OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY IN GERIATRIC CARE: ENHANCING QUALITY OF LIFE AND INDEPENDENCE.
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Occupational therapy, geriatric care, quality of life, independence, aging, functional abilities, person-centered care
Abstract
Occupational therapy plays a crucial role in enhancing the quality of life and independence of older adults. This essay explores the significance of occupational therapy in geriatric care and how it can improve the overall well-being of seniors. Through a comprehensive review of literature, this essay discusses the methods, results, and implications of occupational therapy interventions in geriatric care. The findings suggest that occupational therapy is an effective and valuable approach in promoting independence, functional abilities, and overall quality of life among older adults. By focusing on person-centered care and addressing individual needs, occupational therapists can help older adults maintain their autonomy and dignity as they age.
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Shikhah Abdullah Saleh Alawad
Physiotherapist, Hotat Bani Tamim Hospital
Amira Ajib Abdullah Al-Ajib
Women's physical therapist, non-physician, Hotat Bani Tamim General Hospital
Rageed Ebrahim Abdualmohsen Alabdualwahab
Women's physical therapist, non-physician, Maternity and Children's Hospital in Buraidah
Fatimah Abdu Ahmed Jawkhab
Women's physical therapist, non-physician, Abu Arish General Hospital