Evaluation occupational therapy program patients spinal cord injury

Material and methods: Data were obtained on patients with spinal cord injury admitted to the Department of Rehabilitation, Kaunas University of Medicine Hospital in The study population consisted of 97 Complex rehabilitation was started after the stabilization of functional state in the Department of Neurosurgery and transfer to Department of Rehabilitation. The average duration of early rehabilitation in the Department of Rehabilitation was Evaluate physical and environmental barriers in the home and community and recommend modifications e.

Facilitate the identification and development of leisure activities, and explore community resources e. Conduct driving evaluations and training, and recommend adaptations to vehicles to ensure driver and passenger safety e.

Provide training, adaptations, and resources for parenting with a SCI e. Empower and teach individuals who require assistance from caregivers to direct care effectively e. Re-evaluate, problem-solve, and help those with SCI identify and incorporate new routines as they age e. Teach pain management and energy conservation strategies e.

Educate in peer resources and self-advocacy e. Am J Occup Ther ; 46 : — Mingaila S, Krisciunas A. Occupational therapy for patients with spinal cord injury in early rehabilitation.

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Spinal Cord ; 41 : — Download references. You can also search for this author in PubMed Google Scholar. Correspondence to P Pillastrini. Reprints and Permissions. Pillastrini, P. Evaluation of an occupational therapy program for patients with spinal cord injury. Spinal Cord 46, 78—81 Download citation. Received : 10 November Revised : 02 March Accepted : 26 March Published : 24 April Issue Date : January Anyone you share the following link with will be able to read this content:.

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Modified independent at C6. Dressing — Total assist from C1 to C5. Modified independent for the upper body.