Essay On Occupational Therapy
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Perspectives on Occupational Therapy Rehabilitation Settings for the Elderly In an ever-changing society, occupational therapy (OT) is becoming more popular among people of all ages. Sturkenboom et al. (2012) explains that OT aims to optimize a person’s functional performance and achieve a more independent lifestyle during everyday activities. The services occupational therapists typically offer is a personalized treatment plan to improve a person's ability to perform daily activities while maintaining an independent lifestyle. This paper will examine multiple perspectives on the subject of the growing elderly population and the role rehabilitation can have on their lives. The multiple perspectives presented will determine if the elderly should rehabilitate back into their own homes or remain in a group setting to receive care following various types of illnesses or injuries. Literature Review Illness and Injury Occupational therapy is a profession that is concerned with promoting the health and well-being with people of all ages. Health and well-being is usually a major issue concerning the elderly. The following paragraphs will provide examples of how occupational therapy (OT) can help rehabilitate the elderly after certain illnesses and injuries and provide information on the different settings for rehabilitation. Mackenzie, Clemson, and Roberts (2013) discuss how falls among the elderly can be life threatening, but intervention from an occupational therapist before a fall happens can save the hospitals time and save the elderly from becoming injured. Mackenzie, Clemson, and Roberts state that “falls are the leading cause of accidental injury or death among the older population”(p.60). To solve this problem they be... ... middle of paper ... ...erly or the caregiver which perspective is better, it all depends on the individual. If the elderly in question feels comfortable and are able to live independently and benefit from the use of an at home occupational therapist, then the majority of the research shows this is the best option. Living at home will increase the likelihood of successful activities, improve self-esteem, and regaining independence. However, a group setting may be beneficial if the elderly in question cannot self-groom, or has a greater chance of accidental falling. The elderly in group setting are more likely to get support from those around them going through the same illnesses and injuries, group activities, and elderly supervision. Most group settings have an occupational therapist at the facility and that can be beneficial to the elderly so they get the support they need faster.
In this essay, the author
- Explains that occupational therapy (ot) is becoming more popular among people of all ages. the paper will examine multiple perspectives on the subject of the growing elderly population and the role rehabilitation can have on their lives.
- Explains occupational therapy is concerned with promoting the health and well-being of people of all ages. mackenzie, clemson, and roberts (2013) discuss how falls among the elderly can be life-threatening, but intervention from an occupational therapist can save the hospitals time.
- Explains that la cour, josephsson, and luborsky (2005) studied elderly patients with life-threatening illnesses to determine if creative activities improve their overall view on life.
- States that gosman-hedström and blomstrand (2003) recommend that elderly patients who have suffered from acute strokes should be able to stay in their own homes as long as possible.
- Explains that rehabilitation in home helps people live their lives as close to normal and independently as possible after an illness or injury. borrows and holland (2013) found that elderly who are living independently feel ot is a positive aspect to the community.
- Explains that occupational therapy is important for the elderly so they can avoid re-admission to the hospital.
- Explains walker and mcnamara's findings that elderly patients who are forced out of their homes and enter an assisted living establishment can cause a disruption to the persons-environment, affecting health, well-being and quality of life.
- Explains that rehabilitation after surgery improves quality of life, reduces cardiovascular risk factors, and increases physical capacity. comfort is a big advantage for in home rehabilitation.
- Opines that the elderly should be rehabilitated at home and that occupational therapy is a great benefit to them because they can travel to the home to work on rehabilitation exercises.
- Explains that alma et al. (2013) discusses the effectiveness of a group rehabilitation program for the elderly who are visually impaired.
- Explains that young et al. (2007) found that at six months decline of independence was significantly less likely in a community hospital setting because they elderly have round the clock access to rehabilitation.
- Explains that vik, lilja and nygard (2007) found that elderly felt safer in group settings because they were around people who had the same issues. group homes are designed specifically for elderly so they won't encounter physical limitations.
- Explains that timing is very important when it comes to the elderly and rehabilitation. stucki, stier-jarmer, grill and melvin (2005) found that an early start on rehabilitation can lead to faster recovery time and less financial costs.
- Opines that the transition into old age can be difficult for some people, and that older adults should have social interaction to help them cope with aging.
- Opines that both home rehabilitation and group setting rehabilitation offer valid points and arguments. the decision on which perspective is better depends on the individual.
- Explains that a group setting may be beneficial if the elderly cannot self-groom, or has an increased chance of accidental falling. most group settings have an occupational therapist at the facility.
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- Explains that occupational therapists and occupational therapy assistances work with a wide variety of populations throughout their career, including different types of backgrounds, genders, ages, economic status, ethnicities, and more.
- Explains the international classification of functioning, disability, and health (icf), the occupational therapy practice framework: domain and process (otpf), and the definitions of psychosocial and occupation.
- Explains that occupational therapists and assistances can work in many different settings, including community mobility skills, stress management, alternative routines, and more. accreditation council for occupational therapy education (acote) requires quality occupational therapy education.
- Explains that it is important that occupational therapists and occupational therapy assistances know the psychosocial aspects of their field, and other disciplines know their scope of practice.
- Explains that this article can be given to anyone who wants to learn about occupational therapy in the psychosocial aspect.
- Opines that every occupational therapy student in the program should read this article because it is either a good way to start learning about the key basics of occupational therapists.
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- Explains that occupational therapy is growing at a rate of 27 percent, while the number of elderly people in the united states is increasing as well.
- Explains that occupational therapists teach geriatric patients how to prevent dangerous falls by educating them to be more aware of their surroundings and using gait belts to keep them safe.
- Explains how occupational therapists help geriatric patients gain muscle back by using weights that work multiple muscles in the body.
- Explains that occupational therapists can make small changes to a house to make it more livable for elderly people. over 80 percent of the geriatric population would rather live in their homes than move into an assisted living facility.
- Explains that occupational therapists help geriatric patients relearn or become more efficient at simple tasks, such as bathing, feeding, dressing, brushing teeth, doing hair, cleaning, and doing laundry.
- Explains occupational therapists play an essential role in the lives of their geriatric patients by preventing falls, strengthening muscles, making living modifications, and improving daily tasks.
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- Explains that occupational therapists work with stroke patients in acute care settings, out-patient departments, and even in their homes. infarctive stroke is caused by a blood clot in the blood vessels of the brain.
- Explains that a theory is an overarching description of circumstances and their relationship with each other. models of practice help to organize how one views and assesses the things about people or their environment that support or limit their performance.
- Explains that the general systems theory developed by bertalanffy, a hungarian biologist, will be applied in working with mr. mata.
- Explains that mr. matata is a retired banker, married to mrs. mercy and has three children and seven grandchildren. his mother had stroke before she passed away.
- Recommends changing mr. matata's laptop to a touchscreen laptop so he can still surf the internet without having to go through the tedious procedure of typing.
- Recommends that mr. matata and his family be educated on safe practices and precautions to take in his conditioon.
- Explains that occupational therapists treat physical disabilities acquired by war veterans, as well as survivors of spinal cord injuries, amputations, trauma brain injuries and cerebral palsy.
- Explains that mr. hakunah was not a known hypertensive or diabetic. he was diagnosed with infarctive stroke with right hemiparesis.
- Explains that the model of human occupation (moho) studies the intricacy of human occupation in influencing a person's self-perception and identity.
- Explains that this model was developed by occupational therapy faculty members at the university of kansas in the 1990's. it combines social science theories with occupational theory principles to provide an ecological perspective to occupational performance and client satisfaction.
- Explains that mr. h. matata was in good health until one sunday afternoon when he experienced an excruciating headache and collapsed. he was transferred immediately to korble bu teaching hospital.
- Explains shinohara, yamada, kobayashi, and forsyth's model of human occupation-based intervention for patients with stroke.
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- Describes occupational therapy as a way of enhancing participation in meaningful roles and occupations, in both individual and group settings, through various interventions.
- Opines that occupational therapy should be at the forefront of the many healthcare fields because it contributes a unique expertise that maximizes function.
- Explains that occupational therapists have a broad skill set that allows them to be an invaluable component of supportive oncology care team.
- Explains that a systematic review assessed the effectiveness of ot interventions on adult cancer survivors.
- Explains that research regarding returning to meaningful activities and occupations during and following cancer treatments is under-developed. occupational therapy has the ability to potentially limit and reverse cancer-related disabilities, yet it remains extraordinarily underused within adult oncology.
- Explains that rehabilitation is routinely prescribed for patients with heart disease, but cancer survivors are not typically referred to specialized therapy for their illness. cancer survivor research should explore alternative models of post-cancer care.
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- Explains that they plan on pursuing kinesiology as their major to become a physical therapist, which helps patients rehabilitate with disabling injuries such as fractures, arthritis and low-back pain.
- Explains the benefits of becoming a physical therapist. strong employment is one of the main advantages.
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- Explains that the median expected salary for a physical therapist in the united states is $74,798, based on the person's academic accomplishments and work experience.
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- Explains that physical training administered by the ot practitioner is also beneficial for this population. most people with ad are dealing with advanced age issuses, such as decreased strength and impaired balance.
- Explains that caregiver education plays a huge role in ot, stating that the majority of caregivers for individuals with alzheimer's disease are family members.
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- Cites merriam-webster's article on alzheimer’s disease. american occupational therapy association.
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- Explains that the art therapy group activity involved cutting out pictures or words that made them happy or inspired them. arbesman and lieberman's (2012) study supports this claim.
- Narrates how the residents were able to cut out their own words and pictures, and the nurses and activities directors were surprised that this particular resident wanted to participate.
- Describes the process of teaching residents a new activity and the residents being able to finish the activity.
- Opines that the most challenging task was getting the residents transported to the dinning room and finding willing participates.
- Narrates how the residents, staff, and family enjoyed the inspiration board, which is now hanging up in the activities room. the activities director plans to do more of this activity for residents.
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In this essay, the author
- Explains that physical therapists are members of a health care team, specially trained to improve movement and flinction, relieve pain, and expand movement potential.
- Explains that physical therapists are divided into three basic categories: acute care, neuro-rehab, and outpatient. the goal of physical therapy is to help patients attain maximum muscle strength and motor skill.
- Explains that physical therapists can choose the setting they want to work in. they work 40 hours a week and sometimes evenings and weekends.
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- Describes how they felt like a burning fire during football practice, or maybe it was just my back pain. they decided to find their senior project topic.
- Opines that they want to know how physical therapy can help a person recover from an injury or chronic pain.
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