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Howland, Katey

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https://www.husson.edu/directory/katey_howland
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2014 - current
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Assistant Professor, School of Occupational Therapy
Doctoral Capstone Coordinator, School of Occupational Therapy
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EdD, 2021, University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences
M.S. Occupational Therapy, 2001, University of New England

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    EVIDENCE-BASED PRACTICE IN SCHOOL-BASED OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY-GUIDELINES FOR PRACTICE.
    (2025-04-17) Bylund, Naomi; Gerritsen, Amy; Lee, Hannah; Warren, Hannah; Howland, Katey
    This project was created in response to the Maine Department of Education’s request for an exploration of the literature surrounding evidence-based practices in school-based occupational therapy. A review of the literature is the first step in developing guidelines for occupational therapists in Maine. As education models evolve, there is a growing need for structured, evidence-informed approaches to service delivery. The authors analyzed the literature using a level of evidence framework in order to provide a comprehensive overview of best practices. Levels of evidence are assigned to studies based on the research design, quality of the study, and applicability for clinical practice (Hissong et.al, 2015). To conduct the examination of literature, the authors (with the guidance of stakeholders) identified and categorized five key components in school-based practice; Response to Intervention (RTI), Universal Design for Learning (UDL), workload versus caseload models, push-in/pull-out service delivery, and interprofessional collaboration. Studies in each area were examined, rated, and a summary provided. In addition, the authors created a literature table with embedded resources offering practitioners in the state of Maine an easy to read guide to understand the evidence surrounding each component of service delivery. The findings emphasize an importance for integrating occupational therapy interventions within general education to enhance accessibility and effectiveness. In collaboration with the Maine Department of Education, this project aims to provide valuable resources and guidelines to assist in promoting evidence-based models of occupational therapy service delivery in schools. The authors of this project will be presenting their findings and project to the Maine Department of Education and occupational therapy practitioners in the state of Maine. Hissong, A., Lape, J., Bailey, D. (2015) Bailey’s Research for the Health Professional (3rd ed). F.A Davis Company
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    EVIDENCE-BASED OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY SOLUTIONS FOR SYMPTOM MANAGEMENT IN PEDIATRIC ONCOLOGY
    (2026-04-16) Anthony, Mary; Donovan, Stephanie; Roberts, Hayley; Howland, Katey
    This project explored the literature surrounding interventions in occupational therapy that combat common symptoms experienced in pediatric oncology clients. A review of the literature is the first step in understanding evidence-based practice for occupational therapists working with pediatric oncology clients. The incidence of pediatric oncology has grown to approximately 15,000 children diagnosed with cancer annually in the U.S. (Ricci et al, 2024). The highest incidence rates are found in leukemias, brain tumors, and lymphomas (Siegal et al, 2018). Prevalence is notably higher among non-Hispanic White children, and residents of the Northeast (Price et al, 2025). Survival outcomes have improved significantly since the mid-1970s, with recent data showing five-year survival rates between 83.2% and 87.8% across pediatric age groups (Price et al, 2025). Improved survival rates lead to concurrent and post-cancer symptoms which often go underrecognized, impacting quality of life prompting the need for evidence-based interventions (Price et al, 2025). To further understand the evidence in occupational therapy surrounding treatment of symptoms, the authors analyzed the literature using a level of evidence framework. Levels of evidence are assigned to studies based on the research design, quality of the study, and applicability for clinical practice (Hissong et.al, 2015). A review of the literature narrowed symptoms commonly treated in occupational therapy to; fatigue, emotional regulation and responses, cognition, neurosensory, neuromotor and pain. Using reliable databases to further examine evidence-based interventions, the researchers examined and summarized best practices. After the literature was analyzed, the authors created an easy to read guide in understanding the evidence surrounding the effectiveness of occupational therapy treatment for each symptom. The findings emphasize an importance for integrating evidence-based occupational therapy interventions within a variety of treatment contexts for pediatric oncology clients.