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Eastern Kentucky University
Department of Occupational Therapy
SCHOLARSHIP AND PROFESSIONAL SERVICE
2016/2017 Annual Report
INTRODUCTION
This report contains 2014-2015 scholarship and professional service outcomes by
faculty in the EKU Department of Occupational Therapy. The report may include dates
other than the current year to reflect changes in publication schedules and funding changes.
The report does not contain committee and other service to the university, research
and manuscripts in progress, teaching assignments, guest teaching or guest lectures at EKU,
undergraduate and graduate student advising, and proposals/manuscripts in progress or
continuing education. The report does not contain scholarship and professional service
previously reported. The report does not include 2014-2015 Research Day contributions.
Readers are invited to view reports from previous years and related documents on the
department website that includes this information.
Please contact individual faculty members via the university website email for
additional information about their scholarship, professional service, and related EKU
activities. Availability for guest lectures and collaboration in areas of professional interest
and expertise is at the discretion of individual faculty
SCHOLARSHIP
Funded Grants
Kitzman, P. (Principal), Causey-Upton, R, Brock, J., Sutton, K. (May 2017). Paralyzed
Veteran’s Administration (PVA). Title:2017 KARRN Conference: Engagement,
communication, and Access
Causey-Upton, R. (Principal) (April 2017). Eastern Kentucky University. Title: Preoperative
Education for Total Knee Replacement
Bundy, M. B. (Principal), O'Brien, S. P. (Co-Principal), "Eastern Kentucky University
Developmental Disabilities Clinic Autism Social Groups", Sponsored by WHAS
Crusade for Children. (2017)
Bundy, M. B. (Principal), O'Brien, S. P. (Co-Principal), "Eastern Kentucky University
Developmental Disabilities Clinic Autism Social Groups", Sponsored by WHAS
Crusade for Children. (2016)
Myers, C. T. (Co-Principal), Schneck, C. M. (Principal), Hubbard, C. A. (Co-Principal),
Effgen, S. K. (Co-Principal), Lowman, J. (Co-Principal), O'Brien, S. P.
(Project/Team Member), Michael, S. H. (Project/Team Member), "PREPaRE:
Preparing Related Services Personnel for Rural Employment", Sponsored by Office
of Special Education Programs, U.S. Department of Education. (2013 - 2018).
Completed Journal Articles: Peer-Reviewed
Ward A, Carrico C, Powell E, Nichols L, Sawaki L. Enhancement of post-stroke neural
plasticity with atomoxetine. Restor Neurol Neurosci. 2017;35(1):1-10.
Causey-Upton, R., & Howell, D. M. (2017). Patient experiences when preparing
for discharge home after total knee replacement. Internet Journal of Allied Health
Sciences and Practice, 15(1). Retrieved from http://nsuworks.nova.edu/ijahsp
Fleischer, A., & Howell, D. (2017). The experience of breast cancer survivors’ participation
in important activities during and after treatments. British Journal of Occupational
Therapy, 0308022617700652. doi:10.1177/0308022617700652
Ward, A., Carrico, C., Powell, E., Westgate, P.M., Nichols, L., Fleischer, A., Sawaki, L.
(2017). Safety and improvement of movement function after stroke with
atomoxetine: A pilot randomized trial. Restorative Neurology and Neuroscience,
35(1), 1-10. doi:10.3233/RNN-160673
Hight, J., Gremp, M., Hardman, L., & Lunceford, K. (2017). Client education: Reaching
parents through social media. OT Practice, article accepted for anticipated
September 2017 publication.
Thompson, ME, (2017, March) Morning Routines of Persons with Chronic Disabilities,
American Occupational Therapy Association Annual Conference. Philadelphia,
Pennsylvania
Gregg, B., Shordike, A., Howell, D.M., Kitzman, P., & Iwama, M. (2017). Student
veteranoccupational transitions in postsecondary education: A grounded theory.
Military Behavioral Health, DOI: 10.1080/21635781.2017.1333063
Picha, K.J., & Howell, D.M. (2017; early online). A model to increase rehabilitation
adherence tohome exercise programmes in patients with varying levels of self-
efficacy. Musculoskeletal Care. https://doi.org/10.1002/msc.1194
Johnson, A., & Howell, D.M. (2017). International service learning and interprofessional
education in Ecuador: Findings from a phenomenology study with students from
four professions. Journal of Interprofessional Care, 31(2), 245-254.
http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/13561820.2016.1262337
Howell, D. M., Causey-Upton, R., & Hayden, C. (2017). The Editors’ Perspective:
Launching the Journal of Occupational Therapy Education. Journal of Occupational
Therapy Education, 1(1).
Leigers, K. L., Kleinert, H., & Carter, E. (2017). ‘I never truly thought about them having
friends’: Equipping schools to foster peer relationships. Rural Special Education
Quarterly. DOI: 10.1177/8756870517707711
Marshall, A., Myers, C., & Pierce, D. (2017). Centennial topics—A century of therapeutic
use of the physical environment. American Journal of Occupational Therapy, 71.
https://doi.org/10.5014/ajot.2017.023960Howell, D. M., Causey-Upton, R., &
Hayden, C. (2017). The Editors’ Perspective: Launching the Journal of
Occupational Therapy Education. Journal of Occupational Therapy Education, 1(1).
O'Brien, S. P. Faculty perspectives of teaching online. (in press 2017), Female
Counterparts: Gender, Equity and Survival in the Academy. Rowman & Littlefield
Publishers.
Shordike, A, Hocking, C., Bunrayong, W., Vittayakorn, S., Rattakorn, P., Pierce, D., &
Wright-St. Clair, V (2017). Research as relationship: engaging with ethical intent.
International Journal of Social Research Methodology, Special Issue on Ethics.
http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/13645579.2017.1287874
Winslow, M. P., Skubik-Peplaski, C., & Burkett, B. (2017). Transferring Information from
Faculty Development to Classroom Practice: A Mixed-Method Study. Journal of
Faculty Development, 31(1), 35-40
Skubik-Peplaski, C., Custer, M., Powell, E., Westgate, P. & Sawaki, L. (2017). Comparing
occupation-based and repetitive task practice interventions for optimal stroke
recovery, Physical and Occupational Therapy in Geriatrics. DOI:
10.1080/02703181.2017.1342734 http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/02703181.2017.1342734
Thompson, ME, (2016, October) “Sidewalk U - Disability, The City, & Aesthetics /// NEW
YORK CITY”, 51st NCHC Annual Conference, Seattle, Washington
Raithatha R, Carrico C, Salmon-Powell E, Westgate PM, Chelette KC , Lee K, Dunsmore L,
Salles S, Sawaki L. Non-invasive brain stimulation and robot-assisted gait training
after incomplete spinal cord injury: a randomized pilot study. NeuroRehabilitation.
2016;38(1):15-25.
Powell, ES, Carrico C, Westgate PM, Chelette II, KC, Nichols L, Reddy L, Salyers E, Ward
A, Sawaki L. Time configuration of combined neuromodulation and motor training
after stroke: a proof-of-concept study. NeuroRehabilitation. 2016;39(3):439-49.
Salmon-Powell E, Carrico C, Raithatha R, Salyers E, Ward A, Sawaki L. Transvertebral
direct current stimulation paired with locomotor training in chronic spinal cord
injury: a case study. NeuroRehabilitation, 2016;38:27-35.
Carrico CL, Chelette KC, Nichols LR, Sawaki L. Enhancing motor recovery after stroke
with nerve stimulation and modified constraint-induced therapy. Am J Phys Med
Rehabil. 2016 Jun;95(6):397-406.
Carrico, C., Chelette, K., Westgate, P.M., Powell, E., Nichols, L., Fleischer, A., Sawaki, L.
(2016). Nerve stimulation enhances task-oriented training in chronic, severe motor
deficit after stroke: A randomized trial. Stroke, 47(7), 1879-1884.
doi:10.1161/STROKEAHA.116.012671.
Hight, J., Hardman, L., Schneck, C., O'Brien,S. (2016). Community-Based programming
promoting physical activity. American Journal of Occupational Therapy, 2016;
70(4_Supplement_1):7011510206p1. doi: 10.5014/ajot.2016.70S1-PO3114.
http://encompass.eku.edu/fs_research/69/
Toonstra, J.L., Howell, D.M., English, T., Lattermann, C., & Mattacola, C. (2016). Patient
experiences of recovery following autologous chondrocyte implantation: A
qualitative study. Journal of Athletic Training, 51(12), 1028-1036. DOI:
10.4085/1062-6050-51.12.12
Gregg, B., Howell, D.M., & Shordike, A. (2016). Experiences of veterans transitioning to
postsecondary education. American Journal of Occupational Therapy, 70(6),
7006250010. http://dx.doi.org/10.5014/ajot.2016.021030
Smith-Forbes, E., Howell, D. M., Willoughby, J., Armstrong, H., Pitts, D.G., & Uhl, T.L.
(2016). Adherence of individuals in upper extremity rehabilitation: A qualitative
study. Archives of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, 97(8), 1262-1268. DOI:
10.1016/j.apmr.2015.11.008
Smith-Forbes, E., Howell, D. M., Willoughby, J., Pitts, D.G., & Uhl, T.L. (2016).
Specificity of the minimal clinical important difference of the Quick Disabilities of
the Arm Shoulder and Hand (QDASH) for distal upper extremity conditions. Journal
of Hand Therapy, 29, 81-88. DOI: 10.1016/j.jht.2015.09.003
Leigers, K. L., Myers, C. T., & Schneck, C. (2016). Addressing social participation in the
schools: A survey of occupational therapy practitioners. American Journal of
Occupational Therapy, 70(5).
O’Brien, S. P. & Hight, J. (2016). Leadership development through online e-portfolio
creation. American Occupational Therapy Association SIS Quarterly Practice
Connections, 4(1), 29-31.
O’Brien, S.P., Marken, D., Petrey, K.B. (2016). Student perceptions of scholarly writing.
The Open Journal of Occupational Therapy, 4(3), Article 8.
http://dx.doi.org/10.15453/2168-6408.1253
Pierce, D., Spence, A., Sakemiller, L., & LoBianco, T. (in review). Effectiveness of
occupational therapy transition services for students with disabilities. American
Journal of Occupational Therapy
Krishnagiri, S., Pierce, D., & Price, P. (2016, October). Disseminating occupational
science: An SSO:USA Journal? Proceedings of the Joint Meeting of the Canadian
Society for Occupational Science and the Society for the Study of Occupation: USA.
Portland, ME: SSO:USA.
.
Completed Journal Articles: Non Peer-Reviewed
Completed Books
Pierce, D. (Ed.), & Morel, M. (Translation) (2016). La science de l’occupation pour
l’ergotherapie. Belgium: De Boeck. ISBN: 9782353273515
Pierce, D. (Ed.) (2014). Occupational science for occupational therapy. Thorofare, NJ:
SLACK Incorporated. ISBN: 978-1-55642-933-0. (French and Japanese
translations in progress.)
Completed Book Chapters
Howell, D.M. (In press). Functional mobility in the home and community. In J. L. Keough,
S. J. Sain and C. L. Roller (Eds.). Kinesiology for the Occupational Therapy
Assistant: Essential Components of Function and Movement (3rd ed.). Thorofare,
NJ: Slack Incorporated.
Carpenter, R., & O'Brien, S. P. (2017). Designing a SoTL Professional Learning
Community (PLC) Experience for Faculty Development. (Ed.), It Works for Me with
SoTL (pp. 88-89). Stillwater, OK: New Forums Press.
Carpenter, R. , & O'Brien, S. P. (2017). Designing Online Faculty Development to
Facilitate SoTL. (Ed.), It Works for Me with SoTL (pp. 116-119). Stillwater, OK:
New Forums Press.
Pierce, D., & Summers, K. (in press). Sleep: An exciting new frontier in occupation-based
practice. In T. Brown and V. Stoeffel (Eds.), Occupational therapy in mental health:
A vision for participation (2md Ed.). Philadelphia: F. A. Davis.
Pierce, D. (in press). Chapter 3, Occupational science. In J. Hinojosa, P. Kramer, and C.
Royeen (Eds.), Participation in life through human occupation, 2nd Edition.
Philadelphia: F. A. Davis.
Completed Dissertations
Baltisberger, J. A. (2015). The impact of chemotherapy on mothering occupations for women with breast cancer. Dissertation for Doctor of Philosophy degree, Department of Rehabilitation Sciences, University of Kentucky.
Completed Paper and Poster Presentations: Peer Reviewed
Hardman, L., Parrott, J., & Hayden, C. (2017, November) Critical Reading: Who Needs It,
and How Do You Get It? Proposal submission for presentation accepted, 37th Annual
Original Lilly Conference, Oxford, OH.
Hight, J. Hardman, L., & Lunceford, K. (October 27, 2017). American Occupational
Therapy Association Education Summit. Fort Worth, Texas.
Smith-Forbes, E., Howell, D.M., Pitts, G., Willoughby, J., & Uhl, T. (Oct. 13, 2017).
Minimal clinical important difference of the Quick Disabilities of the Arm, Shoulder,
and Hand (Quickdash) for post-surgical finger phalanx fractures. Presentation,
American Society of Hand Therapy Conference, Anaheim, CA (author but did not
present).
Peet, J., & Baltisberger, J.A. (2017, October). AMBUCS: Providing adaptive tricycles for
individuals with disabilities. Presentation at the Kentucky Occupational Therapy
Association Annual Conference, Louisville, KY.
Gohrband, C., & Howell, D.M. (Sept. 9, 2017). Qualitative study regarding the experiences
of adult-oriented physical therapists providing services for individuals with lifelong
disabilities. Kentucky Conclave, Bowling Green, KY (author but did not present).
Hardman, L., & Hight, J. (2017, September). Facebook Party! Meeting Parents Where They
Are! Presentation at the Kentucky Occupational Therapy Annual Conference,
Louisville, KY.
Hardman, L. (2017, September). OT and Literacy. Presentation at the Kentucky
Occupational Therapy Annual Conference, Louisville, KY.
Causey-Upton, R., & Howell, D.M. (September 24, 2016). Preparing for discharge after
TKR: A qualitative study. Presentation, 2016 Kentucky Occupational Therapy
Conference, Glasgow, KY.
O'Brien, S. P., & Winslow, M. P., Baptist Health Lexington Faculty Development, "Active
Learning Strategies for Leadership Development", Lexington, KY, Invited. (August
11, 2017).
Lunceford, K, Hardman, L., Hight, J., & Gremp, M. (2017, June). Eating and More; For the
Fun of It! Presentation at the 2017 Early Childhood Institute, Louisville, Ky.
Hardman, L. & Hight, J. (2017, June). Sensorimotor Skills: Seriously Fun Foundations for
Life! Presentation at the 2017 Early Childhood Institute, Louisville, Ky.
Hardman, L., Lunceford, K., Gremp, M., & Hight, J. (June 30, 2017). Early Childhood
Institute Ready Kids Conference. Louisville, KY.
O'Brien, S. P.,& Blythe, H. R. Faculty Certification Training, "Teach with Purpose:
Highly Effective Engagement and Pedagogical Practices", (June 27, 2017).
Kaitlin, P. M., O'Brien, S. P., Mendenhall, L., "Mentoring Students with ASD to Success in
College Environments", 15th Annual Milestones Autism Spectrum Disorder
Conference, Cleveland, OH, (June 15, 2017).
Winslow, M. P; O'Brien, S. P., Pedagogicon 2017, "Faculty Developing Faculty: The EKU
Faculty Innovator Program", (May 19, 2017).
O'Brien, S. P; Winslow, M. P., Pedagogicon 2017, "Faculty Development On-Demand: The
DEEP System", (May 19, 2017).
O'Brien, S. P; Winslow, M. P; Carpenter, R., Pedagogicon 2017, "Inaugural SoTL
Collaboratory", (May 19, 2017).
Hayden, C. (May, 2017). Pedagogicon: Embedding Quizzes in Videos to Enhance
Interactive Student Learning
Hayden, C. & Fleischer, A.B. (2017) Embedding Quizzes in Videos to Enhance Interactive
Student Learning at Eastern Kentucky University Pedagogicon, May 19, 2017
Skubik-Peplaski, C., O’Brien, S., & Custer, M. (2017, May), What makes a master
clinician: shifting from novice to expert post affordable care act. Poster presented at
the University of Kentucky Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
29th Annual PM&R Research Day.
Eicher, E. & Skubik-Peplaski, C. Coleman, E., Durham, S. (2017, May) Poster presented at
the University of Kentucky Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation 29th
Annual PM&R Research Day.
Hayden, C. (April, 2017). AOTA Conference: Occupational Disengagement and
Reengagement for Individuals with Chronic Pelvic Pain
Hight, J. (April 1, 2017). Advocacy Roles in Public Service: Promoting Population Health in
Local Communities. American Occupational Therapy Association Annual
Conference. Philadelphia, PA. Poster.
Causey-Upton, R. & Howell, D. (April 2017). “Preparing for discharge after total knee
replacement: Being supported, having confidence, and persevering.” (Poster
presentation). American Occupational Therapy Association 2017 Annual
Conference, Philadelphia, PA.
Miller-Elam, K.K., O’Brien, S.P., & Causey-Upton, R. (April 2017). “Effectiveness of
Online Journal Clubs in Promoting Occupation Based Practice (OBP).” (Poster
presentation). American Occupational Therapy Association 2017 Annual
Conference, Philadelphia, PA.
. Miller, K., O'Brien, S. P., Causey-Upton, R. American Occupational Therapy Association
Annual Conference and Centennial Celebration, "Online Journal Clubs in Promoting
Occupation Based Practice", Philadelphia, PA, (April 1, 2017).
Privott, C. (2017, April). A two year qualitative comparison of women’s perceptions of
employability in one addiction recovery center. Presentation proposal accepted for
the fall meeting of the Medical Sociology Congress 2017, Atlanta, Georgia. Refereed
(Accepted).
Coleman, E., Durham, S., Eicher, E. & Skubik-Peplaski, C. (2017, April) Exploring a
movement program for children with sensorimotor deficits. Poster presented at the
American Occupational Therapy Annual Conference, Philadelphia, PA.
Splinter-Watkins, K.L. & Harris, L. (2017, March). Therapist, Heal Thyself. American
Hippotherapy Association Conference, Fort Collins, CO.
Splinter-Watkins, K.L, Benjamin, J., Lautenschlager, L., Rocco, T., Gardner, K., Siegert, K.,
Bazaar, M., Ajzenman, H., Dismuke-Blakely, N., Garone, L. (2017, March).
Roundtable Discussion on Practice of Hippotherapy, American Hippotherapy
Association Conference, Fort Collins, CO.
Schneck, C. M. , Howell, D. M. , O'Brien, S. P. Myers, C. American Occupational Therapy
Association Annual Conference, "Interprofessional learning about therapy teams in
schools and early intervention", Philadelphia, PA, (March 31, 2017).
Skubik-Peplaski, C. , O'Brien, S. P. , Custer, M. G. , American Occupational Therapy
Association Annual Conference, "Metacognition: Using effortful learning to promote
critical thinking and performance", Philadelphia, PA, (March 31, 2017).
Skubik-Peplaski, C; O'Brien, S. P. , Custer, M. G. , AOTA conference, "What Makes a
Master Clinician: Shifting From Novice to Expert Post Affordable Care Act",
AOTA, Philadelphia, PA, (March 31, 2017).
Howell, D.M., Myers, C., O’Brien, S., & Schneck, C. (March 31, 2017). Interprofessional
learning about therapy teams in schools and early intervention. Poster, American
Occupational Therapy Association Annual Conference, Philadelphia, PA.
Carrico C, Patterson J, Sawaki L, Howell D. Mantra meditation to improve chronically
impaired attention after stroke: a planned non-concurrent multiple-baseline across-
subjects trial. Poster presentation at: 12th Annual Center for Clinical and
Translational Sciences (CCTS) Spring Conference. March 2017, Lexington, KY.
Powell E, Carrico C, Chelette KC, Nichols L, Sawaki L. Optimal polarity of transcranial
direct current stimulation for severe hemiparesis after stroke. Poster presentation at:
12th Annual CCTS Spring Conference. March 2017, Lexington, KY.
Fleischer, A.B. & Parsley, R. (2017) Long-term breast cancer survivor experience
participating in important activities at the American Occupational Therapy
Association, March 30, 2017
Fleischer, A.B. & Fisher, M. (2017) Distant interprofessional faculty-student research at the
American Occupational Therapy Association, March 31, 2017
Causey-Upton, R., & Howell, D.M. (March 31, 2017). Preparing for discharge after total
knee replacement: Being supported, having confidence, and persevering. Poster,
American Occupational Therapy Association Annual Conference, Philadelphia, PA.
Carrico, C., Patterson, J., Sawaki, J., & Howell, D. (March 30, 2017). Mantra meditation to
improve chronically impaired attention after stroke: A planned non-concurrent
multiple-baseline across-subjects trial. Poster, UK Center for Clinical and
Translational Science Annual Conference, University of Kentucky, Lexington, KY
(author but did not present).
Gohrband, C., & Howell, D.M. (March 30, 2017).The experiences of adult-oriented physical
therapists providing services for individuals with life-long disabilities. Poster, UK
Center for Clinical and Translational Science Annual Conference, University of
Kentucky, Lexington, KY (author but did not present).
O’Brien, S. P. & Freeman, M.M. (2017) Social Group for Young Adults on the Autism
Spectrum. Presentation at the 8th Annual PREPaRE Conference. Lexington, KY.
(March 11, 2017).
Thompson, ME, (2017, March) Morning Routines of Persons with Chronic Disabilities,
American Occupational Therapy Association Annual Conference. Philadelphia,
Pennsylvania
Cranfill, T. & O’Brien, S.P. (2017) Constructing interprofessional educational opportunities:
Perceptions of collaboration. Presentation at the Kentucky Speech and Hearing
Association Conference. Lexington, KY (February 25, 2016)
Powell E, Carrico C, Chelette KC, Nichols L, Sawaki L. Optimal polarity of transcranial
direct current stimulation for severe hemiparesis after stroke. Poster presentation at:
NYC Neuromodulation. January 2017, New York, NY.
O’Brien, S.P. & Simpson-Pinkston, R., OCALICON 2016, "Promoting self-regulation
using the Alert Program", Columbus, OH, (November 17, 2016).
Johnson, A., & Howell, D.M. (October 29, 2016). In all of our differences we are humanly
similar”: International service learning and interprofessional education in Ecuador.
Poster, Interprofessional Care for the 21st Century: Redefining Education & Practice
Conference, Philadelphia, PA.
O’Brien, S.P. & Carpenter, R. Teaching Learning Innovation Series (TLI), "Enhancing your
Teaching through SoTL", EKU Teaching/Learning Center, (October 26, 2016).
Krishnagiri, K., Pierce, D., & Price (2016, October). Disseminating occupational science:
An SSO journal? Portland, ME: Joint Conference of the Canadian Society for
Occupational Science and the Society for the Study of Occupation: USA.
Thompson, ME, (2016, October) “Sidewalk U - Disability, The City, & Aesthetics /// NEW
YORK CITY”, 51st NCHC Annual Conference, Seattle, Washington
Pierce, D., Barth, K., Gooch, K., Osburne, P., Sakemiller, L., Spence, A, & Toland, A.
(2016, September). Workshop: Group-based transition services to adolescents in the
schools. Glasgow, KY: Kentucky Occupational Therapy Association Conference.
Pitonyak, J., Jaffee, L., Nielsen, S., Corsilles-Sy, C., O'Brien, S. P., Society for the Study of
Occupation: USA 2016 Conference, "Critical thinking about occupation: A
framework for guiding pedagogy in occupational therapy", Portland, Maine,
(September 29, 2016).
Powell E, Carrico C, Chelette KC, Nichols L, Sawaki L. Optimizing transcranial direct
current stimulation for motor recovery from severe post-stroke hemiparesis. Poster
presentation at: 1st Annual Kentucky Neuroscience Institute Clinical-Translational
Research Symposium. September 2016, Lexington, KY.
Raithatha R, Carrico C, Salmon-Powell E, Westgate PM, Chelette KC, Lee K, Salles S,
Sawaki L. Non-invasive brain stimulation paired with robot-assisted gait training
after spinal cord injury. Poster presentation at: 1st Annual Kentucky Neuroscience
Institute Clinical-Translational Research Symposium. September 2016, Lexington,
KY.
Carrico C, Chelette KC, Westgate PM, Powell E, Nichols L, Fleischer A, Sawaki L. Nerve
stimulation paired with task-oriented training improves chronic, severe hemiparesis
after stroke: a randomized trial. Poster presented at: 1st Annual Kentucky
Neuroscience Institute Clinical-Translational Research Symposium. September
2016, Lexington, KY.
Hight, J. (September 25, 2016). Early Intervention 101. Kentucky Occupational Therapy
Association Annual Conference, Glasgow, KY.
Howell, D.M., Myers, C., O’Brien, S., & Schneck, C. (August 2, 2016). Online
interprofessional learning about therapy. Poster, OSEP Project Directors’
Conference, Washington DC.
Schneck, C. M., Howell, D. M., O'Brien, S. P., Myers, C., OSEP Project Directors'
Conference, "Online interprofessional learning about therapy", Washington, DC.
(July 2016).
Splinter-Watkins, K.L. (2016, June). One course: Many directions. National Association
for Equine Affiliated Academics (NAEAA) Conference, Hackettstown, NJ.
Splinter-Watkins, K.L. (2016, June). Service learning: Strategic teaching for equine
assisted activity and therapy National Association for Equine Affiliated Academics
(NAEAA) Conference, Hackettstown, NJ.
O'Brien, S. P. & Webb, K., (2016). Communicating Bloom’s Revised Taxonomy with
Digital Age Tools, Pedagogicon 2016, Richmond, KY. (May 20, 2016).
Hight, J. (July 12, 2016). Building Physical Activity Opportunities in Early Childhood
Settings. Ready Kids Conference. Louisville, Kentucky.
Hight, J., & Melissa Tabor (July 12, 2016). Encouraging Fine Motor Development in Early
Childhood Through Naturalistic Play Environments. Early Childhood Institute
Ready Kids Conference. Louisville, Kentucky.
Pierce, D. (2016, July). What is shared governance in a university setting? Faculty
workshop, College of Health Science, Rush University, Chicago, IL.
Pierce, D. (2016, July). Research in health sciences. Faculty workshop, College of Health
Science, Rush University, Chicago, IL.
Fleischer, A.B., Ito, M., Cooper, R., & Brown, D. (2016) Exploratory study of breast cancer
survivors’ lived experience: Activity engagement during and after breast cancer
treatment at the 28th Annual Research Day of the Department of Physical Medicine
and Rehabilitation of University of Kentucky on May 26, 2016
Causey-Upton, R. (April 2016). “Occupational justice through leisure continuity: A model
for enhanced quality of life for nursing home residents.” (Poster presentation),
American Occupational Therapy Association 2016 Annual Conference, Chicago, IL.
O'Brien, S. P. & Myers, C. T. Building Leadership Capacity in Online Doctoral Courses,
American Occupational Therapy Association Annual Conference, Chicago, IL (April
9, 2016).
O'Brien, S. P., Custer, M. G., & Skubik-Peplaski, C, Authentic assessment: Use of video
feedback to promote critical thinking and performance, American Occupational
Therapy Association Annual Conference, Chicago, IL, (April 7, 2016).
Hight, J., O’Brien, S.P., & Schneck, C.M. Community-Based Programming Promoting
Physical Activity. American Occupational Therapy Association Annual Conference,
Chicago, IL, (April 6, 2016).
Fleischer, A.B., Ito, M., Cooper, R., & Brown, D. (2016) Exploratory study of breast cancer
survivors’ lived experience: Activity engagement during and after breast cancer
treatment at the American Occupational Therapy Association, April 7, 2016
Baltisberger, J.A. (2016, April). Bent but not broken: A mixed methods study of the impact
of chemotherapy on mothering occupations. Poster presented at the Annual
Conference of the American Occupational Therapy Association, Chicago, IL.
Hayden, C. (April, 2016). AOTA Conference: Occupational Disengagement and
Reengagement for Individuals with Chronic Pelvic Pain
Hight, J., O’Brien, S., Schneck, C. (April 8, 2016). Community Based Preschool
Programming Promoting Physical Activity. American Occupational Therapy
Association Annual Conference. Chicago, IL. Poster.
Causey-Upton, R., & Howell, D.M., (April 2016). Preparing for discharge after total knee
replacement: Being supported, having confidence, and persevering. Poster, American
Occupational Therapy Association Annual Conference, Chicago, IL. (author but did
not present).
Smith-Forbes, E., Howell, D.M., Willoughby, J., Pitts, D.G., & Uhl, T. (April 2016).
Adherence of individuals in upper extremity rehabilitation with incongruence
between their QDASH and GROC scores. Poster, American Occupational Therapy
Association Annual Conference, Chicago, IL.
Baltisberger, J., & Howell, D.M. (April 2016). A mixed methods study of mothering
duringchemotherapy for breast cancer. Poster, American Occupational Therapy
Association Annual Conference, Chicago, IL.
Skubik-Peplaski, C., Custer, M., Howell, D.M., & Stroud, R. (April 2016). Effective
interventions for stroke recovery: Comparing modified constraint-induced with
occupation-based interventions. Presentation, American Occupational Therapy
Association Annual Conference, Chicago, IL.
Patel, P., Howell, D.M., & Marshall, A. (April 2016). The role of occupational therapy
inprimary care. Poster, American Occupational Therapy Association Annual
Conference, Chicago, IL.
Causey-Upton, R., & Howell, D.M., (April 21, 2016). Preparing for discharge after total
knee replacement: Being supported, having confidence, and persevering. Poster, UK
Center for Clinical and Translational Science Annual Spring 2016 Conference,
University of Kentucky, Lexington, KY (author but did not present).
Pierce, D., Barth, K., Gooch, K., Osburne, P., Sakemiller, L., Spence, A, & Toland, A.
(2016, April). Workshop, Transition services to secondary students: Evidence,
assessment, group based intervention, and meeting key challenges. Chicago, IL:
American Occupational Therapy Association Conference.
Persch, A., & Pierce, D. (2016, April). Conversations that matter: How can we build
school-based services supporting transition to adulthood? Chicago, IL: American
Occupational Therapy Association Conference.
Pierce, D. (2016, January to April). Rethinking classroom design: An EKU professional
learning community. Weekly workshop, Eastern Kentucky University Faculty
Innovators Program, Richmond, Kentucky.
Privott, C. (2016, March). Examining Women’s Perceptions of Employability using a
Procovery perspective: A qualitative approach in one addiction recovery center.
Poster presentation at the Spring 2016 International Organization of Social Science
and Behavioral Research, Atlantic City, NJ, Refereed.
Leigers, K. L. (March 12, 2016). Improving the Social Participation of Students with
Disabilities in Inclusionary SettingsSeventh Annual Conference on Meeting the
Therapy Needs of Infants, Toddlers, and Children with Disabilities in Rural
Communities University of Kentucky/Eastern Kentucky University.
Leigers, K. L. (March 5, 2016). Collaboration in School Based Practice Keynote Speaker
Kentucky Occupational Therapy Association Student Conference Cardinal Hill
Rehabilitation Hospital, Lexington, KY.
Hight, J. (March 12, 2016). Community Based Preschool Programming Promoting Physical
Activity. Seventh Annual PREPaRE Conference. Lexington, KY.
Carrico C, Howell D. Meditation after stroke: initial results from an ongoing
phenomenological study. Poster presented at 11th Annual CCTS Spring Conference,
University of Kentucky Center for Clinical and Translational Science; March 2016;
Lexington, KY.
Hardman, L., Lindon, E., & Tennill, J. (2016, March). Pediatric Interdisciplinary Practice:
Better together. Presentation at the Seventh Annual Conference on Meeting the
Therapy Needs of Infants, Toddlers and Children with Disabilities in Rural
Communities (PREPaRE Conference), Lexington, KY.
Raithatha R, Carrico C, Salmon-Powell E, Westgate PM, Chelette KC , Lee K, Salles S,
Sawaki L.Non-invasive brain stimulation paired with robot-assisted gait training
after spinal cord injury. Poster presentation at: International Neuro & Spine Summit.
2016, Dubai, UAE.
Completed Presentations: Invited
Baltisberger, J. Baltisberger, J. A. (2017, July). Sensory processing disorders and fine motor
skills: A physical therapy perspective. Guest lecture for DPT students, University of
Kentucky.
Baltisberger, J. A. (2016, July). Sensory processing disorders and fine motor skills: A
physical therapy perspective. Guest lecture for DPT students, University of
Kentucky.
Baltisberger, J. A. (2017, April). Play in rehabilitation sciences. Guest lecture for the
PRePARE program, University of Kentucky
Splinter-Watkins, K.L. (2017, March). Developing an interdisciplinary minor in Horses,
Humans, and Health Poster. Living with Animals Conference, Richmond, KY.
Baltisberger, J. A. (2016, April). Play in rehabilitation sciences. Guest lecture for the
PRePARE program, University of KentuckyA. (2015, July). Sensory processing
disorders and fine motor skills: A physical therapy perspective. Guest lecture for
DPT students, University of Kentucky.
Skubik-Peplaski, C., & Brandenburg-Parker, M. (2016, September). Mentoring: for
professional development, networking and research. Paper presented at the Kentucky
Occupational Therapy Association Conference, Glasgow, KY.
Tabor, M. & Hight, J. (2016, July). Encouraging fine motor development in early
childhood through naturalistic play environments. Presentation at the Ready Kids
Conference at the Galt House, Louisville, KY.
Splinter-Watkins, K.L. (2016, March). My working life. Student Occupational Therapy
Association speaker, (invited).
Completed Reports
Completed Book Reviews
Spira, G. (2017). Occupational Therapy in Health Care 1-2. Why Walk?…Fly: Managing
Anger, Grief, and PTSD (2016) by Frances Helusky, 221 Pp.
Submitted Scholarship Under Review
Submitted Journal Articles: Peer Reviewed
Carrico C, Howell D. Meditation after Stroke: a phenomenological study. Target date for
submission: June 2017.
Carrico C, Skubik-Peplaski C. What is the evidence to support that meditation improves
attention for adults after stroke? A Critically Appraised Topic. Target date for
submission: June 2017.
Causey-Upton, R., Balentine, C. B., & Benthall, D. H. (in press). Cardiopulmonary
conditions. In A. Mahle & A. Ward (Eds.), Adult physical conditions: Intervention
strategies for occupational therapy assistants. F. A. Davis.
Wagner, M., & Causey-Upton, R. (in press). Perfectionism and occupation: Time-use of
occupational science students. Irish Journal of Occupational Therapy.
Wigginton, A., Skubik-Peplaski, C., Causey-Upton, R., & Custer, M. (in press). The impact
of caring for stroke survivors on leisure occupations among female caregivers.
Physical and Occupational Therapy in Geriatrics.
Causey-Upton, R., Howell, D. M., Kitzman, P., Custer, M., & Dressler, E. (manuscript in
preparation). Discharge preparation after total knee replacement: Mediating factors
and assessment. Planned submission to Orthopaedic Nursing.
Causey-Upton, R., Howell, D. M., Kitzman, P., Custer, M., & Dressler, E. (manuscript in
preparation). Pre-operative education for total knee replacement: A pilot survey.
Planned submission to Internet Journal of Allied Health Sciences and Practice.
Hayden, C., Fehringer, E., & Causey-Upton, R. (manuscript in preparation). Occupational
therapy students' perceptions of occupation-based practice in Level II fieldwork
settings.
Hardman, L. (2016, December). Use of interdisciplinary parent education to improve
parental perception of competence. Manuscript in submitted to the Open Journal of
Occupational Therapy December for the special issue on Interdisciplinary practices
– not accepted
Hardman, L., Leigers, K., & Harley, K. (2016) Use of Interactive Metronome in School –
based Practice to facilitate Occupational Outcomes. EKU IRB approved 2/2016,
research completed, manuscript in process.
Hight, J., & O’Brien, S. (2016). Leadership development through online e-portfolio creation.
American Occupational Therapy Association. SIS Quarterly Practice Connections,
1(4), 29-31.
Page, C.G., Marshall, R.C., Howell, D.M., & Rowles, G. (Submitted to Aphasiology). Use
of communication plans by certified nursing assistants: Little things mean a lot.
Mayer, K., Mancuso, S., & Howell, D.M. (In press). Chaos theory: Optimizing critical
illness outcomes through the family experience-A theoretical review. Critical Care
Nurse
Burland, J.P., Werner, J.L., Toonstra, J.L., Mattacola, C.G., Howell, D.M., & Howard, J.S.
(In press). Decision to return to sport following ACL reconstruction: Part I- A
qualitative investigation of psychosocial factors. Journal of Athletic Training.
Hayden, C., Fehringer, E., & Causey-Upton, R. (in preparation). Occupation-based practice
in Level II fieldwork settings: Occupational therapy students' perceptions.
Occupational Therapy in Health Care. Manuscript in preparation.
Howell, D.M. (In press). Grounded Theory. In M.J. Ball & J.S. Damico (Eds). The SAGE
Encyclopedia of Human Communication Sciences and Disorders.
Gregg, B., Howell, D.M., Shordike, A., & Iwama, M. (In press). The Kawa River Model:
Applying theory to develop interventions for combat and operational stress
control. Occupational Therapy in Mental Health.
Maddy, K., Howell, D.M., & Capilouto, G. (In press). Current practices regarding discourse
analysis and treatment following non-aphasic brain injury: A qualitative study. Journal of Interactional Research in Communication Disorders.
Schneck, C. M., Brandenburger-Shasby, S.(in review). Implementing the
Handwriting Without Tears Program in the Preschool setting. Journal
of Occupational Therapy, Schools, & Early Intervention.
Skubik-Peplaski, C., Howell, D., Hunter, E., (in press). The Environmental Impact on
Occupational Therapy Interventions, Occupational Therapy in Health Care
Skubik-Peplaski, C., Howell, D., Hunter, E., & Harrison, A. (in press). Occupational
Therapists’ Perceptions of Environmental Influences on Practice at an Inpatient
Stroke Rehabilitation Program: a Pilot Study, Physical and Occupational Therapy in
Geriatrics.
Smith-Forbes, E., Howell, D. M., Willoughby, J., Pitts, D.G., & Uhl, T.L. (Submitted to
Journal of Hand Therapy). Specificity of the minimal clinical important difference
of the Quick Disabilities of the Arm Shoulder and Hand (QDASH) for distal upper
extremity conditions.
Smith-Forbes, E., Howell, D. M., Morgan, R.K., Clark, K., Hall, S., Willoughby, J.,
Armstrong, H., Pitts, D.G., & Uhl, T.L. (Submitted to Archives of Physical
Medicine). Adherence of individuals in upper extremity rehabilitation with
incongruence between their QDASH and GROC scores: A phenomenological
study.
Toonstra, J.L., Howell, D.M., English, T., Lattermann, & C. Mattacola, C. (Submitted to
Cartilage). Patient experiences of recovery following autologous chondrocyte
implantation: A qualitative study.
Steber, A., Skubik-Peplaski, C., Custer, M. & Causey-Upton, R. (in press). The Impact
of Caring for Persons with Stroke on the Leisure Occupations of Female
Caregivers, Physical and Occupational Therapy in Geriatrics.
Eicher, E., Skubik-Peplaski, C., O’Brien, S. & Fleischer, A. (in press) Exploring parents’
experiences of raising a child with sensorimotor impairments and expectations
for leisure participation, The Open Journal of Occupational Therapy.
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Submitted Book Chapters
Summers, K., Fisher, T., Marshall, A., Pierce, D., Thompson, M. (in press, 2015). Occupational
therapy in work transitions. In R. Gibson, M. Orentlicher, and S. Schefkind,
Occupational therapy services to support life transitions. Bethesda, MD: American
Occupational Therapy Association.
Submitted Grants
Submitted Book Reviews
Submitted Presentations
Causey-Upton, R. (abstract submitted). “Occupational justice through leisure continuity: A
model for enhanced quality of life for nursing home residents.” Abstract submitted for
poster presentation at the American Occupational Therapy Association 2016 Annual
Conference.
Causey-Upton, R. (abstract accepted). “Occupational justice: Leisure continuity and QOL for
nursing home residents.” Accepted for presentation at the Kentucky Occupational
Therapy Association 2015 Annual Conference.
Causey-Upton, K. R. & Hayden, C. (abstract accepted). “Great expectations: Clinical skills
performance on level II fieldwork.” Accepted for presentation at the American
Occupational Therapy Association 2015 Education Summit.
SERVICE TO THE PROFESSION
Service on Editorial Review Boards
Editorial Board, AOTA OT Online Test Prep
Cindy Hayden
Editorial Board, AOTA OTA Online Test Prep
Cindy Hayden
The Open Journal of Occupational Therapy (OJOT)
Shirley O’Brien
Reviewer, FA Davis
Shirley O’Brien
EKU Department of Occupational Therapy Page 20
Ad Hoc Reviewer/Referee, "American Journal of Occupational Therapy".
Colleen Schneck
Ad Hoc Reviewer/Referee, "OT Practice".
Colleen Schneck
Ad Hoc Reviewer/Referee, "Physical Therapy and Occupational Therapy in Pediatrics".
Colleen Schneck
Continuing Editor, Journal of Allied Health
Dana Howell
Manuscript reviewer, Australian Occupational Therapy Journal
Dana Howell
Manuscript reviewer, Journal of Sports Rehabilitation
Dana Howell
Membership in Professional Organizations
Kentucky Occupational Therapy Association (KOTA)
Julie Baltisberger
Renee Causey-Upton
Melba Custer
Elaine Fehringer
Leslie Hardman
Cindy Hayden
Dana Howell
Kelly Leigers
Amy Marshall
Shirley O’Brien
Doris Pierce
Christine Privott
Colleen Schneck
EKU Department of Occupational Therapy Page 21
Leah Simpkins
Camille Skubik-Peplaski
Kathy Splinter-Watkins
Tyler Henson
Jennifer Hight
Casey Humphrey
Geela Spira
American Occupational Therapy Association (AOTA)
Julie Baltisberger
Renee Causey-Upton
Melba Custer
Elaine Fehringer
Anne Fleischer
Leslie Hardman
Cindy Hayden
Dana Howell
Kelly Leigers
Amy Marshall
Robert Mullaney
Shirley O’Brien
Doris Pierce
Christine Privott
Colleen Schneck
Leah Simpkins
Camille Skubik-Peplaski
Kathy Splinter-Watkins
Mary Ellen Thompson
Melba Arnold
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Cheryl Carrico
Jennifer Hight
Casey Humphrey
Geela Spira
Tennessee Occupational Therapy Association
Cindy Hayden
Florida Occupational Therapy Association
Geela Spira
National Down Syndrome Society (NDSS)
Julie Baltisberger
Renee Causey-Upton
Society for the Study of Occupation, USA (SSO-USA)
Julie Baltisberger
Renee Causey-Upton
Doris Pierce
Christine Privott
Mary Ellen Thompson
Amy Marshall
World Federation of Occupational Therapy (WFOT)
Julie Baltisberger
Renee Causey-Upton
Leslie Hardman
Dana Howell
Kelly Leigers
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Amy Marshall
Shirley O’Brien
Doris Pierce
Melba Arnold
Pi Theta Epsilon
Julie Baltisberger
Renee Causey-Upton
Kathy Splinter-Watkins
Dana Howell
American Society of Hand Therapists
Melba Custer
Tyler Henson
Hand Therapy Certification Commission
Tyler Henson
Society for the Study of Occupational Therapy: USA
Elaine Fehringer
North Carolina Occupational Therapy Association
Anne Fleischer
National Lymphatic Network
Anne Fleischer
Lymphology Association of North America
Anne Fleischer
EKU Department of Occupational Therapy Page 24
Society of the Study of Occupations: USA
Anne Fleischer
American Telemedicine Association
Leslie Hardman
Kentucky Division of Early Childhood
Leslie Hardman
Rocky Mountain University, Board of Trustees
Dana Howell
American Partnership for Eosinophilic Disorders
Kelly Leigers
National Association for the Education of Young Children
Kelly Leigers
Council for Exceptional Children
Kelly Leigers
Society for the Study of Occupation
Amy Marshall
International Society for Occupational Science
Amy Marshall
Doris Pierce
Academy of Management
Robert Mullaney
American College of Healthcare Executives
EKU Department of Occupational Therapy Page 25
Robert Mullaney
USA Jump Rope
Christine Privott
American Association of University Women
Christine Privott
American Association of University Professors
Christine Privott
Kentucky Occupational Therapy Foundation Board
Colleen Schneck
Related Services Advisory Committee; Kentucky Department of Education
Colleen Schneck
Research Committee; Cardinal Hill Rehabilitation Center; Lexington, Kentucky
Colleen Schneck
Cheryl Carrico
Renee Causey-Upton
Dana Howell
American Hippotherapy Association (AHA)
Kathy Splinter-Watkins
American Hippotherapy Certification Board (AHCB)
Kathy Splinter-Watkins
Central Kentucky Riding for Hope
EKU Department of Occupational Therapy Page 26
Kathy Splinter-Watkins
Kentucky Horse Council
Kathy Splinter-Watkins
Phi Kappa Phi Honor Society
Kathy Splinter-Watkins
The Federation of Riding for the Disabled International (FRDI)
Kathy Splinter-Watkins
Pet Partners
Kathy Splinter-Watkins
AMBUCS-Blue Grass Chapter
Julie Baltisberger- Scholarship Chair
Journal of Occupational Therapy Education
Renee Causey-Upton: Associate Editor, Editorial Board Member, Reviewer
Representation at Professional Meetings
Twentieth Annual Qualitative Health Research Conference, Victoria, British Columbia
Julie Baltisberger
Kentucky Occupational Therapy Association Annual Conference
Renee Causey-Upton
Melba Custer
Leslie Hardman
Camille Skubik-Peplaski
EKU Department of Occupational Therapy Page 27
American Occupational Therapy Association Annual Conference
Renee Causey-Upton
Melba Custer
Elaine Fehringer
Leslie Hardman
Cindy Hayden
Dana Howell
Kelly Leigers
Amy Marshall
Shirley O’Brien
Doris Pierce
Christine Privott
Colleen Schneck
Camille Skubik-Peplaski
Mary Ellen Thompson
Eastern Kentucky University College of Health Sciences Scholarship
Renee Causey-Upton
UK Center for Clinical and Translational Science Annual Conference
Renee Causey-Upton
Kentucky Appalachian Rural Rehabilitation Network Conference
Melba Custer
Uniting Equine Assisted Activities and Therapies with Higher Education.
Melba Custer
Online Learning Consortium: Blended Learning Conference and Workshop
Melba Custer
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Rehabilitation Sciences Spring Colloquium
Elaine Fehringer
Kentucky Speech & Hearing Association Annual Conference
Leslie Hardman
Infant Toddler Conference
Leslie Hardman
PREPaRE Conference
Leslie Hardman
Kentucky Exception Children’s Conference
Leslie Hardman
Camille Skubik-Peplaski
Shirley O’Brien
Sloan Consortium Blended Learning Conference
Cindy Hayden
Lilly Conference at Miami University
Renee Causey-Upton
Cindy Hayden
EKU Pedagogicon Conference
Cindy Hayden
3rd Annual Kentucky Congress on Spinal Cord Injury
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Dana Howell
Occupational Therapy Annual Research Day, Eastern Kentucky University
Renee Causey-Upton
Dana Howell
Kelly Leigers
Camille Skubik-Peplaski
Kentucky Peer Support/Network Training
Kelly Leigers
Kentucky Engagement Conference, Morehead State University
Amy Marshall
Congress of the World Federation of Occupational Therapists
Amy Marshall
University-wide faculty workshop on pedagogy of design, University of Tennessee: Chattanooga
Doris Pierce
Indiana Occupational Therapy Association
Doris Pierce
Ohio Occupational Therapy Association
Doris Pierce
International Organization of Social Science and Behavioral Research
Christine Privott
UK Colloquium
EKU Department of Occupational Therapy Page 30
Colleen Schneck
Section on Pediatrics Annual Meeting
Colleen Schneck
Eastern Kentucky University Center for the Arts
Leah Simpkins
Kenwood Healthcare
Leah Simpkins
Canadian Association of Occupational Therapy Lunch and Learn Series
Melba Custer
Camille Skubik-Peplaski
University of Kentucky Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation 27th Annual PM &
R Research Day
Melba Custer
Camille Skubik-Peplaski
KARRN Conference
Camille Skubik-Peplaski
National Association for Equine Affiliated Academics (NAEAA) Conference
Kathy Splinter-Watkins
University of Kentucky Equine Consortium
Kathy Splinter-Watkins
Uniting Higher Education and Equine Assisted Activities Conference
Melba Custer
EKU Department of Occupational Therapy Page 31
Kathy Splinter-Watkins
American Hippotherapy Association Conference
Kathy Splinter-Watkins
Other Alliances for Practice, Service, or Scholarship
Unitarian Universalist Fellowship Clothing Closet
Anne Fleischer
Community Meal Ministry, Harrodsburg Christian Church
Leslie Hardman
Habitat for Humanity, Mercer County KY, family committee member and volunteer
Leslie Hardman
Youth Leader for annual mission trips
Leslie Hardman
KOTA’s Education Chair
Cindy Hayden
Founded Lexington Interstitial Cystitis Support Group with Karen Gilbert, Health Sciences
Liaison
Cindy Hayden
Salvation Army Women’s Auxiliary
EKU Department of Occupational Therapy Page 32
Dana Howell
Model Laboratory School, Chess Coach
Kelly Leigers
Model Laboratory School, Handwriting in Motion
Kelly Leigers
Chairperson, Richmond Teen Center Board, Richmond, KY
Amy Marshall
SSO: USA Research Committee
Amy Marshall
AOTA, Sensory Integration Specialty Section
Shirley O’Brien
Volunteer teacher, middle school youth, Second Presbyterian Church, Lexington, Kentucky
Christine Privott
Chair, Search Committee for Youth Director, Second Presbyterian Church, Lexington, Kentucky
Christine Privott
Additional Information
EKU Department of Occupational Therapy Page 33
This report contains July 2014-June 2015 scholarship and professional service outcomes by
faculty in the EKU Department of Occupational Therapy. The report may include dates other
than the current year to reflect changes in publication schedules and funding changes.
The report does not contain committee and other service to the university, research and
manuscripts in progress, teaching assignments, guest teach or lectures at EKU, undergraduate
and graduate student advising, and proposals/manuscripts in progress or continuing education.
Apologies are extended for any errors or omissions; please report any discrepancies in writing to
the Outcomes Committee c/o Heather.Foster@eku.edu. Please contact individual faculty
members via the university website email for additional information about their scholarship,
professional service, and related EKU activities. Your interest in the occupational therapy
department is appreciated.