Advanced Practice and Research
Completed Projects: Advanced Practice and Research
Each manuscript is available in the WVU Research Repository by selecting the title below.
Contracture Management for Acute Burn Injury Patients
- Alum: Brianna Petrosky
- Site: West Penn Burn Center (PA)
- Capstone Mentors: JoAnn Lyons & Brittany Kenst
- Synopsis: The purpose of the contracture management project is to provide an interdisciplinary approach to improve carryover and patient care within and out of the hospital.
The Impact of Occupational Therapy in Lactation Services
- Alum: Sarah McAninch
- Site: Connections Occupational Therapy (WV)
- Capstone Mentor: Cara Daubenspeck
- Synopsis: To demonstrate the need for occupational therapists in the field of lactation, a five-week postpartum breastfeeding course was developed and implemented in the community.
Effectiveness of Peer Support Groups for Mothers at Risk for Postpartum Depression
- Alum: Natalie Gates
- Capstone Highlight Video
- Capstone Site: Monongalia County WIC (WV)
- Capstone Mentor: Camila Haught
- Synopsis: The quantitative and qualitative data revealed that peer support groups focused on the routines of mothers and babies can positively impact mental health, maternal self-efficacy, and satisfaction in occupational performance.