2020 Scholarly Project and Capstone Presentations For the Degree of Occupational Therapy Doctorate
Members of the UToledo Occupational Therapy Doctoral (OTD) Class of 2020 presented their final projects in partial fulfillment of their doctoral degrees.
SCHOLARLY PROJECT PRESENTATIONS
CAPSTONE PRESENTATIONS
In 2020, presentations were held virtually. Presenters recorded 15-minute video presentations.
Links to streaming presentations were posted to UToledo’s online learning management
platform, and they are given below. After viewing presentations online, OTD program
faculty, students, and guests met via videoconference for discussion, allotting 5
minutes per presenter. Discussions were not recorded.
CURRICULUM DESIGN
A curriculum is both an artifact that transmits time honored values, beliefs, and principles and a dynamic framework to meet contemporary and future societal and professional needs. The faculty of the UToledo Occupational Therapy Doctoral (OTD) Program plan, implement, and systematically evaluate the OTD curriculum using four organizing elements: Practice, Advocacy, Research, and Autonomous Decision Making (PARADM). The curriculum prepares occupational therapists who are competent, ethical, and life-long learners.
SCHOLARLY PROJECTS
The 2018 Standards for an accredited educational program for the Occupational Therapist, officially adopted by the Accreditation Council for Occupational Therapy Education, require that graduates of OTD programs have the ability to design and implement a research study. In conducting an individualized research project, the OTD student learns to appreciate the process of scientific inquiry and gains valuable insight for evidence-informed practice. Working with their faculty advisors, OTD students conduct research that advances knowledge and practice in occupation-based therapeutic approaches. Scholarly project presentations represent the culmination of a 12-credit hour course series. Written disseminations of each project are available through the catalog of Mulford Library.
CAPSTONE EXPERIENCE
Given dynamic patterns of occupational therapy practice, the future will require therapists to be autonomous decision makers. The Capstone Experience prepares OTD students by allowing them to plan and pursue a highly individualized semester of study at a self-selected site. The student receives mentorship of an on-site mentor as well as an academic faculty mentor. The capstone experience is introduced and planned throughout the didactic curriculum. It occurs as a 12-credit-hour course load in curriculum’s final semester, after 24 weeks of full-time supervised fieldwork. It is a full-time, 15-week, on-site experience including practicum with a major project, mentored studies, and a written dissemination. Capstone project types reflect the PARADM curriculum design, including Case Study, Program Development Plan, Program Modification Plan, Course Development, Advocacy at the Organizational Level, Advocacy at the Journal Level, and Research. Written disseminations of each project are available through the catalog of Mulford Library.
For questions, please contact alexia.metz@utoledo.edu
Class of 2020 Scholarly Project Presentations
Successful Aging of Individuals with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities (IDD)
Paige Keesee, Emily Silveous, and Lauren Zastrow
Advisor: Dr. Beth Ann Hatkevich
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Pi_fZVulWdU&feature=youtu.be
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Exploring the Relationship Between Meaningful Engagement, Well-being, & Time Use among
Different Age Groups
Tori Krenn and Ashlynn Law
Advisor: Dr. Laura Schmelzer
https://us-lti.bbcollab.com/collab/ui/session/playback/load/46d377d826454b8d8caafa0fc195b6b1
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Connections Between Time-Use, Meaningful Engagement, and Well-Being
Emily Bollin and Hannah Kreider-Letterman
Advisor: Dr. Laura Schmelzer
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3RL0gwx4Ly4&feature=youtu.be
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Patterns of Fatigue and Physical Activity in Breast Cancer Survivors
Allison McCracken, Grace Van Allen, and Mallory Washburn
Advisor: Dr. Ketki Raina
https://echo360.org/media/39c7af38-975e-499a-957a-c62f4a06a54d/public
https://drive.google.com/file/d/15rUodOcI9Wm1kQ65Va9Adu0okXGC3YvI/view?usp=sharing
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The Role of Occupational Therapy in Facilitating the Transition of Veterans Returning
from Iraq and Afghanistan
Talia Gibson
Advisor: Dr. Beth Ann Hatkevich
https://rocketsutoledo-my.sharepoint.com/:v:/g/personal/ametz4_rockets_utoledo_edu/EfiVt
t57fxIrW0zfP5EDSkBbCCRUzqaK5BOwE-ZK5Tskg?e=qVedA4
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E6PuOpXodGQ&feature=youtu.be
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The Benefits of Therapy Dogs in Schools as Perceived by School Professionals and Staff
Janelle Pitts
Advisor: Dr. Beth Ann Hatkevich
https://drive.google.com/file/d/19ZoQ-KcqPrBrH5As4zRvPN-NrSDblAAv/view
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Developing the Psychometric Properties of the Making Meals Performance Measure (MMPM)
Rebecca Hughes and Hannah Stanger
Advisor: Dr. Laura Schmelzer
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f_Eq_MF9wv0&feature=youtu.be
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An Investigation into the Implications of Depression and/or Anxiety on Aspects of
College Life
Courtney Enos
Advisor: Dr. S. Maggie Maloney
https://youtu.be/DTqpar1pszs
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The Lived Reality of University Students with High-Risk Drinking Related to Social
and Educational Experience
Whitney Niese
Advisor: Dr. S. Maggie Maloney
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1U3yMq02NVe3gHu5P9blwS4-TRaTcYIB8/view
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A Mindfulness Program: The Perceptions and Implementation of Teachers
Collin Nissen
Advisor: Dr. Alexia E. Metz
https://rocketsutoledo my.sharepoint.com/:v:/g/personal/ametz4_rockets_utoledo_edu/EQqCSnVNzzRPk1Hx_cshXrUBWq
Hvc_8tkj1EoglYRZygA?e=V6bujD
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1KxFgM-vTQS4I90b_GzPNE4afjr6DGZ54/view
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Does Adding Meaning during Messy Play Enhance Fine Motor Skill Use and Sensory Gating
in Young Children?
Mariah Hatkevich and Jessica Lutz
Advisor: Dr. Alexia E. Metz
https://rocketsutoledo my.sharepoint.com/:v:/g/personal/ametz4_rockets_utoledo_edu/EXMHTH8QWuBBsJFAdVt3w9wB_YX
XoRZxV-X9slcSg2fyBA?e=M4TRDK
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UR_xoysuau4
Feasibility of Collecting Multiple Sclerosis-Fatigue Data Using a Smartphone Ecological
Momentary Assessment Tool
Rebecca Hatfield
Advisor: Dr. Ketki Raina
https://echo360.org/media/6b57b53c-bfe4-49f0-a5bd-9681c0c7f1b0/public
https://us-lti.bbcollab.com/recording/d3b4c3069fe84c96aaef9902099ed9eb
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Class of 2020 Capstone Project Presentations
Bright Beginnings: An Occupational Therapy Program Development Plan for Infants and
Adoptive Families
Allison McCracken
Faculty Mentor: Dr. Beth Ann Hatkevich
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1W8BSmNizxM7trL5CwrxQnCeqS0hSUajo/view
An Occupational Therapy Concussion Program at ProMedica Total Rehab- Flower Hospital:
A Program Modification Plan
Talia Gibson
Faculty mentor: Dr. Nicole Stotz
https://echo360.org/media/6fffdb02-d4b3-48c9-9595-b02bf1b35529/public
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hovl_HfVF9E&feature=youtu.beEvaluation:
The Intervening with Behaviors Program: A Program Modification Plan
Whitney Niese
Faculty mentor: Dr. Nicole Stotz
https://echo360.org/media/baaefde1-8a6a-4d3f-83f7-c32c764cd21c/public
https://drive.google.com/file/d/17XlMB0ID5Hb7dyxqqMw6_1NBSxCMxdrF/view
The Biomechanical Model of Practice for Occupational Therapy: A Course Development
Emily Silveous
Faculty Mentor: Dr. Laura Schmelzer
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Sh-3bTJwdE8&feature=youtu.be
Utilizing Occupation-Based Methods for an Upper Extremity Diagnosis in Hand Therapy
Settings: A Case Study
Jessica Lutz
Faculty Mentor: Dr. Ketki Raina
https://echo360.org/media/9677f76e-8ed8-473c-ae87-5ec2e663eddc/public
https://drive.google.com/open?id=1xSpTA5VoDcVyOcQQ0GBzekaI90K_XrgT
Staff and Volunteer’s Perspective of Students with ASD Participating in Agility Angels:
Research Capstone
Paige Keesee
Faculty Mentor: Dr. Beth Ann Hatkevich
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1HufYcpFnnD15fkHD25BJBpsIrQ_uw4me/view
Preschool Readiness: A Case Study
Tori Krenn
Faculty Mentor: Dr. Beth Ann Hatkevich
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1g4NUsczaUOdgTywVpNLPNsTFdbCTppIv/view
Building Blocks: A Healthy Living Skills Program Development Plan for Individuals
Experiencing Homelessness (PDP)
Emily Bollin
Capstone Presentation
Faculty Mentor: Dr. Laura Schmelzer
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uTUiEz5iZnc
Health Promotion for Homeless Families: An Occupational Perspective: Advocacy Capstone
Hannah Kreider-Letterman
Faculty Mentor: Dr. Laura Schmelzer
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2DHedBKgLj8
Exploring Meaning & Purpose in Occupations among Women in Reform (EMPOWR): A Program
Development Plan
Courtney Enos
Faculty Mentor: Dr. S. Maggie Maloney
https://youtu.be/jOJte0GyJb4
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The Meaningful Experiences {ME} Project: A Program Development Plan for Adults with
Intellectual and Developmental Disorders
Mariah Hatkevich
Faculty Mentor: Dr. S. Maggie Maloney
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n4-RfT2sBJI
A PDP for a Community-Based Health and Wellness Program for Teens with IDD (CHOICE:
Creating Healthy Options In Cooking and Exercise)
Rebecca Hughes
Faculty Mentor: Dr. Alexia E. Metz
https://rocketsutoledo my.sharepoint.com/:v:/g/personal/ametz4_rockets_utoledo_edu/ES_NGIhV7H9On3W4RjWs03UBFvDJjf
KsW2Gr0E1xy6VhOg?e=E6XTjN
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KQ1lKRkMfpw&feature=youtu.be
Analyzing and Comparing Clinical Feeding Evaluations and Modified Barium Swallow Studies
Among the Pediatric Aerodigestive population at University Hospitals: Research Capstone
Mallory Washburn
Faculty Mentor: Dr. Alexia E. Metz
https://rocketsutoledo my.sharepoint.com/:v:/g/personal/ametz4_rockets_utoledo_edu/EQh4rEgTL8FDuA
MJiISeLUBvHmPanu1rNV5qY496XevKw?e=DmVafR
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1P9QSjYmolaG_H1DU7Fq2VxdTwdDWPZNv/view
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Parent Dynamics: A Parent Education Program for a Pediatric Outpatient Clinic (PMP)
Collin Nissen
Faculty Mentor: Dr. Alexia E. Metz
https://rocketsutoledo my.sharepoint.com/:v:/g/personal/ametz4_rockets_utoledo_edu/ETX79LnXNWlDtiPmuF5wB7IB84bp2k
nOjGc1KWrODlZR9A?e=7NfaE9
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1ZUpeOqxKrZEL98q92DXp5BUh4DGwLoiF/view
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Person First Life-Skills Program (PDP) for Men Experiencing Homelessness at St. Joseph’s
House of Hospitality
Grace Van Allen
Faculty Mentor: Dr. Nicole Stotz
https://echo360.org/media/4cd421bc-4cbd-4e54-8a3a-8cab76d6e079/public
https://rocketsutoledo my.sharepoint.com/:v:/g/personal/mvanall_rockets_utoledo_edu/EfojIDV_T0FIuIcR_xjLT8oBR5haZjk5F
H73MAxCixxQ2g?e=VlHjiZ
Refreshing Recess: A Tier 1 Approach to Promoting Positive Mental Health in the Schools
(PMP)
Lauren Zastrow
Faculty Mentor: Dr. Alexia E. Metz
https://rocketsutoledo-my.sharepoint.com/:v:/g/personal/ametz4_rockets_utoledo_edu/ERnOI2-
P2Y9Dq-gvBvIfvoYBIU-rWCJ8Pe22dcvFouxJEw?e=fwh7uJ
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1rCjTCoyHW3PFmMBuMU-MQ7nmzDY6CrRW/view
Low Vision in Older Adults: A Program Modification Plan
Janelle Pitts
Faculty Mentor: Dr. Ketki Raina
https://echo360.org/media/8b7a44b5-fc5d-46fd-9ae4-72bbf2d5cfeb/public
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1qthAGXusfhHtjPWOTDftrDux0poMII_B/view
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Golden Learners: An Aquatic Program for Children with Special Needs
Ashlynn Law
Faculty Mentor: Dr. Ketki Raina
https://echo360.org/media/17deb885-ee48-4f1c-ba9a-21e2a101a5a5/public
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1eL9RDs1lZhuglJ-EKc0DcOF-vJSA8P0Q/view?usp=sharing
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Community-based Joint Effort Program: A Program Development Plan
Rebecca Hatfield
Faculty Mentor: Dr. Ketki Raina
https://echo360.org/media/310fa9ca-491f-4f9b-93d4-68557122d48d/public
https://us-lti.bbcollab.com/recording/add6b9bd3dc248f0aded8f60a270fd2