Amanda Gault, OTD, OTR/L, CPAM

Dr. Gault has been an occupational therapist for nine years and is currently a full-time assistant professor. Over the last eight years, she has worked as an OT practitioner at level-one trauma and ABA-verified burn center specializing in acute and inpatient rehabilitation for burn care and management, as well as prosthetic and amputee training. As a professor, Dr. Gault has instructed students on the biomechanical principles necessary for effective treatment of the burn population. The author’s clinical background and teaching experiences have led to extensive knowledge of occupational therapy’s role in burn rehabilitation.

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Occupational Therapy's Role in Rehabilitation after Burn Injury


1 Hours Instructional Level: Beginner
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Almost 500,000 clients with burn injuries are being treated in medical facilities across the United States at any point in time (American Burn Association, 2016). Secondary effects of burn injury can include scarring, contracture, and loss of joint mobility with a prevalence of 38-54% of clients being discharged with contractures (Oosterwijk et al. 2017). This, in turn, leads to decreased functioning in everyday occupations (Ozelie, 2021). Ghalayini et al....