Student Research

Students engage in faculty-mentored research projects during their OT education. The results of this research are presented at the annual Sage Graduate School Research Symposium.

Class of December 2008

The Road to Recovery: Consumer Perspectives. Students: Emily Barsky, Jennifer Caark, Courtney Garcia, and Bret Harlow. Faculty: Dr. Cheryl MacNeil. This research was supported by the Broughton Fellowship through Sage Graduate School.

The Road to Recovery: Staff Perspectives. Students: Wendy Baldasaro, Kristine Minasi, Kathryn Muller, and Jaime Stitt. Faculty: Dr. Cheryl MacNeil. This research was supported by the Broughton Fellowship through Sage Graduate School.

Early Intervention and Natural Environments: The Perspectives of Service Coordinators. Students: Jacqueline Mallia and Laura Sanborn. Faculty: Dr. Cheryl MacNeil and Dr. Martha Frank

Perspectives of Speech Therapists on the Efficacy and Outcomes of Occupational Therapy Early Intervention in Natural Environments. Students: Megan Fuess, Marissa Shopmeyer, and Elizabeth Maffucci. Faculty: Dr. Cheryl MacNeil and Dr. Martha Frank

Family Perspectives of Early Intervention Services. Students: Larissa Arnaboldi, Jaimie Haas, and Rebecca Lyons. Faculty: Dr. Cheryl MacNeil and Dr. Martha Frank. This research was supported by the Broughton Fellowship through Sage Graduate School.

Manager and Staff Perceptions Regarding Factors that Influence Occupational Therapists' Job Satisfaction, Motivation, and Productivity. Students: Michele Fido, Kirsten Wierzorek, Rachel Nelson, and Maureen Gaitor. Faculty: Dr. Cheryl MacNeil and Dr. Wendy Krupnick

Occupational Therapist Perspectives of Early Intervention in Natural Envionments. Students: Mariesa Caliguire, Bridget Munn, Colleen Wood. Faculty: Dr. Cheryl MacNeil and Dr. Martha Frank

Class of December 2007

Multiple Perspectives, Outcomes and Efficacy of Occupational Therapy Early Intervention Services. Students: Jennifer Prond, Kimberly Puffer, Patricia Timpanaro and Sonya Venitelli. Faculty: Dr. Cheryl MacNeil and Dr. Martha Frank.

Client Centeredness: Its Impact on Occupational Therapy Treatment with Stroke, Orthopedic, Cardiac, and Traumatic Brain Injury Rehabilitation Patients. Students: Christy Barot, Brian Beane, Kimberley Gyurik, Mariamma Jose, Jessica Kearney, Jennifer Coffey, Amanda Riel and Tatiana Gorsky. Faculty: Dr. Cheryl MacNeil.

Outcomes of Hippotherapy for Preschool-aged Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder. Students: Jamie Healey, Tammy Dzembo and Bailee Layn. Faculty: Dr. Cheryl MacNeil and Dr. Martha Frank.

Client-centeredness and Satisfaction in Occupational Therapy in the Home Care Environment. Students: Kaitlyn Barrett, Daylene Hunte, Joelle Korzatkowski and Jessica McIntyre. Faculty: Dr. Cheryl MacNeil.

Class of December 2006

Community Re-intergration of People Living with a Dual Diagnosis: An Occupational Therapy Research Study. Students: Alissa Kind and Kelly McFarlane. Faculty: Dr. Cheryl MacNeil. This research was supported by the Broughton Fellowship through Sage Graduate School.

Breaking News -- A paper on this research study was presented at the AOTA National Conference in St. Louis, April 2007.

Identity Loss in Survivors of Domestic Violence: The Need for Occupational Therapy Intervention. Students: Sarah Farnsworth, Jillian Vescovi and Jennifer Warner. Faculty: Dr. Cheryl MacNeil. This research was supported by the Broughton Fellowship through Sage Graduate School.

Filling in the Gaps: The Role of the Occupational Therapist in the Group Home. Students: Lindsay Alix and Breia-lyn O'Donnell. Faculty: Dr. Cheryl MacNeil. This research was supported by the Broughton Fellowship through Sage Graduate School.

Socially Homeless: A Need for Connection. Students: Jennifer Herrick, Jonathan Reid and Jessica Woods. Faculty: Dr. Cheryl MacNeil. This research was supported by the Broughton Fellowship through Sage Graduate School.

Occupational Therapy Treatment of Patients with Terminal Illness. Student: Mary Piel. Faculty: Professor Theresa Hand.

Current Evidence for Interventions to Assist Musicians with Foical Dystonia. Student: Elizabeth Richey. Faculty: Professor Theresa Hand.

Class of December 2005

Supervisory Practices in Occupational Therapy in New York State. Students: Dana Breault, Jennifer Daum, Christina Hollenbeck, Michelle Lemme, Dana Raymond, Khyshan Raczkowski and Catherine Ryan. Faculty: Dr. Martha Frank.

Kindergarten Drawing Skills as it Relates to Future Handwriting Skills. Students: Margaret D'Andrea and Emily Trombley. Faculty: Dr. Martha Frank.

The Relationship Between Drawing Geometric Forms, Concepts of Organization and Handwriting Ability in Kindergarten Students. Students: Christopher Grant and Elizabeth Toombs. Faculty: Professor Theresa Hand.

Emergent Literacy Skill Development in Kindergarten Children: A Qualitative Study. Students: Taryn Manning and Melissa Kenison-Rose. Faculty: Martha Frank.

Improving Visits to Long-term Care Residents with Dementia: A Proposed Survey of Family Impressions. Student: Kelly Kryczkowski. Faculty: Professor Michelle Hunt.

Improving Visits to Long Term Care Residents with Dementia: Family Impressions and Recommendation. Student: Caryn Marr. Faculty: Professor Michelle Hunt.

Factors Influencing Occupational Therapy Students' Decisions to Pursue a Career in Geriatrics. Student: Christy Putman. Faculty: Professor Michelle Hunt.

The Relationship Between Fine Motor Skills and Fluency in Handwriting of Kindergarten and First Grade Children. Students: Brenda Achorn and Karen Wait. Faculty: Professor Theresa Hand.