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
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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
Opening plenary and Fellowship awards
14.00 – 14.05 Opening of conferenceJulia Scott, Chief Executive, College of Occupational Therapists
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
Adult physical health
Session 2 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
Mental health
Session 3 Seminar
The difference an occupational therapy department makes: photovoice research
Bryant W1, Dokal J2, Birken M2, Andrews C2, Willis S2
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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: All levels
15.45 – 17.15
Professional practice
Session 4 Interactive workshopHow 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
Social care
Session 5 Keynote addressAdult 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
Education
College hosted
Session 6 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
Children, young people and families
Session 7 Papers7.1 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
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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
Dementia
Session 8 Papers8.1 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
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
Emerging research
Session 9 Papers9.1 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
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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
Student
Session 10 Papers10.1 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 Keynote address
Specialist Section Work: looking to the future
Gerry McFeely and Jain Holmes
NEC members College of Occupational Therapists Specialist Section – Work Papers
11.1 Taking the piggy to market: mainstreaming vocational rehabilitation in the NHS
McFeely G NHS Lothian, UK
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
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Explain how cost consequences analysis can be used complex in interventions such as occupational therapy
Aimed at: All levels
16.30 – 17.15
Mental health
Session 12 Facilitated posters
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
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
Social care
Session 13 Papers13.1 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
Aimed at: All levels
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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
Plenary
Session 14 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.
10.00 – 10.50
Service improvement
Session 15 Papers15.1 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
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
Mental health
Session 16 Papers16.1 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
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
Practice development
Session 17 SeminarResearch 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
Children, young people and families
Session 20 Facilitated posters20.1 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
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Brunel University London, UK
Learning outcomes
• Evaluate the critical review of literature to inform and explore occupational therapy practice for children
• Describe areas of occupational therapy intervention to support the occupational therapy performance of children
Aimed at: All levels
10.00 – 10.50
Dementia
Session 21 SeminarHome 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
Exhibitor workshop
Session 22 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
Exhibitor workshop
Session 23 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.
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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 – 12.20Leadership
Session 25 Papers
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
Learning outcomes
• Recognise the factors that influence the development of clinical leadership within Occupational Therapy.
• Evaluate the transferable leadership skills and values within OT as a profession Aimed at: All levels
11.30 – 12.20
Mental health
Session 26 Papers26.1 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
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
Practice development
Session 27 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
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
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11.30 – 12.20
Social care
Session 28 Papers28.1 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
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
College hosted
Session 29 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.
11.30 – 12.20
Long term conditions
Session 30 SeminarSlings: 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
Older people
Session 31 Facilitated posters31.1 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
Learning outcomes
• Explore innovative occupational therapy practice in the discharge of patients from hospital
• Increase awareness of the range of available electronic aids, intended for memory and sensory loss Aimed at: All levels
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11.30 – 12.20
Posture management
Exhibitor workshop
Session 32 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
• Increase your knowledge on how occupational therapy skills can be used within specialist seating
• Gain confidence in the assessing and prescribing of complex seating needs
• Improve understanding of the clinical input within the seating sector
• Heighten your awareness of the factors influencing seating
11.30 – 12.20
Adaptation
Exhibitor workshop
Session 33 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
• Gain a detailed understanding of the relevant product standards and how they apply to lifts in home adaptations.
11.30 – 12.20
Work
Session 34 Papers34.1 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
13.50 – 15.05Plenary
Session 35
The Elizabeth Casson Memorial Lecture
13.50 – 13.55 Welcome to the Elizabeth Casson Memorial Lecture[14]
13.55 – 14.40 TheElizabeth 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 – 16.25Learning disability
Session 36 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
Mental health
Session 37 Interactive workshopExploring 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
Neurological practice
Session 38 Combined papers and seminar38.1 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
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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
• Describe how contemporary psychometrics can improve outcome measures in practice
• Explore the use of brain computer interfaces as an assistive technology for people with acquired brain injury
• 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
Social care
Session 39 Keynote addressWorkforce 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
Children, young people and families
College hosted
Session 40 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.
15.45 – 17.15
Social inclusion
Session 41 Papers41.1 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
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
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15.45 – 17.15
Older people
Session 42 Interactive workshopWhat 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
Exhibitor workshop
Session 43 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
Posture management
Exhibitor workshop
Session 44 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
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
Work
Session 45 WorkshopHow 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.
16.30 – 17.15
Innovative practice
Session 46 Seminar[17]
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
• Increase your understanding of the use of the Leeds socio technical framework, supporting knowledge exchange
Aimed at: All levels
16.30 – 17.15
Social care
Session 47 Keynote addressThe 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.
16.30 – 17.15
Stroke survivors
Exhibitor workshop
Session 48 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
Exhibitor workshop
Session 49 TBC
17.20 - 18.35
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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Thursday 2 July 2015
09.00 – 09.45
Plenary
Session 50 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
Adult physical health
Session 51 SeminarLife 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
Neurological practice
Session 52 Facilitated posters52.1 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
Learning outcomes
• Compare a range of contemporary interventions in upper limb rehabilitation
• Describe developments in the use of technology in occupational therapy interventions Aimed at: All levels
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09.55 – 10.40
Practice – present and future
Session 53 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
Social care
Session 54 Keynote addressBetter 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
09.55 – 10.40
Mental health
College hosted
Session 55 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.
09.55 – 10.40
Dementia
Session 56 SeminarAdvanced 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
Innovative practice
Session 57 SeminarTime banking and occupational therapy: an innovative approach to practice
Nurse I
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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
Practice development
Session 58 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
Service improvement
Session 59 SeminarOccupational 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
Work
Session 60 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 – 12.40Adult physical health
Session 61 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
Learning disability
Session 62 SeminarMaking 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
• Acknowledge the importance of embedding sight loss into the care pathway Aimed at: All levels
11.10 – 12.40
Practice – present and future
Session 63 Papers63.1 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
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Learning outcomes
• Describe the various approaches to driver assessment and rehabilitation • Compare these approaches and their effectiveness in driver rehabilitation • Select strategies for application to own practice
Aimed at: All levels
11.10 – 11.50
Social care
Session 64 SeminarTransforming social care: an approach for developing trusted assessor skills across teams
Winchcombe M, Bisatt J Southwark Council, UK
Learning outcomes
• 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
College hosted
Session 65 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.
11.10 – 12.40
Children, young people and families
Session 66 Interactive workshopSelf-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
Mental health
Session 67 Papers67.1 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
[23] University of the West of England, UK
Learning outcomes
• Describe occupational based practice
• Identify strategies for application to practice including the concept of 'interdependence Aimed at: All levels
11.10 – 12.40
Older people
Session 68 Papers68.2 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 (MOHO- ExpLOR)
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
Learning outcomes
• Describe the issues and the range of approaches that impact on the successful discharge of older people from hospital
• 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
Service improvement
Session 69 Interactive workshopSustainable, 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
11.10 – 11.40
Work
Session 70 SeminarThe 2016 Conference on Work Disability Prevention and Integration. Why you should go.
[24] University of Nottingham
Learning outcomes
• Hear about the 2014 Conference on Work Disability Prevention and Integration
• Gain information about attending and applying for the 2016 Conference on Work Disability Prevention and Integration
11.55 – 12.40
Assistive technology
College hosted
Session 71 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
Social care
Session 72 Papers72.1 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
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
• Gain an insight into the involvement of peers in research Aimed at: All levels
11.55 – 12.40
Mental health
Session 73 Papers73.1 Wellbeing through circle dance: a constructivist grounded theory study
Borges da Costa A-L, Snape R, Carson J University of Bolton, UK
73.2 Urban Eden - how mental health service users can creatively transform their outside space
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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
Work
Session 74 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
• 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 – 14.40Adult physical health
Session 75 Papers
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
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
• Select relevant examples of evidence based occupational therapy interventions, and apply these to own practice in order to improve outcomes for all stakeholders
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14.00 – 14.40
Student
Session 76 Papers76.1 Student preparation for research-active occupational therapy careers: a longitudinal, mixed-method study
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
New and emerging roles
Session 77 Papers77.1 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
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
• Analyse the process of becoming a specialist practitioner, and apply this to own practice Aimed at: All levels
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Session 78 Combined paper and seminar
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
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
College hosted
Session 79 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 college-hosted 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
14.00 – 15.30
Children, young people and families
Session 80 Interactive workshopSchoolagram: 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
Neurological practice
Session 81 Interactive workshopDeveloping 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
• 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
14.00 – 15.30
Long term conditions
Session 82 Interactive workshopIntegrating 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
Service improvements
Session 83 SeminarPrepare 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
Keynote address
Session 84 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.
14.45 – 15.30
Students
Session 85 SeminarInternational study: indulgence or essential for future practice of occupational therapy?
O'Neill S, Waters S Coventry University, UK
Learning outcomes
• Explore, debate and clarify current practice, considering the benefits and challenges of international study experiences
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14.45 – 15.30
Service improvement
Session 86 SeminarClinical 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
Work
Session 87 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
Closing plenary
Session 88Introduction and thank yous
15.35-15.40 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 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 2gether NHS Foundation Trust, UK
P8 Occupational therapists’ use of Cognitive Stimulation Therapy in dementia care
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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
P20 The driving project: signposting therapists and service users in a neurological setting
Paddock K, Bashton D
The National Hospital for Neurology and Neurosurgery, UK
P21 The changing role of occupational therapy services: a scoping study
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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 P34 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