This collection of SOAR@USA includes capstone projects submitted in partial fulfillment of the degree requirements at the University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences The collection currently contains doctoral capstones from the Occupational Therapy Program.
Capstone Papers from 2020
Perceived Impact of Non-contact Boxing on Daily Life and Occupational Participation at Home Among Individuals with Parkinson's Disease, Kristen E. Bignal
Exploring the Concurrent Validity of the Indoor Mobility Pre-driving Screen (IMPS): A Comparison of the IMPS and EF-Car Motion Driving Simulator., Nicholas T. Bolen
Non-pharmaceutical Methods for Pain Management: An Occupational Therapist’s Perspective on Chronic Pain, Alison L. Brown
Enhancing Engagement in Older Adults with Alzheimer's Disease at a Reminiscencce Therapy Adult Day Center, Kendra C. Gillio
Exploring Occupational Disruption in Newly Diagnosed Individuals with Cancer with Minor (Dependent) Children, Riley S. Harrold
Occupational Therapy’s Role in Assisting with Community Reintegration for Survivors of Human Trafficking, Jane Jany Huynh
Understanding the Impact of Social Distancing on Older Adults and Senior Centers to Better Adapt Towards a New Normal, Salina Jivan
Occupational Therapy and Accessibility in the Outdoors and Summer Camps, David M. Lewis
Developing Educational Resources to Support the Use of the Hippotherapy Evaluation and Assessment Tool, Emily Peoples
Leadership Roles in the Field of Occupational Therapy, Christina Pitts
Occupational Therapy's Role in Pain Management using Virtual Reality, Johnathan Quach
Turning Everyday Activities into Play: Building Relationships and Fostering Connections for Adopted Children and Children in Foster Care, Marissa E. Siu
Mental Health in the School System: Providing Tools and Resources for Teachers, Hannah Skinner
Improving Awareness and Access to Adaptive Sports, Alison S. Takagaki
Occupational Therapy's Role in Matching Handlers and Assistance Dogs with Occupational Needs, Jyoti K. Tatla
Animal-Assisted Therapy and Quality of Life in Patients with Dementia, Karissa D. Thomson
Occupational Therapy Student Pro Bono Clinic: Creating a Sustainable Model, Shane Tong
Occupational Therapy's Role in the Transition to Employment for Youth and Young Adults, Jeanne M. Ventura
Supporting The Role And Transition To Motherhood Through The Occupation Of Feeding, BethAnne N. Vidmar
Inclusion in Religion and Spirituality for Children with Special Needs, MacKinzie C. Weiss
Capstone Papers from 2019
Development of a Financial Literacy Component for a Comprehensive Secondary Transition Program for Diploma-bound Students with Learning Differences, Rose Marie Borillo
Occupational Therapy's Role in Maternal Mental Health within Transition from NICU to Home, Victoria Briltz
Identifying Occupational Therapy Role for Individuals in Substance Abuse and Addition Recovery Programs, Tyler Cruz
Increasing Social Participation in Senior Center Through Program Development, Diana Dinh
Caregiver Perspectives on Telehealth: A Service Delivery for Occupational Therapy, Rebecca Johnston
Assessing Workplace Wellness for the Occupation of Hairdressing, Alex Kim
Enhancing Quality of Life of People With Visual Impairments Through Aesthetic Techniques, Christia M. Labro
The Role of Occupational Therapy for Survivors of Human Trafficking, Margaux Mariano
Promoting Productive Aging among Low-Income Older Adults, Sarah Matsuoka
Lifestyle Management for Vestibular Disorders, Michelle Pock
Exploring the Role of Occupational Therapy in Primary Care, Tina Rosselli
Identifying Opportunities for the Role of Occupational Therapy in a Correctional Setting, Maxwell Sand