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Submission Date

8-2-2024

Document Type

Entry Level Capstone

Degree Name

Doctor of Occupational Therapy (OTD)

First Mentor

Kim Rose, OTD, OTR/L

Abstract

The aim of this study involved researching the role of occupational therapy in the transition into motherhood. The Scale of Occupational Disruption (SOD) was used to gather data about which occupations were the most and least disrupted, as reported by the research participants. Participants were recruited to complete the SOD anonymously through RedCap and were recruited through social media platforms and mom groups. In total, 142 participants participated in the study. Of the total 142 recruited participants, 117 completed the SOD in its entirety, and their data was able to be used for this study. The participants had a mean age of 30.5 years old. The three most reported disrupted occupations included the ability to participate in hobbies, community activities, and time spent with others. The 3 least reported disrupted occupations included the ability to engage in school work, ability to engage in spiritual or religious activities, and lastly to engage in work or earn income. After the data was collected, I added literature and support to advocate for the role of occupational therapy in postpartum care.

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