Asthma is one of the most common chronic diseases among children. It affects one in twelve children in the US, and disproportionately affects poor and minority children. Asthma great impacts a child’s health and well-being, yet there is a lack of research on how asthma affects occupational participation. Occupational therapy (OT) has a unique lens in which to investigate this. We have conducted a scoping review to assess the assess the extent of the literature on the effects of pediatric asthma on the occupational participation in the domains of ADLs, IADLs, rest and sleep, education, play, leisure, and social participation. 

Background

  • Asthma is a chronic condition impacting millions of children in the US, with widespread effects on health and well-being.
  • However, there is a lack of evidence on how asthma affects occupational participation

Objective

  • The purpose of this study is to assess the extent of the literature on the effects of pediatric asthma on occupational participation in the domains of ADLs, IADLs, rest and sleep, education, play, leisure, and social participation

Methods

  • We conducted a scoping review in 6 databases.
  • 3,444 studies were screened
  • 10 studies were included

Manuscript In Preparation


See handout for AOTA 2023 Poster 4-318 :
Asthma & Occupational Participation: A Scoping Review

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See Poster for AOTA 2023 Poster 4-318:
Asthma & Occupational Participation: A Scoping Review

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