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Occupational Therapy’S Role In Health, Wellness, And Community Engagement In Rural Texas, Maggie Hall

Occupational Therapy Doctorate Capstone Posters

This Applied Leadership Experience (ALE) and Doctoral Capstone was completed at Colston Physical Rehabilitation & Wellness Center in Kingsville, Texas. The primary ACOTE focus areas addressed were advocacy and education. This capstone aimed to explore community perspectives on health and wellness while identifying gaps in health knowledge and access to community resources and streamline acute care evaluations to minimize readmission rates.

A needs assessment was conducted through community health and wellness questionnaires, stakeholder collaboration, and review of local demographic and health data.  Kingsville, TX is a rural community with higher-than-average rates of poverty and obesity. Findings revealed a need for …

I Am God's Masterpiece- Inclusive Vacation Bible School For Adults With Disabilities, Chelsea Lee M. Beverly

Occupational Therapy Doctorate Capstone Posters

A SWOT analysis revealed a substantial need of local events for adults with IDD, therefore, the goal of this capstone project was to host an event promoting inclusivity in rural communities and offering opportunities for meaningful engagement in social participation and leisure activities in diverse populations. I specifically focused on the community impacts of this project, what the needs were for this area, and how this could benefit the community now and in the future. This event was held on June 6, 2026 from 10am-3pm. Participants were offered engagement opportunities through completing crafts, participating in worship, interactive Bible lessons, outdoor …

Improving Fall Prevention In Assisted Living Through Resident Engagement, Staff Education And Environmental Safety Initiatives, Sarah Emmons

Occupational Therapy Doctorate Capstone Posters

My doctoral capstone project and Applied Leadership Experience (ALE) were completed at Parkview Assisted Living in Danville, Kentucky. The project focused on the ACOTE areas of education, program development, clinical practice, and leadership, with the goal of improving resident safety and independence through evidence-based fall prevention initiatives. A needs assessment was completed through staff interviews, resident observations, collaboration with facility leadership, and a review of current literature. Findings identified opportunities to enhance staff education related to fall prevention, dementia-informed communication, purposeful rounding, and environmental safety. To address these needs, I developed and implemented Steady Steps, a weekly occupation-based balance group …

Expanding Access To Age-Typical Social Experiences For Children With Disabilities: Camp Quest, Megan Duffy

Occupational Therapy Doctorate Capstone Posters

The purpose of this capstone project was to expand access to social participation and community integration experiences for children with disabilities in order to address the gap in access when compared with age-level peers. In order to accomplish this, I developed and administered summer camp programming in partnership with Easterseals Crossroads (ESC), a nonprofit organization that serves individuals with disabilities across the lifespan. In collaboration with a multitude of clinicians, students, topic experts, and organizational members of ESC, I developed camp programming and staff training for Camp QUEST. Following program development, I coordinated and guided the counselors, clinicians, volunteers, students, …

Pre-Writing/Writing Program Development For Elementary School Children With An Emphasis On Sensory Integration, Kayla A. Bingham

Occupational Therapy Doctorate Capstone Posters

For my Capstone project and Applied Leadership Experience I focused on the importance of handwriting in elementary school children. So, the practice setting I chose to complete my project at was three elementary schools in Petoskey, Michigan. Also, my primary ACOTE focus area for this specific project was program development.

The goals of my capstone includes: Gathering present information (research, work samples, and classroom observation) of pre-writing skills, hand writing skills, and sensory implications of handwriting for students with ASD/SPD, analyze observation notes to target identified factors that are contributing to difficulties in handwriting in students, develop pre-writing skills interventions …

Understanding The Role Of Occupational Therapy In Hospice Care: A Needs Assessment And Advocacy Project, Keeton Thornsberry

Occupational Therapy Doctorate Capstone Posters

This advocacy and education capstone project used a needs assessment questionnaire and literature review to evaluate perceptions of occupational therapy in hospice care. Findings guided the development of educational resources aimed at increasing awareness, supporting appropriate referrals, and promoting occupational therapy as an integral member of the hospice interdisciplinary team.

The Development And Implementation Of A Music-Based Engagement Toolkit To Support Occupations In Long-Term Care Settings, Clay Rains

Occupational Therapy Doctorate Capstone Posters

This doctoral capstone project, completed as part of the Occupational Therapy Doctorate program, focused on developing, implementing, and evaluating an evidence-based Music-Based Engagement Toolkit to support occupational therapy practitioners working with older adults in long-term care. The Applied Leadership Experience (ALE) was completed at Morning Pointe Senior Living, serving residents with dementia, Parkinson's disease, mild cognitive impairment, and age-related functional decline. The project emphasized the ACOTE focus areas of clinical practice, program development, leadership, and evidence-based practice.

The primary objectives were to create an evidence-based toolkit, implement individualized music interventions during occupational therapy sessions, and evaluate their impact on occupational …

Accessibility And Inclusion Within Girl Scouts, Morgan N. Minter

Occupational Therapy Doctorate Capstone Posters

My 14-week doctoral capstone and Applied Leadership Experience (ALE) was completed with the Girl Scouts of Kentucky’s Wilderness Road Council. Focusing on Program Development and Advocacy, the project aimed to increase accessibility and inclusion through occupational therapy-informed resources and leader education. A literature review and needs assessment identified a need for practical accessibility resources within Girl Scout programming. Drawing on my experience as both a former Girl Scout and occupational therapy student, I recognized opportunities to better support neurodivergent youth and youth with disabilities through evidence-based, inclusive practices. Using evidence review, program observation, and collaboration, I completed an accessibility assessment …

First Responders' Best Friends: A Mental Health And Trauma-Informed Care Program For First Responders, Jordan Postiglione

Entry Level Occupational Therapy Doctoral Capstone Projects Class of 2026

First responders experience consistent exposure to traumatic events in their day-to-day profession, placing them at increased risk for mental health challenges, including stress, burnout, anxiety, depression, and post-traumatic stress disorder.  The First Responder’s Best Friends doctoral capstone quality improvement project aimed to increase mental health and well-being in first responders as well as to bring awareness to the importance of mental health and the impact of trauma.  The capstone project consisted of three different areas of focus: program development and implementation, advocacy, and clinical practice skills.  Program development and implementation was a 12-week mental health program at the Kingston Fire …

Impact Of Fast Track On Emergency Department Length Of Stay, Kayce Carrick Bsn, Rn, Kelsey Richmond Rn, Stacy Duncan Rn

Nurse Residency Posters

Facilitator: Melissa Harper, BSN, RN

OhioHealth O'Bleness Hospital

Impact Of Exercise And Cognitive Behavioral Therapy On Anxiety And Depression, Ranjita Subedi, Rachel Affeldt, Abigail Bentley, Gavin Gump, Madison Mitchell, Taylor Rodgers, Bayley Mullins, Libbie Woodland, Sophia Rubenkoenig

Nurse Residency Posters

OhioHealth Grant Medical Center

Hands-Free Tech For Fall Prevention, Sierra Dixon Rn, Jessica Gillam Rn, Bryan Hatheway Rn, Taightam Hicks Bsn, Rn, Kelsey Tignor Bsn, Rn, Hailie Tomsik Rn, Jeremiah Waworoendeng Rn

Nurse Residency Posters

Facilitator: Kasey Gillen, MHA, BSN, RN, NPD-BC

OhioHealth Mansfield Hospital

Impact Of Intentional Leadership Styles On Staff Nurse Satisfaction And Retention, Monica Patrick Rn, Camie Mitchell Rn, Amelia Kennedy Rn, Rachel Geiger Rn, Zachary Foster Rn, Katherine Leahy Rn

Nurse Residency Posters

Facilitator: Tess Wagner, BSN, RN

OhioHealth Riverside Methodist Hospital

Utilizing Free Blood Pressure Cuffs To Address Sdoh Barriers In Patient With Uncontrolled Hypertension, Alysse Lalonde, Taylor Carter, Meredith Lewis, Jennifer Clem

UAB Huntsville Research Day - All Presentations

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Complication Profiles In Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement: Natural Language Processing Analysis Of 56,806 Fda Maude Adverse Event Reports (2012–2025), Bipul Mainali, Nicolas Pope

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Comprehensive Assessment Of Lived Experience And Burnout In Caregivers Of Transitioning Young Adults With Childhood Medical Complexity In Alabama: A Mixed Methods Approach, Raksha Ramdas, Betsy Hopson, Carlie Stein Somerville

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Analyzing Geographic Distribution And Distressed Community Index Trends In Black Dermatologists Of The Southeast United States, Laci Turner, Charlotte Mcrae, Michael Anderson, Lamario Williams, Tiffany Mayo

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Low Uptake, High Stakes: Late Metastatic Recurrance Of Ewing Sarcoma, R Jake Beede, Roger Smalligan, Belinda Maples, David Bramm

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A Transport Problem: Unraveling Allan–Herndon–Dudley Syndrome, Durell King, Leen Matalka, Hussein D. Abdul-Latif, Roger Smalligan

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Spontaneous Vs. Secondary Cerebrospinal Fluid Leaks: A Single-Center Retrospective Analysis, Charis C. Hodges, Erika M. Walsh

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Sexual And Vaginal Health Priorities For Transgender Men: Perspectives From Patients In The Us Deep South, Kelsey Hornbuckle, Z Alexandra Sherman, Kevin Boutwell, Alexis R. Long, Adrien Terry, Jay Wall, Bulent Turan, Asa E. Radix, Christina A. Muzny, D Scott Batey, Olivia T. Van Gerwen

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Access To Primary Care In Alabama: Understanding Numbers To Drive Change, Caleb Lennox, Kyle Siegrist, Heather Crow

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Feasibility And Acceptability Of A Culturally Competent Digital Maternal Mental Health Intervention In Birmingham, Alabama, Nina Orihuela, Quincy Wilson, Gracie Haley, Layo George, Holly Horan

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The Benefits Of Simwars In Second Year Medical Education, Daniel Patton, Peter Anthony, Lee Reagan, Todd Peterson

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Impact Of Adiposity Levels On Chemotherapeutic Response In Breast Cancer: A Literature Review, Ahmed Qaedi, Tiffany Schwasinger-Schmidt

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Healthcare Experiences Among Families Of Individuals With Neurodevelopmental Disabilities Receiving Transition Care, Raksha Ramdas, Betsy Hopson, Carlie Somerville

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Prehospital Time Disparities For Rural Patients: Analysis Of Dekalb County, Al, Lee Reagan, David Bramm

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Finger Injuries In Gi And No-Gi Jiu Jitsu, Adam Tickal, Alexis Rutland, Harrison Spivey, Caleb Berta, Melissa Robinson, Ronit Wollstein

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Impact Of A Community-Based Dermatology Education Program On Cosmetologist Confidence And Accuracy, Laci Turner, Charlotte Mcrae, Mallory Von Lotten, Tiffany Mayo

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Medical Student Perceptions Of Dermatology On Social Media: Implications For Specialty Interest And Representation, Laci Turner, Charlotte Mcrae, Michael Anderson, Courtney Swain, Lauren Kole

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