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FARAH AZAM OCCUPATIONAL THERAPIST FAUJI FOUNDATION HOSPITAL
Occupational Therapy
Goal directed activity that promote independence in function
OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY
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SIGNIFICANCE“Occupational therapy helps survivors of intellectually, physically, or emotionally disabling conditions to achieve independence and enjoy life to fullest”
WHO DO OCCUPATIONAL THERAPISTS WORK WITH?
Children
Adolescents
Adults
Seniors
WHAT OT PRACTITIONER DO• Assess existing performance• Set therapeutic goals• Develop a plan• Implement interventionTo enable a client better function
in his or her own world
TAKE A MOMENT TO THINK SOME OF THE THINGS (OCCUPATIONS) YOU HAVE DONE TODAY TO ATTEND THIS CONFERENCE….• Have you had a shower, • Had breakfast with family
HOW WOULD YOU…
You have rigidity in your muscles?
You had poor balance?
You couldn’t reach your arms up to your hair?
HAVE A SHOWER IF…
HOW WOULD YOU… HAVE YOUR BREAKFAST IF
You couldn’t hold a spoon/fork?
You take long time to finish your meal?
You just couldn’t cope with getting out of bed?
OCCUPATIONAL THERAPISTS …have the knowledge and
the skills to help people overcome these and other barriers they may face in doing their everyday occupations!
ACTIVITIES OF DAILY LIVING(ADL’S)
BASIC ADL’SSelf careFeedingGroomingDressingBathingPersonal hygieneToileting
INSTRUMENTAL ADL’SInteraction with physical environmentPutting things away & getting things out of the closetTelephoningWritten communicationFinancial managementUsing public/private transportation Leisure activitiesHome management
HOME MODIFICATION AND SAFETY MANAGEMENT• Shower chair• Non-slip bath mat• Even floor.• Non-slip polishes • Grab rails e.g. bath, toilet, steps.• Plan but flexible routine will help to conserve energy.• Non-iron and dip-dry fabrics
CONTINUES……
WHEELCHAIRWHEEL CHAIR SELECTION, MODIFICATIONS & MANEURIBILITY
USE OF ADAPTIVE EQUIPMENT AND ASSISTIVE DEVICES
Bathing aidsTyping aidFine motor skill trainingFeeding training
Feeding Aids:
Padded /light weight cutlery Plate guardsNon slip matsWeighted braceletsMugs & cups with two enlarged handles
DRESSING:
Aids: •Elastic laces•Shoe horn•Slipper – socks
ACTIVITIES USED BY OCCUPATIONAL THERAPISTPurposeful activities( activities that are
meaningful) to help client regain skills
Preparatory activities include therapeutic exercise, strengthening, stretching to help client get ready for purposeful activity
Contrived activities to help stimulate actual activity e.g tying doll shoes before trying to lace own shoe
Occupation centred activities eg preparing lunch at own home
DO OCCUPATIONAL THERAPIST HELP PEOPLE GET JOBS ?
Although term occupation commonly refers to jobs in which individual get paid, it also encompasses many things which people do that are meaningful to them . OT practitioner help client engage in occupations
e.g being a mother is an occupation for many clients. which require certain tasks eg meal preparation, which may be necessary for someone but a chore for another
OT analyze clients occupation so that they return to those that are of value
SUPPORT FOR THE PATIENT AND HIS FAMILY•Reassure •Therapist should help the family to be realistic in their expectations.•The family should not expect the patient to perform activities beyond his capacity, but emphasize those he can do.
HospitalsSchools/Special schoolsMental Health FacilitiesArmed forcesOld HomesPrivate Clinics
Rehabilitation CentersCommunity Health CentersInsurance CompaniesClient HomesClient Work Places
WHERE DO OCCUPATIONAL THERAPISTS WORK?
REFERENCES• THE PRACTICE OF OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY• An introduction to the treatment of Physical
Dysfunction (II EDITION-ANN TURNER)• Introduction to occupational therapy Elsevier Third
edition• WILLARD AND SPACKMAN’S OCCUPATIONAL
THERAPY (XI EDITION)