Occupational Therapy Doctoral Students' Capstone Dissemination

Document Type

Presentation

Publication Date

5-7-2026

Comments

Student presentations represent key elements of the doctoral capstone experience and demonstrate the transition from student to practice-scholar. Each project has culminated in a manuscript prepared for submission to peer-reviewed or professional publications.

List of project presentations in order of appearance:

Aldo Mercado, "Manual Therapy through an Occupational Lens: Integrating Hands-on Techniques into Functional Treatment"

Andrea Friesen, "Implementation of a Vision for Building outcomes of Student Thriving"

Kate White, "Developing an Occupational Therapy Program in a Residential Recovery Setting for Families Experiencing Homelessness and Substance-Use Disorder"

Alexa Best-Cach, "Supporting Moms and Babies: Integrating Advanced Clinical Training into Occupational Therapy Practice"

Emily Weiler, "Unrealized Harmony: Enhancing Intentional Use of Music in Occupational Therapy"

Haley Jacobson, "Reimbursement as a Barrier to Realizing the Unique Benefit of Occupational Therapy in End-of-Life Care"

Celia Moyer, "Bridging the Gap: Developing a Guide for Supporting Student Success"

Emma Leathers, "Through the Waters: An Occupational Therapy-Led Aquatic Intervention Protocol (WAVES) for Polytrauma Recovery"

The accompanying program is attached below.

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