What is the purpose of occupational therapy?
By taking a “whole-person approach” to mental and physical health, occupational therapy aims to optimize function. They work to help people reach their full potential.
Occupational therapists frequently concentrate on activities of daily living (ADLs) because they are the foundation of independent living. This is accomplished through practical assistance and empowering individuals to gain independence and overcome barriers that prevent them from performing the occupations (i.e., activities that matter to them).
Occupational therapists can treat a wide range of conditions and assist patients of all ages in regaining and maintaining the mental and physical health required to carry out daily tasks.