GRADUATE POSTER PRESENTATIONS
Occupational Therapy
Brittany Bell, OTS, Alexander Castro, OTS, Ruslana Nurmatova, OTS,
Elvida Orelhomme, OTS, Alisha Sharma, OTS
A Better Tomorrow
The number of individuals living with dementia has continued to
rise. The study consisted of six modules, which served to improve
engagement in meaningful activities of older adults. Although the findings
from the study did not show statistically significant increases in engagement
in meaningful activities as measured by the quantitative measure, EMAS,
several participants reported that the program was a valuable experience in the
qualitative analyses.
Julianna Tatum, OTS, Kerry Goldstein, OTS,
Patrick Kraenbring, OTS, Brittany Wilman, OTS
A Program to Promote Quality of Life Among Older Adults
Age-related changes such as decline in cognitive abilities
may impact the aging population in maintaining functional
independence. The purpose of this study was to determine if older adults who
attended the Senior Adult Activities Center of Montgomery County (Montco
SAAC) will have an improvement in their quality of life. Although statistically
significant findings were not found on the WHOQOL-BREF post-test, mean
score changes were evident in all four domains measured by this quality of life
assessment.
Kerry Cella, OTS, Jenna LaPlaca, OTS, Kacie Reuther, OTS
Sole Sisters
The purpose of this study is to contribute to literature supporting
the relationship between walking programs, reduction of stress
levels, and self-efficacy related to exercise among participants
living in low-income communities. The findings of this study did not show
statistically significant differences for participants’ levels of stress, but
marginal statistically significant differences were found for participants’ self-
efficacy for exercise, after the conclusion of the six-week walking program.
However, several participants reported satisfaction with the walking program
in their wellness journals.
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