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Psychological Rehabilitation of COVID-19
Published in Wenguang Xia, Xiaolin Huang, Rehabilitation from COVID-19, 2021
Occupational therapy is a patient-centered therapy that promotes patients’ health and improves their happiness through occupational activities, allowing them to participate in daily life activities to support and help them return to their families and society. Gradually help patients to improve self-confidence and reduce the sense of self-defeat and powerlessness. Simultaneously, occupational activities can improve cognitive impairment, help patients improve cognitive ability, increase knowledge and skills, improve self-life ability, and enhance self-awareness and problem-solving ability. Therefore, occupational therapy can be used to improve the self-care ability of injured and disabled patients and treat mental illnesses. Design the occupational therapy activities that can produce a pleasant effect and divert attention to achieve the purpose of adjusting mood and relieving pressure. Individualized occupational therapy programs can be formulated according to personal hobbies, work, and family environment to promote physical and mental health.
Determining the key issues for occupational adaptation
Published in Sue Parkinson, Rob Brooks, A Guide to the Formulation of Plans and Goals in Occupational Therapy, 2020
Occupational therapy promotes health and well-being through occupation (World Federation of Occupational Therapists 2012), but what exactly is an occupational issue? Simply put, occupations refer to everyday tasks undertaken as part of an individual’s lifestyle (Golledge 1998), however, there is no consensus on a universal definition of occupation (Leclair 2010). Instead, a multi-layering of related explanations is required to obtain a rich understanding of this vital endeavour. It has been referred to as goal-directed doing (Gray 1997) or what people do when they occupy themselves by ‘looking after themselves (self-care), enjoying life (leisure), and contributing to the social and economic fabric of their communities’ (productivity) (Canadian Association of Occupational Therapists [CAOT] 2017). The concepts of self-care, leisure, and productivity occur repeatedly under different guises and have been referred to as activities of daily living, play, and work (Taylor and Kielhofner [posthumous] 2017) as well as self-maintenance, relaxation/entertainment/creativity/celebration, and productive pursuits (Christiansen et al. 2005).
Occupational therapy: current approaches
Published in Anna L. Barnett, Elisabeth L. Hill, Understanding Motor Behaviour in Developmental Coordination Disorder, 2019
Sylvia Rodger, Ann Kennedy-Behr
While there may be exceptions, typically an occupational therapy encounter will begin with a suggestion from a friend, teacher, or formal referral from a doctor or other allied health practitioner that a child might benefit from seeing an occupational therapist. Initially the therapist will discuss the referring concern with the parent or guardian who is typically the person who will make contact with the service system. This allows the therapist to ensure that the referral is appropriate (that they are the right person to manage the concern) and the parent or the client in the case of adults understands what will ensue and what to expect. If the referral is not appropriate, suggestions will be made as to where else the person might go. If it is, an initial appointment will be made.
“After Hello”: Exploring Strategies Used by Occupational Therapists Working in Mental Health Settings to Initiate Positive Therapeutic Relationships With Service Users
Published in Occupational Therapy in Mental Health, 2022
Mary Evatt, Justin Newton Scanlan
Much of the research pertaining to the therapeutic relationship stems from psychology within the context of psychotherapy (Denhov & Topor, 2012; Martin, 2000; Taylor 2008, 2020). Martin (2000) noted that the theoretical definitions of the therapeutic alliance in psychology includes the elements of an effective bond, collaboration and agreed goals. Though occupational therapy definitions share these concepts occupational therapy practice differs from psychology in that it involves doing things with a client or facilitating a client to do something as opposed to talking (Peloquin, 2009). Thus, occupational therapy authors have sought to define the therapeutic relationship in the light of facilitating occupational engagement. This has led to the development of occupational therapies’ rich understanding of therapeutic use of self.
Student characteristics associated with dominant approaches to studying: Comparing a national and an international sample
Published in Scandinavian Journal of Occupational Therapy, 2022
Mikkel M. Thørrisen, Gry Mørk, Lene A. Åsli, Astrid Gramstad, Linda Stigen, Trine A. Magne, Tove Carstensen, Susanne G. Johnson, Ted Brown, Hua B. Lim, Kenneth N. K. Fong, Tore Bonsaksen
As study approaches are generally assumed to influence academic performance, more knowledge about factors associated with their use may elicit a better understanding of students undergoing occupational therapy education. Further, as previous studies of occupational therapy students have focused on factors associated with each of the study approaches [37,39], studies examining a set of variables in relation to the three study approaches as concurrent outcomes may elaborate on the insights derived from previous studies. One may argue that strategic and deep study approaches are particularly important for students in multifaceted and complex fields such as occupational therapy. The occupational therapy process involves identifying client concerns, needs and goals, evaluating occupational performance limitations and assets, and designing, implementing and evaluating interventions [50]. Moreover, the occupational therapy student must learn to understand and apply theoretical knowledge [51], and integrate this knowledge base with personal and professional experience [52]. More knowledge about the factors of importance for successful studying may translate into a positive development for the future of professional practice.
Occupational therapy rehabilitation for sarcoma patients following limb salvage surgery: a scoping review
Published in Disability and Rehabilitation, 2021
With the development of sub-specialities in therapies, including sarcoma services, there is growing interest in the evidence for the rehabilitation of patients following limb salvage surgery and occupational therapists play a key role in this. “Occupational therapy aims to improve or maintain function in work, leisure, self-care, domestic activities, social roles and psychological status” [16,p.435]. A preliminary search of the literature for “occupational therapy rehabilitation following limb salvage surgery for sarcoma” identified a lack of evidence. Davis [17], identified that few studies had reported functional outcomes for patients after limb salvage surgery for soft tissue sarcomas. Most available literature focused on impairments such as strength and range of movement rather than activities of daily living, self-care and mobility with little acknowledgment of participation restrictions [17,18]. More recently rehabilitation for sarcoma patients has gained recognition through guidelines for cancer services and health professionals.