Include the basic daily tasks of feeding, grooming and hygiene, dressing, toileting and bathing. OT’s assist with the following:
- Instruction in adaptive/compensatory techniques
- Provision of and training in use of adaptive equipment (AE)
- Functional mobility and transfers
- Instruction in energy conservation/work simplification techniques; body mechanics to complete ADL safely
- Cognitive assessment of an individual’s ability to complete ADL and IADL safely and independently in their discharge setting
- Therapeutic exercise that will assist in increasing independence