Poster Panel #3
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 17, 2026
10:15 AM – 11:15 AM
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
Impacts of Vagus Nerve Stimulation on Occupational Performance in Stroke Survivors – Kyle Miller, S/OT; Barbara Elleman OTD, OTR/L
Outcomes of transcranial magnetic stimulation in patients with a spinal cord injury: A scoping review – Cathrine Poster, S/OT; Leah S. Dunn, EdD, OTR/L
CLICK HERE TO LEARN ABOUT THE AUTHORS
Cathrine (Cat) Poster, S/OT is a third-year occupational therapy doctoral student at Xavier University. Cat’s research works to encourage occupational therapy in future research relating to transcranial magnetic stimulation in recovery after spinal cord injury. Her passion for this topic was sparked from watching the therapy process firsthand when a family member suffered a spinal cord injury. Cat conducted a scoping review related to targeted outcome measures used in transcranial magnetic stimulation trials and their relationship to occupational therapy practice. Cat is excited to expand her knowledge in this area of practice, as well as her experience in research and dissemination.
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