Occupational Therapy Research Papers

“What if there was a job that allowed someone to have endless flexibility and creativity; a profession that is respected and is in overwhelming demand... Most importantly, wouldn’t it be nice to find a job in which you could make an impact, big or small, on the lives of each individual person you worked with? I found this job and that is why I decided to pursue a degree in occupational therapy" (Springer, J., 2015). This testimonial comes from a practicing occupational therapist who has found value in his life's work. Occupational therapy is not a job where "one size fits all"; there are many different demographics of people who need occupational therapy in different environments. Although, all occupational therapists have the same skills

Occupational Therapy has played a role in helping those with Mental and physical disabilities in the United States since 1917. Before that time, Occupational Therapy was used solely in mental institutions to help people that were "more normal" and able to function in a social status. These patients enjoyed things like arts and crafts. It seemed that those who engaged in such activities where perceived as "more healthy". These findings lead Drs. to encourage patients to engage is such activity to improve there overall health. (http://quoccupationaltherapy.weebly.com/history-of-occupational-therapy.htmlhistory-of-occupational-therapy.html)

It’s reassuring to the public when they know they have someone to count on for help when it’s needed. In an instant, people go from being completely healthy and independent to vulnerable and sick. So who do people go to whenever their body isn't working physically the way it should? They go to Physical therapist, Occupational therapist and many others; But what I’m interested in pursing as a career is a Occupational therapy assistant.

I hope this email finds you well. I am interested in the M.S. Occupational Therapy program in Hofstra University. Unfortunately due to conflict with my work schedule I would be unable to attend the Occupational Therapy web seminar. I was wondering if it was possible to speak to you or an admissions representative for more information and possible receive advisement.

One scholar that has contributed a substantial amount of research that has impacted the occupational therapy profession and clients within the occupational therapy services is Dr. Tracy Chippendale. Dr. Chippendale is an occupational therapist that received her Masters and PhD at New York University. Dr. Chippendale is currently an assistant professor teaching courses on human development, research, and occupational therapy practice with older adults in the occupational therapy department at New York University. Dr. Chippendale has over seventeen years of experience working with older adults, which has influenced her research that focuses on geriatrics. This research places emphasis on intervention methods that allow elderly individuals to

Professionally, I’ve had the opportunity to hold four different jobs that all revolve around catering to people. Through working at the grocery store, the landscaping business, the student services at my University and by being a camp director for summer youth sports programs I have gained valuable experience with people of all ages. Along with this, I had the opportunity to be a part of a mission trip that went to New Orleans a few years after the tragedy of Hurricane Katrina. It was moving to be able to help the citizens in need and see how strong willed they were after such a recent disaster. Personally, I believe that even the things I do in my free time have aided me in my preparation for the career of occupational therapy. Whenever I have open leisure time I am either running or playing music in my band. Running has made me a good planner and someone who doesn’t quit as training for long runs such as marathons takes as much mental toughness as physical toughness. Also, being a band member has required a lot of practice, planning and organization. I must practice to keep my skills on par, stay organized and communicate effectively with my band mates to write songs and hold practices. All of my experiences have aided me in my preparation for becoming an occupational

An occupational therapist helps people who struggles to do their day to day activities. It can range from kids to elderly. They help kids to improve on their skills that they are developing like motor, physical, sensory, cognitive, and more. They also help elders who can't do their normal activities due to their conditions. It takes a lot of time and effort to become an occupational therapist. Their goal for the patient is to reach the patient’s goal and become more independent when it comes to their daily activities.

When I first considered occupational therapy, I was a sophomore in college sitting in my advisors office upset because I had no clue what I was doing with my life. I knew I wanted to be part of the medical field but couldn’t narrow it down any further. I had signed up for classes required for medical school, thinking those would cover my bases as I figured out what I actually wanted to do. My advisor and I were discussing my passion for helping people find ways to improve their lives and be independent. She kept encouraging me to look into occupational therapy because she thought it would be perfect for me.

The purpose of this study is to see the effect of a novel occupational therapy intervention program on cognition, activity of daily living, physical performance, depression, psychological and behavioral symptom and quality life of patients with mild to moderate dementia. Total of 263 older participates were included in this intervention, the intervention was developed according to client-centering occupation therapy guideline for patient with dementia. Participates in the experimental group completed 5 weeks long of study which has total of 10 sessions with duration of last one hour and ten minutes. Each session consists different activities, including relaxation, physical exercises, personal activates, cognitive exercise, and recreational

Therapy is given on a pyschological and phycical level. Help is not directly offered from the faciltity but from outside sources. Therapy is believed to a great way for clients to deal with issues. They vary from helping them adapt to this new lifestyle, they suggest ways to adjust from independent to partial assistance with ADLs. Occupational therapy is used for clients who may have trouble with swallowing, chewing and coughing. A common sign of aging is problems with unsteady feet which is why residents may need some physical therapy. Physical therapy assists residents who have trouble with walking, balance, and standing.

For my career exploration assignment I have chosen the field of occupational therapy. Not only am I a certified occupational therapists assistant, but I also have a passion for this field. Occupational therapy wasn’t something that I have always wanted to pursue, but once I got into college and observed an occupational therapist I fell in love with the occupation. Occupational therapy is the unique focus on occupation and daily life activities and the application of an intervention process that facilitates engagement in occupation to support participation in everyday life (American Occupational Therapy Association [AOTA], 1994). As therapists we are here to help our patients return to the highest level of independent physical function. Patients come to us in their lowest time, and it is our job to help build them up, and teach them how to be more independent, and to live their life to the fullest. Occupational therapists assistants do everything from increasing a patient’s standing/sitting tolerance and balance, safety with transfer training, dressing, bathing, grooming, and bed mobility. A lot of people always ask, “Physical therapy and occupational therapy are the same thing right?” That is not true. Physical therapy helps with the bigger movements, such as walking and lower extremity muscles, where as occupational therapy focuses on smaller, more fine motor movements, such as clothing manipulation, and grooming tasks. Occupational therapy helps to regain independence

At this time of the year, we are beginning to think about what we are going to do for Occupational Therapy Month! Since I was a first year student, I have always loved OT Month for the pure fact it really shows how connected the OT community is, even with me only being a student (so far). The SOTA club has been having these discussions about what we are going to do for a few months now, and I am very excited to finally have things beginning to fall into place. On and even more exciting note, yesterday we officially decided on our class projects.

Occupational therapy (OT) is a treatment that used to help all patients with mental or physical disorders, to be able to perform their most basic functional activities in life. We improve and maintain their health by using therapeutic technique, which means seeing their body as a whole, not as an individual. Occupational therapy was first found in 18th century by a Philippe Pinel, who was a French physician. At that time, mentally ill patients were treated with chains, and captured like criminals. He believed that “Occupation was used to take patient’s minds away from emotional distress and develop their abilities” (Chapter 1). In 1831, Sir William Ellis and his wife carried on the same belief in mental treatment into their practices. The couple

The Neurodevelopmental Treatment (NDT) FOR is used in the Raja case study. NDT was developed in the 1940s by a Berta Bobath, a PT and physician Karel Bobath, her husband. The treatment style evolved in response to the need to meet the neuro-motor needs of children with cerebral palsy (CP). While the populations served has expanded from children with CP to include individuals with acquired brain injury, including stroke and other neurological disorders where brain injury occurs at or above the brainstem level, the tenets of NDT remain largely the same.

I have always planned to have a career centered on children. I know I could give meaning and fulfillment to the lives of children to dispel any thoughts that they could not succeed. My belief that each child is capable of a multitude of tasks with practice and adaptation was the deciding factor for eliminating careers I did not want to pursue. After years of working with children who have disabilities in different settings, I learned Pediatric Occupational Therapy was the best fit for me. The work of an OT includes the ability to capitalize on each child’s strengths, encouraging the best outcome for a healthy, thriving child and later a jovial, independent, prosperous adult. There is nothing more effective to ensure the future of a *better world than to nourish each child thoroughly. For me, there is no profession more important and rewarding than that of a Pediatric OT.