toimintaterapiassa

Toimintaterapia, known in English as occupational therapy, is a health profession concerned with promoting health and well-being through occupation. The primary purpose of occupational therapy is to enable people to participate in the activities of everyday life. Occupational therapists achieve this outcome by working with people and communities to enhance their ability to engage in the occupations they need to, want to, or are expected to do, or by modifying the occupation or the environment to better suit the person's abilities.

Occupational therapists work with individuals of all ages, from infants to the elderly. They address physical, cognitive, psychosocial, and environmental factors that may be hindering a person's ability to perform daily tasks. These tasks can range from personal care activities like bathing and dressing, to work or school-related duties, leisure pursuits, and social interactions.

The therapeutic process typically involves an assessment of the individual's needs and goals, followed by the development and implementation of a personalized intervention plan. This plan may include activities designed to improve specific skills, the use of adaptive equipment, environmental modifications, and education for the individual and their support network. The ultimate aim is to enhance independence, improve quality of life, and support participation in meaningful occupations.