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Adaptive Outdoor Recreation To Promote Health And Well-Being For Adults With Disabilities, Brittany Earle
Adaptive Outdoor Recreation To Promote Health And Well-Being For Adults With Disabilities, Brittany Earle
Occupational Therapy Doctoral Student Capstone Posters
Individuals with physical disabilities are disproportionately excluded from leisure pursuits including outdoor recreation due to various barriers. In collaboration with Cleveland Metroparks, I created a program designed for adults with disabilities to enhance health and well-being through participation in outdoor recreation as well as increase awareness of opportunities available. The Adaptive Outdoor Recreation Program is intended to be implemented in spring 2025.
Addressing Burnout Among Caregivers Of People With Spinal Cord Injury, Rachael Vance
Addressing Burnout Among Caregivers Of People With Spinal Cord Injury, Rachael Vance
Occupational Therapy Doctoral Student Capstone Posters
This capstone, completed at Louis Stokes Cleveland Veterans Affairs Medical Center, involved the implementation of a 6-week occupational therapy program to address the mental health needs of veterans with spinal cord injury. As part of this program, a needs assessment was conducted to explore the mental health needs of their caregivers. Findings of the program and needs assessment were presented to an interdisciplinary team.
Promoting Positive Maternal Mental Health: Co-Occupational Education, Engagement, And Empowerment In The Perinatal Period, Elyse Mueller
Promoting Positive Maternal Mental Health: Co-Occupational Education, Engagement, And Empowerment In The Perinatal Period, Elyse Mueller
Occupational Therapy Doctoral Student Capstone Posters
This capstone, which took place at University Hospital’s Neonatal Intensive Care Unit, focused on enhancing maternal well-being and the maternal/infant dyad. This was promoted and advocated for through telehealth sessions for perinatal individuals and by increasing the awareness and practice of impactful co-occupations within the hospital’s NICU.
The Positive Impact Of Occupational Therapy Working With Foster Youth On Campus; Leading By Example, Nautica Bell
The Positive Impact Of Occupational Therapy Working With Foster Youth On Campus; Leading By Example, Nautica Bell
Occupational Therapy Doctoral Student Capstone Posters
Aged-out foster youth are under-serviced requiring support in the transition to adulthood. This capstone focused on the development of a guidebook and education on mental health, sensory needs, and life skills for foster youth. The resources showed a positive impact on students– demonstrating the value of occupational therapy.
Occupational Therapy's Role In The Area Of Eating Disorders And Body Image, Tayler Arjune
Occupational Therapy's Role In The Area Of Eating Disorders And Body Image, Tayler Arjune
Occupational Therapy Doctoral Student Capstone Posters
The role of Occupational Therapy with the eating disorder and body image population is not widely addressed. This capstone, worked alongside TripleAWellness, to advocate for occupational therapy services within the population of body image and eating disorders by educating clients and staff on occupational engagement and enhancing occupational performance.
Occupation-Based Wellness Within The Veteran Population, Jennie Burdette
Occupation-Based Wellness Within The Veteran Population, Jennie Burdette
Occupational Therapy Doctoral Student Capstone Posters
Transitioning from military to civilian life often leaves veterans with long-lasting difficulties which includes physical and mental health challenges that affect different aspects of daily functioning. This capstone, at Baldwin Wallace University’s Student Veteran Center, provided occupation-based education and resources to promote mental health and overall well-being of student veterans.
Modification Of The Comfortable Cafeteria Program To Foster The Inclusion Of Students With Disabilities, Abigail Barnette
Modification Of The Comfortable Cafeteria Program To Foster The Inclusion Of Students With Disabilities, Abigail Barnette
Occupational Therapy Doctoral Student Capstone Posters
The purpose of this capstone was to design and implement a modified lunch program that fits the distinct needs of students with low-incidence disabilities within Cleveland Metropolitan School District. The final product included modified lesson plans and materials that will guide future implementations.
Occupational Therapy For Adults With Intellectual And Developmental Disabilities, Clarice Aquila
Occupational Therapy For Adults With Intellectual And Developmental Disabilities, Clarice Aquila
Occupational Therapy Doctoral Student Capstone Posters
This capstone was completed at Cleveland State University as a point of outreach to various organizations in Northeast Ohio to determine the gaps in services for adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Occupational therapy services within this population have been promoted to various organizations.
Psychosocial Health Intervention In The Intensive Care Unit (Icu): Occupational Therapy's Role, Rachel Kucharczyk
Psychosocial Health Intervention In The Intensive Care Unit (Icu): Occupational Therapy's Role, Rachel Kucharczyk
Occupational Therapy Doctoral Student Capstone Posters
This capstone adovcated for the importance in addressing psychosocial health for individuals admitted to University Hospitals' Intensive Care Unit(s), specifically from an occupational therapy perspective. This capstone included the creation and implementation of a psychosocial health toolkit containing 50+ resources for therapists to utilize within their practice.
Trauma Recovery On College Campuses, Madison Thomas
Trauma Recovery On College Campuses, Madison Thomas
Occupational Therapy Doctoral Student Capstone Posters
With the support of REBOOT Recovery, this capstone was completed to bridge the gap between college students who have experienced traumatic events and the lack of tier two services available on Cleveland State's Campus. The goal of this capstone was to show the efficacy of REBOOT Recovery's programming as well as show improvements in overall quality of life.