 Congratulations to the FOTA16 Student Poster Winners!!!
Both the number and the quality of occupational therapy student posters grow each year! This year, Florida Occupational Therapy Conference attendees viewed 56 student posters and enjoyed talking to OT and OTA students who were knowledgeable about their work and engaging in their presentations. The future indeed looks bright! The work was cut out for the 13 judges who scored the posters on their content, appearance, organization and flow, and grammar and spelling. Thank you to the judges and to the faculty who mentored these students in their research, program development, and issue posters. We would like to acknowledge all student poster presenters for their hard work, their professionalism and their devotion to the wonderful profession they have chosen. And, we congratulate the winners!
 OT Student Poster Winner
SP3-3 Perception of Barriers to Return to Work of People with Spinal Cord Injuries
STUDENTS: Sandy Michaud, Samyra Wilson and Kaiya Akintonde
FACULTY: Barbara Kornblau, Florida A&M University
This qualitative study explored perceptions of barriers to return to work of people with spinal cord injuries (SCI),
through an online survey of open-ended questions. Unemployed participants with self-reported SCI were solicited with the help of the United Spinal Association, closed Facebook pages, and word of mouth.
Qualitative data was analyzed using grounded theory until saturation was reached. Multiple researchers and data collection from multiple sources ensured trustworthiness, and triangulation.
 OTA Student Poster Winner
SP3-1 : Discharge Options and Intervention Planning for the Homeless Population in the Acute Care Setting in Pinellas County, Florida
STUDENT: Kristin Carlisle
FACULTY: Annette Bullard, Polk State College
What are the roles of OT practitioners in an acute care setting? As an OTA, how can I collaborate with an occupational therapist in making pertinent, client-centered goals for patients who will be under my care for only three to five days? What if they are homeless and need further care, but they do not have health insurance?
 Most Dynamic Presentation
SP1-1 Factors That Lead Occupational Therapists to Enter Private Practice STUDENTS: Jordan Powers, Sarah Weldon, Ashley Edberg and Emil MethiparaFACULTY: Thomas Decker, Nova Southeastern UniversityThere has been an identified need for more occupational therapy private practices in the United States, however, there is a limited research that establishes what makes them sustainable and worthwhile. Our research seeks to address this gap
 Scientific Rigor
SP1-13 Investigation Into the Relationship Between Anxiety, Stress-Response, and Lived Experiences Post Ikebana Intervention: A Pilot Study
STUDENTS: Shannon Taylor, Crystal Key and Kristine Cinco
FACULTY: Ricardo Carrasco, Nova Southeastern University, Tampa
This mixed-method pilot study explores the relationship between participation in Ikebana and cortisol levels, a self-rated anxiety measure, and a phenomenological interview. There were 32 participants in the Ikebana intervention, anxiety self-rated measure, and phenomenological interview; seven participants in the salivary cortisol measurement. Results showed statistical significance (p<.000) in lowering anxiety levels, salivary cortisol levels did not show statistical significance. Phenomenological interviews produced themes related to doing, being, and becoming.
 Most Visually Engaging
SP3-13 Bridging the Gap Through Virtual Reality
STUDENTS: Josh Wiseman, Mason McCall and Troy Henderson
FACULTY: Kimberly Fahlgren, Florida State College at Jacksonville
One hallmark of development in a teen’s life is learning to drive. This is a critical occupation for fully participating in social and employment roles. Teens with ASD or ADHD experiencing deficits in mental flexibility, planning, and self-monitoring struggle with mastering this skill. This poster seeks to educate OT practitioners on options available that will address these developmental challenges during training through the use of simulations and virtual reality.
 Soul of OT
SP1-20 Reducing Health Disparities by Increasing Awareness of
the Services of the OT Equal Access Clinic
STUDENT: Emily Szafranski
FACULTY: Joanne Foss, University of Florida
The University of Florida’s Occupational Therapy Equal Access Clinic (OT EAC), a student-driven, therapist supervised organization, consulted with rehabilitation directors in four occupational therapy settings to advocate for the underinsured/ uninsured population in Gainesville. We promoted utilization of OT EAC services by distributing pamphlets, business cards, and visuals of treatment space. The aim was to reduce health disparities by increasing clinicians’ a awareness of this free occupational therapy service within the community.
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