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Occupational Therapy - Rehabilitation Services
Health Care Professionals - Surgical Health System
Occupational Therapists provide service to the two general surgical units where patients present with a wide variety of surgical procedures, some of which interfere with a patient’s ability to manage their activities of daily living. (The specialized Cardiovascular, Orthopaedic and Neurosurgical units are not included in the ‘General Surgery’ group).
The Occupational Therapist provides comprehensive assessment of a patient’s occupational performance areas including personal care, work and leisure. Practising within a client-centred approach, interventions are provided to:
- address the identified deficit areas and assist the patient to maximize functional independence or achieve their occupational performance goals
- educate patients, families and staff regarding a patient’s abilities, limitations and care needs
- assist in the discharge process by providing information on assistive equipment, community supports and services and safety at home.
Occupational Therapy also provides ADL oximetry assessment for those patients who may require supplemental oxygen at home. This assessment of oxygen saturation levels during activity is complemented by a teaching component wherein relaxation and energy conservation/work simplification principles are discussed.
On the surgical units, the Occupational Therapist functions within a multidisciplinary team, discussing assessment, treatment and discharge goals/recommendations so that a comprehensive approach to patient care is provided.