Impact of Spinal Cord Injuries on Occupational Performance and Successful Role Acquisition during Motherhood

Authors

Caitlin DeFrehn, BS, OTAS, Thomas Jefferson UniversityFollow
Marie Quainoo, BA, OTAS, Thomas Jefferson UniversityFollow
Sara Loesche, MS, OTR/L, CHT, Thomas Jefferson UniversityFollow

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Description

OT services can be utilized to optimize a mother’s function, mobility and engagement during and after pregnancy

OTPs can help women with SCIs fulfill the role of mother by providing

• “training, adaptations, and resources” (para. 14)
• “evaluating and recommending wheelchair seating and positioning” (para. 6)
• Evaluating [mental], physical and environmental barriers in the home and community and recommending modifications (para. 8) (AOTA, 2015)

Current literature indicates that there are limited resources for mothers living with SCIs, especially regarding care of infants

Additional research is necessary to “examine the most effective strategies and adaptations” (p.2)

Publication Date

10-6-2019

Keywords

occupational therapy, motherhood, spinal cord injury, role acquisition

Disciplines

Occupational Therapy

Comments

Presented at the New Jersey Occupational Therapy Association Annual Conference

Recommended Citation

DeFrehn, BS, OTAS, Caitlin; Quainoo, BA, OTAS, Marie; and Loesche, MS, OTR/L, CHT, Sara, "Impact of Spinal Cord Injuries on Occupational Performance and Successful Role Acquisition during Motherhood" (2019). School of Continuing and Professional Studies Posters. 4.
https://jdc.jefferson.edu/jscpsposters/4