Occupational therapy in rehabilitation settings

Abstract

Geriatric patients have particular characteristics that require specific skills from occupational therapists as part of the rehabilitation team. The various rehabilitation settings have specific characteristics requiring a diverse approach for the OT assessment and intervention in order to have an efficient and professional practice. Comorbidities, polypharmacy, and fragility are all factors to be considered to obtain a comprehensive and client-centered approach for the rehabilitation of geriatric patients.