Occupational therapy focuses on lifestyle modification, health promotion, remediation of physical and visual impairments, and maximizing self-care independence, all of which are directly and adversely affected by diabetes and its complications. Occupational therapy practitioners focus on helping clients take charge of their diabetes as opposed to being controlled by it, so they can participate in everyday activities. According to a fact sheet published by the American Occupational Therapy Association, OT practitioners can help clients develop measurable goals consistent with the seven behaviors advocated by the American Association of Diabetes Educators (AADE): healthy eating, being active, monitoring, taking medications, problem solving, healthy coping and reducing risks.
started by beihlt on 08 Nov 15
According to a fact sheet published by the American Occupational Therapy Association, OT practitioners can help clients develop measurable goals consistent with the seven behaviors advocated by the American Association of Diabetes Educators (AADE): healthy eating, being active, monitoring, taking medications, problem solving, healthy coping and reducing risks.