PDF-(BOOK)-Occupational Therapy and Stroke

Occupational Therapy and Stroke guides newly qualified occupational therapists and those new to the field of stroke management through the complexities of treating people following stroke It encourages and assists therapists to use their skills in problem solving building on techniques taught and observed as an undergraduate Written and edited by practising occupational therapists the book acknowledges the variety of techniques that may be used in stroke management and the scope of the occupational therapists role Chapters span such key topics as early intervention and the theoretical underpinnings of stroke care as well as the management of motor sensory cognitive and perceptual deficits They are written in a userfriendly style and presented in a form that enables the therapist to review the subject prior to assessment and treatment planning Complex problems are grouped together for greater clarityThis second edition has been fully revised and updated in line with the WHO ICF model National Clinical Guidelines and Occupational Therapy standards It is produced on behalf of the College of Occupational Therapists Specialist Section Neurological Practice. Software and Equipment . Maddie Walsh. Goal. To offer tools that will allow clients to improve and maintain the ability to perform daily activities. Why Occupational Therapy?. Master skills that help clients develop, recover, or maintain daily living skills . Heidi Fischer, MS, OTR/L. May 5, 2015. Project background / rationale . People who experience stroke face barriers to participation and are not fully integrated into their homes, communities and places of work. . Lauren Hawkins, OTS & Jennifer . T. om, OTS. Touro University Nevada. Purpose. . Outline the role occupational therapy in lower extremity amputation care. Provide evidence-based occupational therapy practice . Bridgett Piernik-Yoder, PhD, OTR. UT Health Science Center at San Antonio. Department of Occupational Therapy. Disclaimer. The information provided by speakers in any presentation made as part of the 2012 NAF Annual Membership Meeting is for informational use only.. Sarah Springer, MOT/S. Thomas . Downen. , MOT/S. What is Occupational Therapy?. “Occupational . therapy is a . client-centered . health profession concerned with promoting health and well being through . National Stroke Association. ADVOCATE. – Influence public policy and legislation on stroke survivor issues.. EDUCATE. – Spread the word about stroke awareness.. PARTICIPATE. – Get involved and make a difference in the world of stroke.. Occupational Therapy for Patients with Neurodegenerative Diseases: Evaluation and Assessments SLUHN Neurorehabilitation Symposium March 12, 2016 Stephanie Forbes, MS, OTR/L Disclosure The author and presenter of this presentation has no conflicts of interest to disclose S. tudent Information Session Spring 2015. What is Occupational Therapy?. What is occupational therapy?. use of . treatments to . develop, recover, or maintain the daily living and work skills of people with a physical, mental or developmental . There are two types of strokes . –. . ischaemic. (clot) and . haemorrhagic. (bleed). . About 85% of all strokes are . ischaemic. and 15% . haemorrhagic. How often does stroke strike?. Occurs 152,00 times a year in the UK . Professional lead for Occupational Therapy. Occupational therapy. What experience do you have of It ?. And what does it mean to you ?. One thing that you want to learn from this session?. We are all Occupational Beings. Jodie Hillier – Occupational Therapist BSC Hons. Professional Memberships - HCPC, BABICM, ICO, RCOTSS IP, CYPF, Ataxia UK. . Public liability and Professional Indemnity Insurance – . Balens. . Virtual Simulation- Module 3. Occupational Therapy with Adults . 4 hours. After reviewing this module, please complete the corresponding section in the. Virtual Observation Reflection packet. . Review Fact Sheets. Deepa. Sharma . Occupational Therapist . Amar Jyoti Rehabilitation & Research Centre . Definetion. The therapeutic use of work, self-care, and play activities to increase development and prevent disability. It may include adaptation of task or environment to achieve maximum independence and to enhance the quality of life.. Background and Rationale . for Change. The changing Health and Social Care landscape. Internally, the QMU portfolio review . Building a QMU community of occupational therapy programmes – educators and learners .