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Occupational Therapy Scope Of Practice: Pediatric Mental Health Across The Continuum, Kacey Varnell
Occupational Therapy Scope Of Practice: Pediatric Mental Health Across The Continuum, Kacey Varnell
OT Student Capstones
This capstone project was completed in a pediatric hospital setting and is written to generalize observations, resources created, and a plan for implementing change to a larger population. Pediatric mental health conditions and the related psychosocial components are underserved client factors in the hospital setting. It typically falls second to physical limitations of the client when it comes to therapy, especially in the intensive care setting. Long term outcomes that are seen post-hospitalization include negative psychosocial consequences that decline overall quality of life. Anxiety, depression, and PTSD are the main conditions that can follow the traumatic experiences related to being …