Occupational Therapists Perspective in Wound Care Management
Journal Title: Journal of Medical Science And clinical Research - Year 2015, Vol 3, Issue 12
Abstract
Occupational Therapists play a major role in prevention and management in skin and wound care. Wounds and injuries can restrict persons participation in day to day activities e.g. Self care. Wounds can be of physical Injuries and mental disabilities like e.g. Depression, decreased social participation. As a part of rehabilitation team Occupational Therapists’ role plays in helping the clients return to pre injury physical and emotional function (1) .
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S. Sathish Kumar
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