One can benefit from the services of an occupational therapy assistant by their help in recovery. They aid in helping persons in need of assistance with wheelchairs and walkers. They often help in the therapy sessions along side a registered therapist.
Pre-occupational therapy is a group of classes that are taken at the university level before classes can begin for occupational therapy. A person taking classes in pre occupational therapy, can work as an occupational therapy assistant.
Scandinavian Journal of Occupational Therapy was created in 1993.
American Occupational Therapy Association was created in 1917.
Occupational Therapy in Health Care was created in 1984.
Elizabeth Cara has written: 'Psychosocial occupational therapy' -- subject(s): Occupational therapy, Mentally ill, Rehabilitation 'Psychosocial occupational therapy in clinical practice' -- subject(s): Occupational therapy, Mentally ill, Rehabilitation
Marilyn B. Cole has written: 'Group dynamics in occupational therapy' -- subject(s): Occupational Therapy, Methods, Occupational therapy, Group Psychotherapy, Group psychotherapy, Social groups 'Group dynamics in occupational therapy' -- subject(s): Occupational therapy, Group psychotherapy, Small groups, Social groups
There is no patron saint of occupational therapy.
Gary Kielhofner has written: 'Conceptual foundations of occupational therapy' -- subject(s): Occupational therapy, Occupational Therapy 'Health Through Occupation' 'A Model of Human Occupation' -- subject(s): Models, Psychological, Occupational therapy, Psychological Models
Kathlyn L. Reed has written: 'Quick Reference to Occupational Therapy' -- subject(s): Handbooks, Handbooks, manuals, Occupational therapy 'Models of practice in occupational therapy' -- subject(s): Models, Theoretical, Occupational therapy, Theoretical Models
Occupational therapists work closely with elderly individuals to create customized plans that meet their specific needs and provide ongoing assistance to help them achieve their goals. By enabling them to engage in daily activities and pursue their interests, occupational therapy can increase their independence, self-assurance, and overall welfare. As the population ages, occupational therapy will play a more critical role in healthcare, supporting seniors to live fulfilling lives and attain their objectives.
A master's degree or higher in occupational therapy is the minimum requirement for entry into the field