What is occupational therapy?

Occupation is the purposeful use of time and energy in self-care, work and leisure activities.  Occupational therapy is the design and use of therapeutic activities to increase independent function in self-care, work, and leisure; to enhance development; and to prevent disability. It may include adaptation of task or environment to achieve maximum independence and to enhance quality of life.

• Self-care activities, e.g. eating, grooming, dressing, functional mobility, toileting, bathing, etc.
• Household management, e.g. cooking, shopping, household cleansing, etc.
• Work or Study
• Leisure and play
• Quality of life
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