An Occupational Therapy Assessment Guide for People with Posttraumatic Stress Disorder

Authors

Cynthia Sakian, University of St. Augustine for Health SciencesFollow
Steven M. Gerardi, University of St. Augustine for Health SciencesFollow

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Description

This poster presents development of an occupational therapy assessment guide tailored for individuals with posttraumatic stress disorder. Motivated by the lack of standardized assessment protocols in the field, the initiative seeks to mitigate inconsistencies among occupational therapy practitioners and propel advancements in treatment. Key objectives include a comprehensive review of pertinent literature on occupational therapy and posttraumatic stress disorder, identification of functional impairments associated with the disorder, and the formulation of an assessment framework. Rooted in the Model of Human Occupation, the guide underscores the significance of volition, habituation, performance capacity, and environmental influences, accommodating individual preferences and disruptions while evaluating the multifaceted abilities affected by posttraumatic stress disorder. Methodologically, rigorous literature reviews and expert validation enhance the guide's utility. The resultant guide holds promise in promoting assessment consistency, facilitating problem identification, guiding intervention selection, and fostering research endeavors in occupational therapy. Ultimately, it aims to contribute to the development of more effective therapeutic approaches for individuals managing posttraumatic stress disorder.

Publication Date

Fall 2023

Publisher

University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences

Keywords

Stress disorders/Post-traumatic, Occupational therapy, Humans, Habituation, Psychophysiological

Medical Subject Headings

Stress disorders/Post-traumatic, Occupational therapy, Humans, Habituation, Psychophysiological

Disciplines

Occupational Therapy | Psychiatry and Psychology

Comments

Poster presented at the Virtual OTD Capstone Symposium, held online at the University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences on December 4-8, 2023.

Recommended Citation

Sakian, C., & Gerardi, S. M. (2023, October 1). An Occupational Therapy Assessment Guide for People with Posttraumatic Stress Disorder. Poster presented at the Virtual OTD Capstone Symposium, University of St Augustine for Health Sciences. Retrieved from https://soar.usa.edu/otdcapstonesfall2023/18