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....
Background: The profession of occupational therapy is in need of a framework to guide practitioner understanding of the complex occupational nature of sexuality and intimacy, including assessment, intervention design, and...
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....
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...
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...
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...
Many veterans have difficulty with reintegration into civilian life due to factors including psychological health, social interaction, physical health, housing, finances, education, and/or legal matters (Elnitsky, Fisher, &...
The purpose of my doctoral capstone experience was to explore the role of occupational therapy in the prevention and treatment of post-intensive care syndrome (PICS). My project consisted of three main components: a) developing...