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Supporting Faculty Readiness for Integrating Experiential Service-Learning Opportunities at Local Wellness Center within the Occupational Therapy (OT) Curriculum: A Systems Level Implementation Plan and Feasibility Study
Chang, Stanley
Chang, Stanley
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2025-06-25
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Health and Rehabilitation Sciences
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https://doi.org/10.34944/xsbe-8r24
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The purpose of this doctoral capstone project is to explore the feasibility of integrating an experiential service-learning opportunity (ESLO) pilot for occupational therapy (OT) students at the Temple University (TU) OT program at the Temple University Health and Wellness Center (TUHWC). This project will specifically investigate the readiness, barriers, and facilitators of the TU OT faculty in implementing an ESLO at the TUHWC which is a community health and wellness center and is adjacent to a primary care provider (PCP). Through conducting a baseline needs assessment of faculty perceptions, 1:1 interviews, and a focus group with pre/post elements, this study aimed to explore faculty readiness for change as well as pragmatic considerations for a strategic implementation plan to integrate OT presence at TUHWC. In addition to that, a gap and curricular analysis was completed to gain foundational understanding of key players and potential connections between the OT didactic curriculum and the needs of the health and wellness clinic. In combination, these findings led to the design and development of a structured implementation plan proposed during a focus group and subsequently refined. The final plan outlines actionable strategies to enhance faculty support, align experiential learning with accreditation standards, support planning demands, and to overall, promote sustainable OT engagement at TUHWC through potential experiential opportunities. Through this work, future projects will be able to explore further the key role of OT at the site as well as providing students with future opportunities for experiential service learning throughout their curriculum.
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Poster presented at Temple University's 2025 Occupational Therapy Academic Festival, which took place in Philadelphia, PA.
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Chang, S. (2025 Jun.). Supporting Faculty Readiness for Integrating Experiential Service-Learning Opportunities at Local Wellness Center within the Occupational Therapy (OT) Curriculum: A Systems Level Implementation Plan and Feasibility Study. Presented at Temple University's 2025 Occupational Therapy Academic Festival, Philadelphia, PA.
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