occupational therapy

n. Abbr. OT

The use of productive or creative activity in the treatment or rehabilitation of physically or emotionally disabled people.

occupational therapist n.

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occupational therapy

(Medicine) treatment of people with physical, emotional, or social problems, using purposeful activity to help them overcome or learn to deal with their problems

occupational therapist n

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occupa′tional ther′apy

therapy that utilizes useful and creative activities to facilitate psychological or physical rehabilitation.

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Noun

occupational therapy - therapy based on engagement in meaningful activities of daily life, especially to enable or encourage participation in such activities in spite of impairments or limitations in physical or mental functions

therapy - (medicine) the act of caring for someone (as by medication or remedial training etc.); "the quarterback is undergoing treatment for a knee injury"; "he tried every treatment the doctors suggested"; "heat therapy gave the best relief"

Translations

ergoterapia

occupational therapy

n → ergoterapia

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However, a review of the literature conducted by the authors reveals that little is known about the historical development of online learning at various levels of occupational therapy education (e.g., master's level, entry-level doctorate, postprofessional doctorate) and how online occupational therapy programs have evolved.

A Preliminary Historical Report on Embracing Online Education in Occupational Therapy

The American Occupational Therapy Association Inc., says that occupational therapy helps people perform daily tasks to reach goals.

The difference between occupational therapy and physical therapy -BYLN-

The new law created the Professional Regulatory Board of the Occupational Therapy, which would supervise and regulate the practice of occupational therapy in the Philippines.

Regulated practice of occupational therapy now a law

They describe hands-on services with team supports, team supports on behalf of a child, and system supports; key elements that affect the collaborative team process in a school; the interactive process of team collaboration and key characteristics of collaborative teams and how they operate in relation to team structure and interaction, communication, and coaching and mentoring; the stages of team development, the conflict that occurs, and how to deal with it; collaborative occupational therapy evaluation and intervention; and key operational challenges in team collaboration.

Collaborating for Student Success: A Guide for School-Based Occupational Therapy, 2nd Edition

With 20 affirmative votes and no negative vote, the Senate approved on third and final reading Monday the Senate Bill 454, or the proposed Philippine Occupational Therapy Law of 2018.

Occupational therapy measure OK'd by Senate

New Zealand Journal of Occupational Therapy, 64(2), 13-21.

How Has Ethical Practice Been Shaped For Occupational Therapists Practising in Aotearoa New Zealand? A Foucauldian Discourse Analysis

Soltis speaks English and Hebrew, and holds a Master of Business Administration from Walden University as well as a Bachelor of Arts in Occupational Therapy from St.

Joan Soltis is Named Professional of the Year by the International Association of Who's Who

A central element of clinical reasoning in occupational therapy is critical thinking [14].

The Development of a Measurement Tool Evaluating Knowledge Related to Sensory Processing among Graduate Occupational Therapy Students: A Process Description

PromOTing occupational therapy: Words, images, and actions.

Analysis of the Status and Extent of Marketing and Promotion Strategies in the Practice of Recreation Therapy

Occupational therapy plays an important role in health and medical services around the world and should be considered as a critical part of healthcare in Oman, says occupational therapist at Al Harub Medical Centre.

Oman health: Reach your potential with occupational therapy

Occupational therapy assistants work in the offices of occupational, speech and physical therapists, in public or private hospitals, in public or private educational servicesorganizations, for home healthcare services,and in residential and nursing-care facilities.

Occupational therapy assistant