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The paper looks at how the Office of Personnel Management in Oklahoma describes the function of the occupational therapist as "providing and/or supervising the delivery of screening, evaluation, assessment, consultation and intervention services in an occupational therapy program" ("Occupational", n.d.). Furthermore, the paper discusses how the Office of Personnel Management indicates that occupational therapists may function at four different levels that include the entry level in which the individual learns to apply knowledge and develop skills and the advanced level in which the individual functions as a leader to create occupational therapy programs ("Occupational", n.d.).

From the Paper
"The Office of Personnel Management in Oklahoma describes the function of the Occupational Therapist as "providing and/or supervising the delivery of screening, evaluation, assessment, consultation and intervention services in an occupational therapy program" ("Occupational", n.d.). Furthermore, the Office of Personnel Management indicates that Occupational Therapists may function at four different levels that include the entry level in which the individual learns to apply knowledge and develop skills and the advanced level in which the individual functions as..."

Tags:occupational, therapy, elderly

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the paper describes how occupational therapy for the target population of people 60 to 70 years old addresses the need for this group to be independent in all aspects of their lives.

From the Paper
"Occupational therapy for the target population of people 60 to 70 years old addresses the need for this group to be independent in all aspects of their lives. This segment of the population has grown greatly in recent years as the so-called baby boom generation reaches this age. People are living longer today than in the past because of advances in health care and more healthful lifestyles. Many still need assistance in developing the skills to remain independent, though, and occupational therapy makes use of work, leisure activities, and self-care activities to help individuals achieve this goal. Reichert, Barros, Domingues, and Hallal (2007) note some of the barriers..."

Tags:occupational, therapy, aging

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The paper relates that the majority of schools in the United States that offer training for a Masters in Occupational Therapy require at least a GPA of 3.0 or higher, as well as a vast array of other requirements, which depend on the specific school. Additionally, the paper notes that semester credits required for each program are different and the time requirements for completion of the degree also vary. However, the paper also points out that the student in each program may complete his or her coursework at his or her own pace.

From the Paper
"Although the transcript was difficult to read, the research is based on a GPA below 3.0. Please be advised that the majority of schools in the United States that offer training for a Masters in Occupational Therapy require at least a GPA of 3.0 or higher, as well as a vast array of other requirements, which depend on the specific school. Additionally, the semester credits required for each program are different and the time requirements for completion of the degree also vary. However, the student in each program may complete his or her coursework at his or her own pace."

Tags:graduate, programs, therapy

Abstract
This paper discusses occupational therapy. The paper opens with a brief discussion of the history of Occupational Therapy (OT) theory, providing some examples of OT in practice. Next the paper looks at the roots of OT in psychiatry and its philosophy toward the treatment of the mentally ill. The paper then discusses the multidisciplinary approach to delivering services, and concludes with notes about the expanded role of occupational therapists.

Tags:mental illness, handicapped, learning disability, education, physiotherapy

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This sixteen-page graduate-level paper examines the benefits of using occupational therapy treatment with TBI clients. The author formulates the problem, describes the instrumentation and data collection procedures used; discusses the research design, including all variables, constants, and other attendant factors of the design; and analyzes the outcomes, probable limitations, and the significance of the study to the field of education.

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This paper discusses the role of occupational therapy in terms of Medicaid and Medicare facilities for the old.

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This paper aims to examine whether occupational therapist referrals of older adult individuals who are treated in the accident and emergency treatment setting will result in a reduction of falls and an improvement of ADL functioning. The paper outlines the aims and methodology of this study and presents a brief literature review.

Outline:
Statement of the Problem
Purpose of the Study
Significance of the Study
Aims and Objective
Methodology
Literature Review
Summary of the Literature Reviewed
Findings & Conclusions
Recommendations

From the Paper
"The study proposed herein aims to examine the procedures and processes used for referral of older adults to occupational therapist consultation following a fall which is treated in the accident and emergency healthcare setting and to determine whether this referral will further serve to assist the improvement of the older adult's ADL functioning.
"The methodology of the proposed study is qualitative in that the study will be conducted through an extensive review of the literature and specifically case study materials that report findings in the area of occupational therapists referrals of older adults following a fall and a subsequent visit to the accident or emergency treatment setting."

Tags:ADL, functioning, rehabilitation, exercise, physiotherapy

Abstract
This paper first discusses occupational justice and defines it as giving equal opportunities and resources to enable people to pursue meaningful occupations. The paper then gives a brief overview of the elderly in nursing homes and gives corresponding statistical data. Next, the paper discusses data conducted on occupational therapy and examines how it benefits and improves the lives of the elderly in nursing homes.

Table of Contents
Introduction
Occupational Justice
Elderly in Nursing Facility
Occupational Therapy
Conclusion

From the Paper
"Statistical reports in 1995 revealed that at least 4% of the population aged 65 years and above stayed in nursing facilities (Meiner & Lueckenotte, 2005). However, the quality of life of the elderly in nursing homes varies widely. While accounts of kind, compassionate care are common, there are also reports of inhumane, insensitive treatment of inmates, as well as incidents of physical and mental abuse. Paradoxically, the kind of environment in nursing homes where everything is taken care of for the elderly inmates can be counterproductive. The elderly inmates tend to lose control of their lives and their activity level and psychological well-being decreases (Hess & Markson, 1990.)"

Tags:aging nursing therapy, american occupational therapy association, health elderly

Abstract
The paper shows that the field of occupational therapy today has grown beyond its traditional role. It discusses how today's occupational therapist can be a teacher and a healer, as well as a therapist. It examines the variety of factors leading to the increased opportunities for occupational therapists, including the aging baby boomer population, the increase in work related injury and stress, the shortage of qualified professionals available and the trend of low cost health care and home-care.

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"Although occupational therapy has existed as a form of health care and human service provision for decades, the field has only recently become more recognized and is currently acknowledged as the twelfth fastest growing occupation in the United States (Damp et al. 1998)".

Tags:jobs, ot, physical, rehabilitation, psychiatric

From the Paper
"Dealing With Stereotypes in Creating Culturally Competent OT

Introduction
Although the United States has always been a nation of immigrants, it is becoming even more diverse. This is reflected in an increasingly diverse work force that is expected to be more than 50% female and minority by the 21st century, and it is reflected in the practices of occupational therapists.
The intent in the following pages is to look briefly at some of the groups that occupational therapists may encounter in their practice, and some of the ways that occupational therapists can become more culturally competent in working with diverse groups."