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The mission of EZ-Sit is to alleviate pain and increase comfort by creating a product that allows users to put their feet up when sitting for long periods of time. This product will connect to any single stem office chair with ease and will provide users with the ability to

The mission of EZ-Sit is to alleviate pain and increase comfort by creating a product that allows users to put their feet up when sitting for long periods of time. This product will connect to any single stem office chair with ease and will provide users with the ability to put their feet up whenever and wherever they work. Our goal is to empower individuals to pursue their goals without the hindrance of discomfort that comes with sitting for extended periods of time. At EZ-Sit we believe that no one’s productivity should be impeded due to the pain caused by a sedentary work life. We hope that this product will bring about physical well being in the workplace so individuals can focus on the day ahead of them. At EZ-Sit, our values include personal health, affordability, and productivity. Personal health is one of our core principles because we believe that people should not have to endure pain while sitting in order to get their work done. We value the integrity of the hard work that many people show while trying to pursue their dreams. We believe this strong drive for personal or professional growth should not have the consequences of pain. We also believe that our solution should be accessible to all regardless of financial situations. Our Vision at EZ-Sit is to create awareness around healthy sitting practices in addition to how these practices can boost productivity and can prevent burnout. We want to encourage people to take a stand about their sitting habits. Our analysis of the foot rest industry shows that this is not the first product of its kind, but the EZ-Sit is certainly the most accessible. Footrests exist all over the internet and in stores, but all of them are independent of the actual chair. These foot rests are one size-fits all and provide no physiological benefits to users who are either too short or too tall. In addition there are chairs on the market that have a built-in footrest. These chairs, however, are very expensive. This effectively excludes a whole portion of the market who do not have the means to invest in the product. We plan on marketing to young professionals who fall into the age range of eighteen to twenty-eight years old. We want to emphasize that taking care of your body while pursuing your goals is not something to be taken lightly. When we have a working model we plan on using social media platforms such as Instagram and TikTok to show how the product works as well as educate individuals around the health benefits of this product. Because this product is new to the market it is important for users to understand why it is different from other footrests in the market. Social media will also help to differentiate our product from the others by showing comparisons. We also plan on utilizing slogans that resonate without demographics such as “EZ-Sit, That’s It!” in order to grab the attention of our target audience.

ContributorsAmavizca Aldama, Jesus (Author) / Kozub, Isabella (Co-author) / Choi, Enoch (Co-author) / Heraty, Gabe (Co-author) / Ventura, Jedriq (Co-author) / Byrne, Jared (Thesis director) / Thompson, Anna (Committee member) / Barrett, The Honors College (Contributor) / College of Health Solutions (Contributor)
Created2024-05
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As patients sustain injuries that hinder their independence, occupational therapists help them regain their independence by improving overall health and happiness. However, it is common for patients to face issues throughout their rehabilitation experiences. In this thesis, I interviewed Caroline Jasper, a pediatric occupational therapist, and Colette Brogan, an adult

As patients sustain injuries that hinder their independence, occupational therapists help them regain their independence by improving overall health and happiness. However, it is common for patients to face issues throughout their rehabilitation experiences. In this thesis, I interviewed Caroline Jasper, a pediatric occupational therapist, and Colette Brogan, an adult occupational therapist. Questions included common patient barriers, potential solutions, and advice to provide insight into their respective populations.
ContributorsLowenthal, Rachel (Author) / Kingsbury, Jeffrey (Thesis director) / Miossi, Lindsey (Committee member) / Barrett, The Honors College (Contributor) / College of Health Solutions (Contributor)
Created2024-05
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This project is a policy analysis of Medical-Legal Partnerships (MLP). There is a serious lack of civil legal help for low income individuals in America. One way to address this issue is incorporating legal care into medical care through an MLP, which provides free legal help to address patients’ Social

This project is a policy analysis of Medical-Legal Partnerships (MLP). There is a serious lack of civil legal help for low income individuals in America. One way to address this issue is incorporating legal care into medical care through an MLP, which provides free legal help to address patients’ Social Determinants of Health. This thesis advocates for the incorporation of MLPs into healthcare, as well as more research into the health benefits if an MLP.
ContributorsBrock, Riley (Author) / Kizer, Elizabeth (Thesis director) / Helitzer, Deborah (Committee member) / Barrett, The Honors College (Contributor) / College of Health Solutions (Contributor) / School of Mathematical and Statistical Sciences (Contributor) / School of Politics and Global Studies (Contributor)
Created2024-05
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In recent years, diversity and inclusion has become the focus of every company and business in the world due to the rising societal pressure of avoiding being “canceled”. In America, the unfortunate truth is that healthcare is a business, and it is not exempt from feeling these societal pressures, and

In recent years, diversity and inclusion has become the focus of every company and business in the world due to the rising societal pressure of avoiding being “canceled”. In America, the unfortunate truth is that healthcare is a business, and it is not exempt from feeling these societal pressures, and although strides are being made in a positive direction, racism is a systemic issue that spans far beyond a change in company culture. Being that skin tone is a pertinent element of racism, one can see how the study of skin, known as dermatology, can easily be influenced by racial discrimination. Throughout this thesis paper, I want to discuss not only the racial disparities in healthcare, but I want to also explore how these disparities impact the patient and provider alike.
ContributorsShamsid-Deen, Reeasah (Author) / Barca, Lisa (Thesis director) / Medcalf, Rollin (Committee member) / Barrett, The Honors College (Contributor) / College of Health Solutions (Contributor) / School of Public Affairs (Contributor)
Created2024-05
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This duo thesis is an autoethnography of what it means to be Filipino-American in the United States. Being raised in varying backgrounds yet with the similarity of being Filipino, there are aspects of our lives that are simultaneously similar and different. The goal of this project is the exploration of

This duo thesis is an autoethnography of what it means to be Filipino-American in the United States. Being raised in varying backgrounds yet with the similarity of being Filipino, there are aspects of our lives that are simultaneously similar and different. The goal of this project is the exploration of one’s cultural, familial and personal identities and how they intersect with their individuality and sense of belonging. Through this project, we documented our experience as Filipinos in the United States and our travel back to the Philippines and showcased it through videos. It is a means to document our reflections on this project to share with the Filipino community and individuals who share the same sentiments.
ContributorsTamayo, Rianne Daisy (Author) / Onayan, Youla Tricia (Co-author) / O'Flaherty, Katherine (Thesis director) / Fedock, Rachel (Committee member) / Barrett, The Honors College (Contributor) / College of Health Solutions (Contributor)
Created2024-05
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This duo thesis is an autoethnography of what it means to be Filipino-American in the United States. Being raised in varying backgrounds yet with the similarity of being Filipino, there are aspects of our lives that are simultaneously similar and different. The goal of this project is the exploration of

This duo thesis is an autoethnography of what it means to be Filipino-American in the United States. Being raised in varying backgrounds yet with the similarity of being Filipino, there are aspects of our lives that are simultaneously similar and different. The goal of this project is the exploration of one’s cultural, familial and personal identities and how they intersect with their individuality and sense of belonging. Through this project, we documented our experience as Filipinos in the United States and our travel back to the Philippines and showcased it through videos. It is a means to document our reflections on this project to share with the Filipino community and individuals who share the same sentiments.
ContributorsOnayan, Youla Tricia (Author) / Tamayo, Rianne Daisy (Co-author) / O'Flaherty, Katherine (Thesis director) / Fedock, Rachel (Committee member) / Barrett, The Honors College (Contributor) / College of Health Solutions (Contributor)
Created2024-05
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Familiar size is a pictorial depth cue for which an object's known physical size and visual angle influence observations of apparent distance. There is controversy over the type of process that accounts for the reports of depth. According to Gogel (1976), a non-perceptual cognitive process occurs when the observer experiences

Familiar size is a pictorial depth cue for which an object's known physical size and visual angle influence observations of apparent distance. There is controversy over the type of process that accounts for the reports of depth. According to Gogel (1976), a non-perceptual cognitive process occurs when the observer experiences a display larger or smaller than a familiar object, such as off-size. The viewer judges that the object is closer or farther away than its perceived distance. Gogel had his participants move their heads to test this notion to see if the apparent depth generated motion parallax. He found that the displays generated slight illusory motion parallax when observers moved laterally. We created sets of novel objects that varied in size but were identical in shape and color. Twenty-two college students were familiarized with a smaller or larger version of three objects and asked to judge its apparent distance by moving a rod viewed with both eyes. After apparent depth was reported, the rod was placed at the same distance as the familiarized object, and the observer moved their head back and forth. Perception of the motion of the object toward and away from the rod that was concurrent with the motion of the head was found on trials in which a large depth illusion was reported. On trials with little depth effect observed, subjects reported no apparent motion. Thus, the motion supports the view that familiar size is a perceptual illusion, and when it is sufficiently compelling, it can create apparent motion.
ContributorsChengalasetty, Amoolya (Author) / Yonas, Albert (Thesis director) / Tang, YiYuan (Committee member) / Barrett, The Honors College (Contributor) / Department of Psychology (Contributor) / College of Health Solutions (Contributor)
Created2024-05