The occupational therapist's role in the management of diabetes.
This paper will describe the Diabetic Day Centre program at the Lions Gate Hospital, and the occupational therapist's unique role in that program. Diabetic processes or characteristics which influence assessment and intervention by rehabilitation personnel will be discussed, as well as lifestyle management techniques which promote the patient's physical and psychological well-being. Adaptive equipment available for managing medications will be reviewed.
D001955:British Columbia; D003920:Diabetes Mellitus / Q000534:rehabilitation*; D006801:Humans; D009788:Occupational Therapy; D010044:Outpatient Clinics, Hospital; D010348:Patient Care Team; D012380:Role