occupational therapy
therapy to increase skills related to work or independent living
Key facts
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- D009788
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Research
88,765 papers- Occupational Therapy Scope of Practice.The American journal of occupational therapy : official publication of the American Occupational Therapy Association · 2021
- Legitimizing occupational therapy's knowledge.The American journal of occupational therapy : official publication of the American Occupational Therapy Association · 1996
- [Occupational therapy].Giornale italiano di medicina del lavoro ed ergonomia · 2009
- Occupational therapy's dance with diversity.The American journal of occupational therapy : official publication of the American Occupational Therapy Association · 2002
- Role of Occupational Therapy in Pain Management.The American journal of occupational therapy : official publication of the American Occupational Therapy Association · 2022
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Article
Occupational therapy (OT), also known as ergotherapy in Europe, is a healthcare profession that helps people take part in the everyday activities, or occupations, that are important for daily life. These occupations include self-care tasks, work, school, social participation, and leisure activities.
Occupational therapists work with people who experience illness, injury, disability, or age-related changes that limit their ability to function independently. They assess a person's needs, set goals, and use everyday activities as therapeutic tools. Therapists may also modify tasks, recommend adaptive equipment, or adjust the physical or social environment to support participation.