Occupational Therapy Doctorate
Recent Submissions
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Early Caregiver Training in Stroke
(2021)Cerebrovascular accidents (strokes) have a widespread and profound impact on survivors and caregivers, their quality of life and their ability to engage in occupations. Shortened hospital stays, limited access to post-acute ... -
Occupational Therapists’ Role in Reducing the Risk of Breast Cancer Related Lymphedema Prior to Diagnosis
(2021)Breast cancer related lymphedema (BCRL) is a common complication that occur among breast cancer survivors after surgical or radiation interventions. Nearly 40% of breast cancer survivors develop BCRL, though the International ... -
Effects of Reflex Integration in Autism: An Occupational Therapy Case Report
(2019)Introduction: Primitive reflexes play a role in motor development by preparing an infant to move against gravity and develop sensory organs and receptors. The Masgutova Neurosensorimotor Reflex Integration (MNRI) is a ... -
Occupational Therapy Practice Guidelines for Post-Surgical Breast Cancer Survivors
(2020)Cancer continues to grow at an alarming rate globally and in the United States. Breast cancer is one of the leading cancer diagnoses in women, and surgery is a common treatment option for breast cancer. Breast surgery leads ... -
Bioimpedance Spectroscopy for the Health Care Professional
(2020)Purpose: The capstone project aimed to develop a continuing education module to educate health care providers and staff on the purpose and use of the bioimpedance spectroscopy (BIS) unit. The researcher also conducted a ...