Open AccessA Comparison of Activity Participation between Children with and without Asthma
Author(s) -
Jacqueline Jezioro,
Sharon A. Gutman,
Stephanie LovinskyDesir,
Virginia Rauh,
Frederica P. Perera,
Rachel L. Miller
Publication year - 2021
Publication title -
the open journal of occupational therapy
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
ISSN - 2168-6408
DOI - 10.15453/2168-6408.1813
Subject(s) - asthma , occupational therapy , medicine , psychological intervention , intervention (counseling) , checklist , physical therapy , quality of life (healthcare) , occupational asthma , obesity , family medicine , clinical psychology , psychology , psychiatry , nursing , cognitive psychology
Asthma affects approximately 6 million children in the United States and can greatly impact quality of life and occupational engagement. Although occupational therapists are well-equipped to address participation limitations, insufficient evidence exists to support the role of occupational therapists in asthma treatment.