[The path to customized prosthesis: role of the occupational therapist in the recovery of autonomy]

G Ital Med Lav Ergon. 2015 Jul-Sep;37 Suppl(3):34-8.
[Article in Italian]

Abstract

The aim of the rehabilitative treatment of the amputee is to facilitate the reintegration of the patient into daily life: within social, family, and working contexts. Occupational therapy relates to 'doing', to everyday life. These are the activities carried out by individuals during daily life: catching the bus, driving a car, cooking a meal, playing cards or changing a light bulb. During the process of rehabilitation of the amputee the occupational therapist must evaluate the residual capacities of the patient, discover their needs and requirements so as to develop suitable rehabilitative strategiesfor retraining motor-skills, acceptance of the new living conditions, and social reintegration.

Publication types

  • English Abstract

MeSH terms

  • Activities of Daily Living*
  • Amputees / rehabilitation*
  • Artificial Limbs*
  • Humans
  • Occupational Therapy*
  • Professional Role*
  • Prosthesis Design*
  • Surveys and Questionnaires