Occupational therapy perspective for enhancing functional independence in geriatric population
S. Sathish Kumar, Dr. Vijay Batra
Independence in functional ability is essential to health and well-being. Occupational Therapy intervention aims at improving quality of life of the elderly by enhancing functional performance capability and promoting independence in activity of daily living skill. Occupational Therapy (OT) intervention is context specific intervention, and typically applies to patient centered treatment planning approach.
S. Sathish Kumar, Dr. Vijay Batra. Occupational therapy perspective for enhancing functional independence in geriatric population. International Journal of Medical and Health Research, Volume 3, Issue 4, 2017, Pages 134-136