The purpose of this Doctoral Capstone Experience was to expand the pediatric program at a rural outpatient center by increasing awareness of the role occupational therapy plays with children, increasing appropriate referrals,...
Falls are a leading cause of fatal and non-fatal injury, and fear of falling decreases older adults' independence and ability to do typical activities. Multifactorial falls prevention programs have been effective in decreasing...
This paper summarizes the Doctoral Capstone Experience (DCE) that took place at Indiana University Health North Hospital (IUHNH) in which the student analyzed the occupational therapy protocol for patients following a total hip...
Background: The campaign to treat pain as a fifth vital sign exacerbated the use of prescription opioids for chronic pain treatment. Prescription opioids are highly addictive substances that have resulted in the staggering...
The purpose of this Doctoral Capstone Experience (DCE) was to provide the Rehabilitation Hospital of Indiana (RHI) with an outcome measure to better quantify upper extremity recovery following a stroke or brain injury. This...