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Full-Text Articles in Occupational Therapy
Increasing Occupational Therapists' Knowledge And Awareness Of Service Dogs, Emily Freyberg
Increasing Occupational Therapists' Knowledge And Awareness Of Service Dogs, Emily Freyberg
Occupational Therapy Doctoral Student Capstone Posters
This capstone involved the development and dissemination of a resource manual on service dogs for children based on collaboration with the 4 Paws for Ability organization. This manual provides occupational therapists with education on the purpose and scope of service dogs to increase recognition and understanding in the profession.
Occupational Therapy Program Fostering The Development Of School Readiness Skills In Refugee Children, Grace Reminder
Occupational Therapy Program Fostering The Development Of School Readiness Skills In Refugee Children, Grace Reminder
Occupational Therapy Doctoral Student Capstone Posters
U.S. Committee for Refugees and Immigrants (USCRI)- Cleveland offers programming and services that help immigrants, refugees, and uprooted individuals transition to life within the United States. Refugee children face challenges with socialization, mental health, and experience a great deal of trauma and are unable to engage in meaningful activities. This paper aims to highlight programming that was created throughout a 14-week capstone experience at USCRI Cleveland that fostered the development of school readiness skills needed for pre- school aged refugee children and exposed them to new occupations and skill development, increased their quality of life, self-esteem and self-confidence
Promoting Skill Development, Inclusion, And Participation By Implementation Of Activity-Based Sensory-Enriched Programs For Children, Amanda Pearson
Promoting Skill Development, Inclusion, And Participation By Implementation Of Activity-Based Sensory-Enriched Programs For Children, Amanda Pearson
Occupational Therapy Doctoral Student Capstone Posters
Both neurotypical and neurodivergent children need more opportunities to engage in activity-based programs to promote overall development. We Rock the Spectrum Kids Gym is an OT-based facility designed for children of all ages and abilities. This facility promotes socialization between children and caregivers as well as provides a variety of sensory input. During this experience, I collaborated with We Rock the Spectrum to modify and develop programs geared towards children of all abilities and ages within the community to promote inclusion, skill development, and participation.
Ai And Mobile App Utilization For Hand Therapy Among Patients With Lower Socioeconomic Status, Olivia Trickett
Ai And Mobile App Utilization For Hand Therapy Among Patients With Lower Socioeconomic Status, Olivia Trickett
Occupational Therapy Doctoral Student Capstone Posters
Background: The capstone project aims to enhance upper extremity rehabilitation in underserved communities by creating educational resources for practitioners on mobile app usage. Methods: Conducted interviews with a hand therapist, and conducted a literature review on mobile app usage for lower SES hand therapy patients. Results: Developed educational materials and implemented mobile apps to improve therapy accessibility and outcomes, showing promise in engaging lower SES patients. Challenges include digital literacy, smartphone access, and data security concerns. Conclusions: Mobile apps can aid hand therapy accessibility, but addressing digital literacy and smartphone access is vital. Collaboration is crucial for user-friendly app design …
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.
Tattoo Artist Ergonomics: An Educational Video Series, Adeline Wagner, Steven M. Gerardi, Rachel Overberg
Tattoo Artist Ergonomics: An Educational Video Series, Adeline Wagner, Steven M. Gerardi, Rachel Overberg
Spring 2024 Virtual OTD Capstone Symposium
Individuals who are tattoo artists experience hazards in their workplace by sitting and using repetitive movements for extended periods of time in poor postures and positions. The improper use of ergonomics impacts their daily occupational performance, work productivity, well-being, and overall quality of life. The hazards in the workplace can reduce one’s motivation, dictate one’s habits, routines, roles, and ability to complete meaningful activities. The problem is that tattoo artists are not trained in injury prevention which predisposes them to develop injuries. The purpose of this capstone project is to address this problem and develop an educational video series for …
Occupational Therapy's Role In Supporting Mothers With Breastfeeding, Courtney Kessler
Occupational Therapy's Role In Supporting Mothers With Breastfeeding, Courtney Kessler
MOT Student Capstones
Breastfeeding and post-partum mental health can impact the bond and quality of life for mothers, especially first-time mothers and their infants. As mothers try to juggle the occupation of breastfeeding, it can become very overwhelming with the role of parenting. Transitioning from hospital to home reduces the amount of direct support and direct access to instruction on breastfeeding and maternal well postpartum. This creates a need for an occupational therapy based breastfeeding wellness program. An occupational therapy based breastfeeding wellness program will be beneficial as it will be client-centered with a focus on quality of life. To combat the issue …
Bringing Occupational Therapy Outdoors: The Impact Of Nature-Based Interventions On Mental Health And Attention In Children With Developmental Disabilities, Caitlin Hankins
MOT Student Capstones
This paper explores the emerging practice area of nature-based occupational therapy (OT) and its potential impact on the mental health and attentional outcomes of children and adolescents with developmental disabilities. Drawing from the Occupational Therapy Practice Framework (OTPF) and existing literature, it highlights the benefits of nature-based practice approaches on the overall well-being of children and adolescents. The project aims to disseminate current evidence regarding nature-based practice approaches to various professionals, including OT practitioners, physical therapists, and speech-language pathologists, particularly those who work in the nature-based adjacent setting of Hippotherapy. The process included conducting research through a thorough literature review, …
Acute Post-Surgery Education And Occupational Therapy For Improved Outcomes In Rural Below Knee Amputation Patients, Spencer Mauk
Acute Post-Surgery Education And Occupational Therapy For Improved Outcomes In Rural Below Knee Amputation Patients, Spencer Mauk
MOT Student Capstones
Below knee amputation (BKA) patients who live in a rural setting see poorer functional outcomes, face systemic healthcare barriers, and have limited access to necessary healthcare resources. To improve this population's outcomes a project aimed to improve acute occupational therapy (OT) approaches for BKA patients in rural areas was developed. This project started with a literature review to identify existing best practices and gaps in post-operative care. The study also analyzed current educational materials, therapy protocols, and practices. The project's main goal was to develop educational and intervention materials catered to the health literacy levels of rural BKA patients. These …
Visual-Mobility: Occupational Therapy's Role In Promoting Aging In Place Among Older Adult Conditions, Jody Shivey
Visual-Mobility: Occupational Therapy's Role In Promoting Aging In Place Among Older Adult Conditions, Jody Shivey
MOT Student Capstones
While the number of aging individuals continues to grow in the U.S., the presence of chronic conditions often minimizes the opportunity to age in place. Moreover, age-related eye disorders inhibit one's access to the environment and participation in valued occupations, leading to a greater risk of falling and being displaced from the home. Despite an older adult's preference to remain in the home, lack of accommodation reduces the potential to do so. As such, an individualized approach to aging in place can be achieved through an occupational therapy practitioner and client partnership, facilitating the use of modifications and adaptations. This …
Heart To Heart: Educating Allied Health Professionals On The Occupational Therapy Role In Cardiovascular Disease Prevention And Management, Hayley Thompson, Peyton Wilson
Heart To Heart: Educating Allied Health Professionals On The Occupational Therapy Role In Cardiovascular Disease Prevention And Management, Hayley Thompson, Peyton Wilson
MOT Student Capstones
Cardiovascular diseases (CVDs) are identified as the leading cause of death globally, often stemming from factors such as hypertension, smoking, and obesity. Despite the effectiveness of preventative care services, including occupational therapy, they remain underutilized. Occupational therapy practitioners (OTPs) can play a vital role in CVD prevention and management by addressing identified research gaps and educating allied health professionals in cardiac rehabilitation facilities. This project emphasizes the importance of occupational engagement and holistic approaches, aligning with principles outlined in the Occupational Therapy Practice Framework {OTPF). The Transtheoretical Model (TTM) and the Canadian Model of Occupational Performance and Engagement (CMOP-E) are …
Identifying And Referring Patients For Occupational Therapy Services In Developing Countries, Rachel Pudlik
Identifying And Referring Patients For Occupational Therapy Services In Developing Countries, Rachel Pudlik
MOT Student Capstones
Objective: Developing nations lack the resources and trained professionals on a local level to provide healthcare services. Medical mission organizations host trips in developing nations to provide short term medical care to bridge the gap in services. However, Occupational Therapy (OT) services are underutilized within these organizations. This capstone project explores the expansion of OT services within one medical mission organization, specifically with their school based population, by using a sensory based lens to identify students that would benefit from OT services. Methods: The methodology portion of this project includes reviewing evidence based research articles. conducting needs assessment. completion of …
Occupational Therapy's Role In Preventing Geriatric Learned Dependency Through Caregiver Training, Anna Dediemar
Occupational Therapy's Role In Preventing Geriatric Learned Dependency Through Caregiver Training, Anna Dediemar
MOT Student Capstones
Occupational therapy (OT) plays an important role in the training of geriatric caregivers to reduce learned dependency and caregiver burden, which can ultimately reduce hospital readmissions. Studies have highlighted the importance of caregiver education and training in promoting independence among geriatric patients, but OT's role in this area has yet to be explored. Caregivers play a crucial role in the geriatric patient's functional progress at home, so it is essential to educate and train them thoroughly to prevent dependency which may lead to negative patient outcomes, longer recovery times, increased risk of injury or complications, and higher readmission rates. The …
Integrating Sport’S Vision Training Into Vision Therapy: The Role Of Occupational Therapy, Emily M. Beaird
Integrating Sport’S Vision Training Into Vision Therapy: The Role Of Occupational Therapy, Emily M. Beaird
Capstone Projects
Sports vision training (SVT) is a specialized area of vision therapy focused on enhancing an athlete's visual skills for peak athletic performance. Vision training is vital for athletes because “athletic performance can be one of the most rigorous activities for the visual system” (Khanal, 2015) and is responsible for upward of 80% of the sensory input received during an athletic performance. However, it is often overlooked in traditional training regimens. Focusing on advanced clinical practice and program development, an unmet need for SVT at Origami Rehabilitation was achieved. The main goal was to create an SVT program that catered to …
Mindful Teaching In Adolescent Dance Educaton: Prioritizing Mental Health, Camille Chimner
Mindful Teaching In Adolescent Dance Educaton: Prioritizing Mental Health, Camille Chimner
Capstone Projects
Mental health continues to be a concern for all ages, especially those within the period of adolescence. Adolescence is a time of great physical, cognitive, social, and emotional change that can be positively facilitated with support and strong coping skills. Adolescent dancers have additional demands placed upon them within the dance space. Adults can play a large role in this support, especially adults who serve as educators and coaches. Dance educators have the opportunity to work closely with dancers and can have great influence on both their physical and emotional health, but are not often trained to be mindful of …
Evaluating Sensory Processing And Functional Outcomes Of Children Participating In A Therapeutic Horseback Riding Read And Ride Program: A Single-Subject Research Study, Samantha Dunleavy-Shotsberger
Evaluating Sensory Processing And Functional Outcomes Of Children Participating In A Therapeutic Horseback Riding Read And Ride Program: A Single-Subject Research Study, Samantha Dunleavy-Shotsberger
Capstone Projects
Therapeutic horseback riding (TR) can be beneficial to various populations, such as individuals with disabilities, trauma, behavioral problems, anxiety, developmental delay, depression, and learning challenges. However, individuals come with a variety of complex needs and diagnoses, therefore more research is needed to determine how TR impacts the individual. Specifically, there is a lack of understanding of how the individual’s behavior, learning, and sensory processing is affected by TR intervention. Therefore, this study examined the effects of TR on childhood sensory processing and at-risk academic occupational performance in reading as it relates to behavior and attention. A single subject ABA design …
Promoting And Sustaining An Adaptive Sports Program On A College Campus Through Outreach And Resource Developmen, Morgan E. Otero
Promoting And Sustaining An Adaptive Sports Program On A College Campus Through Outreach And Resource Developmen, Morgan E. Otero
Capstone Projects
Participation in physical activity is essential for an individual’s health and well-being. However, persons with disabilities have limited access to physical activity due to personal, environmental, institutional, and/or social barriers. This limited access increases a disabled individual’s likelihood of developing secondary health conditions, decreased mental health outcomes, and feelings of social isolation. To combat this, it is important that these individuals have equitable access to and knowledge of adaptive physical activity opportunities such as adaptive sport, recreation, and fitness. To address this need, this capstone project focused on promoting and sustaining an existing adaptive sports and recreation program through the …
Pediatric Developmental Milestones And Surveillance; Understanding Pediatrician, Ot, Slp, Bcba, And Respective Pre-Professionals’ Current Knowledge, Roles, And Confidence, Gabrielle A. Jones
Pediatric Developmental Milestones And Surveillance; Understanding Pediatrician, Ot, Slp, Bcba, And Respective Pre-Professionals’ Current Knowledge, Roles, And Confidence, Gabrielle A. Jones
Capstone Projects
Limited literature exists on developmental surveillance, particularly occupational therapist’s role, and clinicians’ current knowledge and understanding of the CDC milestones. A pilot study was conducted to better understand the current knowledge, role, and confidence of primary care pediatricians, Speech and Language Pathologists, Board Certified Behavior Analysts, Occupational Therapists and respective pre-professionals regarding utilization of updated CDC developmental milestones and developmental surveillance. My objectives involved gaining knowledge and collaborating to create, administer, collect data, and analyze data using an anonymous survey. This also included collaborating to create, edit, and submit an HSIRB application. Results of this study provide supporting evidence that …
Utilizing The Functional Mobility Assessment/Uniform Data Set (Fma/Uds) Registry To Conduct Research Related To Wheelchair Repair Frequency, Brooke Wilson
Capstone Projects
Issues with wheelchair equipment is a common experience for users, but access to repairs and maintenance isn’t always the most efficient process. A large portion of occupational therapy’s (OT) patient population includes wheelchair users, so it’s important to consider the impact of wheelchair breakdown on a patient’s daily function. There has been a lack of research on wheelchair repair frequency during the first year of ownership, so this capstone project focused on developing a manuscript for journal submission on this topic. This was achieved utilizing data from the Functional Mobility Assessment/Uniform Data Set (FMA/UDS) Registry. Client characteristics were extracted from …
Wild Wheels: Meaningful Art Program Designed For Adults With Intellectual And Developmental Disabilities, Alexis Bailey-Lauchie
Wild Wheels: Meaningful Art Program Designed For Adults With Intellectual And Developmental Disabilities, Alexis Bailey-Lauchie
Capstone Projects
The Wild Wheels program was designed to offer adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) an opportunity to engage in meaningful and purposeful art-based activities. The aim supports the distinctive value of occupational therapy (OT) defined as enhancing the health and quality of life (QOL) of individuals by promoting participation and engagement in meaningful daily activities. Typically, for individuals with IDD options for meaningful engagement are limited due to various physical/mental limitations and increased need for assistance. The Center for Disability Services (CDS) at Western Michigan University (WMU) introduced the Wild Wheels program to enable participants to create unique artwork …
Combating Social Isolation Among Older Adults Through Intergenerational Relationships With Children; Facilitating Meaningful Connection During Intergenerational Interactions By Improving Sensory Environment And Increasing Engagement During Group Activities, Lillian John
Capstone Projects
The following capstone project focused on the enhancement of meaningful engagement among all participants of an intergenerational care center. The interventions implemented within the intergenerational program were put in place to facilitate communication, improve behavioral regulation, modify sensory environment, create the just right challenge for group activities, and increase independence to promote meaningful engagement and social connection. The implementation of the interventions was completed through on-site education to the employees, the creation of various educational binders to support the participants individually, and adjustments to the environment and group activities. This capstones projects’ primary goal was to improve the efficacy of …
Development Of Carf Accreditation Requirements For A Vocational Rehabilitation Program For Individuals Independently Living With Post-Traumatic Brain Injury, Samantha Kowalczyk
Development Of Carf Accreditation Requirements For A Vocational Rehabilitation Program For Individuals Independently Living With Post-Traumatic Brain Injury, Samantha Kowalczyk
Capstone Projects
The purpose of this capstone project was to assist a vocational rehabilitation program at Community Connections in Sterling Heights, Michigan with developing requirements for CARF Accreditation for individuals independently living with post-traumatic brain injury. This work program site is unique in the fact it is primarily run by Occupational Therapists and Certified Occupational Therapy Assistants. Achieving CARF Accreditation, which stands for Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities, demonstrates that standards are being met and provides greater satisfaction and the possibility for reimbursement and funding for a program. The overall aim was to assist in the development of the primary materials …
A Guidebook For The Utility Of Msk Ultrasound In Occupational Therapy Practice: An Educational Guidebook Series, Alanna Arceneaux, Mary Ann Smith, Bert Lindsey
A Guidebook For The Utility Of Msk Ultrasound In Occupational Therapy Practice: An Educational Guidebook Series, Alanna Arceneaux, Mary Ann Smith, Bert Lindsey
Spring 2024 Virtual OTD Capstone Symposium
Musculoskeletal (MSK) ultrasound is expanding to non-physician rehabilitation providers, and occupational therapy has a clear role in using and facilitating MSK ultrasound that will drastically shape treatment plans and client satisfaction. With increased knowledge of impeding factors, occupational therapists can enforce their role by teaching new skills and techniques to enhance functional mobility and simultaneously assist in completing activities of daily living (ADLs). This capstone aims to understand, develop, and enhance the role of occupational therapy in MSK ultrasound to increase early detection of orthopedic conditions impacting ADLs, which will decrease hospital readmission rates. MSK ultrasound is a safe imaging …
Disabling Conditions Of Para-Alpine Athletes: An Education Series For Ski Instructors, Meghan Hawes, Steven M. Gerardi, Heather Rennerfeldt
Disabling Conditions Of Para-Alpine Athletes: An Education Series For Ski Instructors, Meghan Hawes, Steven M. Gerardi, Heather Rennerfeldt
Spring 2024 Virtual OTD Capstone Symposium
Para-alpine ski instructors in the United States need more training on disabling conditions and their definition, deficits, and adaptations for para-alpine skiing; This capstone closes the gap. Para-Alpine skiing is discussed in detail, highlighting instructor training, adaptive equipment, and para-athletes. The disabling conditions of para-athletes are identified along with details related to their para-alpine skiing experience. The methods of this capstone consisted of creating an educational series of videos highlighting five disabling conditions: Autism, spinal cord injuries and conditions, vision impairments, cerebral palsy, and progressive neurodegenerative disorders. The product was presented following a 14-week experience with the National Sports Center …
A Manualized Occupational Therapy Communication Skills Module For Clients With Ptsd, Lacey Kinard, Steven M. Gerardi
A Manualized Occupational Therapy Communication Skills Module For Clients With Ptsd, Lacey Kinard, Steven M. Gerardi
Spring 2024 Virtual OTD Capstone Symposium
Individuals with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) experience a variety of barriers and challenges that impact their daily occupational performance, engagement, well-being, and quality of life. There is a lack of research in the area of manualized occupational therapy (OT) treatment options for people with PTSD. Literature has expressed a need for the development of a manual-based OT treatment program for people with PTSD with communication skills training as an intervention component. The purpose of this project is to create a manualized OT communication skills intervention module for occupational therapists to implement with clients with PTSD for improved occupational performance and …