What is occupational therapy and its purpose?
Occupational therapy is a therapeutic program and specific rehabilitation intervention. It aims to increase the quality of life by enabling individuals to gain independence in their lives and daily activities. It gives them self-confidence by improving their abilities to accomplish tasks.
What groups does occupational therapy help?
- Children who suffer from:
- Developmental delays and disorders that hinder their motor, cognitive and sensory skills
- Specific difficulties that impede their functional, organizational or motor abilities.
- Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder
- Specific, but not universal, developmental delay
- Adults whose abilities have been damaged by an accident, medical interventions or chronic diseases
- Older people whose functional abilities have been damaged
Do not hesitate to contact us, as we take care of the smallest details through a trained nursing staff with extensive experience.
Among our most important nursing services are the following:
Accompanying the school and among the tasks we perform:
Assess the patient's surroundings
Assess the patient's surroundings at home and ensure that it is safe to prevent accidents and appropriate for performing exercises.
Follow advice on nutrition
Follow nutritional guidance on healthy nutrition according to the recommendations of the nutritionist.
Help with medication
Assistance in taking medications according to the doses and times specified by the treating physician.
Use of assistive devices
Providing instructions on how to use tools and assistive devices such as walkers and chairs.
Implementation of treatment
Helping the patient perform the exercises and activities necessary to improve their motor functions.
Case evaluation
Measuring motor functions and functional performance of the patient.
Providing psychological and emotional support
Supporting the patient psychologically and emotionally, raising morale and providing encouragement during the treatment period.
Patient and family education
Explaining the patient’s health condition and the importance of occupational therapy.
Documentation and reporting
Recording accurate details about all services and evaluations in the patient’s health file.
Assistance and teaching daily life skills
Provide education on how to perform daily tasks independently, such as bathing, personal hygiene, and dressing.
Help with vocational rehabilitation
Providing assistance in developing vocational skills and providing advice on vocational rehabilitation in general.
