Values Of Occupational Balance And Harmony Among Bipoc Caregivers, 2024 University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences
Values Of Occupational Balance And Harmony Among Bipoc Caregivers, Vanessa Duran, Karen Park
Spring 2024 Virtual OTD Capstone Symposium
Background. Historically minoritized populations are underrepresented within hospice care. The lack of diversity among hospice care recipients impacts the development of culturally responsive programming within hospice care for BIPOC family caregivers.
Objective. To learn of the values and perspectives of BIPOC family caregivers in hospice care regarding occupational balance and occupational harmony.
Methods. A mixed-methods study that included an online survey and an optional interview. Measurements utilized were the Occupational Balance Questionnaire (OBQ-11) and an anonymous survey. Three participants completed the online survey.
Results. Preliminary codes were determined by the student researcher from the online survey responses. Four …
Experiences Of Working Sandwich Generation Caregivers, 2024 University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences
Experiences Of Working Sandwich Generation Caregivers, Kimberly Ben, Susan Macdermott
Spring 2024 Virtual OTD Capstone Symposium
This poster presents an insightful exploration into the lives of Working Sandwich Generation Caregivers (WSCs), a group defined as individuals aged 30-65 who simultaneously provide care for both aging adults (over 65 years old) and younger dependents (29 years old or younger), while also managing their careers. The study delves deep into the unique challenges and experiences faced by WSCs, aiming to highlight the occupational, emotional, and physical demands inherent in their roles. Through qualitative research methods, including interviews and occupational therapy assessments, the manuscript offers a comprehensive look at the balancing act WSCs perform daily. It seeks to inform …
Implementing Occupational Therapy Principles Into The Linden Waldorf Neurodivergent Student Population, 2024 Belmont University
Implementing Occupational Therapy Principles Into The Linden Waldorf Neurodivergent Student Population, Brooke M. Bledsoe
OTD Capstone Projects
This doctoral capstone project was completed through partnership with Linden Waldorf School in Nashville, TN. The focus of this project was development, implementation, and advocacy regarding occupational therapy techniques for the neurodivergent student population. The goal of this project was to provide direct observations, educational presentations, and various educational materials on a variety of neurodivergent deficits and diagnoses in order to help empower Linden Waldorf faculty and staff to best meet the needs of their students. The deficits and diagnoses covered in this project are as follows: executive dysfunction, emotional dysregulation, dyslexia, autism spectrum disorder, anxiety, and attention deficit hyperactivity …
Best Practice For Creating A Sensory Garden And Calming Cart For Preschool-Aged Children At A Reggio-Inspired Preschool, 2024 Belmont University
Best Practice For Creating A Sensory Garden And Calming Cart For Preschool-Aged Children At A Reggio-Inspired Preschool, Emmalee Lawrence
OTD Capstone Projects
The goal of this capstone project was to create program plans for a sensory garden and calming cart as well as create resources for parents and teachers on the use and benefit of these plans for the children at First Presbyterian Church Early Preschool. Research on current programs at the preschool indicated the school could benefit from additional sensory and calming opportunities. The programs created during this capstone project were meant to improve sensory exploration, increase overall emotional well-being, as well as support developmental milestones in preschool-aged children. The goals of this project were achieved through collaboration with staff, teachers, …
Enhancing Concussion Education And Documentation Within Belmont University’S Athletic Department, 2024 Belmont University
Enhancing Concussion Education And Documentation Within Belmont University’S Athletic Department, Jenna M. Ogle
OTD Capstone Projects
This doctoral capstone project was completed through a partnership with Belmont University’s Sports Medicine Department. The primary purpose of this project was to identify the department’s current needs and to develop deliverables to enhance and facilitate the concussion education and documents provided to Belmont Athletics stakeholders (including student athletes, university educators, coaching staff, and other members of administration). The process included collaboration with university athletic trainers and student-athletes to ensure usability and creation of relevant products. These resources include informational handouts designed for both student-athletes and educators, an on-field concussion assessment and protocol, concussion education resources with increased opportunities for …
Empowering Clients And Care Partners Living With Parkinson’S Disease Through Evaluating And Addressing Gaps In Client And Care Partner Education, 2024 Belmont University
Empowering Clients And Care Partners Living With Parkinson’S Disease Through Evaluating And Addressing Gaps In Client And Care Partner Education, Victoria E. Vik
OTD Capstone Projects
This doctoral capstone project was completed through a partnership with My LiveABILITY, LLC in College Grove, TN. My LiveABILITY is a mobile outpatient clinic that services Parkinson’s patients and their caregivers within the Williamson County area. They specifically provide in-home occupational therapy to address cognition, balance, gait, mobility, posture, strength, coordination, stamina, pain, and mental health, in-depth planning for aging in place, LSVT BIG for Parkinson’s patients, and they provide caregiver and care partner training, education, and support. The goals of this project were accomplished in two main parts. Part 1 consisted of conducting researching to gain the lived experience …
Metro Parks Adults With Disabilities - Health Management, 2024 Belmont University
Metro Parks Adults With Disabilities - Health Management, Kaylee M. Lane
OTD Capstone Projects
This doctoral capstone project was completed through a partnership with Metro Parks adults with disABILITIES. This agency is a local day program focused on providing every Nashville citizen in Davidson County with intellectual and developmental disABILITIES with an equitable opportunity for safe recreational and cultural activities. Metro Parks offers a variety of age and ability appropriate activities that highlight the ABILIITIES of all members. The primary focus of this capstone experience was to create an evidenced based program designed specifically for this population. The goal of the project was to increase participation in meaningful occupations and overall wellbeing for attending …
Occupational Therapy Students’ Perceptions Of Their Experience In A Role-Emerging Level Ii Fieldwork Within Higher Education Student Services, 2024 Thomas Jefferson University
Occupational Therapy Students’ Perceptions Of Their Experience In A Role-Emerging Level Ii Fieldwork Within Higher Education Student Services, Marie-Christine Potvin, Alexis Morales, Erin West, Mika Kalimi, Jeanne M Coviello
Department of Occupational Therapy Faculty Papers
BACKGROUND: Role-emerging settings - those where occupational therapy (OT) services have not traditionally been provided - are common sites for practice placements of entry-level occupational therapy students. A growing body of literature has attempted to determine the value and drawbacks of such practice placements on the professional preparedness of OT students with mixed findings. Benefits have been identified, including increased cultural understanding, advocacy, creativity, initiative, and problem-solving skills. However, OT students have been reported to perceive such placement as limiting their professional growth and preparedness to practice compared to traditional placements.
METHODS: A phenomenological study was conducted seeking the perceptions …
Ot's Perspective On Type 1 Diabetes Management In College Students, 2024 University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences
Ot's Perspective On Type 1 Diabetes Management In College Students, Nimmy Thomas, Cassandra Nelson, Elizabeth Pyatak
Spring 2024 Virtual OTD Capstone Symposium
To create a program guide to provide resources for freshman-year students to seek accommodations or helpful tips for students with type 1 diabetes to have a smooth transition to college enhance overall health management, and participate in leisure activities.
Expanding Impact To Promote Wellness And Functional Independence, 2024 Belmont University
Expanding Impact To Promote Wellness And Functional Independence, Margaret Stacy
OTD Capstone Projects
This doctoral capstone project was completed in partnership with Spiral Spine Pilates (SSP). SSP is a studio that specializes in supporting the scoliosis community, offering a range of resources for everyone, no matter their age, curve, or where they are in their journey. SSP utilizes evidence-based methods to lengthen and strengthen the body while empowering clients to live happily, pain-free, and fearlessly. The objective of this project was to expand the positive impact SSP can make on promoting wellness and functional independence for its clients through the development and refinement of resources. This included increasing the usability and accessibility of …
Exploring The Interplay Between Physical Activity Wellness, Social Networks, And Academic Performance In Pt Students, 2024 University of Nebraska Medical Center
Exploring The Interplay Between Physical Activity Wellness, Social Networks, And Academic Performance In Pt Students, Grace C. Johnson, Kellie Gossman, Tessa Wells, Betsy J. Becker
Posters and Presentations: Physical Therapy
Purpose
Recognizing the intersection of peer influence, physical activity, student wellness, and academic performance, this study aims to provide insights that can inform educational practices and promote success among future physical therapist (PT) students. The study's purpose is to investigate the associations between students' physical activity wellness scores, their social networks, and academic performance within the school environment. The research questions are (1) Do students tend to form friendships with classmates who exhibit similar physical activity wellness scores and student achievement? and (2) How do the Exercise Factor scores of PT students align with published normative values?
Subjects: 124 students …
The Feigned Annoyance And Frustration Test To Activate The Sympathoadrenal Medullary System, 2024 Loma Linda University
The Feigned Annoyance And Frustration Test To Activate The Sympathoadrenal Medullary System, Ted W. Gehrig Iii, Lee S. Berk, Robert I. Dudley, Jo A. Smith, Lida Gharibvand, Everett B. Lohman Iii
Physical Therapy Faculty Articles and Research
When perceived as threatening, social interactions have been shown to trigger the sympathoadrenal medullary system as well as the hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal axis resulting in a physiologic stress response. The allostatic load placed on human health and physiology in the context of acute and chronic stress can have profound health consequences. The purpose of this study was to develop a protocol for a lab-based stress stimulus using social-evaluative threat. While several valid, stress-stimulating protocols exist, we sought to develop one that triggered a physiologic response, did not require significant lab resources, and could be completed in around 10 min. We included 53 …
From Textbooks To Clinical Practice: Selecting And Implementing Outcomes Measures In Stroke Rehabilitation, 2024 University of Nebraska Medical Center
From Textbooks To Clinical Practice: Selecting And Implementing Outcomes Measures In Stroke Rehabilitation, Stacie Mae Larreau Christensen, Monica Dial
Posters and Presentations: Physical Therapy
No abstract provided.
Occupational Therapy’S Role In Creating An Educational Employment Program For Individuals With Disabilities., 2024 University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences
Occupational Therapy’S Role In Creating An Educational Employment Program For Individuals With Disabilities., Jessica Tully, Cynthia Haynes
Spring 2024 Virtual OTD Capstone Symposium
The purpose of this poster was to explain the steps taken to create an educational employment program for individuals with developmental and intellectual disabilities.
The Role Of Occupational Therapy For Mothers With Children Who Have Had A Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (Nicu) Stay, 2024 University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences
The Role Of Occupational Therapy For Mothers With Children Who Have Had A Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (Nicu) Stay, Reagan Mclendon, Cynthia Haynes
Spring 2024 Virtual OTD Capstone Symposium
This study examined the occupational needs of mothers with a child who required a NICU stay and illustrates the potential roles of occupational therapy for this population.
Promoting Parental Competence When Transitioning From The Nicu To Home: A Coaching Intervention, 2024 University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences
Promoting Parental Competence When Transitioning From The Nicu To Home: A Coaching Intervention, Vanessa Chavez, Angela Labrie Blackwell
Spring 2024 Virtual OTD Capstone Symposium
This handbook aims to improve the support system for families in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) by developing a coaching intervention that empowers parents, improves their confidence, and provides necessary home care skills.
Participation And Outcomes Of A Community-Based Fall Prevention Program Before, During And After Covid-19 Pandemic., 2024 University of the Pacific
Participation And Outcomes Of A Community-Based Fall Prevention Program Before, During And After Covid-19 Pandemic., Bhavana Raja, Preeti Oza
Pacific Journal of Health
Introduction: Several community education programs aim to minimize risk of falling in community-dwelling older adults. However, due to the covid-19 pandemic most of these programs stopped or were delivered virtually. A matter of balance (MOB) is one such program that was delivered virtually during pandemic. The purpose of this study is to assess the differences in outcomes between in-person and virtual MOB program in San Joaquin County of California.
Methods: Participants were recruited from the community. Each MOB course ran for 8 sessions in-person or 9 sessions in the virtual format. A retrospective analysis was conducted on deidentified pre-post survey …
A Multiple-Site Case Inquiry To Identify The Attributes Of Socio-Academic Culture In Successful Entry-To-Practice Respiratory Therapy Programs, 2024 Southeastern University - Lakeland
A Multiple-Site Case Inquiry To Identify The Attributes Of Socio-Academic Culture In Successful Entry-To-Practice Respiratory Therapy Programs, Thomas D. Jones
Doctor of Education (Ed.D)
Background: Organizational structure and culture have been explored extensively in higher education. Nonacademic factors influence student engagement, motivation, and success. Research describing socio-academic culture in health professions programs is limited. Achievement of fundamental social-emotional learning (SEL) competencies empowers students to learn and achieve educational goals. SEL has not been established as a theoretical framework in health professions education. SEL competencies closely align with respiratory therapy (RT) learner needs and essential professional skills. Attributes of socio-academic culture in successful RT programs and their impact on student success are unknown. Objective: To identify the attributes of socio-academic culture in successful entry-to-practice respiratory …
Play Is A Way Of Life: Play-Based Program For Parents Of Young Children (Ages Two To Five Years Old), 2024 University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences
Play Is A Way Of Life: Play-Based Program For Parents Of Young Children (Ages Two To Five Years Old), Lauren Purdom, Angela Labrie Blackwell, Amanda Perdue Owen
Spring 2024 Virtual OTD Capstone Symposium
This play-based program was created for parents of young children (ages two to five years old) and is accessible through a website called "Play is a Way of Life". Within this program it includes, educational material on the differences between active and passive play and recommendations for each type of play that children in this age group should participate in each day. It also includes a 6-week program with a variety of active play activities that target specific skills that children (ages two to five years old) should participate in for their overall development.
A Guidebook For Latina Breast Cancer Survivors & Occupational Therapy Practitioners, 2024 University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences
A Guidebook For Latina Breast Cancer Survivors & Occupational Therapy Practitioners, Abigail Hernandez, Leslie Khan-Farooqi, Mary Ann Smith
Spring 2024 Virtual OTD Capstone Symposium
Many Latina women diagnosed with breast cancer face psychosocial challenges and do not have access or the necessary resources to assist them with these challenges which may lead to decreased quality of life. This study is designed to address the most common psychosocial issues associated with breast cancer to assist Latina women as well as occupational therapy practitioners.