Doctoral Capstone Presentations

• Using an OT Perspective to Incorporate Psychosocial Patient Education Materials into Prosthetics Practice
• Optimizing Access for Enhanced Client-Centered Care_ A Strategic Initiative for Resource Management and Staff Education
• Exploring Centralized Mechanisms of Pain in Thumb/Wrist Osteoarthritis
• Examining the Relationship Between Kinesiophobia and Disability in Persons with Carpometacarpal Osteoarthritis
• Empowering Mothers: Community Education on Pelvic Floor Health for Pre and Postnatal Care
• Development of a Revised Intake ADL Form for Individuals with Limb Loss at Limb Lab
• Addressing Client Sexual Health and Intimacy in the Rehabilitation Setting

Yoga & Mindfulness for Children Who Attend Out of School Time at the Duluth YMCA

The Impacts of Sensory-Focused Home Modifications

Strengths and Weaknesses of Utilizing the SCOPE with Neurodivergent Children and Adolescents

• Reducing Burnout by Addressing Self-Care Needs Tailored to Caregivers of Children with Health and Functional Needs
• Promoting Coaching Strategies in Early Childhood to Support Play and Development
• PlaySkillz: Promoting Developmental Skills Through Play in Early Childhood
• Optimizing Volunteer's Knowledge and Play and Engagement in Play: Learning Through Play
• Enhancing Home Program Adherence in Autistic Children and Families Strategies to Support More Effective Home Program Implementation
• Empowering Caregivers of Children: Online Education for Enhanced Support and Skill Development
• Early Intervention Parent Education in Nature -Based Playgroups
• Impact of Sensory Processing Caregiver Education for Families

• Exploring Transition Strategies at 21 Roots Farm for Adolescents and Adults with Intellectual and/or Developmental Disabilities
• Exploring the Financial Management Behaviors and Experiences of Young Adults Who Are At-Risk
• Empowering Autistic Adults: A Comprehensive Overview of Reproductive Health
• Developing Life Skills Programming for Previously Homeless Young Adults at the Haven
• Creating an Occupation-Based Program to Improve Mental Fortitude in At-Risk Youth
• Creating a Life Skills Program With a Focus on Self-efficacy for Previously Unhoused LGBTQIA+ Young Adults

• Tailored Activity Program to Increase Engagement for Older Adults in an Assisted Living Facility
• Increasing Community Engagement in Socially Isolated Community-Dwelling Older Adults
• Community-Based Education for Older Adults and their Informal Caregivers
• Building Bridges: Improving the Transition of Care for Older Adults from A Health Care System to a Community YMCA
• Better Together: Community Programming Impact on Quality of Life in Older Adults

• Self Regulation E-Learning Program for Inpatient Psychiatric Unit Staff
• Program Development to Address the Mental Health Symptoms of Patients with Pelvic Floor Disorders
• Occupational Therapy Programming for Mental Health Adolescent Groups
• Health and Wellness for Healthcare Professionals: Burnout Prevention and Resiliency Building
• Developing a User-Centered Group Exercise Program for Individuals with Chronic Mental Illness
• Developing a Reporting Tool and Prevention Education Program to Reduce Falls in Adults with Mental Health Conditions in a Customized Living Setting
• Community Reintegration After Inpatient Psychiatric Treatment Through Drum Circles
• Inmates Understanding of Basic Life Skills

• Developing an Intergenerational Program for Grandparents and Grandchildren at the La Crosse Area Family YMCA 

• Fieldwork Educator Training Focused on Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

• 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