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An Examination Of Hippotherapy As A Tool To Deliver Physical, Occupational, And Speech Therapy, Madison Leidig Oct 2018

An Examination Of Hippotherapy As A Tool To Deliver Physical, Occupational, And Speech Therapy, Madison Leidig

WWU Honors College Senior Projects

This research paper aims to answer the following questions, 1) how is hippotherapy used as a form of speech, physical, and occupation therapy, and 2) is it an effective method of treatment. This will be done by describing each aspect of hippotherapy and how it can be an essential form of rehabilitation. Hippotherapy is broadly defined as the use of a horse’s movement to facilitate physical, occupational, or speech therapy. While hippotherapy is becoming increasingly popular, it is not yet viewed as a mainstream form of therapy. There is still limited research on hippotherapy, and because it is not used …


Pills, Needles, Support: Spiritual Care Can Improve Communication, And Compassion In The Healthcare Industry, Emily Schneider Apr 2018

Pills, Needles, Support: Spiritual Care Can Improve Communication, And Compassion In The Healthcare Industry, Emily Schneider

WWU Honors College Senior Projects

A comprehensive literature review that looks at what spiritual care is, why it is important to healthcare, and how it can be implemented in the health care industry.