Capstones from 2020
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
Role Transition from Student to Occupational Therapist in an Acute Care Physical Dysfunction Setting, Tyler Giegerich and Juan Rosales Jr.
A Review of Community Aging in Place Programs to Minimize Social Isolation in Older Adults, Heather J. Goodwater and Joanna M. Yutrzenka
Educational Materials for Implementation of Cognitive Interventions Across Practice Settings, Ashlyn Grindberg and Nicholas Wahlstrand
Experiences of Occupational Therapists Working in Rural Areas of Minnesota and North Dakota, Sarah Hanson and Jessica Magee
The S.P.I.R.I.T. Program: Spirituality Promotion Interdependence Resiliency Inclusive Therapy, Alycia Heisler and Brianna Safranski
Promotion of the Village Model in Rural Areas: An Educational Guide, Caitlin Herdrick and Samantha Kraus
The Efficacy of Hippotherapy for Physical Rehabilitation: A Systematic Review, Megan Hilgers and Haley Nielsen
Occupational Therapy's Role in Sport: A Website on Promotion and Education for OT's and Coaches, Alison Host and Kaitlin Mankie
A Vocational Training Program for High School Students with Disabilities on an Alternative Track to Graduation, Natalie Jennings and Michael Lehnerz
Occupational Therapy's Involvement with the YMCA in Developing a Program to Address Activities of Daily Living in Those with Parkinson's Disease, Michaela Johnson and Emilea Berhow
Aquatic Therapy for Occupational Therapy Education and Practice, Emily L. LaBlanc and Megan L. Lauck
Occupational Therapy Practice Trends for Occupations Impacted by Puberty in Children with ASD, Sydney Larson and Kelsey Hemberger
The Perspective of Counselors on Occupational Therapy at a Residential Camp for Children with Disabilities, Erika Moderow and Hailey Tollefson
The 12-Steps of Alcoholics Anonymous: A Guide for Occupational Therapists, Jena Roeber and Jillian Schaeffer
Vacationing Older Adults, Breanna Taralson and Brittany Winter
GenerationACTIVE: Creating Healthier Communities Two Generations at a Time, Jerrica Thiel and Mallory Manecke
Capstones from 2017
Wise and Well: A Pilot Study on the Effects of Providing a Wellness Group Protocol to Enhance Occupational Fit Among Rural Community Dwelling Elderly Women, Brianna Berendt and Carly Hills
The Experience of Peer Mentors Within a Peer Mentor Postsecondary Transition Program, Carissa Birchem, Mikayla Greely, and Suzanna Morrison
Open Access Continuing Education Occupational Therapy Resources for Rural Communities, Amber L. Daly and Emily E. Germolus
The Effectiveness of Occupational Therapy Interventions for Students with Mental Illness Transitioning to Higher Education: A Systematic Review, Brittany Davis and Leah Sherman
Intensive Outpatient Program for Substance Abuse: Occupational Therapy Guideline to Recovery, Jessica Dietz and Elynn Schriber
A Home Away from Home: An Occupational Manual for Working with Refugee Populations, Katherine Erickson and Kari Kjergaard
Identified Stressors and Coping Mechanisms of Occupational Therapy Students, Amy Fitzsimmons and Ashley Zimmer
Sexuality and Healthcare: the Perceptions of Providers Regarding Role Delineation: Are Occupational Therapists Overlooked?, Brooke Friederichs and Olivia Isaacson
Expanding the Role of Occupational Therapy in Oncology: An Introduction to the Oncology Occupational Therapy Screening Tool and Occupational Therapy & Cancer Education Guide, Courtney Funk and Jessika Lackie
Leisure Occupations for Adults with Physical Disabilities: A Guide for Occupational Therapy Practice, Kelsey Glatt and Tracy Perish
Preparing Occupational Therapists for Treatment of the Transgender Population: A Training Guide for Supportive Care, Nicola Grun and Lauren Trohkimoinen
The Experience of Occupational Therapy Practitioners and Students with Disabilities: A Mixed-Methods Pilot Study, Samantha Guenther and Anna Huss
Lived Experience of Individuals Who had a Disruption in Ability to Drive, Shelby Hoskinson and Graydon Larsen
Successful Transition to Home Following a Spinal Cord Injury: A Resource Guide for Home Modifications, Alison Ikeogu and Kelsey Kanwischer
Sexuality and Spinal Cord Injury: A Manual for Occupational Therapists in the Inpatient Rehabilitation Setting, Courtney Jacobson and Esada Mujcic
Perceptions of Wellness Among Community Dwelling Older Adults, Sara Johnson and April Schmiesing
Road to Recovery: An Online Guide to Prepare Parents of Children Who have Sustained a Major Burn Injury for Successful Home and Community Transition, Michelle Jones and Chad Oppegaard
Assisting Clients with Psychosocial Adjustment After Sustainment of a Traumatic Hand Injury: A Therapist's Guide, Rachel Kos and Jessica Nordmeyer
Promoting a Culture of Mental Health and Wellness at the SMHS: SMHS Wellness Program, Brian Lefavour and Alexa Martel
Promoting Interdisciplinary Collaboration Across School Contexts: A Toolkit for Occupational Therapists, Sidney Luers and Shayna Shaffer
A Health Care Provider Training Guide to Enhance Cultural Competency in Long-Term Care, Julia McBrien and Ashley Prososki
Occupational Therapy Resource Guide for the Utilization of Three-Dimensional Printing, Andrew Ostrander and Jacy Whaley
Addressing Sleep Deficiencies in Older Adult Residents of Long-Term Care Facilities: Presenting a Flowchart for an Interdisciplinary Approach, Peter Owens and Tavin Deru
Educating Caregivers in Assisted Living Facilities (ALFS) Who Care for People with Dementia, Rodney Palmer and Ashley Palmer
An Assistive Technology Manual to Enhance Occupations During Stages of ALS: A Manual for Occupational Therapists and Caregivers, Warren Ross and Marcus Sickler
Female Veterans and Homelessness: A Resource Guide for Occupational Therapists, Jamie Schacht and Alison Tonsager
Using Evidence to Address Psychosocial Impairments Post-Stroke: A Guide for Occupational Therapy, Michael Thurn and Emilee Rath