Welcome to our portfolio!
This portfolio aims to showcase the vast information that exists about combat related issues, as well as the unique role that Occupational Therapy (OT) can play. Each main heading to the left has sub-tabs, which can be seen if you hover over the main heading.
In The Issue, we will provide general information about combat as well as statistics that can be useful in determining the specific problems that are faced. We also divide the larger issue into the more specific areas of PTSD and TBI and examine their significance. Finally, we begin to examine OT's unique role with these issues. Our executive summary synthesizes the issue and the conclusions we have arrived at.
In Policies, we take a closer look at both federal and local policies that affect combat issues. There is a growing need to support federal funding of healthcare services such as VA hospitals. In addition, more local policies should be implemented in each state to listen and put into action various healthcare needs of Veterans.
In Practices, we examine Occupational Therapy's unique role with helping veterans returning from combat and delve into the specific treatment of PTSD and TBI. We also include information on how professionals in other areas contribute their services.
In Perspectives, we generated a profile of a hypothetical family to show the myriad of ways individuals and communities are affected by combat-related stresses.
In Position, we describe our stance on combat-related issues such as PTSD and compare it to the statements of the American Occupational Therapy Association.
We hope that this portfolio is helpful in bringing to light many aspects that are not commonly known about this complex issue. As you will see from that statistics and information gathered here, OTs have a special responsibility in recognizing the complexity of combat-related injuries and in their treatment.
Group Members:
Lauren Kempiners
Katelyn Kiermaier
Esther Kim
Christine Kim
Nikolas Koscielniak
Anne Kramlinger
Janelle Kuan
In The Issue, we will provide general information about combat as well as statistics that can be useful in determining the specific problems that are faced. We also divide the larger issue into the more specific areas of PTSD and TBI and examine their significance. Finally, we begin to examine OT's unique role with these issues. Our executive summary synthesizes the issue and the conclusions we have arrived at.
In Policies, we take a closer look at both federal and local policies that affect combat issues. There is a growing need to support federal funding of healthcare services such as VA hospitals. In addition, more local policies should be implemented in each state to listen and put into action various healthcare needs of Veterans.
In Practices, we examine Occupational Therapy's unique role with helping veterans returning from combat and delve into the specific treatment of PTSD and TBI. We also include information on how professionals in other areas contribute their services.
In Perspectives, we generated a profile of a hypothetical family to show the myriad of ways individuals and communities are affected by combat-related stresses.
In Position, we describe our stance on combat-related issues such as PTSD and compare it to the statements of the American Occupational Therapy Association.
We hope that this portfolio is helpful in bringing to light many aspects that are not commonly known about this complex issue. As you will see from that statistics and information gathered here, OTs have a special responsibility in recognizing the complexity of combat-related injuries and in their treatment.
Group Members:
Lauren Kempiners
Katelyn Kiermaier
Esther Kim
Christine Kim
Nikolas Koscielniak
Anne Kramlinger
Janelle Kuan