Serving Those Who Served Us First: Evidence to Support Effective Interventions for Returning Veterans

Authors

Kelly Fiocco, Occupational Therapy, Thomas Jefferson UniversityFollow
Dana Tavares, Occupational Therapy, Thomas Jefferson UniversityFollow
Tracey Barretto, Occupational Therapy, Thomas Jefferson UniversityFollow

Document Type

Presentation

Publication Date

5-6-2014

Comments

Faculty Mentor: Teal Benevides

Abstract

Objectives of Presentation:

1. Discuss the impact of traumatic brain injury (TBI) and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) on occupational performance
2. Identify a minimum of 3 interventions in the scope of occupational therapy that are effective in increasing participation and quality of life for returning veterans diagnosed with a TBI and/or PTSD
3. Explain 3 clinical implications of occupational therapy & its role for returning veterans who have PTSD &/or sustained a TBI.

PICO: What is the evidence supporting interventions within the scope of occupational therapy for returning veterans who have been diagnosed with a traumatic brain injury (TBI) and/or post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) in order to increase participation and quality of life?

Presentation: 45 minutes

Recommended Citation

Fiocco, Kelly; Tavares, Dana; and Barretto, Tracey, "Serving Those Who Served Us First: Evidence to Support Effective Interventions for Returning Veterans" (2014). Collaborative Research and Evidence shared Among Therapists and Educators (CREATE Day). Paper 16.
https://jdc.jefferson.edu/createday/16