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Sensory Strategies for Trainees at Autism Career Training (ACT)
Get PDFThis doctoral capstone project was completed in partnership with Autism Career Training (ACT) who’s mission is to provide vocational training for adults with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) to bridge the gap between completion of high school level education and entering the workforce. The purpose of this project is to introduce sensory regulation activities to ACT students using Ayer’s Sensory Integration Theory. Additionally, it is to provide education for ACT staff on sensory regulation techniques, and introduction of resources for the ASD population in Middle Tennessee. The primary goal of this project is to increase participation in daily vocational tasks and occupational performance skills in individuals with ASD. The project consisted of an initial needs assessment, literature review, and implementation of weekly sensory based group sessions. Outcomes of the project include sensory activity guide including evidence-based rationale for each sensory system, creation of sensory corner at ACT Nashville consisting of new sensory boxes and self-guided activities for sensory exploration, individualized sensory activities for independent sensory exploration, and resource guide for ASD services in the Middle Tennessee area
Empowering Recovery: Implementing Educational Programs to Enhance Well-Being in a Women\u27s Treatment Center
No full textThis doctoral capstone project was completed in collaboration with The Next Door Recovery (TNDR) in Nashville, TN. TNDR offers comprehensive inpatient and outpatient programs that provide a continuum of evidence-based substance use and mental health services for women within an environment rooted in faith and healing. This project aimed to empower clients through education on alternative pain management strategies, self-advocacy in medical settings, the development of healthy habits and routines in sobriety, and role preparation throughout the recovery process. The primary focus was the creation and facilitation of educational sessions designed to support clients during both inpatient and outpatient care. Key deliverables include a user-friendly Google Drive folder containing all created content and resources, as well as an informative handout with additional details and a QR code for easy access
Guided Interactions Using Pediatric Powered Mobility Devices
Get PDFThis 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
Food Allergies on the College Campus: Increasing Awareness
Get PDFProject Title: Food Allergies on the College Campus: Increasing Awareness
Background and Rationale: The prevalence of food allergies in the United States is high and continues to increase, affecting approximately 32 million people (10.8% of the population). Food allergies are a chronic disease, and students transitioning to college are in the age group that experiences the highest rate of lethal anaphylactic reactions related to food allergies. Current best practice guidelines recommend that colleges should have a comprehensive, campus-wide approach to food allergy awareness, management, and emergency protocol. At a midsize southeastern university, there was no campus-wide approach to addressing the needs of food-allergic students as a population. Several best-evidence recommendations were missing, including early identification of students with food allergies, resources for these students, and awareness of food allergies among non-allergic students on the campus, including resident advisors.
SMART Aim: This quality improvement project aimed to increase food allergy awareness on the Belmont University campus by 25% as measured by pre-and post-intervention surveys of students, resident advisors, and resident directors by November 30, 2024,
Methods: 1) The campus registered dietician attended and had tabling at the Towering Tradition new student orientation sessions to identify students with food allergies proactively. Identification rates were measured by the Registered Dietician, who documented the number of one-on-one meetings requested by students with food allergies. 2) Resident Advisor education specific to the role during August 2024. 3) Resident Director education specific to the role during June 2024. 4) Peer education was offered at Towering Traditions\u27 new orientation summer sessions in June 2024 and during six Well Core events in the Fall of 2024. Awareness rates for all three groups were measured with pre- and post-education survey questions.
Outcomes: Results indicate a 23% increase in Resident Advisor, 21% in Peer, and 9% in Resident Director survey scores. Students and their families reported an appreciation for the increased awareness across campus. Students without food allergies demonstrated engagement and eagerness to learn during the six Well Core mandatory wellness sessions for undergraduate students
Data-Driven Insights into Hospital Readmissions
No full textHospital readmissions are a growing concern for healthcare systems due to their financial cost and impact on patient outcomes. This research explores data-driven techniques for analyzing patient record trends and determining variables linked to an increased risk of readmission. This project uses machine learning models and analytical techniques and assesses their effectiveness in predicting readmission outcomes. In addition, statistical techniques were applied to compare patient subgroups and identify significant patterns in the data. The results provide insights on the variables that might be early predictors of readmission and the ways in which data analysis can help hospitals enhance care planning and lower preventable returns.
This research demonstrates the potential of predictive modeling in enhancing patient care strategies and shows how data science can be used in a healthcare setting to enable better informed decision-making
Renewing Hope: A Haven for Peace
No full textThis presentation explores the role of sensory gardens in medical accommodation housing for families with critically ill children. Grounded in research on healing environments, the project integrates biophilic design, intentional plant selection, and universal accessibility to create a restorative outdoor space. The sensory garden is designed to engage multiple senses, promoting emotional and mental well-being through natural textures, colors, and fragrances. By fostering moments of peace and connection, the garden enhances the overall healing experience, reinforcing the project’s goal of providing a sanctuary for families during challenging times
The Impact of Mortality Salience on Utilitarian Decision-Making in Personal and Impersonal Moral Dilemmas
No full textThis study investigates how awareness of one\u27s mortality affects moral decision-making in variations of the trolley problem. Building on terror management theory and dual-process models of moral judgment, we examine whether mortality salience differentially influences utilitarian choices in personal versus impersonal moral dilemmas. Previous research suggests that thoughts of death consume cognitive resources and alter moral reasoning, often reducing utilitarian responses in moral scenarios. However, these effects may vary based on the emotional proximity of the moral decision. We employ an experimental design where participants (n=40, recruited from undergraduate psychology courses) are randomly assigned to either a mortality salience condition or control condition before responding to six trolley problem variations. The experimental group completes the Multidimensional Mortality Awareness Measure while the control group does not receive mortality-related questions. We hypothesize that mortality salience will increase utilitarian decision-making overall, with a stronger effect in impersonal scenarios where emotional engagement is reduced. Conversely, we predict that the control group will show more balanced responses between deontological and utilitarian choices. This research contributes to our understanding of how existential concerns influence moral decision-making processes, with implications for ethics education, clinical psychology, and understanding moral reasoning under psychological stress