fs380 What is occupational therapy (it)? Occupational therapy is a type of therapy that helps people of all ages participate in everyday activities such as self-care, work, and hobbies that are meaningful and important to them. OT’s goal is to help people achieve an optimal level of independence and quality of life. What conditions or injuries … Read more
Definition of Occupational Therapy: Occupational therapy is a type of therapy that helps people of all ages participate in daily activities such as self-care, work, and hobbies that are meaningful and important to them. OT’s goal is to help people achieve an optimal level of independence and quality of life. History of OT: OT has … Read more
Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT) is a type of therapy that was developed in the late 1980s by psychologist Marsha M. Linehan. It was originally developed to treat people with borderline personality disorder (BPD), who often experience strong emotions and have difficulty regulating them. However, DBT has since been shown to be effective in treating a … Read more
Plateau pressure is defined as the amount of pressure required to maintain lung inflation in the absence of airflow. It can be measured during mechanical ventilation by applying an inspiratory hold or by closing the exhalation port on inspiration for half a second to two seconds. I wrote this article to give an overview of … Read more