Crowley, Denise (1971- )

Abstract The purpose of this doctoral capstone project is to understand the value of the occupational therapy profession's impact on cognitive deficit members of Town Square. The importance of using occupational therapy assessment scales and treatment/interventions for programming to enhance what is currently implemented. A gap within the literature has been found after searching for a correlation between social participation, dementia day program, and activity engagement. The focus is on how...

Abstract Importance: Community-dwelling older adults (CDA) often utilize EMS for “lift-assists” after falling but rarely report these incidents to their PCPs. This reporting gap may contribute to missed fall prevention interventions and subsequent falls. Objective: To examine the impact of OT-led fall prevention training for EMS professionals to assess and refer fallers to appropriate healthcare professionals in an effort to prevent future falls. Design: Quasi-experimental pre-post...

Abstract Background: Caregiver burnout is a growing public health concern, particularly for those caring for individuals with Dementia. The physical, emotional, and mental demands of caregiving can lead to significant stress and decreased quality of life. While reminiscence therapy has demonstrated cognitive and emotional benefits for individuals with Dementia, its potential impact on caregivers has limited research. This study examines how reminiscence therapy education influences caregiver...

Abstract Virtual reality (VR) in healthcare has been proven to improve patients' physical and cognitive functions. Limited research has been done on occupational therapy (OT) and occupational therapy students' perceptions and knowledge of VR’s usability for OT practice. Students’ perceived confidence and preparedness are essential when using VR technology safely and effectively to fill a knowledge gap. This doctoral capstone project emphasized the importance of experiential education and...