At a long-term care facility in mid-western Ohio, a secured memory care unit was created to provide structure, routine, and activities for individuals with early to late stages of dementia. There has been a lack of education...
Adults with disabilities can experience limited engagement in social participation due to limitations and barriers. There is a need for increased social participation of individuals with disabilities within the community...
Borderline personality disorder (BPD) is characterized by intense emotions, self-harm, low or unstable self-image, and risky behaviors, among other symptoms (American Psychiatric Association, 2013). The purpose of this study...
Background: State standards have shifted the focus of kindergarten curricula, increasing the amount of testing completed in schools, directly impacting the amount of time students spend in hands-on and exploratory play. With...
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...
This study aims to describe how occupational therapy (OT) practitioners are addressing side effects and occupational performance deficits of cancer survivors in order to analyze current practice trends. Survey methodology with...
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...
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...
"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...
Participation in group-based dance activities is thought to positively impact a child's overall health and wellness. Though researchers have investigated the effects dance has on a person's overall health and wellness, Kids...