Eating Disorders

Question 1

Impact of eating disorders on occupational performance

Answer 1

a. Maladaptive eating habits and impaired meal preparation skills
b. Maladaptive lifestyle habits and impaired independent living skills
c. Impaired communication and assertion skills
d. Impaired stress management skills
e. Resistance to change

Question 2

General principles of OT intervention for clients with eating disorders

Answer 2

Physical harm reduction, cognitive reconstruction, psychosocial functional enablement

Question 3

Specific OT interventions for clients with eating disorders

Answer 3

i. Menu planning and meal preparation
ii. Lifestyle redesign and independent living skills training
iii. Communication and assertiveness training
iv. Stress management
v. Projective artwork and use of crafts
vi. relapse prevention
vii. body image improvement