What is Occupational Therapy?
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Occupational Therapy (OT) is a healthcare discipline which involves assessment of challenges to daily living and helping the patient overcome these through the use of assistive devices and home modifications. OT can be part of rehabilitation following injury or serious illness, such as a stroke.
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How do members experience Occupational Therapy?
Top 5 reported purposes & perceived effectiveness
| Purpose | Patients | Evaluations | Perceived Effectiveness |
|---|---|---|---|
| Traumatic brain injury | 1,287 | 24 | |
| Autism spectrum disorder | 436 | 11 | |
| Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease | 70 | 2 | |
| Stiffness/spasticity | 55 | 26 | |
| Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis | 17 | 6 |
Common side effects
| Side effect | Patients | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Muscle soreness | 2 | |
| Pain | 2 | |
| Chest pain | 1 | |
| Confusion | 1 | |
| Hostility | 1 | |
| None | 1 |
Side effect severity
| Severity | Evaluations | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Severe | 2 | |
| Moderate | 2 | |
| Mild | 9 | |
| None | 105 |
Member evaluations
one_step_closer
evaluated on Jun 01, 2015
- Perceived effectiveness for Treat my mood condition(s): Moderate
- Side effects: None
TysabriSept08
evaluated on Feb 27, 2013
- Perceived effectiveness for restore some lost function - arms, legs and core: Moderate
- Side effects: None
nacona
evaluated on Mar 02, 2012
- Perceived effectiveness for Support quality of life: Moderate
- Side effects: None
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