https://prezi.com/i5o6avfm_q6w/ot-emerging-area-veterans/ AOTA stated that working with veterans is an emerging niche for occupational therapy due to the number of service men and women returning from war. However, I found a presentation that gives a good history of how previous wars have contributed to the beginning of occupational therapy services (which we have previously learned about). During my time at the VA, I found it difficulty to find research that directly related OT to physical disabilities in veterans. Many research articles focused on mental health. I think that learning and applying knowledge about veterans and their mental health is important, but it would be nice to have research regarding orthopedic treatment of veterans vs civilian populations.
started by courtneyb22 on 12 Nov 17
AOTA stated that working with veterans is an emerging niche for occupational therapy due to the number of service men and women returning from war. However, I found a presentation that gives a good history of how previous wars have contributed to the beginning of occupational therapy services (which we have previously learned about). During my time at the VA, I found it difficulty to find research that directly related OT to physical disabilities in veterans. Many research articles focused on mental health. I think that learning and applying knowledge about veterans and their mental health is important, but it would be nice to have research regarding orthopedic treatment of veterans vs civilian populations.