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What is the occupational therapist's
(OT) role in palliative care?
The OT:
- assesses each person's needs and
offers practical suggestions for daily activities
- works with the person and their
families to help them do things that are meaningful to them
- can help with relaxation exercises
- finds, adapts or makes equipment
to help the person with independence
- teaches the person how to save
his/her energy
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