Bridging Health And Function: Integrating Occupational Therapy Into An Urgent Care Campus Health Center,
2024
Western New England University
Bridging Health And Function: Integrating Occupational Therapy Into An Urgent Care Campus Health Center, Brooke Mckeon
Three Minute Thesis (3MT)
No abstract provided.
Work Hardening And Mindfulness Training For Individuals Living With Traumatic Limb Loss,
2024
University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences
Work Hardening And Mindfulness Training For Individuals Living With Traumatic Limb Loss, Jayda Gibson, Cassandra Nelson
Spring 2024 Virtual OTD Capstone Symposium
About 185,000 amputations occur every year, leaving roughly about 2 million individuals currently living with limb loss in the United States. Within this population, about 45% of these injuries occur from traumatic events (Department of Veteran Affairs, 2022). These events include military veterans injured in combat, civilian motor vehicle accidents, gun shot wounds, industrial incidents, and various other traumatic events (Pomares et al., 2020). Due to the the recent loss of a limb, individuals within this population are at high risk of occupational abandonment secondary to many factors that are discussed within the Model of Human Occupation. Following a traumatic …
Learning Within The Autism Perspective,
2024
University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences
Learning Within The Autism Perspective, Sarina Alvarez, Rebecca King
Spring 2024 Virtual OTD Capstone Symposium
The project addresses the needs of children with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) within school settings, aiming to improve educational outcomes and quality of life. It highlights the role occupational therapists play in fostering collaboration and creating a supportive environment. The program utilizes a variety of activities to positively impact students education and encourage educational participation. Recommendations include further distribution of the activities to different campuses to promote program adoption.
Yoga Program For Children At Risk For Trauma: Promoting Self-Regulation And Educational Participation,
2024
University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences
Yoga Program For Children At Risk For Trauma: Promoting Self-Regulation And Educational Participation, Sydney Gonzales, Rebecca King
Spring 2024 Virtual OTD Capstone Symposium
This presentation describes implementing a yoga-based program within an early childhood education setting. Occupational therapists can utilize yoga-based activities and advocate for their use in classrooms to promote the positive development of self-regulation and educational participation for at-risk populations.
Respite Care And Relief For Brain Injury Survivors And Their Caregivers,
2024
Belmont University
Respite Care And Relief For Brain Injury Survivors And Their Caregivers, Sydney Bradley
OTD Capstone Projects
This doctoral capstone was completed through a partnership with Neuro Therapy Nashville. Neuro Therapy Nashville (NTN) is an outpatient interdisciplinary clinic that provides services to brain injury survivors including stroke, traumatic brain injury, Parkinson’s, etc. Their mission is work in collaboration with patients to regain as much normal function as possible and return to better, more productive lives through a positive, hopeful and expectant environment. The primary purpose of this project was to create and develop three different programs to provide respite and relief for the brain injury survivors and their caregivers. The process of the project involved collaboration with …
Use Of Medication Management Strategies To Increase Medication Compliance In Person’S Who Have Suffered A Stroke,
2024
University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences
Use Of Medication Management Strategies To Increase Medication Compliance In Person’S Who Have Suffered A Stroke, Mason Pace, Rebecca King
Spring 2024 Virtual OTD Capstone Symposium
The provided research provides education to increased independence in person with stroke for the occupation of medication adherence. Various exercises and education provided in the research to increase independence in persons with stroke.
The Social Participation Development For Individuals With Unilateral And Bilateral Lower Extremity Amputation,
2024
University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences
The Social Participation Development For Individuals With Unilateral And Bilateral Lower Extremity Amputation, Priscilla D. Omewah, Cassandra Nelson, Scott Love
Spring 2024 Virtual OTD Capstone Symposium
This occupation-based program aims to help maintain and increase social participation for individuals with unilateral or bilateral lower extremity amputations. It was developed with an occupational therapy (OT) lens targeting adults with a lower limb amputation with a population of various ages (18-70), genders, and causes of injury to develop an occupation-based program with an OT focus. Individuals living with amputation often experience hardship when developing crucial ADL/IADL skills that can be vital for social participation regardless of age or cause of injury. This program focuses on developing social participation skills lost due to decreased functional mobility and skills caused …
Ot's Role With Survivors Of Sexual Assault,
2024
University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences
Ot's Role With Survivors Of Sexual Assault, Myracle N. Carter, Cassandra M. Nelson
Spring 2024 Virtual OTD Capstone Symposium
Sexual assault can lead to a multitude of symptoms that can negatively impact an individual’s occupational participation and quality of life. However, the literature and programming surrounding the use of occupational therapy (OT) with survivors of sexual assault is limited or outdated. Therefore, this program was created to be a resource and guide to increase the use of OT with survivors. This program included a total of five modules, which provided education and occupation-based activities to the participants to increase their occupational participation, specifically in work and education, and their overall quality of life. Following the conclusion of the implementation …
Preparatory Program For Women During Pregnancy/Postpartum And Transitioning Back To Work Or School,
2024
University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences
Preparatory Program For Women During Pregnancy/Postpartum And Transitioning Back To Work Or School, Bria Runnels, Rebecca King
Spring 2024 Virtual OTD Capstone Symposium
Despite the importance of maternal health during the prenatal, postnatal, and parenting stages, there is a lack of research on the role of occupational therapists (OTs) in addressing the occupational challenges faced by women during this transitional phase. This dissertation aims to develop a program that raises awareness of the role of occupational therapy in maternal health and promotes occupational therapists as part of an interdisciplinary team within the scope of maternal health care. By adapting co-occupation for mothers, occupational therapists can play an important role in individualizing occupations for enhanced transitioning and overall quality of life. The study highlights …
Improving Health And Wellness In Patients With Frailty Traits,
2024
University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences
Improving Health And Wellness In Patients With Frailty Traits, Jessica Lyndsay Moore, Cassandra Nelson
Spring 2024 Virtual OTD Capstone Symposium
Frailty is an age-related syndrome characterized by impairments in strength, endurance, mobility, and cognitive function (Panayi et al., 2019). Studies show that frailty increases vulnerability during stressful events such as hospitalization and is linked to poor recovery (Peeler et al., 2022). In addition to poor recovery, frail patients are at risk for increased dependence, reduced occupational performance, and reduced occupational engagement (Kawaguchi et al., 2017). Purpose: This capstone project aimed to improve health and wellness in individuals with frailty traits by implementing a comprehensive program focused on improving strength, functional capacity, nutrition intake, stress management, cognitive health, and social wellness.
An Ot Program To Support Women With High-Risk Pregnancy,
2024
University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences
An Ot Program To Support Women With High-Risk Pregnancy, Mackenzie M. Morgan, Cassandra Nelson
Spring 2024 Virtual OTD Capstone Symposium
This poster is an overview of an occupational therapy program developed at a Women's Health OBGYN Clinic in Texas. The program was designed to address the needs of women with high-risk pregnancy and focused on mental health, physical health, energy conservation, emotional regulation, and social participation. The findings indicate the needs for further research to understand how occupational therapy can support women's health and an expansion of program offerings to increase support for high-risk pregnancy.
Exploring Healthy Occupations For Adolescents At Risk For The Juvenile Justice System,
2024
University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences
Exploring Healthy Occupations For Adolescents At Risk For The Juvenile Justice System, Megan Vo, Dana Madalon, Mary Jan Greer
Spring 2024 Virtual OTD Capstone Symposium
Many youth who are at risk for the juvenile justice system are likely to have spent some time in the foster care system or child welfare system. This population is often found lacking in social skills and/or life skills that contribute to the difficulties with independent living. Occupational therapy practitioners can provide independent life skills training, such as cooking/meal prepping, budgeting, and job exploration as well as providing healthy leisure outlets to promote a successful transition into adulthood. This program aims to promote the development of skills this population requires for successful independent living as an adult such as basic …
Fine Motor Integration For Children With Special Needs And Low Tone,
2024
University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences
Fine Motor Integration For Children With Special Needs And Low Tone, Iliana V. Blancas, Rebecca King
Spring 2024 Virtual OTD Capstone Symposium
The topic of focus will be a Fine Motor Integration Program for Children with Special Needs and Low Tone and provide students, parents, teachers, and therapists a resource to aid with the development of these skills. This program hopes to establish the development of the fine motor skills at an early age to reduce the issues that arise later within the school years that stem from lack of fine motor skills within this population.
A Program To Help At Home: Social Skill For Children With Autism Spectrum Disorder,
2024
University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences
A Program To Help At Home: Social Skill For Children With Autism Spectrum Disorder, Naomi Solomon, Mary Jan Greer, Justine Faghihifar
Spring 2024 Virtual OTD Capstone Symposium
The Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) typically presents in early childhood with delayed or abnormal functioning and according to the CDC (2022), 1 in 44 children have been diagnosed across all demographics. With these high prevalence rates, occupational therapy can be an asset in ASD through a client-centered approach. The problem is the lack of generalization of skills used in the clinic to the home environment to develop and maintain social skills in children with ASD for social participation. This capstone used program development to demonstrate the impact group sessions have on social skills for a child diagnosed with autism by …
A Guide For Supplemental Education On Seating And Positioning For Parents And Caregivers Of Individuals With Cerebral Palsy,
2024
University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences
A Guide For Supplemental Education On Seating And Positioning For Parents And Caregivers Of Individuals With Cerebral Palsy, Grace Johnson, Mary Jan Greer, Franchesca Cox
Spring 2024 Virtual OTD Capstone Symposium
An educational program that educates caregivers and families on the importance of proper seating and positioning during play, feeding, bone development and growth, speech, reaching, toy manipulation, handwriting and interacting with peers.
Home And Community Reintegration In Chronic Phase Guillain Barre Recovery,
2024
University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences
Home And Community Reintegration In Chronic Phase Guillain Barre Recovery, Avani Johnson, Cassandra Nelson
Spring 2024 Virtual OTD Capstone Symposium
To improve the transition of individuals with Guillain Barre Syndrome (GBS) to their homes and communities following the onset of their condition, Avani Johnson, OTS, CPT, in partnership with Able Faith, Inc. and key stakeholders will present a poster presentation on the development of a home and community reintegration program. The overarching goal of this project was to identify the efficacy of community reintegration programs in yielding effective transitions to home and community roles for individuals with (GBS). This was completed through the development and implementation of a home and community reintegration program at a community center located within the …
Promoting Child Rearing For Teen Mothers Within The Foster Care System,
2024
University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences
Promoting Child Rearing For Teen Mothers Within The Foster Care System, Monic Chavez, Rebecca King
Spring 2024 Virtual OTD Capstone Symposium
Teenage pregnancy in foster care is twice the national average, with one-third becoming pregnant by 17. There are limited programs available to assist teen mothers in foster care in developing healthy parent-child relationships and parenting skills despite their desire to break the cycle of trauma and improve their relationships with their children. The objective of the capstone program is to establish and operate a residential maternity home-based trauma-informed parenting program that assists teenage mothers in foster care in developing parenting skills and a healthy parent-child relationship by providing them with the necessary resources and support.
A Program To Address Adl Independence For Young Adults With Autism And Sensory Processing Disorder And Their Caregivers,
2024
University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences
A Program To Address Adl Independence For Young Adults With Autism And Sensory Processing Disorder And Their Caregivers, Benjamin Stovall, Ots, Mary Greer, Phd, Otr, Elizabeth Mcbride, Otr
Spring 2024 Virtual OTD Capstone Symposium
Young adults with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and sensory processing disorder (SPD) often have difficulty understanding the steps to perform activities of daily living (ADLs) and may become overstimulated when performing their ADLs. Difficulties performing their ADLs cause dependence on their caregivers, which in turn causes both the client and caregiver to have increased stress and avoidance of these ADLs. Occupational therapists (OT) work with individuals with ASD and SPD, but there is little literature to support OT intervention with young adults or to reduce caregiver stress. This capstone found resources and techniques to improve young adults independence in ADLs …
The Impact Of Acquired Brain Injury On Functional Cognition And Meal Preparation And Strategies To Reduce Caregiver Burnout,
2024
University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences
The Impact Of Acquired Brain Injury On Functional Cognition And Meal Preparation And Strategies To Reduce Caregiver Burnout, Ladarrian Cobb, Cassandra Nelson
Spring 2024 Virtual OTD Capstone Symposium
In this presentation the background, purpose, problem, methods and program results that the student completed on his doctoral capstone experience are presented.
Gender, Sexuality,Social Norms On Occupation,
2024
Dominican University of California
Gender, Sexuality,Social Norms On Occupation, Alison Mula, Karen Mccarthy, Jaime Leite Jr.
Occupational Therapy | Faculty Conference Presentations
No abstract provided.
