Capstones from 2025
PSYCHOSOCIAL PERSPECTIVES TO CLIENT CARE IN ORTHOPEDIC SETTINGS – THE ROLE OF OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY, Ainsley E. Ahrndt
OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY’S ROLE IN WORKING WITH CHILDREN WITH COMPLEX MEDICAL NEEDS, Maci Layne Bakken
Supporting Students’ Sensory Needs: A Guidebook for Educators Using Sensory Closets, Emmy L. Bishop
Unlock Upper Extremity Rehabilitation: Interprofessional Collaboration Between OT Hand Therapy and Surgical Teams, Collin Brown
A GUIDE TO OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY INTERVENTION PLANNING FOR INDIVIDUALS WITH MIGRAINES IN RURAL COMMUNITIES, Angelina M. Caron
THE IMPACTS OF SSRIS IN-UTERO AND NICU OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY INTERVENTION, Kyara Crowley
COMING TO YOUR SENSES: A GUIDE FOR SENSORY CONSIDERATIONS IN HIGHER EDUCATION, Aspen D. DeLano
MILESTONES IN MOTION: SUPPORTING STUDENT GROWTH THROUGH DEVELOPMENTAL UNDERSTANDING, Olivia Anne Dobrinz
OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY BEST PRACTICES IN MATERNAL HEALTH, Abby Eken
OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY’S ROLE WITH CAREGIVERS OF STROKE SURVIVORS, Madalyn England
SPECIALIZED KNOWLEDGE OF SENSORY INTERVENTIONS FOR SENSORY FUNCTION, Cassidy Kay Filson
MOVING BEYOND WHAT PAYS THE BILLS: IMPLEMENTING NEW ASSISTIVE TECHNOLOGY OUTCOME MEASURES, Connor Nathan Fuchs
OT ROLE IN STAFF DEVELOPMENT IN SCHOOLS TO PROMOTE CONTINUATION OF CARE, Elise Gapp
OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY’S ROLE IN ENHANCING AWARENESS AND TREATMENT OF PELVIC FLOOR DYSFUNCTION IN WOMEN’S HEALTH, Nicole Gentry
ACCESSIBILITY OF HIGHER EDUCATION: SUPPORTING STUDENT SELF-ADVOCACY, Morgan Diane Halliday
Incorporating a Facility Dog into Practice: A Guide for Occupational Therapists in Mental Health Settings, Anneka Harris
OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY BEST PRACTICES IN PARTIAL HOSPITALIZATION PROGRAMS, Mattea June Johnson
FACILITATING ENGAGEMENT IN MEANINGFUL OCCUPATIONS THROUGH NATURE-BASED EXPERIENCES, Sydney Johnson
ACQUIRED BRAIN INJURY AND THE IMPACT ON FUNCTIONAL COGNITION, Jocelyn Rae Kirk
A GUIDE TO TIER 1 SUPPORTS IN THE GENERAL EDUCATION CLASSROOM, Aly Levinson
A HOLISTIC PROGRAM MANUAL FOR PERMANENT SUPPORTIVE HOUSING: INTEGRATING HOUSING FIRST AND OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY APPROACHES, Melody Mackenzie
THE ROLE OF OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY IN VISION REHABILITATION IN THE RURAL OUTPATIENT SETTING, Hailey Jo McGuire
Increasing Occupational Therapy Student Preparedness for Level II Fieldwork Experiences in Hand Therapy, Claire Meyer
THE IMPACT OF THE PROVISION OF OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY SERVICES FOR ONCOLOGY CARE PATIENTS WITHIN THE INTERPROFESSIONAL TEAM, Natasha M. Minar
NATURE-BASED PRACTICES IN EARLY CHILDHOOD THROUGH AN OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY LENS, Angela Mossman
CHRONIC PAIN MANAGEMENT IN ADULTS IN RURAL AREAS AND ITS EFFECT ON HEALTH AND WELL-BEING: AN OCCUPATIONAL THERAPIST’S GUIDE FOR CLIENTS, Kinley Jo Nordin
ADDRESSING DELIRIUM IN THE INTENSIVE CARE UNIT: AN INTERPROFESSIONAL APPROACH, Olivia Grace O'Neill
PELVIC HEALTH REHABILITATION: A GUIDE FOR POSTPARTUM WOMEN IN RURAL AREAS TO ENHANCE OCCUPATIONAL ENGAGEMENT, Joslynn Kay Parks
BENEFITS OF NATURE-BASED PLAY FOR CHILDREN: AN EDUCATIONAL RESOURCE FOR PARENTS, Kaitlyn Peterson
CREATING A NEONATAL INTENSIVE CARE UNIT EVIDENCE BASED EVALUATION PROTOCOL, Mary Redlin
OCCUPATIONAL PARTICIPATION THROUGH HARM REDUCTION, Allie Reiffenberger
EMPOWERING CAREGIVERS THROUGH OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY: A COMPREHENSIVE APPROACH TO ADOLESCENT MENTAL HEALTH EDUCATION, Shannon Grace Ring
ENHANCING QUALITY OF LIFE: OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY’S ROLE IN MANAGING CHRONIC CONDITIONS, Aubrey Rude
CAREGIVER EDUCATION IN EARLY INTERVENTION, Payton Schilke
SUPPORTING THE DEVELOPMENT OF EMOTION REGULATION FOR ENGAGEMENT IN OCCUPATION, Alexis Karen Smith
Addressing Sleep Within the Hand Therapy Practice Context, Grant Edwin Tolkkinen
PROMOTING WELLNESS IN COMMUNITY-DWELLING OLDER ADULTS: AN OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY APPROACH GUIDED BY THE EIGHT DIMENSIONS OF WELLNESS, McKenzie Ulrich
Brain Injury (BI) in Survivors of Intimate Partner Violence (IPV): The Importance of Identifying BI Symptoms and the Impact on Daily Occupations, Alexis Walther
Rehabilitation Not Punishment: Adults in Custody Learning Skills Needed to Survive In Society, Kaitlyn J. Wanner
PAIN NEUROSCIENCE EDUCATION WITH A VETERAN POPULATION, Kate Westphal
CULTURAL COMPETENCY OF THE INTERPROFESSIONAL TEAM IN BURN CARE THROUGH AN OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY MODEL, Brooklyn Wiest
STROKE RECOVERY THROUGHOUT THE CONTINUUM OF CARE: A DUAL COMPONENT EDUCATIONAL MANUAL, Jordyn Marie Wolff
Capstones from 2024
Addressing Psychosocial Factors In Upper Extremity Injuries To Improve Outcomes And Quality Of Life, Jace Allard
Helping Hands: Self-Managing Chronic Upper Extremity Pain, Kaylee Mae Athmann
Developing A Sensory Room For Children With Autism Living On The Navajo Reservation, Rudessa Bedonie
The Role Of Occupational Therapy To Support Engagement In Activities For Adults Throughout The Cancer Continuum, Alexis Brolsma
Physical And Psychosocial Wellness For Individuals With Neurological Impairments, Emmalee Burtsfield
The Comfort Of Being At Home: The Benefits Of Outpatient Rehabilitation In The Homes Of Rural Residents, Madison Jo Christian
Specialized Knowledge Of Feeding And Eating Best Practices, Katie Anne DeBoer
Nature-Based Therapy Supporting Veterans with Mental Health Difficulties, Kaitlyne Dittberner
Occupational Therapy Intervention To Promote Rest And Its Role In Inpatient Rehabilitation Recovery, Kjerstin Drugan
Addressing Occupational Deprivation And Alienation In Rural Skilled Nursing Facilities Through An Activities Resource Guide, Stephanie Dullum
A Holistic Approach To Occupational Therapy Intervention: Addressing Psychosocial Factors And Upper Extremity Injuries, Aleece N. Durbin
Peer To Peer: Implementing An Inclusive Program At A Midwestern School, Kaitlyn Rose Ekre
Supporting Community Integration For Veterans With Mental Health Conditions Through The Lens Of Recovery: Rise-Ing Together, Erin Marie Ferebee
Making Strides: An Occupational Therapy Program Developing Work Readiness Skills In Adolescents With Aces, Using Equine And Barn Tasks., Lauren Alexis Fischer
Inclusive Physical Education And Its Impact On Adolescents With Disabilities In A School Setting, Ashley Renee Freund
Implementation Of A Recreational Program For Those With Visual Impairments, Caitllyn Fussy
A Resource Guide For Improving Participation In The Pediatric Casper Community, Rylie Garner
Stroke rehabilitation through the continuum of care: Integrating evidence and occupation-based practice, Emily L. Geissler
The Virtual Therapist: An Occupational Therapy Practitioner’S Guide To Telehealth Service Delivery In Pediatrics, Jossette Hannah M. Gianan
Engage As You Age: An Interprofessional Toolkit To Increase Meaningful Activity In Long-Term Care Facilities, Annah Greenmyer
Enriching Social Connections: A Handbook For Occupational Therapy Practitioners, Lauryne Griego
An Intergenerational Program Approach To Support Successful Aging And Decrease Social Isolation In Nursing Home Residents, Mariah Herring
Addressing Health Care Needs Of Farmers In Rural Areas Through The Lens Of Occupational Therapy, Josie Lynn Huot
Sensory Toolkit For Childcare Providers And Parents Of Children In The Daycare Setting, Cierra Marie Jacobson
Primary Reflex Testing And Integration Guide For Parents And Providers, Abby Jessen
Toolkit For Teachers Who Have Students Who Have Experiences Aces: An Occupational Therapy Guide, Abigail Kasper
Sensory Processing And Trauma: A Practical Approach In A Clinical Context, Katya Kivi
Breaking The Barrier To Leisure Engagement In Long-Term Care Facilities To Enhance Residents’ Health, Well-Being, And Quality Of Life, Callie M. Kleindl
It’S “Goni” Be Okay: A Guide To Developing Your Occupational Therapy Career Within The Athletic Population, Grace Kleinvachter
Supporting Occupational Performance For Children With Cancer, Rachel Elise Koenig
Sensory Home Programming Handouts, Taylor Ann Koopmeiners
An Occupational Therapy Approach To The Cumulative Trauma Disorder Of Trigger Finger: A Case Report, Makenzie Lynn Kroupa
Expecting Better When You’Re Expecting: Empowering Mothers Through Occupational Therapy, Ann K. Landreville
Childhood Feeding And Eating Evaluation And Home Programming, Alexis Paige Lehmann
Providing Occupation-Based Mental Health Care For Lgbtq+ Youth Through Telehealth Service Delivery, Hannah Leisenheimer
Exploring Postpartum Care: A Guide For Mothers, Amber Joy Matlock
Bridges To Bright Beginnings: A Resource Guide For Caregivers Of Infants Diagnosed With Neonatal Abstinence Syndrome (Nas), MaKayla E. Murden
Addressing Classroom Behaviors Through Sensory-Informed Design And Instruction To Support Performance And Participation, Monicah Nyakoe
Transitional Support Programming for First-Year Occupational Therapy Graduate Students, Samantha Proctor
Increasing Success For Children With Sensory Processing Difficulties: Education And Support For Individuals Working With Children In Community Settings, Alyssia D. Pucel
An Interdisciplinary Approach To Fall Prevention In Rural Health, Casidi Pullar
Navigating The Wheelchair Recommendation Process: A Preventative Approach For Rural Providers, Kelsey M. Rajewsky
Promoting Independence In An Existing Cancer Survivorship Program: Adaptive Equipment And Intimacy & Sexuality, Bailee Scheer
Assistive Technology Accessibility And Usability: A Toolkit For Occupational Therapy Practitioners, Erin Siebenaler
The Distinct Role: A Toolkit To Promote Occupational Therapy Services For Palliative Care Patients In Acute Care Hospitals, Kailey Ann Squier
Increasing Quality of Life and Well-Being Among Older Adults Living in an Assisted Living Facility Through Engaging in a Wellness Program., Hannah Steckler
Supporting Interoceptive Learning Across Environments: A Guide For Educators And Caregivers, Jamie M. Steinhoff
Addressing Burn Scarring And Contractures While Measuring Range Of Motion, Josie F. Sylte
Improving Occupational Performance for Survivors of Sex Trafficking: An Executive Functioning Program, Riley P. Thomas
Real Individuals Striving For Excellence (Rise): An Occupational Therapy Based Re-Entry Program For A Rural Jail Facility, Kennedy Tooke
An Occupational Therapy Approach To Chronic Condition Self-Management, Makayla Marie Tucker
Utilizing Occupation-Based Activities To Support Participation In Educational Tasks Within The General Education Classroom, Molly Van Drehle
Enhancing The Service Delivery For Adolescents Using The Mental Health Continuum Through Occupational Therapy, Jadalyn Lane Wagner