Master of Occupational Therapy Student Critically Appraised Topics
CATs from 2023
The Efficacy of Constraint-Induced Movement Therapy or Modified Constraint-Induced Movement Therapy in Improving Upper Extremity Motor Function in Adults with Hemiplegia After a Traumatic Brain Injury, Ryan Bizette, Adaire deBlanc, Rachel Ridenour, Lindsey Satterlee, Allyson Smith, and Katya VanAusdall
Early Manual Lymphatic Drainage with Secondary Edema, Tiana Bridges MOT/S, Carly Fallin MOT/S, Emma Hilliard MOT/S, Olivia Holmes MOT/S, Kathryn Mullins MOT/S, Jonathan Richardson MOT/S, and Cassie Warlick MOT/S
Mini-Mental State Examination (MMSE) as Predictor of On-Road Driving Ability, Erica Bailey Floyd, Katelyn Elizabeth Stewart, Elizabeth Claire Morris, Hayes Elizabeth Franklin, Kristin Elizabeth Mather, and Caymen Lynn Starwalt
Occupational Therapy Strategies for Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome, Rachel Geissler, Marjorie Jamerson, Hunter Tockey, Mackenzie Dew, Emily Bennett, Summer Weldon, and Laura Mendez
Modified vs. Standard Sternal Precautions, Alex Rome MOT/S, Katie Morris MOT/S, Payton Johnston MOT/S, Cheyenne Franklin MOT/S, Rachel Jeneff MOT/S, and Hannah Tackett MOT/S
Positioning and Feeding Techniques Effective in Improving Sensorimotor Functions in Infants with Cleft Palate, Skylar Russell MOT/S, Kaitlin Steel MOT/S, Robin Edwards MOT/S, Bri Morgan MOT/S, Danielle Boscaccy MOT/S, Haleigh Black MOT/S, and Sydney Young MOT/S
CATs from 2022
Muscular Dystrophy and Quality of Life: A Critically Appraised Topic, Raegan Avrit MOT/S, Courtney Aycock MOT/S, Keelie Johnson MOT/S, Lindsay Lampkin MOT/S, and Cassady Ozanich MOT/S
Effect of Botox and Therapy on Spasticity in Cerebral Palsy: A Critically Appraised Topic, Rachel Bray MOT/S, Tatum Cabot MOT/S, Peyton Clark MOT/S, Cameron Goodman MOT/S, Tarason Moore MOT/S, and Claire Napier MOT/S
Effects of Sensory Intervention on Neurological Development in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit: A Critically Appraised Topic, Paulina Bullard MOT/S, Emma Gadberry MOT/S, Siham Sherif MOT/S, Virginia Strawn MOT/S, Courtney Travis MOT/S, and Delaney Weller MOT/S
Group Therapy for Adults with Hip Replacements, Riley Burford MOT/S, Hillary Talley MOT/S, Elizabeth Seals MOT/S, Alishah Pirwani MOT/S, and Tylan Wakefield MOT/S
The Effects of Air-Cell Based Cushions on Pressure Relief for Adults with Spinal Cord Injury: A Critically Appraised Topic, Audrey Carr MOT/S, Olivia Hamby MOT/S, Hailey Hanson MOT/S, Olivia Kincaid MOT/S, Molly McWilliams MOT/S, and Anna Pollan MOT/S
Feasibility and Effectiveness of a Prehabilitation Program Prior to Breast Cancer Surgery: A Critically Appraised Topic, Emma Choi, Alissa Lee, Kayla Woods, Morgan Mills, and Carol Houston
Effect of Early Mobilization on Length of Hospital Stay in COVID-19 Patients: A Critically Appraised Topic, Ashlee Hodges, Anna Claire Briscoe, Anna Beth Willoughby, Carlton Hubbard, and Nathan Smith
CATs from 2021
Preventing Pneumonia Through Early Mobilization of Critically Ill Adults, Elizabeth G. Barton, Tedrin N. Elion, Caleb J. Harbor, Alexandria M. Keathley, Madison R. Payne, and Hailey N. Warrington
Reducing Delirium in Patients with COVID-19, Allison E. Brewer MOT/S; Amy Carver MOT/S; Allison Nance MPH, MOT/S; Mallori Rodrigue MOT/S; and Olivia Smith MOT/S
Exercise Interventions for Adults with Burn Injuries, Liz Burton, Carolyn Knight, Brittney Malone, Lexie Rivers, Rachel Walker, and James Wright
Space Retrieval Training for Memory Enhancement in Adults with Dementia, Lauren Camenzind, Molly Kafader, Rachel Schwam, Mikayla Taylor, Zoie Wilkes, and Madison Williams
Increasing Confidence and Mental Health in Caregivers, Lucy D. DiAngelo, Libby Lowry, Kayla McDaniel, Clare Sauser, Shelby Terry, and Erin Williams
Long-Term Outcomes in Children with Acute Flaccid Myelitis, Megan D. Henley, Lindie Hill, Sydney Inman, Molly Grace King, Sam Lopez, and Carley Mahaffey
Reducing Stress, Anxiety, and Depression for NICU Parents, Amy Patton, Kylie Dunavan, Kyla Key, Steffani Takahashi, Kathryn Tenner, and Megan Wilson
CATs from 2020
Group Therapy Versus Individual Therapy for Older Adults with a Cerebrovascular Accident, Montana R. Bawcum, Jessica Sorrell, Kaleigh Stevens, Caitlyn Strietelmeier, and Madeline Young
Infant Massage and Bonding, Aly Blumenberg, Samantha Davis, Ali Graham, Rachel Medina, and Emily Rayder
The Effects of Dual-Tasking on Fall Risks in Adults with Brain Injury, Kaley Campbell, Anayston Casey, Madison Culpepper, Elizabeth Denton, and Katie Morgan
Effectiveness of Aerobic Exercise for Adults with Leukemia, Jalin Davis, Summer Hood, Alex Miller, Sam Stein, and Kaylee Stem
Effects of Occupational Therapy Intervention in Low Vision, Zach Harrington, Juliana Crossett, Carlie Carter, Baleigh Gooch, and Liberty Harris