Acknowledgments:

Lakeisa Boykin, DHSc, MBA/HCM, OT/L
Assistant Professor, Doctoral Coordinator, OT Programs

Dr. Lakeisa Boykin joined the University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences' Occupational Therapy department in August 2017. Prior to joining the University, she worked as an occupational therapist in home health settings. She has also served in academia as a program director and instructor and has worked clinically as a rehabilitation director in skilled nursing and home health settings.

Rajae Jones attended University of St Augustine for Health Sciences-San Marcos campus. Rajae Jones previously worked in outpatient pediatrics and has recently made the switch to a skilled nursing facility.

The Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP)   

Mission: The Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, the oldest hospital in the United States dedicated exclusively to pediatrics, strives to be the world leader in advancing healthcare for children by integrating excellent patient care, innovative research, and high-quality professional education into all its programs.

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Main Hospital: Located in Philadelphia, PA.

• Inpatient Rehabilitation Unit

• Acute Care

• Day Hospital Program

• Outpatient Rehabilitation Unit

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​The Center for Rehabilitation (Occupational Therapy, Physical Therapy, Speech-Language Pathology) helps children recover or improve cognitive or physical skills that have declined due to injury or disease.

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Lydia Rawlins MEd, OTR/L, BCP. AOTA Board Certified in Pediatrics, Acute Care OT Supervisor.

Areas of expertise: Fieldwork, Mentorship, Education, Program Development
Bridget Trivinia, OTD, MS, OTR/L, is an occupational therapist with the Center for Rehabilitation at the Children's Hospital of Philadelphia.

The Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP) has provided me with the opportunity to observe, conduct a needs assessment, and develop educational resources for a quality improvement study. This study aims to enhance occupational therapy practitioners' awareness, confidence, and knowledge in performing ADL hair-grooming interventions for patients with textured hair from Black, Indigenous, and People of Color (BIPOC) communities

The occupational therapy practitioners at the Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia were inspiring, welcoming, and friendly during my 14-week capstone experience. They generously shared their time, expertise, support, knowledge, compassion, and invaluable wisdom.