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Wednesday, October 28, 2009
Karachi
Occupational Therapy is a healthcare profession which provides services to people whose ability of everyday functions is disrupted by some disability, developmental problems, aging process, mental illness or emotional problems.
This was stated by Dr Nabeela Soomro, Director, Institute of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation, Dow University of Health Sciences (DUHS), while speaking at a seminar held at the Dow Medical College, here on Tuesday.
The seminar was organised by the Institute of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, DUHS, to mark the “WFOT International Occupational Therapy Day” and was held at the Arag Auditorium, Dow Medical College. The theme of the seminar was “Difference between life and living”.
Dr Soomro said that occupational therapists assisted in daily living activities at home like feeding, grooming, bathing, toilet, in return for work and resuming community activities. “It becomes important to refer children to an occupational therapist as soon as it is evident that they have or are at risk of developing limitations in their development or independent functioning,” she added.
Brigitte Kamran, through her presentation “Community-Based Rehabilitation” revealed that the prevalence of disabilities in developing and industrialised countries ranged between 7 and 10 percent.
She said that Occupational Therapy had the potential to contribute significantly to the prevention and management of childhood disability in Pakistan. It is estimated that more 100 million people with disabilities could benefit from rehabilitation services.
Najma Adam, speaking on “Role of Occupational Therapy in Stroke” informed the gathering that the stroke rehabilitation is a process by which a stroke survivor goes through motions with a team of healthcare providers with the aim of regaining functions lost as much as possible after a stroke.
Mariam Bilal said that occupational therapy was a treatment that focused on helping cerebral palsy patients achieve independence in all areas of their lives. “Occupational therapy for cerebral palsy patients could provide them with positive, fun activities to enhance their cognitive, physical, and fine motor skills and increase their self-esteem and sense of accomplishment. The goal of occupational therapy for cerebral palsy patients is to help them live as independently as possible,” she added.
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