A Case Study On Special Education And The Covid-19 Pandemic,
2022
The University of Akron
A Case Study On Special Education And The Covid-19 Pandemic, Megan Cercone
Williams Honors College, Honors Research Projects
The purpose of this qualitative project is to explore the implications of online public schooling for a student with special needs, how this type of teaching impacted his individualized education plan (IEP), and investigate solutions to the consequences of the pandemic for special education. I am specifically interested in how the student's online education may have affected his progress in the physical, occupational, and speech therapy services he typically receives in school as required by his IEP. This project entails interviews of the parents and school-based occupational therapists of a child with special needs to examine the impact online schooling …
Play Occupation For Adults: A Scoping Review,
2022
Dominican University of California
Play Occupation For Adults: A Scoping Review, Karen Mccarthy, Jeanne Jackson, Sarah Kantartzis
Occupational Therapy | Faculty Conference Presentations
No abstract provided.
Impact Of Covid-19 On Students And Faculty In Higher Education,
2022
Dominican University of California
Impact Of Covid-19 On Students And Faculty In Higher Education, Joshua Manio, Kirsten Bas, Megan Griffith, Sophia Mendoza, Christian Jiao
Occupational Therapy | MSOT Capstone Projects
On March 11th, 2020, the World Health Organization (WHO) officially announced that COVID-19 was a “pandemic” (Kapasia et al., 2020). The impact of COVID-19 on higher education has been substantial. Teaching has changed from traditional in-person, classroom formats to distance learning platforms. As students experienced unprecedented disruptions, faculty faced challenges to provide high-quality teaching and build learning communities with their students. Preliminary global research on the COVID-19 impact on higher education has revealed mental health implications including anxiety and depression (Cao et al., 2020). Additionally, the transition to distance learning has hindered college students’ motivation, academic performance, and educational plans. …
Effective Mental Health Accommodations For Occupational Therapy Students And Practitioners,
2022
University of South Dakota
Effective Mental Health Accommodations For Occupational Therapy Students And Practitioners, Allison Jo Naber
Dissertations and Theses
The process of transitioning from high school to higher education and from academic programs outside of the health sciences to the workplace is documented; however, the transitional experiences of those in the health professions and occupational therapy specifically are less understood. This dissertation research aimed to identify the formal accommodations and informal adaptations occupational therapy students and entry-level practitioners have employed to address their mental health needs as they transition from the classroom to fieldwork or capstone and entry-level practice. The link between empirical literature, theories surrounding transitions, and the Occupational Adaptation Model provided the foundation for this research. This …
Development Of The Sexual Spring Planning Manual,
2022
Arkansas State University - Jonesboro
Development Of The Sexual Spring Planning Manual, Hannah Belle Aldridge
Occupational Therapy Doctoral Capstones
Sexual activity plays an essential role in many individuals' lives, but some people are unable to participate in the activity as they would like to due to many underlying causes. Issues with sexuality are commonly underdiagnosed and overlooked, given the social stigmas that make individuals feel ashamed and embarrassed to discuss it with their medical providers. As of 2019, "sexual dysfunction is estimated to be around 30-50% in the general population” (Verbeek & Hayward, 2019). This number continues to rise; therefore, education must be provided to these individuals to receive appropriate care and treatment. Sexual health is typically only addressed …
Promoting Inclusivity For Students With Disabilities To Improve Their Occupational Performance At The Collegiate Level,
2022
Arkansas State University - Jonesboro
Promoting Inclusivity For Students With Disabilities To Improve Their Occupational Performance At The Collegiate Level, Erica Basca
Occupational Therapy Doctoral Capstones
Students with disabilities enrolled in post-secondary institutions are increasing in numbers so that students develop the skills needed to achieve a career and live independently. Barriers at the collegiate level include difficulties communicating their concerns with the faculty, lack of mentorship from their advisors, and having no prior knowledge about student organizations/services. Students also experienced daily stressors due to the physical demands of their classroom environment, the pressures of socialization, and the want of acceptance (Hong, 2015). Research by Love (2016) observed the barriers that prevent students with disabilities from engaging in leisure and social activities. The barriers included physical …
Sidewalks: Environmental Facilitators To Promote Older Adult Community Participation,
2022
Arkansas State University - Jonesboro
Sidewalks: Environmental Facilitators To Promote Older Adult Community Participation, Hailey Godfrey Thomas
Occupational Therapy Doctoral Capstones
According to the Administration of Community Living (2021), between 2009 and 2019 there was a 34 percent increase of adults aged 60 and older, totaling 74.6 million older adults in the United States. With the increase in the aging population an emphasis on accessible environments to promote inclusion is necessary. The American Association of Retired Persons found 80 percent of Americans desire a community that has sidewalks and places to walk (2014). Sidewalks are an integral aspect to improving community participation and the quality of life of older adults. Sidewalks can assist in enhancing social interactions, physical activity, and community …
Serve Those Who Served Us: Life Skills Program Development To Decrease Homelessness In The Veteran Population,
2022
Arkansas State University - Jonesboro
Serve Those Who Served Us: Life Skills Program Development To Decrease Homelessness In The Veteran Population, Hannah Hale Malone
Occupational Therapy Doctoral Capstones
According to the National Coalition for the Homeless, veterans represent one fourth of the entire homeless population, which is approximately 200,000 individuals each night (NCH, 2009). Within Arkansas, it is estimated that more than 500 are homeless throughout the state (Jared, 2021). These veterans are 50% more likely to become homeless than other Americans due to poverty, shortage of affordable housing, lack of social support networks, a number of stress-related conditions, substance abuse, and the disadvantage of their military occupation and training not being transferable when competing for employment in the civilian workforce (VA Office of Inspector General, 2012). Unfortunately, …
Program Development: An Adaptive Sports Program For Children With Disabilities To Promote Occupational Engagement,
2022
Arkansas State University - Jonesboro
Program Development: An Adaptive Sports Program For Children With Disabilities To Promote Occupational Engagement, Haylee Whitehurst
Occupational Therapy Doctoral Capstones
Very little is known about the correlation between children with disabilities and the benefits of participation in adaptive sports. It is well known what the benefits of sports are for typically developing children. Research shows the need for growth in the adaptive sports area due to the information known about typically developing children. People are often unaware, but people with disabilities are the United States largest minority group and the only group that you can join at any moment (Inclusive Playgrounds, n.d.). According to Inclusive Playgrounds (n.d.), 6.7 million school-age children live with disabilities in the United States. Camp Aldersgate …
Development Of A Vocational Skills Program For An Adult Day Treatment Center,
2022
Arkansas State University - Jonesboro
Development Of A Vocational Skills Program For An Adult Day Treatment Center, Faith Jones
Occupational Therapy Doctoral Capstones
Approximately 6.5 million people in the United States have an intellectual disability (Special Olympics, 2020). Worldwide, approximately one percent of the population has an intellectual disability (Mauliket al., 2011). For an individual to be diagnosed with an intellectual disability, they must display significant deficits in both intellectual functioning and adaptive behavior that has an onset prior to 22 years of age. A score below 70 to 75 on an IQ test indicates that an intellectual functioning deficit is present (AAIDD, n.d.). Employment plays a significant role in community engagement and social interaction for many people throughout the world; however, historically, …
Incorporating An Occupational Balance Component Into A Community Physical Education In The Park Youth Program,
2022
Arkansas State University - Jonesboro
Incorporating An Occupational Balance Component Into A Community Physical Education In The Park Youth Program, Chineche Lilian Aniemena
Occupational Therapy Doctoral Capstones
The purpose of the Doctoral Capstone Project was to incorporate an evidence-based occupational balance component into the “Physical Education (PE) in the Park” program to promote healthy behaviors and weight loss, and prevent obesity.
Victim Identification And Response Protocol Improvement For Human Trafficking Victims In Northeast Arkansas Region,
2022
Arkansas State University - Jonesboro
Victim Identification And Response Protocol Improvement For Human Trafficking Victims In Northeast Arkansas Region, Kylie Long
Occupational Therapy Doctoral Capstones
The aim of the Doctoral Capstone Project was to improve screening methods and response protocols for victims of human trafficking in educational and medical settings in the Northeast Arkansas region.
Starting With The Soil: An Occupation-Based Agricultural Frame Of Reference,
2022
Arkansas State University - Jonesboro
Starting With The Soil: An Occupation-Based Agricultural Frame Of Reference, Sadie Beth Masterson
Occupational Therapy Doctoral Capstones
The purpose of the current study sought to develop a comprehensive Occupation-Based Agricultural Frame of Reference to increase occupational therapists' knowledge and skills needed to provide adequate services to conventional farmers within a community-based setting to enhance their occupational performance and safety. The frame of reference will also merge the gap between occupational therapists’ knowledge and their ability to understand the “unique person, environment, occupation, and performance dynamic of farmers” to “effectively address the multiple losses that can accrue” when a farmer endures a debilitating injury or chronic condition (Hissong & Wilhite, 2008, p. CE-1).
The Daily Mom: A Public Platform To Enhance Occupational Therapy’S Role And Scope In Supporting Maternal Role Transition,
2022
Arkansas State University - Jonesboro
The Daily Mom: A Public Platform To Enhance Occupational Therapy’S Role And Scope In Supporting Maternal Role Transition, Ashlen Mcrae
Occupational Therapy Doctoral Capstones
The purpose of the project was to develop and disseminate a public platform to 1) promote awareness of occupational therapy’s role and scope in supporting role transition and 2) improve overall quality of life for postpartum women. The public platform, The Daily Mom, functions as an educational resource to enhance occupational balance for postpartum mothers.
Making The Most Out Of Mealtime,
2022
Arkansas State University - Jonesboro
Making The Most Out Of Mealtime, Melodie Palmer Penn
Occupational Therapy Doctoral Capstones
The purpose of the Doctoral Capstone Project was to: 1) Educate on the importance of client-centered interventions in the occupation of feeding. 2) Provide evidence-based resources for patients/caregivers, community members, and staff at Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital on client-centered interventions incorporating OT principles.
Upper Limb Differences Theory: Achieving Occupational Independence,
2022
Arkansas State University - Jonesboro
Upper Limb Differences Theory: Achieving Occupational Independence, Elisabeth Carrice Mcdaniel
Occupational Therapy Doctoral Capstones
The project aims to develop a holistic theory that addresses the occupational needs of individuals with limb differences.
An Occupational Therapy Life Skills Community Reintegration Program For Individuals Recovering From Substance Use Disorder,
2022
Arkansas State University - Jonesboro
An Occupational Therapy Life Skills Community Reintegration Program For Individuals Recovering From Substance Use Disorder, Hope Smith
Occupational Therapy Doctoral Capstones
Substance use recovery is a lifelong journey that is difficult to endure. According to the National Institute on Drug Abuse (2020), 40 60% of people with a substance use disorder (SUD) will relapse following a period of sobriety. Within the SUD recovery process, rehabilitation has a primary focus on treatment approaches that lack the component of community reintegration skills needed for sustained sobriety. The primary approaches include the AA 12 step program, counseling techniques, methadone maintenance, and cognitive retraining (Sullivan & Fleming, 2008). Bleiler (2021) suggests that “treatment of SUDs may increase in effectiveness and efficacy when approached through the …
Sensory Strategies: Incorporating Sensory Components Into Connected Foster Care’S Visitation Center,
2022
Arkansas State University - Jonesboro
Sensory Strategies: Incorporating Sensory Components Into Connected Foster Care’S Visitation Center, Olivia Stanton
Occupational Therapy Doctoral Capstones
The purpose of the doctoral capstone experience is to incorporate an evidenced-based sensory component into Connected Foster Care’s ministry and visitation center through the development of a sensory room, educational database, and screening tool.
Ot In The Picu: Early Mobility And Parent Occupational Engagement In Medically-Fragile Pediatric Patients,
2022
Arkansas State University - Jonesboro
Ot In The Picu: Early Mobility And Parent Occupational Engagement In Medically-Fragile Pediatric Patients, Allison Tackett
Occupational Therapy Doctoral Capstones
The purpose of the capstone project is to 1) promote the health and wellness of PICU patients by fostering early mobility, and 2) encourage parental occupational engagement with their child in the PICU.
Merging The Gap: Human Trafficking Module And Value-Based Assessment Tool For Health Care Professionals In Northeast Arkansas,
2022
Arkansas State University - Jonesboro
Merging The Gap: Human Trafficking Module And Value-Based Assessment Tool For Health Care Professionals In Northeast Arkansas, Jessica Towell
Occupational Therapy Doctoral Capstones
The purpose of the Doctoral Capstone Project was to develop an educational module and value-based assessment tool for health care professionals to improve human trafficking victim identification in health care settings in Northeast Arkansas. The educational resources will bridge the gap between health care professionals and human trafficking identification–ultimately supporting the health, wellness, and quality of life of victims.
