Aging Like Fine Spine: The Role of Occupational Therapy in Aging with a Spinal Cord Injury

Authors

Angela Deibler, Thomas Jefferson UniversityFollow
Kerriann Howley, Thomas Jefferson UniversityFollow
Rosie Martin, Thomas Jefferson UniversityFollow
Maggie Shoemaker, Thomas Jefferson UniversityFollow

Document Type

Presentation

Publication Date

8-4-2023

Comments

Presentation: 39:58

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

Abstract

Objectives

• Identify functional limitations within the aging spinal cord injury population.
• Describe current and relevant literature on interventions for aging adults with spinal cord injury and their engagement in daily activities.
• Discuss clinical implications of the study findings on the field of occupational therapy.

PICO: What interventions in the scope of occupational therapy promote functional participation throughout aging for adults with spinal cord injury?

Recommended Citation

Deibler, Angela; Howley, Kerriann; Martin, Rosie; and Shoemaker, Maggie, "Aging Like Fine Spine: The Role of Occupational Therapy in Aging with a Spinal Cord Injury" (2023). Collaborative Research and Evidence shared Among Therapists and Educators (CREATE Day). Paper 121.
https://jdc.jefferson.edu/createday/121

Language

English