Promoting Healthy Transitions: Occupational Therapy Interventions for Health Management of Homeless Populations Discharging from Health Care Settings

Authors

Dominic Carullo, Thomas Jefferson UniversityFollow
Hana Chamoun, Thomas Jefferson UniversityFollow
Alison McAndrew, Thomas Jefferson UniversityFollow
Brian O'Sullivan, Thomas Jefferson UniversityFollow
Chelsea Pierce, 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
By the end of this presentation, participants will be able to

• Identify the need for effective interventions to create better connections to health services and facilitate health management skills in individuals experiencing homelessness prior to discharge from a healthcare setting
• Recognize the potential for occupational therapists to increase health literacy and the development of self-directed health management skills for individuals experiencing homelessness prior to hospital discharge
• Apply components of an evidence-based, best practice approach to promote the development of healthy behaviors and health management skills in individuals experiencing homelessness

PICO Question
What interventions within the scope of occupational therapy increase participation in health management for individuals experiencing homelessness who are transitioning from healthcare facilities?

Recommended Citation

Carullo, Dominic; Chamoun, Hana; McAndrew, Alison; O'Sullivan, Brian; and Pierce, Chelsea, "Promoting Healthy Transitions: Occupational Therapy Interventions for Health Management of Homeless Populations Discharging from Health Care Settings" (2021). Collaborative Research and Evidence shared Among Therapists and Educators (CREATE Day). Paper 107.
https://jdc.jefferson.edu/createday/107

Language

English