Poster Session #2

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 17, 2026

2:15 PM – 3:15 PM

Course Description

Join us for Poster Session #2 at the 2026 OOTA Annual Conference, where presenters will showcase evidence-informed projects, emerging research, and innovative practice models aligned with this year’s theme, Pivot Points: Amplify, Adapt, Advance.

This session offers a unique opportunity to engage with colleagues in an interactive setting, exploring a diverse range of topics—from clinical insights and community partnerships to curriculum innovations and advocacy efforts. Presenters will be available to discuss their work, answer questions, and share practical strategies that can be applied across practice settings.

Posters and Authors

Orthotic Use to Support Functional Outcomes in Children with Hand Burn Injuries: A Scoping Review – Emily Keyes, S/OT, Barbara Elleman OTD, OTR/L, C/NDT, CNS

Optimizing OT as a functional support service across the cancer-care continuum – Miranda Walker, S/OT, Nicole Stotz, PhD, OTR/L

Understanding First-Generation College Students’ Motivation to Apply to Graduate School – Ali Williams, EdD, OTD, OTR/L

A Person-Environment-Occupation Approach to Addressing the Health Literacy Needs of Parents and Caregivers in Tummy Time Education – Madison Friar, S/OT, Lindsay Schweller, OTD, OTR/L, Alyssa Stoy, S/OT, Alexia E. Metz, PhD, OTR/L

Interventions Addressing Occupational Participation for Individuals with Tactile Sensory Loss: A Scoping Review – Katelyn Hummel, S/OT, Barbara Elleman OTD, OTR/L, C/NDT, CNS

OT-Designed Campus Outreach to Reduce Mental Health Access Gaps for College Students – Emily Borchers, OTD, OTR/L, Monica L. Robinson, PP-OTD, OT/L, BCMH, FAOTA, FNAP

CLICK HERE TO LEARN ABOUT THE AUTHORS

Emily Borchers, OTD, OTR/L, is an occupational therapist at The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center with clinical experience spanning adult acute care, pediatric behavioral health, trauma‑informed practice, and campus-based mental wellness initiatives. She earned her clinical doctorate in occupational therapy from The Ohio State University, where her capstone focused on expanding access to mental health and wellness supports for undergraduate students through outreach in Student Life Disability Services.

Emily currently practices at Ohio State Harding Hospital, providing trauma‑informed occupational therapy within adult acute psychiatric care. She remains committed to bridging clinical mental health services with campus‑based supports to improve access, participation, and wellbeing for undergraduate students.

She is passionate about advancing accessible, client-centered care and advocating for the role of occupational therapy in both clinical and non‑clinical settings.

Monica L. Robinson, PP-OTD, OT/L, BCMH, FAOTA, FNAP is a nationally recognized educator and occupational therapist with over 30 years of experience across diverse care settings. Her work has spanned acute care, inpatient rehabilitation, outpatient services, psychiatric and residential mental health, skilled nursing facilities, and community-based primary care.

Her credentials reflect both her depth of knowledge and her national impact. She holds a Clinical Doctorate in Occupational Therapy and an MS in Advanced Practice Occupational Therapy, and she is board certified in Mental Health by the American Occupational Therapy Association, a distinction earned by fewer than one percent of occupational therapists.

At the core of Dr. Robinson’s work is a passion for improving how students learn. Her teaching and scholarship focus on the scholarship of teaching and learning (SoTL), metacognition, interprofessional education, and creating a sense of belonging in the classroom.

She has taught more than 100 courses across occupational therapy, health sciences, and graduate education. Bringing innovative, evidence-based teaching strategies into every learning experience. Her approach emphasizes active learning, real-world application, and critical thinking, ensuring students are prepared not just to succeed academically, but to lead in complex health care environments.

Supporting Digital. Participation for Transitional-Aged Youth with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities: A Scoping Review – Bridget Mulica, S/OT, Barbara Elleman OTD, OTR/L, C/NDT, CNS

Professionalism in Practice: Developing a Course to Support Student Success in Fieldwork – Kali Scott, S/OT

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

Aging in Place/Geriatrics; Children and Youth; Community-based Practice; Emerging Practice Area; Fieldwork and Academics/Education; Health and Wellness; Home Health/Telehealth; Mental Health; Professional Issues; Rehabilitation