Browsing by Author "Stoll, Hannah B."

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    Considerations for Occupational Therapists in Developing Community-Level Interventions for Youth with High Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs)
    (Western Michigan University, 2022) Wilburn, Victoria G.; Huber, Megan E; Senter, Denise; Stoll, Hannah B.; Occupational Therapy, School of Health and Human Sciences
    Drug misuse likely contributes to the over 30,000 children in foster care and to the 24.2% of children who have experienced two or more adverse childhood experiences (ACEs). Twenty-five percent of children are living in poverty, with nearly half of those living in single-parent households. Among the national guidelines to preventing ACEs are connecting youth with positive activities and providing family relationship enhancement opportunities. We believe the profession of occupational therapy can help contribute to the mental and behavioral health care workforce in a greater capacity than is currently used. Many children are not afforded the opportunity to engage in novel leisure pursuits that are essential for positive mental health function and well-being. Occupational therapists can assist in creating a culture of health and equity for youth by harnessing the power of play and leisure to promote self-healing communities.
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    The Impact of a Sensory-Based Parent Coaching Program on the Occupational Performance of Toddlers with Developmental Disabilities
    (2021) Stoll, Hannah B.; Zeigler, Jayson; Department of Occupational Therapy, School of Health and Human Sciences; Dehoff, Abby
    Sensory processing challenges are common in children ages 0 to 3 receiving early intervention services and interfere with the occupational performance of children during family mealtimes, playtimes, self-care activities, and community outings. This program utilized 9 to 10 in-home parent coaching sessions to implement sensory strategies addressing parent identified occupational performance problems with 6 families. Pre- and post-test results indicated a significant improvement in parent ratings of child performance and parent satisfaction following the parent coaching program. This study adds to the growing body of evidence supporting the use of parent coaching strategies when working with pediatric populations and specifically demonstrates the potential value of the coaching model in implementing sensory strategies.
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    Utilizing Student Consultation to Promote Incorporation of Occupational Therapy in a Pediatric Behavioral Health Unit Occupational Therapy in a Pediatric Behavioral Health Unit
    (Journal of Occupational Therapy Education, 2020) Wilburn, Victoria G.; Stoll, Hannah B.; Fodstad, Jill C.; Chase, Anthony; Douglas, Christina M.
    This advanced graduate elective was designed for second year Master of Occupational Therapy students to provide opportunities for students to act as consultants of the profession and collaborators within the community utilizing community engaged learning methods. This elective helped to detail components of evidence-based practice, primary needs of integration, and future opportunities within an urban pediatric behavioral health unit. The practice area of mental health was chosen specifically as the collaborating site due to the decline of occupational therapist recognition as qualified mental and behavioral health providers. This lack of recognition may limit reimbursement and funding, and decrease employment opportunities, both detriments to practice. However, within the last decade there has been a resurgence in establishing the profession’s roots within mental and behavioral health practice. Several key pieces of federal legislation have recognized occupational therapists' expertise and have cited the profession in several mental and behavioral health initiatives. Many states are seeking recognition of occupational therapists as qualified behavioral health providers (QBHP) or qualified mental health providers (QMHP) and this elective provided the opportunity for didactic instruction to intersect with advocacy and education while producing a rich learning experiences for all involved.