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Occupational problems in orphaned, institutionalized and adopted children.

Authors

  • Ana Muñoz Mera Universidad de Extremadura
  • Sabina Barrios Fernández Universidad de Extremadura
Vol. 19 No. 2 (2019): Diciembre
https://doi.org/10.5354/0719-5346.2019.54275

Abstract

Aim: examining the current state of knowledge about the problems in sensory processing in orphaned, institutionalized and adopted children. Methods: a review in the SCOPUS database and in the PubMed search engine was conducted. Results: 12 studies met the inclusion-exclusion criteria. 7 illustrated health problems and occupational dysfunctions of children residing in institutions. The other 5 examined problems in adopted children. Conclusions: to our best knowledge, institutionalized, orphaned and adopted children should present problems related to sensory integration.

Keywords:

Orphaned child, adopted child, sensation, Psychomotor Performance.

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Muñoz Mera, A., & Barrios Fernández, S. (2019). Occupational problems in orphaned, institutionalized and adopted children. Revista Chilena De Terapia Ocupacional, 19(2), 95–104. https://doi.org/10.5354/0719-5346.2019.54275
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Revista Chilena de Terapia Ocupacional
Facultad de Medicina
Universidad de Chile
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