Within Reach: Occupational Therapy's Role in Scar Management after Mastectomy

Authors

Katlyn Thorp, OTS, Thomas Jefferson UniversityFollow
Dylan Bobek, OTS, Thomas Jefferson UniversityFollow
Joe Delaney, OTS, Thomas Jefferson University
Meredith Gray, OTS, Thomas Jefferson UniversityFollow

Document Type

Presentation

Publication Date

8-4-2023

Comments

Presentation: 40:07

Presented in partial fulfillment of the Master of Science in Occupational Therapy degree at Thomas Jefferson University

Abstract

Objectives

• Identify the current best practices regarding scar management for the various diagnoses that receive mastectomies.
• Describe the connection between post-mastectomy surgery, scar management, and quality of life.
• Employ occupational therapy interventions that represent best practice in the management of scars post-mastectomy to improve quality of life.

PICO: What interventions within the scope of occupational therapy practice address scar management to improve quality of life in persons following mastectomy surgery?

Recommended Citation

Thorp, OTS, Katlyn; Bobek, OTS, Dylan; Delaney, OTS, Joe; and Gray, OTS, Meredith, "Within Reach: Occupational Therapy's Role in Scar Management after Mastectomy" (2023). Collaborative Research and Evidence shared Among Therapists and Educators (CREATE Day). Paper 117.
https://jdc.jefferson.edu/createday/117

Language

English