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Description
This capstone project took place remotely with mentorship provided by Dr. Allen Keener, PhD, OTD, OTR/L, ATP. The primary ACOTE focus area of this project is advocacy. The goals of my capstone include identifying why OT professionals either do or don’t attain and maintain KOTA membership, advocating for the importance of OT professionals to gain membership to their state OT association, identifying factors/trends that may contribute to an increase or decrease in membership rates among various state OT associations, and using knowledge gained throughout this project, help to improve KOTA membership rates. State occupational therapy associations across the country are struggling with member retention. The research I conducted throughout this project highlights barriers to membership, as well as ways that this issue can be solved. Through informal interviews and a literature review, I was able to gain insight and identify a need for these associations. Improving membership in KOTA strengthens the association’s ability to influence healthcare policy, reimbursement structures, and protect the scope of occupational therapy practice in Kentucky. A strong state association also enhances professional development by offering networking, continuing education, and mentorship opportunities that help clinicians stay current with licensure requirements and emerging practice areas like telehealth, sensory integration, and trauma-informed care.
Graduation Date
2025
Disciplines
Occupational Therapy
Degree Type
Open Access Capstone
Document Type
Poster
Degree Name
Doctor of Occupational Therapy (OTD)
Department
Occupational Therapy
Site Mentor
Allen Keener, PhD, OTD, OTR/L, ATP
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Link to presentation: https://youtu.be/WDXSG-r3U8Y?si=e1S0HYsn1kMZ5c3L