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Mental Health Promotion In Occupational Therapy, Taylor Frazee Apr 2023

Mental Health Promotion In Occupational Therapy, Taylor Frazee

Occupational Therapy Doctoral Student Capstone Posters

The capstone project was completed at Cleveland State University to assist the Occupational Therapy Doctorate Program with the creation of learning experiences for its students so they may effectively advocate and promote the mental health of clients served. It identified barriers in practice, gathered evidence to support the use of mental health promotion in practice, and created resources to enhance students’ abilities to advocate for OT’s scope of practice in mental health.

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Online Stress Management Resources In Higher Education: A Pilot Study, Diana Leonardo Apr 2023

Online Stress Management Resources In Higher Education: A Pilot Study, Diana Leonardo

Occupational Therapy Doctoral Student Capstone Posters

The focus of this capstone was to promote mental health through stress management at Cleveland State University. A Blackboard shell was developed using evidence-based stress management strategies. In collaboration with Cleveland State University, we explored the efficacy of the shell and updated it for future use on campus.

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Improving Children's Mental Health Through Outdoor Recreation, Hannah Presot Apr 2023

Improving Children's Mental Health Through Outdoor Recreation, Hannah Presot

Occupational Therapy Doctoral Student Capstone Posters

This capstone focused on using outdoor recreation to improve mental health in the pediatric population. In partnership with the Center for LifeSkills, a modified curriculum manual and caregiver handouts were developed to enhance the development of positive metal health among the children who participate in the program.

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Life Skills Program For Refugees, Diana Hasan Apr 2023

Life Skills Program For Refugees, Diana Hasan

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p capstone included the development and implementation of a 6-week life skills program fro refugees at U.S. Committee for Refugees and Immigrants. This program provided the refugee population with hands on experience and education of the necessary life skills to adapt and navigate in their new home and community, while improving their quality of life.

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Occupational Therapy’S Role In Using Video Games As An Exercise Modality For Community Dwelling Older Adults, Sara Janosik Apr 2023

Occupational Therapy’S Role In Using Video Games As An Exercise Modality For Community Dwelling Older Adults, Sara Janosik

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Video games for physical rehabilitation have gained popularity in the clinic and community. This capstone project, completed at Cleveland State University, analyzed the physical, environmental, in-game, and real-world requirements for various Nintendo Switch games using therapeutic practice frameworks in order to incorporate them into clinical implications for health promotion and prevention.

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Occupational Therapy In The Criminal Justice System: Assessing Social And Occupational Engagement Within The Correctional Facility Context, Erika Tucker Apr 2023

Occupational Therapy In The Criminal Justice System: Assessing Social And Occupational Engagement Within The Correctional Facility Context, Erika Tucker

Occupational Therapy Doctoral Student Capstone Posters

This capstone consisted of conducting an observational research study at Northeast Reintegration Center utilizing the Assessment tool for Occupation and Social Engagement -- Correctional Facilities to understand how a prison environment supports and/or limits pro-social behaviors and engagement in productive activities among the understudied population of females who are incarcerated.

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Parkinson’S Disease And Occupation Focused Wellbeing, Ashley Adamczewski Apr 2023

Parkinson’S Disease And Occupation Focused Wellbeing, Ashley Adamczewski

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This capstone was completed at InMotion™, a community wellness center that serves individuals with Parkinson's disease. The purpose was to advocate for occupational therapy services in the community as preventative care and educate InMotion™ clients on how occupational therapy can be beneficial to enhance quality of life and overall wellbeing.

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The Need For Occupational Therapy On Campus, Emma Wagner Apr 2023

The Need For Occupational Therapy On Campus, Emma Wagner

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Many college students have difficulty with overall functioning and academic demands. This capstone identified the gaps in student services offered at Cleveland State University through interviews and surveys with administration and students. These gaps were conducted when recommending services to promote occupational balance and academic performance within CSU's student body.

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Improving The Delivery Of Developmental Care In The Nicu: A Focus On Co-Occupational Engagement, Christina Martella Apr 2023

Improving The Delivery Of Developmental Care In The Nicu: A Focus On Co-Occupational Engagement, Christina Martella

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The role of the parent being the primary caregiver is interrupted in the NICU by the advanced care the infant is being provided. These parental role alterations that NICU caregivers experience can negatively impact the parent-infant relationship and ultimately negatively impact overall parental engagement. Even with increased literature showing the need for developmental care through co-occupational engagement with NICU families, it is not systematically integrated into everyday practice. This capstone project aimed to create a systematic way to improve Occupational Therapists’ approach to delivering high quality developmental care through co-occupational parent engagement within the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit.

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The Importance Of A Self-Determination Integrated Transition-To-Work Program For Young Adults With Intellectual And Developmental Disabilities: A Program Development Plan, Carissa Bellino Apr 2023

The Importance Of A Self-Determination Integrated Transition-To-Work Program For Young Adults With Intellectual And Developmental Disabilities: A Program Development Plan, Carissa Bellino

Occupational Therapy Doctoral Student Capstone Posters

This capstone experience was completed at Beyond the Challenge, an adult day program for young adults with Down Syndrome. The goal was advocating for the need to address "soft skills" for successful employment. The final outcomes was the development and implementation of an 8-week program promoting self-determination skills through work-related activities.

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Occupational Therapy's Value In A Campus Support Program For Former Foster Youth, Autumn Blatt Apr 2023

Occupational Therapy's Value In A Campus Support Program For Former Foster Youth, Autumn Blatt

Occupational Therapy Doctoral Student Capstone Posters

This capstone focused on students at Cleveland State University's Pratt Center, which provides support for students with a history in foster care. Capstone activities included implementing workshops focused on important life skills and psychosocial development. The final product was a grant proposal on behalf of the Pratt Center.

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Community Safe Space For Individuals Impacted By The Opioid Epidemic, Lindsay Haywood Apr 2023

Community Safe Space For Individuals Impacted By The Opioid Epidemic, Lindsay Haywood

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This capstone was developed with Project White Butterfly, a non-profit organization, for individuals impacted by a loved one’s substance use. The goal was to create a supportive social gathering that focuses on safety, transparency, peer support, empowerment, and renewal of hope while utilizing a Trauma-Informed Care model.

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Occupational Therapy Within The Senior Community: Low Vision's Influence On Social Participation, Erin Difranco Apr 2023

Occupational Therapy Within The Senior Community: Low Vision's Influence On Social Participation, Erin Difranco

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This capstone focused on the impact of low vision on social participation within the senior community at Ohio Living. Activities were provided to enhance social participation in the facility by educating staff on low vision resources that will make social activities more accessible for residents with low vision.

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Implementing A Health And Nutrition Program In Schools To Promote Healthy Lifestyle Choices, Justine Anderson Apr 2023

Implementing A Health And Nutrition Program In Schools To Promote Healthy Lifestyle Choices, Justine Anderson

Occupational Therapy Doctoral Student Capstone Posters

y program aims to address obesity by educating faculty, children, and parents on proper nutrition and exercise to provide kids with the resources to maintain a healthy lifestyle. Students participated in groups incorporating fun ways to exercise, learning about food groups, creating food crafts with healthy foods, then trying those foods at their leisure. The idea is to expose them to new and/or healthier foods to expand their options for a healthier diet. Resources were also sent home for parents to give them fun activities to do at home that will continue developing their child’s knowledge and expand their palate.

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Sensory Processing Versus Behaviors In Preschool-Aged Students, Megan Brugnone Apr 2023

Sensory Processing Versus Behaviors In Preschool-Aged Students, Megan Brugnone

Occupational Therapy Doctoral Student Capstone Posters

The capstone was completed at Sutter Park Preschool. After careful observation and research, checklists were created to help teachers and OTs identify the differences between sensory preferences and behaviors in students (3-6 years old). Teachers were given information to help them determine when additional supports were needed as well.

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Training Program For First Responders On Autism Spectrum Disorder, Danielle Giles Apr 2023

Training Program For First Responders On Autism Spectrum Disorder, Danielle Giles

Occupational Therapy Doctoral Student Capstone Posters

In collaboration with the Cuyahoga Board of Developmental Disabilities, this capstone expanded and updated the current autism training program for the Cleveland Police Department. The goal of the capstone was to use best research and practice to promote more positive interactions between law enforcement and autistic members of the community.

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Well Mind, Well Life: A Mental Wellness Program For Lgbtq Young Adults, Michelle Casey Apr 2023

Well Mind, Well Life: A Mental Wellness Program For Lgbtq Young Adults, Michelle Casey

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This capstone was in partnership with the LGBT Community Center of Greater Cleveland. It included the development of a peer-led program for queer-identifying young adults to promote mental wellness. Free resources have been provided to the site to enhance mental wellness promotion at the Center.

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The Development Of An Inclusive Post-Secondary Program At Cleveland State University: Doctoral Capstone Project, Riley Chiu Apr 2023

The Development Of An Inclusive Post-Secondary Program At Cleveland State University: Doctoral Capstone Project, Riley Chiu

Occupational Therapy Doctoral Student Capstone Posters

This capstone was focused on the development of an inclusive post-secondary program for students with intellectual disabilities, the Reciprocal Inclusion Student Experience Program at Cleveland State University. Activities included designing courses on career development, independent living, and self-determination for the novel program and communicating with the community to advocate for diversity inclusion..

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Pediatric Occupational Therapy Kits For Cuyahoga County Families, Shiri Akrish Apr 2023

Pediatric Occupational Therapy Kits For Cuyahoga County Families, Shiri Akrish

Occupational Therapy Doctoral Student Capstone Posters

Pediatric occupational therapy kits were provided to families of children ages 3-5 served by Family Connections of Northeast Ohio. Kits were used to accessibly educate families on occupational therapy services. Each kit included a developmental milestone checklist, follow-up resources, and items to encourage cognition, social-emotional, and fine & gross motor skill development.

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Addressing Mental Health For Veterans With Spinal Cord Injury, Colleen Bentler Apr 2023

Addressing Mental Health For Veterans With Spinal Cord Injury, Colleen Bentler

Occupational Therapy Doctoral Student Capstone Posters

This capstone was completed at the Cleveland VA Medical Center and included the development and implementation of a 6-week mental health program for veterans with spinal cord injuries. The program provided veterans with resources and positive coping strategies to improve mental health, while providing therapists with evidence-based interventions to address inpatient veteran well-being. Implications of this project outline the benefits to providing group-based interventions to address mental health concerns and the importance of destigmatizing access to mental health services within the veteran population.

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Trauma-Informed Care Professional Development For K-12 Educators From An Occupational Therapy Perspective, Sarah Farrance Apr 2023

Trauma-Informed Care Professional Development For K-12 Educators From An Occupational Therapy Perspective, Sarah Farrance

Occupational Therapy Doctoral Student Capstone Posters

According to SAMHSA, more than 66% of children report that they have experienced at least one traumatic event by the age of 16. The focus of this capstone project was create a trauma-informed care professional development program to equip K-12 educators in traditional school settings so that they can address trauma in their students appropriately and successfully. This was done through understanding, working with, and implementing the Every Moment Counts mental health promotion initiative with the students at Bridges Learning Center in Akron Public Schools.

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Infant Care Education To Pregnant Women Before The Parental Role Transition, Alyssa Johnson Apr 2023

Infant Care Education To Pregnant Women Before The Parental Role Transition, Alyssa Johnson

Occupational Therapy Doctoral Student Capstone Posters

This capstone focused on the role occupational therapy can play among expectant mothers. The experience was completed at a Cleveland-based community, Zelie's Home, where women receive support as they embrace motherhood. A program manual and informational handouts were distributed with a goal of educating pregnant women on infant care techniques.

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Psychosocial Health Intervention In The Intensive Care Unit (Icu): Occupational Therapy's Role, Rachel Kucharczyk Apr 2023

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.

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Guidance And Support With The Life Transition For Student-Athletes Experiencing Retirement, Alex Usselman Apr 2023

Guidance And Support With The Life Transition For Student-Athletes Experiencing Retirement, Alex Usselman

Occupational Therapy Doctoral Student Capstone Posters

In conjunction with Cleveland State University's Athletic Department, this capstone focused on identifying the concerns with retirement from college athletics. Through observation, an extensive survey, and personal interviews, pertinent concerns were identified that will aid the Athletic Department in fostering a healthy retirement experience for current and future student-athletes

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Trauma Recovery On College Campuses, Madison Thomas Apr 2023

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.

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Occupational Therapy's Role In Infant Feeding & Postpartum Support, Megan Gallagher Apr 2023

Occupational Therapy's Role In Infant Feeding & Postpartum Support, Megan Gallagher

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A smooth transition to parenthood requires education and preparation on what to expect and new roles, responsibilities, and occupations. This capstone, in collaboration with Nurture Columbus, developed educational resources for new parents to help meet their infant feeding goals and facilitate a smooth transition throughout the postpartum period. In addition, education for healthcare professionals on the distinct value of occupational therapy during the perinatal period is included.

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Sexuality And Intimacy Support For Individuals With Idd: A Study Of Ohio County Services, Emmy Baldwin Apr 2023

Sexuality And Intimacy Support For Individuals With Idd: A Study Of Ohio County Services, Emmy Baldwin

Occupational Therapy Doctoral Student Capstone Posters

Individuals with development and intellectual disabilities face barriers to participating in activities related to relationships and sexual well-being. This capstone focused on surveying Ohio county organizations to determine what services are available to support individuals in navigating sexuality and intimacy, culminating in a research paper exploring gaps and opportunities.

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How Can Occupational Therapy Enhance Existing Substance Use Disorder Treatment In Summit County, Ohio?, Mary Barrett Apr 2023

How Can Occupational Therapy Enhance Existing Substance Use Disorder Treatment In Summit County, Ohio?, Mary Barrett

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This capstone project focused on the role of occupational therapy in substance use disorder treatment. While working at Cleveland State University a needs assessment of the services available in Summit County was conducted. The final project was the development of a pilot OT intervention program for agencies to utilize in their treatment services.

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Missed Opportunities To Soothe Distress: Occupational Therapy (Ot) And The End Of Life, Joseph Mastrangelo Apr 2023

Missed Opportunities To Soothe Distress: Occupational Therapy (Ot) And The End Of Life, Joseph Mastrangelo

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Hospice patients are underserved by rehabilitation professionals. This capstone, at the Hospice of the Western Reserve, advocate for occupational therapy services for hospice clients by demonstrating specific skills, identifying critical needs, and educating relevent stakeholders about the potential impact of OT for those at the end of life.

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Inclusive Postsecondary Education For Individuals With Intellectual Disabilities, Allyson Fedor Apr 2023

Inclusive Postsecondary Education For Individuals With Intellectual Disabilities, Allyson Fedor

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This capstone facilitated the development of the RISE Program at Cleveland State University, a certificate program for young adults with intellectual disabilities- including academic coursework, opportunities for employment, independent living, social participation, and self-determination. Activities focused on the peer mentorship program and supports for student wellness, residence life, and campus engagement.

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