Integrative Care Approaches in Occupational Therapy

Presenter(s): Elise A'Hearn, OTD/S; Katherine Prejzner, OTD/S; Claire Saban, OTD/S; Sabrine Saleh, OTD/S

Contributing Author(s): Ricardo Ramirez, OTD, OTR/L; Laura VanPuymbrouck, PhD, OTR/L

Content Areas: Mental Health; Physical Disabilities

Target Audience: Entry-level, Intermediate-level, Advanced-level

Course Description: Our presentation will provide the foundational knowledge to promote evidence-based, integrative care in acute inpatient occupational therapy (OT) settings as well as understanding the current state of integrative practices amongst OT practitioners. This will facilitate public health efforts, maximize patient outcomes and further strengthen OT practice so that it can address the physical and mental health needs of underserved patient populations across inpatient practice settings.