Poster Panel #2

FRIDAY, OCTOBER 16, 2026

3:10 PM – 4:10 PM

Course Description

This session is designed to move beyond the traditional poster walk and foster a dynamic, interactive dialogue among peers. Each panel brings together 4-6 occupational therapy professionals—including students, practitioners, educators, and researchers—who are exploring complementary topics within our field.

This is not a series of isolated lectures. Instead, our panelists will share the highlights of their work, followed by a facilitated discussion that connects the dots between their diverse projects.

Our moderator will synthesize the presentations to identify common themes, challenges, and breakthroughs. The moderator will guide the panelists and audience participants through a conversation about how the work presented intersects. This is your opportunity to see how different areas of practice connect to solve shared problems or advance the profession.

OOTA’s vision for these panels is to facilitate a rich exchange of ideas. Our goal is for you to leave not just with a summary of specific research, but with a broader understanding of how these studies influence one another and how we, as a collective, can drive the profession forward. We encourage you to listen for the connections between presentations and come ready to participate in the final Q&A. We invite you to bring your questions, insights, and experiences to the floor to continue the conversation.

Posters and Authors

Rehabilitation Interventions to Support Occupational Engagement in Women During the Postpartum Period: A Scoping Review – Addison Wheeler, S/OT

Outcomes of Occupation-Based Pelvic Floor Therapy in Adults with a Uterus: A Scoping Review – Jane Meister, S/OT; Barbara Elleman, OTD, OTR/L

Impact of Pelvic Floor Rehabilitative Therapy on Quality of Life in Women: A Scoping Review – Isabella Martin S/OT

Occupational Therapy’s Impact on Perinatal Mental Health and Functional Outcomes – Ashlyn Coleman, S/OT; Stacey Rosselot, OTD, OTR/L, PHS – C, TIPHP; Rebecca Herr, OTD, OTR/L

CLICK HERE TO LEARN ABOUT THE AUTHORS

Addison Wheeler, S/OT is a third-year occupational therapy doctoral student at Xavier University. Her scholarly interests include rehabilitation interventions that support postpartum women in their occupational engagement and well-being. Her interest in this area developed through conversations with women who described challenges with resuming meaningful occupations and reconnecting with their sense of self after childbirth. These interactions inspired Addison to explore the rehabilitation services currently available during the postpartum period and to advocate for the role of occupational therapy within the postpartum care team. She looks forward to continuing to expand her knowledge in this emerging area of practice and sharing findings from her work. 

Dr. Barbara Elleman is an assistant professor in the Occupational Doctorate Program at Xavier University. Barb has been involved with the OT program as an adjunct professor since 2014 and provided guest lectures for many years prior to that. Barb graduated from East Carolina University in 1992 (B.S in OT) and earned a post professional Masters i(MHS in OT) from the University of Indianapolis in 2002. She completed a post professional doctorate (OTD) at Eastern Kentucky University in 2020 and is currently pursuing a PhD through the University of Kentucky.

Barb began her career working in inpatient rehabilitation with adults and children and has worked with individuals across the lifespan in varied settings including home health, acute care, rehab, skilled nursing and outpatient; however much of her career has involved work with children and infants. Barb’s research interests relate to pedagogy of teaching and learning, intervention to support mothers and infants and children exposed to opioids in utero and supporting student scholarship. In teaching Barb enjoys incorporating flipped classroom, active learning and authentic learning experiences into the courses she teaches. She is thrilled to join the Xavier faculty and excited for the opportunity to mentor students to become competent pediatric practitioners and support student research and scholarship. Outside of work, Barb enjoys playing tennis, hiking and spending time with her husband, her adult and teenage children, grandson and her dog Brutus. Barb can be reached at ellemanb@xavier.edu.

Content Level

Introductory: This level assumes the audience has little or no information regarding the content area.

Intermediate: This level assumes the audience has general familiarity with the literature and professional practice. The focus of the presentation is on increased understanding and application by the participants.

Practice Areas

Children and Youth; Emerging Practice Area; Fieldwork and Academics/Education; Health and Wellness; Rehabilitation