Occupational therapy

Occupational therapy; It enables people with special needs to increase their standard of living and lead a better life. People whose participation in social life is restricted due to neurological disorders, trauma, congenital hereditary diseases, substance abuse and social exclusion continue their lives with the help of the occupational therapy unit.

Ergotherapy Applications;

• Cognitive occupational therapy: It is a multidisciplinary occupational therapy aimed at physically relaxing the daily life of the person after brain damage in neurologic diseases originating from the brain.
• It is a multidisciplinary ergotherapy aimed at physical relaxation.
• Psychiatric occupational therapy: It is an occupational therapy application that provides psychological relaxation in line with the needs of the patient.
• Community-Based Occupational Therapy: It is an occupational therapy practice that aims to involve individuals who have difficulties in accessing basic services due to their special circumstances.
• Pediatric occupational therapy: It is applied to ensure that children with problems that affect growth and development do not experience negativity in daily activities.
•  Children who are subject to occupational therapy are subjected to special education practices.
• Occupational ergotherapy: It is a form of ergotherapy practice that is generally applied during the employment of disabled individuals and reflects the positive aspects of the work.

Occupational Therapy Devices;

• Personal Care Assistive Devices: These are the devices developed for the patient to perform personal care procedures independently.
• Plastic handle blade, wrist support device platform for care products and nail clippers are among the personal care devices.
• Nutrition Auxiliary Devices: These are the accessories that make it easier to eat at nutritional meals. Non-slip wrist support, spoon-fork-knife-plate set and food carrier are among the feeding devices.
• Clothing Assistive Devices: Some devices have been developed to dress and undress the patient without support.
• Dressing rods, elastic laces, sock-wearing apparatus, velcro (velcro) tape, button hook and supported shoehorn are among the clothing apparatus.
• Bathroom Support Devices: Patients who have difficulties in actions such as toileting and taking a shower can benefit from the apparatus they can use in the bathroom.
• Bath chair, shower head, hand sponge, shower fiber, holding support bar and long toilet brush are among the bathroom ergotherapy devices.