OTD Capstone Projects
Abstract
This doctoral capstone project was completed through partnership with Rock Steady Boxing Music City, a non-profit organization that provides boxing classes for individuals diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease and other motor-related disorders. The purpose of this project was to understand the participatory barriers that are common within the Parkinson’s disease community and develop solution-oriented resources in response to these barriers. All developed resources were intentionally created to maximize accessibility and explored areas such as driving, fatigue, caregiving, and memory. These resources were compiled and distributed to the “fighters” of Rock Steady Boxing via an in-person “OT Corner” bulletin board, the weekly newsletter, and posted on the affiliated website.
Publication Date
Spring 4-11-2024
Faculty Mentor
Carlene Johnson, OTD, OTR/L, CAPS, LSVT BIG
Department
Occupational Therapy, School of
College
Health Sciences & Nursing, Gordon E. Inman College of
Document Type
Poster
Degree
Doctorate of Occupational Therapy (OTD)
Degree Level
Doctoral
Degree Grantor
Belmont University
Keywords
Parkinson's disease; Rock Steady Boxing; Nashville; occupation-based; participation; educational resources
Recommended Citation
Struthers, Kelly, "Promoting Participation in Individuals with Parkinson’s Disease through the Development of Accessible Occupation-Based Resources" (2024). OTD Capstone Projects. 179.
https://repository.belmont.edu/otdcapstoneprojects/179
