Doctoral Capstone Presentations

Studying the Reliability and Precision of the Intermetacarpal Distance Method in Persons with Thumb Osteoarthritis

Research_ Test-Retest Reliability of the GripAble Device

Interrater Reliability Measures for Administering the Function in Sitting Test in Pediatric Populations

Accessibility and Community Participation for Adults with Disabilities

Use of an Occupation-Based Activity Program in a Rural SNF to Improve Perceived Levels of Meaningfulness in Daily Activities

The Therapeutic Use of Music for Older Adults with Neurocognitive Disorders

Technology Enhanced Activities in Dementia Care

Programming at an Adults Day Program to Support the Needs of Unpaid Caregivers

Impact of a Hydration Program in a Senior Living Facility to Improve Fluid Intake

The Design and Pilot of a Continuing Education Course About Sleep in Adults and Older Adults

Creation of an Online Continuing Education Course About the Use of Virtual Reality in OT

Creating an Piloting a Continuing Education Course for OT Practitioners Focused on Children and Sleep

Creating a Level II FW Experience at the Fort Liberty Holistic Health and Fitness Program

Best Practices for Preparing a Diverse Student Body for Success in the Doctoral Capstone

Trauma Informed Care Training for OTs Working with Immigrant Children and Their Families

The Efficacy of Hippotherapy Interventions and Perceptions Surrounding It

Self-Efficacy for Clinicians and Feeding Interventions for Autistic Children

Nature's Impact on a Child's Playfulness

Impact of Sensory Processing Education and Training for Early Childhood Educators

Development of Healthy Habits and Routines in Children Experiencing Homelessness

Developing an Animal Assisted Therapy Program for a Pediatric Population

Creating a Training Module to Teach Volunteers About Self Regulation in Children

Comparing Service Oriented Community Activities to  In-house  Programming at GiGi's Playhouse

Caregivers of Autistic Children Perspectives on Factors Affecting Access to Occupational Therapy Services

Women's Health

Preparing Mothers for the Post Partum Experience

Holistic Breast Cancer Related Lymphedema OT Practice

Creating a Group Support Program for Post Partum Individuals

Creating a Culturally Tailored Health and Wellness Program for Hispanic Mothers Participating  in a Community Based Support Group

Physical Health and Wellness

The Use of Prisms for Visual Field Deficits and Visual Inattention

Programming to Address Diabetes in the Latino Population

Improving Competency of Hospital-based OTs in Pain Management

Impact of Education for Service Providers About Managing and Preventing Wounds in Persons who are Unsheltered

Building Habits for Cardiovascular Health

Benefits of Workplace Wellness & Stress Management Training for Staff in a Summer Camp Program for Children

Mental Health

Supporting First Responders and Military Personnel_ Link Between OT and a Mental Health Equine Experiential Framework 4

Development of Caregiver Mental Health Programming at Ronald McDonald House

Developing an Intentional Community at Touchstone Mental Health

Creating Meaning in Life for Adults Receiving Inpatient Care at Peaks Recovery Center

Autism and Intellectual Disabilities

Impacts of Participation in Community-Based Programs for Individuals with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities

Employment Life Skills Curriculum for Autistic Adults

• Creating a Golf Program for Autistic Children at Three Rivers Park District
• Examining the Play Behaviors of Children with ASD
• Supporting the Developmental Needs of Children Impacted by COVID-19
• Ready, Set, Regulate: Self Regulation Programming for Early Childhood Educators
• Impact of Inclusion Training for YMCA Gymnastics Staff Members
• A Revised Trauma Informed Care Training for Southside Family Nurturing Center
• OT Best Practice for Children with Sensory Processing Difficulties and Neuromuscular Disorders
• Creating Nature-Based Play Education Materials for Parents
• Development of a Trauma-Informed Care Module for K-12 Educators in an Emergency Shelter
• Improving Awareness of the Connection Between Sensory Processing and Mental Health in Children
• Training Summer Staff Who Work with Transitioned Aged Youth
• Impact of Animal-Assisted Pediatric Therapy from the Perspective of Caregivers
• Communication and Collaboration on Early Intervention Teams at St. Paul Public Schools
• Social and Emotional Learning in Marginalized Youth

Adults: Intellectual Disability

• Visual Support and Modeling to Promote Social Skill Development in Adults with Developmental Disabilities
• Improving Quality of Life for Autistic Adults by Increasing Occupations Based and Sensory Friendly Opportunities in the Community
• Developing Person-Centered Training to Support Participants at PossAbilities
• Alternative Communication Methods in the Workplace for Adults with Intellectual and/or Developmental Disabilities
• Self Regulation Strategies to Minimize Disruptive Group Behavior in Young Adults and Teens with Developmental and/or Cognitive Disabilities

Adults: Mental Health

• Integrating Sensory Strategies Training for Staff who Support Community Dwelling Adults with Mental health Challenges
• Creation of Therapist Training for Improving Client-Centered Care for Persons with Hoarding Disorder
• Supporting LGBTQIA+ Individuals Through the Intake and recovery Processes at Hazelden Betty Ford Foundation
• Describing the Refugee Experience

Adults: Maternal Health

• Occupational Therapy and Maternal Mental Health
• Co-Occupation Based Parenting Series at Healing House
• Supporting Self Efficacy and Role Development in Mothers of Preterm Infants in the NICU

Adults: Rehabilitation

• Creation of a Program to Improve Self Efficacy for Survivors of Stroke
• Addressing the Psychosocial Needs of Clients in Neurological Rehabilitation
• Analysis of Musculoskeletal Disorders, Injuries and Back Pain in Production Crop Farmers
• Quality Improvement of Client Education Materials for Complex Regional Pain Syndrome
• Increasing Occupational Participation for People with Upper Extremity Hypermobility
• Stakeholder Insights to Inform Process Improvement at Handi Medical Supply

• Programming at Mesabi Family YMCA and Virginia Senior Center to Increase Social Participation of Older Adults
• Person-Centered Care within Open Circle Adult Day Program
• Revision of an Aquatic Arthritis Program for Adults Ages 55+
• Yoga for RUR "ALL" Bodies at Healing Routines LLC
• Improving the Care Coordination Process at Wilder Customized Living Services
• Adaptive Fitness for Older Adults at The Marsh
• Promoting Leisure Participation and Well Being in an Adult Day Program
• Use of Social Dance to Support Engagement in Older Adults