Learning Objectives & Matches
7. Understanding of the bio-psycho-social limitation imposed by illness and disabilities as they relate to leisure involvement.
Counsel and encourage patients to develop leisure activities.
Plan and implement programs and social activities to help patients learn work or school skills and adjust to handicaps.
Evaluate the daily living skills or capacities of clients with physical, developmental, or mental health disabilities.
Assist travelers and guests with disabilities.
Encourage clients with special needs and circumstances to acquire new skills and get involved in health-promoting leisure activities, such as sports, games, arts and crafts, and gardening.
Instruct patients and families in work, social, and living skills, the care and use of adaptive equipment, and other skills to facilitate home and work adjustment to disability.
Care for individuals or families during periods of incapacitation, family disruption, or convalescence, providing companionship, personal care, or help in adjusting to new lifestyles.
Plan, organize, and conduct occupational therapy programs in hospital, institutional, or community settings to help rehabilitate persons with disabilities because of illness, injury or psychological or developmental problems.
Exercise patients who are comatose, paralyzed, or have restricted mobility.
Participate in recreational activities with patients, including card games, sports, or television viewing.