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Full-Text Articles in Occupational Therapy
Occupational Therapy Practitioners’ Perspectives On Pain Management Following Spinal Cord Injury, Helen Saul
Occupational Therapy Practitioners’ Perspectives On Pain Management Following Spinal Cord Injury, Helen Saul
Occupational Therapy Doctoral Student Capstone Posters
This capstone was done in collaboration with MetroHealth Rehabilitation Institute and Cleveland State University. This qualitative study explored the role of occupational therapy in pain management for individuals with spinal cord injuries. The specific strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats of the profession were evaluated to enhance service delivery.
Life Skills And Young Adults With Intellectual And Developmental Disabilities, Kara Stults
Life Skills And Young Adults With Intellectual And Developmental Disabilities, Kara Stults
Occupational Therapy Doctoral Student Capstone Posters
This capstone included the development and implementation of a 5-week life skills program for adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities at Beyond the Challenge. This program focused on improving self-determination and life skills for these adults to increase independence in their daily life.
Resiliency Program Implementation On Children With Chronic Pain And Caregivers, Madison Palmer
Resiliency Program Implementation On Children With Chronic Pain And Caregivers, Madison Palmer
Occupational Therapy Doctoral Student Capstone Posters
This capstone included the implementation of an 8-week resiliency-building program for children with chronic pain and their caregivers. This program provided the children and caregivers with education on mindfulness, coping strategies, and social support to overcome challenges they experience to promote resiliency while improving their overall quality of life.
Occupational Therapy In The U.S. Criminal Justice System: Assessing Leisure Engagement And Parental Roles Within The Criminal Justice Setting, Kelly Dezsi
Occupational Therapy Doctoral Student Capstone Posters
In collaboration with Northeast Reintegration Center, this capstone examined the effects of leisure engagement on nurturing relationships between incarcerated mothers and their children. Furthermore, it advocated for occupational therapy services in the criminal justice setting by identifying critical needs and educating incarcerated women on the importance of engaging in healthy leisure activities to enhance their parental roles.
Promoting Positive Maternal Mental Health: Co-Occupational Education, Engagement, And Empowerment In The Perinatal Period, Elyse Mueller
Promoting Positive Maternal Mental Health: Co-Occupational Education, Engagement, And Empowerment In The Perinatal Period, Elyse Mueller
Occupational Therapy Doctoral Student Capstone Posters
This capstone, which took place at University Hospital’s Neonatal Intensive Care Unit, focused on enhancing maternal well-being and the maternal/infant dyad. This was promoted and advocated for through telehealth sessions for perinatal individuals and by increasing the awareness and practice of impactful co-occupations within the hospital’s NICU.
Addressing Burnout Among Caregivers Of People With Spinal Cord Injury, Rachael Vance
Addressing Burnout Among Caregivers Of People With Spinal Cord Injury, Rachael Vance
Occupational Therapy Doctoral Student Capstone Posters
This capstone, completed at Louis Stokes Cleveland Veterans Affairs Medical Center, involved the implementation of a 6-week occupational therapy program to address the mental health needs of veterans with spinal cord injury. As part of this program, a needs assessment was conducted to explore the mental health needs of their caregivers. Findings of the program and needs assessment were presented to an interdisciplinary team.
Occupational Therapy Interventions For Patients With Substance Use Disorders: A Practitioner Guide, Mary Barrett
Occupational Therapy Interventions For Patients With Substance Use Disorders: A Practitioner Guide, Mary Barrett
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Occupational therapy interventions for treating clients with substance use disorders. 10 modules which include a section for education, skills instruction, therapeutic activities, goal setting, and assessment tools. The areas included are coping mechanisms, health management, medication management, mental health, occupational engagement, pain management, sleep hygiene, stress management, time management, and work readiness. This project was completed as part of a capstone project at Cleveland State University by an occupational therapy doctoral student.
Modification Of The Comfortable Cafeteria Program To Foster The Inclusion Of Students With Disabilities, Abigail Barnette
Modification Of The Comfortable Cafeteria Program To Foster The Inclusion Of Students With Disabilities, Abigail Barnette
Occupational Therapy Doctoral Student Capstone Posters
The purpose of this capstone was to design and implement a modified lunch program that fits the distinct needs of students with low-incidence disabilities within Cleveland Metropolitan School District. The final product included modified lesson plans and materials that will guide future implementations.
How Programing And The Enviorment Impact Occupation Participation With Individuals Living On A Secured Unit, Courtney Gast
How Programing And The Enviorment Impact Occupation Participation With Individuals Living On A Secured Unit, Courtney Gast
Occupational Therapy Doctoral Student Capstone Posters
This Capstone was completed at Crestmont North in Lakewood. Modifications to the enviorment and activities program increased purpose and meaningful participation for older adult residents 55 years and older living within a secured unit. A written guide was developed for the activities staff with resources to enhance the care of older adults
Occupational Therapy For Adults With Intellectual And Developmental Disabilities, Clarice Aquila
Occupational Therapy For Adults With Intellectual And Developmental Disabilities, Clarice Aquila
Occupational Therapy Doctoral Student Capstone Posters
This capstone was completed at Cleveland State University as a point of outreach to various organizations in Northeast Ohio to determine the gaps in services for adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Occupational therapy services within this population have been promoted to various organizations.
Sensory Map Of Local Zoo: A Capstone Project, Felicity Elsaesser
Sensory Map Of Local Zoo: A Capstone Project, Felicity Elsaesser
Occupational Therapy Doctoral Student Capstone Posters
This capstone was conducted at the Cleveland Zoo in partnership with Cleveland State University. An accessible map was created to allow individuals with sensory sensitivities to enjoy this large, outdoor space. The final outcome was an increase in the accessibility and inclusivity at the zoo.
Assessment Tool For Pet Ownership In The Older Adult Population (Poat), Eva Petrik
Assessment Tool For Pet Ownership In The Older Adult Population (Poat), Eva Petrik
Occupational Therapy Doctoral Student Capstone Posters
Having a pet can be a meaningful occupation that promotes healthy aging. Many older adults may have difficulty taking care of pets. This capstone focused on the development of an assessment tool to evaluate the challenges of pet ownership for older adults and identify supports needed to maintain pet ownership.
Mental Health Promotion In Occupational Therapy, Taylor Frazee
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.
Online Stress Management Resources In Higher Education: A Pilot Study, Diana Leonardo
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.
Improving Children's Mental Health Through Outdoor Recreation, Hannah Presot
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.
Life Skills Program For Refugees, Diana Hasan
Life Skills Program For Refugees, Diana Hasan
Occupational Therapy Doctoral Student Capstone Posters
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.
Occupational Therapy’S Role In Using Video Games As An Exercise Modality For Community Dwelling Older Adults, Sara Janosik
Occupational Therapy’S Role In Using Video Games As An Exercise Modality For Community Dwelling Older Adults, Sara Janosik
Occupational Therapy Doctoral Student Capstone Posters
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.
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.
Parkinson’S Disease And Occupation Focused Wellbeing, Ashley Adamczewski
Parkinson’S Disease And Occupation Focused Wellbeing, Ashley Adamczewski
Occupational Therapy Doctoral Student Capstone Posters
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.
The Need For Occupational Therapy On Campus, Emma Wagner
The Need For Occupational Therapy On Campus, Emma Wagner
Occupational Therapy Doctoral Student Capstone Posters
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.
Improving The Delivery Of Developmental Care In The Nicu: A Focus On Co-Occupational Engagement, Christina Martella
Improving The Delivery Of Developmental Care In The Nicu: A Focus On Co-Occupational Engagement, Christina Martella
Occupational Therapy Doctoral Student Capstone Posters
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.
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.
Occupational Therapy's Value In A Campus Support Program For Former Foster Youth, Autumn Blatt
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.
Community Safe Space For Individuals Impacted By The Opioid Epidemic, Lindsay Haywood
Community Safe Space For Individuals Impacted By The Opioid Epidemic, Lindsay Haywood
Occupational Therapy Doctoral Student Capstone Posters
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.
Occupational Therapy Within The Senior Community: Low Vision's Influence On Social Participation, Erin Difranco
Occupational Therapy Within The Senior Community: Low Vision's Influence On Social Participation, Erin Difranco
Occupational Therapy Doctoral Student Capstone Posters
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.
Implementing A Health And Nutrition Program In Schools To Promote Healthy Lifestyle Choices, Justine Anderson
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.
Sensory Processing Versus Behaviors In Preschool-Aged Students, Megan Brugnone
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.
Training Program For First Responders On Autism Spectrum Disorder, Danielle Giles
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.
Well Mind, Well Life: A Mental Wellness Program For Lgbtq Young Adults, Michelle Casey
Well Mind, Well Life: A Mental Wellness Program For Lgbtq Young Adults, Michelle Casey
Occupational Therapy Doctoral Student Capstone Posters
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.
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..