Submissions from 2024
Accessibility and Inclusion on the Western New England University Campus, Brian Buttrick
Barreling Down on Ergonomics to Improve Occupational Functioning: Exploration of an Ergonomic Program to Decrease Occupational Deficits & Musculoskeletal Disorders for Brewers, Clara Jayne Davenport
Pulling the Tap: Examining Ergonomic Intervention on Bartenders Experiencing Occupational Deficits, Makayla Descault
Unlimbited Wellness©: Peer Support for Psychosocial Wellness in Limb-Different Families, Kara Fhon
Addressing Employment Barriers of Young Adults with Disabilities Transitioning Into Employment Post-Education, Mary M. Hall
Occupational Therapy and Artificial Intelligence: A Collaborative Approach to Improve Quality of Life While Recovering from Concussion, Lindsey Kiltonic
Cultivating Leaders in Care: Establishing an Intercollegiate Occupational Therapy Student Leadership Society, Rianna LaFleche
Exploring Burnout Program Effectiveness With Adult Day Health Providers, Katy R. Maguire
The Inspired Minds Expansion: the Effectiveness of a Functional Support Group on the Mood of Clients with Neurological Impairments, Molly Elaine Manning
Assessing Attitudes, Knowledge, and Practices of the Community Regarding Pelvic Floor Health, Ivy Rivers
Preventing wounded warriors: Addressing gaps in education of joint protection strategies for the ROTC, Joseph Rodriguez
Submissions from 2023
Efficacy of a mental health coaching program to mitigate burnout in collegiate athletes, Richard Amoako
The effectiveness of the implementation of a multifactorial life skills manual in a residential substance use treatment facility, Jennifer Anderson
Perceptions of individuals participating in B.E.A.R. P.A.W. Center Life Skills Program: persons with IADL goals, Alisha Bailey
Unlimbited recreation: access to resources for improved wellness & wellbeing for individuals with ULL/D, Alyssa Daniels
Addressing gaps in trauma-informed care education for foster parents with an occupational therapy lens, Jessica Dressel
Implementation of the risk of relapse screening tool within substance use populations, Jacob Dugard
Assessing lanes for change: the role of occupational therapy in water safety and swimming programs, Avery Adams Fornaciari
Program efficacy to reduce stressors for direct care workers in a retirement community, Kwaku Frimpong-Boateng
Effects of reducing pain and muscle tension and improving daily functional performance through myofascial decompression on the muscles within the upper limb, Michaela Gallagher
Enhancing congregate care staff knowledge and self-efficacy to address youth substance use prevention through an educational program, Victoria Giaccone
Unlimbited wellness: addressing the needs of parents and caregivers, Danielle J. Goldberg
Exploring the implementation of social-emotional learning (SEL) group training with student leaders in higher education, Armani Guillama
Implementation of driving services into a student-run pro-bono occupational therapy center, Amanda C. Hill
Perceptions of individuals participating in Bear Paw Center Life Skills Program: persons with health and wellness goals, Isabella Lagos
Increasing occupational engagement for individuals with partial hand loss through telehealth, Amelia T. Lee
Effects of reducing pain and muscle tension and improving daily functional performance through myofascial decompression on the muscles within the thoracic spine region, Morgan T. Lukasik
Perceptions of individuals participating in Bear Paw Center Life Skills Program: persons with social skills goals, Olivia Nappi
The effectiveness of a social-emotional learning and motor skill enrichment program in preschool-aged children, Caila Nguyen
Implementation of pediatric services at a pro bono university OT center, Deanna Padilla
Motherhood: maternal mental health for women of color (WOC) through the lens of occupational therapy (OT), Vinni G. Thomas
Submissions from 2022
Occupational Therapy’s Role in Social & Emotional Learning (SEL) in a Community-Based Early Childhood Setting, Madison Blain
Implementation of Education on Sensory Based Strategies for Assisted Living Facility Staff Working with Adults with Alzheimer's Dementia and Related Dementias, Brianna Campbell
Simplification of Intake Process Leads to Better Understanding During Community Center Programming, George Crickard IV
Fast Forward, Addressing Neurotrauma & its Long-term Influence on Post-Injury Outcomes: A Pilot Study to Support the Need for a Student-run Center, Alyse C. Giallorenzo
Creating a Culture of Inclusion at Western New England University, Shaelyn Helminiak
A Mixed Methods Study on the Efficacy of an Ergonomics Training Program with Direct Care Workers in Home Health, Allison Hemmer
The efficacy of an educational program on home dwelling senior citizens aged 65+, Kayla Just
Success of Pilot Socialization Groups for AANE LifeMAP Clients, Katherine Martinez
Disability Inclusion on Campus: A Focus on Student Perceptions and Role, Maire McBride
Stress Experiences and Coping Mechanisms of Students with Disabilities at Western New England University, Sally Kim Nguyen
Final Doctoral Experiential Capstone Project Report 2022, Kaeli Novak
The Role of Occupational Therapy in Supporting Special Education Staff in Self-Regulation for Students with Autism Spectrum Disorder, Sinead O'Brien
The Role of Occupational Therapy: Evaluation of the Needs of Adolescents in Intensive Emergency Residential Homes, Caroline Phillips
Occupational Therapy’s Role in Supporting Teachers’ Social-Emotional Learning (SEL) Skill Development, Cailtin Read
Educational Occupational Therapy Interventions for Post-Discharge Clients: A Case Report to Determine the Need for a Student-Led Occupational Therapy Center, Jatara M. Rozario
What are available grief support for children and their families? Exploring grief support systems, Isabella Saffioti
Cross-over function featuring diverse prosthetic technologies as a focus for adaptive sports participation for individuals with ULA, Mary Grace Sansait
Impact of Adaptive Sports Participation and Functional Fitness Training on Well-Being and Independence for Individuals with Upper Limb Absence (ULA), Ariane Sudenfield
Social Emotional Learning in Early Childhood Parent Perspectives of Occupational Therapy (OT) in Supporting Community Engagement, Amanda Sutton
Therapeutic Riding and Adaptive Yoga as a Focus of Adaptive Sports Participation for Individuals with Upper Limb Absence (ULA), Jeanne D. Uwera
The Efficacy of Online Video-Based Continuing Education Courses, Jessica Winter
Submissions from 2021
Dementia Care Excellence: Promoting autonomy through Person-centered care, Alexa Adams
The Application of Adult Learning Theory for Staff Education in Dementia Care Excellence, Courtney Aherns
A Student-Centered Self-Identity Approach to Harm Reduction in Adolescents, Taylor Bannish
Reducing Behavioral and Psychological Symptoms of Dementia and Supporting Memory Care: A Multi-Sensory Approach, Olivia Bernas
The Effect of Work-Related Pain in Manual Therapists and the Impact of Occupational Therapy Interventions, Danielle Bessette
Factors Impacting Access to Early Childhood Intervention, Cassandra Caliciotti
Gaming with Feeling: A Video Game Based Out-of-School Time (OST) Program to Promote Social-Emotional Learning (SEL) in Elementary School Children, Amy R. Calverley
Innovative Interventions for Social Emotional Learning: Teachers’ Perception of Occupational Therapy Supports in Elementary School, Cassandra Caruso
The Developmental Processes of a Student-Run Clinic in Hampden County, MA to Promote Health Equity: A Focus on Funding, Morgan Castelbuono
Promoting Successful Dining for People with Dementia at Rockridge Retirement Community: Music and More, Brooke Ellis
The Developmental Processes of a Student-Run Clinic in Hampden County, MA to Promote Health Equity: A Focus on Recruitment and Referrals, A. Kelsey Fitzhugh
Addressing the Needs of Individuals with Upper Limb Loss/Difference(s) by Proposing Global Expansion of a Virtual Support Group, Maccabee Gabay
The Effect of Tools on Work-Related Injury in Manual Therapists Who Work in Outpatient Settings, Kacey Gifford
Stuck Kids: Fostering Permanence for Families Receiving Services through the Massachusetts Department of Mental Health, Molly Houston
Recasting Therapy Dog Activities in Memory Care Units for Dementia Related Care, Samantha Jaffery
The Implications of Tools and Client-Centered Interventions to Address Work-Related Pain in Outpatient Manual Therapists, Samantha N. Jerry
Addressing the Needs of the Partial Hand Loss Population Through a Multidimensional Approach: Research, Peer Support, and Advocacy, Alison L. Johnson
Head Start Parent Perceptions Of Social Emotional Learning (SEL) at Home: The Role of Occupational Therapy in Supporting Parent Engagement, Victoria Johnston
Evidenced-based Program Adaptation for Individuals with Dementia in a Memory Care, Kaley Kennedy
Interprofessional Practice and Care Partner Education for Dementia Care Excellence, Shannon Michele O'Neill
Addressing the Needs of Individuals with Upper Limb Loss/Difference(s) (ULL/D) Through Expansion of a Virtual Support Group to Include Intimate Relationships, Samantha A. Pagano
Exploring Occupational Therapy for Daily Harm Reduction for Substance Users in Western MA, Kim Phu
Addressing the Needs of Persons with Upper Limb Absence(s) through Advocacy and the Expansion of a Virtual Support Program, Maura E. Pitluck
Development of an Overdose Fatality Review Team in Massachusetts: Occupational Therapy as a Key Player in Opioid Overdose Prevention Efforts, Shelby T. Spears
Supporting Students and Staff at a Personalized Educational Institution for Teenagers, Alissa P. Stephanic
Factors and Demographics Regarding Work-Related Pain and Injuries in Manual Therapists In the Outpatient Setting, Carol D. Tinio
The Developmental Processes of a Student-Run Clinic in Hampden County, MA to Promote Health Equity: A Focus on Reimbursement, Danielle Whitman
