Introduction to the Occupational Therapy Activity Internship Room
This internship room primarily utilizes various activities to assess patients' functions, aiding in diagnosis and training to achieve functional independence. Activities such as leather crafting, woodworking, pottery, painting, music, calligraphy, and general recreation can serve as therapeutic interventions.
Occupational therapy analyzes the physical and psychological characteristics generated by these activities. By appropriately selecting or modifying them to meet patients' needs, therapists help address specific challenges, promote functional recovery, and maximize patients' potential in work, social interactions, and family life. This approach enables individuals to return to their work roles or care for themselves in daily life, leading to a fulfilling and joyful existence.
Objectives of the Internship Room
The primary purpose of this course is to enable students to understand the relationship between therapeutic theories and the design of therapeutic activities through learning. It aims to cultivate the ability to integrate therapeutic activity design with theoretical principles, thereby equipping students with clinical methods and techniques.
Through this course, students will:
- Understand the connection between therapeutic theories and the design of therapeutic activities, enhancing their ability to create effective interventions.
- Learn clinical treatment methods and techniques, including stress management, art therapy, and social skills training, along with their underlying principles, assessment methods, and therapeutic techniques to develop clinical application skills.
- Gain proficiency in analyzing and modifying therapeutic activities by utilizing tools such as facial burn masks and computer-assisted therapeutic activities.
- Comprehend the theories of occupational science and clinical reasoning in occupational therapy, achieving the integration of clinical practice with theoretical knowledge.
- Engage with literature to deepen their understanding of the connection between occupational therapy research and clinical evidence, enhancing their ability to apply theory in practice across various clinical conditions.
Main Equipment in the Internship Room
- **Leather crafting tools**
- **Woodworking tools**
- **Breathing physiology recorder**: PowerLab 4/25T (one unit)
Courses Related to the Internship Room
- **Occupational Therapy for Cardiopulmonary Diseases**
- **Occupational Therapy Techniques**
- **Occupational Therapy Assessment**
- **Activity Analysis**