OTICON’ 2023

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The 60 Annual National Conference of the AIOTA, Chennai
Organized by
Saveetha College Of Occupational Therapy

Date: 3rd, 4th & 5th February 2023

The Schedule of Scientific Program

Day 1 Friday: 03/02/2023
Venue/Time Main Auditorium
08:00 am to 9:00 am REGISTRATION AND BREAKFAST
9:00 am to 10:30 am INAUGURATION OF OTICON’ 2023
10:30 am to 1:30 pm PRE-CONFERENCE COTE
“Sports Science: Occupational Therapy Perspective”
10:30-10:40: Introduction by Dr. Jyothika Bijlani, Dean (ACOT)
10:40-10:45: Welcome by Hon’ble Dr. Anil K. Srivastava, President (AIOTA) &
Executive Chairman (ACOT)
10:45-11:45: Dr. Indu Tandon [M.O.th. (ortho), CLT (USA), Nutrition and Weight
Management (ACSM), Director at Dr. Indu Tandon’s Rehabilitation Centre, Andheri
(W), Mumbai, India
11:45-12:45: Dr. Ajay Chavan [BOTh, MSc Exercise and Sports Science
Sports Biomechanist, National Centre for Sports Science and Research, Sports
Authority of India, New Delhi, India]
12:45-1:30: Panel Discussion

Vote of Thanks: Dr. Amitabh K. Dwivedi,

Scientific Chairperson & AIOTA EC Member
1:30 pm to 2:30 pm LUNCH
2:30 pm to 3:00 pm SCIENTIFIC SESSION I:
M. M. SANGOI AWARD FOR BEST SCIENTIFIC PAPER ON EGRONOMICS,
ENVIRONMENT & ACCESS
“Empowering the Underprivileged”

Chairs: Dr. Shashi Oberoi (Navi Mumbai), Dr. Satish Maslekar (Aurangabad)
• Dr. Arfa Menezes (Goa)
Ergonomic Evaluation of Cleaners Working in Goa Medical College and
Hospital, Bambolim-Goa
• Dr. R. Blessing Jonathan (Chennai)
Effect Of Ergonomic Intervention in Mechanical Neck Pain for Office Workers
 • Dr. Vijay Batra (Delhi)
Implication On Smart Phone Use on Functional Neck Mobility in Patients with
Cervical Spondylosis
3:00 pm to 3:30 pm KEYNOTE ADDRESS
Dr. Kinsuk Maitra (USA)
“Securing the Occupational Therapy Profession through Inter- and Multi-disciplinary
Research, Practice, and Leadership”
3:30 pm to 4:00 pm GUEST LECTURE
Dr. Helen Ribchester (UK)
“Interprofessional Education: The key to successful Inter Disciplinary
Practice?”
4:00 pm to 5:00 pm SCIENTIFIC SESSION II:
KAMALA V. NIMBKAR AWARD FOR BEST SCIENTIFIC PAPER
“Occupational Therapy: Key for a Contemporary Life”

Chairs: Dr. Odette Gomes (Mumbai), Dr. Vijay Batra (Delhi)

• Dr. Bandana Senapati (Puducherry)
Role Of Occupational Therapy Intervention to Explore and Enhance
Breastfeeding Self-Efficacy Among Mothers of Sick Babies
• Dr. Chetan Ladu Gaude (Goa)
Comparison Of Active Learning and Passive Learning in Occupational
Therapy Education Process: A Pilot Study
• Dr. Raviraj Shetty (Mumbai)
How Are Marginalised Communities Represented in Research? A Scoping
Review Of IJOT.
• Dr. Reeva (Goa)
Correlation Between Social Cognition and Social Skills in Multiple Sclerosis:
A Cross-Sectional Pilot Study.
• Dr. Sunisha Naik (Goa)
Understanding The Influence of Indian Culture on Occupational Therapy in
The Indian Context
5:00 pm onwards CULTURAL PROGRAM
7:30 pm onwards WELCOME DINNER
 Day 2 Saturday: 04/02/2023
Venue Main Auditorium
8:00 am to 8:30 am BREAKFAST
8:30 am to 9:30 am SCIENTIFIC SESSION III:
BHARATI KIRTI PATEL YOUTH TALENT AWARD
“Sleep: The Natural Healing Process”

8:30 am - 8:50 am
FACULTY TALK
Dr. Sujata Missal (Coimbatore)
“Kinesiotaping as an Adjunct to Neurorehabilitation”

Chairs: Dr. Sanjeev Padankatti (Vellore), Dr. Neeraj Mishra (Delhi)

• Dr. Calangutkar S (Goa)
SWOT Analysis of Indian OT Private Practitioner: A Qualitative Study
• Dr. Vaishnavi H. Joshi (Mysuru)
Effect Of Occupational Therapy Intervention on Cognitive Function and
Quality of Life in Patients with Obstructive Sleep Apnea Syndrome (OSAS): A
Prospective Analytical Study
• Dr. Latisha Pednekar (Goa)
Study of Effect of Postpartum Anxiety on Performance Areas of Mothers.
9:30 am to 12:30 pm SCIENTIFIC SESSION IV:
ONA DESAI AWARD FOR BEST SCIENTIFIC PAPER IN NEUROSCIENCES
“The New Era of Stroke Rehabilitation”

Chairs: Dr. R. K. Sharma (Gurugram), Dr. Shriharsh Jahagirdar (Mumbai)

• Dr. Mrs. Aasha Ramanathan (Chennai)
Effect Of Sensory Re-education on Dexterity Skills in People with Diabetic
Neuropathy
• Dr. P. Kamal Raj (Chennai)
Effect of Mobile Assisted Cognitive Rehabilitation to improve cognitive skills
among patients with stroke.
• Dr. Shreyal Amin (Gujarat)
A Multidisciplinary Rehabilitation Approach on A Patient with Post Stroke
Dysphagia Single Case Study
• Dr. Sowmiya S (Chennai)
The Effect of Task Oriented Dynamic Observation Therapy (To-Do) On
Performance Levels Among Stroke Patients. A Quasi- Experimental Study
• Dr. Sujata Naik (Goa)
The Investigating the Association Between Gross or Fine Motor Assessments
and Cognitive Impairment in Elderly People: A Cross Sectional Quantitative
Study.
 • Dr. Yashasvi Patel (Gujarat)
Multi-Disciplinary Rehabilitation Approach for Patient with Traumatic Brain
Injury -A Single Case Study.
• Dr. Udaya kumar M (Chennai)
Effect of Tailored Activity Program to improve Cognition and Self-care
Among Dementia people.
• Dr. Ms. Nithya.S (Chennai)
Effect Of Leap Motion Controller Program to Improve Hand Functions Among
Patients with Median Nerve Injury
• Dr. Shanta Pandian (Delhi)
Rehabilitation Of Diverse Motor and Non-Motor Presentations in A Chronic
Stroke Subject with Basilar Artery Thrombosis: A Case Report
• Dr. Maimoona M. R. (Tamil Nadu)
Effect Of Task Oriented Training and Mental Practice in Upper Extremity
Functional Performance in Sub-Acute Stroke
12:30 pm to 1:55 pm SCIENTIFIC SESSION V:
AIOTA AWARD FOR BEST SCIENTIFIC PAPER IN PEDIATRICS
“Exploring Techniques to Improve Academic Skills”

12:30 pm – 12:50 pm
FACULTY TALK
Dr. Ravi Kumar (Bangalore)
“BIRDS EYE VIEW of Paediatric Neurology for Occupational Therapist”

Chairs: Dr. Shailaja Jayawant (Mumbai), Dr. Lalit Narayan (Delhi)

• Dr. Achu Geboy (Chennai)
The Effect of Sensory Activity Schedule (SAS) On Academic Performance of
Students with Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD) In Inclusive Schools.
• Dr. Maria Shirley H (Chennai)
Effect Of Kinesthetic – Based Perceptual Integrative Games on Visual
Perception and Academic Performance in Children with Autism Spectrum
Disorder.
• Dr. Joseph Bose H. H. (Kerela)
Behavioural Intervention for The Treatment of Children with Dysphagia- A
Review of Literature.
• Dr. Malavika.S (Chennai)
Effect Of Modified Weighted Vest in Reducing Sensory Processing Disorder
and Self -Injurious Behaviour Among Kids with Autism Spectrum Disorder
• Dr. M.S. Sre Ridanya (Namakkal)
Prevalence Of Oppositional Defiant Disorder - A Futuristic Challenge in
Occupational Therapy
• Dr. Sahana Ramesh (Chennai)
Effect Of Graphomotor Training on Handwriting in Children with Dysgraphia
• Dr. Sarath V (Tamil Nadu)
Framing Occupational Therapy Intervention for Dyscalculia.
1:50 pm to 2:30 pm LUNCH
2:30 pm to 3:30 pm SCIENTIFIC SESSION VI:
VIJAY SUPLE AWARD FOR BEST SCIENTIFIC PAPER IN MENTAL
HEALTH
“Caring for Caregivers”

Chairs: Dr. Deepa Sundareswaran (Chennai), Dr. Renu Chitra (Chennai)

• Dr. Narendra Paul (Himachal Pradesh)
Understanding Mental Health Context, Needs and Coping Mechanisms of
Primary Caregivers of Persons with Disabilities (PwDs) in Rural Areas of
District Kangra, Himachal Pradesh: A Qualitative Descriptive Study.
• Dr. Nikita Donna Colimao (Goa)
Body Image Perception and How It Affects the Occupational Performance in
Adolescents to Young Adults.
• Dr. Raviraj Shetty (Mumbai)
Taming The Worry Monster: Partnering with children to develop occupational
therapy practices for paediatric mental health.
• Dr. Mrs. Shalini Quadros (Manipal)
Sensory Modulation and Occupational Participation in clients with
Schizophrenia: A Scoping Review
• Dr. A. Jasmine Jessy (Chennai)
Effect of cognitive-behavioral therapy on emotional symptoms of premenstrual
syndrome.
• Dr. Ms. Rupambika Sahoo (Manipal)
Understanding Primigravida Mothers’ Experiences of Caring for Their Preterm
Infant: An Exploratory Study
3:30 pm to 6:00 pm GB MEETING
6:00 pm to 8:00 pm COMPETITIVE CULTURAL EVENING
Yaazh: The Cultural Event
8:00 pm onwards BANQUET
 Day 3 Sunday: 05/02/2023
Venue/ Time Main Auditorium
8:00 am to 8:30 am BREAKFAST
8:30 am to 10:15 am SCIENTIFIC SESSION VII:
VIJAY SUPLE AWARD FOR BEST SCIENTIFIC PAPER IN MENTAL
HEALTH
“Overcoming Alcoholism”

8:30 am - 8:50 am
FACULTY TALK
Dr. Deepa Sundareswaran (Chennai)
“Diversified Approaches to Occupational Therapy in Mental Health”

Chairs: Dr. (Mrs.) Zarine D. Ferzandi (Mumbai), Dr. Pratibha Vaidya

(Mumbai)
• Dr. Emy Preskilla. R (Chennai)
Effect of MOHO in developing pre – vocational skills and improving the
quality of life among persons with Alcoholic Addiction.
• Dr. Geetha Surendraj (Chennai)
To evaluate the effectiveness of Mental Aerobic (MA) training in improving
Occupational performance in older adults with depression.
• Dr. Ms. C. Lakshmi (Chennai)
Effect of Rhythmic Movement groups on cognition for patients with
depression and its impact on functional performance.
• Dr. Sanyukta Mahambrey (Goa)
My psychiatric illness and my return-towork (RTW) potential! Patient’s
potential as perceived by patients with common mental disorder (CMD) and
their primary caregiver: A Qualitative Pilot study.
• Dr. Vinith Dani Jose. J. P (Kerala)
Effectiveness of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy Intervention in the Reduction
of Depression Among Diabetic Adults.
• Dr. Meshach Gladson. J (Chennai)
Effect of reminiscence therapy on reducing depression and improving self care
skills among geriatric population.
• Dr. Hiral N Sakaria (Mumbai)
Need For Stress Management Amongst Parents of Children with
Developmental Disabilities - A Cross Sectional Survey
10:15 am to 11:40 am SCIENTIFIC SESSION VIII:
AIOTA AWARD FOR BEST SCIENTIFIC PAPER IN PEDIATRICS
“Infant Care: A multidisciplinary approach”

Chairs: Dr. Jyothika Bijlani (Mumbai), Dr. Anurupa Senapati (Orissa)

• Dr. Shanice Noronha (Manipal)
Strategies To Facilitate Parent-Infant Interaction in Neonatal Intensive Care
Unit for Preterm Infants: A Scoping Review
• Dr. Jeya Shibila Anbumani (Chennai)
Responsive Feeding Therapy: An Interdisciplinary Approach for The
Management of Food Neophobia Along with Sensory Issues: A Case Study
• Dr. Shreyal Amin (Gujarat)
Effectiveness Of a Multidisciplinary Approach on Autism Spectrum Disorder -
Single Case Study
• Dr. Shubhangi Bankar (Mumbai)
Prevalence Of Sensory Processing Disorders In 0-6 Month Old Infants
Receiving Early Intervention Services
• Dr. Sudha
Prevalence Of Visual Motor Skill Performance Among School Children in An
Urban Care Setting
• Dr. Utkarsh Magle (USA)
Early Education Teacher's Perspective on Students in Affluent Families/Low-
Income Families/Drug Abuse Parents and The Gap for Them & Role Of OT:
Interview and Collaborative Approach for Early Education in Kids
• Dr. Ms. K. Vishali Karthick (Chennai)
Effect Of Traditional Games to Reduce Sensory Processing Issue and Its
Impact on Social Skills in Children's with Autism Spectrum Disorder.
11:40 am to 12:00 pm GUEST LECTURE
Dr. Shovan Saha (Manipal)
“Changing Lives of Children with Cerebral Palsy: Stories from Manipal”
12:00 pm to 1:00 pm NATIONAL QUIZ COMPETITION FOR DELEGATES & STUDENT
DELEGATES OTICON 23
“AIOTA: you know me well?”
1:00 pm to 2:00 pm LUNCH
2:00 pm to 3:15 pm COMPETITIVE STREET PLAY
3:30 pm Onwards VALEDICTORY FUNCTION
• Welcome: Dr. Surendra Kumar Meena, Hon’ble Vice-President, AIOTA
• Felicitation of Team AIOTA: Dr. Joseph Sunny, Honorary Secretary
AIOTA
• Announcement of Awards: Dr. Amitabh Kishor Dwivedi, Chairman
Scientific Program Committee, OTICON’2023
• Felicitation of Organizing Team: Dr. Arun Kumar Malayappan, Organizing
Secretary, OTICON’2023
• Vote of Thanks: Dr. Arun Kumar Malayappan, Organizing Secretary,
OTICON’2023

National Anthem