title: Roles and functions of occupational therapy in burn care delivery.
abstract: The occupational therapist functions as an integral member of the burn care team and assists patients in achieving an optimal level of independence and a satisfying life style after a burn injury. With early assessment and ongoing occupational therapy intervention, an individual recovering from a burn injury should be able to return to a functional life style more rapidly.
mesh_terms: D002056:Burns / Q000534:rehabilitation*; D004185:Disability Evaluation; D006801:Humans; D009788:Occupational Therapy / Q000379:methods*; D010347:Patient Care Planning; D011379:Prognosis; D012017:Referral and Consultation