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

Anderson, Kamryn   Physical Activity for Individual with Alcohol Use Disorder (AUD)

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

Awopetu, Precious   Utilizing an OT lens in Community Wellness Clinics to Increase Physical Wellness, Health Education, and Stress Management

Barnes, Karly  Addressing Mental Health & Occupational Performance for Clients with Upper Extremity and Lower Extremity Amputations in a Prosthetic Clinic.

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

Boyce, Sydney  Promoting Role Competence & Occupational Participation During a Child or Sibling’s Medical Carey

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

Braun, Alicyn Combining Occupations with Functional Electrical Stimulation as Treatment for Acquired Brain Injury

Brown, AndreaPromoting and expanding cognitive engagement with community-dwelling adults

Busch, Skylar Promoting Life Skill Development for Underserved Teens Transitioning into Adulthood

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

Cain, Madison  Promoting Health Wellness, and Leisure for Improved Community Reintegration for Adults with Brain Injury and Spinal Cord Injury

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

Cloyed, Elizabeth  Breaking Barries: Empowering Teens with Divorced/Separated Parents By Increasing Occupational Engagement and Participation

Coble, Jesse  Agriculture and Occupation Therapy: Utilizing Assistive Technology and Transitional Supports for Return to Work

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

Crenshaw, Chelsey  Mental and Pelvic Health Together: Achieving Optimal Wellness

Daskiewicz, Elena   Skating Away Stress: A Mental Health Program for Adolescents

Davidson, Michelle   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.

Doyle, Kaylee  Influencing High School Engagement and Participation Through Provision of Mental Health and Executive Functioning Supports and Resources.

Duran, Madison Behind the Scenes of Cardiac Rehabilitation: Addressing Participation Barriers Using an OT Lens

Eastman, Megan   Promoting Healthy Hygiene, Relationships, and Body Image for Young Girls Through Small Group After School Programming

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

Esquivel, Pedro Creating Interventions Grounded in Motor Learning Principles for Individuals with an Acquired Brain Injury

Feehan, Maggie  Dancing with Parkinson’s Disease: Enhancing Occupational Performance & Quality of Life .

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

Friday, Blake  Promoting Independence in Activities of Daily Living in Long-Term Care for Persons Living with Dementia .

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

Gruidel, Miranda   Groove & Grow: Promoting Positive Mental Health in Youth Through Social-Emotional Skill Building and Movement

Harris, Tara Pilates for Stroke and Brain Injury: Implementing Occupational Therapy Principles Through Exercise

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

Hilderbrand, Nicole Promoting Quality of Life for Informal Caregivers of Persons with Dementia

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

Huskic, Selma  Improving Students’ Academic Success in the Long COVID Era Utilizing an Occupational Therapy Perspective

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

Kirwan,Sophia   Therapeutic Memories: Reminiscence as a Pathway to Improve Quality of Life for Individuals Living with Dementia

Krones, Isabella   Promoting Positive Mental Health For Teenage Girls Through Leisure Exploration

Koss, Leah Adaptive and Inclusive Sports: Expanding Opportunities for Kids with Special Needs in Rural Communities

Larsen, Kurgan  The Power of Voice: Occupational Therapy to Increase Engagement in Addiction Recovery

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

Mapior, Alakiir Enhancing the psychosocial well-being of adolescent refugees through the implementation of mental health education

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

McNamara, Cristina  Promoting Safety Skills for Children with Autism in the Aquatic Environment

Morgan, Kennedy  Aging in Place in Rural Nebraska

Morgan, Morgan Maximizing Mental Health of Graduate Students Through Education and Promotion of Self-Management Techniques

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

Naputi, Ha'ani Integrating Blood Flow Restriction as an Innovative Approach to Upper Extremity Rehabilitation

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

Osborne, McKenzie Pediatric Hand Therapy: Exploring Practice Patterns & Perceptions

Peterson, Caitlynn Promoting Occupational Engagement by Increasing Access to Resources for Women Experiencing Infertility

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

Prado, Bailey Independent Nation: Providing Resources and Best Practice to Supporting Adults to Empower Teens Aging Out of Foster Care

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

Riley, Brooke The Impact of Vestibular Program on School Occupations in Children with Hearing Impairments

Rodgriguez, RichardIntegrating Blood Flow Restriction as an Innovative Approach to Upper Extremity Rehabilitation

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

Saadi, Laila The Role of OT in Fostering Parent-Infant Bonding and Infant Development in the NICU

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

Schmaderer, Ashlynn An OT-Driven Process for Promoting Engagement and Building Resilience among Adults with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities through Trauma-Informed Care

Schmidt, Abigail Promoting Engagement in Older Adults with Dementia: The Montessori Method

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

Schnell, Emma  Happy Helper Program: Volunteering, Sense of Purpose, and Social Participation in Adults with an Intellectual Disability.

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

Stussy, Cassidy   Advocating for the Role of Occupational Therapy Within Collegiate Athletics to Address Occupational Balance

Stutzman, EmilyIncreasing maternal health resources within a rural community

 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

Swenson, Lauren   Promoting Self-Regulation and Social-Emotional Skills with Students in Afterschool Programs

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

Ticknor, Macy Regulation before Expectation: Incorporating Movement Breaks to Increase Student Engagement & Regulation in a School-Based Setting

Tingelhoff, Kinsely Implementing Canine-Assisted Therapy in a Pediatric Outpatient Therapy Setting: Increasing Motor Skills While Utilizing Best Practices

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

Washington, Jillian   Improving Social-Emotional Skills in Children Who Have Experienced Adverse Childhood Experiences

Watts-Johnson, Ayoma   Promoting Quality of Life for Women Diagnosed with Cancer

Weatherly, Elisabeth Enhancing Health Literacy for Spanish-Speaking Patients: A Pathway to Improved Hospital Care

Worthington, Sarah Bridging the gap: intimacy resources for breast cancer warriors in the community

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