Occupational therapy
The role of an Occupational Therapist within the Neurological Rehabilitation Service is to work with patients to identify, through assessment, the areas of function affected by their illness or disability.
Following this, goals are identified and treatment plans implemented to maximise independence in these areas.
Interventions include assessment and treatment of impairments such as motor, sensory, fatigue, cognition and perception related to how they impact on:
- personal care
- domestic tasks
- work skills
- leisure interests
- community skills
- social skills
- home environment
- posture management and seating
- arm rehabilitation.
Occupational Performance Model (Australia) (OPMA)
The Occupational Performance Model (Australia) (OPMA) is used to structure our assessments and intervention planning.
The OPMA addresses all areas of occupational performance in the context of self-maintenance, rest, leisure and productivity.
The OPMA identifies components contributing towards disruption of occupational performance and roles:
- bio-mechanical
- sensory-motor
- cognitive
- intra-personal
- inter-personal.
This results in truly holistic and person-centred assessments, goal setting and intervention planning.
Outpatients
We primarily see outpatients at Oxford Centre for Enablement (OCE). Community and home visits are completed as necessary and in relation to specific neurological rehabilitation goals.
Inclusion / exclusion criteria
Referral Criteria for Outpatient Occupational Therapy (pdf, 162 KB)
Multidisciplinary Team (including nursing)
We review patients and provide interventions, including occupational therapy, when they attend for a review of their neurological condition.
Leisure and woodwork service
Leisure and woodwork activities are used as therapeutic devices to assist patients in achieving their rehabilitation goals.
This can include the development of work skills and an introduction to new leisure activities.
Group programmes
As well as those listed below, other ad-hoc groups include a Relaxation Group and Photography Group.
Fatigue Management
Five-week programme for people with Multiple Sclerosis (MS), usually held virtually.
BOOST
Education based self-management programme for people with long-term neurological conditions.
Arm Group Breakfast Group
Social group facilitating practice of cooking-based rehabilitation goals.
Gardening Group
Gardening as an activity to work on rehabilitation goals and develop new leisure interests.
Creative Discovery Group
Art- and craft-based group to work on rehabilitation goals.
Music Group
Music-based group to work on rehabilitation goals.
Clinical teaching
We are involved in occupational therapy training and have students throughout the year from Oxford Brookes University and Coventry University.
Contact us
Alison Bragg, Team Lead
Email: oceoutpatienttherapy@ouh.nhs.uk
Monday to Friday 8.00am - 4.30pm
Last reviewed:29 April 2024