An Occupational Therapy Approach to Improving ADL/IADL Performance in Diabetic Adults with Stroke and Upper Extremity Pathologies

Authors

Halle Thomas, University of St. Augustine for Health SciencesFollow
Cassandra Nelson, University of St. Augustine for Health SciencesFollow

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Description

This capstone presentation depicts the impact of diabetic management with an occupational therapy approach on upper extremity motor function for the adult stroke population. This program utilizes dietary management, a home exercise program, and task modification strategies to improve ADL and IADL performance.

Publication Date

Spring 2024

Publisher

University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences

Keywords

Diabetes, Diabetic management, Stroke, ADLs, Occupational therapy, Motor return, Upper extremity

Medical Subject Headings

Diabetes, Diabetic management, Stroke, ADLs, Occupational therapy, Motor return, Upper extremity

Disciplines

Endocrinology, Diabetes, and Metabolism | Occupational Therapy

Comments

Poster presented at the Virtual OTD Capstone Symposium, held online at the University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences on April 10-17, 2024.

Recommended Citation

Thomas, H., & Nelson, C. (2024, April 1). An Occupational Therapy Approach to Improving ADL/IADL Performance in Diabetic Adults with Stroke and Upper Extremity Pathologies. Poster presented at the Virtual OTD Capstone Symposium, University of St Augustine for Health Sciences. Retrieved from https://soar.usa.edu/otdcapstonesspring2024/57