General
What is an ADL (Activities of Daily Living)? Give 3 examples.
Eating, Bathing, Dressing
Name the activity of daily living (ADL) that pediatric OTs evaluate for this population.
Play (most important), school performance, and daily activities.
Why is the need for geriatric OTs so important now?
By 2030, the number of older Americans will have more than doubled to 70 million, or one in every five Americans
What age population do mental health OTs serve?
All age groups can receive mental health OT services.
What are 3 conditions an OT may come across in a rehabilitation facility?
traumatic brain injury, hand injury, spinal cord injury, hip/knee replacement, cardiac related, etc
What is an IADL (Instrumental Activity of Daily Living)? Give 3 examples.
Going shopping, driving to work, cooking a meal, etc
Name two types of motor skills pediatric OTs focus on with their patients.
fine motor skills, sensory motor skills, and visual motor skills
What are 3 conditions a geriatric OT may encounter when working with this population?
Mainly chronic diseases such as arthritis, dementia/Alzheimer's, etc
What are 3 mental health conditions OTs may encounter?
Antisocial Personality Disorder, Borderline Personality Disorder, Dementia, PTSD, etc.
Name two settings/locations where you may find a rehab OT.
specialized hand clinic, general rehabilitation hospital, or acute care setting
Name 3 settings where occupational therapists can work.
Mental Health Institution, hospitals, schools, private practice, homes, nursing homes, etc.
Name 5 conditions a pediatric OT may come across with this population.
autism, ADHD, cerebral palsy, sensory processing disorders, spina bifida, mental health, TBI, etc
Name 2 things an occupational therapist may work on with their elderly population
Fall prevention, home modifications, low vision/safety, driving/community mobility, social participation, wellness and health promotion
What are 3 tasks mental health OTs may work on with their patients?
ADLS (hygiene and grooming), driving or transportation, time management, budgeting, proper attire for work, interview skills, etc
Are rehabilitation facilities inpatient or outpatient? What is inpatient vs. outpatient?
Both!!
Inpatient: patient stays in the facility
Outpatient: patient goes home and only comes to facility for services
What is the difference between occupational and physical therapy?
OT focuses on improving a client's ability to perform activities of daily living (ADL) and PT focuses on improving a client's ability to perform movements of the human body
Why is it important for children to have adequate fine motor skills?
so they can grasp and release toys and develop good handwriting skills
The goal of geriatric occupational therapy is to promote independence so that elderly patients can continue to have a strong quality of life despite any condition they have come across. What is the formal term/phrase used to describe this?
Productive aging
What are typical community barriers individuals in this population may face?
Stigma, safety, low socioeconomic status, lack of long-term housing
A major focus of occupational therapy is rehabilitation related to impairments of the upper extremity (i.e., shoulder, elbow, forearm, wrist, hand). At what % are certified hand therapists also occupational therapy professionals?
85%
What is occupational therapy?
Provide holistic interventions to motivate clients to work on accomplishing their ADL/IADLs in order to live meaningful lives.
What is the area called in which children are allowed to safely spin, swing, and crash into padded surfaces? This area may also be outfitted with things like weighted vests and ”squeeze machines” to provide deep pressure that is calming to kids with sensory processing issues.
Sensory Gym!!!! :)
Name 2 settings in which a geriatric OT may work in.
nursing home, skilled nursing facility, inside the home, community centers
What is the main goal that mental health OTs try to achieve with their patients who have been institutionalized for a long period of time?
Get them ready for life in the "outside world" after discharge.
One of the main jobs of rehab OTs is to set out short term and long term goals for their patients. Your patient had a hand injury that restricts their range of motion and hand strength. What would be a short term and long term goal?
Short term - increase the range of motion and grip strength
Long term - play the piano, other activities