Title

Smooth transitions: Adapting to new roles for transgender individuals

Authors

Rylea Hager, OTS, Thomas Jefferson UniversityFollow
Daniella Mazzo, OTS, Thomas Jefferson UniversityFollow
Meredith O’Neal, OTS, Thomas Jefferson UniversityFollow
Eileen Young, OTS, Thomas Jefferson UniversityFollow
Rebecca Sinko, OTD, OTR/L, Thomas Jefferson UniversityFollow

Document Type

Presentation

Publication Date

8-2020

Comments

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

Note: Attached PowerPoint handout contains an audio presentation.

Abstract

Outcomes:

• Define transgender and understand the occupational challenges associated with the gender-affirming transition process.
• Discuss the impact of the knowledge gap in gender-inclusive care, as well as the barriers to accessing healthcare services for transgender individuals.
• Acquire knowledge from current research and apply to occupational therapy interventions for transitioning transgender individuals in the process of new role assumption

PICO Question:

How can occupational therapists utilize interventions within their scope of practice (I) to promote positive transitions to new occupational roles (O) for individuals who are transgender (P)?

Recommended Citation

Hager, OTS, Rylea; Mazzo, OTS, Daniella; O’Neal, OTS, Meredith; Young, OTS, Eileen; and Sinko, OTD, OTR/L, Rebecca, "Smooth transitions: Adapting to new roles for transgender individuals" (2020). Collaborative Research and Evidence shared Among Therapists and Educators (CREATE Day). Paper 94.
https://jdc.jefferson.edu/createday/94

Language

English