Muscular Dystrophy and Quality of Life: A Critically Appraised Topic

Authors

Raegan Avrit MOT/S, University of Tennessee Health Science Center
Courtney Aycock MOT/S, University of Tennessee Health Science Center
Keelie Johnson MOT/S, University of Tennessee Health Science Center
Lindsay Lampkin MOT/S, University of Tennessee Health Science Center
Cassady Ozanich MOT/S, University of Tennessee Health Science Center

Faculty Advisor

Anita Witt Mitchell, PhD, OTR, FAOTA

Community Practitioner

Heather Clabo, OTR/L, BCP, C/NDT

DOI

10.21007/chp.mot2.2022.0020

Document Type

Poster

Publication Date

Spring 3-27-2022

Abstract

Muscular dystrophy causes progressive muscle disease that affects both children and their families. This poster describes a critical appraisal and synthesis of the literature describing factors affecting quality of life for children with MD. Identification of these factors can help professionals educate and support individuals and their families.

Comments

The accompanying presentation for this poster can be viewed here:

Muscular Dystrophy and Quality of Life: A Critically Appraised Topic

Recommended Citation

Avrit, Raegan MOT/S; Aycock, Courtney MOT/S; Johnson, Keelie MOT/S; Lampkin, Lindsay MOT/S; and Ozanich, Cassady MOT/S , "Muscular Dystrophy and Quality of Life: A Critically Appraised Topic" (2022). Master of Occupational Therapy Student Critically Appraised Topics. Paper 22. http://dx.doi.org/10.21007/chp.mot2.2022.0020.
https://dc.uthsc.edu/mot2/22