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Description
This capstone experience was about creating an activity enrichment program for the hospital's swing bed program. This program can easily be transferred to other areas as need be but for this experience it was directed towards an inpatient rehab swing bed program. For the creation of the program data collection was used, a total of three assessments were utilized, the SLUMS a cognitive assessment, the geriatric depression scale to measure depression levels, and an activity interest checklist was used to gather information on meaningful activities that those participating enjoyed. Once data collection was finished, a continued literature search was conducted combining research and literature to find evidence-based activities that were enriching for patients to participate in. Twelve months of activity calendars were created, and activity analysis was used to break down each activity into instructions and materials lists. A google drive was created for the enrichment program divided by month. An about me sheet was also created to give additional information about meaning activities of the patients to use for the program. A QR code was created for patients to scan when they are ready to discharge home to give the hospital data related to this newly created enrichment program. This QR code will be available once the enrichment program is implemented. An infographic explaining the importance of enriching activities was also created to educate staff and can be easily handed out in a staff meeting or in-service. A physical copy of the program printed in binders and digital copy on a google drive was given to the therapy department upon completion of this capstone experience for the hospital to begin implementing this program on their swing bed unit.
Graduation Date
1-1-2024
Disciplines
Occupational Therapy
Degree Type
Open Access Capstone
Document Type
Poster
Site Mentor
Kori Becknell
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