Each year, research awards are presented during the ASHT Annual Meeting. The judging, selection process and method by which the papers and posters are rated are determined by a special committee formed from the Research Division Scientific Review and Mentorship Board. Members of this committee may not author a paper being considered for an award. Awards include the following research-specific accolades:
Best Scientific Paper Award
This award recognizes the best research paper presented at the ASHT Annual Meeting.
Best Scientific Poster Award
This award recognizes the best scientific and/or clinical poster presented at the ASHT Annual Meeting.
First-Time Researcher Award
This award recognizes a first-time researcher's contribution to evidence that supports the hand therapy profession.
Journal of Hand Therapy First-Time Writer's Award
This award recognizes a first-time writer's contribution to evidence that supports the hand therapy profession.
2022 ASHT Annual Meeting
Best Scientific Paper Award
Purpose: This award recognizes the best research paper presented at the ASHT Annual Meeting.
Process: The judging, selection process and method by which the papers are rated are determined at the Annual Meeting by a special committee formed by the Research Division Scientific and Clinical Papers Review Committee. It is presented at the ASHT Annual Meeting. Members of this committee may not author a paper or poster that is being considered for an award.
"A cognitive interviewing study to validate the content of a patient reported outcome measure for children with upper extremity"
Jenny Dorich, PhD, MBA, OTR/L, CHT
Best Scientific Poster Award
Purpose: This award recognizes the best scientific and/or clinical poster presented at the ASHT Annual Meeting.
Process: The judging, selection process and method by which the posters are rated are determined at the Annual Meeting by a special committee formed by the Research Division Scientific and Clinical Papers Review Committee. It is presented at the ASHT Annual Meeting. Members of this committee may not author a paper or poster that is being considered for an award.
"Well-being among individuals with upper limb amputation is strongly correlated with bimanual upper limb function, activity and participation levels, prosthetic satisfaction and lower rates of pain interference"
Amy Todd, MS, OTR/L, CHT
First-Time Researcher Award
Purpose: The award recognizes the first-time researcher's contribution to evidence that supports the hand therapy profession.
Process: The judging, selection process and method by which the first-time researchers are rated are determined at the Annual Meeting by a special committee formed by the Research Division Scientific and Clinical Papers Review Committee. It is presented at the ASHT Annual Meeting. Members of this committee may not author a paper or poster that is being considered for an award.
"Musculoskeletal ultrasonography to support upper extremity rehabilitation: a scoping review"
Katherine Loomis, MA, OTR/L, CHT
Journal of Hand Therapy First-Time Writer's Award
Purpose: The award recognizes the first-time writer's contribution to evidence that supports the hand therapy profession.
Process: The judging, selection process and method by which the first-time writers are rated are determined by the Journal of Hand Therapy. It is presented at the ASHT Annual Meeting.
"The Relationship Between Muscle Activation and Handwriting Quality with Non-Native Grip Styles"
Kristen Farris, BS
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