Occupational Therapy

Graduate Student Publications and Presentations

The listing below includes our Graduate Students' works from 2003 to current. For a complete listing, please click here.

Publications

Wilson, S., Smith, R. O., Fennema-Jansen, S. A., & Edyburn, D. L. (2003). Launching a large scale assistive technology service delivery and outcome tracking system in the Public schools. Proceedings of the RESNA 26th International Conference on Technology and Disability: Research, Design, Practice and Policy.

Whyte, F. L., Smith, R. O., Fennema-Jansen, S. A., & Edyburn, D. L. (2003). Assistive technology device use inventory: The need and development of a conceptual model. Proceedings of the RESNA 26th International Conference on Technology and Disability: Research, Design, Practice and Policy.

Binion, M., Edyburn, D. L., Fennema-Jansen S. A., Smith, R. O., & Wilson, M. (2004). Measuring AT outcomes using the student performance profile: Analysis and recommendations. Proceedings of the RESNA 27th International Conference on Technology and Disability: Research, Design, Practice and Policy.

Fennema-Jansen, S. A. (2004). Technical report-The assistive technology infusion project (ATIP) database (1.0). University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee. Retrieved, from the World Wide Web: http://www.uwm.edu/CHS/atoms/activities/

Hammerschmidt, S. & Sudsawad, P. (2004). Teachers' survey on problems with handwriting: Referral, evaluation, and outcome. American Journal of Occupational Therapy, 58, 185-192.

Higdon, L., Gibbs, L., Chapple, D., Condeluci, A., Fennema-Jansen, S., Hill, K., Koester, H. H., Smith, R. O., & Higdon, C.W. (2004). AAC Institute Symposium AAC evidenced-based practice: Research, practice & policy. Proceedings of the RESNA 27th International Conference on Technology and Disability: Research, Design, Practice and Policy.

Horkey, J. & King, P. (2004). Ergonomic recommendations and their role in cardiac sonography. WORK: A Journal of Prevention, Assessment, & Rehabilitation , 22(3), 207-218.

King, P. & Finet, M. (2004). Determining the accuracy of the psychophysical approach to grip force measurement. Journal of Hand Therapy, 100(1), 1-5.

Moser, C. S. (2004). Technical report - Data base analysis: 1994 and 1995 NHIS Phase II Disability Followback Survey, Child Questionnaire (1.0). University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee. Retrieved, from the World Wide Web: http://www.uwm.edu/CHS/atoms/ archive/technicalreports/ tr-nhisd.pdf

Orlando, N. & King, P. (2004). Relationship of demographic variables on perception of fatigue and discomfort following prolonged standing under various flooring conditions. A Journal of Occupation Rehabilitation, 22:13, 63-76.

Smith, R. O., Rust, K. L., Lauer, A., & Boodey, E. (2004). Technical report: History of assistive technology outcomes (1.0). Retrieved, from the World Wide Web: http://www.uwm.edu/CHS/atoms/archive/ technicalreports/fieldscans/ tr-fs-history.html

Zander, J., King, P., & Ezenwa, B. (2004). Influence of flooring conditions on lower leg volume following prolonged standing. International Journal of Industrial Ergonomics, 34, 279-288.

Presentations (Regional/National)

Whyte, F. L., Smith, R. O., Fennema-Jansen, S. A., & Edyburn, D. L. (2003, June 21). Assistive Technology Device Use Inventory (ATDUI): The need and development of a conceptual model. Presented at the RESNA 26th International Conference on Technology and Disability: Research, Design, Practice and Policy, Atlanta, GA.

Wilson, S., Smith, R. O., Fennema-Jansen, S. A., & Edyburn, D. L. (2003, June 21). Launching a large scale assistive technology service delivery and outcome tracking system in the public schools. Presented at the RESNA 26th International Conference on Technology and Disability: Research, Design, Practice and Policy, Atlanta, GA

Binion, M., Edyburn, D. L., Fennema-Jansen S. A., Smith, R. O., & Wilson, M. (2004, June 20). Measuring AT outcomes using the student performance profile: Analysis and recommendations. Presented at the RESNA 27th International Conference on Technology and Disability: Research, Design, Practice and Policy, Orlando, FL.

Higdon, L., Gibbs, L., Chapple, D., Condeluci, A., Fennema-Jansen, S. A., Hill, K., Koester, H. H., Smith, R. O., & Higdon, C. W. (2004). AAC Institute Symposium AAC evidenced-based practice: Research, practice & policy. Full-day workshop at the RESNA 27th International Conference on Technology and Disability: Research, Design, Practice and Policy

Presentations (Minor)

Kleiner, K. (March, 2003). Ergonomics in Occupations Laboratory. Presented at the WI Work Programs Network.

Klauer, H. (March, 2003). Ergonomic analysis of farrier work. Presented at the WI Work Programs Network.

Theses (alphabetical order)
Barbiaux, Kristen. (May, 2003). College student drinking and social context. Unpublished master's thesis, University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee. (C.Haertlein).

Baumgartner, Heidi. (May, 2003). The relationship between frequency of flow & symptoms of distress experienced by women with HIV. Unpublished master's thesis, University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee. (B. Kennedy).

Becker, Carla. (August, 2004). Learning to reach while using the Tactile Vision Sensory Substitution System: A descriptive analysis. Unpublished master's thesis, University of Wisconsin- Milwaukee. (K. Kamm).

Bocher, Crystal. (May 2003). A qualitative analysis of the perception of success in community living for persons with serious mental illness. Unpublished master's thesis, University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee. (G. Stoffel).

Brahm, Jennifer. (May, 2003). Where is the flow in daily occupation? Unpublished master's thesis, University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee. (B. Kennedy).

Brinkman, Jessica. (May, 2003) The study of pain and women with HIV. Unpublished master's thesis, University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee. (B. Kennedy).

Buchanan, Debbie. (May, 2004). The clinical utility of structured recess on social engagement among students with autism. Unpublished master's project, University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee. (T. King).

Delaney, Patrick. (May, 2003) Effects of postural support of reaching in children with spastic cerebral palsy. Unpublished master's thesis, University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee. (K. Kamm).

Haldeman, Lori. (May, 2003). Meaningfulness in everyday occupations. Unpublished master's thesis, University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee. (B. Kennedy).

Healy, Ryan Michael. (May, 2004) Splinting with Scotchcast: Protocols for making three splints. Unpublished master's project, University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee. (T. King).

Janiuk, Melissa. (August, 2004). Skill improvement while reaching with Tactile Vision Sensory Substitution (TVSS) system: A quantitative analysis. Unpublished master's thesis, University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee. (K. Kamm).

Joerger, Traceey. (May, 2003) Risk of falling: The relationship between assistive technology use and the quality and speed of gait. Unpublished master's thesis, University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee. (R. Smith).

Kwasiborski, Julie. (May, 2003). Changes in salivary immunoglobulin - A during pleasurable activities. Unpublished master's thesis, University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee. (B. Kennedy).

Meekma, Sharon. (May, 2003). Optimal experience and daily hassles of women with HIV. Unpublished master's thesis, University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee. ( B. Kennedy).

Murphy, Jessica. (May, 2004). Is "Flow" the "Just Right Challenge"? Unpublished master's thesis, University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee. (K. Kamm).

Opel, Stephanie. (May 2004). Effectiveness of standing conditions in reducing fatigue and discomfort. Unpublished master's thesis, University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee. (P. King).

Orlando, Antonina. (May, 2003). Influences of flooring on fatigue and discomfort following prolonged standing. Unpublished master's thesis, University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee. (P. King)

Sansanwal, Aditi. (December, 2003). Flow and salivary immunoglobulin-A in women with HIV. Unpublished master's thesis, University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee. (K. Kamm).

Sindhu, Bhagwant. (May, 2002). Providing design information to help make websites more accessible: A preliminary investigation of the consequential validity of the WebAudit. Unpublished master's thesis, University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee. (R. Smith).

Stanley (Humbles), Marlene. (August, 2003). Flow and symptoms of depression experienced by women with HIV. Unpublished master's thesis, University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee. (B. Kennedy).

Projects (alphabetical order)

Boodey, Erin. (August, 2004). Layout and functional interface design of an assistive technology outcomes database. Unpublished master's project, University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee. (R. Smith)

Buchanan, Deborah. (December, 2003). The clinical utility of structured recess on social engagement among students with autism. Unpublished master's project, University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee. (T. King).

Finger, Jaime. (May, 2003). Caregivers guide to low vision. Unpublished master's project, University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee. (M. Taugher).

Healy, Ryan. (December, 2003). Splinting with Scotchcast: Protocols for making three types of splints. Unpublished master's project, University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee. (T. King).

Kleiner, Kathryn. (May, 2004). Ergonomic recommendations and their impact on child care workers' health. Unpublished master's project, University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee. (P. King)

Lee, Chue. (May, 2004). Diabetic retinopathy and vision loss: A complication of diabetes. Unpublished master's project, University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee. (M. Taugher)

Ptacin, Carrie. (May, 2003). Ergonomic Job Analysis of corrections kitchens & development of a safety checklist for corrections kitchens. Unpublished master's project, University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee. (P. King).

Ergonomic Design Projects (alphabetical order)

Becker, C. (May, 2003). Office ergonomic analyses at the U.S. Department of Agriculture offices in Madison, Wisconsin.

Blechacz, A. (May, 2003). Ergonomics guide and resource manual for custodial workers.

Bilicki, J. (March, 2003). Ergonomic assessment of city letter carriers tasks.

Davis, J. (July, 2003). Implementation of a stretching program at Rindl Bakery.

Mortenson, D. (May, 2003). Ergonomic analysis of the mold service department at Kohler Company.

Orlando, N. (May, 2003). Field assessment of an ergonomically-designed hoof knife.