The Occupational Therapy Doctorate (OTD) capstone project and formal presentation is the final milestone in the doctoral candidate's curriculum. The formal presentation to academic and clinical communities showcases the culmination of an individual capstone project and experience completed by each doctoral candidate that is suitable for dissemination upon graduation.
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Submissions from 2024
Evaluating Self-Care Milestones in Children with Trisomy 21: Using a Prospective Caregiver Survey, Emily Ashton and Erin Price, OTD, OTR/L, CNT, NTMTC
Development of Adaptive Devices through Collaboration Between Occupational Therapy, Industrial Design, and Individuals Living with Fibrodysplasia Ossificans Progressiva, Kylie Bell; Nicholas Paglia; Cameron Plummer; Brienna Tankesley; Kimberly Mollo, BFA, OTD/OTR/L; Tod Corlett, MID, IDSA; and Eric Schneider, BFA, MS IDSA, RSA
The Development of an Evidence-Based Peer Mentoring Program in Occupational Therapy Education, Abby Choboy; Keyana Harden; and Rebecca Sinko, OTD, OTR/L, CLA
Participatory Occupational Justice in Action: Building Programs with Newcomers, Nehal Eloraby; Sara Mathai; Stephanie Stoner; Nikki Toole; and Stephen Kern, PhD, OTR/L, FAOTA
The GOALS2 Program: Evaluating the Past to Guide the Future of Students' Supplementary Supports at Jefferson, Maud Formson; Nicole Hofmann; and Marie-Christine Potvin, PhD, OTR/L
Enhancing What Matters: Understanding Occupational Therapy's Role with Embedding Health Literacy Principles in an Age-Friendly Primary Care, Mackenzie Gallant; Lauryn Jodoin; and Tracey Vause Earland, PhD, OTR/L
Clinicians' Perceptions of infusing Coaching in Practice, Catherine Robinson; Daniel Toland; and Marie-Christine Potvin, PhD, OTR/L
The Complexities of Serious Mental Illness, Homelessness, and Functional Cognition: An Occupational Therapy Perspective, Alexandra Sosa; Britta Erie; Nydia Johnson; Sydney Jones; and Tina DeAngelis, EdD, MS, OTR/L, FAOTA
Submissions from 2023
Student and Faculty Perspectives on Supports and Barriers to Student Development, Satisfaction, and Retention in Occupational Therapy Education: Informing Development of a Peer Mentor Program, Grace Arnold; Analise Kaminski; and Rebecca Sinko, OTD, OTR/L, CLA
Supporting the Needs of Autistic Adults in the Workplace, Abigail Bailey; Kayla Beovich; and Michael Barrett, OTD, OTR/L
Improving Use and Accessibility of Occupational Therapy Services for Black and African American Autistic Children and Their Families, Allison L. Barrett and Roseann C. Schaaf, PhD, OTR/L, FAOTA
Learning Together: Interprofessional Insights to Dementia Education Redesigned, Lauren Boccardo and E. Adel Herge, OTD, OTR/L, FAOTA
The Passage Program: The Role of Occupational Therapy in School-to-Adulthood Transitions for Students with Disabiltiies, Julia Brklycica; Sophia Huang; and Bernadette Alpajora, OTD, OTR/L
Supporting Students with Disabilities in High School Transition Programs: An Occupational Therapy Based Instructional Guide for Paraprofessionals, Sarah Brook and Kathleen Lawlor
Empowering Individuals with Fibrodysplasia Ossificans Progressiva: Defining the Collaborative Relationship Between Occupational Therapy, Industrial Design, and End-users, Sarah Chu; Danielle O'Connell; Lauren Kennedy; Alia Boynton; Kimberly S. Mollo, BFA, OTD, OTR/L; Tod Corlett, MID; and Eric Schneider, BFA, MS
Developing a Work Readiness Training Curriculum for Adults with Intellectual Disability in a Rural Community, Keaton Clary and E. Adel Herge, OTD, OTR/L FAOTA
Global Hand and Upper Limb Training Program: For Low- and Middle-Income Countries, Elizabeth Clayton; Toni Feite; and Jane Fedorczyk, PT, PhD, CHT
Taking Power Back from Pain: Development and Evaluation of an Occupational Therapy Group Protocol to Empower Refugees who Experience Chronic Pain, Ashley Ender; Stacy Young; and Stephen Kern, PhD, OTR/L, FAOTA
Occupational Therapy in Its Prime: Quality and Equitable Services for All & the Future of Occupational Therapy in an Evolving Healthcare System, Hannah Galpin; Marissa Hendrixson; Nicolette Macri; Claire Tarzia; and Tina DeAngelis, EdD, MS, OTR/L, FAOTA
Occupational Therapy in the Research and Development of Neuro-Rehab Technology: Designing Tasks for Machine Learning, Tatiana Guerrero and Namrata Grampurohit, PhD, OTR/L
Value and Use of Coaching Skills in OT Practice: Alumni Perspectives, Marissa LaSalle; Vikita Patel; and Marie-Christine Potvin, PhD, OTR/L
Life, Leisure, and the Pursuit of Community Integration: An Occupational Therapy Program for Post-Secondary Transition Students with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities (IDD), Kathleen Lawlor and Sarah Brook
Enabling Environments: Designing a Sensory-Rich Outdoor Space for Individuals with Intellectual Disabilities and Dementia and their Caregivers, Kaitlyn May and E. Adel Herge, OTD, OTR/L FAOTA
Deepening What Matters: The Feasibility and Effectiveness of an Occupational Therapy Collaborative Approach to Conducting the Annual Wellness Visit in a Geriatric Primary Care Setting, Ciera M. Osborne; Dominique Gousset; and Tracey Vause-Earland, PhD, OTR/L, FNAP
Using the Partnering for Change Model to Guide Occupational Therapy Interventions that Optimize Cafeteria Programming and Related Service Referrals for Kindergarten Students in a Suburban Philadelphia School District, Caitlin Pluta; Victoria DiCampli; and Mary Muhlenhaupt, OTD, OTR/L, FAOTA
Changing with the Times: Telehealth Delivery of Occupational Therapy Using Ayres Sensory Integration® for Autistic Children, Natalie R. Schiano and Roseann C. Schaaf, PhD, OTR/L, FAOTA
Promoting Immigrant and Refugee Health & Wellness: Community-Based Occupational Therapy Home Visit & Community Navigation Program in Primary Care, Aseel Shehadeh; Ilyse Kramer; and Stephen B. Kern, PhD, OTR/L, FNAP, FAOTA
The Future of Occupational Therapy in an Evolving Healthcare System, Claire Tarzia; Hannah Galpin; Marissa Hendrixson; Nicolette Macri; and Tina DeAngelis, EdD, MS, OTR/L, FAOTA
Promoting Positive Healthcare Experiences: Implementation of Sensory-Friendly Vaccine Clinics for Autistic Children, Molly M. Weaver and Roseann C. Schaaf, PhD, OTR/L, FAOTA
Occupational Therapy Programming in Jewish Early Childhood Centers, Lisa Zolotnitsky and Jordan Crisci
Submissions from 2022
Empowering Individuals with Fibrodysplasia Ossificans Progressiva: Designing Assistive Devices via an Embedded Interdisciplinary Education Program Between Occupational Therapy and Industrial Design, Kyndra Adams; Andrew Berger; Kimberly S. Mollo, BFA, OTD, OTR/L; Tod Corlett, MID, IDSA; and Eric Schneider, BFA, MS IDSA, RSA
Outcomes of the NuroSleeve and Occupational Therapy on Upper Extremity Function of an Individual with Chronic Stroke: A Case Report, Jeremy P. Armstrong
Engaging Stakeholders as Advisors on the Design of a Large-Scale Calibration Study of the Spinal Cord Injury Movement Index (SCI-MI) Item Pools., Olivia M. Biller and M J Mulcahey, PhD, OTR/L, FASIA
SENSE-able teams: Interdisciplinary perceptions of supports and barriers to implementing sensory-based interventions in early intervention classrooms, Margaret Booth; Kathleen Carr; Alex Logue, OTD, OTR/L; and Lydia Navarro-Walker, OTD, OTR/L, CLA
Autism-Friendly Vision Exams: An Adapted, Evidence-Informed Manual to Support Individualized Sensory Interventions in Vision Centers, Rachel Boyer and Roseann Schaaf, Phd,OTR/L/FAOTA
Reshaping Perspectives: Exploring Occupational Therapy's Role in Servicing Individuals from Historically Marginalized Groups and Environments, Iris W. Burns; Adair Sanchez; and Tina M. DeAngelis, EdD, MS, OTR/L
Refinement of a Bucket of Spinal Cord Injury Movement Index (SCI-MI) Items for Administration Acutely After Spinal Cord Injury, Martha K. Childress and M J Mulcahey, PhD, OTR/L, FASIA
Examining the Feasibility of Incorporating the Virtual Dementia Tour into Healthcare Education, Sarah Dever and E. Adel Herge, OTD, OTR/L FAOTA
OT student Perspectives: Exploring factors contributing to success, Chelsea E. Fagan; Madeline Humphries; and Rebecca Sinko, MS, OTD, OTR/L, CLA
Addressing Loneliness and Chronic Disease Management in Older adults: Piloting the Liberating Loneliness Program in Primary Care, Bethany Lin and Tracey Vause Earland, PhD, OTR/L,FNAP
Supporting Autistic Individuals in Healthcare: Development and Implementation of Evidence-Based Trainings on Sensory Needs, Danielle Lynn and Roseann Schaaf, Phd,OTR/L/FAOTA
Evaluating Progress: Perceptions and Assessments in an Intensive Pain Rehabilitation Program, Hal Martin; Miranda Powers; and Allison Giannone, OTD, OTR/L
From Seeds to Roses: Cultivating OT Practice Though a Coaching Approach, Katherine Sailor; Natalie Coronado; and Marie-Christine Potvin, PhD, OTR/L
Making Space for Occupational Therapy in Collaborative Mental Health Care, Anabelle Scalora; Sam Sutton; and Tina M. DeAngelis, EdD, MS, OTR/L
Supporting Families of Individuals with Intellectual Disabilities/Downs Syndrome and Dementia: A Resource Program, Sydney Smith and E. Adel Herge, OTD, OTR/L, FAOTA
Occupational Therapy's Role in Serious Mental Illness, Sam Sutton, Anabelle Scalora, and Tina DeAngelis
Supporting Caregivers of Older Adults Managing Chronic Conditions Using an Occupational Therapy Approach, Sarah Yemane, Ed.M and Tracey Vause Earland, PhD, OTR/L, FNAP
Submissions from 2021
Redefining Sensory Preferences: Outcomes from a Pilot Design Collaboration for Individuals Living with Intellectual Disabilities to Promote Access, Awareness, and Acceptance in the Community through the Community Sensory Profile (CSP), Christopher Acquafredda; Kimberly S. Mollo, OTD; Elizabeth Shirrell, MFA; Sarah McNabb, MEd, OTD; Michael Barrett, OTD; and Lydia Navarro-Walker, OTD
Breaking Barriers: The Role of Occupational Therapy for Individuals Who Are/Have Been Unhoused, Alexa Arnold; Carly Black; and Tina DeAngelis, EdD
Spinal Cord Injury Movement Index (SCI-MI):Development of an Item Pool Amenable to Administration Early after Spinal Cord Injury, Hannah Dalton and M J Mulcahey, PhD
Neuroplastic changes as a result of coaching: A narrative review, Giulia Heydeman and M J Mulcahey, PhD
Cooking Up Skills for Independent Living: Promoting Engagement through Inclusive Design for Individuals with Intellectual Disabilities, Cynthia Jih; Kimberly Mollo, OTD; Elizabeth Shirrell, MFA; Sarah McNabb, MEd, OTD; Michael Barrett, OTD; and Lydia Navarro-Walker, OTD
Understanding the Resettlement Experience of Newcomers in Philadelphia: Identification of Meaningful Daily Life Activities – Furthering Image Development and Item Tracking, Zoe Kress; Molly McKim, MA; and Stephen Kern, PhD
The Liberating Loneliness Program: An Evidence-Informed Protocol for Addressing Loneliness Among Older Adults in Primary Care, Alissa Laham and Tracey Vause-Earland, PhD
Exploring the Impact of Individualized Action Plans on Feelings of Loneliness and Self-Efficacy Among Older Adults in Primary Care, Mary Kate Lyons and Tracey Vause-Earland, PhD
“I could really use this”: Learning coaching in a non-traditional fieldwork setting, Alexis Morales; Erin West; and Marie-Christine Potvin, PhD
Designing a sensory friendly environment to enhance participation in healthcare for children with Autism Spectrum Disorder, Lady Rios-Vega; Roseann Schaaf, PhD; and Amy Carroll, OTD
Supports and opportunities for neurodiversity inclusive practices at Jefferson, Caitlin Rosica; Roseann Schaaf, PhD; and Amy Carroll, OTD
Usefulness of the NTG-EDSD: Evaluating the Validity of a Screening Tool for Dementia in Adults with Intellectual Disabilities, Margaret Ryan; Allison Tuso; and Adel Herge, OTD
Wellness Oriented Regulation Toolbox for a Healthier You (WORTHY): An Accessible Tool for Individuals with Intellectual Disabilities with a foundation in Inclusive Design, Mishayla Smith; Kimberly Mollo, OTD; Elizabeth Shirrell, MFA; Sarah McNabb, MEd, OTD; Michael Barrett, OTD; and Lydia Navarro-Walker, OTD
WE-ROOT: Planting Seeds Together to Promote Social Participation and Physical Wellness in Youth with Psychosis, Caitlin Taylor; Sarah Zagorac; and Tina DeAngelis, EdD
Submissions from 2020
Spine Range of Motion Measurement Training Protocol: A Reliability Study, Madelyn Adams and M J Mulcahey, PhD
Health Coaching in Context for Caregivers of Youth with SCI: A Feasibility Study, Bernadette Alpajora and M J Mulcahey, PhD
Identifying, Implementing, and Measuring Knowledge Translation Strategies through Collaborative Industrial Design and Occupational Therapy Curricula, Michael Patrick Barrett; Sarah McNabb, MEd; and Kimberly Mollo, OTD
Barriers and Facilitators for Neurotechnologies Upper Limb Rehabilitation, Samantha Burke; Cecilia Pivarunas; and Namrata Grampurohit, PhD
Utilizing Occupational Therapy Programming to Improve Locus of Control and Employability of Young Adults Who Have Experienced Homelessness, Jennifer Doto; Sonny Misa; and Tina DeAngelis, EdD
Translating an Evidence-based Program for Adults with Intellectual Disabilities and Dementia: Skills2Care®-Intellectual Disability, Jennifer Hsu and Adel Herge, OTD
What is Staff Perception on Barriers and Facilitators to Violence Free Living for Survivors of Intimate Partner Abuse, Richard Jeffries and Lydia Navarro-Walker, OTD
Spinal Cord Injury Movement Index (SCI-MI): Fine Motor Domain, Rachel Y. Kim and M J Mulcahey, PhD
An Advanced Staff Training Program for Direct Support Providers Caring for Individuals with Intellectual Disabilities and Dementia, Rebecca Langbein and Adel Herge, OTD
Team Teaching and Professional Development in Higher Education: Educator Perspectives, Courtney Mulligan; Haley Moshier; and Rebecca Sinko, OTD
Evaluating Caregiver Needs and the Feasibility of an Occupational Therapy Consultation Service to Caregivers of People with Dementia in a Geriatrics Ambulatory Clinic, Stefani Samuels and Tracey Vause-Earland, PhD
Students Perceptions of Occupational-Therapy Based Coaching in Post-Secondary Education, Gabriella Santos; Erin Harrington; and Marie-Christine Potvin, PhD
An Interdisciplinary Approach to Increasing Exercise in Older Adults: A Pilot Study, Tarun Sharma and Tracey Vause-Earland, PhD
Understanding the Resettlement Experience for Newcomers in Philadelphia: Identification of Meaningful Daily Life Activities, Liza Sherretta; Sarah Weinblatt; and Stephen Kern, PhD
Assessment of Fidelity to Health Coaching in Context, Taylor Sivori and M J Mulcahey, PhD
Compassion Fatigue and Job Satisfaction Among Domestic Violence Agency Staff, Gabrielle White and Lydia Navarro-Walker, OTD
