The Role of Occupational Therapy in the Care of Informal Care Partners of People Living with Dementia: A Concept Analysis

The role of OT with informal caregivers of PwD is to identify barriers to participation and challenges to effective occupational performance, and to implement interventions to enable participation and enhance performance. By addressing the care partner dyad, better OT services can be provided.

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Alzheimer s & Dementia
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2025-12-01
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https://doi.org/10.1002/alz70858_101684
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Occupational Therapy Practice and Research
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The Role of Occupational Therapy in the Care of Informal Care Partners of People Living with Dementia: A Concept Analysis

Steven Gerardi, Elizabeth DeLuca‐Berg, Ashley M Taylor
Alzheimer s & Dementia
Occupational Therapy Practice and Research
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The Role of Occupational Therapy in the Care of Informal Care Partners of People Living with Dementia: A Concept Analysis

Steven Gerardi, Elizabeth DeLuca‐Berg, Ashley M Taylor
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Abstract

The role of OT with informal caregivers of PwD is to identify barriers to participation and challenges to effective occupational performance, and to implement interventions to enable participation and enhance performance. By addressing the care partner dyad, better OT services can be provided.

Alzheimer s & DementiaVol. 21(S4)
University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences (US)
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Occupational Therapy Practice and Research
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