Meet The Team
Rylee Skyberg
Occupational Therapy Student
Annabelle Tarnowski Occupational Therapy Student
Dr. Sclinda Janssen,
PhD, OTR/L, CLA
Product Advisor & Contributor
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About The Authors
Rylee and Annabelle attend the University of North Dakota in the Occupational Therapy Program. They are completing their Master of Science in Occupational Therapy in May of 2021.
Rylee and Annabelle identified that the growing field of bariatric surgery is a health care niche that utilizes multidisciplinary approaches to care for individuals who undergo this surgery. When researching the outcomes of the surgery and the needs of patients, a distinct gap in quality outcomes were evident. Unmet needs of patients and below-optimal outcomes of surgery were motivating to identify if occupational therapy would benefit these challenges within the current interdisciplinary team. Research informed the students that this is possible and must be advocated for.
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SPECIAL THANK YOU
Dr. Scilinda Janssen, PhD, OTR/L, CLA: The authors of this scholarly project want to thank their wonderful advisor for instilling confidence in them throughout this project, guiding their decision making to align with the values of occupational therapy, and assisting in the creation of this product. The authors felt supported and encouraged throughout the process; the expertise and advice of the advisor made this project possible.
Interviewees: The authors of this scholarly project also want to thank the individuals who sacrificed their time to help them better understand the unique needs, challenges, and experiences of this population. They were open, honest, and vulnerable as they shared their personal experiences and stories throughout their bariatric surgery journey. This project could not have done without them.
Friends and Family: Finally, the authors want to extend their gratitude to their friends and family for being supportive throughout the project development.
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Rylee: 218-230-0508
Annabelle: 630-338-6191