Systematic Review: Occupational Therapy & Improving Social Participation for At-Risk Youth in School

Authors

Danielle Nowak, Thomas Jefferson UniversityFollow
Jennifer Rodriguez, Thomas Jefferson UniversityFollow
Elise Tranter, Thomas Jefferson UniversityFollow
Sarah Weinberg, Thomas Jefferson UniversityFollow

Document Type

Abstract

Publication Date

5-5-2015

Comments

Faculty Mentors:

Teal Benevides, PhD, MS, OTR/L; Department of Occupational Therapy, Thomas Jefferson University

Gary Kaplan, MSLIS, AHIP; Scott Memorial Library, Thomas Jefferson University

Paul Hunter, DMD, MLIS; Scott Memorial Library, Thomas Jefferson University

Abstract

Objectives of Presentation:

1. Describe occupational therapists’ role in working with at-risk youth.

2. Identify 1-2 effective interventions for increasing social participation amongst at-risk youth.

3. Discuss how the current evidence regarding interventions within the scope of occupational therapy for at-risk youth can be best integrated into practice.

PICO:

What school-based interventions within the scope of occupational therapy practice aid in improving social participation for at-risk youth?

Methods:

Creation of clinical question, list of search terms for literature search Systematic search of databases: CINAHL, PubMed, Cochrane, & Scopus List of inclusion/exclusion criteria created

Presentation: 50 minutes

Recommended Citation

Nowak, Danielle; Rodriguez, Jennifer; Tranter, Elise; and Weinberg, Sarah, "Systematic Review: Occupational Therapy & Improving Social Participation for At-Risk Youth in School" (2015). Collaborative Research and Evidence shared Among Therapists and Educators (CREATE Day). Paper 31.
https://jdc.jefferson.edu/createday/31