Occupational therapy is a healthcare profession and treatment approach that helps people participate in the everyday activities, or occupations, that are important to daily life, including self-care, work, school, social participation, and leisure, often following injury, illness, or disability. The profession took formal shape in the early twentieth century in the United States: the National Society for the Promotion of Occupational Therapy held its inaugural meeting in March 1917, and the organization adopted the name occupational therapy in 1921. Occupational therapists work with patients across the lifespan, adapting tasks, environments, and assistive equipment to restore or maintain functional independence.
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Why is occupational therapy called ergotherapy in Europe?
Ergotherapy comes from the Greek ergon, related to work, to act and to be active.
In Europe, occupational therapy is also known as ergotherapy. The name comes from the Greek word ergon, which is related to work, to act and to be active. It describes the same healthcare profession, which helps people take part in the everyday activities, or occupations, that are important for daily life, such as self-care tasks, work, school, social participation and leisure.
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Source National Organization for Rare Disorders (NORD): Adult polyglucosan body disease (NORD Rare Disease Database)
Occupational therapy is standard supportive treatment to build adaptive skills in intellectual disability.
Source National Organization for Rare Disorders: Koolen-de Vries Syndrome (NORD Rare Disease Database)
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Wikipedia contributors, Wikimedia FoundationOccupational Therapy - History sectionQuote, Occupational Therapy - History section
The inaugural meeting of the National Society for the Promotion of Occupational Therapy was held in March 1917, with the organization formally adopting the name occupational therapy in 1921.
Wikipedia: Occupational Therapy
History section - Eleanor Clarke Slagle paragraph
is considered the "mother" of occupational therapy. She advocated "habit training" as a primary occupational therapy model, asserting that meaningful routines can shape a person's well-being by creating structure and balance between work, rest and leisure.
Occupational Therapy - Lead section
Occupational therapy (OT), also known as ergotherapy in Europe, is a healthcare profession that helps people take part in the everyday activities, or occupations, that are important for daily life.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Occupational_therapy, lead section
Occupational therapy (OT), also known as ergotherapy in Europe, is a healthcare profession that helps people take part in the everyday activities, or occupations, that are important for daily life.
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Occupational therapy (OT), also known as ergotherapy in Europe, is a healthcare profession that helps people take part in the everyday activities, or occupations, that are important for daily life.
In Group: Occupational, Speech and Cognitive Rehabilitation, Introduction
Occupational therapy (OT), also known as ergotherapy in Europe, is a healthcare profession that helps people take part in the everyday activities, or occupations, that are important for daily life.
View the SourceNational Organization for Rare Disorders: Koolen-de Vries Syndrome (NORD Rare Disease Database)
National Organization for Rare DisordersTreats: Koolen-de Vries syndrome, Standard Therapies, TreatmentQuote, Treats: Koolen-de Vries syndrome, Standard Therapies, Treatment
Early intervention programs, including physical, occupational and speech therapy can address developmental delays.
National Organization for Rare Disorders (NORD): Adult polyglucosan body disease (NORD Rare Disease Database)
National Organization for Rare Disorders (NORD)Treats: Adult polyglucosan body disease, Standard TherapiesQuote, Treats: Adult polyglucosan body disease, Standard Therapies
Physical and occupational therapy is of benefit for some affected individuals.
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