Date of Award
2009
Document Type
Scholarly Project
Degree Name
Master of Occupational Therapy (MOT)
Department
Occupational Therapy
First Advisor
Sonia Zimmerman
Keywords
Guillain-Barre Syndrome
Abstract
Guillain-Barre syndrome (GBS) is a rare polyneuropathy that affects 2,720 people per year in the United States (NIH, The National Women’s Health Centre, 2004). Guillain-Barre syndrome has a rapid onset that causes the patient to lose sensation and muscle strength within 48-72 hours. This project provides a resource for occupational therapists treating Guillain-Barre Syndrome (GBS) to access information regarding the etiology, incidence/prognosis, assessments, and course of medical treatment. The Occupational Adaptation model serves as a foundation for treatment of the product-a guide for occupational therapy intervention. Interventions are organized to be compatible with the Occupational Therapy Practice Framework (American Occupational Therapy Association, 2008). The guide focuses on occupational therapy assessment and intervention methods appropriate to each of the three phases of recovery. Sample patient/caregiver education material is also provided to assist patients and caregivers in understanding the illness. Recommendations for further enhancement of the guide are included.
Recommended Citation
Hewitt, Kelsey and White, Stephanie, "An Occupational Therapists' Guide to Guillain-Barré Syndrome" (2009). Occupational Therapy Capstones. 88.
https://commons.und.edu/ot-grad/88