The potential role of occupational therapy in the treatment of avoidant/restrictive food intake disorder.

ABSTRACT: Most individuals with avoidant/restrictive food intake disorder (ARFID) never receive treatment, and treatment needs far exceed the current capacity of mental health services. Occupational therapy (OT) focuses on enhancing function in daily activities, including eating and feeding. Given OT's rich history in mental health and pediatric feeding disorder treatment, we spotlight the potential role of OT in ARFID treatment, current knowledge, and opportunities for future research. Through a preliminary exploratory inquiry involving a review of current literature and clinical practice, we investigated OT's current involvement, knowledge, and interprofessional collaborative practice gaps in ARFID treatment. While many occupational therapy practitioners (OTPs) engage in ARFID treatment, intervent

SUBMITTER: Willman R 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11401961 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature