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Occupational therapists' perspectives and role with illness-induced trauma from medical conditions

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dc.contributor.authorBeyers, Camryn, author
dc.contributor.authorSchmid, Arlene A., advisor
dc.contributor.authorWeaver, Jennifer A., committee member
dc.contributor.authorCurrin-McCulloch, Jen, committee member
dc.date.accessioned2023-08-28T10:27:55Z
dc.date.available2025-08-28T10:27:54Z
dc.date.issued2023
dc.description.abstractIllness-induced trauma might cause a disruption in an individual's occupational performance. This study examined occupational therapy practitioner's perspectives and role in addressing illness-induced trauma in practice. In this explanatory sequential mixed methods design, twenty-four occupational therapists completed an online survey and ten occupational therapists participated in a semi-structured 1:1 interview. Survey questions asked about their knowledge of illness-induced trauma. Interview questions asked therapists about how they incorporate illness-induced trauma knowledge and trauma-informed care into their practice. Quantitative results showed that the majority of occupational therapists did not receive formal trauma-informed care training, 96% agreed that psychological trauma has a significant impact on rehabilitation outcomes, and 8% agreed that current guidelines for trauma-informed care adequately consider the needs of clients with illness-induced trauma. Qualitative results indicated three major themes: occupational therapy approaches, illness-induced trauma's effect on rehabilitation, and barriers to providing trauma-informed care. Findings suggest that occupational therapy practitioners have a unique perspective on addressing illness-induced trauma and their ability to practice trauma-informed care could support a client's ability to process and heal after a traumatic medical event.
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dc.identifierBeyers_colostate_0053N_17922.pdf
dc.identifier.urihttps://hdl.handle.net/10217/236835
dc.languageEnglish
dc.language.isoeng
dc.publisherColorado State University. Libraries
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dc.subjectmedical condition
dc.subjecttrauma
dc.subjectillness-induced trauma
dc.subjecttrauma-informed care
dc.subjectoccupational therapy
dc.titleOccupational therapists' perspectives and role with illness-induced trauma from medical conditions
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thesis.degree.disciplineOccupational Therapy
thesis.degree.grantorColorado State University
thesis.degree.levelMasters
thesis.degree.nameMaster of Science (M.S.)

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