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Occupational Therapy Capstone Projects

The occupational therapy doctorate program prepares students to improve human lives through innovations in research, community engagement and education in occupational therapy and rehabilitation in general. The rigor and demands of the program match the need for occupational therapy services in a dynamic healthcare system that is highly technological and global.

Theses/Dissertations from 2024 2024

Bridging the Gap: Addressing Systemic Factors in Assistive Technology Provision Through Resource Creation and Stakeholder Engagement, Isabel Atkinson

Strengthening Vocational Skills In Adolescents With Disabilities: A Review Of A Pediatric Occupational Therapy Workforce Program, Jordan T. Bennie

Developing a Practice Guide for Occupational Therapy Services Within a Novel Interdisciplinary Infant Mental Health Clinic in Atlanta, Georgia, Allyssa Bidwell

Supporting Students with Sensory Processing Differences in the Classroom: Development of Educational Resources for Teachers, Morgan Paige Bouwkamp

Navigating Diversity: A Thorough Review of the Barriers and Facilitators for Retention of Minority Clinicians in the Healthcare System, Jadia L. Bullock

Support Group on Neurodivergent Affirming Care for Spanish-Speaking Caregivers, Daniela Castro

Culinary Care for Individuals with Distal Radius Fracture to Improve Function in the Kitchen, Rebecca Cohen Dr.

Enhancing the Experiences of Family Caregivers and Formal Caregivers at a Non-medical Model Caregiving Company: the Optimization of Communication Practices, Sarah Curtis

A Comprehensive Business Plan and Sustainability Model for a Student-Led Pro-Bono Clinic Enriching Students and Community Well-Being, Kelsey T. Days

Increasing recruitment and retention of minority students in an OT educational program: Understanding barriers to a career as an Occupational Therapists and Increasing awareness of OT, Carolina Figueroa

A Multifaceted Occupational Therapy-Based Transition Program Manual for Collegiate-Level Athletes Who Have Experienced Career-Ending Injuries, Shannen-Rose L. Forde

The Development of Culturally-Appropriate Educational Materials to Facilitate Comprehension and Adherence to Occupational Therapy Interventions, Tyler Friefeld

Children’s Adaptive Swim Instruction for Caregivers, Evelyn C. Hernandez

Globalizing Occupational Therapy: Bridging Gaps In Community-Based Care Of The Dominican Republic Through Digital Education In Therapeutic Interventions, Laura Hildreth

The Effect of a Psychosocial Occupational Therapy-Based Group on Self-confidence and Perceived Life Satisfaction in an Outpatient Addiction Rehabilitation Center, Lindsay J. Hodge

Breaking Barriers: Program Development for Enhancing Communication between Law Enforcement and Brain Injury Survivors for Safer Encounters, Colleen Johnson

Adult Life Skills at GiGi’S Playhouse: Program Expansion & Individualization for Adults with Down Syndrome, Kaylee Kennedy

The V.O.I.C.E Workshop: A Verbal Outreach and Interpersonal Communication Empowerment Workshop for the Staff at an LGBTQ+ Homeless Program, Nayla A. Long

The Effects of Parental Income Level on Sensory Processing at a Low-Income Daycare, Camden Lorys

Supporting Informal Caregivers of Patients Diagnosed with Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS): The Development of A Comprehensive Resource Website, Makayla Matson

The Development of Sensory and Coregulation Techniques to Improve Self-Regulation for Children Who Were Affected by Lockdown During Covid, Nicole May

Promoting Action Observation in Stroke Rehabilitation by Facilitating Knowledge Translation, Madison Medina

AdaptedEx: Community-based Adapted Exercise Program for Adolescents with Physical Disabilities to Support Health Maintenance, Grace Mura

Optimizing Physical Readiness: Development of an Effective Individualized Exercise Program for Injured Cadet Soldiers to Reduce Regression of Performance Skills and Further Injury During a Profile, Angela Nguyen

Perspectives on Youth Transition Services in Rhode Island: An Implementation Guide for East Greenwich High School, Margaux Officer

Program Development Addressing Sex and Intimacy in Acquired Brain Injury Rehabilitation, Rebecca L. Parker

Developing a Peer Mentor Training Guide for an Inclusive Postsecondary Education Program, Rosemary Ellen Peters

OT2B: The Creation of a Targeted Pre-Professional Club and Educational Intervention to Increase Awareness of and Interest in Occupational Therapy in a Diverse and Non-Traditional Undergraduate Student Population, Molly T. Rowland

Creating an Occupation-Based Psychosocial and Life Skills Program for Refugee Adolescents, Jennifer Saj

Designing and Assessing an Evidence-Based Support Resource for Parents of Children Included in Special Education in a Small, Rural School District, Mirage Sanders

Developing an Occupational Therapy Trauma-Informed Guide for Practitioners to Address the Needs of Adults Following Trauma-Inducing Events, Michael Santos Jr

Development of a Peer-Led Community Program to Improve Social Engagement Between Older Adults with and without Dementia, Ashley Sciandra

Elective Course Development: Occupational Therapy in the Acute Care Setting, Ella Thompson

Utilizing an Occupational Therapy Perspective to Develop a Business Plan for a Neurodiversity Affirming Special Education School, Jillian Turner

Increasing the Participation and Inclusion of Students with Disabilities within the General Education Elementary School Classroom, Katherine Tyre

Canine-Assisted Support: Adapting a Facility Dog Program to Address Developmental Milestones in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) at Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta (CHOA), Kathryn M. Verdeyen

Occupation-Based Intervention for Individuals Who Have Experienced TBI and IPV: Role of OTs and Neurological Assessments, Alyssa Hope Waters

Exploring the Role of Occupational Therapy in Concussion Care in Young Athletes, Julia E. Watkins

Barriers & Supports to Occupational Therapists Working in Pelvic Health Across Three Healthcare Delivery Systems: Outpatient, Hospitals, and Home Health, Charlotte Watts

A Health and Wellness Program for Young Adults with Down Syndrome at GIGI's Playhouse: An Occupational-Therapy Based Perspective, Erin B. Wooten