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Occupational Therapy for Improving Occupational Performance in COPD Patients: A Scoping Review
Summary
Occupational therapy may improve daily activities for individuals with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). Further research is needed to confirm its role in COPD pulmonary rehabilitation and enhance patient outcomes.
Area of Science:
- Pulmonary Rehabilitation
- Occupational Therapy
- Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)
Background:
- Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) significantly impacts daily life activities.
- Maintaining activities of daily living is a key treatment goal for COPD patients.
- The specific role of occupational therapy in COPD pulmonary rehabilitation is not well-defined.
Purpose of the Study:
- To determine the contribution of occupational therapy interventions within pulmonary rehabilitation.
- To assess the impact of occupational therapy on the occupational performance of COPD patients.
Main Methods:
- A scoping review methodology was employed.
- Articles were selected based on their focus on occupational therapy in pulmonary rehabilitation for COPD.
- Four major databases were systematically searched.
Main Results:
- Seven out of nine reviewed studies indicated significant improvements in occupational performance.
- Two studies did not find a significant difference in occupational performance between groups.
- Occupational therapy interventions showed a potential positive impact on COPD patient function.
Conclusions:
- Occupational therapy in pulmonary rehabilitation appears beneficial for improving occupational performance in COPD patients.
- Further research is essential to solidify the evidence base for occupational therapy's role in COPD management.
- Developing targeted research will support the integration of occupational therapy into comprehensive COPD care.
Keywords:
Canadian occupational Performance modelMaladie pulmonairePulmonary diseasePulmonary rehabilitationmodèle canadien du rendement occupationnelréhabilitation pulmonaireMore Related Videos
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