Pediatric Possibilities: Occupational Therapy's Role in Promoting Quality of Life in Children with Brain Tumors

Authors

Tatum Evarts, Thomas Jefferson University
Casey Hopkins, Thomas Jefferson UniversityFollow
Emily Phillips, Thomas Jefferson UniversityFollow
Paige Troublefield, Thomas Jefferson UniversityFollow

Document Type

Presentation

Publication Date

8-4-2023

Comments

Presentations: 35:48

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

Abstract

Objectives

• Define occupational challenges that children with brain tumors may experience.
• Describe the role of occupational therapy in the treatment of children with brain tumors.
• Apply evidence-based interventions to promote quality of life in children with brain tumors.

PICO: How effective are interventions within the scope of occupational therapy practice for improving quality of life in pediatric populations with brain tumor?

Recommended Citation

Evarts, Tatum; Hopkins, Casey; Phillips, Emily; and Troublefield, Paige, "Pediatric Possibilities: Occupational Therapy's Role in Promoting Quality of Life in Children with Brain Tumors" (2023). Collaborative Research and Evidence shared Among Therapists and Educators (CREATE Day). Paper 122.
https://jdc.jefferson.edu/createday/122

Language

English