Occupational therapy intervention for people with movement disorders and cognitive impairment

Abstract

The article deals with the use of occupational therapy intervention for people with movement disorders and cognitive impairment. The relevance of the research lies in the fact that for many people with movement disorders and cognitive impairment, self-care and limited household activity are difficult even in the conditions of their own home, and it is extremely difficult to visit various institutions for domestic purposes. Therefore, the aim of the study was to substantiate the effectiveness of occupational therapy intervention to avoid pathological and pre-pathological changes in people with movement disorders and cognitive impairment. The research methods used were the analysis of literary sources, occupational therapy observation, questionnaires and conversations with people with movement disorders and cognitive impairment. The sequence of actions of ergotherapeutic intervention in the correction or compensation of movement disorders and cognitive insufficiency of the patient is determined. Recommendations are provided for an ergotherapeutic program, regarding the use of means of rehabilitation for people with movement disorders and cognitive impairment, which includes: treatment of position, joint play, restoration of balance and gait, cardio training, physical exercises, research of individual cognitive functions such as memory, attention, spatial perception etc. The importance of using special technical devices for people with severe diseases of the upper limbs and leg joints who cannot perform self-care is shown. The goal of occupational therapy intervention for cognitive impairment is outlined, which includes achieving maximum self-sufficiency and independence of a person in everyday activities (in the home, work and social environment). The use of occupational therapy intervention in practical activities will help to avoid pathological and pre-pathological changes in people with movement disorders and cognitive impairment and will speed up recovery.