OTD Capstone Projects

Abstract

This doctoral capstone project was completed through a partnership with the Central Remedial Clinic, located in Dublin, Ireland. The Central Remedial Clinic provides adults and children across Ireland with a variety of therapy services, including but not limited to: special schools for children with complex disabilities, many specialist teams, and innovative interventions. One of the clinic’s services provides children with mobility impairments a means to achieve ON Time Mobility. This is accomplished through the distribution of a pediatric powered mobility device, the Explorer Mini. The project focused on creating a resource to guide family, caregiver, and therapist interactions with the child user. A playbook was created throughout the semester and presented to the clinic and community team in-person in Ireland. Included in the resource are games, activities, community outings, and additional resources to eliminate stress surrounding the experience of using a powered mobility device at home. Additional focus areas throughout the project included leadership roles with the Go Baby Go program and multiple interprofessional events.

Publication Date

Spring 4-21-2025

Faculty Mentor

Teresa Plummer, PhD, OTR/L, CAPS, CEAS, ATP

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

Family-centered care; games; guided interactions; mobility devices; mobility impairment; pediatric powered mobility

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