After World War II, the field of occupational therapy shifte…
After World War II, the field of occupational therapy shifted focus to placing wounded veterans in job-related occupations as a part of the Rehabilitation Movement. How was this different from the way that occupational therapy practitioners previously treated their clients?
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During a treatment session, Alice expresses sadness and reveals that her elderly parent has just experienced a stroke. The OTA has not experienced caring for a loved one after a CVA and responds, “I might feel the same way if I were in your position.” By taking the time to talk with the client, what is the OTA demonstrating?
Read DetailsLaura is an OTA who works in a home health with adults. She…
Laura is an OTA who works in a home health with adults. She treats a client who needs grab bars and safety rails installed in the bathroom and is aware these modification should be completed by the landlord. Laura discusses the situation with the occupational therapist, and together they should
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After providing patient education on a hip kit with an elderly client who recently had a total hip replacement, the spouse arrives to her room. As you are picking up the equipment you overhear a conversation between the client and her spouse about concerns of her lack of independence. The husband tells her not to worry and that he will do all of the her ADLs and that she will not need any of these gadgets (presented on sheet) that you educated and provided her on earlier in your session. What would be your best response as the OTA?
Read DetailsAn OTA collaborates with an occupational therapist as the ev…
An OTA collaborates with an occupational therapist as the evaluation and treatment process is carried out. The OTA demonstrates competence with several assessment tools and has a good rapport with the clients on her caseload. During the assessment phase, what is the role of the OTA?
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