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OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY AND ITS ROLE IN IMPROVING THE QUALITY OF LIFE
OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY AND ITS ROLE IN IMPROVING THE QUALITY OF LIFE

Author(s): Andrei Dumitru
Subject(s): Psychology, Health and medicine and law, Gerontology
Published by: Editura Pro Universitaria
Keywords: occupational therapy; stroke; hemiplegia; functional disabilities;

Summary/Abstract: In this paper I aim to demonstrate the role of occupational therapy on people with hemiplagia, by applying the significant theoretical elements in this field Latelly, the incidence of post-stroke hemiplagia has been increasing, and the authorities' interest in this category has increased. People who want to practise occupational therapy must find solutions related to their training and imagination, using the activity to help the patient to acquire new skills, improve their deficient skills, compensate for functional disabilities, thus promoting health and development of life’s quality.

  • Issue Year: XII/2021
  • Issue No: 4
  • Page Range: 134-147
  • Page Count: 14
  • Language: English