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PRONUNCIATION OF OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY

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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY

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Occupational therapy is a noun.
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WHAT DOES OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY MEAN IN ENGLISH?

occupational therapy

Occupational therapy

Occupational therapy, often called OT, is the use of treatments to develop, recover, or maintain the daily living and work skills of people with a physical, mental or developmental condition. Occupational therapy is a client-centered practice that places a premium on the progress towards the client’s goals. Occupational therapy interventions focus on adapting the environment, modifying the task, teaching the skill, and educating the client/family in order to increase participation in and performance of daily activities, particularly those that are meaningful to the client. Occupational therapy often involves physical therapy.

Definition of occupational therapy in the English dictionary

The definition of occupational therapy in the dictionary is treatment of people with physical, emotional, or social problems, using purposeful activity to help them overcome or learn to deal with their problems.

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY

occupancies
occupancy
occupant
occupation
occupation franchise
occupation grouping
occupation groupings
occupational
occupational guidance
occupational hazard
occupational health
occupational medicine
occupational pension
occupational psychologist
occupational psychology
Occupational Safety and Health Administration
occupational therapist
occupationally
occupative
occupied

WORDS THAT END LIKE OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY

aromatherapy
chemotherapy
electroconvulsive therapy
family therapy
gene therapy
group therapy
hormone replacement therapy
hydrotherapy
hypnotherapy
immunotherapy
pharmacotherapy
physical therapy
physiotherapy
phytotherapy
psychotherapy
radiation therapy
radiotherapy
retail therapy
speech therapy
therapy
triple combination therapy

Synonyms and antonyms of occupational therapy in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

Translation of «occupational therapy» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY

Find out the translation of occupational therapy to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of occupational therapy from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «occupational therapy» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

职业治疗
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

terapia ocupacional
570 millions of speakers

English

occupational therapy
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

व्यावसायिक चिकित्सा
380 millions of speakers
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Translator English - Arabic

العلاج المهني
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

трудотерапия
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

terapia ocupacional
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

পেশাগত থেরাপি
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

ergothérapie
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

terapi pekerjaan
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

Beschäftigungstherapie
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

作業療法
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

작업 치료
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Therapy terapi
85 millions of speakers
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Translator English - Vietnamese

lao động trị liệu
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

தொழில் சிகிச்சை
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

व्यावसायिक चिकित्सा
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

iş terapisi
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

terapia occupazionale
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

terapia zajęciowa
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

трудотерапія
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

terapie ocupațională
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

εργοθεραπεία
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

arbeidsterapie
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

arbetsterapi
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

ergoterapi
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of occupational therapy

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY»

The term «occupational therapy» is quite widely used and occupies the 34.390 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY» OVER TIME

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Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about occupational therapy

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10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY»

Discover the use of occupational therapy in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to occupational therapy and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
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Assessments in Occupational Therapy Mental Health: An ...
Assessments in Occupational Therapy Mental Health, Second Edition proposes an exciting integrated approach to assessing multiple systems. the chapters in this text also present a thorough process for approaching client evaluation.
Hemphill-Pearson, Barbara, 2008
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Preparing for the Occupational Therapy National Board Exam: ...
Features: Detailed schedule for 45-days of study In depth content outlines for each chapter References for each question with evidenced based rationale Over 100 Figures and Tables to illustrate key points Wellness Tips and Self Assessment ...
Rosanne DiZazzo-Miller, Joseph Pellerito Jr., 2010
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Occupational Therapy and Mental Health
An innovation in this edition is the inclusion of commentaries by service users on some of the chapters. This fourth edition has been extensively revised and updated.
Jennifer Creek, Lesley Lougher, 2011
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Foundations for Practice in Occupational Therapy
Underlining the importance and clinical relevance of theory to practice, the text provides an excellent introduction to the theoretical basis of occupational therapy. Contributions are given by both academics and expert clinicians.
Edward A. S. Duncan, 2011
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Psychosocial Occupational Therapy: An Evolving Practice
With a novice friendly approach focusing on diagnosis, this book is filled with case illustrations to demonstrate therapy in clinical practice so that readers are prepared for working with actual clients in real-life contexts.
Elizabeth Cara, Anne MacRae, 2012
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Conditions in Occupational Therapy: Effect on Occupational ...
This edition includes new chapters on anxiety disorders and cardiopulmonary disorders. The expanded art program includes more photos, drawings, charts, and graphs.
Ben Atchison, Diane K. Dirette, 2007
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Groupwork in Occupational Therapy
Part One tackles theoretical aspects, while Part Two considers practical approaches to group management.
Linda Finlay, 1993
8
Occupational Therapy: Performance, Participation, and Well-being
Incorporated within this impressive third edition are new features and topics that shape the modern era in occupational therapy practice.
Charles Christiansen, Carolyn Manville Baum, Julie Bass-Haugen, 2005
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The Practice of Psychosocial Occupational Therapy
Using an evidence-based approach, this edition outlines the theory and practice of occupational therapy, with firm emphasis throughout on the need for clear aims of treatment within a sound theoretical framework.
Linda Finlay, 2004
10
Occupational Therapy and Vocational Rehabilitation
This book introduces the occupational therapist to the practice of vocational rehabilitation.
Joanne Ross, 2013

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term occupational therapy is used in the context of the following news items.
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Occupational therapist
I earned a bachelor's degree in health science and a master's degree in occupational therapy. I am licensed through the state of Maryland and ... «Baltimore Sun, Jul 15»
2
Children's treatment centre honours founder
These services include physiotherapy, occupational therapy and speech language therapy. They are offered from the organization's Lark Street ... «Chatham Daily News, Jul 15»
3
Canton family keeps coming back to summer camp
Alyssa Golles, 20, is studying psychology and occupational therapy at Eastern Michigan University. Her summer job is at camp. "Every day, I am out here ... «WDIV Detroit, Jul 15»
4
Students invest in themselves at Lone Star College
Students also can pursue degrees in nursing, emergency medical services, occupational therapy assistant, pharmacy technology more. «Chron.com, Jul 15»
5
Help Charlie heal with karaoke party at Dallas Children Theater
He has defied predictions to be mobile and talk, thanks to excellent physical and occupational therapy. But his family does need help to pay for ... «Dallas Morning News, Jul 15»
6
Easter Seals holds Albany-area summer camp for kids of all abilities
... games — volleyball, basketball, swimming — and also get academic instruction and physical or occupational therapy as needed. It's a good ... «Albany Times Union, Jul 15»
7
Foothill program opens doors for more than its students
That state program provides diagnostic and treatment services, medical case management and physical and occupational therapy services to ... «Palo Alto Online, Jul 15»
8
With daughter rapidly aging, Maryland Jewish family finds joy in …
She receives physical therapy four times a week, occupational therapy twice a week and speech therapy three times a week. Her physical ... «Jewish Telegraphic Agency, Jul 15»
9
What Home Means to New York's Oldest Old
“When I talk about leaving, they say that depends on your progress in physical therapy and occupational therapy. I don't see that I'm gaining ... «New York Times, Jul 15»
10
Stem cells and a hero – medical journey to Thailand
In addition, patients received occupational therapy, physical therapy and water therapy. "The stem cells had be flown in from China on the day ... «Jackson Clarion Ledger, Jul 15»

REFERENCE
« EDUCALINGO. Occupational therapy [online]. Available <https://educalingo.com/en/dic-en/occupational-therapy>. Apr 2024 ».
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