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Occupational therapy with patients with multiple personality disorder: personal reflections
1Psychiatric Occupational Therapy, Foster G. McGaw Hospital, Loyola University Medical Center, Maywood, Illinois.
Summary
Occupational therapists can help patients with dissociative identity disorder (DID) by reviewing psychiatric literature to establish treatment goals and interventions. This paper outlines a framework for occupational therapy in acute psychiatric care settings for DID patients.
Area of Science:
- Psychiatry
- Occupational Therapy
- Psychology
Background:
- Increasing admissions of patients with dissociative identity disorder (DID) to acute psychiatric units.
- Limited occupational therapy literature available for treating DID patients.
- Need for defined roles and interventions for occupational therapists in acute care.
Observation:
- Occupational therapists face challenges in goal setting and intervention design for DID.
- Review of psychiatric and psychological literature is crucial for understanding DID.
- Existing programs in acute care settings require adaptation for this population.
Findings:
- A framework for occupational therapists to work with DID patients in acute care was developed.
- The framework integrates psychiatric and psychological knowledge into occupational therapy practice.
- The role of occupational therapists is delineated within existing acute care programs.
Implications:
- Provides guidance for occupational therapists working with DID patients.
- Enhances the integration of occupational therapy in acute psychiatric care for DID.
- Addresses a gap in the occupational therapy literature regarding DID treatment.