OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY FOR 1ST YEAR M.SC NURSING, 5TH SEM. B.SC NURSING AND, 2ND YEAR GNM NURSING STUDENTS.pptx

IN THIS TOPIC IN INCLUDED INTRODUCTION, DEFENITION, GOAL, SETTINGS,ADVANTAGES, POINTS TO BE KEPT IN MIND, PROCESS OF INTERVENTION, TYPES OF ACTIVITIES, SUGGESTED OCCUPATIONAL ACTIVITIES FOOR PSYCHIATRIC DISORDER AND CHILDHOOD AND ADOLESCENT DISORDER.

1. OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY MS. JULI PARMAR ASSISTANCE PROFESSOR MDBCON,MEHSSANA

2. OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY Occupational therapy is the application of goal-oriented purposeful activity in the assessment and treatment of individuals with psychological , physical or developmental disabilities

3. Goal The main goal is to enable the patient to achieve a healthy balance of occupations through the development of skills that will allow him to function at a level satisfactory to himself and others.

4. Settings Occupational therapy is provided to children , adolescents , adults and elderly patients . These programs are offered in psychiatric hospitals , nursing homes , rehabilitation centers , special schools , community group homes , community mental health centers , day care centers, halfway homes and de - addiction centers .

5. Advantages Helps to develop social skills and provide an outlet for self-expression Strengthens ego defenses Develops a more realistic view of the self in relation to others .

6. Points to be kept in Mind . The patient should be involved as much as possible in selecting the activity Select an activity that interests or has the potential to interest him. The activity should utilize the patient's strengths and abilities . The activity should be of short duration to foster a feeling of accomplishment, If possible , the selected activity should provide some new experience for the patient .

7. Process of Intervention It consists of six stages : Initial evaluation of what patient can do and cannot do in a variety of situations over a period of time .\ Development of immediate and long - term goals by the patient and therapist together . Goals should be concrete and measurable so that it is easy to see when they have been attained . Development of therapy plan with planned intervention . Implementation of the plan and monitoring the progress . The plan is followed until the first evaluation . If found satisfactory it is continued and altered , if not . Review meetings with patient and all the staff involved in treatment . Setting further goals when immediate goals have been achieved ; modifying the treatment program as relevant .

8. Types of Activities

9. Types of Activities Diversional activities : These activities are used to divert one's thoughts from life stresses or to fill time . For example , organized games . Therapeutic activities : These activities are used to attain a specific care plan or goal . For example , basket making , carpentry , etc.

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11. Diversional activities

12. Suggested Occupational Activities for Psychiatric Disorders Anxiety disorder : Simple concrete tasks with no more than 3 or 4 steps that can be learn quickly . For example , kitchen tasks , washing , sweeping , mopping , mowing lawn and weeding gardens . Depressive disorder : Simple concrete tasks which are achievable ; it is important for the patient to experience success . Provide positive reinforcement after each achievement . For example , crafts , mowing lawn , weeding gardens .

13. Manic disorder : Non - competitive activities that allow the use of energy and expression of feelings . Activities should be limited and changed frequently . Patient needs to work in an area away from distractions . For example , raking grass , sweeping , etc. Schizophrenia ( paranoid ) : Non - competitive , solitary meaningful tasks that require some degree of concentration so that less time is available to focus on delusions . For example , puzzles , scrabble , etc.

14. Antisocial personality : Activities that enhance self - esteem and are expressive and creative , but not too complicated . Patient needs supervision to make sure each task is completed . For example , leather work , painting , etc. Dementia : Group activities to increase feeling of belonging and self - worth . Provide those activities which promote familiar individual hobbies . Activities need to be structured , requiring little time for completion and not much concentration . Explain and demonstrate each task , then have patient repeat the demonstration . For example , cover making , packing goods , etc. Schizophrenia ( catatonic ) : Simple concrete tasks in which patient is actively involved . Patient needs continuous supervision , and at first works best on a one - to - one basis . For example , metal work , molding clay , etc.

15. Childhood and Adolescent Disorders Children : Playing , story telling , painting , poetry , music , etc. Adolescents : Creative activities such as leather work , drawing , painting . Mental retardation : Repetitive work assignments are ideal ; provide positive reinforcement after each achievement . For example , cover making , candle making , packaging goods , etc.