Olfaction in health & disease.
The significance of olfaction is frequently overlooked by health professionals. The purpose of this presentation is to briefly review the neurophysiology of olfaction, survey the relevant research, and present specific implications for occupational therapists working in both physical disabilities and psychiatric settings.
D000328:Adult; D000818:Animals; D001519:Behavior; D001522:Behavior, Animal; D002648:Child; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007231:Infant, Newborn; D008032:Limbic System / Q000033:anatomy & histology; D008297:Male; D009788:Occupational Therapy; D009830:Olfactory Bulb / Q000033:anatomy & histology; D009832:Olfactory Nerve / Q000033:anatomy & histology; D009833:Olfactory Pathways / Q000033:anatomy & histology; D012903:Smell / Q000502:physiology