What is OT?
What does "OT" stand for?
Occupational Therapy
This setting helps recover after injury or surgery
Hospital
What does OT focus on: the problem, or the person?
The person!
OT is refocusing on its roots in what area?
Mental health
In what year was occupational therapy founded?
1917
What is the main goal of occupational therapy?
To enhance/enable participation in daily life
This setting supports independence in self-care, movement, and daily routines
Rehab/Nursing Homes
Name an example of an adaptive tool.
Sock aid, reacher, weighted utensils, etc.
True or False: OTs can influence policy.
True
What event led to the founding of OT?
WW1
True or False: OT focuses on physical rehabilitation.
FALSE- it addresses the whole person
Schools
Name one way OTs support healthy living.
Stress management, coping skills, energy conservation
Name one life skill OTs might work on for mental wellness.
Time management, budgeting, sleep hygiene, etc.
What activity did OTs originally use to help soldiers recover?
Arts & crafts
True or False: OTs emphasize independence
TRUE
This setting helps individuals manage their emotions, build structure, and find balance
Mental/Behavioral Health
True or False: The OT is responsible for creating all goals during treatment planning.
FALSE- Goal-setting is a collaborative process!
What’s the OT approach to mental health — symptom management or building routines?
Building routines and finding balance
True or False: Soldiers coming back from the war experienced only physical effects.
FALSE- Mental health was affected as well.
Name an example of an occupation
ANYTHING MEANINGFUL TO YOU
This setting helps individuals build life skills, ensure job readiness, and support social participation
Community Setting
Fill in the blank: OTs help people return to __________ roles.
Meaningful roles
Name one thing OTs advocate for.
Access to services, inclusion, empowerment, etc.
Who was a famous advocate for OT?
Eleanor Roosevelt