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Which of the following is NOT an area where occupational therapy can assist children?
Which of the following is NOT an area where occupational therapy can assist children?
What is a primary focus of occupational therapy interventions for children?
What is a primary focus of occupational therapy interventions for children?
Which institution is least likely to involve occupational therapy services?
Which institution is least likely to involve occupational therapy services?
Which aspect is essential to consider when determining a child's performance in occupational therapy?
Which aspect is essential to consider when determining a child's performance in occupational therapy?
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Which of the following activities is categorized under gross motor skills?
Which of the following activities is categorized under gross motor skills?
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What is the primary goal of occupational therapy?
What is the primary goal of occupational therapy?
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How did occupational therapy evolve as a profession?
How did occupational therapy evolve as a profession?
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Which of the following best describes a major difference between occupational therapy and physical therapy?
Which of the following best describes a major difference between occupational therapy and physical therapy?
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What is a key component of occupational therapy interventions?
What is a key component of occupational therapy interventions?
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Which organization was founded in 1952 to develop educational standards for occupational therapy worldwide?
Which organization was founded in 1952 to develop educational standards for occupational therapy worldwide?
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What does occupational therapy aim to minimize or prevent?
What does occupational therapy aim to minimize or prevent?
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What is a typical activity that occupational therapy helps a person with?
What is a typical activity that occupational therapy helps a person with?
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What does occupational therapy use to promote independence in function?
What does occupational therapy use to promote independence in function?
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What is one primary role of occupational therapists?
What is one primary role of occupational therapists?
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What type of evaluation do occupational therapists conduct with clients?
What type of evaluation do occupational therapists conduct with clients?
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Which of the following best describes the educational background of occupational therapists?
Which of the following best describes the educational background of occupational therapists?
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In which of the following settings do occupational therapists NOT typically work?
In which of the following settings do occupational therapists NOT typically work?
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What aspect of a person's life do occupational therapists consider beyond physical limitations?
What aspect of a person's life do occupational therapists consider beyond physical limitations?
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What is one purpose of the customized intervention by occupational therapists?
What is one purpose of the customized intervention by occupational therapists?
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Which term is used to describe the outcome assessment conducted by occupational therapists?
Which term is used to describe the outcome assessment conducted by occupational therapists?
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What type of programs might occupational therapists be involved with in the community?
What type of programs might occupational therapists be involved with in the community?
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Study Notes
Occupational Therapy (OT.511) - Lecture 1
- The lecture is an introduction to occupational therapy
- The instructor is Ass. Prof. Marian Magdy, Assistant Professor at MTI University
- The college's vision is for leadership and excellence among physical therapy colleges locally and regionally
- The college's mission is to prepare graduates for the local job market and capable researchers.
- The mission also aims to develop the profession, support community services, and develop the surrounding environment based on moral values and traditions.
Learning Objectives (ILOs)
- Describe the role of occupational therapy for hand skill dysfunction, regaining feeding abilities, activities of daily living, and playing activities.
Expectations
- Discussion of expectations and differences between OT and PT
What is Occupational Therapy?
- Occupational therapy is a health care type that addresses issues affecting daily tasks.
- These tasks include:
- Self-care (e.g., dressing, eating, moving around)
- Productive activities (e.g., work, school, community participation)
- Leisure activities (e.g., sports, gardening, social activities)
- Occupational therapy can also prevent problems and reduce their impact.
Occupational Therapy (OT)
- OT uses goal-directed activities to promote independence.
- OT employs exercises, activities, strategies, and accommodations to develop needed skills for independence.
- OT interventions are focused on performance and applying adapted methods or assistive technologies to increase participation despite performance problems.
History of OT
- Occupational therapy emerged as a profession during World War I.
- It rapidly developed in English-speaking countries to address the need for rehabilitation of civilians and soldiers
- The World Federation of Occupational Therapy was founded in 1952 which has significantly improved educational programs in the occupation of Occupational Therapy.
Primary Goal of OT
- The primary goal is enabling individuals to participate in daily life activities.
- OT achieves this by improving an individual's ability to engage in desired/needed occupations directly or by modifying the environment or occupation itself.
Who are OT Practitioners?
- OTs are university-educated professionals who utilize their expertise to recommend preventive or corrective actions for a more productive, fulfilling life.
Skills and Training for OTs
- OTs are trained to understand the medical and physical limitations of a disability or injury.
- They also understand and consider the psychosocial factors that influence an individual's well-being.
Occupational Therapy Services
- Typically includes:
- Individualized assessment to determine goals
- Customized interventions to improve daily activities and achieve goals
- Outcomes evaluation to track goal progress and adjust intervention plans
Where OTs work
- OTs work in various settings
- Community: Home care, private practices, health boards, mental health centres, clinics, halfway houses.
- Institutions: Hospitals, rehabilitation centres, nursing homes, mental health centres, correctional facilities, recreation centres.
- Other: Corporations, insurance companies, architectural firms, and various government levels.
OT Activities with Children
- Self-care (e.g., eating, dressing, using utensils)
- Hand-eye coordination (e.g., copying from a whiteboard, writing)
- Fine motor skills (e.g., grasping, using scissors, controlling pencil)
- Gross motor skills (e.g., jumping jacks, strengthening for sitting)
- Sensory responses (e.g., addressing sensory processing issues)
OT Interventions
- Analysis of child behaviour and performance: Evaluating the child's performance.
- Determining the effect of impairment and environment: Analyzing how impairment or environment affects performance.
- Identifying suitable occupations for the child: Identifying the types of occupations that are meaningful for the child.
- Understanding the context of these occupations: Analyzing the context surrounding the child and their occupations.
- Identifying performance discrepancies: Comparing performance and activity demands.
- Analyzing interrelationships: Understanding the relationships between environments, occupations, and people.
Future Steps
- Question and Answer session
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This lecture introduces the fundamentals of occupational therapy, focusing on its role in helping individuals regain hand skills and daily living abilities. Ass. Prof. Marian Magdy from MTI University discusses the distinction between occupational therapy and physical therapy, aligning with the college's mission to prepare graduates for impactful careers in health care.
