Let’s Get Spiritual! How integrating spirituality into the OT process impacts well-being for those experiencing a life-altering diagnosis

Authors

Taneisha Esplin Jolley, OTS, Thomas Jefferson UniversityFollow
Jeffrey Gold, MS, OTS, Thomas Jefferson UniversityFollow
Nicholas Luca, OTS, Thomas Jefferson UniversityFollow
Antôn Nguyễn, OTS, Thomas Jefferson UniversityFollow
E. Adel Herge, OTD, OTR/L, FAOTA, Thomas Jefferson UniversityFollow

Document Type

Presentation

Publication Date

8-2020

Comments

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

Note: Attached PowerPoint handout contains an audio presentation.

Abstract

Outcomes:

• Define spirituality as it applies to the scope of occupational therapy practice for individuals experiencing life-altering diagnoses and conditions
• Describe current evidence that supports incorporating clients’ spirituality into the occupational therapy process to ensure a holistic approach to practice
• Apply spiritual-based interventions in order to achieve positive outcomes for individuals experiencing life-altering diagnoses and conditions

PICO Question:

How does incorporating spirituality within the OT process impact well-being/QOL for individuals who have experienced life-altering conditions or diagnoses?

Recommended Citation

Jolley, OTS, Taneisha Esplin; Gold, MS, OTS, Jeffrey; Luca, OTS, Nicholas; Nguyễn, OTS, Antôn; and Herge, OTD, OTR/L, FAOTA, E. Adel, "Let’s Get Spiritual! How integrating spirituality into the OT process impacts well-being for those experiencing a life-altering diagnosis" (2020). Collaborative Research and Evidence shared Among Therapists and Educators (CREATE Day). Paper 96.
https://jdc.jefferson.edu/createday/96

Language

English