Role of Occupational Therapy in Pain Management
American Occupational Therapy Association
Abstract
The American Occupational Therapy Association (AOTA) asserts that occupational therapists and occupational therapy assistants, collectively referred to as occupational therapy practitioners (AOTA, 2020b), are distinctly prepared to work independently and to contribute to interprofessional teams in the treatment of pain. Occupational therapy practitioners work to ensure active engagement in meaningful occupations for "persons, groups, or populations (i.e., the client)" (AOTA, 2020b, p. 1) at risk for and affected by pain.
Topics & Concepts
Occupational therapyMedicineOccupational exposurePain managementPhysical therapyEnvironmental healthMusculoskeletal pain and rehabilitationPediatric Pain Management TechniquesOccupational Therapy Practice and Research