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This capstone was completed with Greenup County Farm Bureau in Greenup, Kentucky. Greenup County Farm Bureau advocates for and supports local farmers through education and community outreach. The purpose of this capstone was to reduce the risk of work-related injuries among farmers by providing evidence-based injury prevention education, promoting safer work practices, and increasing awareness of occupational therapy's role in agricultural health. The goals of the Capstone and Applied Leadership Experience were to develop and implement educational workshops, create sustainable educational resources, and collaborate with the practice site to improve community health and safety. A needs assessment, literature review, discussions, and board meeting observations with Greenup County Farm Bureau identified a need for increased education regarding musculoskeletal injuries, repetitive strain, falls, body mechanics, and machinery safety among farmers. Agriculture is one of the most hazardous occupations, with many farmers experiencing preventable injuries that affect their health, productivity, and ability to continue farming. Additionally, rural communities often have limited access to occupational therapy services and injury prevention programs. This project addressed the site's need for structured educational programming and resources that could continue benefiting Farm Bureau members beyond the completion of the capstone. Four educational workshops were developed and presented on safe lifting and body mechanics, fall prevention, reducing repetitive strain, and machinery and equipment safety. Educational flyers were developed for each topic, allowing participants to reference the information after the workshops. These flyers, presentations, and evaluation tools were provided to Greenup County Farm Bureau as sustainable resources for future community outreach. Overall, this capstone successfully met the needs identified through the literature review and needs assessment by providing accessible injury prevention education and sustainable resources for Greenup County Farm Bureau.
Graduation Date
2026
Disciplines
Occupational Therapy
Degree Type
Book
Site Mentor
Mathew Osborne
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Link to presentation: https://youtu.be/U6f7bYhE4kU