Document Type
Report
College
College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences
Department
Occupational Therapy
Degree
Doctor of Occupational Therapy (OTD)
Report Date
2022
Faculty Mentor
Adams, Brittany
Doctoral Experiential Coordinator
Latour, Debra
Abstract
"Data indicates in Hampden County approximately 54% of residents live in healthcare professional shortage areas, a portion of which are living with a physical, cognitive, or developmental disability (United States Census Bureau, 2017; Baystate Franklin Medical Center Community Health Needs Assessment,2019). The Neurotrauma population faces adverse disruptions to life circumstances, functional status, meaningful roles and occupations, and personal aspirations as a result of injury. Although numerous neurotrauma survivors are faced with lifelong disability post-injury, there are limited specialized and affordable continued care services to support future outcomes specifically, occupational engagement, community reintegration, and self-concept."
Recommended Citation
Giallorenzo, Alyse C., "Fast Forward, Addressing Neurotrauma & its Long-term Influence on Post-Injury Outcomes: A Pilot Study to Support the Need for a Student-run Center" (2022). OTD DEx Reports - College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences. 28.
https://digitalcommons.law.wne.edu/otd/28
