Interventions Research Lab

Faculty seek grant funding for research on recreational therapy interventions in an applied research lab. Undergraduate students have ample opportunities to participate in research if they desire.

• Over the last 10 years, 31 students have participated in 11 projects.

Faculty-Student Research Projects:

• Falls Prevention Seated Yoga for Older Adults
• Equine-Assisted Interventions in RT practice
• Comparison of Therapeutic Riding and Mindfulness for Stress Management in Adolescents with Autism
• Comparison of Canine and. Equine-Assisted Interventions for Older Adults with Dementia
• Comparison of Goal-directed vs. Non-goal directed therapeutic activities
• Humor Therapy Intervention for Individuals with Schizophrenia
• SRU Research Focus: Study is helping establish guidelines for recreational therapists using equines