home health agencies and clients to recognize the need for OT more. Since
there is a big incentive to cut down on or eliminate home health aide visits,
families and nurses do see the importance of setting up the environment and
training the client and famly in the safest and most independent way to
perform ADLs, given the physical condition which has brought the client to
home health. -- Jody
In a message dated 09/10/2001 8:16:10 PM Central Daylight Time,
[EMAIL PROTECTED] writes:
Often, I find myself differentiating between OT and PT services to clients
and family. Unfortunately, the persons I talk to tend to hit the "delete"
button in their brains when the word occupation is mentioned. It is mundane
and does not seem to be as exciting or technical as counting to ten with
ankle weights or applying a tens unit. Most clients and family admit that
performing routine occupations is important but..."can my mom walk?"
Making
the connection of mobility with meaningful occupation is difficult to
explain
to someone who just wants mom to walk. And everyone knows that is PT!!
However, when my message does get through, I usually end up with a very
strong proponent for OT, which makes my efforts worthwhile. It's a great
feling.
Thanks,
Ed Myers, OTR/L
