PromOTing Coping for Adults with Neurodegenerative Conditions

Authors

Julia Kraushaar, OTS, Thomas Jefferson UniversityFollow
Melanie Watt, OTS, Thomas Jefferson UniversityFollow
Kristine Ismael, OTS, Thomas Jefferson UniversityFollow
Julia Snavely, OTS, Thomas Jeffrson UniversityFollow
Adel Herge, OTD, OTR/L, FAOTA, Thomas Jefferson UniversityFollow

Document Type

Presentation

Publication Date

8-2020

Comments

Completed in partial fulfillment of a Master of Science Degree Thomas Jefferson University.

Note: Attached PowerPoint handout contains an audio presentation.

Abstract

Objectives

• Identify neurodegenerative conditions and how they impact occupational performance and quality of life (QoL)
• Describe the effects of coping skill interventions on QoL among adults with neurodegenerative conditions
• Examine the role of occupational therapy in improving QoL in adults with neurodegenerative conditions

PICO Question

Within the scope of occupational therapy, what are the effects of coping skills interventions on improving quality of life in adults with neurodegenerative conditions?

Recommended Citation

Kraushaar, OTS, Julia; Watt, OTS, Melanie; Ismael, OTS, Kristine; Snavely, OTS, Julia; and Herge, OTD, OTR/L, FAOTA, Adel, "PromOTing Coping for Adults with Neurodegenerative Conditions" (2020). Collaborative Research and Evidence shared Among Therapists and Educators (CREATE Day). Paper 88.
https://jdc.jefferson.edu/createday/88

Language

English