Title: Describe the basic objectives of occupational therapy.
Course: Physical/Occupational Therapy I (14060-I) > Section: Gaining an Overview of Physical and Occupational Therapy

Description should include therapeutic use of activities for habilitation and rehabilitation to enhance

- physical health
- mental health
- cognitive functioning.

Description should also include the following objectives:

- To decrease pain and educate about pain management
- To prevent and adapt to disability
- To promote wellness
- To promote patient education

Process/Skill Questions:

- How can an automobile accident potentially affect a client’s participation in everyday occupations?
- What are techniques used by occupational therapists to help their clients adapt to their environment?
- How would an occupational therapist adapt the environment to help the client participate in everyday occupations?