Document Type
Review
Abstract
An option for individuals diagnosed with end-stage heart failure is to receive a ventricular assist device (VAD). In 2006, Shepherd and Wilding produced an article regarding occupational therapy’s role during the VAD process as they anticipated a growing need for this area of practice. Since that time, there continues to be a lack of supporting literature on occupational therapy’s important role with this population. Therefore, the purpose of this article is to explain an occupational therapist’s contribution on the VAD team, offer opportunities and interventions for enhancing quality of life for this unique population, and discuss an innovative travel protocol implemented at Morristown Medical Center.
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Recommended Citation
Chandra, Natasha and Suplicki, Linda
(2020)
"Occupational Therapy’s Role with Ventricular Assist Devices and the Promotion of Travel Protocols,"
The VAD Journal: Vol. 6(1)
:e2020617
DOI: https://doi.org/10.11589/vad/e2020617
Available at:
https://digitalcommons.library.tmc.edu/vad/vol6/iss1/7
First Page
e2020617