ergoterapeutiske

Ergoterapeutiske is an adjective related to ergoterapi, the profession known in English as occupational therapy. It describes approaches, interventions, assessments, and equipment used by occupational therapists to support participation in meaningful activities across daily life.

In practice, ergoterapeutiske work centers on enabling people to engage in daily tasks (activities of daily living and instrumental activities of daily living), work and school activities, and leisure. It is client-centered and holistic, considering physical, cognitive, sensory, emotional, and environmental factors. Occupational therapists analyze activities to identify barriers and design compensatory strategies, skill training, environmental modifications, and the use of assistive devices.

Common interventions include retraining or adapting self-care tasks, home and workplace modifications, prescribing assistive technology, energy-conservation techniques, cognitive rehabilitation, and hand therapy. In pediatric settings, it may involve play-based activities to support development; in mental health, it focuses on daily living skills and social participation.

Settings include hospitals, rehabilitation centers, community clinics, schools, and long-term care facilities. The profession is regulated in many countries; practitioners typically hold an accredited degree in occupational therapy and are licensed or registered to practice.

Evidence-based practice supports ergoterapeutiske approaches for conditions such as stroke, traumatic brain injury, spinal cord injury, arthritis, and mental health disorders, with outcomes including improved independence, quality of life, and participation. Etymologically, the term derives from Greek ergon (work) and therapeia (treatment). In Norwegian contexts, ergoterapeutiske denotes the application of occupational therapy principles.