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Addressing The Iadl Of Driving, R Brandon. Yancey
Addressing The Iadl Of Driving, R Brandon. Yancey
Occupational Therapy Capstones
Driving is an integral part of daily life. Discontinuing driving due to decreasing function can have serious effects on a person's life. Occupational therapists work to enhance or maintain a persons independence when they are faced with illness, disease or natural declines associated with aging. Driving is listed as an Instrumental Activity of Daily Living (IADL) by the American Occupational Therapy Association (2002). Occupational therapists have special training and skills which assist them to understand the person from a holistic perspective. The decision to discontinue driving should be made after careful consideration of the many aspects of cognitive, visual-perceptual, and …
Occupational Therapy Driving Protocol For The Elderly Population, Terra Nelson, Courtney Marrs
Occupational Therapy Driving Protocol For The Elderly Population, Terra Nelson, Courtney Marrs
Occupational Therapy Capstones
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