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...
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 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...
Young adults with disabilities are more likely to be unemployed compared to individuals without a disability due to the limited amount of employment opportunities for these individuals. The effect of this epidemic impacts these...
The objective of this project was to further develop a home exercise program while implementing quality improvement strategies. The needs of the Community Health Network outpatient clinic were assessed via survey which was sent...
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...
Follow-up care for infants after discharge from the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) is essential as infants who have had a stay in the NICU are at an increased risk of having developmental delays. Infants have improved...
The purpose of the study was to determine risk factors for musculoskeletal disorders (MSD) in an obstetrician-gynecologist (OB/GYN) surgeon and an orthopedic surgeon. A prospective case series format and mixed method design was...
Due to high residential care costs, individuals with dementia are remaining in their community and relying on informal caregivers (Vreugdenhil, 2014). Providing unpaid care for individuals with dementia can negatively impact...
"Introduction: Cancer survivors continue to experience complications that last months to years following diagnosis and treatment which can impact daily life. The purpose of this study was to explore the lived experiences of...
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...
Play is a major occupation that contributes to child development and quality of life. The purpose of this study was to examine how caregiver anxiety impacts play with children with disabilities. Using a qualitative...
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...
Occupational therapy addresses fine motor skills throughout the lifespan, but there is limited evidence for how understanding a functional tool's purpose and the presence of environmental cues impact a transitioning infant's...
A study done in 2018 ranked the United States by drug use (Kiernan, 2018). Indiana was ranked 7th in the lineup for having the biggest drug problem (Kiernan, 2018). Indianapolis has many addiction centers to address this issue,...
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...
Theracare Outpatient Therapy Services provides skilled therapies to children in order to maximize independence in their lives. Prior summer programs have been implemented in the past but with limited research and organization....
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...
The Doctoral Capstone Experience (DCE) is a 14-week long clinical rotation in which students are encouraged to gain advanced clinical skills and experience with program development. The primary focus of this reviewed clinical...
The Doctoral Capstone Experience (DCE) is a 14-week long clinical rotation in which students are encouraged to gain advanced clinical skills and experience with program development. The primary focus of this reviewed clinical...
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...
Current falls prevention interventions vary in methodology and effectiveness, and there is need for consistent intervention in the clinical setting. The purpose of this study was to determine the content validity of the My...
The purpose of this Doctoral Capstone Experience (DCE) was to develop and implement a program to address cancer survivors' sexual health and intimacy concerns at Cancer Support Community of Central Indiana. Program development...
Evidence: Older adults in institutional settings experience limited participation in leisure occupations, often leading to depression and decreased life meaning (Chippendale & Bear-Lehman, 2012; Elias, Neville, & Scott, 2015)....
The purpose of this doctoral capstone project was to provide education and resources regarding the role of occupational therapy (OT) with Parkinson's disease (PD), coping skills, self-management, wellness, and fall prevention...
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:...
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...
Feeding and eating problems are common among children with and without disabilities and can have long lasting adverse effects on both the child and their family. After conducting a needs assessment at Bloom Pediatric Therapy,...
Following the completion of a needs assessment at Saint Joseph Regional Medical Hospital, an increase of medical spending, a lack of patient expectation fulfillment, and the decreased functional outcomes postoperatively were...
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...
Caregivers and parents of children with disabilities face barriers to participation in spiritual settings and community events. Families accepted into church environments have been shown to have increased participation and...
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...
Neutralism can be a pragmatic choice for a nation's foreign policy in that taking such a stance can enhance their social and economic prosperity. Neutralism as a state policy connotes a policy of choosing to avoid political and...
The Emergent Professional Identity Mapping or EPIM is an activity developed for entry-level doctoral capstone students to reflect on their personal and professional values and their public purposes as they envision their...
The nature and timing of the transition between Late Prehistoric Irene ceramics and Mission period Altamaha ceramics are not well understood. Archaeologists in the Southeast debate over the what caused coastal Guale groups to...
Transgender and gender non-conforming (TGNC) persons experience a variety of health and psychosocial disparities, necessitating a need for unique, evidence-based interventions to facilitate occupational engagement and ensure...
The aim of this project was to obtain grant funding to assist A Caring Place in purchasing multiple computer-based, person-centered devices from Its Never 2 Late (iN2L) technology. A Caring Place is an adult day service center...
Sexuality is one area of performance resulting in both direct and indirect deficits post brain injury; however, clinicians rarely address this topic during the rehabilitative process (Stocchetti & Zanier, 2016). The purpose of...
Fair trade is a practice that encourages socially and environmentally ethical business practices, and ensures an affordable livelihood for small scale artisans. Global Gifts, a fair trade organization, is attempting to enter...
The legal field is one that is full of abstract concepts and constructs that are open to interpretation. This opens the door to varying and conflicting statements regarding a controversial issue such as self-defense. There is...
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...
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...
The purpose of this study was to examine the effectiveness of theatre-based intervention for recovery from addictions. High relapse rates associated with drug use significantly affect one's ability to perform daily occupations,...
The purpose of this doctoral capstone experience was to develop administration and leadership skills in regards to occupational therapy practices in the skilled nursing facility environment through literature review,...
Acute psychiatric facilities serve individuals with serious mental illnesses in hopes of providing adequate care to promote a successful community reintegration, although many facilities lack having an occupational therapist on...
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...