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Life History Of Michael Nelson Mot, Otr/L, Krista Steinbeisser, Mackenzie Meidinger

Oral History Posters

Purpose: This life history report is one of 31 life history interviews, which are a part of a larger project, Life History of Individuals Who Have Been Influential in Developing Occupational Therapy (OT) in North Dakota and Wyoming. The purpose of this project is to gather information through life histories of individuals who have been influential in developing practice. It is anticipated that the life history process will be a powerful way to gather this information. This study is intended to provide current and future generations of occupation therapists a view of history and how occupational therapy practice has evolved …

Evolution Of Occupational Therapy Practice: Life History Of Christina Frank, Otr/L, Paige Mccullough, Mimi Yunker

Oral History Student Papers

The purpose of this project is to gather information about the history and evolution of occupational therapy(OT) practice through the life history of many influential individuals, including Christina Frank. The aim of this study is to provide more knowledge for current occupational therapists about the history of OT and how it has changed over time. Christina Frank was selected through purposive sampling. A semi-structured interview was conducted where OT students transcribed, coded, categorized, and created themes from the information from the interview. The OT students gathered a final assertion summarizing the findings: life as an occupational therapist for Christina Frank …

Evolution Of Occupational Therapy Practice: Life History Of Sue Morrison, Ashton Hudspeth, Colton Peltier

Oral History Student Papers

This qualitative study gathered information regarding the evolution of occupational therapy in North Dakota and Wyoming. Its purpose was to provide a view of what practice looked like from the beginning of Sue Morrison’s occupational therapy career until now by uncovering her life history. She has played an influential role in pediatric occupational therapy in Wyoming. The goal of this study was to provide more knowledge for current occupational therapists about the history of occupational therapy and how it has changed over time. This was done by interviewing individuals who have impacted the occupational therapy profession in the states of …

Evolution Of Occupational Therapy Practice: Life History Of Diane Mccormack, Karen Jaspers, Alyssa Turner-Strong

Oral History Student Papers

The purpose of this study was to examine the life and legacy of occupational therapist Diane McCormack. The participant was selected through purposive sampling and was interviewed for an hour and a half via a semi-structured interview. Data was collected via a participant interview and document review. Data was analyzed via coding of the interview transcription. Interview questions were pre-formatted by the project directors. The student researchers had the freedom to edit or add interview questions as deemed necessary after gaining approval from the project directors. Through transcription coding, four categories emerged from initial codes: education, experiences, relationships, and career. …

Evolution Of Occupational Therapy Practice: Life History Of Jan Nelson, Otr/L, Ma, Jessica Anderson, Reghan Boldt

Oral History Posters

The life history of Jan Nelson was one of 31 life history interviews conducted apart of a larger project of Life Histories of Individuals Who Have Been Influential in Developing Occupational Therapy (OT) in North Dakota and Wyoming. The purpose of this Life History is to gather information about the history and evolution of OT practice from individuals like Jan Nelson who have been influential in developing OT in these two states. This study is intended to provide current and future generations of occupational therapists a view of the history and how OT practice has evolved in North Dakota and …

Life History Of Sclinda"Cindy" Janssen, Phd, Otr/L, Courtney Haugen, Olivia Kack

Oral History Posters

This installation is part of a larger qualitative research study entitled Life Histories of Individuals Who Have Been Influential in Developing Occupational Therapy (OT) in North Dakota and Wyoming. Thepurpose of the study is to examine influential and impactful leaders within OT practice and academia. It is anticipated that the current and future members within the OT community will be able to utilize this information to inform themselves about impactful people and occurrences within OT history.

Evolution Of Occupational Therapy Practice: Life History Of Diane Norell, Msw, Otr/L, Caelin Hansen, Jessie Zimmer

Oral History Student Papers

The purpose of this study was to gather information about the history and evolution of occupational therapy (OT) through the life history of Diane Norell, MSW, OTR/L, who has been influential in developing OT through her practice. The researchers conducted a semi-structured, one-and-a-half-hour phone interview with Diane. The interview was audio recorded and transcribed verbatim. The Kawa model was used to guide the research. Data analysis and a document review of Diane’s curriculum vitae (CV) were done to develop codes. From those codes, the categories of personal life, professional life, healthcare, and academia were developed along with corresponding themes and …

Life History Of Jeff Mcmenamy, Otr/L, Jenna Marton, Brittanie Schafer, Myah Vanwormer

Oral History Posters

The life history of Jeff McMenamy was one of 31 life history interviews conducted as apart of a larger project of Life Histories of Individuals Who Have Been Influential in Developing Occupational Therapy (OT) in North Dakota and Wyoming. The purpose of this life history is to gain information on an individual in Wyoming or North Dakota who has been instrumental in developing occupational therapy. The study is intended to provide current and future generations of occupational therapists a view of the history and how OT practice has evolved evolved over time in North Dakota and Wyoming. The life history …

Evolution Of Occupational Therapy Practice: Life History Of Bonnie Setness, Cota, Ashley Malina, Marissa Jahnke

Oral History Posters

The life history of Bonnie Setness in one of 31 life history interviews which are a part of a larger project, Life Histories of Individuals Who Have Been Influenced in Developing Occupational Therapy (OT) in North Dakota and Wyoming. The purpose of the project is to gather information about the history and evolution of occupational therapy (OT) practice in North Dakota and Wyoming through life histories of individuals who have been influential in developing OT in these two states. It is anticipated that the life history process will be a powerful way to gather this information. This study is intended …

Life History Of Janeene C. Sibla, Otd, Otr/L, Sara Anderson, Colter Pettit

Oral History Posters

This life history one of 31 life history interviews which are a part of a larger project, Life Histories of Individuals Who Have Been Influential in Developing Occupational Therapy (OT) in North Dakota and Wyoming. The purpose of the project is to gather information about the history and evolution of occupational therapy (OT) practice in North Dakota and Wyoming through life histories of individuals who have been influential in developing OT in these two states. The interviews were influenced by the Kawa model in that the researchers were looking at the river of Janeene Sibla and looking at parts of …

A Piece Of The Evolution Of Occupational Therapy In North Dakota: Life History Of Rhoda Erhardt, Ms, Otr/L, Faota, Sidney Carlson, Alexis Tyce

Oral History Posters

This life history is one of 29 life history interviews which are a part of a larger project, Life Histories of Individuals Who Have Been Influential in Developing Occupational Therapy in North Dakota and Wyoming. The purpose of the project is to gather information about the history and evolution of OT practice in North Dakota and Wyoming through life histories of individuals who have been influential in developing OT in these two states. It is anticipated that the life history process will be a powerful way to gather this information. By using a life history approach, this study focused on …

Evolution Of Occupational Therapy Practice: Life History Of Amanda Wahlin, Mot, Otr/L, Ramsey Gehring, Summer Miller

Oral History Student Papers

Objective: The purpose of this life history of Amanda Wahlin was to gather information about the history of occupational therapy in North Dakota and Wyoming, and how it has evolved over time.

Methods: A semi-structured 70-minute interview was conducted via Skype. The interview was then coded for categories and themes.

Results: Twelve codes were established leading to three emergent categories

. Values education, and practicing as an occupational therapist were identified as major themes in Amanda’s life. Through the development of these themes, it became clear that Amanda has had a significant and positive impact on her rural community.

Conclusion: …

Evolution Of Occupational Therapy Practice: Life History Of Maggie Butler, Cota, Justine Flattum, Katie Stewart

Oral History Student Papers

Objective: This qualitative life history is part of a larger project that is aimed at gathering information about the history and evolution of occupational therapy in North Dakota and Wyoming. The purpose of this study is to gain a better insight of the influences that Maggie Butler has contributed to the occupational therapy profession.

Method: A semi-structured one hour interview was conducted with the participant and two researchers. The interview was transcribed and data was analyzed to produce codes, categories, themes, and a final assertion.

Results: The predominant categories that emerged from this process were: Path to COTA, Professional Development, …

Evolution Of Occupational Therapy Practice: The Life History Of Tammy Olson, Cota, Noelle Rivard, Kelsey Wehe

Oral History Posters

Purpose

The life history of Tammy Olson was one of 31 life history interviews conducted for a larger project, Life Histories of Individuals Who Have Been Influential in Developing Occupational Therapy (OT) in North Dakota and Wyoming. The purpose of this study is to gather information about the history and evolution of OT practice in North Dakota and Wyoming through life histories of individuals who have been influential in developing OT in these two states. This study will provide current and future generations of occupational therapists and occupational therapy assistants a view of the history and how the profession has …

Evaluation Of Occupational Therapy Practice: Life History Of Gail Bass, Phd, Otr/L, Kyler Peterson, Alisha Roberts

Oral History Posters

The life history of Dr. Gail Bass was one of 31 life history interviews conducted as part of a larger project of Life Histories of Individuals Who have Been Influential in Developing Occupational Therapy (OT) in North Dakota and Wyoming. The purpose of this Life History is to gather information about the evolution and history of OT practice from individuals who have been influential in developing OT. This study is intended to help current and future occupational therapists understand how the career has evolved throughout the existence of the profession. The life history of Dr. Gail Bass is a case …

Evolution Of Practice: Life History Of Jeff Mcmenamy, Jenna Marton, Brittanie Schafer, Myah Vanwormer

Oral History Student Papers

The purpose of this qualitative Life History project is to gather information about the history and evolution of occupational therapy practice in North Dakota and Wyoming through life histories of individuals who have been influential in developing occupational therapy in these two states. A onetime semi-structured interview was conducted with Jeff McMenamy, an occupational therapist in rural Wyoming. The questions were structured from an interview schedule that was provided by the project research directors, which was inspired by the Kawa model. In addition, the questions from the interview schedule were modified by the researchers to ask specific and applicable questions …

Evolution Of Occupational Therapy Practice: Life History Of Janeene Sibla Otd, Otr/L, Sara Anderson, Colter Pettit

Oral History Student Papers

Objective: The purpose of this life history of Janeene Sibla was to provide current and future occupational therapist an overview of her journey as an occupational therapist in North Dakota. This life history also looks at the historical events that influenced the occupational therapy profession and Janeene. This life history was one of 31 done for a course at the University of North Dakota.

Method: The project directors reached out to occupational therapists and certified occupational therapy assistants in North Dakota and Wyoming. Janeene was assigned by the project directors to the researchers. A semi-structured recorded phone interview that lasted …

Evolution Of Occupational Therapy Practice: Life History Of Jan Nelson, Otr/L, Ma, Jessica Anderson, Reghan Boldt

Oral History Student Papers

Objective. The purpose of this qualitative study was to gather information about the history and evolution of occupational therapy (OT) practice, guided by the Kawa Model. The life history of Jan Nelson was one of 31 life history interviews conducted apart of a larger project of Life Histories of Individuals Who Have Been Influential in Developing Occupational Therapy in North Dakota and Wyoming.

Method. An hour and a half semi-structured interview was completed with Jan Nelson and two OT student researchers. From the interview data, the student researchers created themes that were meaningful to Jan Nelson’s life and OT career. …

Evolution Of Occupational Therapy Practice: Life History Of Tammy Olson, Cota, Noelle Rivard, Kelsey Wehe

Oral History Student Papers

The purpose of this qualitative study was to gather information about the history and evolution of occupational therapy (OT) practice in North Dakota and Wyoming through life histories of individuals who have been influential in developing OT in these two states. This study focused on the life history of Tammy Olson, and her involvement and experiences in the evolution of OT practice. A face-to-face semi-standardized interview which lasted approximately one hour, along with the participant’s curriculum vitae (CV), was used to gather information. The interview was transcribed verbatim and analyzed to develop themes that reflected influential events, opportunities, and challenges …

Evolution Of Occupational Therapy Practice: Life History Of Diane Mccormack, Ms, Otr/L, Karen Jaspers, Alyssa Turner-Strong

Oral History Posters

This is one of 31 life history interviews which are part of a larger project, Life Histories of Individuals Who Have Been Influential in Developing Occupational Therapy (OT) in North Dakota and Wyoming. The purpose of this project is to gather information about the history and evolution about occupational therapy (OT) practice in North Dakota and Wyoming through life histories of individuals who have been influential in developing OT in these two states. This study is intended to provide current and future generations of occupational therapists a view of the history and how occupational therapy practice has evolved from its …

Evolution Of Occupational Therapy Practice: Life History Of Sue Hamilton, Cota/L, Karlie Marler, Meagan Flom

Oral History Posters

This life history one of 31 life history interviews which are a part of a larger project, Life Histories of Individuals Who Have Been Influential in Developing Occupational Therapy (OT) in North Dakota and Wyoming, The purpose of the project is to gather information about the history and evolution of occupational therapy (OT) practice in North Dakota and Wyoming through life histories of individuals who have been influential in developing OT in these two states. It is anticipated that the life history process will be a powerful way to gather this information. This study is intended to provide current and …

Life History Of Diane Gunderson, Otr/L, Parker Hoey, Cheyenne Hanson

Oral History Posters

This life history is one of 31 life history interviews which are a part of a larger project, Life Histories of Individuals Who Have Been Influential in Developing Occupational Therapy (OT) in North Dakota and Wyoming. The purpose of the project is to gather information about the history and evolution of occupational therapy (OT) practice in North Dakota and Wyoming through life histories of individuals who have been influential in developing OT in these two states. It is anticipated that the life history process will be a powerful way to gather this information. This study is intended to provide current …

Educational Materials For Implementation Of Cognitive Interventions Across Practice Settings, Ashlyn Grindberg, Nicholas Wahlstrand

Occupational Therapy Capstones

Purpose: The purpose of this project was to develop educational materials for the UND occupational therapy (OT) program to address cognitive strategies for intervention across populations.

Methods: A literature review was conducted to determine the need for our product. The review of literature included the role of OT in functional cognition, use of cognitive intervention strategies with populations, and specific frames of references used in OT practice settings. It was found that new OT practitioners did not feel prepared to address cognitive deficits across populations when moving from one setting to another.

Results: The Adult Learning Theory …

A Vocational Training Program For High School Students With Disabilities On An Alternative Track To Graduation, Natalie Jennings, Michael Lehnerz

Occupational Therapy Capstones

Problem: According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (2017), in 2016 the employment rate for persons with a disability was 17.9 percent compared to 65.3 percent for persons without a disability. The discrepancy between the employment rates can partially be contributed to a lack of high school readiness preparation as evidenced by Evert Cimera, Gonda, and Vaschak (2015) who found that the referral rates of transition-aged youth decreased from 62.3 percent in 2004 to 50.0 percent to 2013.

Purpose: The purpose of this scholarly project is to minimize the gap during the transition from high school to vocational …

Promoting Successful Community Re-Integration For Incarcerated Juveniles: The Role Of Occupational Therapy To Enhance Quality Of Life, Madison Gerszewski, Bailey Odegaard

Occupational Therapy Capstones

The purpose of this scholarly project is to present a manual for occupational therapists working with juvenile delinquents in their transition into the community following incarceration. The intended outcome of the project is for juvenile delinquents to be independent, successful members of the community.

A literature review pertaining to juvenile delinquents was conducted and addressed recidivism, risk factors, and unmet needs. At this time, there are no practice guidelines in the United States that capture occupational therapy’s scope of practice when working with adolescents who have been involved in the criminal justice system.

A manual was developed in order to …

The Efficacy Of Hippotherapy For Physical Rehabilitation: A Systematic Review, Megan Hilgers, Haley Nielsen

Occupational Therapy Capstones

Purpose: The purpose of this scholarly project is to examine existing literature pertaining to hippotherapy and conditions impacting physical health through completion of a systematic review. According to the American Hippotherapy Association (AHA, 2017), hippotherapy is defined as “how occupational therapy, physical therapy, and speech-language pathology professionals use evidence-based practice and clinical reasoning in the purposeful manipulation of equine movement to engage sensory, neuromotor, and cognitive systems to achieve functional outcomes” (What is Hippotherapy, para. 1). Hippotherapy was initially cited in occupational therapy practice in the 1980’s, but minimal attention and research have been applied to the topic as …

Occupational Therapy's Role In Sport: A Website On Promotion And Education For Ot's And Coaches, Alison Host, Kaitlin Mankie

Occupational Therapy Capstones

Purpose: The number of individuals participating in the sport of hockey is on the rise. This rise in popularity also means the risk of injury becomes greater. Occupational therapy (OT) works to provide a holistic and client-centered approach when treating individuals that can allow them to return to play safely and effectively. However, OT is not commonly thought of when assisting in the treatment of hockey player injuries. Due to OT not being commonly utilized in the area of hockey-related injuries, such as concussion and the upper extremities, there is also a lack of literature to provide further insight …

Vacationing Older Adults, Breanna Taralson, Brittany Winter

Occupational Therapy Capstones

Introduction: This scholarly project was conducted to explore the aspects of vacationing in older adults and how age-related changes seen within this population can impact decisions while traveling. The purpose of this project was to create a resource guide for older adults to help navigate the vacationing process.

Methodology: A literature review was conducted using various sources including: online databases, books on travel and vacationing, personal communication via informal interview, and through major travel corporation websites. Information from these sources was then compiled to create a resource guide for older adults.

Results: Information found within the literature …

Evolution Of Occupational Therapy Practice: Life History Of Marabeth Kopp, Cota/L, Kathryn Jensen, Rachael Gabrelcik

Oral History Posters

The life history of Marabeth Kopp was one of 30 life history interviews conducted as part of a larger project of Life Histories of Individuals Who Have Been Influential in Developing Occupational Therapy (OT) in North Dakota and Wyoming. The purpose of this project is to gather information about the history and evolution of occupational therapy (OT) practice in North Dakota and Wyoming through life histories of individuals who have been influential in developing OT in these two states. This study is intended to provide current and future generations of occupational therapists a look at the history of OT practice …

Evolution Of Occupational Therapy Practice: Life History Of Christina Frank, Otr/L, Paige Mccullough, Mimi Yunker

Oral History Posters

The life history of Christina Frank is one of 30 life history interviews, which are a part of a larger project; Life Histories of Individuals Who Have Been Influential in Developing Occupational Therapy (OT) in North Dakota and Wyoming. The purpose of the project is to gather information about the history and evolution of occupational therapy (OT) practice in North Dakota and Wyoming through life histories of individuals who have been influential in developing OT in these two states. This study is intended to provide current and future generations of occupational therapists a view of the history and how occupational …