Roles and functions of occupational therapy in burn care delivery.
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.
D002056:Burns / Q000534:rehabilitation*; D004185:Disability Evaluation; D006801:Humans; D009788:Occupational Therapy / Q000379:methods*; D010347:Patient Care Planning; D011379:Prognosis; D012017:Referral and Consultation