Review article
Occupational Therapy with People Aff ected by Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
Siniša Štefanac
; Rumailah Hospital, Doha, Qatar
Igor Grabovac
; Student šeste godine Medicinskog fakulteta Sveučilišta u Zagrebu
Abstract
Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease is the fifth cause of death worldwide which records a growing trend. It is characterized by stable periods and by acute exacerbations with progressive dyspnoea, which is first exercise induced and then occurs even at rest. Patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease gradually become less physically capable, suffer from mental problems, and their quality of life is impaired by the impossibility to perform regular daily activities such as: eating; maintaining personal hygiene; caring about appearance; preparing meals; taking medications; using telephone, money and transportation; doing household chores, and others. Occupational therapy assessment and treatment of people with pulmonary dysfunction contributes to improved performance of basic and complex daily activities, such as self-care, work and leisure, and thus aff ects and improves quality of life.
Keywords
occupational therapy; occupational therapist; regular daily activities; chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
Hrčak ID:
111754
URI
Publication date:
5.11.2013.
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