Occupational Therapy's Role in Gender Affirming Interventions for Transgender and Gender Expansive Adults: A Systematic Review

Authors

Franceska Benedetto, OTS, Thomas Jefferson UniversityFollow
Avery Martin, OTS, Thomas Jefferson UniversityFollow
Sarah L. Zelnik, OTS, Thomas Jefferson UniversityFollow
E. Adel Herge, OTD, OTR/L, FAOTA, Thomas Jefferson UniversityFollow

Document Type

Presentation

Publication Date

8-2020

Comments

Note: Video presentation is no longer available

Presentation: 38:47

Completed in partial fulfillment of a Master of Science degree at Thomas Jefferson University

Abstract

Outcomes:

• Discuss occupational needs and systemic barriers specific to transgender and gender expansive populations
• Describe the role of occupational therapy (OT) in promoting participation via gender affirming occupations and practices
• Interpret current literature on gender affirming interventions that are relevant to OT practice

PICO Question:

What gender affirming interventions within the scope of occupational therapy practice promote health and wellbeing for transender and gender non-conforming individuals?

Recommended Citation

Benedetto, OTS, Franceska; Martin, OTS, Avery; Zelnik, OTS, Sarah L.; and Herge, OTD, OTR/L, FAOTA, E. Adel, "Occupational Therapy's Role in Gender Affirming Interventions for Transgender and Gender Expansive Adults: A Systematic Review" (2020). Collaborative Research and Evidence shared Among Therapists and Educators (CREATE Day). Paper 95.
https://jdc.jefferson.edu/createday/95

Language

English