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The Role Of Servant-Leadership And Employee Work Engagement On Employee Innovative Work Behaviour: An Emerging Economy Perspective, S. M. Ashik Hossain, Muhammad Abdul Aziz Dec 2025

The Role Of Servant-Leadership And Employee Work Engagement On Employee Innovative Work Behaviour: An Emerging Economy Perspective, S. M. Ashik Hossain, Muhammad Abdul Aziz

International Journal of Servant-Leadership

This study investigates the impact of servant-leadership (SL) and employee work engagement (EWE) on the innovative work behaviour (IWB) of the professionals in a developing country’s perspective. Besides, the mediation impact of EWE between the SL and IWB link has been assessed that created unique contribution to the literature. This quantitative research utilized cross-sectional survey design where data has been collected using both paper based and online survey. Using structured questionnaire, we collected responses from 215 professionals from manufacturing and service sectors who are working at mid-levels and semi-mid-levels positions in different organizations in Bangladesh. The descriptive analysis and normality …

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The Data Professional As A Servant-Leader: How The Pillars Of Servant-Leadership Can Advance The Development Of Ethical Data Analysis And Metrics In Organizational Life, Olivia Bridston Dec 2025

The Data Professional As A Servant-Leader: How The Pillars Of Servant-Leadership Can Advance The Development Of Ethical Data Analysis And Metrics In Organizational Life, Olivia Bridston

International Journal of Servant-Leadership

Organizations are becoming more and more data-focused. Organizations need to infuse ethics into data analysis and metric development to avoid ethic decoupling and to ensure the equitable treatment of all involved. Using the pillars of servant-leadership allows data leaders to infuse ethical practices into data analysis and metric development that drive an organization’s success. While there is ongoing research to indicate potential limitations of servant-leadership, the data leader will be able to address concerns through emphasizing the necessity for ethical data practices and by emphasizing how servant-leadership challenges traditional notions of power.

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Motivational Interviewing And Servant-Leadership: An Interview With Dr. William R. Miller, William Richard Miller, Jemima Neddy Organ Dec 2025

Motivational Interviewing And Servant-Leadership: An Interview With Dr. William R. Miller, William Richard Miller, Jemima Neddy Organ

International Journal of Servant-Leadership

Dr. Miller is a leader in addiction research and treatment and co-founder of Motivational Interviewing (MI), an evidence-based method for helping people change. In this interview, he discusses how he developed MI, highlighting his collaborative approach to servant-leadership. He advocates organizational values that create a collegial, collaborative environment and help meet human needs for autonomy, relatedness, and competence. He discusses power dynamics in leadership and the importance of a person-centered approach to leadership.

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A Reconceptualization Of Servant-Leadership And Measurement, Lori Doyle, Larry H. Ludlow Dec 2025

A Reconceptualization Of Servant-Leadership And Measurement, Lori Doyle, Larry H. Ludlow

International Journal of Servant-Leadership

Servant-Leadership (SL) has been gaining traction as an evidence-based leadership theory and there are a range of existing measurement tools focused on self-report attitudes, beliefs, opinions, and behaviors. Concordia University Irvine has embedded a SL framework throughout all programs of study offered by the School of Education in order to encourage current and future education professionals in their understanding of servant-leadership as an effective way to lead. It was determined that a published instrument did not exist for measuring knowledge growth as a pre- and post-test focused on increased understanding. Work to define SL in terms of four specific virtues …

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Servant-Leadership In Practice: A Personal Argument For Wider Adoption, Stephanie L. Turner-Wilson Dec 2025

Servant-Leadership In Practice: A Personal Argument For Wider Adoption, Stephanie L. Turner-Wilson

International Journal of Servant-Leadership

This article examines servant-leadership in practice and advocates for its wider adoption in today’s organizations. Informed by the latest academic literature, the article examines the underrepresentation of servant-leadership. This article integrates insights drawn from the author’s 22-year professional career, the life of Clarence Eugene Pressley, personal forgiveness, and restorative justice practices to provide an illustrative context for how servant-leadership manifests in practice. It introduces the concepts of healing and restoration, complementing Robert K. Greenleaf’s (2021) framework, as outlined in Leadership Theory & Practice, along with additional scholarly perspectives.

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Investigating The Feasibility Of Practicing Servant-Leadership In Hong Kong School Environment: An Exploratory Study, Keyi Zhang, Wing Shan Chan, Benedict S. K. Shum, Daniel H. K. Chow Dec 2025

Investigating The Feasibility Of Practicing Servant-Leadership In Hong Kong School Environment: An Exploratory Study, Keyi Zhang, Wing Shan Chan, Benedict S. K. Shum, Daniel H. K. Chow

International Journal of Servant-Leadership

Servant-leadership is an emerging area of study in leadership research that emphasises a people-oriented leader-follower relationship and a humanistic approach to leadership behaviour. Due to the limited research on servant-leadership, this study adopts an exploratory approach to examine the applicability of Cheung’s servant-leadership model in Hong Kong schools. Our research investigates both the practical implementation of this model and the challenges encountered in translating theory into practice. We conducted semi-structured interviews with twelve experienced school leaders who had participated in a long-running servant-leadership training programme. The interview transcripts were analysed to assess the twelve servant-leadership qualities outlined in the model. …

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Semaglutide For Metabolic Dysfunction–Associated Steatohepatitis (Mash): Estimating Eligibility From The 2021–2023 National Health And Nutrition Examination Survey (Nhanes), Jennifer B. Levin, Martha Sajatovic, Seth N. Sclair Dec 2025

Semaglutide For Metabolic Dysfunction–Associated Steatohepatitis (Mash): Estimating Eligibility From The 2021–2023 National Health And Nutrition Examination Survey (Nhanes), Jennifer B. Levin, Martha Sajatovic, Seth N. Sclair

Faculty Scholarship

There has been considerable interest in the potential of GLP-1 agonists for treating chronic liver disease.1 Following the positive results of the Phase 3 ESSENCE trial,2 on August 15, 2025, the FDA-approved Wegovy (semaglutide) for the treatment of metabolic dysfunction–associated steatohepatitis (MASH).3 Recently, the eligibility for semaglutide across all current indications in the United States, including diabetes management, weight management, and secondary prevention of cardiovascular disease (CVD), was estimated to be nearly 137 million individuals based on the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES, 2015–2020).4 Although weight management subsumed all eligibility for secondary prevention of CVD, as well as …

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In The Pursuit Of Parent Caregiver Well-Being: A Phenomenological Study, Glenda E. Hux, Natalie King, Sarah A. Schoen Dec 2025

In The Pursuit Of Parent Caregiver Well-Being: A Phenomenological Study, Glenda E. Hux, Natalie King, Sarah A. Schoen

Communication Disorders and Occupational Therapy Faculty Publications and Presentations

Unmet needs in parent of children with chronic and complex conditions often result in adverse outcomes to their mental health and well-being. This descriptive phenomenological study explores their lived experiences and daily participation patterns. Thirteen participants in a global cohort shared their experiences via a secure digital platform. Five themes emerged illustrating the parents' pursuit of well-being and the barriers encountered: Embodying the Caregiver Life, Navigating Intricate Realities, Emotional and Existential Landscape, Navigating Healthcare Systems, and Connected Yet Alone. This study underlies parents' occupational participation challenges and the crucial need to address them using parent-centered approaches to promote family well-being.

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Addressing Critiques Refines Global Estimates Of Reforestation Potential For Climate Change Mitigation, Kurt A. Fesenmeyer, Erin E. Poor, Drew E. Terasaki Hart, Joseph W. Veldman, Forrest Fleischman, Pooja Choksi, Sally Archibald, Mohammed Armani, Matthew E. Fagan, Evan C. Fricke, César Terrer, Natalia Hasler, Christopher A. Williams, Peter W. Ellis, Susan Cook-Patton Dec 2025

Addressing Critiques Refines Global Estimates Of Reforestation Potential For Climate Change Mitigation, Kurt A. Fesenmeyer, Erin E. Poor, Drew E. Terasaki Hart, Joseph W. Veldman, Forrest Fleischman, Pooja Choksi, Sally Archibald, Mohammed Armani, Matthew E. Fagan, Evan C. Fricke, César Terrer, Natalia Hasler, Christopher A. Williams, Peter W. Ellis, Susan Cook-Patton

Geography

Reforestation is a prominent climate change mitigation strategy, but available global maps of reforestation potential are widely criticized and highly variable, which limits their ability to provide robust estimates of both the locations and total area of opportunity. Here we develop global maps that address common critiques, build on a review of 89 reforestation maps created at multiple scales, and present eight reforestation scenarios with varying objectives, including providing ecosystem services, minimizing social conflicts, and delivering government policies. Across scenarios, we find up to 195 Mha (million hectares) are available (2225 TgCO2e (teragrams of carbon dioxide equivalent) per year total …

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Implementing A Nurse Navigator Role In An Outpatient Procedural Setting To Improve Patient Satisfaction Scores: A Quality Improvement Project, Lashanti King Dec 2025

Implementing A Nurse Navigator Role In An Outpatient Procedural Setting To Improve Patient Satisfaction Scores: A Quality Improvement Project, Lashanti King

Doctor of Nursing Practice Projects

Much focus has been placed on patient experience since the Affordable Care Act was signed into law in 2010 due to its regulatory, financial, and business growth implications. Patient satisfaction is crucial to maintaining and growing a customer base and fulfilling the target growth established in institutional strategic plans. This project aimed to determine whether implementing a nurse navigator role to perform rounds in the preoperative and waiting areas for two months would increase patient-reported satisfaction scores regarding being informed about delays and the likelihood of recommending the facility. Due to its subjective nature, it is challenging to consistently maintain …

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Improving Post-Resuscitation Debriefing Completion Rates In An Acute Care Community Hospital: A Quality Improvement Project, Tiffany Tolden Dec 2025

Improving Post-Resuscitation Debriefing Completion Rates In An Acute Care Community Hospital: A Quality Improvement Project, Tiffany Tolden

Doctor of Nursing Practice Projects

Background: Post-resuscitation debriefing improves team dynamics and CPR quality and can identify systemic barriers to quality care delivery. However, completion rates remain low in acute care settings. Purpose: This quality improvement project evaluated whether a one-hour training session for rapid response nurses and charge nurses, combined with weekly reminder emails, would increase completion rates of post-resuscitation debriefings and influence nurses’ perceptions of their usefulness in an acute care community hospital. PICOT Questions: Will a one-hour training session (I) with rapid response nurses and unit charge nurses (P), along with a weekly reminder system (I), increase the completion rate (O) of …

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The Nature Of Scientific Justification, Haixin Dang Dec 2025

The Nature Of Scientific Justification, Haixin Dang

Faculty Scholarship

Mikkel Gerken’s book Scientific Testimony is a welcome step in reconnecting contemporary analytic epistemology with the philosophy of science. The central topic of the book—as it says in the title—is testimony, which has been a major area of research for epistemologists for the last couple of decades. Testimony refers to the process by which we can acquire knowledge or justified belief from what others have told us. Roughly speaking, epistemologists agree that testimony is an important source of knowledge but disagree over the exact conditions under which testimony can lead to knowledge. But for philosophers of science, learning from one …

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Enhanced Sensory Perception And Myoelectric Control With High Channel Count Implanted Sensorimotor Systems, Sedona R. Cady, Joris Lambrecht, Dustin J. Tyler Dec 2025

Enhanced Sensory Perception And Myoelectric Control With High Channel Count Implanted Sensorimotor Systems, Sedona R. Cady, Joris Lambrecht, Dustin J. Tyler

Faculty Scholarship

Objective. Implanted electrodes for nerve stimulation and myoelectric recording facilitate bidirectional sensory feedback and control for neuromuscular conditions such as limb loss. While increasing implanted electrode channel count offers potential benefits, it also presents engineering and implementation challenges. This case study examines how increasing implanted electrode channel count affects sensory perception and myoelectric controller performance, thereby supporting the value of these advancements. Approach. One participant with upper extremity transradial limb loss received a percutaneous implanted system with two 8-channel extraneural cuff electrodes on the median and ulnar nerves, totaling 16 stimulating channels. The individual later received a wirelessly connected implanted …

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Real Topological Hochschild Homology Via The Norm And Real Witt Vectors, Gabriel Angelini-Knoll Dec 2025

Real Topological Hochschild Homology Via The Norm And Real Witt Vectors, Gabriel Angelini-Knoll

Faculty Scholarship

We prove that Real topological Hochschild homology can be characterized as the norm from the cyclic group of order 2 to the orthogonal group O(2). From this perspective, we then prove a multiplicative double coset formula for the restriction of this norm to dihedral groups of order 2m. This informs our new definition of Real Hochschild homology of rings with anti-involution, which we show is the algebraic analogue of Real topological Hochschild homology. Using extra structure on Real Hochschild homology, we define a new theory of p-typical Witt vectors of rings with anti-involution. We end with an explicit computation of …

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The Effect Of Banking Awareness And Deposit Strategy On Banking Finance, Erfak Mohammed Musaed Sharhan Dec 2025

The Effect Of Banking Awareness And Deposit Strategy On Banking Finance, Erfak Mohammed Musaed Sharhan

Journal of Economics and Administrative Sciences

The aim of this study is to explore the effect of banking awareness and deposit strategies on banking financing. It presents a theoretical framework to achieve this goal, utilizing a descriptive methodology, followed by a causal approach based on the joint integration method for the period 2000–2020, which is informed historical data. The study has drawn several conclusions, including banking awareness, which stems from customers’ trust in banks, their culture, perception of banking services, and their attitudes and behavior towards banks, all of which significantly contribute to deposit strategies. Furthermore, there exists a positive mutually reinforcing relationship between deposits in …

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Framerate Sensitivity And Cinemagoing Explain The Soap Opera Effect Of Films: A Preregistered Study Of Undergraduate Students In Singapore., Sonny Rosenthal, Benjamin J. Li Dec 2025

Framerate Sensitivity And Cinemagoing Explain The Soap Opera Effect Of Films: A Preregistered Study Of Undergraduate Students In Singapore., Sonny Rosenthal, Benjamin J. Li

Research Collection College of Integrative Studies

The soap opera effect is an unsettling feeling that some individuals experience while watching films at a high framerate. It has received little scholarly attention, and most explanations of it are speculative or anecdotal. Drawing on the mere exposure effect, this preregistered laboratory experiment provides new evidence of framerate sensitivity and cinemagoing as explanatory factors of the soap opera effect. Undergraduate students (N = 270) reported their cinemagoing and completed a novel task to measure their framerate sensitivity. They also completed a task indicating their framerate preferences. Those with a higher framerate sensitivity and more regular cinemagoing preferred the standard …

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Public Views Towards Lifespan, Healthspan, And Healthy Longevity Medicine In Singapore: A Qualitative Study From The Healthy Longevity (Helo) Initiatives, Belinda Wang, Anna Szucs, Elena Sandalova, Zhi Meng Lim, E. J. Horberg, Paul A. O’Keefe, Louis Island, Sonny Rosenthal, Andrea B. Maier Dec 2025

Public Views Towards Lifespan, Healthspan, And Healthy Longevity Medicine In Singapore: A Qualitative Study From The Healthy Longevity (Helo) Initiatives, Belinda Wang, Anna Szucs, Elena Sandalova, Zhi Meng Lim, E. J. Horberg, Paul A. O’Keefe, Louis Island, Sonny Rosenthal, Andrea B. Maier

Research Collection College of Integrative Studies

Introduction: Healthy Longevity Medicine (HLM) offers a strategy to reduce the healthspan-lifespan gap, yet public perspectives remain unclear. This study refines the Healthy Longevity (HELO) framework through a qualitative exploration of public views towards lifespan, healthspan, and HLM.Methods: Individuals living in Singapore participated in semi-structured group or individual discussions to explore (a) their understanding of lifespan and healthspan, (b) motivational factors for health behaviours, and (c) their awareness of HLM. Sampling maximised variation across age, sex, and ethnicity. Data obtained through 13 discussions were analysed with a mixed, inductive-deductive approach employing the HELO framework.Results: Thirty-six participants (mean age = 49.4 …

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An Assessment Of The Viva Callesj September 2025 Event In San José, Richard Kos, Adam Cohen Dec 2025

An Assessment Of The Viva Callesj September 2025 Event In San José, Richard Kos, Adam Cohen

Mineta Transportation Institute

Viva CalleSJ is an open-streets initiative where several miles of the City of San José’s streets are closed to vehicular traffic, allowing residents to walk, bike, scooter, and skate freely. This report evaluates the Viva CalleSJ event held in San José on September 7, 2025, which attracted more than 150,000 participants. Using a mixed-methods approach, this evaluation examines aspects such as attendance, activities, modal access, and economic impacts, utilizing data from participant surveys (in English, Spanish, and Vietnamese), interviews, and observational analysis. The findings indicate that the Viva CalleSJ September 2025 event was largely successful in achieving its objectives, including …

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Effect Of The Debrief Component Of The Experiential Learning Model On Attitudes Of 4-H Camp Participants, Creenna Bocksnick Dec 2025

Effect Of The Debrief Component Of The Experiential Learning Model On Attitudes Of 4-H Camp Participants, Creenna Bocksnick

Graduate Theses and Dissertations

This study examined the effect of the debrief/reflection component of the Experiential Learning Model on attitudes of 5 - 12-year-olds (n = 58) and 13 - 15-year-old (n = 22) campers attending a three-day camp session during summer 2022. The 5- 12-year-old campers engaged in canoeing/paddleboarding, archery, rock climbing, leather crafting, and fishing. The 13 - 15-year-old campers engaged in canoeing/paddleboarding, rock climbing/giants ladder, high ropes course, and noodle boat races. Both groups of campers were randomly assigned in approximately equal numbers to either a no-debrief (control) or de-brief (treatment) group. For each camp activity the control group completed a …

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Work-Related Pathology At Tell El-Amarna: The Physical Cost Of Building A New Capital City In The New Kingdom, Egypt, Heidi Suzanne Davis Dec 2025

Work-Related Pathology At Tell El-Amarna: The Physical Cost Of Building A New Capital City In The New Kingdom, Egypt, Heidi Suzanne Davis

Graduate Theses and Dissertations

This dissertation examines patterns of work-related indicators of physical stress in a skeletal sample from the non-elite adult population of the South Tombs Cemetery (STC) of Amarna, Egypt. Assessing work-related pathology using an integrative model of physical stress, this study considers the interactions of demographic parameters of age, sex, and injury recurrence, along with archaeological and documentary data to provide a biocultural contextual approach to physical stress in this population. The STC sample is compared to other samples from Egyptian and Nubian sites as well as historical samples believed to be under high physical demands and stressful conditions. The STC …

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Community College Student Admissions Experiences, Jeremy D. Loy Dec 2025

Community College Student Admissions Experiences, Jeremy D. Loy

Electronic Theses and Dissertations

Community college students have always faced barriers to going to college and getting their degrees. Much of the research centers on the completion of their degrees. The purpose of this qualitative, phenomenological study was to understand the experiences of community college students during enrollment. To understand how community college students experience the enrollment process, the study used phenomenology to hear the experiences of students through semistructured interviews. Findings showed that three broad themes emerged from this research. First, students felt both nervous and uncertain about college, but they also recognized the importance of college to improve their lives. Second, students …

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Secondary Special Education Teachers: Perceptions On Burnout Since The Start Of Covid-19, Regina Perez Dec 2025

Secondary Special Education Teachers: Perceptions On Burnout Since The Start Of Covid-19, Regina Perez

Electronic Theses and Dissertations

This study examined burnout among secondary special education (SPED) teachers following the COVID-19 pandemic, which significantly disrupted education and intensified teacher stress. Burnout, defined by emotional exhaustion, depersonalization, and reduced personal accomplishment, has been linked to teacher attrition and decreased student achievement. The problem addressed was the increased levels of burnout and stress among SPED teachers and the lack of sufficient administrative support to mitigate these effects. The purpose was to explore SPED teachers’ perceptions of burnout since the pandemic and identify the supports needed to reduce it. Using a qualitative case study design grounded in Maslach’s burnout theory, the …

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A Qualitative Descriptive Study On The Importance Of Principal Leadership On Title I Middle School Teachers’ Decisions To Remain Teaching In The School, Lebrandan Keshaun Jenkins Dec 2025

A Qualitative Descriptive Study On The Importance Of Principal Leadership On Title I Middle School Teachers’ Decisions To Remain Teaching In The School, Lebrandan Keshaun Jenkins

Electronic Theses and Dissertations

This qualitative descriptive study examined the perspectives of novice middle school teachers with 0–5 years of experience who taught core academic subjects in Texas Title I school districts. I sought to understand how principal leadership or the building administrator to whom these teachers report influenced their decisions to remain in the teaching profession. Grounded in Herzberg’s motivation-hygiene theory, I described how leadership functions as both a motivator and a hygiene factor in shaping job satisfaction and retention. Data collection involved semistructured interviews and an optional Likert scale survey to capture both narrative insights and measurable perceptions. The findings illuminated the …

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Exploring The Role Of Christian Religiosity In The Acceptance Or Rejection Of Ai Chatbot Use Among Faculty At Church Of Christ Universities, Amos Gutierrez Dec 2025

Exploring The Role Of Christian Religiosity In The Acceptance Or Rejection Of Ai Chatbot Use Among Faculty At Church Of Christ Universities, Amos Gutierrez

Electronic Theses and Dissertations

Higher education institutions are navigating the benefits and challenges of generative AI chatbot use and preparing faculty and students to engage with these tools ethically and responsibly. The problem is that there are many challenges and barriers to using these technologies in higher education, and Christian higher education institutions must also address context-specific considerations regarding mission and vision rooted in biblical faith and practice. The purpose of this quantitative, nonexperimental, cross-sectional study using confirmatory factor analysis and multiple regression through structural equation modeling was to examine faculty perceptions of AI chatbots and how Christian religiosity moderates acceptance. An online survey …

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Response To Intervention Implementation With Culturally Diverse Students, Alysia R. Chatman Dec 2025

Response To Intervention Implementation With Culturally Diverse Students, Alysia R. Chatman

Electronic Theses and Dissertations

This qualitative descriptive study examined how elementary educators implement response to intervention (RTI) and multitiered systems of support with culturally and linguistically diverse students. Drawing on self-determination theory and culturally relevant pedagogy, the researcher conducted semistructured interviews with five participants, three classroom teachers, one interventionist, and one campus administrator from three Title I elementary schools in a large suburban Texas district. Transcripts were analyzed through thematic coding. Four themes emerged: (1) training and preparedness for RTI implementation, (2) administrator support and follow-through, (3) understanding and application of culturally responsive teaching, and (4) RTI meeting structure and process. Participants reported a …

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Environmental Beliefs Among Evangelical Leadership, Jeffrey Stark Dec 2025

Environmental Beliefs Among Evangelical Leadership, Jeffrey Stark

Dissertations

There has been consensus among climate scientists for over a decade about the reality of human caused climate change. Even with this consensus, the public understanding of this issue remains divided based on factors generally unrelated to the science. Evangelical Protestants are one group which consistently polls as more skeptical of climate change. This is true not only when compared to the general population but also when compared to other religious demographics. Most large-scale surveys of evangelicals assume the demographic to be a monolith and do not attempt to break the demographic down further. In this mixed methods study, we …

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Advocating For Transitional Programs For Adolescents With Idd And Asd, Gabriel D. Moore Dec 2025

Advocating For Transitional Programs For Adolescents With Idd And Asd, Gabriel D. Moore

Occupational Therapy Doctoral Capstones

This capstone project aimed to empower HIPsters at My Possibilities, a higher education and transitional program located in Plano, TX. Specifically, this project equipped individuals diagnosed with intellectual developmental disability (IDD) and autism spectrum disorder (ASD) with the essential components required to effectively advocate for themselves. Due to the unique challenges this population faces, these components were subjective, allowing for receptivity and class engagement, over the course of 6 weeks. These subjective components developed were Communication, Knowing Yourself, Knowing Your Rights, Goal Making, Initiative, Problem-Solving, Handling Adversity, Managing Emotions, Selflessness, Leadership, and Teamwork. Upon completion of the course, HIPsters reported …

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Administration Plan For Use Of Hippotherapy In Occupational Therapy, Ryanna Blake Dec 2025

Administration Plan For Use Of Hippotherapy In Occupational Therapy, Ryanna Blake

Occupational Therapy Doctoral Capstones

The intention of this capstone experience was to promote the use of hippotherapy as a treatment strategy in the occupational therapy profession from an administrative and educational standpoint. Hundreds of research studies have indicated the effectiveness of hippotherapy for a variety of ages and diagnoses. However, there are still barriers that prevent hippotherapy from being more accessible and well-known, both by practitioners, client families, and the community. The project was executed at a startup psychotherapy clinic preparing to offer equine-assisted services in Tulsa, Oklahoma. The mutually beneficial partnership led to the creation of a generalized administration plan for an occupational …

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Educational Program To Prevent Long-Term Complications For Individuals With Diabetes, Emily M. Ware Dec 2025

Educational Program To Prevent Long-Term Complications For Individuals With Diabetes, Emily M. Ware

Occupational Therapy Doctoral Capstones

This doctoral capstone project aimed to create an educational program to improve quality of life for individuals with diabetes by enhancing daily self-management and occupational engagement to prevent long-term complications. The literature states that although diabetes complications are common, they are also highly preventable through self-management strategies. Because diabetes self-management is deeply embedded into daily routines, occupational therapy practitioners can play a unique role in supporting individuals in this process. Prior to participation in the educational program, participants completed a screening tool assessing their diabetes management routines and confidence in the context of daily activities. An occupational therapy-informed, six-week educational …

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Educating Caregivers To Increase Participation In Sensory Integration Interventions, Hannah G. Williams Dec 2025

Educating Caregivers To Increase Participation In Sensory Integration Interventions, Hannah G. Williams

Occupational Therapy Doctoral Capstones

This capstone project aims to educate caregivers on the foundational three sensory systems and sensory integration (SI) interventions to enhance children’s participation in daily occupations. Research consistently highlights the vital role caregivers play in supporting their child’s sensory regulation and overall well-being. However, existing literature offers limited investigation into the relationship between SI dysfunction and caregiver education. Sensory integration enables the organization of sensory input to facilitate meaningful interaction with the environment; however, caregiver participation in applying SI-based interventions remains underrepresented in research and practice. To address these issues, this project utilizes an approach called knowledge translation through the creation …

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