Treating Dementia : the Complementing Team Approach of Occupational Therapy and Psychology. 6

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Contributor(s): The Journal Psychology. 134 (4) : July 2000. pp. 375-391 5 6 [] |
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ABSTRACT ; Dementia is a chronic progressive disorder that necessitates an interdisciplinary team approach to provide the highest quality of health care. The purpose of this article is to describe and promote the collaborations of psychologists and occupational therapist as key interdisciplinary team members. multiple sources were reference to develop and describe an interdisciplinary team model. Occupational therapists possess skills in understanding function, maximizing residual stnghts, defining small changes, modifying the enivronment, and developing caregiver strnghts and compensations. These skills can complement the skills of psychologists in understanding behavior and emotion, developing behavioral interventions, supporting team developing and providing psychodeveloping support to caregivers. 56

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