Doctoral Capstone Projects - Occupational Therapy
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Item The Benefits of Yoga for Enhancement of Self-Regulation: A Case Report(2023-08-02) Parks, Emily Elise; Collins, Kayla; Baylor University. Robbins College of Health and Human Sciences. Occupational Therapy; Baylor University.; Baylor University. Robbins College of Health and Human Sciences. Occupational TherapyMany affirmative benefits are cited on yoga’s effectiveness in promoting self-regulation skills in children through reducing maladaptive behaviors, improving focus and attention and providing sensory input (Ehleringer, 2010; Goldberg, 2004; Pascoe & Bauer, 2015). In conjunction with typical occupational therapy intervention, the daily yoga intervention was beneficial for the participant with emotional dysregulation in promoting improved self-regulation skills in regards to improving emotional regulation and decreasing behavioral outbursts. Incorporating yoga techniques including physical postures, breath regulation, and mindfulness techniques shows potential to support healthier overall well-being and improved participation in daily activities for the participant. Increased time engagement in the yoga program may be beneficial for the child to experience greater advancements in self-regulation.Item Incorporating Digital Technologies in the Classroom(2023-08-02) Sandel, Jodie M.; Collins, Kayla; Baylor University. Robbins College of Health and Human Sciences. Occupational Therapy; Baylor University.; Baylor University. Robbins College of Health and Human Sciences. Occupational TherapyTechnology has changed significantly and due to the advances in technology, it is necessary for educators to learn along with the students they are serving (Hawthorn, 2017). In order to deliver technology assisted educational practices (Donlan and Alpert, 2017), educators must first develop and enhance their own competencies in digital learning (Stewart, 2017). As educators add assignments incorporating more digital technology they begin to see that student’s participation and communication increases as well as new opportunities and innovation in teaching (Barnard et al., 2018).Item The Effectiveness of Occupational Therapy for Children with Chronic Pain: A Systematic Review(2023-06-14) Wagner, Jenny Fox-Manaster; Collins, Kayla; Baylor University. Robbins College of Health and Human Sciences. Occupational Therapy; Baylor University.; Baylor University. Robbins College of Health and Human Sciences. Occupational TherapyThe role of OT in this setting is not clearly defined in the research, and it is unclear which occupational therapy interventions are most effective for improving occupational participation and performance in children with chronic pain. The purpose of this systematic review is to examine current evidence for the effectiveness of various occupational therapy interventions to improve occupational performance in children with chronic pain.Item Metacognitive Strategies for Middle School Students with Organizational Challenges(2023-06-14) Hickman, Jana Lyn; Collins, Kayla; Baylor University. Robbins College of Health and Human Sciences. Occupational Therapy; Baylor University.; Baylor University. Robbins College of Health and Human Sciences. Occupational TherapyResults of this project support teaching metacognitive strategies to improve task planning in a middle school student with organizational challenges. Teaching cognitive strategies to students with EF deficits could improve organizational skills and improve occupational performance in the school setting. Education is the occupation of students and addressing issues important to the student within their occupation can have a positive impact on occupational performance and supports an occupation-based perspective.Item Facilitating Occupation-Based Interventions Among Occupational Therapy Assistants(2023-06-14) Soucy, Cheryl Ann; Collins, Kayla; Baylor University. Robbins College of Health and Human Sciences. Occupational Therapy; Baylor University.; Baylor University. Robbins College of Health and Human Sciences. Occupational TherapyWhen novice and expert OTs participated in training specific to the Model of Human Occupation (MOHO), they reported providing more client-centered interventions through development of reasoning capacities. It remains unclear if training resulted in the actual implementation of occupation-based interventions (OBIs). It is unknown if similar training would produce the same effect in occupational therapy assistants (OTAs) The purpose of this project is to evaluate the influence of a MOHO education module on the implementation of OBIs among OTAs working in a SNF.Item Facilitating Aging-in-Place for Older African Americans in Southeastern Virginia(2023-06-14) Miller, Renae Nicole; Collins, Kayla; Baylor University. Robbins College of Health and Human Sciences. Occupational Therapy; Baylor University.; Baylor University. Robbins College of Health and Human Sciences. Occupational TherapyThe findings in this study confirm that using educational materials to include home modifications, community resources, and education/training can increase the life-satisfaction and improve the older African American adults' ability to live at home safely in a relatively short time frame. This project has important implications for future research for the older African American adult and its relevance in occupational therapy, housing, care, and healthcare expenditures. Interventions that have been shown to reduce a person's disability status can potentially "reduce the use of home-based care services and thereby reduce (the growth rate of) expenditure“.9 The data analyzed in this paper synthesized knowledge in the field of both health and occupational therapy by acknowledging that a simple educational program could lead to increased life satisfaction and performance in everyday activities. This project was also client-centered by utilizing the COPM. The COPM allowed the participants to identify no more than three occupational problems and rate them. These occupational deficits were then addressed to increase their independence aging-in-place. The effect of utilizing this assessment and the participant selecting specific items within the educational materials was that the participants were also more motivated to participate and work towards reaching their goals. Active participation and motivation would have been limited if the principal investigator had selected their goals or limited them to just one occupational performance deficit.Item Community-Based Diabetes Education Program for Rural Residents(2023-06-14) Cueto, Lyla Almager; Collins, Kayla; Baylor University. Robbins College of Health and Human Sciences. Occupational Therapy; Baylor University.; Baylor University. Robbins College of Health and Human Sciences. Occupational TherapyThis educational evidence-based project was successful in measuring participants’ satisfaction in learning about DSM skills. The project was successful by providing a culturally sensitive, relevant and appropriate program that engaged community dwelling older adults to learn about DSM skills. Due to successful reception, duplication of this educational program can be applied to other rural populations in order to fill the need of community education by an occupational therapist. Future programs could be developed that involve engaging community dwelling older adults to other aspects of the 7 AADE DSM skills.Item Adherence to Fall Prevention Strategies in Community-Dwelling Older Adults(2023-06-14) Kubista, Katharyn Ann; Collins, Kayla; Baylor University. Robbins College of Health and Human Sciences. Occupational Therapy; Baylor University.; Baylor University. Robbins College of Health and Human Sciences. Occupational TherapyOccupational Therapists are in a unique position to educate community-dwelling older adults about various extrinsic modifiable fall prevention strategies to assist with maintaining an independent lifestyle. Five out of five (100%) participants in this evidence-based project adhered to at least three fall prevention strategies after attending a course. All participants adhered removing throw rugs, decluttering their homes and installing night lights. There were at least two strategies, changing the bed height and installing railings, that no participants adhered to at the four week follow up call. Limitations include only conducting a community basedclass, having a small sample size and participants were all rural living adults over the age of 60. While the results from this evidence-based project support the adherence of fall prevention strategies, more research must be conducted with a larger sample size and varying communities including non rural communities and must examine participants of varying ages. In addition, further research needs to be conducted on how home visits impact adherence to fall prevention strategies.Item Feeding Interventions for Infants with Vocal Fold Immobility Following Cardiac Surgery(2023-06-13) Freccero, Allison D.; Collins, Kayla; Baylor University. Robbins College of Health and Human Sciences. Occupational Therapy; Baylor University.; Baylor University. Robbins College of Health and Human Sciences. Occupational TherapyThe small sample size is a limitation to this study. Infants with vocal fold immobility are high-risk for silent aspiration, and discharging home with feeding tube support is very common. OT practitioners should consider vocal cord augmentation as a factor when choosing between feeding interventions for infants with vocal fold paresis. Data from this small retrospective chart review study can be used to guide OT practitioners treating infants with vocal fold immobility, and may inform future research with larger sample sizes to evaluate the efficacy of feeding interventions for this population.Item Perceived Effectiveness of Nature-Based Occupational Therapy Programs to Improve the Occupational Performance of Children(2023-06-09) Buckley, Wendi; Collins, Kayla; Baylor University. Robbins College of Health and Human Sciences. Occupational Therapy; Baylor University.; Baylor University. Robbins College of Health and Human Sciences. Occupational TherapyResults demonstrate that NBOT programs are perceived as effective models of service delivery for enhancing occupational performance in children. Skills and occupational performance were improved. Results were consistent with prior findings related to benefits of outdoor play in general. Since there is limited literature exploring the value of nature-based play within the context of occupational therapy, this study is relevant. Nature-based occupational therapy programs are essential, valuable, and unique programs that are perceived as effective in treating children.Item Parsonage Turner Syndrome: An Occupational Therapy Case Report(2023-06-09) Henderson, Brandon; Collins, Kayla; Baylor University. Robbins College of Health and Human Sciences. Occupational Therapy; Baylor University.; Baylor University. Robbins College of Health and Human Sciences. Occupational TherapyThe results of this retrospective case report indicate that occupational therapy is a beneficial conservative management treatment option for patients diagnosed with PTS. Occupational therapy is an effective treatment method for reducing and preventing contractures, improving range of motion and muscle strength, improving upper extremity function and increasing occupational performance and participation in activities of daily living in patients presenting with PTS. Further research is necessary to investigate the role of occupational therapy and PTS.