Lecture 1a Flashcards
1
Q
What do OTs do in mental health practice?
A
- Assessments
- Interventions
>leisure
>anxiety management
>group work
2
Q
What is a person-centred approach?
A
Identifying talents, interests, resources and support networks and discover aspects that are not working so well
- Priorities are identified as meaningful goals
- PERSON COMES FIRST: they are the expert
3
Q
How to provide person centred care
A
- Get to know the person’s preferred routines, likes, dislikes, skills, hopes and goals
- Identify meaningful occupations
- Support friendships and social networks
- Support engagement in community life
- Support communication
- Assist new learning in natural contexts
