Welcome to Sarah's Doctoral Capstone Experience (DCE) Portfolio!
This E-Portfolio follows my journey through my education to obtaining my Doctorate in Occupational Therapy! Click the buttons below to dive into my story and discover the path I took to earn my degree!
Doctor of Occupational Therapy Student
University of New Hampshire
College of Health and Human Services
Department of Occupational Therapy
Occupational Therapy (OT) is a healthcare profession dedicated to helping individuals of all ages (birth to end-of-life) and abilities participate in meaningful daily activities, or occupations, to enhance their quality of life. Our team works collaboratively to adapt both tasks and environments, promoting independence and functional engagement. Our well-rounded approach addresses the physical, social, and mental aspects of an individual, addressing any difficulties from all angles. As the saying often shared in our field goes, “Medicine adds days to life, occupational therapy adds life to days” – Anonymous.
A UNH OTD Capstone Project is an advanced scholarly endeavor in which students identify a significant gap or unmet need within the field of occupational therapy and design a comprehensive project aimed at addressing that gap. This process involves critical analysis, evidence-based research, and the development of innovative strategies or interventions that contribute meaningfully to the profession and enhance practice, education, or community outcomes.
The aim of this DCE E-portfolio is to explore not only the 14-week capstone experience and project completion, but also my journey throughout OT school that brought me to this point.