I am pleased to say that finally there is some published research out there which is specific to the role of OT in managing hoarding, which I carried out with colleagues. Although there are still many other areas to explore, it hopefully represent a starting point in establishing how occupational therapy can best support those affected by hoarding issues.
Here's the reference;
Here's the reference;
Dissanayake, S., Barnard, E.,
& Willis, S. (2017): “The
emerging role of Occupational Therapists in the assessment and treatment of
compulsive hoarding: An exploratory study”. New Zealand Journal of Occupational Therapy, 64 (2) 22-30.
