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Submission Date
8-6-2025
Document Type
Entry Level Capstone
Degree Name
Doctor of Occupational Therapy (OTD)
First Mentor
Ali Bloomer, MOT, OTR/L, PCES, CBS
Second Mentor
Skai Pellerin, MOT, OTR/L, PCES
Abstract
There is a critical need for extended maternal support, particularly when viewed through the lens of occupational therapy. This capstone project aimed to address this gap by conducting a needs assessment using the Maternal Occupational Therapy Health & Environment Risk Screening (MOTHERS) to gain a deeper understanding of the challenges mothers face during the prenatal and postpartum periods. Findings from the needs assessment informed the development of practical, evidence-based resources—including digital products, social media content, educational flyers, and a virtual course—designed to support postpartum mothers in a format that is both accessible and empowering.
NSUWorks Citation
Anne K. Lyles. 2025. Identifying and Addressing Maternal Health Needs: Using Occupational Therapy to Empower, Educate, and Support Mothers. Capstone. Nova Southeastern University. Retrieved from NSUWorks, . (173)
https://nsuworks.nova.edu/hpd_ot_capstone/173.