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presented by Jessica Sparrow, OTD, OTR/L, BCP
Financial— Jessica Sparrow receives compensation from MedBridge for the production of this course. There are no other relevant financial relationships. Nonfinancial— No relevant nonfinancial relationship exists.
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Children diagnosed with leukemia as well as those who receive a stem cell transplant may experience functional impairments as a result of diagnosis and treatment that may be amenable to occupational therapy interventions. The purpose and main objective of this course is to provide information and evidence-based recommendations to assist occupational therapy practitioners in effectively providing occupation therapy services to these unique populations.
Jessica Sparrow, OTD, OTR/L, BCP
Jessica Sparrow has been an occupational therapist at St. Jude Children's Research Hospital for 10 years and has been in the lead therapist position there for 6 years. During this time, a focus of her clinical services has been devoted almost exclusively to children with functional deficits and related limitations in occupational performance due to…
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1. The Role of Occupational Therapy in Pediatric Oncology
This chapter provides a brief overview of the current state of rehabilitation and occupational therapy services in oncology. Additionally, this chapter provides an introduction to the role of OT throughout the continuum of pediatric oncology care.
2. Childhood Leukemia and the Role of Occupational Therapy
This chapter provides an overview of the basic epidemiology, medical management, and resulting impairments in function for children with leukemia. Additionally, an evidenced-based overview of occupational therapy assessments and interventions specific to this population will be provided.
3. Pediatric Stem Cell Transplant and the Role of Occupational Therapy
This chapter provides an overview of the basic epidemiology, medical management and resulting impairments in function for children who receive a stem cell transplant. Additionally an evidenced based overview of occupational therapy assessments and inteventions specific to this population will be provided.
4. Reaching their Goals: Motivating Children with Cancer During Treatment
This chapter will provide tips for increasing adherence and motivation when working with the oncology population in the inpatient setting and discuss equipment recommendations, programing recommendations, incentive programs, etc. The chapter will conclude with a summary of the strategies and recommendations provided in the interview, as well as resources helpful to the OT providing services to a child with cancer.
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