Psychiatr. pro Praxi, 2010; 11(3): 107-109
Use of ergotherapy in gerontopsychiatry
- Psychiatrická léčebna Bohnice, Praha
The authors aim at acquainting the reader briefly with the possible use of ergotherapy, or an experienced ergotherapist, in the field
of acute as well as follow-up gerontopsychiatry. In the area of nonpharmacological intervention in dementia patients, a wide range of
professionals are encountered including nurses, psychologists, occupational therapists, orderlies and others. The involvement of ergotherapists
is still relatively little widespread even though it is apparent from our experience that, in the field of gerontopsychiatry, the
work of an ergotherapist is irreplaceable.
Keywords: ergotherapy, rehabilitation, therapeutic unit
Published: July 1, 2010 Show citation
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