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Role Of Occupational Therapy In The Nicu And Post-Nicu Settings, Katlyn M. Schochenmaier
Role Of Occupational Therapy In The Nicu And Post-Nicu Settings, Katlyn M. Schochenmaier
Occupational Therapy Capstone Presentations
The purpose of this capstone experience was to gain advanced clinical experience and explore occupational therapy’s role in the NICU and post-NICU settings. Further focus of this capstone was on the feeding concerns and sensory development of infants following a NICU stay. This capstone project was completed at a Level IV NICU and an outpatient speech and occupational therapy clinic in a midwestern city. Theoretical models of Ayres’ Sensory Integration, Neonatal Integrative Developmental Care Model, and Biopsychosocial Model of Pediatric Feeding were used to develop and implement this capstone experience. A two-day continuing education course was completed prior to the …