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This Applied Leadership Experience (ALE) and Doctoral Capstone was completed at Colston Physical Rehabilitation & Wellness Center in Kingsville, Texas. The primary ACOTE focus areas addressed were advocacy and education. This capstone aimed to explore community perspectives on health and wellness while identifying gaps in health knowledge and access to community resources and streamline acute care evaluations to minimize readmission rates.
A needs assessment was conducted through community health and wellness questionnaires, stakeholder collaboration, and review of local demographic and health data. Kingsville, TX is a rural community with higher-than-average rates of poverty and obesity. Findings revealed a need for increased health education, greater awareness of available community resources, and improved access to information related to wellness and preventative healthcare.
To address these needs, educational presentations, community outreach initiatives, and resource-based interventions were developed and implemented. Additionally, an acute care occupational therapy evaluation template was created to support more efficient acute care evaluations. Outcomes demonstrated increased awareness of local wellness resources, improved understanding of occupational therapy services, and increased efficiency in acute care occupational therapy.
Each deliverable was developed through an occupational therapy lens, emphasizing occupational balance, health promotion, and client-centered education. This capstone contributed sustainable resources for the site while empowering community members with knowledge and strategies to prioritize health and wellness. Through advocacy, education, and program development, the project demonstrated occupational therapy's valuable role in promoting community health and participation.
Graduation Date
2026
Disciplines
Occupational Therapy
Degree Type
Book
Site Mentor
Kerrilee Lopez
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