The role of occupational therapy in rehabilitating stroke patients.
The role of the occupational therapist is outlined. An overview of occupational therapy evaluation and treatment is discussed. The goal of rehabilitation is aimed at helping the patient achieve the highest level of independence of which he is physically capable. A case report is presented.
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Northport VA Medical Center, NY 11768.
D000368:Aged; D002561:Cerebrovascular Disorders / Q000534:rehabilitation*; D003695:Delivery of Health Care; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D009788:Occupational Therapy; D010468:Perceptual Disorders / Q000534:rehabilitation