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Creation Date
2024
Major
Occupational Science
Department
Occupational Science and Occupational Therapy
Degree
Undergraduate
Mentor
Susan Skees Hermes
Mentor Department
Occupational Science and Occupational Therapy
Abstract
International adoption emerged as a critical need when wars created an impact on every family living in war-torn nations. Orphans of many international countries are institutionalized causing medical concerns in the area of mental health when they become adopted and deinstitutionalized. The research on family dynamics and health literacy along with the mental health disparities are aspects of the United States healthcare system that have not been well developed. To better understand these disparities and close the gap of healthcare for internationally adopted children, health risk appraisals and primary preventions should be investigated. Occupational therapists have the skill and education on occupational disruption and deprivation to provide valuable evidence and reasoning to this investigation. Increasing funding, research and education around the healthcare of these individuals would improve the overall functioning of the United States healthcare system in regard to cost, quality, and accessibility.
