The main objective of the course is to outline the basic concepts of Occupational Therapy, in particular, the basic concepts of Occupational Therapy, in particular, those relating to the history of the profession, the theoretical foundations of occupational therapy, the professional role, professional ethics and models of professional practice. Furthermore, the basic principles of occupational therapy in the geriatric patient are outlined.
Lectures and discussions of case report
History of Occupational Therapy
The Professional Profile
The Code of Conduct
Professional responsibility
The evaluation of the Occupational Therapist
Definition of ADL, Aids, Adaptations, Architectural barriers.
Activity analysis
Willard &Spackman “Terapia Occupazionale” Antonio Delfino Ed.
J. Cunningham Piergrossi “Essere nel fare” Francoangeli Ed.
Noemi Penna, Yuri Maritan "L'intervento in Terapia Occupazionale - Dalla storia di vita al ragionamento clinico", FrancoAngeli Ed.
Lecture notes of the teacher