Guruprasad, V and Banumathe, KR (2012) Application of Occupational Performance Model in Occupational Therapy for Rehabilitation in Medical Conditions - A Case Study. International Journal of Health Sciences & Research, 2 (8). pp. 111-113. ISSN 2249-9571

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Abstract

This case study describes the application of occupational performance model in occupational therapy practice for physical dysfunctions in severe medical conditions. A case of 37 years old male diagnosed as Encephalitis with clinical presentation of left Hemiplegia and Seizure was referred. Initial evaluation revealed significant poor performance in cognitive, physical, emotional, social and dependent self-care tasks. The early rehabilitation was initiated based on occupational performance model which showed the marked improvement in the client’s abilities to perform basic daily living skills. This case study reveals knowledge about application of this model for rehabilitation in acute severe medical conditions.

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