Publications

Kroll, C. & Delbert, T. (2023). Doctoral capstone: Secrets to student success. American Occupational Therapy Association Academic Education SIS Quarterly. August, 2023.  

Delbert, T., Stepansky, K., & Bucey, J. (2023). Therapeutic Impact of Engagement in Green Spaces. In Kuden, A. & Imrak, B. (Eds.), Urban horticulture- Sustainable gardening in cities. IntechOpen. DOI: 10.5772/intechopen.1001148 (peer reviewed).

American Occupational Therapy Association (2022). Purpose and Value of the Doctoral Capstone. American Journal of Occupational Therapy, Vol. 76 (Supplement 3), 7613410230.https://doi.org/10.5014/ajot.2022.76S3004 (peer reviewed).

Rivera, A., Delbert, T., Lucas Molitor, W., Kiraly-Alvarez, A., Friberg, D., Domina, A., & Clegg, A. (2022). A snapshot of how entry-level occupational therapy programs collect and use doctoral capstone outcomes. . Journal of Occupational Therapy Education, 6(4). https://encompass.eku.edu/jote/vol6/iss4/11. (peer reviewed).

Stepansky, K., Delbert, T., & Bucey, J. C. (2021). Active student engagement within a university’s therapeutic sensory garden green space: Pilot study of utilization and student perceived quality of life. Urban Forestry & Urban Greening. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ufug.2021.127452 (peer reviewed).

Delbert, T. & Jacobs, K. (2021). Best practices in leadership curriculum development: A case study of a curriculum designed to foster authentic leadership skills in graduate students. Journal of Higher Education Theory and Practice, 21(2), 166-183. https://doi.org/10.33423/jhetp.v21i2.4126  (peer reviewed).

Kemp, E., Domina, A., Delbert, T., Rivera, A., & Navarro-Walker, L. (2020). Development, implementation and evaluation of entry-level occupational therapy doctoral capstones: A national survey. Journal of Occupational Therapy Education, 4(4). https://doi.org/10.26681/jote.2020.040411 (peer reviewed).

Delbert, T., Stepansky, K., & Lekas, T. (2020). The S.E.L.F. approach: Systems and experiential learning framework for fieldwork and capstone education development. Open Journal of Occupational Therapy, 8(3), 1-11. https://doi.org/10.15453/2168-6408.1710. (peer reviewed).

Schreiber, J., Delbert, T., & Huth, L. (2020). High fidelity simulation with peer debriefing: Influence of student observation and participation roles on student perception of confidence with learning and feedback. Journal of Occupational Therapy Education, 4(2), 8. https://doi.org/10.26681/jote.2020.040208 (peer reviewed).

Calabrese, J., Lape, J. E., & Delbert, T. (2019). Use of online educational modules to improve occupational therapy students’ knowledge and perceptions of their emotional intelligence skills: An evidence-based pilot study. Journal of Occupational Therapy Education, 3(3). https://doi.org/10.26681/jote.2019.030312 (peer reviewed).

Delbert, T. & Schrader, T. (2019). Conflict management in occupational therapy education: Process drama as a teaching strategy. Journal of Occupational Therapy Education, 3(2), 2-14. doi:10.26681/jote.2019.030209 (peer reviewed).

Delbert, T., Jacobs, K. (2016). Make new friends. Self-published. (Children’s book).

Griffin, T. (2013). Eating Disorders. In B.A.B. Schell, M.Scaffa, G.Gillen, E.S. Cohn (Eds.), Willard & Spackman’s occupational therapy (12th ed.). Baltimore, MD: Lippincott Williams & Wilkins. (peer reviewed).

Griffin, T. (2013). Parkinson’s Disease. In B.A.B. Schell, M.Scaffa, G.Gillen, E.S. Cohn (Eds.), Willard & Spackman’s occupational therapy (12th ed.). Baltimore, MD: Lippincott Williams & Wilkins. (peer reviewed).

Presentations

Stephenson, S., Delbert, T., Kaldenberg, J., Domina, A., Kemp, E., Costello, P. (November 2023). Building Effective Mentoring Relationships in OT Education. American Occupational Therapy Association Academic Education Summit, Denver, CO. (peer reviewed).

Costello, P., Delbert, T., Stephenson, S., Kaldenberg, J., Domina, A., Kemp, E.(November 2023). Demonstrating doctoral capstone purpose & value through exemplar capstone projects. American Occupational Therapy Association Academic Education Summit, Denver, CO. (peer reviewed).

Delbert, T., Bucey, J., Stepansky, K. (August 2023). Sustainable communities: Impact of active and passive engagement in green spaces for occupational balance. Occupational Science Europe Conference. Odense, Denmark (international, peer reviewed).

Delbert, T. & Kroll, C. (April 2023). The secret to student success on the doctoral capstone: self-directed learning. AOTA Annual Inspire Conference, Kansas City, MO. (peer reviewed).

Bucey, J., Todd, J., Delbert, T., & Stepansky, K. (October 2022). The study of occupation through wicked action learning teams; strengthening occupational science translation for action. SSO: USA 2022 Annual Research Conference, San Diego, CA. (peer reviewed).

Delbert, T. & Jacobs, K. (August, 2022). Best practices in leadership curriculum development: A case study of a curriculum designed to foster authentic leadership skills in entry-level occupational therapy doctorate students. World Federation of Occupational Therapy Conference. (international, peer reviewed).

Delbert, T., Domina, A., Kaldenberg, J., Kemp, E., & Stephenson, S. (March 30, 2022). Doctoral capstone experiences: Cultivating creative learning opportunities together. AOTA preconference institute, 6.5-hour presentation in person (peer reviewed).

Bucey, J., Delbert, T., Stepansky, K. (November 17, 2021). The impact of a sensory garden on univer-
sity students living and doing. International Occupational Science Europe Online Conference, virtual (international, peer reviewed).

Delbert, T. (April 21, 2021). OTs role in building an inclusive community and expanding disability ministries within a church environment. AOTA Conference, virtual (peer reviewed).

Schreiber, J. & Delbert, T. (April 12, 2021). Peer instruction as a teaching tool to facilitate student critical thinking: Use of debriefing and reflection after acute care patient simulations. AOTA Conference, virtual (peer reviewed).

Delbert, T. & Jacobs, K. (2020, October 16). The development of a curriculum designed to foster authentic leadership skills in occupational therapy students. 2020 Education Summit, virtual conference.   (peer reviewed).

Bucey, J., Delbert, T., Stepansky, K. (October 11, 2020). Cultivating community collaborations & mentoring student leadership: A case study of a therapeutic sensory garden. POTA Annual Conference, virtual (peer reviewed).

Delbert, T., & Schrader, T. (2018, March 16). Utilizing process drama during conflict management training. [Recipes for Success Session]. 2018 Pittsburgh Regional Faculty Symposium, Pittsburgh, PA. (peer reviewed).

Novalis, S., & Delbert, T (2017, October 6). Student teaching-learning strategies for success. [Conference session]. 2017 Pennsylvania Occupational Therapy Association Annual Conference, State College, PA. (peer reviewed)

Griffin, T., & Sachs, L. (2011, October 28). Promoting volunteer participation in older adults with disabilities. Massachusetts Association for Occupational Therapy. Norwood, MA.

Invited Presentations

Delbert, T. & Loveland, J. (July 2023). Recruitment and Retention Series. AESIS Podcast.

Delbert, T., Kroll, C., & Koch, M. (February 24, 2023). Teaching students how to develop and use self-directed learning skills. ALC DCC Mentor Group.

Delbert, T. & Kaldenberg, J. (February 6, 2023). Capstone scholarly agenda breakout. Capstone Networking Group.

Morse, J., Hamilton, D., Strong, G., Delbert, T. (September 22, 2022). The HAPPY project: Chatham University’s BHWET cohort 1. Behavioral health workforce education and training (BHWET) professionals.

Delbert, T., Stepansky, K., & Bucey, J. (April 22, 2022). Doctor Radio interview. Therapeutic sensory garden:

Expert panel [Radio Broadcast]. Sirius XM Radio.

Delbert, T. (November 13, 2020). Fieldwork and Capstone Education Panel. POTA Virtual 2020. 

Delbert, T. (March 16, 2020). OTs role in Church Community. HealthMatters@BUSargent Podcast.

Delbert, T., & Novalis, S. (2019, October 30). Evidence based practice: Searching for evidence. TEIS, Pittsburgh, PA.

Poster Presentations

Delbert, T., Stephenson, S., Kaldenberg, J., Domina, A., Kemp, E., Costello, P. (November 2023). The ABCDs of the doctoral capstone: Designing effective capstone experiences that maximize the Accreditation Council for Occupational Therapy Education Standards.  American Occupational Therapy Association Academic Education Summit, Denver, CO. (peer reviewed).

Delbert, T., Bucey, J., Stepansky, K. (August 2023). Difficult dialogues in occupational science: Reforming practice through student education.Occupational Science Europe Conference. Odense, Denmark (international, peer reviewed).

Delbert, T., Stepansky, K., & Bucey, J. (April 2023). Cultivating well-being & connectedness: a university-based therapeutic sensory garden study. AOTA Annual Inspire Conference, Kansas City, MO. (peer reviewed).

Delbert, T. & Stepansky, K. (November 2022). Building sustainable experiential sites: Student and site perspective on completion of fieldwork and doctoral capstone at the same site. AOTA Ed Summit, Orlando, FL. (peer reviewed).

Delbert, T. & Kroll, C. (November 2022). Supporting student success on the doctoral capstone through self-directed learning. AOTA Ed Summit, Orlando, FL. (peer reviewed).

Delbert, T. & Todd, J. (November 2022). Development of curricular content to prepare students for occupational therapy’s role within disaster management. AOTA Ed Summit, Orlando, FL. (peer reviewed).

Delbert, T., Stepansky, K., & Bucey, J. (October 2022). Cultivating well-being & connectedness: a university-based therapeutic sensory garden study. SSO: USA 2022 Annual Research Conference, San Diego, CA. (peer reviewed).

Delbert, T. & Jacobs, K. (August, 2022). Best practices in leadership curriculum development: A case study of a curriculum designed to foster authentic leadership skills in entry-level occupational therapy doctorate students. World Federation of Occupational Therapy Conference. (international, peer reviewed).

Delbert, T., Kemp, E., Domina, A., & Rivera, A. (August, 2022).Development, implementation, and evaluation of entry-level occupational therapy doctoral capstones: International implications from a national survey. World Federation of Occupational Therapy Conference. (international, peer reviewed).

Schreiber, J. & Delbert, T. (October 22, 2021). Use of high fidelity simulation to prepare students for an acute care setting. AOTA Education Summit, St. Louis, MO (hybrid conference) (peer reviewed).

Eckstein, L., Thompson, K., Valenta, A., & Delbert, T. (2020). Overcoming obstacles: Healthcare students with disabilities on fieldwork. AOTA, Boston, MA. (peer reviewed) (accepted, conference cancelled due to COVID-19).

Bucey, J., Delbert, T., Stepansky, K. (2020). Cultivating community collaborations & mentoring student leadership: A case study of a therapeutic sensory garden. AOTA, Boston, MA. (peer reviewed) (accepted, conference cancelled due to COVID-19).

Schreiber, J., Delbert, T., Huth, L. (2020). Peer instruction as a teaching tool to facilitate student critical thinking: Use of debriefing and reflection after acute care patient simulations. AOTA, Boston, MA. (peer reviewed) (accepted, conference cancelled due to COVID-19).

Delbert, T., Stepansky, K., Bucey, J. (October 11, 2020). Cultivating community collaborations & mentoring student leadership: A case study of a therapeutic sensory garden. POTA, virtual (peer reviewed).

Eckstein, L., Thompson, K., Valenta, A., & Delbert, T. (2019, October 18). Overcoming obstacles: Healthcare students with disabilities on fieldwork. POTA, King of Prussia, PA. (peer reviewed)

Schreiber, J., Delbert, T., Huth, L. (2019, October 19). Peer instruction as a teaching tool to facilitate student critical thinking: Use of debriefing and reflection after acute care patient simulations. AOTA Education Summit, Las Vegas, NV. (peer reviewed)

Delbert, T. & Schrader, T. (2019, October 19). Conflict Management in Occupational Therapy Education: Process Drama as a Teaching Strategy. AOTA Education Summit, Las Vegas, NV. (peer reviewed)

Delbert, T. & Schrader, T. (2019, October 11). Teaching Conflict Management Through Process Drama Techniques. International Society for Exploring Teaching and Learning Conference on Innovative Higher Education Pedagogy, Charlotte, NC. (peer reviewed)

Holdaway, M., Gallagher, E., Harrison, A., & Delbert, T. (2018, October 12). Victory over injury: Prevention education in the workplace. Pennsylvania Occupational Therapy Association Conference, Pittsburgh, PA. (peer reviewed)

Frye, H., King, M., Rager, C., Williams, J., & Delbert, T. (2018, October 12). Caution: Conflict ahead. Pennsylvania Occupational Therapy Association Conference, Pittsburgh, PA. (peer reviewed)

Cairns, M., Day, R., Zatko, C., & Delbert, T. (2017, October 6). Health literacy: How do you communicate? Pennsylvania Occupational Therapy Association Conference, State College, PA. (peer reviewed)

Adams, R., Clark, J., Shank, A., & Delbert, T. (2017, October 6). Turning stress into success: OT students and fieldwork. Pennsylvania Occupational Therapy Association Conference, State College, PA. (peer reviewed)     

Professional Acknowledgements

Webster, H. (December 17, 2022). How some Pittsburgh students are finding solutions to college campus isolation. Pittsburgh Post-Gazette [news article featuring therapeutic sensory garden and interviewing Delbert, T., Stepansky, K., & Bucey, J. as content experts] . https://www.post-gazette.com/news/health/2022/12/17/college-campus-isolation-duquesne-chatham/stories/202212110043

Fitzgerald, D. (June 27, 2021). Need a relaxing escape? Sensory gardens could be a therapeutic option. Beaver County Times [news article featuring therapeutic sensory garden and interviewing Delbert, T., Stepansky, K., & Bucey, J. as content experts]. https://www.timesonline.com/story/lifestyle/home-garden/2021/06/27/sensory-gardens-promote-relaxation-and-mindfulness/5342963001/

Harrop, J. K. (April 12, 2022). Chatham University study shows positive results when students spend time in sensory garden. Pittsburgh Trib Live [news article featuring therapeutic sensory garden and interviewing Delbert, T., Stepansky, K., & Bucey, J. as content experts] .  https://triblive.com/news/education-classroom/chatham-university-study-shows-positive-results-when-students-spend-time-in-sensory-garden/