President's Perspective

In a letter to the Class of 2020, President Milone-Nuzzo says the COVID-19 pandemic and the unrestfollowing the death of George Floyd means the new graduates' leadership in health care is moreimportant than ever in these challenging times.

BSN Students at Boston Hope Profiled

Three of the more than 50 BSN students – the only nursing students at the Boston Hope field hospital setup to treat COVID-19 patients – along with nursing instructor Ruth Lackie, were interviewed May 10 onWCVB-TV NewsCenter 5.

Business As Unusual – The IHP During the Age of COVID-19

"Business As Unusual: The IHP in the Age of COVID-19” is achronicling of stories and essays about how faculty, students,and alumni are handling things during the pandemic. Here arethe stories published in May:

• DNP Alum Leads COVID-19 Preparations at Newton-Wellesley Hospital• Coronavirus-Created Telehealth: IMPACT II Course• Coronavirus-Caused Telepractice: Aphasia Center• OTD Scholarship Day Zooms to Success• OTD Student Drives Into the COVID-19 Pandemic• Nurses Week Message from Jeanette Ives Erickson• IHP Nursing Students - the Only Ones at Boston Hope -Provide Direct Care for COVID-19 Patients• Nursing Students Pivot to Telehealth

• DNP Alumni, Students Lead Spaulding Cambridge COVID-19 Efforts• Assisting COVID-19 Patients at Revere Isolation Hotel• Standing or Sitting, Clients Are Using Tele-Physical Therapy

These showcase just a fraction of the exemplary work by and dedication of the IHP's faculty, students,staff, and alumni during the pandemic. Please contact John Shaw with how you or other IHPers aremaking a difference during this difficult time.

Coronavirus Updates

Please refer to the IHP's Coronavirus Updates page for the latest community-wide announcementsabout what is happening across the school.

CSD Commencement Video

Faculty and staff in the Department of CommunicationSciences and Disorders recognized the Class of 2020with a video.

Video Recognizes Better Hearingand Speech Month

Several SLP students created the videoHearing Loss and How to Prevent It, torecognize Better Hearing and Speech Month inMay. The video discusses several causes andsigns of hearing loss as well as some ways toprevent hearing loss. It also details suggestions

on how to discuss hearing loss with children and how to teach children with hearing loss to advocate forthemselves. Instructor Amanda Worek supervised the project, which included Class of 2020 studentsKrystal Radnor, Madeline Smith, Mika Genatossio, Sarah Kim, and Julia Holzwasser.

The Intersection of ClimateChange and COVID-19

The Center for Climate Change, Climate Justice,and Health and the Alliance of Nurses for HealthyEnvironments co-hosted the webinar "The

Intersection of Climate Change and COVID-19" on May 27. Center Director Dr. Patrice Nicholas andmember Dr. Suellen Breakey explored the relationship between, and the unique health challenges of,climate change and COVID-19.

DEI Update/May Summary

Financial wellness, food insecurity innovations, racial justice, and self-care practices during COVID-19were some of the themes covered by workshops offered virtually by the Office of Diversity, Equity, andInclusion in May. The office engaged experts to lead workshops that enhanced the teaching and learningexperiences of the IHP community on a variety of topics. In May, the office collaborated with: Dr. TahareeA. Jackson, Scientific Workforce Diversity Program Manager at the National Institutes of Health; CocoRosenberg, 2019-2020 Equity and Inclusion Fellow and MEd Candidate, Arts in Education, HarvardGraduate School of Education; Tariana V. Little, DrPH, a public health professional and socialentrepreneur; and Sifu Mai Du, eighth generation of the Wah Lum Tam Tui Northern Praying Mantis KungFu Style, owner and operator of the Wah Lum Kung Fu and Tai Chi Academy in Malden and Quincy.

A Pandemic Video

The SAiL Lab created a movie using lines from children'sbooks to tell the story of their experience with COVID-19 andto thank teachers and parents for their extraordinary efforts.

In photo: Xue Bao (PhD Student), MS-SLP '18

IHP Nurses Recognized in the Globe

Nursing students and alumni were highlighted in the BostonGlobe's 2020 Salute to Nurses section, published on May 10.Story.

SON Celebrated Florence Nightingale's200th Birthday

Faculty, staff, and students recognized FlorenceNightingale's 200th birthday with a virtual birthday partyhosted by the School of Nursing.

How They Did It – The Virtual Pivot

Faculty members Midge Hobbs (IMPACT), AntoniaMakosky (SON), Keshrie Naidoo (PT, in photo), and SofiaVallila-Rohter (CSD) spoke about some of the flexibility,adaptability, and innovative teaching their respectiveprograms did to pivot to virtual education during the COVID-19 pandemic. How We Did It, held May 5 on Zoom, wasmoderated by Lynn Foord (PT).

Innovating During Times of Change:Virtual Telepractice Aphasia Center

Institute launches video series on how it's creativelyresponding to the changing classroom environment. Thefirst video features the Aphasia Center.

Power, Privilege, and Positionality Article Published

Associate Provost Peter S. Cahn, Assistant Dean Mike Boutin, and President Paula Milone-Nuzzo co-authored the article "'Power, Privilege, and Positionality': How a Health Professions School Madeits Commitment Visible to Students," which was featured in Insight into Diversity. The article discussesthe process for and impact of the tri-annual Power, Privilege, and Positionality event held duringorientation.

IHP Scholarship, Research & News

Communication Sciences & Disorders

Curtis, MS-SLP '17, S., Nicholas, M. L.,Pittmann, R., & Zipse, L. (2020). Tap Your HandIf You Feel the Beat: Differential Effects ofTapping in Melodic Intonation Therapy.Aphasiology, 34(5), 580-602.https://doi.org/10.1080/02687038.2019.1621983

Gray, S., Lancaster, H., Alt, M., Hogan, T. P.,Green, S., Levy, R., & Cowan, N. (2020). TheStructure of Word Learning in School-AgeChildren. Journal of Speech, Language, andHearing Research, 63(5), 1446-1466.https://doi.org/10.1044/2020_JSLHR-19-00186

Shulman (PhD Student), J., Conroy, C., Cybulski,A., Smith, K. R., Jervis, K., Johnson, H.,Zurakowski, D., & Sethna, N. F. (2020). DoesIntensive Interdisciplinary Pain Treatment ImprovePediatric Headache-Related Disability? Disabilityand Rehabilitation, 1-8. Advance onlinepublication.

Matthews, OTD '19, A., Fairman, A., & Worek,A. (2020). Outcomes among OT & CSD StudentsAfter Participation in LEGO Club: A Service-Learning Pilot Program. Poster presentation at the2020 AOTA Annual Conference & Expo: VirtualConference Series.

Nursing

Gallagher, R., Olans, R. D., Singleton, S., &Bosanquet, J. (2020). Leading and SupportingAntimicrobial Stewardship. In M. Courtenay & E.Castro-Sanchez (Eds.), Antimicrobial Stewardshipfor Nursing Practice (pp. 120-131). CABI.https://www.cabi.org/bookshop/book/9781789242690/

Rossmassler, S. C. (2020). Maybe I Could SleepHere. Journal of Palliative Medicine, 23(5), 729-730. https://doi.org/10.1089/jpm.2019.0600

Occupational Therapy

https://doi.org/10.1080/09638288.2020.1762125

Zuk, J., Dunstan, J., Norton, E., Yu, X., Ozernov-Palchik, O., Wang, Y., Hogan, T. P., Gabrieli, J. D.E., & Gaab, N. (2020). Multifactorial PathwaysFacilitate Resilience Among Kindergarteners atRisk for Dyslexia: A Longitudinal Behavioral andNeuroimaging Study. Developmental Science,Article e12983. Advance online publication.https://doi.org/10.1111/desc.12983

Perry, PhD '18, B. J., Stipancic (PhD Student),K. L., Martino, R., Plowman, E. K., & Green, J. R.(2020). Biomechanical Biomarkers of TongueImpairment During Swallowing in PersonsDiagnosed with Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis.Dysphagia. Advance online publication.https://doi.org/10.1007/s00455-020-10116-z

Interprofessional Education

Nicholas, M., Jennelle, MS-SLP ’12, L., Connor,L. T., Haynes, C., & Zipse, L. (2020). DoCaregiver Proxy Reports and Congruence ofClient–Proxy Activity Participation Goals Relate toQuality of Life in People with Aphasia?International Journal of Language &Communication Disorders, 55(3), 373-386.https://doi.org/10.1111/1460-6984.12524

Dr. Sue Farrell was senior author of "Introductionof A Longitudinal OSCE for an Aging Patient."Even though the annual meeting of the NationalAmerican Geriatrics Society in May was cancelled,it was awarded Best Paper.

Matthews, OTD '19, A., Fairman, A., Ojeda, OTD'20, A., & Worek, A. (2020). LEGO Toys as aTherapeutic Medium for Multifaceted SkillDevelopment. Presentation at the 2020 AOTAAnnual Conference & Expo: Virtual ConferenceSeries.

Han, Z., Wang, Y., Qi, L., Wang, J., Wong, J.,Chen, J., Luo, X., & Wang, Q. M. (2020).Differential Association of Serum BDNF with Post-Stroke Depression and Post-Stroke Anxiety.Archives of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation.Advance online publication.https://doi.org/10.1016/j.apmr.2020.04.011

Jaegars, L. A., Skinner, OTD ’18, E., Conners, B.,Hayes, C., West-Bruce, S., Vaughn, M. G., Smith,D. L., & Barney, K. F. (2020). Evaluation of theJail-Based Occupational Therapy Transition andIntegration Services Program for CommunityReentry. American Journal of OccupationalTherapy, 74(3), 1-11.https://doi.org/10.5014/ajot.2020.035287

Zylstra, S. E., Erler, K., Nakamura, W., & Kennell,B. (2020). Social Media as Occupation:Implications for Occupational Therapy Practice.Open Journal of Occupational Therapy, 8(2), 1-6.https://doi.org/10.15453/2168-6408.1670

Physical Therapy

Evans, E. A., Cook, N. E., Iverson, G. L.,Townsend, E. L., Duhaime, A.-C., & TRACK-TBIInvestigators. (2020). Assessing Physical Functionand Mobility Following Pediatric Traumatic BrainInjury with the NIH Toolbox Motor Battery: AFeasibility Study. Physical & Occupational Therapyin Pediatrics, 1-18. Advance online publication.https://doi.org/10.1080/01942638.2020.1758985

Yeo, C. J. J., Simeone, S. D., Townsend, E. L.,Zhang, R. Z., & Swoboda, K. J. (2020).Prospective Cohort Study of NuseinersenTreatment in Adults with Spinal Muscular Atrophy.Journal of Neuromuscular Diseases. Advanceonline publication. https://doi.org/10.3233/JND-190453

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On Becoming an OT

As part of a final synthesis professional reasoningcourse, Anna Do, OTD '21, penned a poem on hervision for herself as an OT now that she’s had twoyears of didactic course work.

Guiding, teaching, meetingclients at disruption,

trusting me to help themsee, walk, dance, and

learn to live again.

We often take for grantedthe independence inwashing our faces,holding our spoon,

driving a car,walking in sunshine,

embracing our loved ones...

And in isolation I see the needto move forward with uncertainty.

Hands to heal,Eyes to seek,Feet to find,

A mind to mend,

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Please submit suggestions or comments aboutany issue at the IHP to President Milone-Nuzzo'sonline suggestion box, Institute Input.

Feedback, Tips, Ideas, Etc.

If you have any news, tips, or ideas for theYardarm, please fill out a Communicationsticket, and email Yardarm editor John Shaw withany questions. View past editions.

A heart to feel –

I am being here for you.I am belonging to a profession,

I am becoming an OT.

Virtual Library Support

The Janis P. Bellack Library and Study Commonsmay be closed, but librarians are still available toprovide you with research and assignmentsupport. Send us your questions or book anonline research consultation.

Alumni Award NominationsAccepted Through June 30

Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the deadline tonominate an alum for the Bette Ann Harris ’83Distinguished Alumni Award or the EmergingLeader Alumni Award has been extended to June30. The awards will be presented at the 2020Commencement.

Calendar

6/1: Power, Privilege, and Positionality, 2:00–3:30p.m.6/4: Virtual ABSN Pinning, 7:00 p.m.6/9: LGBTQIA 101, Noon–1:00 p.m.6/16: Inclusive Practice: Application to ClinicalEnvironment, Noon–1:00 p.m.6/18: Pronouns 101, Noon–1:00 p.m.6/23: Baugh Visiting Faculty Scholar Lecture,Noon–1:00 p.m.6/30: Pride Month Keynote Speaker: IntersexJustice, Noon–1:00 p.m.

View more events on the Institute's MasterCalendar.