Cooperation and coordination with other professionals, families, caregivers and volunteers are important in the realisation of the holistic approach used in occupational therapy.Occupational therapists (OTs) offer practical advice and support to help people carry out their daily activities. Occupational therapists and occupational therapy assistants recognise the importance of teamwork. Examples include teaching new techniques and providing equipment to facilitate independence in personal care and reducing environmental barriers by providing resources to lessen stress. Intervention focuses on person-oriented programmes designed to facilitate the performance of everyday tasks and adaptation of settings in which the person, group or population receiving occupational therapy works, lives and socialises. The plan is relevant to the developmental stage, habits, roles, life-style preferences and environment of the person, group or community receiving occupational therapy. The results of an occupational therapy assessment form the basis of a plan which address short and long-term aims of intervention. The occupational therapist works together with the individual, group or community receiving occupational therapy to focus on personal capacity and environmental factors that may impact performance of important daily activities.Īssessment includes the use of standardised procedures, interviews, observations in a variety of settings, as well as consultation with significant others. The occupational therapy process is based on initial and repeated assessments. Occupational therapists have the right for self-determination regarding the populations and settings they serve, including those marginalised by economic, political or social factors. Occupational therapists also accept referrals from a broad range of individuals, professionals and organisations.
Occupational therapists can provide direct access to occupational therapy services without a referral from another health professional.
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