Improving Activity Programming in Assisted Living Facilities for Older Adults with Dementia: A Program Evaluation
Sabrina Beaulieu, OT/s, Meredith Grinnell OT, OTD, OTR
Doctoral Capstone Projects for 2021-2022
Feasibility Study: Journal Clubs in Entry Level OTD Curriculum
Jenna K. Becker OT/s
Peer Collaborators: Emma Haan Opsina OT/s & Sarah Lubie OT/s
Mentored by Dr. Elizabeth Marfeo PhD, MPH, OTR/L
Education & Professionalism for Occupational Therapy Technician Students
Allison Cain, OT/s
Mentors: Janet Curran Brooks, EdD, OT, OTR & Yonnette Semple-Dormer, EdD, MS, OTR/L
Developing Assistive Technology Curriculum for Occupational Therapy Assistant Education
Author: Grace Connolly, OT/s
Faculty Mentor: Janet Curran Brooks, EdD, OTR
Site Mentors: Shauna Manthorn, OTA, MOT, OT, OTR, Maureen Nardella, OT, MS, OTR, FAOTA
Understanding Social Self-Efficacy in Adults at Clinical High Risk for Psychosis
Grace A. DeGrado OT/s & Jasmine Mote, PhD
Development of Simulated Patient Case Experiences in an Occupational Therapy Doctorate Curriculum
Victoria D'Ortenzio, OT/s, Meredith Grinnell, OT, OTD, OTR
Developing Toolkits for Individualized Profiles and Goal Setting to Promote Self-Regulation and Community Participation with Neurodiverse Adults
Erin Foley, OT/s; Gary Bedell, PhD & Meghan Montgomery, LMHC
Occupational Therapy Assistant Education: The Making of Professionals
Author: Sarah Grey, OT/s
The Impact of Arthritis on Older Adults' Social and Leisure Participation
Emma Haan Opsina, OT/s
Mentor: Elizabeth E. Marfeo, PhD, MPH, OTR
Peer Collaborators: Sarah M. Lubic, OT/s & Jenna Becker, OT/s
Development of a Dance and Creative Movement Curriculum to Support Social and Emotional Skills for Children Enrolled in a Head Start Program
Daniela Chavez Hernandez, OT/s, Justine Donovan, MSM & Margaret Morris, OTD, OT, BCP
Flying Kites Teacher Training: Foundational Concepts of Trauma Sensitive Mindfulness Programming
Kaitlin Hutchinson, OT/s
Mentors: August Polhemus, OTD; Margaret Morris, OTD, OTR, BCP
Developing a Universal Design for Learning and Inclusion Toolkit: Supporting Young Children in the Classroom
Kaitlyn Irwin, OT/s; Gary Bedell, PhD, OT; Hanna Gebretensae, PhD; Lynne May Lim, MAT
Design and Implementation of a Goal Attainment Scale Training for Occupational Therapists in Pediatric Private Practice
Katie LaMarre OT/s; Amy Wheadon OT, OTD; Margaret Morris OT, OTD
Developing a tool to evaluate the impact of participation in adaptive sports programming at New England Disabled Sports (NEDS)
Julia Lettenberger, OT/s
Sarah Everhart Skeels, MPH; Dana Dodge, former NEDS Operations Manager
Enhancing Leadership Capacity at an Inclusive Camp: A Participatory Training Approach
Catherine Linehan OT/s, Mary Alicia Barnes, OTD, OTR/L
Evaluating an Eight-Week Online Mindfulness Program: A Pilot Study
Authors: Katelyn Loring, OT/s, Mary Barnes, OTD, Emily Smalley, MFA & Fiona Jensen, OTR/L
Assessing negative symptoms in adults at clinical high risk (CHR) for psychosis using the Motivation and Pleasure Scale - Self-Report (MAP-SR)
Lauren Nowak, OT/s & Jasmine Mote, PhD
Identifying and exploring the social and emotional needs of athlete families at New England Disabled Sports
Hannah Pacun, OT/s & Sarah Everhart Skeels, MPH
Backyard Sports for Individuals with Cerebral Palsy: Bridging the Gap
Dennis Peary OT/s; Sarah Skeels MPH; Brendan Aylward BA
Exploring the Impact of Creative Arts Programming on the Psychosocial Well-being of Families with Children with Serious Illness
Elise Polhammer, OT/s & Ryan Whitney, OT, OTD, OTR, MA
Usability Testing of a Pet-Assisted Virtual Coaching Intervention to Promote Social Participation of Adolescents with Social Anxiety
Nicole Porter, OT/s, M.Sc., Gary Bedell, PhD, OT, & Megan Kiely Mueller, PhD
Toolkit to Facilitate Social Participation Among Young Preschoolers at a Laboratory and Demonstration School
Stephanie Rothman, OT/s; Gary Bedell, PhD, OT, FAOTA; Hanna Gebretensae, PhD; Lynne May Lim, MAT
Patterns of Change in Social Participation and Goal Planning in Adolescent and Young Adult Brain Tumor Survivors
Amy Rubin OT/s; Gary Bedell PhD, OT, FAOTA; Stephanie Freeman LICSW, EdM
Recreational Program Staff Training and Inclusion: An Exploration
Rebecca Rutta, OT/s; Ryan Whitney OT, OTD, OTR, MA
The Feasibility & Effectiveness of Meditation Virtual Reality on Reducing Pain for Older Adults with Knee Osteoarthritis
Tara Sarkar, OT/s, Robert Edwards PhD, Nancy A. Baker, ScD, MPH, OTR/L, FAOTA
A Practice Guide to Integrative Health and Occupational Therapy
Emily Sellman OTs, CYT, MBA, MPP, Jessica Harney DPT, OT & Mandy Lubas OT, C-IAYT, AWP
Exploring Peer Health Coach (PHC) Roles in the Online Health-Management Program for Adults with Spinal Cord Injury (SCI)
Yaqi Shi, OT/s & Sarah Everhart Skeels, MPH
The effect of Opening Minds Through Art on the self-esteem of older adults in independent living facilities
Jordan Soucy, OT/s, Meredith Grinnell, OT, OTD, OTR, MA
Program Evaluation of Inclusion Within Arlington Recreation Summer Programs for Young Children
Alison Swayne, OT/s & Ryan Whitney, OT, OTD, OTR, MA
"Virtual Community of Practice for School-based Occupational Therapists: Implementation and Evaluation"
Megan Almon, OT/s, Margaret Morris, OT, OTD, OTR
"Development and Evaluation of a Medication Management Training for Occupational Therapy Professionals"
Leah Schroeder, OT/s, Michelle Magnifico, OTR/L, Cheryl Miller, OTR/L, DrOT, Nancy baker, ScD, MPH, OTR/L, FAOTA