Award Date

May 2024

Degree Type

Dissertation

Degree Name

Occupational Therapy Doctorate

Department

Brain Health

First Committee Member

Donnamarie Krause

Second Committee Member

Jefferson Kinney

Number of Pages

97

Abstract

The contents of this doctoral project include an introduction to some of the difficulties people with dementia face in regard to engaging in the community, and how that may impact their health. It goes on to support how occupational therapists (OTs) have the skills to provide treatment addressing this issue but have faced difficulty entering settings such as memory care. A literature review demonstrates some of the positive benefits that can result from providing people with dementia opportunities for community engagement and reveals some of the difficulties associated with providing quality dementia care. This helps to explain the purpose of this project and introduces the research question, would a community-based, engagement focused program improve occupational therapy (OT) student utilization in a dementia/memory care setting? An explanation of the methodology for developing such a program is provided, with input provided regarding anticipated outcomes, limitations, and ethical considerations. The paper finishes with a conclusion overviewing the purpose and impact of this project.

Keywords

Community engagement; Dementia; Occupational therapy; Program; Students

Disciplines

Family, Life Course, and Society | Geriatrics | Occupational Therapy

Degree Grantor

University of Nevada, Las Vegas

Language

English

Rights

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