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Increasing Occupational Engagement In Adults With Anxiety And Depression Through Martial Arts, Alfred Franklin, Keisa Boykin
Increasing Occupational Engagement In Adults With Anxiety And Depression Through Martial Arts, Alfred Franklin, Keisa Boykin
Summer 2024 OTD Capstone Symposium
This poster is for a capstone project that developed a martial arts program for adults with anxiety and depression to increase occupational engagement in these individuals.
Wellness Research & Programming For Bodybuilders, Victoria Castillo, Karen Park, Kersten Laughlin
Wellness Research & Programming For Bodybuilders, Victoria Castillo, Karen Park, Kersten Laughlin
Spring 2024 Virtual OTD Capstone Symposium
This project explores the occupational impact on bodybuilders and wellness & program development for competitive bodybuilders. Phase one focuses on research to understand the occupational impact on bodybuilders during competition. Phase two, which focuses on program development, highlights the alignment to the objectives as they allow for the development of an educational program intended for bodybuilder coaches to help with health prevention and wellness with their bodybuilder clients.
An Evidence-Based Approach For Decreasing Burnout In Health Care Workers, Leonor T. Salalila
An Evidence-Based Approach For Decreasing Burnout In Health Care Workers, Leonor T. Salalila
Student Scholarly Projects
Practice Problem: Health care worker (HCW) burnout is a pervasive phenomenon within the healthcare industry, affecting professionals across various disciplines. Emotional exhaustion is a prominent feature, leading to feelings of being emotionally drained, overwhelmed, and unable to cope effectively with the demands of the job. Additionally, burnout often results in a significant lack of motivation among HCWs, who may struggle to find meaning and purpose in their work, exacerbating feelings of frustration and disillusionment. Consequences extend beyond individual well-being, impacting healthcare organizations with reduced work efficacy, low productivity, increased absenteeism, and high turnover rates. Addressing burnout requires a multifaceted approach, …
The Role Of Occupation Therapy In Homeless Transition-Aged Youth Programs, Cortney Kirby Yap, Susan Macdermott
The Role Of Occupation Therapy In Homeless Transition-Aged Youth Programs, Cortney Kirby Yap, Susan Macdermott
Spring 2022 Virtual OTD Capstone Symposium
The purpose of this project was to evaluate current programming with staff at Urban Street Angels (USA) and explore the role of occupational therapy (OT) with youth experiencing homelessness or are at risk of homelessness in San Diego, California. The project informed the development of proposals aimed to enhance programming and OT services already in place at the USA La Mesa site for the staff and the youth enrolled in services through the USA organization and the Housing Our Youth (HOY) collaborative program.