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occupational therapyUse of activities to promote health and independence, particularly after the acute phase of illness. Such therapy is often vital for reorienting patients unable to work for long periods. Occupational therapists assess patients' abilities, tailor programs to restore physical function, and devise ways to help those with permanent limitations carry out everyday functions. See also physical medicine and rehabilitation. occupational therapy Med treatment of people with physical, emotional, or social problems, using purposeful activity to help them overcome or learn to deal with their problems occupational therapy [‚ä·kyə′pā·shən·əl ′ther·ə·pē] (medicine) The teaching of skills or the use of selected occupations for therapeutic or rehabilitation purposes. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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| The intended audience includes physicians, physical therapists, and massage practitioners; however, other practitioners, such as nurse practitioners, holistic health practitioners, and occupational therapists, would most likely appreciate this book. Hallmark's programs give physical therapists, occupational therapists, speech pathologists, and directors of rehabilitation the resources they need to make elders' golden years healthier and happier. Targeted to counselors, occupational therapists, family therapists, psychotherapists, social workers, psychologists, psychiatrists and educators, "Journal of Creativity in Mental Health" explores how therapeutic approaches can be used to examine and improve on the full range of counseling and therapeutic topics, including loss and grief, blocks to intimacy, the uses and misuses of power and privilege, sexuality, spirituality, addictions, family issues and gender issues. |
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