OTD Capstone Projects

Abstract

This doctoral capstone project was completed through a partnership with Metro Parks adults with disABILITIES. This agency is a local day program focused on providing every Nashville citizen in Davidson County with intellectual and developmental disABILITIES with an equitable opportunity for safe recreational and cultural activities. Metro Parks offers a variety of age and ability appropriate activities that highlight the ABILIITIES of all members. The primary focus of this capstone experience was to create an evidenced based program designed specifically for this population. The goal of the project was to increase participation in meaningful occupations and overall wellbeing for attending members. Outcomes included creating, implementing, and analyzing survey results to create a health management initiative to fill identified knowledge gaps. The program was run daily to encourage participation in all aspects of health related activities. Post-test survey results demonstrate effectiveness in increasing the number of activities completed weekly and engagement in new opportunities.

Publication Date

Spring 4-8-2024

Faculty Mentor

Sandy Stevens OTD, OTR/L, PhD

Department

Occupational Therapy, School of

College

Health Sciences & Nursing, Gordon E. Inman College of

Document Type

Scholarly Project

Degree

Doctorate of Occupational Therapy (OTD)

Degree Level

Doctoral

Degree Grantor

Belmont University

Keywords

Health Management, Disabilities, Adults, Participation, Program Development, Health Education

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