Presenter
Emily Lieberman; Sara Brouillard; Meghan Dinsmore; Carlos Deus
Document Type
Poster
Publication Date
2026
Abstract
Individuals with a spinal cord injury (SCI) experience challenges in their ability to participate in meaningful activities. OT researchers investigate interventions that will provide the best care to these individuals, but there is a lack of information on the effects of community-based interventions on their return to work or school. This scoping review aimed to explore the effects of community-based interventions on return to work or school in adults with SCI. A total of 8 articles were analyzed, and the results indicate that community-based interventions that utilize client-centered care, assistive technology, and contextual and client factors can increase positive RTW outcomes. Future research should aim to improve the generalizability and explore the effects on return to school.
Faculty Mentor
Monique Dawes, O.T.D., OTR/L, CPAM
Academic Discipline
College of Health & Wellness
Repository Citation
Lieberman, Emily; Brouillard, Sara; Dinsmore, Meghan; and Deus, Carlos, "Return to occupations for individuals with SCI" (2026). Student Research Design & Innovation Symposium. 366.
https://scholarsarchive.jwu.edu/innov_symposium/366
