Sex trafficking and occupational therapy: A scoping review
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Summary
This summary is machine-generated.Occupational therapy aids sex trafficking survivors by enhancing daily living skills and social reintegration through trauma-informed care. Further research is needed to expand global evidence and systemic integration for improved recovery and advocacy.
Area Of Science
- Occupational therapy
- Trauma-informed care
- Social reintegration
Background
- Sex trafficking survivors face complex trauma impacting daily life and recovery.
- Occupational therapy's role in supporting survivors is crucial but underexplored.
- Restoring participation in everyday activities is key to survivor recovery.
Purpose Of The Study
- To map occupational therapy's role in supporting sex trafficking survivors.
- Identify intervention strategies, outcomes, and knowledge gaps.
- Understand the profession's contribution to survivor recovery and advocacy.
Main Methods
- Scoping review following Arksey and O'Malley's framework.
- PRISMA-ScR reporting guidelines and comprehensive search strategy.
- Thematic analysis of 16 identified studies, organized by Bronfenbrenner's Social Ecological Model.
Main Results
- Occupational therapy interventions utilize trauma-informed, client-centered approaches.
- Focus on enhancing occupational engagement, skill development, and executive functioning.
- Need for enhanced interdisciplinary collaboration, education, and advocacy at systemic levels.
Conclusions
- Occupational therapy shows emerging contributions to sex trafficking survivor recovery and advocacy.
- Future research should focus on cross-cultural evidence and strengthening systemic integration.
- Promoting inclusive, interdisciplinary approaches is vital for survivor support.
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