Basics of occupational therapy and art therapy

Basics of occupational therapy and art therapy

This textbook is intended for theoretical and practical training in Fundamentals of Occupational Therapy. It meets the main goal of Occupational Therapy (OT) training for rehabilitation, physiotherapy and occupational therapy students in acquiring professional competencies for occupational therapy patient assessment, training in activities of daily living (ADL), walking training, use of devices facilitating quality of life and active participation in various work activities and crafts, with the earliest possible resocialization and readaptation to the social environment and society.

Art therapy is also included as one of the areas of creative therapy through art, along with music, dance-movement and drama therapy. The goal of art therapy activities is to achieve positive changes in the psychological and social sphere of people with disabilities, to relieve tension, awaken inner vitality, activate personal resources and facilitate social adaptation.

Apart from the students, the textbook occupational therapy can be used by already practicing rehabilitators, physiotherapists, occupational therapists and other specialists in the field of physical and rehabilitation medicine.