Equine Assisted Services to Increase Participation in Activities of Daily Living and Social Engagement for Veterans with PTSD

Authors

Mackenzie A. Alexander, University of St. Augustine for Health SciencesFollow
Rebecca King, University of St. Augustine for Health SciencesFollow
Gwen R. Morris, University of St. Augustine for Health SciencesFollow

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Description

Currently there are limited occupational therapy programs in equine assisted services that promote engagement in meaningful occupations for veterans who experience PTSD. This capstone project aims to increase occupational participation of veterans with PTSD by providing modules on education and interventions to therapy staff who work in equine assisted services. The modules focus on increasing engagement in activities of daily living and social participation to promote overall quality of life.

Publication Date

8-8-2025

Publisher

University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences

Keywords

Occupational therapy, Equine assisted therapy, Veterans, Post-traumatic stress disorder, Activities of daily living, Social participation

Medical Subject Headings

Occupational therapy, Equine assisted therapy, Veterans, Post-traumatic stress disorder, Activities of daily living, Social participation

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 on August 20th, 2025.

Recommended Citation

Alexander, M. A., King, R., & Morris, G. R. (2025, August 8). Equine Assisted Services to Increase Participation in Activities of Daily Living and Social Engagement for Veterans with PTSD. Poster presented at the Virtual OTD Capstone Symposium, University of St Augustine for Health Sciences. Retrieved from https://soar.usa.edu/otdcapstonessummer2025/5