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The role of occupational therapy in dementia
— C.O.P.E. (Caregiver Options for Practical Experiences) | | Author(s) | Patricia A Miller, Danielle Butin |
| Journal title | International Journal of Geriatric Psychiatry, vol 15, no 1, January 2000 |
| Pages | pp 86-89 |
| Keywords | Dementia ; Occupational therapy ; Informal care ; United States of America. |
| Annotation | Occupational therapy enables individuals to regain, maintain or promote function after an illness, injury or disability. Occupational therapy enhances people's ability to engage in: activities of daily living (ADLs) and instrumental ADLs (IADLs); work and productive activities; and leisure. To determine the aetiologies of dysfunction in one or more performance areas, occupational therapists assess the following areas of performance: sensorimotor, neuromusculoskeletal, motor, cognitive, and psychosocial. This assessment becomes the basis of tailoring treatment to individuals' needs and interests. When deficits and strengths in performance components and performance areas have been identified, occupational therapists work with clients and their caregivers to reduce the barriers in daily functioning, to enable maximum engagement in their environments, the human and physical context for daily living. This article outlines the use of the COPE (caregiver options and practical experiences) assessment form, followed by sessions on problem solving with caregivers alone, and activity involvement for both caregivers and patients. (RH). |
| Accession Number | CPA-000419012 A |
| Classmark | EA: LOH: P6: 7T |
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