Bridging The Gap: Occupational Therapy In Cystic Fibrosis

Course overview

Individuals with cystic fibrosis (CF) may experience challenges that limit participation in meaningful occupations throughout the lifespan. These barriers highlight the need for the holistic and client-centered care that occupational therapy (OT) can offer to support the quality of life across the lifespan. Within the hour of the session, participants will examine deficits and limitations in development, physical health, cognition, psychosocial health and motivation, and nutrition during pediatrics, adulthood, and in palliative care. This evidence-based session will prepare participants to advocate for the integration of OT services to improve the quality of life of individuals with CF.