iðjuþjálfum
Iðjuþjálfar, or occupational therapists, are health professionals who assess and treat people whose ability to perform everyday activities is affected by injury, illness, disability, or a change in life circumstances. Their aim is to enable participation in daily life, work, education, and leisure through meaningful activity and purposeful engagement.
They work across a range of settings, including hospitals, rehabilitation centers, schools, community health services, home-care
Core approaches include client-centered assessment and goal setting, activity analysis, and intervention planning. Methods commonly involve
Education and regulation typically require a university-level degree in occupational therapy, followed by professional registration or
Iðjuþjálfar play a key role in promoting independence and participation for people of all ages, from children