Background: Immobility often results in functional dependence in community-dwelling older adults. Expenditures for healthcare related to immobility are projected to increase exponentially as the older adult population is...
The purpose of this project was to develop a system in the University of Indianapolis campus cafeteria that would provide students with information regarding the nutritional value of their food, thus allowing them the...
The effect of individuals in our community experiencing both substance use disorders and homelessness impacts and impairs their occupational performance in their everyday lives (McNaughton, 2008). Occupational therapy (OT) can...
Background: The Fall Observation Report at Spring Hill Village (SHV) in 2018 showed that there were 222 falls reported. After discussing with all therapy staff, they stated there are no fall prevention or simple home...
Veterans experiencing homelessness secondary to behavioral health or mental health conditions require proper care to address the barriers to successful participation in occupations. Occupational therapists hold the...
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,...
The addiction of one individual affects much more than that person; addiction impacts the individual's family, as well as the entire community. Addiction leads to loss of life, social disruption, role disruption, and emotional...
Farming/ranching continuously ranks as one of the most dangerous jobs in the United States, however literature indicates current gaps in care between health professionals and farmers/ranchers. Typically, resulting from limited...
Three-dimensional (3D) printing technology is thought to enhance developments in the medical field by printing products for the use of patients and health care providers. Researchers have investigated the use and impact of 3D...
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...
Over 67,000 individuals are injured from firearms each year. Occupational therapists are able to treat individuals with upper extremity injuries. Occupational therapy students are trained in school on the basic upper extremity...
Background: With strict rules on isolation following a bone marrow transplant, the pediatric cancer population suffers from delayed social interaction and developmental skills, impacting
their roles and occupations (Connelly,...
A capstone experience was completed to fulfill academic requirements for a doctoral degree in occupational therapy. The primary goal of the doctoral capstone experience was to develop advanced leadership and administrative...
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 primary purpose of this Doctoral Capstone Experience, in unison with clinical skills, was to develop readable educational handouts for patients with various conditions to increase their functional outcomes while minimizing...
Cortical visual impairment (CVI) is the leading bilateral visual impairment in children under the age of 18. CVI is caused by an insult to the posterior visual pathway resulting in difficulties processing what the eye is...
Island Dolphin Care, a not-for-profit, provides dolphin-assisted therapy programs for people with special needs. A needs assessment was completed by the therapy staff at IDC immediately after the therapy season ended in...
Problem Statement: Individuals who are homeless and terminally ill experience a loss of meaningful occupation as their illness progresses (Ko & Nelson-Becker, 2014; Lyons et al., 2002). The holistic practice of occupational...
Pens, Pencils, & Pain(t) is an exploration of and reflection on my experiences with chronic low back pain through art. While those close to me knew about my pain, I struggled to describe my experiences and even found I had...
The level of physical activity participation among individuals with disabilities is substantially lower than individuals without disabilities, which is largely attributed to attitudinal,environmental, and programmatic barriers....
This study measured the extent of the effect that benefits and barriers have on physical therapy clinical instructors, examined relationships between demographics and benefits and barriers, and discovered additional benefits,...
Background: Participants of the local and Miss Indiana pageants, experience a surge in occupations which potentially imposes a threat to overall wellness. In order for these women to maintain their wellness during each phase of...
Background: Play is an essential occupation for children and has a role in facilitating proper child development. The demands related to caring for a child with a disability can be anxiety-inducing for some caregivers, which...
Health care providers must have a clear understanding of regulatory guidelines to support successful payment of clinically appropriate and medically necessary services. Limited research has examined the knowledge of Medicare...
Fall prevention, and the subsequent reduction of fall-related injuries, is critically important for preserving independence among older adults. Cardiac phase II rehabilitation (CR) is a comprehensive medically supervised...
Sexual violence in prisons is not a new concept, but rather has been a defining characteristic of the American Criminal Justice System. There have been many efforts to lower the risk of sexual violence in prison, such as the...
Problem: A need for increased promotion of humanness among people with mental health concerns is prevalent in both the medical and societal realms. Stigma surrounding mental illness from both health professionals and the...
Individuals with disabilities are at an even greater risk for a lack of physical activity and engaging in health promoting behaviors. Home exercise programs (HEP) have been effective in improving patient outcomes and preventing...
Individuals with SUD participated in a 6-week theater intervention to supplement recovery. this research examines the qualitative experience of these participants before, during, and 6 months after the intervention to...
Long-term care facilities provide care to older adults, including individuals with dementia, and promote client-centered care through maximizing functional independence and cultivating one's quality of life (Moyle,...
Domestic violence and addiction recovery are similar in that they both can cause occupational deprivation and a loss of occupational identity (Javaherian, 2006; Steward & Fischer, 2015). This doctoral capstone experience took...
This study examined exercise as it relates to hope and optimism among persons with neurodegenerative diseases, such as Parkinson's disease (PD). The purposes of this study were: 1)To determine the relationships between hope,...
"Background: Researchers completed a retrospective analysis of driving evaluations in a driver-retraining program post diagnosis of cerebrovascular accident (CVA). The purpose of the research was to determine predictors for a...
"Background: Researchers examined existing new driver training records to determine factors associated with successful completion of a driver training program.
Method: Forty-one de-identified driving evaluation and discharge...
The purpose of this study was to examine the lived experience of individuals with a brain injury as they engage in occupations in their community, including employment, shopping, and attending social events. Brain injuries...
This doctoral capstone project will focus on the education of staff, by a doctoral capstone student, within a daycare setting in order to improve their current knowledge and ability to implement concepts of occupational therapy...
The purpose of the doctoral capstone experience (DCE) at Rehabilitation Hospital of Indiana (RHI) was to enhance clinical skills specifically in vision occupational therapy as well as develop resource documents ensuring...
The purpose of this doctoral capstone experience and project was to explore and evaluate the role of occupational therapy in a community-based falls prevention program. The goal of the program was to address falls prevention...
East Washington Elementary School needed a new playground that was more accessible and inclusive for children of all developmental abilities. The doctoral capstone student used current evidence to determine features of...
The primary purpose of this study was to quantify healthy college students' scapula movement through the use of the Scapular Dyskinesis Test (SDT) and physical activity levels through the use of the International Physical...
The primary purpose of this study was to quantify healthy college students' scapula movement through the use of the Scapular Dyskinesis Test (SDT) and physical activity levels through the use of the International Physical...