Instrumental Improvements: Occupational Therapy’s Role in Facilitating IADL Performance in Individuals with MS

Authors

Abigail Brundage, Thomas Jefferson UniversityFollow
Krista Garrison, Thomas Jefferson UniversityFollow
Kiersty Neeman, Thomas Jefferson UniversityFollow
Julie Sheahan, Thomas Jefferson UniversityFollow

Document Type

Presentation

Publication Date

Summer 2021

Comments

Presentation: 43:24

Presented in Partial Fulfillment of the Master of Science in Occupational Therapy degree at Thomas Jefferson University

Abstract

Objectives

• Describe barriers to occupational performance experienced by individuals with multiple sclerosis (MS)
• Identify evidence-based interventions within the scope of occupational therapy (OT) practice for individuals with MS experiencing instrumental activity of daily living (IADL) performance challenges
• Illustrate the distinct value of OT in interdisciplinary treatment to facilitate IADL performance and engagement for individuals with MS

PICO Question
In individuals with multiple sclerosis, what interventions within the scope of occupational therapy practice improve IADL performance and engagement?

Recommended Citation

Brundage, Abigail; Garrison, Krista; Neeman, Kiersty; and Sheahan, Julie, "Instrumental Improvements: Occupational Therapy’s Role in Facilitating IADL Performance in Individuals with MS" (2021). Collaborative Research and Evidence shared Among Therapists and Educators (CREATE Day). Paper 103.
https://jdc.jefferson.edu/createday/103

Language

English