
The Opportunity for Occupational Therapy in Pediatric Disaster Recovery 2022 Diamond Rashad; Susan Zapf; Sandra Groger PMID: 35727640DOI: https://doi.org/10.5014/ajot.2022.48454 Access Resources Journal ArticleEN Ask aRCie About This Resource About This article describes how natural disasters affect children and their daily activities. It highlights the role of pediatric occupational therapy in helping kids recover from disaster-related stress and trauma. The piece emphasizes the importance of trauma-informed care to restore normalcy for affected children. It also calls for more research on this topic to better understand how therapists can support disaster recovery efforts effectively. Overall, it shows that occupational therapy can play a crucial part in helping children heal after experiencing a natural disaster. Tags Focus Area: Natural Disasters Keywords: Child; Disaster Planning; Disasters; Pediatrics; Stress, Psychological; Occupational Therapy Emergency Management Stage: Recovery Audience: Physicians Format: Journal Article Media Type: Website Institutions: Rocky Mountain University Institution Type: Academic Language: English Bundles: Disaster Research Literature Review More like this The Opportunity for Occupational Therapy in Pediatric Disaster Recovery 2022 · Rocky Mountain University Delayed Disaster Impacts on Academic Performance of Primary School Children 2019 · University of Melbourne, Victorian Department of Education and Training, Swinburne University of Technology, University of New South Wales Evacuation of a Neonatal Intensive Care Unit in a Disaster: Lessons from Hurricane Sandy 2014 · New York University The information provided on this website is for educational purposes only. It does not substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition. Access Resources Journal ArticleEN Ask aRCie About This Resource

The Opportunity for Occupational Therapy in Pediatric Disaster Recovery

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Diamond Rashad; Susan Zapf; Sandra Groger

PMID: 35727640DOI: https://doi.org/10.5014/ajot.2022.48454

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This article describes how natural disasters affect children and their daily activities. It highlights the role of pediatric occupational therapy in helping kids recover from disaster-related stress and trauma. The piece emphasizes the importance of trauma-informed care to restore normalcy for affected children. It also calls for more research on this topic to better understand how therapists can support disaster recovery efforts effectively. Overall, it shows that occupational therapy can play a crucial part in helping children heal after experiencing a natural disaster.

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