Occupational Therapy Doctoral Capstone Experiences (DCE)

Abboud, Danielle   Implementing the Role of Occupational Therapy within Primary Care to Address Home Safety and Fall Prevention

Alt, Abbie   The Role of Occupational Therapy in Promoting Self-Regulation in a School-Based Setting

Archuleta, Megan   Promoting Healthy Habits and Routines for Pregnant/Postpartum Women Experiencing Substance Use

Bates, Jordan  Fall Prevention for Older Adults in Home Health: Promoting Safety.

Battafarano, Hannah   Promoting Rehabilitative Treatment for Adjudicated Youth through Trauma-Informed Care: A Sensory and Somatic Approach.

Beaver, Emily   Healthy Hood: Improving Access to Healthcare Resources within Black, Brown and Low SES Communities.

Bench, Braley   Improving Occupational Engagement and Independence by Increasing Access to Resources for At-risk Youth.

Bergner, Kaydrie   Increasing the use of Canine Assisted Intervention within an Outpatient Pediatric Therapy Setting: Training and Implementation

Boyce, Haley  Promoting Community Integration and Social Participation for Individuals Living with Spinal Cord Injury

Bradley, Jackie  Exploring Family-Centered Occupational Therapy Interventions to Minimize Occupational Disruptions Experienced by Pediatric Patients

Brandt, Cami  Occupational Therapy’s Role in Sexual Health Education in an Elementary School-Based Setting

Burton, Brandi  Improving Academic Support for Students Transitioning Back into the Classroom After a Concussion

Chleborad, Dana  Adolescent Concussions: Addressing the Psychosocial Implications for Classroom Success

Corey, Megan  Enabling Exploration: Promoting Community Reintegration Through Engagement in Meaningful Leisure and Social Activities for Adults with Mental Health Hardship

Cornwall, Danielle  Promoting Holistic Health for Caregivers of Children with Special Needs

Cowley, Keeley   Addressing Sexuality with Community-Dwelling Older Adults in Occupational Therapy Practice

Daskiewicz, Elena   Safe Sounds in the NICU: An Auditory-Based Sensory Program

Desai, Dhara   The Distinct Value of Occupational Therapy in Pediatric Oncology Care

De Vaughn, Iesha   mOTivate: Mental Health Matters

Dolan, Michelle  Advocacy in Returning to Work: Increasing Motivation in Neurological Populations.

Epps, Mattia   Promoting Self-Efficacy in Women Transitioning to Motherhood: A Role for Occupational Therapy in Maternal Health

Franzluebbers, Elizabeth  Importance of integrating lymphedema education for clients following a breast cancer diagnosis. .

Fuller, Laura   Nature-based play: promoting engagement and inclusion

Goforth, Lana  Keys To Success In Virtual Learning: Environmental Considerations, Ergonomic Setup, and Routine Establishment

Griffin, Hilary   Project Upstream Program: Cultivating Resiliency in Native American Youth

Heston, Sam Integrating Occupational Therapy in a Community-Based Parkinson’s Program Through Educational, Physical, and Social Interventions

Hafkey, Alexandria The Role of Occupational Therapy in Prenatal and Postpartum Pelvic Health

Henry-Wilson, Kenesha Increasing Independence in Daily Living Skills for Young Adults with Intellectual Disabilities Transitioning into Adulthood

Hunter, Dmieflur  Into the Virtual World: Improving Health Outcomes in Veterans by Utilizing Virtual Reality

Jackson,Jeremy  Helpful Hand: An Occupation-Based Guidebook for Upper Extremity Peripheral Nerve Conditions

Jenson,Jessica  Bridging the Divide: A Reciprocal Relationship Between Refugees and Occupational Therapy Students

Jones,Kelsey  The Role of Occupational Therapy in the Re-entry Process for Justice Involved Clients

Kahle, Lydia  Functional Benefits of an Adaptive Riding Saddle in Hippotherapy.

Karst, Becca  Increased Self-determination and Social Participation to improve the Quality of Life for Adults with Disabilities

Keller, Nicole   Taping and Positioning of the Hemiplegic Shoulder within Acute Care Occupational Therapy

Kellogg, Kassidy   Integrating Occupational Therapy with Unhoused Women and Children to Prepare for Transition Into Community Living

Khandalavala, Colleen  Promoting Meaningful Activity in End of Life: Occupational Therapy's Role in End of Life Care

Khaukha, Keaira   Aging in Place: A Fall Prevention Approach

Lewis, Madison  Visual Deficits and Brain Injury: Program Development for Outpatient Therapy

Lung, Robyn Our Hips Don't Lie: How Outpatient Pelvic Floor Therapy Can Promote Occupational Engagement & Equality

Maday, Kelly  Promoting Parent Education, Advocacy, and Community Support for Children with Chronic and Complex Conditions

Mesadieu, Lisa Advocating for the Role of Occupational Therapy Within Sports Medicine to Address Functional and Psychosocial Consequences in College Athletes

McGuire, Kylee  Diabetic Self-Management and Occupational Therapy: Promoting Adherence in Hospitalized Adults

Morgan, Kennedy  Aging in Place in Rural Nebraska

Morman, Rachel  Addressing Pediatric Vision Disorders: The Design and Implementation of a Vision Toolkit

Neugebauer, Lexi  OT Promoting Sensory Regulation Advocacy, Education, and Supports for Recreational Therapy

Nguyen, Megan Holistic Wellness for Mothers Postpartum: A Health Promotion Approach

Nunn, Catherine Promoting Staff Awareness and Perception on Sexual Participation in Skilled Nursing Facilities

Ondracek, Katie Therapeutic Dance: Education on Positive Mental Health and Dance for Youth and Families

Popesku, Jenna Steady Steppin’: Enhancing Mental and Physical Health Through Parkinson’s Specific Dance, Supportive Dialogue and Community Education

Rathwell, Raquel  Finding Your Fun: A Humor-Based Life Skills Program for Men Experiencing Homelessness

Rickert, Anne Addressing Psychosocial Concerns Among Individuals with a Neurological Injury: Development of a Mental Health Program Within Inpatient Rehabilitation

Runyan, Taylor Improving Social Participation, Inclusion and Mental Health in Veterans

Sanchez, Vianney   Health Management and Health Literacy among Individuals with Limited English Proficiency.

Schneider, Mckenzie   Bridging the Gap: Integrating Behavioral Principles into Occupational Therapy Practice for Individuals with Autism.

Schubert, Amber  Adaptive Recreation and Occupational Therapy: Promoting Inclusive Play for All

Shevela, Cassie   Housing Sustainability: A Role for Occupational Therapy to Support the Homeless to Attain and Sustain Housing.

Simmons, Abigail   Bringing an Occupational Therapy Perspective to an Equine-assisted Riding Center

Sontag, Magi   Improving Motor Skills Through Canine-Assisted Interventions in Occupational Therapy

Svoboda, Rebecca   You Eat, I Eat, We all Eat: Group Feeding Interventions for Children with Oral Hypersensitivities

Sweeney, Aileen   Bringing an Occupational Therapy Perspective to Nature-Based Therapy Community Programming

Tharnish, Erin  Establishing Virtual Tools and Resources to Improve Assistive Technology Usability

Thomas, Angel Empowering All Care Partners: Increasing Independence and Occupational Engagement for Parkinson’s Caregivers

Trevena, Abigail Implementation of Life Skills Groups to Improve Occupational Engagement in Homeless and At-Risk Youth

Wood, Rachel   Promoting Self-Determination Among Homeless Women Through Evidence-Based Trauma-Informed Care Staff Education and Supplemental Training