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Occupational Therapists
Occupational Therapists help people of all ages who have physical, mental or social problems to adapt to any aspect of their life in order to lead more productive, independent and meaningful lives. Problems may have been from birth, caused by injury, illness, disability or ageing.
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conducting educational programmes for the patient and his family as a preventive measure against complications and disability as well as optimal maintenance of the patient’s ability to function
submitting a report on the evaluation, treatment plan and progress of the patient to medical officers and other relevant parties
operating a daily centre for patients experiencing physical and psychosocial problems including monitoring and maintenance of their ability to function
enhancing knowledge and coordinating work performance
managing a support group for patients to share their problems
performing related tasks
designing and making orthotic devices / splints to support the patient’s ability to function
gning and making pressure garments for treatment of scars / keloids, oedema, etc.
uraging patients to take part in leisure activities and appropriate sports
encouraging the patient to be independent in daily activities including in his mobility, personal care and spiritual activities
assessing the condition/injury of the patient and disability affecting his functions
iding psychological support to motivate the patient
conducting training in social skills to improve the patient’s ability to interact with the community
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