Reporting characteristics of systematic review abstracts published in the proceedings of the SBPqO meeting

Aim: This study aimed to assess the reporting characteristics of systematic review abstracts published in the proceedings of the Sociedade Brasileira de Pesquisa Odontológica (SBPqO) meeting. Methods: We selected abstracts published in the SBPqO meeting proceedings of 2019 and 2020, mentioning that a systematic review was conducted in the title, objective or methods sections. One researcher performed the screening and the data extraction after a pilot test training. The following data were extracted: affiliation of the primary author, dental specialization, the term “systematic review” mentioned in the title, reporting of the objective, reporting of eligibility criteria, reporting of information sources, reporting of the number of included studies and if a meta-analysis was performed. A descriptive analysis of the data was performed with data summarized as frequencies. Results: We included 235 abstracts. A total of 20 studies were from the Universidade de Uberlândia (8.5%), and the main specialization was Restorative and Esthetic Dentistry, with 47 studies (20%). Most of the studies mentioned the term “systematic review” in the title (n=219; 93.2%) and reported the objective (n=231; 98.3%). A great majority of studies did not report the eligibility criteria (n=97; 41.3%) or it was classified as unclear (n=96; 40.8%). The great majority of studies only reported the databases searched (n=103; 43.8%) or databases and date of search (n=74; 31.5%). Most of the studies reported the number of included studies (n=204; 86.8%). Conclusion: Based on this study, the reporting characteristics of systematic review abstracts published in the proceedings of the SBPqO meeting are satisfactory. However, there is room for improvement.

Chess without draws

The prevalence of draws in chess is an increasing concern: in the ICCF’s 2017 ‘MT van Oosteram’ Correspondence event, all 56 games were drawn. This article reports a ‘Mobility Chess’ proposal by ‘Aloril’ which addresses this problem. He prefers to retain his anonymity but should be regarded as the primary author of this paper. He has defined a logical sequence of increasingly subtle and decreasingly rewarded ‘winning’ goals G k . Each position in itself associates with both an immediate achievement A j of goal G j – and an ultimate, best-achievable goal G k , k ⩽ j. Therefore, Aloril has eliminated the draw in Mobility Chess and shown how Chess can reduce the incidence of draws as much as required.

Toward a methodology for evaluating DNA variants in nuclear families

The genetic underpinnings of most pediatric-cancer cases are unknown. Population-based studies use large sample sizes but have accounted for only a small proportion of the estimated heritability of pediatric cancers. Pedigree-based studies are infeasible for most human populations. One alternative is to collect genetic data from a single nuclear family and use inheritance patterns within the family to filter candidate variants. This approach can be applied to common and rare variants, including those that are private to a given family or to an affected individual. We evaluated this approach using genetic data from three nuclear families with 5, 4, and 7 children, respectively. Only one child in each nuclear family had been diagnosed with cancer, and neither parent had been affected. Diagnoses for the affected children were benign low-grade astrocytoma, Wilms tumor (stage 2), and Burkitt’s lymphoma, respectively. We used whole-genome sequencing to profile normal cells from each family member and a linked-read technology for genomic phasing. For initial variant filtering, we used global minor allele frequencies, deleteriousness scores, and functional-impact annotations. Next, we used genetic variation in the unaffected siblings as a guide to filter the remaining variants. As a way to evaluate our ability to detect variant(s) that may be relevant to disease status, the corresponding author blinded the primary author to affected status; the primary author then assigned a risk score to each child. Based on this evidence, the primary author predicted which child had been affected in each family. The primary author’s prediction was correct for the child who had been diagnosed with a Wilms tumor; the child with Burkitt’s lymphoma had the second-highest risk score among the seven children in that family. This study demonstrates a methodology for filtering and evaluating candidate genomic variants and genes within nuclear families that may merit further exploration.

Toward Control Over Time: Participants' Experiences of Attending the Group Intervention Let's Get Organized

Date Presented 04/19/21 The Let's Get Organized (LGO) group intervention is a promising tool for improving time management and organizational skills. The aim of this study was to describe the experiences and meaning of attending the LGO intervention. Participants described a roller-coaster process toward control in daily life where success and setback were mixed. Most participants experienced meaningful and positive changes in daily life, such as getting more things done and increased control and safety. Primary Author and Speaker: Kajsa Lidstroem Holmqvist Additional Authors and Speakers: Amy Abbott, Vanessa Jewell, Julia Shin, and Marion Russell

Impact of Equine-Assisted Activities on Quality of Life and Relational Skills for Older Adults With Dementia: A Mixed-Methodology Research

Date Presented Accepted for AOTA INSPIRE 2021 but unable to be presented due to online event limitations. The purpose of this research was to examine the efficacy of a 9-week equine-assisted program named "Horse in the Moment." Mixed-methodology research was conducted to explore the effectiveness of equine-assisted activities on quality of life (QOL) and relational skills for individuals diagnosed with dementia. Pre and post scores on World Health Organization QOL showed significant difference. Families of the participants also reported improvements in communication and socialization. Primary Author and Speaker: Charmaine Lim Additional Authors and Speakers: Manisha Sheth

Perceptions of Stress, Mindfulness, and Occupational Engagement Among Graduate-Level OT Students

Date Presented Accepted for AOTA INSPIRE 2021 but unable to be presented due to online event limitations. The exploratory mixed-methods study of 490 OT graduate students revealed that high levels of reported stress along with limited coping strategies impacted students’ perceived occupational engagement and quality of life. Students identified mindfulness as an effective coping mechanism; however, its reported use did not appear to alter quality of life. The study supported a link between mindfulness and occupational engagement and has broad implications for the field of OT. Primary Author and Speaker: Patricia A. Henton Additional Authors and Speakers: Acacia Gambrel, Jerome Klah, Catherine Rink, Caroline Targonski, and Sarah Wirtz

Outcomes and Perceptions of Graduates of a Hybrid OT Program

Date Presented Accepted for AOTA INSPIRE 2021 but unable to be presented due to online event limitations. As more educational programs transition to online and hybrid programming, there is a need to explore longer term outcomes of graduates of these programs. This mixed-methods survey study compared characteristics and perceptions of hybrid- and on-campus-pathway graduates from an entry-level OT program. Overall results indicated that both groups of graduates are similar in all areas, suggesting hybrid education is a suitable educational delivery model for OT students. Primary Author and Speaker: Lou Jensen Additional Authors and Speakers: Alie Banning, Morgan Dickerson, and Angelique Roebuck

Spirituality and OT: Where Is Our Spirituality?

Date Presented Accepted for AOTA INSPIRE 2021 but unable to be presented due to online event limitations. This phenomenological study explores the meaning and importance of spirituality and provides insight into the current landscape of spirituality in practice through the perspectives of OT practitioners across diverse settings. Primary Author and Speaker: Loree T. Pham Additional Authors and Speakers: Regina Sarnicola, Christina Villasenor, and Tiffanie Vu

Exploring Inclusion Within OT Education

Date Presented Accepted for AOTA INSPIRE 2021 but unable to be presented due to online event limitations. This mixed-methods study explored the perspectives of current OT students from under-represented groups and OT faculty and staff. Surveys and interviews were used to gather data on OT students' experiences during the OT admissions process within their OT program and OT faculty and staff perspectives on inclusion in their OT program. Results highlight supports and barriers to inclusion and support various efforts to increase representation of students from under-represented groups within OT education. Primary Author and Speaker: Arielle Ramirez Contributing Authors: Anne Kiraly-Alvarez

Exploring Implicit and Explicit Racial Bias in OT Professionals

Date Presented 04/13/21 Racial bias is defined as the negative evaluation of a group and its members relative to another and can exist on explicit and implicit levels. This is an exploratory study to examine the presence of implicit and explicit racial bias among OT professionals across the United States. The results (N = 201) highlight the presence of implicit and explicit racial biases among OT professionals in the United States and the need for further education on racial bias. Primary Author and Speaker: Alaa Abou-Arab Additional Authors and Speakers: Alee Leteria, Kristina Zanayed, and Susanne Higgins