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Promoting Engagement Of Male Individuals With Alzheimer’S In A Memory Day Care, Tara Brophy

Entry-Level Occupational Therapy Doctorate - Doctoral Capstone Symposium

Alzheimer’s and related dementias impact an individual's cognitive, psychological, social, and physical functions resulting in impairments within the engagement of activities. Activities offer many therapeutic benefits including improvements in mood, alertness, communication, socialization, sleep, cognitive function, and quality of life. The focus of this quality improvement capstone project was to address the decreased level of engagement in male members within a memory day care center setting through engaging them in male-tailored activities. The project included the development of a website that provided tailored male-oriented activities and educational resources that were shared with the staff to revise their day care activity …

Broadening Access: Digitization And Transcription Of The Waring Inaugural Theses Since 2015, Tabitha Y. Samuel

MUSC Conference Presentations

This presentation provides background to previous digital projects that were developed to provide richer context and to broaden access to the Waring Historical Library Inaugural Theses collection. As the project manager for a 2015 digitization project, which was funded by the National Network of Libraries of Medicine’s Express Digitization Award for the Waring to digitize inaugural theses written on the subject of yellow fever, Samuel discusses the outcome of this project and her development of an online platform to crowdsource the transcription of the theses digitized under the 2015 grant.

Hiding In Plain Sight: Medical Theses, Slavery, And Reparative Archival Practices, Anna Marie Schuldt

MUSC Conference Presentations

Despite the prevalence of the use and abuse of enslaved individuals in the pursuit of medical education at the Medical College of South Carolina during the pre-Civil War era, evidence of the institution's involvement with slavery is scarce in the discoverable archival resources at the Waring Historical Library. The Waring Historical Library Inaugural Theses Project aims to identify and bring these hidden narratives into focus through reparative description work. Key outcomes include enhancing the outdated index, transferring it to a LibGuide format, and improving descriptions, subject headings, and transcripts within catalog records. The project emphasizes how interdisciplinary cooperation between archivists …

Hiding In Plain Sight: Medical Theses, Slavery, And Reparative Archival Practices, Anna Marie Schuldt

MUSC Conference Papers

Despite the prevalence of the use and abuse of enslaved individuals in the pursuit of medical education at the Medical College of South Carolina during the pre-Civil War era, evidence of the institution's involvement with slavery is scarce in the discoverable archival resources at the Waring Historical Library. The Waring Historical Library Inaugural Theses Project aims to identify and bring these hidden narratives into focus through reparative description work. Key outcomes include enhancing the outdated index, transferring it to a LibGuide format, and improving descriptions, subject headings, and transcripts within catalog records. The project emphasizes how interdisciplinary cooperation between archivists …

Increasing Social Inclusion And Engagement Of Exercise For Individuals With Spinal Cord Injuries: A Universal Resource Development For Wellness Facilities, Alexa Hall

Entry-Level Occupational Therapy Doctorate - Doctoral Capstone Symposium

Individuals with spinal cord injuries (SCIs) are 1.5 times more likely to disengage in exercise one-year post-injury despite 80% of these individuals agreeing that exercise is critical to their overall health and quality of life (Baehr. Et al., 2022). A needs assessment was conducted on why the lack of engagement in exercise exists for individuals with SCIs within fitness facilities to identify barriers preventing participation. A quality improvement program called the Spinal Cord Injury Wellness Toolkit was created based off these findings and implemented at the MUSC Wellness Center. 14 individuals with SCIs participated at wellness center; REDCap surveys were …

Increasing Engagement And Awareness Of Wellness For People With Autism Specturm Disorder And Other Intellectual Disabilities With The Piece It Together Program, Alison Walsh

Entry-Level Occupational Therapy Doctorate - Doctoral Capstone Symposium

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Improving Parent And Daycare Staff Confidence In Monitoring Developmental Milestones Through Education Of Pediatric Development, Reagin Hunter

Entry-Level Occupational Therapy Doctorate - Doctoral Capstone Symposium

The most effective approach to identifying developmental delays involves a combination of developmental monitoring by all caregivers involved in the child’s life, ongoing communication among caregivers, and the administration of formal developmental screenings. This quality improvement capstone project focused on enhancing the education and resources available to daycare teachers regarding developmental milestones, recognizing red flags in development, communicating with parents, and determining appropriate next steps if milestones are missed or therapy services are required. A resource binder was created for each daycare classroom alongside a presentation given to educate staff on developmental topics by age. Evaluation of daycare staff perception …

Supporting Preschool Educators Through Developmental Resources To Promote Proper Development For Children Ages 0-5, Erin Adkins

Entry-Level Occupational Therapy Doctorate - Doctoral Capstone Symposium

Educating teachers on development can help build a strong foundation to begin a child’s formal education. The project aim was to provide education on development upon hire to help teachers create a healthy and age-appropriate environment for kids to learn. Onboarding modules and customized educational materials were created for the teachers and families. Teachers reported the material was relevant and appropriate for their classroom.

Developing Educational Resources For Powerfully You, A Self-Regulation Program, Emily Bott

Entry-Level Occupational Therapy Doctorate - Doctoral Capstone Symposium

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Sensory Regulation And Avoidant Restrictive Food Intake Disorder: Education And Resources For Providers, Kylie Bugbee

Entry-Level Occupational Therapy Doctorate - Doctoral Capstone Symposium

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Supporting The Caregiver’S Transition Home After Sci: Resource Development For Roper Rehabilitation’S Family Training Program, Katelyn Feeny

Entry-Level Occupational Therapy Doctorate - Doctoral Capstone Symposium

No abstract provided.

Preschool-Based Environmental Adaptions To Facilitate Developmental Milestones, Jessica Kirk

Entry-Level Occupational Therapy Doctorate - Doctoral Capstone Symposium

No abstract provided.

Addressing Home Health Caregiver Burden: Screening Tool Development For Enhancing Caregiver Health & Well-Being, Morgan Fontenot

Entry-Level Occupational Therapy Doctorate - Doctoral Capstone Symposium

No abstract provided.

Pediatric Sensorineural Hearing Loss: Improving Services For Children At-Risk For Future Developmental Delays, Sophie Sherman

Entry-Level Occupational Therapy Doctorate - Doctoral Capstone Symposium

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Life-Skills And Transition Training In Special Education: Evidence-Based And Stakeholder Driven, Lindsay Busha

Post-Professional Occupational Therapy Doctorate - Innovations in OT Symposium: Transforming Possibilities into Practice

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The Role Of Occupational Therapists In The Joint Commission’S Disease-Specific Care Certification Process: A Continuing Education Course, Addie E. Broom

Post-Professional Occupational Therapy Doctorate - Innovations in OT Symposium: Transforming Possibilities into Practice

Disease-Specific Care Certification (DSCC) from the Joint Commission is designed to evaluate, accredit, and improve healthcare facilities and/or clinical programs seeking certification in a variety of chronic diseases or conditions across the continuum of care. The Joint Commission DSCC process is often driven by nursing specialists and administration. Unfortunately, occupational therapy (OT) practitioners are usually not involved due to a lack of knowledge about the process. Once OTs better understand the DSCC procedures, they can facilitate an efficient, effective, and evidence-based monitored certification program because of their skills in research, collaboration, leadership, and clinical practice. Engaging with a national entity, …

Optimizing Neurologic Recovery In Acute Care: A Focus On Addressing Rehabilitation Needs At The Medical University Of South Carolina, Audrey Hartis

Entry-Level Occupational Therapy Doctorate - Doctoral Capstone Symposium

No abstract provided.

Creating Educational Resources To Increase Access To Wellness, Hannah Lindahl

Entry-Level Occupational Therapy Doctorate - Doctoral Capstone Symposium

No abstract provided.

Enhancing Awareness Of Aquatic-Based Occupational Therapy Services Across The Lifespan, Jaime Stacy

Entry-Level Occupational Therapy Doctorate - Doctoral Capstone Symposium

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Addressing Mental Health Through Community Based Surf Therapy Groups, Shelby Cobb

Entry-Level Occupational Therapy Doctorate - Doctoral Capstone Symposium

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Increasing Occupational Therapy Student Confidence With Cultural Humility In Clinical Practice Through Meaningful Resources, Emily Meiring Donovan

Entry-Level Occupational Therapy Doctorate - Doctoral Capstone Symposium

No abstract provided.

Resiliency Strategies For Brightly Burning Librarians, Christine Andresen, Irene Lubker

MUSC Conference Presentations

Purpose: Librarianship is a helping profession which means caring is one of our superpowers, yet also makes us more likely to cross our own boundaries in our efforts to support our users, leaving us vulnerable to burnout. Our best intentions, fears of missing out, and need to prove our value often drive us to the limits of our abilities to sustain the levels of service we provide. This presentation will prepare librarians with strategies to promote overall well-being and foster resiliency.

Description: Health sciences librarians often happily agree to new, exciting opportunities, only to find that our best intentions end …

Librarian Advocates For Open Educational Resources (Oer) As A Catalyst For Innovation In Health Sciences Education, Christine Andresen

MUSC Conference Presentations

Purpose: Data shows that at least 81% of medical students and 75% of health professional doctoral students graduate and enter the profession with student loans. Access to textbooks and ancillary instructional materials is essential, yet data shows that textbook prices have increased over 1000% between 1977-2015, exacerbating the systematic barriers to student access, affordability, and success in higher education. Open Educational Resources (OER) can reduce student textbook costs while also giving faculty the flexibility to adapt course materials to meet specific course needs. Librarians have experience leveraging subscription resources to reduce student costs and are well positioned to promote the …

Let’S Make A Deal: Gamification Of Literature Searching, Rachel Whitney

MUSC Conference Presentations

Background: In the Doctor of Pharmacy program at our institution, first-year pharmacy students (P1s) are introduced to literature searching during the Introduction to Drug Information course. The liaison librarian embedded into this course found that students were struggling with feeling confident in their literature searching skills despite participating in active-learning activities. An area of opportunity was identified through the course evaluation feedback that students wanted more fun and engaging ways to practice literature searching. This paper will discuss one librarian’s experience with gamification, and provide two examples of gamified literature searching instruction sessions.

Description: Introduction to Drug Information is set …

Assessment Of Caregiver Burdens: A Screening Tool Development For The Improvement Of Caregiver Health, John M. White

Post-Professional Occupational Therapy Doctorate - Innovations in OT Symposium: Transforming Possibilities into Practice

No abstract provided.

Student Engagement Interest Group: Preparing Students For The Library And Health Information Workforce, Heather Holmes, Samantha Nunn

MUSC Conference Presentations

BACKGROUND

The purpose of the Network of the National Library of Medicine’s (NNLM) Student Engagement Interest Group (SEIG) is to advance the mission of NNLM by sharing participating regional offices and center's (ROCs) student engagement-related activities and prioritizing those appropriate for national coordination. Additionally, the SEIG prioritizes students, high school age and older, from traditionally marginalized communities and those underrepresented in biomedical research when conducting student engagement activities.

Since the creation of the SEIG, the group has explored how NNLM can support students in acquiring experience in a professional setting, gaining access to mentors who can guide them in preparation …

Mental Health Education For Acute Cardiac Patients, Allison Blackburn

Post-Professional Occupational Therapy Doctorate - Innovations in OT Symposium: Transforming Possibilities into Practice

No abstract provided.

The Effectiveness Of Using A Community-Based Yoga Program To Increase Feelings Of Inclusion In Adults With Intellectual Disabilities, Cynthia Schmidt

Post-Professional Occupational Therapy Doctorate - Innovations in OT Symposium: Transforming Possibilities into Practice

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Using The Kawa Model To Improve Teachers’ Social-Emotional Health, Amy Crosby

Post-Professional Occupational Therapy Doctorate - Innovations in OT Symposium: Transforming Possibilities into Practice

No abstract provided.

Community Support Post-Hospitalization: A Practitioner Resource, Della Dupre

Post-Professional Occupational Therapy Doctorate - Innovations in OT Symposium: Transforming Possibilities into Practice

No abstract provided.