Need for More Occupational Therapy Services
"Occupational therapy has proved its value. But now is the time for this work to go further and faster." Julia Scott, occupational therapist in Wales In Great Britain, the Welsh government has realized the value occupational therapy brings to its citizens and the increased need for more occupational therapy services. The article that is attached below discusses the "key role" occupational therapists are playing in health care in Wales and all across Great Britain. This article specifically demonstrates the way occupational therapists have enhanced the lives of their elderly population. Not only do OT services bring dignity to their elderly clients in helping them to increase their functionality and ability to participate in activities of daily living and activities that are meaningful to them, but OT services in Wales have also saved the government money because of occupational therapy's emphasis on holistic care and preventative treatment. I completely...