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In your own words, what is occupational therapy?
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Makayla Donigan is a Certified Nurse Aide, Certified Phlebotomy Technician, and Medical Copywriter.
Occupational Therapists often face a lot of confusion about their role from people in and outside of medicine. Show the interviewer you clearly understand the role of OT in healthcare and can educate others about it. Personalize it with your own analogies and metaphors.
Makayla Donigan is a Certified Nurse Aide, Certified Phlebotomy Technician, and Medical Copywriter.
"To me, occupational therapy (OT) is a holistic science-based approach to helping people do daily activities that contribute to a higher quality of life. It focuses on the person and their needs and goals relating to their daily activities. We meet them where they are and help them figure out how to improve their daily life processes. OTs work with all people at all ages and stages of life to help them gain better functioning from their head to their feet. "
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Occupational therapy to me is the use of a holistic science-based approach that focuses on helping individuals who have suffered an injury or condition regain their ability to perform their meaningful activities of daily living (ADLs) so they can live safe and independent lives. Occupational therapists (OT) use a patient-centered approach that focuses on the patient's goals and current capabilities to construct a plan to help the patient regain lost skills or a plan to educate the patient on new ways of performing the skill.
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Terrific answer! You've shared what OT is and how it benefits those who participate in it.
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