Capstones from 2022
Capstones from 2021
Occupational Therapy’S Role In Addressing Mental Health Needs In Middle Schoolers, Taylor Anderson, Emily Annen, and Seira Dick
Addressing Sexual Intimacy Post-Spinal Cord Injury with Clients and their Significant Other, Michelle Arnhalt and Taylor Beatty
Recovering from the Loss of a Loved One: A Group Protocol for Remaining Active in Valued Occupations while Coping with the Loss of a Loved One, Hailey Axtell and Ty Berg
Occupational Therapy for Pregnant Women: An Ergonomics Program for First-Time Mothers, Kaitlyn Berglund and Brianna Peterman
Increasing Quality of Life and Occupational Performance: A Treatment Protocol for Military Burn Patients and Their Families, Emma Chafin and Jessica Lambert
Broadening the Role of Occupational Therapists within the ICU Setting: An Occupation-Based Toolkit, Roxana Chirinos and Carly Derouin
The Role Of Occupational Therapy In Promoting Employment Outcomes With Individuals Diagnosed With A Serious Mental Illness, Lexie Coalwell and Allison Moran
Creating Sense of It: An In-service to Address Military Students Experiencing Sensory Deficits, Danielle Cox and Katelyn Jennings
A Guide for Occupational Therapist Working with Women with Postpartum Depression and Eating Disorders, Nathina Crabtree and Sara Gregoire
Prevention of Work-Related Musculoskeletal Disorders Among Individuals Utilizing a Home Computer Workstation, Dalton Fetsch and Jonah Kratochvil
A Group-Protocol: Returning to Life Post Breast Cancer Treatment, Janice Finley and Ashley Timm
Occupational Therapy and Primary Care: The Tools for Referral, Alexandra Grosser and Kelsey Tadman
Occupational Therapy’s Role in Developing Social Skills for Adolescents with Complex Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder, Rachel Grubb and Amira Ragab
The Occupational Therapy Guide for Enabling Meaningful Social Participation Post-TBI, Vanessa Johnson and Hope Nelson
Creating an Adaptive In-School Sports Program to Increase Occupational Engagement and Performance in Children with Physical Disabilities: A Resource Manual for Occupational Therapists, Bethany Kasberger and Kaylee Loken
Prevention, Positioning, Participation: Wheelchair Education and Promotion of Occupational Engagement for Caregivers in SNFs, Sarah Lovelace and Brandon Steffen
A Practitioner's Guide: Using the Cognitive Performance Test to increase Independent Living Skills for Individuals with Intellectual Disabilities, Alycia Peacock and Grace Spanos
Improving School Readiness in Home-Based Care Settings, Malea Peters and Shelby Wittenberg
Structured Ambassador Program for Individuals with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities in the Preschool Setting, Aspen Pitcher and Abby Wendel
Addressing Culture throughout the Occupational Therapy Process: Beyond the Basics, Samantha Plutko and Jacey Savage
Parental Caregiver Guide For An Adolescent With Down Syndrome: Transitioning Out Of High School, Kalindi Rachey and Hailey Johnson
Empowering Grand-Families Through Occupation: An Occupational Therapy Intervention Program for Grandchildren and Custodial Grandparents, Macie Romsdal and Gabrielle Wavra
Youth Mental Health Community Based OT Intervention Guide: Putting the Pieces Back Together, Bailey Schumacher and Meaghan Wolfgram
OT is the Missing Link in Postoperative Cognitive Dysfunction, Hope Schuster and Michaela Mayhood
Increasing Participation in Meaningful Occupations for Disabled Veterans Through the Promotion of Spirituality: An Intervention Resource Manual for Occupational Therapists., Tristen Smith and Audrya Tarango
Coffee With Farmers, Ivy Steiger and Kelsey Sherry
Occupational Therapy Joining Bariatric Care Teams: A Web-Based Resource, Annabelle Tarnowski and Rylee Skyberg
Immersive Virtual Reality (VR) and Telehealth to Promote Engagement in Occupations for Rural Populations: Manual for Occupational Therapists, Brock Wahlert and Emily Utech
Capstones from 2020
Therapeutic Use of Self: Continuing Education for Occupational Therapy Practitioners and Students, Jessica Anderson and Hannah Halbakken
Redirected Mindset: A Guide to a More Holistic Practice in Physical Rehabilitation, Sara Anderson and Ashley Malina
Culturally Responsive Care for American Indians and Alaskan Natives: An Online Training Module for Occupational Therapists, Dayton Bender and Penelope Yoosook
Addressing the Occupational Needs of Children with Post Traumatic Brain Injury in the School Setting, Reghan Boldt and Madisyn Rick
Occupational Therapy Best Practice Addressing Anxiety-Related Behaviors: Extending Strategies into the Classroom, Hannah Burks and Kristen Kilian-Weides
A Holistic Approach to Infant Sleep, MacKenzie Danielson, Karlie Marler, and Alyssa Turner-Strong
Occupational Therapy: Addressing Mental Health Needs in Permanent Supportive Housing, Jessica Drady and Drew Mapes
Home in Place: An Activities of Daily Living Resource Guide for Informal Caregivers Caring for their Loved One with Dementia, Justine Flattum and Nora Stevenson
A Home-based Program for Adolescents Recovering from Anorexia Nervosa and Bulimia Nervosa: The Promotion of Recovery in the Natural Context, Rachael Gabrelcik and Kathryn Jensen
The Role of Occupational Therapy with the Foster Care System: Implementation of Routine Screening Procedures, Sydney Gayton and Hannah Merges
Exploring a Best-Practice Approach for Preventing Challenging Behavior in Pediatric Occupational Therapy, McKenzie Ramsey Gehring and Kimberly Harmelink
Occupational Gearing For Child Rearing: Occupational Therapy’s Role in Helping New Mothers Succeed After Giving Birth, Alana Grabarkewitz and Lydia Swanson
Creating Inclusive and Culturally Competent Healthcare for the LGBTQ+ Community: A Curriculum, Caelin Hansen and Jordyn Himley
Hand Therapy Outcomes: Therapists’ Perceptions Of Occupation-Based Interventions In Practice, Cheyenne Hanson and Molly Maudal
Operationalizing Leisure as a Therapeutic Modality in Skilled Nursing Facilities: A Web-Based Resource, Elizabeth Hauck and Summer Miller
Occupational Therapy Based Resource Designed for Caregivers of Children in the Foster Care System, Courtney Haugen and Brianna McNelly
Filling the Gap: A Caregiver Guide for Children Transitioning out of Early Intervention, Parker Hoey and Marissa Rahlf
Assistive Technology for Mild Traumatic Brain Injury: A Group Protocol for Improving Occupational Performance of College Students, Jacob Horn and Kyler Peterson
An Allen's Cognitive Levels Training Program for More Comprehensive Interprofessional Care, Ashton Hudspeth and Colton Peltier
Understanding Values, Beliefs, and Spirituality Within a Diverse Country: Implications for Health Care Professionals, Miranda Ivers and Paige Rieger
Home: Home Occupations For Mainstay Elders, Marissa Jahnke and Alyana Marie Louisse Simpron
Best Practices for the Occupation of Education for College Students with Mental Health Issues, Karen Jaspers and Brianna Johnson
A Holistic and Proactive Approach for Preparing Occupational Therapy Practitioners to Combat Compassion Fatigue, Olivia Kack and Mimi Yunker
Upper Extremity Orthopedic & Neurological Issues, An Exploratory Study Focusing On Protective & Preventative Strategies Using Practicing Occupational Therapists, Megan Klein and Shaina Simonson
Looking Beyond the User: An Occupationally Supportive Training for Grandparents Raising their Grandchildren in the Opioid Crisis, Jenna Marton and Kaitlyn Stewart
Occupational Therapy Program for Women Residing in Domestic Violence Shelters, Paige McCullough and Kelsey Wehe
Fostering Needs First: An OTR’s guide to evaluation for individuals transitioning out of foster care, Paige Melby and Meagan Flom
Farmer And Rancher Suicide: Raising Awareness, Noelle Rivard and Krista Steinbeisser
The Home Program Adherence Tackle Box: A Fishing-Themed Toolkit for Rehabilitation Clinicians, Nicholas Riveland and Colter Pettit
Understanding Us: An Interactive Training Program for Members of Law Enforcement and Individuals with Disabilities, Alisha Roberts and Myah Satterelli
Finding Your Fire A group therapy manual designed for women who experience PTSD from sexual violence, Brittanie Schafer
The Utility of Smart Home Technology within Occupational Therapy Practice, Kylie Walthers and Jessie Zimmer
Capstones from 2019
The Experiences Of Occupational Therapists Working In Oncology Care and the Implications of the Referral Process, Samantha Albrigtson and Jade Clement
Well-being and Health Promotion Template, Nichole Arn and Cody Mach
A Group Protocol for Promoting Wellness in Rural Community-Dwelling Older Adults, Emily Bachmeier and Laurel Busch
Creating a Sensory Inclusive Classroom: A Guide for Teachers, Bobbie Bertsch and Kylie Browen
Life Skills Program for Youth who have Experienced Homelessness, Michael Black and Ariel Campbell
Navigating Cultural Differences Between Fieldwork Educators and Students, Tiana Brown and Norris Chin
The Level of Knowledge of Evidenced Based Practice (EBP) by OT Managers, Madelin Buscho and Samantha Scheel
Occupational Therapy in Primary Care: Progressive Neurological Disorder, Amanda Callahan and Danielle Chartier
Occupational Therapy with an Adventurous Twist, Ashley Cambronne and Mikaela Karpen
Engaging Caregivers in Family-Centered Pediatric Occupation Therapy, Sidney Carlson and Sarah Schwartz
A Website Designed to Equip Occupational Therapists with Information and Strategies for Holistically Addressing Sexual Activity with the Geriatric Population, Amber Fernandez and Ashleigh Mora
Enhancing Occupational Therapy’s Role in Reducing Hospital Readmission Rates for People with Cancer, Patrick Finnegan and Jared Skoog
Therapeutic Use of Self: A Guide to Integrate the 5 Love Languages into Practice, Haley Folkens and Emily Roberts
An Occupational Therapy Referral Screening Tool for Children in Adoptive and Foster Care Placements, Alli Fox and Emily Kollodge
Toda la Familia: An Occupational Therapy Resource Guide for Working with Latino Children Diagnosed with ASD and Their Families, Rachel Fritzler and Stacey Sigmond
From Here to There: An Occupational Screening Tool for Transitioning Soldiers, Bailey Fruit and Hannah Williams
Secondary TIA Outpatient Prevention (STOP) Program: Addressing Individuals of Lower Socioeconomic Status, Mackenzie Funke and Kasey Nieland
Access to Occupational Therapy Practice: A Review of Current Licensing Processes in the United States, Melissa Groth and Martha Scoby
Wellness Programming for Men in Long-Term Care, Katie Hautman and Ashley Heinze
Occupational Therapy Community Reintegration for Inmates with Co-occurring Disorders, Miranda Hosking and Kara Moore
Occupational Therapy’s Role in Post CVA Education, Sadie Larson and Brooke Westrich
Using Leisure as a Therapeutic Activity to Enhance Health, Well-Being, and Quality of Life among Long Term Care Residents, Olivia Mayasich and Alexis Tyce
Pain Management Resource Guide for Caregivers of Children with Phantom Limb Pain, Micaela Monn and Amanda Steffen
Enabling Occupational Competence Through Stress Reduction for Parents in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU), Jenna Nelson and Rachel Trieff
Occupational therapy at Stable Days: Supporting a Christian Worldview, Liz Nerhus and Jordan Mooney
Implementing an Occupational Therapy Student-run Clinic at the University of North Dakota, Ryan Walter and Kennedy Bresnahan
Addressing Role Transitions in Young and Middle-Aged Adults Post-Stroke in the Inpatient Rehabilitation Setting: An In-Service for Occupational Therapists, Ashley Ystaas and Kelsey Raymond
Capstones from 2018
Occupational Justice Concerns for Muslim Refugees in the United States, Emily Adams and Megan Peterson
Moving Past Homelessness: A Program for Success, Benjamin Becher and Jaime Johnson
An Occupational Therapy Perspective of a School-Based Suicide Prevention Program with a Peer-Mentorship Emphasis, Maddie Bjornstad and Karyssa Kimery
The Experience of Being a Male Occupational Therapy Practitioner at Varying Points in the Career: A Qualitative Study, Zachary Bohn and John LeClerc
Occupation-Based Intervention Tool for Postoperative Upper Extremity Nerve Laceration, Rachel A. Bonneville and Jenna L. Meissner
Secondary Stroke Prevention and Support: An Occupational Therapy Program, Kaitlyn Bosch and Jamie St. Germain
Animal-Assisted Intervention for Healthcare Professionals: An Occupational Therapy Facilitated Program, Samantha Coyle and Caitlin Duggan
A Guide for Occupational Therapists: Utilizing Trauma-Informed Care to Guide Intervention for Children in Foster Care, Courtney Crabill and Katie Hanson
A Group Protocol for Individuals with High Functioning Autism Spectrum Disorder: Transitioning Into College, Annika Eckholm and Karol Santistevan
Occupational Deprivation in Adolescents from Low-Income and Food Insecure Homes: A Screening Tool and After School Program, Claire Eidenschink
Promoting Successful Community Re-Integration for Incarcerated Juveniles: The Role of Occupational Therapy to Enhance Quality of Life, Madison Gerszewski and Bailey Odegaard