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Promoting Independence Through Effective Interventions For Adults With Als, Renee Gluchowski, Ots, Hannah Harris, Ots, Jaclyn Heineman, Ots, Kimberly Kendro, Ots, Heather Malosky, Ots
Promoting Independence Through Effective Interventions For Adults With Als, Renee Gluchowski, Ots, Hannah Harris, Ots, Jaclyn Heineman, Ots, Kimberly Kendro, Ots, Heather Malosky, Ots
Collaborative Research and Evidence shared Among Therapists and Educators (CREATE Day)
PICO Question
What are effective occupational therapy interventions for adults with ALS to improve participation in ADLs/IADLs?
Objectives
- Define amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) and recognize the prevalence
- Identify and describe evidence-based interventions to promote independence for individuals with ALS in activities of daily living (ADLs) and instrumental activities of daily living (IADLs)
- Discuss how the current literature on the effective interventions impacts occupational performance and treatment of adults with ALS