OTD Capstone Projects

Abstract

This doctoral capstone project was completed through a partnership with Belmont University’s Sports Medicine Department. The primary purpose of this project was to identify the department’s current needs and to develop deliverables to enhance and facilitate the concussion education and documents provided to Belmont Athletics stakeholders (including student athletes, university educators, coaching staff, and other members of administration). The process included collaboration with university athletic trainers and student-athletes to ensure usability and creation of relevant products. These resources include informational handouts designed for both student-athletes and educators, an on-field concussion assessment and protocol, concussion education resources with increased opportunities for student interaction, and updated concussion forms. Throughout this experience I had the opportunity to further develop interprofessional communication skills, educate others on the scope of occupational therapy, and gain increased insight into the lived experience of collegiate student-athletes who have experienced concussions.

Publication Date

Spring 4-9-2024

Faculty Mentor

Sandy Stevens OTD, OTR/L, PhD

Department

Occupational Therapy, School of

College

Health Sciences & Nursing, Gordon E. Inman College of

Document Type

Poster

Degree

Doctorate of Occupational Therapy (OTD)

Degree Level

Doctoral

Degree Grantor

Belmont University

Keywords

concussions; student athletes; concussion education; concussion assessment; college athletics; Belmont University; sports medicine

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