Occupational Therapy in Action: Enhancing Diabetes Awareness and Support in Rural Schools

Authors

• Sierra Cook, University of St. Augustine for Health SciencesFollow
• Cynthia Haynes, Univeristy of St. Augustine for Health ScinecesFollow

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Description

The rising prevalence of type 2 diabetes among adolescents highlights the need for early prevention-focused interventions. This capstone project implemented an occupation-based program for middle school students targeting body awareness, nutrition, movement, and stress management. Five interactive workshops incorporated hands-on activities, including energy check-ins, meal planning, movement stations, and coping strategy development, to promote engagement and support the development of healthy routines.

Publication Date

Spring 4-10-2026

Publisher

University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences

Keywords

Adolescents, Coping skills, Diabetes mellitus, Type 2, Prevalence, Occupations, Students

Medical Subject Headings

Adolescents, Coping skills, Diabetes mellitus, Type 2, Prevalence, Occupations, Students

Disciplines

Medicine and Health Sciences | Occupational Therapy

Comments

Poster presented at the OTD Capstone Symposium held at the University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences April 10th, 2026

Recommended Citation

Cook, S., & Haynes, C. (2026, April 10). Occupational Therapy in Action: Enhancing Diabetes Awareness and Support in Rural Schools. Poster presented at the Virtual OTD Capstone Symposium, University of St Augustine for Health Sciences. Retrieved from https://soar.usa.edu/otdcapstonesspring2026/34