The human-animal bond has existed and been documented on for centuries, and the use of animals in the healthcare setting has steadily increased since the 1980s. Animal-assisted therapy has been shown to improve aspects of...
Mini Minds is a multi-disciplinary outpatient pediatric clinic with a focus on aiding families in achieving occupational well-being through their brain-based learning brand. External and internal analyses of Mini Minds revealed...
Stones Crossing Physical Therapy and Rehab offers clients a variety of treatments and therapists have multiple advanced training and certifications in different skills. Staff wanted an animal assisted therapy (AAT) program to...
The Lafayette Family YMCA established a community partnership with Franciscan Health and the two organizations are a part of a building that offers services from both organizations. The purposes of this doctoral capstone were:...
Purpose: The purpose of this Doctoral Capstone Experience (DCE) project was to develop effective and inclusive safe transfer training for support staff at Garden Center Services (GCS), propose a plan to increase accessibility...
Hippotherapy is a unique treatment tool used by occupational, physical, and speech therapists to meet patients' functional goals. Hippotherapy requires several individuals to facilitate a successful and safe session and...
The purpose of the Doctoral Capstone at the Rehabilitation hospital of Indiana Northwest Brain Injury Center (INBIC) was to complete the initial stages of program development for a concussion clinic. Educational resources were...
Work is recognized as an integral component of most adults' lives and personal identities, often viewed as being essential to gain economic self-sufficiency, social connectedness, and good quality of life (Dennis, & Gitlow,...
Individuals with dementia often experience sensory and occupational deprivation in long-term care facilities, and there is a need to provide opportunities for increased engagement. The purpose of this doctoral capstone...