OAR@UM Collection:https://www.um.edu.mt/library/oar/handle/123456789/417012026-06-16T08:26:13Z2026-06-16T08:26:13ZTherapeutic measures used in occupational therapy in a psychiatric settinghttps://www.um.edu.mt/library/oar/handle/123456789/421492019-04-10T01:26:02Z1996-01-01T00:00:00ZTitle: Therapeutic measures used in occupational therapy in a psychiatric setting
Abstract: Occupational Therapy is the treatment of physical and psychiatric
conditions whilst taking the person as a whole (Gestalt) and
considering his physical, psychological/emotional and social
needs. It may be achieved through specifically selected activities
in order to help people reach their maximum level of function
and independence in all aspects of daily life.
In a psychiatric setting, the three major therapeutic measures
used by an Occupational Therapist are:
1. Individual programmes
2. Group Therapy
3. Activities1996-01-01T00:00:00ZThe role of the social workerhttps://www.um.edu.mt/library/oar/handle/123456789/421482019-04-10T01:26:04Z1996-01-01T00:00:00ZTitle: The role of the social worker
Abstract: People come face to face with various situations in the course of their life cycle that may
render their lives problematic.
It is well known that people seeking medical help from their own General Practitioners or
otherwise may feel free to talk about situations other than medical, but which make their
lives miserable. Most of these situations may have social implications of a severe nature,
such as harrasment by others or family neglect or support, or even of a financial nature or
about inadequate accommodation.1996-01-01T00:00:00ZOccupational therapy in mental healthhttps://www.um.edu.mt/library/oar/handle/123456789/421472020-04-03T12:25:35Z1996-01-01T00:00:00ZTitle: Occupational therapy in mental health
Abstract: Occupational Therapy (OT) is one of the profession in the multidisciplinary treatment team
working in the mental health field. OT can be described as the study of human occupations -
self maintenance, productivity and leisure - and the management of the adaptive behaviour
which is required to perform these occupational functions. The work of the OT involves
analysis of the kinds of occupation, requirements for their performance and the significance
of each. Management of behaviours entails evaluation, interpretation and intervention,
through treatment and consultation, for the development, remediation or maintenance of
occupational performance. The unique feature of occupational therapy, which separates its
knowledge from all other professions, is this study and management of purposeful activity
and occupation.1996-01-01T00:00:00ZPsychiatric emergencies in the casualty departmenthttps://www.um.edu.mt/library/oar/handle/123456789/421462019-04-10T01:26:18Z1996-01-01T00:00:00ZTitle: Psychiatric emergencies in the casualty department
Abstract: Psychiatric emergencies are difficult to define. The medical
definition of psychiatric emergencies in situations in which, on
account of an abnormal mental state or behaviour, the life of a
patient, or someone else, is in jeopardy.
However this definition would exclude the commoner situations
encountered in casualty which are characterised by severe
dislocation in psychological or social functioning
and often accompanied by their high nuisance value.
In order to remedy this limitation the concept of "crisis" is
used to include those situations when there is a reduction in
coping ability to external stress.
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