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Capstone Project
Capstone Overview
Topic of Interest: I am interested in enhancing parent education programs within the neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) to decrease parental stress after discharge.
Focus Areas: Education, program development, advanced practice
Purpose: The purpose of the doctoral capstone was the enhance caregiver education through program development, research, and advanced practice in the NICU.
Problem Summary: The procedure of transferring information from healthcare providers to caregivers is in need of improvement.
Capstone Site: Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center, Level IV NICU
Site Mentor: Grace Sagester OTD, OTR/L, BCP
Faculty Mentor: Marnie Renda
Expert Mentor: Barbara Elleman
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Creative Epilogue
Capstone and Final Reflections
-My doctoral capstone elicited a very positive experience, allowing me to grow as a future OT practitioner in the NICU. I loved learning from all the primary OTs and PTs in the NICU and sharing evidence-based practice on desired topics.
-I want to thank my mentors, the Xavier University OT faculty, my classmates, friends, and family who continuously supported me during the last 3.5 years.
-I am proud of how far I have come during my entire OT school journey. I have learned so much and feel well-prepared to take on the world as an occupational therapist!
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