An OT Needs Assessment for Children and Families Residing in Shelters

Authors

Jessie Siono, University of St. Augustine for Health SciencesFollow
Susan MacDermott, University of St. Augustine for Health SciencesFollow

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Description

This study created a needs assessment is to determine the unique occupational deficits of children and their families in California experiencing homelessness within a shelter setting via recording their lived experiences. A local family shelter was analyzed via observation and interviews with staff and residents of the shelter. The results were compiled into a facility assessment to identify supports and barriers to occupation. Results were also utilized to complete an occupational needs assessment for families and children living in homeless shelters. The study determined the occupational needs and occurrences of occupational deficits that were experienced by residents of the family shelter. This study discussed how role of occupational therapy can address occupational needs within the shelter setting.

Publication Date

Spring 4-10-2024

Publisher

University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences

Keywords

Child, Needs assessment, Occupational therapy, Humans

Medical Subject Headings

Child, Needs assessment, Occupational therapy, Humans

Disciplines

Community Health | Health Services Research | Occupational Therapy | Psychiatric and Mental Health | Public Health Education and Promotion

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

Siono, J., & MacDermott, S. (2024, April 10). An OT Needs Assessment for Children and Families Residing in Shelters. Poster presented at the Virtual OTD Capstone Symposium, University of St Augustine for Health Sciences. Retrieved from https://soar.usa.edu/otdcapstonesspring2024/33