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Hiking For All: An Adaptive Hiking Program For Disabled Individuals, Anna Grigg
Hiking For All: An Adaptive Hiking Program For Disabled Individuals, Anna Grigg
Occupational Therapy Doctoral Capstones
Hiking is a valued activity in the lives of many people. Possessing or acquiring a disability should not prevent or limit someone from participating in hiking; however, many disabled individuals will avoid hiking due to the lack of hiking trails that are accessible to them or the lack of adaptive hiking skills that they have. The purpose of the Doctoral Capstone project was to promote occupational engagement in hiking for disabled individuals, advocate for increased access to hiking resources and information, and facilitate safety during adaptive hiking.
Epilepsy Simulation: Educating Occupational Therapy Students On Epilepsy And Community Resources, Cambria Grissom Tolar
Epilepsy Simulation: Educating Occupational Therapy Students On Epilepsy And Community Resources, Cambria Grissom Tolar
Occupational Therapy Doctoral Capstones
Epilepsy is the fourth most common neurological disorder, affecting every 1 in 26 individuals during their lifetime. Individuals with epilepsy frequently experience barriers to employment, transportation, healthcare access, social participation, and more that influences occupational participation and quality of life. Despite the fact these factors fall under occupational therapy’s role and scope, many OT students do not receive adequate education about epilepsy, how to treat someone with epilepsy, and how to navigate community resources. The purpose of this doctoral capstone project was to develop and implement an epilepsy simulation that allows OT students to experience the everyday challenges faced by …
Sipping With A Purpose: Empowering Adults Of All Abilities Through Job Training And Work Skills While Enhancing Social Participation, Shelby Russell
Sipping With A Purpose: Empowering Adults Of All Abilities Through Job Training And Work Skills While Enhancing Social Participation, Shelby Russell
Occupational Therapy Doctoral Capstones
The "Sipping with a Purpose" doctoral capstone project addresses an urgent societal need by bridging the employment gap for adults with IDD, a demographic experiencing an over 80% unemployment rate. Out of 41 local day center participants at The Learning Center (TLC) in Northeast Arkansas, only four are currently employed. This reveals a critical deficit in opportunities for local adults to build the work skills, independence, and self esteem that they desire far beyond a paycheck. To address primary employment barriers such as a lack of vocational skills and fears about disability benefit loss, this functional business provides simulated and …
Beyond The Birth: An Occupational Therapy Approach To Postpartum Support And Advocacy, Ashlei Aweis
Beyond The Birth: An Occupational Therapy Approach To Postpartum Support And Advocacy, Ashlei Aweis
Occupational Therapy Doctoral Capstones
The purpose of this capstone was to address identified gaps in maternal healthcare through the development of three occupational therapy resources: a postpartum wellness workshop, the Occupational Balance Screening Tool, and the “It’s Beyond Birth” educational podcast series. Together, these deliverables were designed to promote maternal health education, support occupational balance, and provide practical strategies that help mothers successfully navigate the transition into motherhood.
Advocating For Access: Empowering Children With Disabilities Through Meaningful Connections To Durable Medical Equipment (Dme), Maddyson Lamb
Advocating For Access: Empowering Children With Disabilities Through Meaningful Connections To Durable Medical Equipment (Dme), Maddyson Lamb
Occupational Therapy Doctoral Capstones
Access to appropriate DME is vital; without it, children face severe occupational deprivation – the prolonged restriction from participating in meaningful daily activities. Furthermore, when families struggle to secure equipment due to high costs, it deepens the occupational deprivation across the entire family. Ultimately, managing these ongoing needs along a continuum is crucial to long-term health. However, families frequently face severe funding delays and systemic barriers when trying to acquire these vital resources. The purpose of the doctoral capstone was to utilize the PEO model to identify environmental restrictions and advocate for the necessary DME by having developed a multifaceted …
Melodies & Memories: An Occupational Therapy-Based Music Program For Individuals With Dementia, Adrianna Mcentire
Melodies & Memories: An Occupational Therapy-Based Music Program For Individuals With Dementia, Adrianna Mcentire
Occupational Therapy Doctoral Capstones
The purpose of the doctoral capstone experience was to develop and implement Melodies & Memories to use music interventions to improve quality of life, social participation, cognitive functioning, emotional and behavioral regulation, and physical functioning while providing personalized, client centered care through the use of music.
Empowering Middle School Students Through A Life Skills Enrichment Program, Kaitlyn Peavy
Empowering Middle School Students Through A Life Skills Enrichment Program, Kaitlyn Peavy
Occupational Therapy Doctoral Capstones
Occupational therapy practitioners are uniquely positioned to support this development through occupation-based opportunities that foster meaningful participation and functional independence. The purpose of the doctoral capstone project was to develop an evidence-informed, occupation-based life skills enrichment program that promotes independence, occupational participation, and future readiness for middle school students through structured, hands-on learning experiences.
Occupational Therapy's Role In Burn Rehabilitation, Hallie Poff
Occupational Therapy's Role In Burn Rehabilitation, Hallie Poff
Occupational Therapy Doctoral Capstones
Current literature identifies the need for enhanced burn-specific competencies and standardized, patient-friendly discharge resources to improve long-term functional outcomes and occupational participation beyond the hospital setting. Together, these findings highlight the need to advance burn-specific clinical skills while improving the consistency and accessibility of patient resources and education.
Cultivating Participation: Developing An Evidence-Based Farm-Based Sensory Integration Protocol For A Pediatric Occupational Therapy Clinic, Katelyn Childers
Cultivating Participation: Developing An Evidence-Based Farm-Based Sensory Integration Protocol For A Pediatric Occupational Therapy Clinic, Katelyn Childers
Occupational Therapy Doctoral Capstones
The purpose of this doctoral capstone project was to develop a comprehensive, evidence-informed farm-based sensory integration framework that translates current evidence into practical clinical resources to support therapist education, caregiver engagement, and consistent implementation of occupation centered intervention at Zion Therapy Services.
Sibstars: Empowering Siblings Through Support, Education, And Advocacy, Abbey Edrington
Sibstars: Empowering Siblings Through Support, Education, And Advocacy, Abbey Edrington
Occupational Therapy Doctoral Capstones
A primary needs assessment conducted through parent and sibling surveys supports these findings and identifies concerns related to anxiety, peer difficulties, uncertainty regarding future caregiving roles, and limited access to sibling-specific support services. Findings additionally reveal discrepancies between parent perceptions and sibling-reported experiences, highlighting the need for increased family awareness and sibling-focused interventions. Therefore, the purpose of the Doctoral Capstone Project was to develop and implement SibStars, a community based sibling support and education program designed to promote peer connection, coping skills, self-advocacy, emotional wellness, and occupational participation among siblings of individuals with IDD through family-centered, occupation based approaches.
Addressing Pediatric Executive Function Through Nature-Based Occupational Therapy In Central Ohio, Morgan Mahan
Addressing Pediatric Executive Function Through Nature-Based Occupational Therapy In Central Ohio, Morgan Mahan
Occupational Therapy Doctoral Capstones
Outdoor settings present unpredictable challenges that require children to simultaneously use inhibitory control, working memory, and cognitive flexibility in ways that mirror real-world contexts. This continuous adaptation to changing environmental demands supports the generalization of skills across settings. Despite this potential, no nature-based pediatric occupational therapy program previously existed to effectively address executive function deficits. To address this gap, the Nature Explorers Program was developed, consisting of a theoretical foundation and practical application. The Nature-Based Executive Function Frame of Reference (NBEF) was developed to guide the assessment and treatment of executive function within a nature-based setting, and the Nature Explorers …
Meeting The Needs Of Individuals With Avoidant/Restrictive Food Intake Disorder Through Occupational Therapy, Tianna Matthews
Meeting The Needs Of Individuals With Avoidant/Restrictive Food Intake Disorder Through Occupational Therapy, Tianna Matthews
Occupational Therapy Doctoral Capstones
Avoidant/Restrictive Food Intake Disorder (ARFID) is a relatively new and complex disorder that results in a significant impact on one’s overall health, well-being, and quality of life. The research study was designed to address practitioner knowledge and confidence gaps as they relate to ARFID care by assessing whether an educational in-service could increase pediatric healthcare practitioners’ knowledge of ARFID, confidence with treating ARFID, and their understanding of OT’s role on an interdisciplinary ARFID team.
Building Bridges: A Culturally Inclusive, Education-Based Program For A Pediatric Outpatient Therapy Clinic, Sarah Morgan
Building Bridges: A Culturally Inclusive, Education-Based Program For A Pediatric Outpatient Therapy Clinic, Sarah Morgan
Occupational Therapy Doctoral Capstones
The purpose of the Doctoral Capstone Project is to develop and implement a culturally inclusive, education-based program, to address current gaps in pediatric outpatient occupational therapy and to allow the population to overcome challenges inhibiting their occupational adaptation and occupational fulfillment.
Mindful Music Lessons: Exploring Emotions Through The Creation Of Music, Shelton Jones
Mindful Music Lessons: Exploring Emotions Through The Creation Of Music, Shelton Jones
Occupational Therapy Doctoral Capstones
Despite research categorizing mental health and occupational therapy as emerging, many intervention techniques from CBT principles remain applicable and fall within the scope of OT. The purpose of the Doctoral Capstone Project was to develop a healthy coping strategy by implementing a music-based therapeutic program that promotes symptom management, emotional regulation, social participation, and overall health and wellness among military service members
Development Of An Ergonomic Education Program At The Nestlé Usa Production Facility In Nea, Virginia Smith
Development Of An Ergonomic Education Program At The Nestlé Usa Production Facility In Nea, Virginia Smith
Occupational Therapy Doctoral Capstones
A review of the literature, needs assessment findings, and collaboration with site stakeholders identified opportunities to strengthen ergonomics education, improve occupational health literacy, and support a more comprehensive approach to workplace ergonomics through the development of evidence-based resources. The purpose of the doctoral capstone project was to develop the Nestlé Ergonomics Program by applying the Person-Environment-Occupation (PEO) Model to create evidence-based ergonomic resources that increase workplace ergonomics education, promote occupational health literacy, and reduce the risk of work-related musculoskeletal disorders among employees at the Nestlé USA Production Facility in Jonesboro, Arkansas.
Fostering Development Through Participation In A Gymnastics-Based Occupational Therapy Program, Alex Theisen
Fostering Development Through Participation In A Gymnastics-Based Occupational Therapy Program, Alex Theisen
Occupational Therapy Doctoral Capstones
The purpose of implementing a gymnastics-based OT program is to incorporate gymnastics-based movement into interventions that support and enhance each client’s progress toward their unique OT goals, address deficits affecting occupational performance, and increase participation through play-based interventions. The purpose of the doctoral capstone project is to expand knowledge of population needs to develop and facilitate the implementation of a gymnastics-based pediatric occupational therapy program that will promote participation and safety while meeting the individual needs of clients.
Enhancing A Trauma-Informed Reintegration Framework Through Occupation-Based Program Development For Adolescent Survivors Of Human Trafficking In Northeast Arkansas, Faith Welch
Occupational Therapy Doctoral Capstones
The purpose of the doctoral capstone was to enhance Hope Found's existing trauma informed reintegration framework through the development of an occupation-based framework. The enhanced framework focused on integrating developmentally responsive intervention planning, educational programming, implementation guidance, resource organization, documentation recommendations, and outcome measurement strategies to strengthen trauma-informed service delivery and support community reintegration for adolescent survivors of human trafficking and exploitation.
Advancing Postpartum Mental Health Services At White River Health, Hannah Crowl
Advancing Postpartum Mental Health Services At White River Health, Hannah Crowl
Occupational Therapy Doctoral Capstones
This doctoral capstone project focused on addressing gaps in postpartum mental health care by developing two complementary resources: a comprehensive mental health assessment tool (Maternal Occupational Mental Health Assessment - MOMHA) and an educational manual, both grounded in CBT principles and framed within the Occupational Therapy Practice Framework, 4th edition (OTPF-4).
Structured Physical Activity In A Preschool, Rachel Heard
Structured Physical Activity In A Preschool, Rachel Heard
Occupational Therapy Doctoral Capstones
The Doctoral Capstone Project consists of creating program resources to implement structured physical activity in a preschool setting. The resources consist of a program manual and Pre-K activity toolkit. Each activity offers age-appropriate physical, cognitive, emotional, and social development, promoting the child’s overall growth. Each deliverable incorporates the Occupational Adaptation Theory by providing modifications in order to allow each child to reach relative mastery based on their abilities.
Wildly Inclusive: A Sensory Inclusive Initiative At The Memphis Zoo, Brianna Jernigan
Wildly Inclusive: A Sensory Inclusive Initiative At The Memphis Zoo, Brianna Jernigan
Occupational Therapy Doctoral Capstones
The purpose of this doctoral capstone project is to address the need by applying occupational therapy principles to advance sensory inclusivity at the Memphis Zoo. Through the Wildly Inclusive program, efforts were created to foster a more supportive environment, encouraging meaningful participation and improving the quality of life for individuals with sensory processing differences.
Enhancing Accessibility Awareness In Arkansas State Parks, Kathryn Jones
Enhancing Accessibility Awareness In Arkansas State Parks, Kathryn Jones
Occupational Therapy Doctoral Capstones
The project caption focuses on conducting in-depth environmental assessments of natural and man-made structures within all Arkansas State Parks to identify potential areas of success or barrier for individuals with disabilities interested in visiting the state parks.
Occupational Therapy’S Role In Farm-Based Therapy, Casey Mcnair
Occupational Therapy’S Role In Farm-Based Therapy, Casey Mcnair
Occupational Therapy Doctoral Capstones
Farm-based therapy can be a beneficial intervention for occupational therapists to utilize in practice, promoting client outcomes. Skills can be further developed within the pediatric population through occupations such as social participation, education, play, and leisure, utilizing farm-based therapy.
Fostering Holistic Practice In The Outpatient Setting With Upper Extremity Impairment, Montanna Tapper
Fostering Holistic Practice In The Outpatient Setting With Upper Extremity Impairment, Montanna Tapper
Occupational Therapy Doctoral Capstones
The purpose of the doctoral capstone project is to develop a program that improves psychosocial challenges faced by clients with upper extremity injuries or conditions. The program is designed to be implemented by occupational therapists in the outpatient setting and aims to increase holistic practice with this population by broadening focus past the physical impairment by addressing psychosocial factors.
Occupational Therapy For Older Adults Grieving Non-Death Loss, Zoe Sloas
Occupational Therapy For Older Adults Grieving Non-Death Loss, Zoe Sloas
Occupational Therapy Doctoral Capstones
An occupation-based grief support group was developed through literature review, enhancing therapeutic skills, and inter and intra professional collaboration through employing grief-specific occupational therapy interventions with the older adult population.
Occupation-Based Hand Therapy Protocols Program, Logan Gilbertson
Occupation-Based Hand Therapy Protocols Program, Logan Gilbertson
Occupational Therapy Doctoral Capstones
The Doctoral Capstone Project consists of creating an Occupation-based Hand Therapy Program that consists of site - specific common upper extremity injury descriptions, surgeon biomechanical protocols, benefits of the types of treatments and modalities, and occupation-based home exercise programs. The program will help therapists provide occupation-based treatments and home exercise programs to improve their clients’ occupational outcomes while also meeting the surgeon’s biomechanical outcomes.
Bridge & Bloom: Empowering Adults With Intellectual Disabilities Through Activities Day Camp, Peyton Summers
Bridge & Bloom: Empowering Adults With Intellectual Disabilities Through Activities Day Camp, Peyton Summers
Occupational Therapy Doctoral Capstones
The Doctoral Capstone Project consist of developing a six-week day camp, available one day a week, for adults with intellectual disabilities residing in local group homes, ICFs, and family homes. Through the development of Bridge & Bloom Summer Day Camp, participants were provided the opportunity to engage in enriching and meaningful activities, showcasing various avenues of hobbies, leisure activities, and leadership, vocational, and social-emotional skills. The goal of this Doctoral Capstone Project was to empower every participant through engaging, hands-on experiences that celebrate individual differences and help foster a sense of purpose.
Tackling Concussions: Occupational Therapy’S Role In Concussion Care, Skylar Campbell Wilkins
Tackling Concussions: Occupational Therapy’S Role In Concussion Care, Skylar Campbell Wilkins
Occupational Therapy Doctoral Capstones
The purpose of the Doctoral Capstone Project is to identify and advocate for occupational therapy’s role in concussion care and support its inclusion in multidisciplinary treatment. This was achieved through collaboration with other professionals, evidence-based research, identifying the needs of teenage athletes during recovery, and demonstrating OT’s value in concussion management.
Restoring Connection: Promoting Social Participation & Mental Wellness In A Rural Assisted Living Facility, Madison Rogo
Restoring Connection: Promoting Social Participation & Mental Wellness In A Rural Assisted Living Facility, Madison Rogo
Occupational Therapy Doctoral Capstones
The Doctoral Capstone Project highlights the important role of occupational therapy in addressing emotional well-being and promoting occupational justice within rural assisted living facilities.
Reaching For More: Advancing Holistic Ot In An Outpatient Therapy Facility, Libby Hembrey
Reaching For More: Advancing Holistic Ot In An Outpatient Therapy Facility, Libby Hembrey
Occupational Therapy Doctoral Capstones
The purpose of the Doctoral Capstone Project was to explore and enhance the integration of occupation-based interventions (OBIs) in outpatient therapy for individuals recovering from upper extremity injuries. The project aimed to promote more client-centered, meaningful therapy sessions that align with the values and goals of the profession.
Care For The Carer: A Program For Caregivers & Their Loved One, Luke Allen
Care For The Carer: A Program For Caregivers & Their Loved One, Luke Allen
Occupational Therapy Doctoral Capstones
The purpose of the Doctoral Capstone Project is to reduce the burden experienced by dementia caregivers due to unmet physical, mental, and social needs. To meet this objective, CAREpackages with resources pertinent to dementia caregiving, with accompanying Dementia Difficulty educational videos will be delivered to families from low socio-economic backgrounds in the Northeast Arkansas community.