Occupational therapist
Domain : Support
Category : Support and non-drug treatments
Simplified definition
A health professional who helps a person who has difficulties in performing daily tasks be independent by adapting, for example, their environment.
Source: Houria Aiouaz, for Alzheimer Foundation
Referenced definition
“An occupational therapist is a health professional trained to assess and implement rehabilitation to help optimize functional activities for patients with disabling injuries.”
Source: Spine-Health. Occupational Therapist Definition. [Internet]. [cited on Sept 7, 2022].
Context
“Most occupational therapists work in hospitals or occupational therapy practices while others work in schools, physicians’ offices, home health services and nursing homes.”
Source: ExploreHealthCareers.org. Occupational therapist. [Internet]. [cited on Sept 7, 2022].
Note
- For example, an occupational therapist helps people with AD perform hygiene-related tasks, manage their leisure activities, or design their living spaces to avoid obstacles and ensure their safety.
Abbreviation(s)
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