PromOTing Social Participation for Young Individuals Following Concussion

Authors

Umara Iftikhar, Thomas Jefferson UniversityFollow
Ann Claire Macalintal, Thomas Jefferson UniversityFollow
Madeline Rea, Thomas Jefferson UniversityFollow
Allizey Shields, Thomas Jefferson UniversityFollow

Document Type

Presentation

Publication Date

Summer 2021

Comments

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

Abstract

Objectives

1. Understand the relevance of anxiety and depression amongst young individuals following the onset of a concussion or post-concussive symptoms.
2. Recognize the distinct value of occupational therapy in promoting social skills to enhance relationships and mitigate feelings of isolation for persons with concussive symptoms.
3. Develop evidence-based interventions within the scope of occupational therapy for young individuals experiencing anxiety and depression following diagnosis of a concussion.

PICO Question
Amongst individuals, ages 13-25, experiencing symptoms of anxiety and depression following concussion, what interventions within the scope of Occupational Therapy will increase social participation?

Recommended Citation

Iftikhar, Umara; Macalintal, Ann Claire; Rea, Madeline; and Shields, Allizey, "PromOTing Social Participation for Young Individuals Following Concussion" (2021). Collaborative Research and Evidence shared Among Therapists and Educators (CREATE Day). Paper 105.
https://jdc.jefferson.edu/createday/105

Language

English