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This poster will discuss the development of an occupational therapy program to support the needs of youth within the foster system to prepare this population to live independently. Background information including statistics, the need for occupational therapy, and the program specifics such as rationale, significance, and objective are displayed. The development of an occupational therapy program to aid in the success of children within the foster care system helps to close a gap in research that will contribute to the success and positive outcomes of this population. The purpose of this capstone was to develop a program for children in the foster system, ages 15-18, to gain the life skills needed for independence in occupational participation of ADLs and IADLs. Foster children tend to have many contributing factors that lead to a decreased quality of life (AOTA, 2021). The training and education that occupational therapists can provide will allow these children to develop strategies and skills that will lead to an improved overall mental health status, functional life skill development, feelings of success, and an increase in quality of life.
Publication Date
Summer 8-2024
Publisher
University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences
Keywords
Occupational therapy, Adolescent, Child, Foster, Occupational therapists
Medical Subject Headings
Occupational therapy, Adolescent, Child, Foster, Occupational therapists
Disciplines
Occupational Therapy | Other Mental and Social Health | Other Rehabilitation and Therapy
Recommended Citation
Solomon, C., & Nelson, C. (2024, August 1). Occupational Therapy’s Role Within the Foster System. Poster presented at the Virtual OTD Capstone Symposium, University of St Augustine for Health Sciences. Retrieved from https://soar.usa.edu/otdcapstonessummer2024/12
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Occupational Therapy Commons, Other Mental and Social Health Commons, Other Rehabilitation and Therapy Commons
Comments
Poster presented at the Virtual OTD Capstone Symposium, held online at the University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences August 19, 2024.