What is Outpatient Occupational Therapy?
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TYPES:Generic: Occupational Therapy
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 Outpatient Occupational Therapy?
Top 5 reported purposes & perceived effectiveness
| Purpose | Patients | Evaluations | Perceived Effectiveness |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stiffness/spasticity | 7 | 4 | |
| Fibromyalgia | 5 | 3 | |
| Traumatic brain injury | 5 | 1 | |
| Autism spectrum disorder | 4 | 1 | |
| Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis | 3 | 2 |
Common side effects
| Side effect | Patients | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Muscle soreness | 1 | |
| Pain in forearm | 1 | |
| Pain in hands | 1 | |
| Pain in wrist | 1 |
Side effect severity
| Severity | Evaluations | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Severe | 0 | |
| Moderate | 1 | |
| Mild | 4 | |
| None | 17 |
Member evaluations
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evaluated on Feb 28, 2008
- Perceived effectiveness for intention tremor: None
- Side effects: None
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