Below are doctoral projects completed by graduates of the University of Nevada, Las Vegas, Department of Brain Health Occupational Therapy Program.
For the entire online collection of UNLV theses and dissertations, capstones, professional papers, and doctoral projects visit UNLV Theses, Dissertations, Professional Papers, and Capstones
Theses/Dissertations from 2023
The Feasibility of a Large-Amplitude Aquatic-Based Exercise Occupational Therapy Program for Individuals with Early Parkinson’s Disease, Brigitte Baker
Driving and Community Mobility: An Online Educational Program for Generalist Occupational Therapy Practitioners, Gerard Blanco
Promoting Early Detection in Primary Care: Program Evaluation of The Dementia Care Aware Program in Orange County, Ennah Cabading
An Immersive Virtual Reality Treatment Learning Module for UNLV Occupational Therapy Students, Paolo Castro
Acquired Brain Injury: A Vision Screening Protocol for Occupational Therapists, Sebastian Cheung
Occupational Therapy Fieldwork in an Emerging Justice-Based Setting: HOPE for Prisoners, Noah Claypool
Addressing Vision Impairments Following Neurological Injuries: A Vision Protocol for Occupational Therapists, Dyrin Cordero
The Efficacy of an Educational Toolkit to Enhance Knowledge of Pediatric Reflux Management among Occupational Therapists, Kelly Cullerton
Ergonomic Education for Entry-Level Administrative Staff, Mitzi De La Cruz-Garcia
Feasibility of the Every Moment Counts Initiative at a Southern Nevada Elementary School, Amber Lee Eddy
An Educational Sleep Hygiene Module for UNLV Students to Promote Occupational Performance, Therese Fernandez
Promoting the Benefits of An Occupational Therapy Health and Wellness Coaching Program for Adults Living with Chronic Illnesses and Their Self-Management, Natasha Findley
Utilizing an Interdisciplinary Approach: Education of Early Progressive Mobility Protocol in the ICU/Acute Setting, Mary Ashley Galan-Gornal
Increasing Self-Perceived Competence in Performing Independent Living Skills among Unhoused Youth and Young Adults, Stacie M. Gomez
Nonpharmacological Pain Management of Adult Patients in the Burn Unit: An Interdisciplinary Toolkit Through the Occupational Therapy Lens, Taylor Harrison-Merrill
Increasing Foster Parent Awareness of An Occupation-Based Approach to Child Well-Being, Taylar Hirte
Perceived Usefulness, Ease of Use, and Satisfaction of a Swaddle Bathing Educational Guide Among Parents/Guardians of NICU Premature Infants, Makenzie Leigh Hogbin
Effectiveness of a Workshop for Improving Awareness and Identification of Racial Microaggressions Among Occupational Therapy Faculty and Students, Hannah Kalegzabher
Assistance Dog Considerations: A Lecture for Occupational Therapy Students, Kayla Kinney
The Development of a Pilot Program Related to the Application of High-Intensity in Occupational Therapy, Philip Lamoreaux
Creating a Web Resource on Sense of Belonging for Underrepresented Occupational Therapy Students in Graduate Programs, Owen Uyiosa Lawani
Development of a Post-Op Transgender Care Program for Acute Occupational Therapy Practice, Marieliz Llanos
A Pilot Program to Inform High School Students About Allied Healthcare Professions, Nhu Mac
An Ergonomic Approach for Esport Athletes: The Potential for Less Injury and Increased Occupational Performance, Nicholas Nalic Pierides Jr.
Independent Living Skills Training for Individuals with Serious Mental Illness Through Program Development and Grant Writing, Bianca Rideout
Mental Health Education Protocol for Staff Members in an Inpatient Rehabilitation Center, Charles Nicholas Salvatera
The Impact of an Ostomy Training Workshop on Occupational Therapy Practitioners’ and Students’ Confidence in Client Education on Ostomy Management, Amanda Rae Shizue Shimabukuro
Exploration of Occupational Therapy Program Development Through NIH Grant Writing, Larissa Silcox
Yoga as an Occupational Therapy Intervention for Inpatient Rehabilitation, Sydney Sladek
Implementing The Use of Lesson Plan Templates Within the Mentorship Program for Dignity Health Hand Therapists, Ronell Matthew Sueno
Development and Usefulness of an Advocacy Toolkit to Promote Systems-Level Advocacy among Occupational Therapy Students in Nevada, Mary Angela Mendoza Terencio
Exploring the Usefulness of the Alert Program on Children with Developmental Delays or Disabilities at Positively Kids, Ashley Cassandra Manabat Tolentino
A Kinesio Tape ® Protocol to Improve Postural Stability and Mouth Closure for Feeding and Eating in Children with Cerebral Palsy, Ariana Naomi Valdez
An Adolescent Concussion Management Toolkit for Occupational Therapists, Coby Yoshimura
The Importance of an Educational Occupation-Based Work program for Young Adults with Intellectual & Developmental Disabilities, Jennifer Zielinski
Theses/Dissertations from 2022
The Occupational Therapy Approach to Pain Treatment: A Pain Curriculum, Rosalee Howell
Utilizing Emotional Intelligence to Cultivate Occupational Therapy Students' Leadership Skills, Talina Minasian
The Road Ahead: An Occupational Therapy Manual to Infant Development for Parents in the NICU, Nicole Suzuki-Uyeno
Development of Online Modules to Introduce Prospective Students to the Profession of Occupational Therapy, Hosia Towery
Theses/Dissertations from 2021
Essential Competencies for Occupational Therapy in End-of-Life Care, Karmella Bognot
Health and Wellness Competencies for an Entry-Level Doctorate Occupational Therapy Course, Teresa Liccardo