Using Animals during Occupational Therapy to Improve Quality of Life

Authors

Lauren Morosky, MAT, OTS, Thomas Jefferson University, College of Health Professions, Department of Occupational Therapy, Philadelphia, PennsylvaniaFollow
Elizabeth Gina Fenn, OTS, Thomas Jefferson University, College of Health Professions, Department of Occupational Therapy, Philadelphia, PennsylvaniaFollow
Audrey Zapletal, MS, OTR/L, Thomas Jefferson University, College of Health Professions, Department of Occupational Therapy, Philadelphia, PennsylvaniaFollow

Document Type

Poster

Publication Date

4-7-2016

Keywords

Using Animals during Occupational Therapy to Improve Quality of Life, poster, Thomas Jefferson University, Department of Occupational Therapy

Comments

Presented at 2016 AOTA Annual Conference in Chicago, Illinois.

Abstract

Background:

Integrating animals into occupational therapy intervention with individuals of various health conditions…

• Incorporating animals into an OT intervention plan is unique and can be an alternative to traditional device. Research suggests the animals may be viewed as a form of assistive technology(Camp, 2001).
• Occupational therapy intervention incorporating animals may:
• Increase participation in the community
• Augment the individual’s independence
• Positively impact the individual's psychosocial functioning (Camp, 2001)

Recommended Citation

Morosky, MAT, OTS, Lauren; Fenn, OTS, Elizabeth Gina; and Zapletal, MS, OTR/L, Audrey, "Using Animals during Occupational Therapy to Improve Quality of Life" (2016). Department of Occupational Therapy Posters and Presentations. Paper 36.
https://jdc.jefferson.edu/otpresentations/36