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Cognitive Function and Upper Limb Rehabilitation Training Post-Stroke Using a Digital Occupational Training System

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Home care occupational therapy.

¹Staff Therapist, Riverside Community Hospital, Riverside, CA.

Occupational Therapy in Health Care

|August 20, 2013

Summary

This paper details the Home Health Care Department at Loma Linda University Medical Center, outlining occupational therapist roles and homebound criteria. It highlights the benefits of home healthcare and necessary equipment, including adaptations.

Area of Science:

Occupational Therapy
Healthcare Management

Background:

The Home Health Care Department at Loma Linda University Medical Center (LLUMC) provides essential services.
Understanding the scope of home health care is crucial for patient well-being.

Purpose of the Study:

To describe the structure and functions of the LLUMC Home Health Care Department.
To outline the responsibilities of occupational therapists within this setting.
To detail the criteria for homebound status and the advantages of home healthcare.

Main Methods:

Review of departmental operations and occupational therapist roles.
Identification of homebound eligibility criteria.
Listing of essential equipment and supplies.
Examples of equipment adaptations and substitutions.

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Main Results:

Clear definition of occupational therapist responsibilities in home care.
Established criteria for patient eligibility (homebound status).
Comprehensive list of required equipment and supplies.
Practical examples of adapting or substituting equipment for home use.

Conclusions:

The Home Health Care Department at LLUMC is well-defined.
Occupational therapists play a vital role in home healthcare delivery.
Home healthcare offers significant benefits, supported by appropriate resources and adaptations.