and tenure confusing and difficult. The purpose of this article is to provide guidelines and practical examples based on evidence from higher education and the occupational therapy profession that can assist in the preparation and composition of a portfolio for academic promotion and tenure. Through appraisal and application, a portfolio can successfully present a record of quality teaching, advising, scholarship, professional development, and service while highlighting the distinct value of occupational therapy practice.

Date Presented 03/28/20 This quasiexperimental study determined whether four homeless male veterans who partook in life-skills classes in a transitional housing program reported increased satisfaction and improved life skills according to the Canadian Occupational Performance Measure (COPM). Results of paired t-tests indicated no statistically significant change; however, all participants reported a self-perceived change of two or more points, which is clinically significant and could inform future programs and OT practice. Primary Author and Speaker: David LeVan Contributing Authors: Allison Blatt, Colleen Cummings, Morgan Demyanovich, Emily Tomer, Jennifer Weightman

Date Presented 04/04/19 The purpose of this qualitative phenomenological study was to gain a deeper understanding of attitudes, beliefs, and personal experiences about reproductive decision making and its influence on QOL from the perspective of those with HD and their spouses. OTs are uniquely trained to evaluate and provide interventions based on client factors that may impact health, well-being, and participation in occupations. Implications for OT were discussed. Primary Author and Speaker: David LeVan Contributing Authors: Kathryn Fillman, Juliet Corrigan, Rachael Mack, Zoe Maslowski

Date Presented 04/01/2022 A single-subject case study investigated the effectiveness of an interdisciplinary 8-week walk and run training program for functional neurological disorder (FND) using the Canadian Occupational Performance Measure (COPM). At postintervention, increases in performance and satisfaction exceeded clinically meaningful change. At 60 days postintervention, a clinically meaningful decrease in satisfaction prompted additional self-management training and provided lessons for future OT practice. Primary Author and Speaker: David LeVan Additional Authors and Speakers: Mary McDade