PromOTing Quality of Life for Individuals with Huntington’s Disease

Authors

Lyndsay Gentile, OTS, Thomas Jefferson UniversityFollow
Mallory Koch, OTS, Thomas Jefferson UniversityFollow
Elyse McCabe, OTS, Thomas Jefferson UniversityFollow
Jessica Royal, OTS, Thomas Jefferson UniversityFollow
Sarah Sadofsky, OTS, Thomas Jefferson UniversityFollow

Document Type

Abstract

Publication Date

8-18-2015

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Abstract

Objectives of Presentation:

 Describe the symptoms of Huntington’s disease and their impact on functional performance.

 Recognize the role of occupational therapy in improving quality of life for individuals with Huntington’s disease.

 Discuss how occupational therapy interventions for individuals with Huntington’s disease can be applied in a variety of settings.

Clinical Question:

What is the effectiveness of occupational therapy interventions in improving quality of life for individuals with Huntington’s disease?

Presentation: 46 minutes

Recommended Citation

Gentile, OTS, Lyndsay; Koch, OTS, Mallory; McCabe, OTS, Elyse; Royal, OTS, Jessica; and Sadofsky, OTS, Sarah, "PromOTing Quality of Life for Individuals with Huntington’s Disease" (2015). Collaborative Research and Evidence shared Among Therapists and Educators (CREATE Day). Paper 35.
https://jdc.jefferson.edu/createday/35