Date of Award
8-7-2025
Document Type
Capstone
Degree Name
Doctor of Occupational Therapy (OTD)
Department
Occupational Therapy
First Advisor
Natalie Perkins
Second Advisor
Divya Desai
Third Advisor
Megan Asher
Abstract
Key Barriers: Lower Socioeconomic Status (LSES), low health literacy, and lack of culturally appropriate diabetes care hinder effective self-management. Gap in Services: Occupational therapy is underutilized in chronic disease care, with unmet needs in addressing diabetes-related depression, physical rehabilitation, and health education. Purpose: Equip occupational therapy students and early-career practitioners to address gaps in diabetes care using evidence-based, client-centered approaches.
Recommended Citation
Magallon, Benjamin Angel, "Advancing the Role of Occupational Therapy in Diabetes Self-Management: A Community-Focused Approach in Stockton" (2025). Occupational Therapy Student Capstones. 74.
https://scholarlycommons.pacific.edu/ot-capstones/74
