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Accessible Outdoor Recreation For Individuals With Physical Disabilities: An Educational Series, Ashlyn Leonard, Zeida Gutierrez Aug 2025

Accessible Outdoor Recreation For Individuals With Physical Disabilities: An Educational Series, Ashlyn Leonard, Zeida Gutierrez

Summer 2025 OTD Capstone Symposium

This capstone paper explores the effects of physical disabilities on outdoor recreation. An educational workshop was designed and delivered to occupational therapy students at the University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences. The purpose of the workshop was to increase their awareness of accessible outdoor recreation that way they can better mitigate barriers experienced by their future clients when trying to participate in desired outdoor activities. A pre- and post-survey was administered and analyzed to determine the applicability and effectiveness of the workshop in delivering the information.


Habit Formation Among Individuals Alcohol Use Disorder, Blaire Guidry, Cynthia Haynes Aug 2025

Habit Formation Among Individuals Alcohol Use Disorder, Blaire Guidry, Cynthia Haynes

Summer 2025 OTD Capstone Symposium

This capstone project aimed to determine the efficacy of a newly developed and delivered online program that focuses on educating individuals experiencing Alcohol Use Disorder (AUD) on how to create habits with decreased executive functioning skills. With the rise in substance use and addiction related disorders throughout the United States, the urge to implement various intervention approaches that support long term recovery is crucial (Radesi, 2025). By focusing on habit formation, the goal of this capstone is to educate individuals on how to create habits that promote increased participation in meaningful occupations.


Facilitating Engagement And Well-Being In Older Adults Through Personalized Background Music, Anna Heady Aug 2025

Facilitating Engagement And Well-Being In Older Adults Through Personalized Background Music, Anna Heady

Occupational Therapy Doctorate Capstone Posters

This capstone project explores personalized background music as a client-centered intervention to enhance engagement, emotional well-being, and quality of life for older adults in a senior living community. Conducted at Treyton Oak Towers in Louisville, KY, the project integrated meaningful music into daily leisure and social activities. Key goals included building rapport with residents and staff, assessing residents’ functional needs, planning and adapting activities, and incorporating music preferences to support participation and enjoyment. Older adults in long-term care often experience cognitive decline, low motivation, and limited engagement in meaningful occupations. Literature supports music’s ability to stimulate memory, enhance mood, and …


Advancing Mental Health Awareness Among Persons Of Color: An Occupational Therapy Perspective, Irene Rattitham, Cassandra Nelson Aug 2025

Advancing Mental Health Awareness Among Persons Of Color: An Occupational Therapy Perspective, Irene Rattitham, Cassandra Nelson

Summer 2025 OTD Capstone Symposium

This capstone project aimed to advance mental health awareness among persons of color (POC) residing in a skilled nursing facility by developing and implementing a culturally responsive psychoeducational program. Informed by the Person-Environment-Occupation (PEO) model, trauma-informed care, and mindfulness-based practices, the program addressed barriers such as stigma, limited awareness, and cultural perceptions of mental health. A needs assessment guided the creation of an 8-module curriculum covering topics like emotional regulation, family involvement, and accessing support. Educational materials were translated into Spanish, Korean, Japanese, and Vietnamese to enhance accessibility. The program was delivered through group and individual sessions, in-service presentations, and …


Empowering Occupational Therapists: Navigating Cancer Care Through The Lens Of Moho​, Luis G. Lares Aug 2025

Empowering Occupational Therapists: Navigating Cancer Care Through The Lens Of Moho​, Luis G. Lares

Department of Occupational Therapy Entry-Level Capstone Projects

No abstract provided.


Cultivating Inclusion: A Multicultural Sensory Garden For Pediatric Occupational Therapy​, Carolyne Teixeira Aug 2025

Cultivating Inclusion: A Multicultural Sensory Garden For Pediatric Occupational Therapy​, Carolyne Teixeira

Department of Occupational Therapy Entry-Level Capstone Projects

No abstract provided.


Defining, Educating, And Inspiring Young Diverse Students About The Career Of Ot, Matthew Pinckney Aug 2025

Defining, Educating, And Inspiring Young Diverse Students About The Career Of Ot, Matthew Pinckney

Department of Occupational Therapy Entry-Level Capstone Projects

No abstract provided.


Adapt & Thrive: Parkinson’S Training For A More Meaningful Life, Alyson Chew Aug 2025

Adapt & Thrive: Parkinson’S Training For A More Meaningful Life, Alyson Chew

Occupational Therapy Student Capstones

As of 2022, there are 107,601 people with Parkinson’s disease (PD) in California with 78% of cases above 70 years old (California Department of Public Health, 2024). Falls are the most common cause of injury for adults 65 years and older with over 14 million falls reported annually (CDC, 2024). Occupational therapy is an underutilized profession that can assist both people with PD and caregivers to reduce falls and injuries from occurring.


Understanding The Collaborative Role Of Occupational Therapists And Personal Trainers With Young Onset Parkinson’S Populations, Anthony Cervania Aug 2025

Understanding The Collaborative Role Of Occupational Therapists And Personal Trainers With Young Onset Parkinson’S Populations, Anthony Cervania

Occupational Therapy Student Capstones

The lack of resources and research on YOPD decreases overall quality of life for individuals with YOPD and decreases treatment quality provided by healthcare professionals due to lacking Evidence Based Practice (EBP).


Navigating Sensory Challenges: Understanding The Sensory Experience Of Adults With Dementia In Adult Day Centers, Bailey Stewart Aug 2025

Navigating Sensory Challenges: Understanding The Sensory Experience Of Adults With Dementia In Adult Day Centers, Bailey Stewart

Occupational Therapy Student Capstones

Staff had not yet received formal training on how to identify a variety of sensory based behaviors and how to best utilize the sensory room and tailor its use to meet specific individual’s needs from an OT lens.


Advancing The Role Of Occupational Therapy In Diabetes Self-Management: A Community-Focused Approach In Stockton, Benjamin Angel Magallon Aug 2025

Advancing The Role Of Occupational Therapy In Diabetes Self-Management: A Community-Focused Approach In Stockton, Benjamin Angel Magallon

Occupational Therapy Student Capstones

Key Barriers: Lower Socioeconomic Status (LSES), low health literacy, and lack of culturally appropriate diabetes care hinder effective self-management. Gap in Services: Occupational therapy is underutilized in chronic disease care, with unmet needs in addressing diabetes-related depression, physical rehabilitation, and health education. Purpose: Equip occupational therapy students and early-career practitioners to address gaps in diabetes care using evidence-based, client-centered approaches.


Enhancing Adaptive Aquatics For Children With Autism, Arielle Bernstein Aug 2025

Enhancing Adaptive Aquatics For Children With Autism, Arielle Bernstein

Occupational Therapy Student Capstones

Drowning is the leading cause of death for children with autism. Current trainings lack inclusive, neurodiversity-informed teaching strategies. Without practical tools and education, instructors struggle to meet the unique sensory and communication needs of these swimmers.


Innovative Rehabilitation: Enhancing Qol For College Athletes With Post-Concussion Symptoms, Francis Gonzales Aug 2025

Innovative Rehabilitation: Enhancing Qol For College Athletes With Post-Concussion Symptoms, Francis Gonzales

Occupational Therapy Student Capstones

Inconsistent concussion protocols and modest current practices in emerging technology for treating post-concussion symptoms can lead to a decrease in physical, cognitive, and emotional deficits, causing college athletes to have diminished community integration and poor QOL.


Helping Prepare Young Adults With Disabilities For Successful Employment, Irvin Jimenez Aug 2025

Helping Prepare Young Adults With Disabilities For Successful Employment, Irvin Jimenez

Occupational Therapy Student Capstones

Problem Statement: Young adults with disabilities are at a higher risk of unemployment and typically don't receive the career development and employment readiness training needed to attain employment (Lindsay et al., 2015). In turn, young adults with disabilities struggle to transition into the workforce and can benefit from life skills and work-related skills in which occupational therapy (OT) can help with providing valuable insight and helping with identifying and selecting work opportunities, employment seeking and acquisition, and developing needed work-related skills and patterns (Occupational therapy practice framework, 2020).


Mindfulness, Meaning, And Mental Health: Occupational Therapy At The Heart Of Community Wellness At Acc, Hazel Hyeonjin Yang Aug 2025

Mindfulness, Meaning, And Mental Health: Occupational Therapy At The Heart Of Community Wellness At Acc, Hazel Hyeonjin Yang

Occupational Therapy Student Capstones

Despite growth, limited research exists on culturally sensitive healthcare interventions and utilization patterns in this group. Aimed to increase awareness and support older adults in accessing mental health services, promotes mindfulness and highlights the role of occupational therapy in community wellness by addressing cultural and generational barriers through workshops.


From Trauma To Triumph: Occupational Therapy Approaches To Addressing Aces And Empowering Change, Kayla Livingston Aug 2025

From Trauma To Triumph: Occupational Therapy Approaches To Addressing Aces And Empowering Change, Kayla Livingston

Occupational Therapy Student Capstones

Problem statement: Despite the number of children who are exposed to ACEs, there is limited literature that mentions the relationship between current interventions and the scope of OT.


The Role Of Occupational Therapy In Addressing Physical & Psychosocial Health Needs Within The Dance Community To Optimize Artist-Athlete Longevity, Krista Narvasa Antonio Aug 2025

The Role Of Occupational Therapy In Addressing Physical & Psychosocial Health Needs Within The Dance Community To Optimize Artist-Athlete Longevity, Krista Narvasa Antonio

Occupational Therapy Student Capstones

Purpose: This capstone project seeks to advocate for holisitc and sustainable training approaches in dance by creating a system of improving awareness of current evidence-based protocols and practices surrounding dancer health.


Fostering Community To Promote Health And Wellness Amongst Lgbtq+ School Of Health Sciences Students, Lio Inumerable Aug 2025

Fostering Community To Promote Health And Wellness Amongst Lgbtq+ School Of Health Sciences Students, Lio Inumerable

Occupational Therapy Student Capstones

Problem Statement: Lack of resources, programming, and supports for queer-identifying graduate students in health science focused programs.


Traumatic Brain Injury In The Criminal Justice System, Molly Mcdavid Aug 2025

Traumatic Brain Injury In The Criminal Justice System, Molly Mcdavid

Occupational Therapy Student Capstones

Between 51 - 60.25% of incarcerated individuals and 47% of those on probation have one or more traumatic brain injuries (TBI’s) in their lifetime. Despite this, the criminal justice system (CJS) lacks: • Routine screening for TBI, • CJS worker education, on TBI and it’s impact, • TBI specific resources for clients and workers.


Supporting Co-Occupation Through Play: Exploring Park Accessibility For Families Affected By Disability, Serenity Edwards Aug 2025

Supporting Co-Occupation Through Play: Exploring Park Accessibility For Families Affected By Disability, Serenity Edwards

Occupational Therapy Student Capstones

Public playgrounds are often designed without considering the needs of families with disabilities. When parks and playground environments are not accessible it hinders the the co-occupation of play between parent and child.


Branching Out: Expanding Pediatric Occupational Therapy Through Nature-Based Practice, Sarah Kelly Aug 2025

Branching Out: Expanding Pediatric Occupational Therapy Through Nature-Based Practice, Sarah Kelly

Occupational Therapy Student Capstones

The current intake and outtake process lacks uniformity and there is no structured system in place to effectively monitor client progress and outcomes during the program or after its completion. Develop a streamlined process for screening, goal setting, and following up on goal progression at the end of camp.


From Heart To Eyes: Barriers Impacting Diabetes Management In Lses Areas, Robert Swayze Aug 2025

From Heart To Eyes: Barriers Impacting Diabetes Management In Lses Areas, Robert Swayze

Occupational Therapy Student Capstones

Problem statement: Individuals with diabetes in LSES communities often experience challenges in managing their health due to barriers affecting daily routines, motivation, and health literacy, leading to comorbidities like DR & CHF.


Occupational Therapy Home-Based Treatment To Improve Feeding In Kids With Arfid And Other Eating Disorders, Taylor Renee Sanders Aug 2025

Occupational Therapy Home-Based Treatment To Improve Feeding In Kids With Arfid And Other Eating Disorders, Taylor Renee Sanders

Occupational Therapy Student Capstones

The project aimed to spread research-based interventions and strategies to parents whose children are receiving occupational therapy for feeding challenges.


Gym Inclusivity For Individuals With Physical Disabilities, Sergio Rodriguez Aug 2025

Gym Inclusivity For Individuals With Physical Disabilities, Sergio Rodriguez

Occupational Therapy Student Capstones

Project purpose: Provide staff with the recommendations necessary to make the Fitness Center more ADA compliant. Provide staff with the training necessary to better understand different types of disabilities, laws and regulations and how to interact with individuals with disabilities. Provide students with the necessary tools to advocate for change within the fitness community.


Independence Beyond Sight: Occupational Therapy's Role In Promoting Functional Independence In Low Vision Communities, Kristina Holcomb Aug 2025

Independence Beyond Sight: Occupational Therapy's Role In Promoting Functional Independence In Low Vision Communities, Kristina Holcomb

Occupational Therapy Student Capstones

Many individuals with low vision experience a multitude of barriers limiting access to community and healthcare services. Interviews highlighted the need to expand outreach to youth, build an updated community resource guide, and the need for community events for all programs.


Empower, Educate, Engage: Supporting Hispanic Families With Diabetes Through Occupational Therapy, Luis E. Perez Aug 2025

Empower, Educate, Engage: Supporting Hispanic Families With Diabetes Through Occupational Therapy, Luis E. Perez

Occupational Therapy Student Capstones

The population of interest is Hispanic individuals and familiaes managing diabetes. Purpose: Close gaps in health literacy, daily routine-building, and family engagement through OT-designed tools and resources. Advocate for integration of OT into multidisciplinary diabetes-care teams, expanding access to holistic self-management support.


Play With Intent: A Community Based-Approach In Promoting Inclusive And Child-Led Engagement With Easterseals Superior California, Margerie Vergara Vinoya Aug 2025

Play With Intent: A Community Based-Approach In Promoting Inclusive And Child-Led Engagement With Easterseals Superior California, Margerie Vergara Vinoya

Occupational Therapy Student Capstones

Neurodiverse children may require additional environmental support to successfully engage, socialize, and adapt due to differences in their sensory systems. However, there’s a lack of inclusive, child-led, and sensory-rich environments that promote meaningful participation and social success.


Assistive Devices For Individuals With Multiple Sclerosis, Maribel Gutierrez Aug 2025

Assistive Devices For Individuals With Multiple Sclerosis, Maribel Gutierrez

Occupational Therapy Student Capstones

An epidemiology survey reported a prevalence of 2.8 million individuals diagnosed with multiple sclerosis (MS) in the year of 2020. In Northern California the prevalence of MS has increased with an estimated 288 cases per 100,000 individuals. Studies report less than 40% of individuals with MS have used occupational therapy services, and when they do, it is frequently in reaction to more severe symptoms than taking preventative measures.


Implications Of Occupational Therapy In Veterans Returning And Reintegrating Into Higher Education, Michael Siyluy Aug 2025

Implications Of Occupational Therapy In Veterans Returning And Reintegrating Into Higher Education, Michael Siyluy

Occupational Therapy Student Capstones

There is the need to expand the resources and support in the student veteran population for return and reintegration in higher education.


Promoting Effective Dental Care For Individuals With Autism Spectrum Disorder, Trina Hoang Aug 2025

Promoting Effective Dental Care For Individuals With Autism Spectrum Disorder, Trina Hoang

Occupational Therapy Student Capstones

Problem/Purpose: Increase awareness of the challenges that individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder face at the dental office. Advocating for the role of Occupational Therapy (OT) in dental care. Bridging communication between OT and dentistry.