Promoting Independence Through Effective Interventions For Adults With ALS

Authors

Renee Gluchowski, OTS, Thomas Jefferson UniversityFollow
Hannah Harris, OTS, Thomas Jefferson UniversityFollow
Jaclyn Heineman, OTS, Thomas Jefferson UniversityFollow
Kimberly Kendro, OTS, Thomas Jefferson UniversityFollow
Heather Malosky, OTS, Thomas Jefferson UniversityFollow

Document Type

Presentation

Publication Date

4-2020

Comments

Faculty Mentor: E. Adel Herge, OTD, OTR/L, FAOTA

Presented in Partial Fulfillment of the Master of Science in Occupational Therapy degree at Thomas Jefferson University

Abstract

PICO Question

What are effective occupational therapy interventions for adults with ALS to improve participation in ADLs/IADLs?

Objectives

• Define amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) and recognize the prevalence
• Identify and describe evidence-based interventions to promote independence for individuals with ALS in activities of daily living (ADLs) and instrumental activities of daily living (IADLs)
• Discuss how the current literature on the effective interventions impacts occupational performance and treatment of adults with ALS

Recommended Citation

Gluchowski, OTS, Renee; Harris, OTS, Hannah; Heineman, OTS, Jaclyn; Kendro, OTS, Kimberly; and Malosky, OTS, Heather, "Promoting Independence Through Effective Interventions For Adults With ALS" (2020). Collaborative Research and Evidence shared Among Therapists and Educators (CREATE Day). Paper 84.
https://jdc.jefferson.edu/createday/84

Language

English