Occupational therapy in Geneva
What is occupational therapy?
Occupational therapy is a healthcare profession focused on supporting people with physical, mental, cognitive or social difficulties that limit their ability to perform daily tasks or participate fully in social life.
Using activities that are specific and meaningful to the patient, occupational therapy aims to improve well-being, promote independence and facilitate integration or reintegration into the personal, professional and social environment.
Concrete examples:
- After a stroke: The occupational therapist works with the patient to re-learn daily activities such as dressing, using eating utensils or writing, adapting activities to residual abilities and using technical aids where necessary.
- Following a wrist fracture: The occupational therapist proposes specific exercises to improve strength, flexibility and coordination of the hand and wrist, while adapting daily activities to make them feasible during the rehabilitation period, and advising on the use of orthoses if necessary.
With its person-centred approach, occupational therapy contributes to a holistic vision of health, where the aim is not simply to treat a pathology or injury, but to promote harmonious reintegration into daily, professional and social life. Occupational therapists work closely with other healthcare professionals (doctors, physiotherapists, etc.) to develop an integrated, personalized care plan that meets the unique needs of each patient.
This interdisciplinary collaboration ensures that interventions are complementary, helping to optimize recovery, prevent future complications and maximize patient autonomy. By adapting the environment and proposing concrete solutions to overcome everyday challenges, occupational therapists help patients regain a sense of normalcy and personal effectiveness, contributing significantly to their overall well-being and quality of life.
What are the benefits of occupational therapy?
The benefits are manifold and tailored to the specific needs of each patient. The main benefits of occupational therapy are :
- Improve ability to perform daily activities (dressing, eating, working, etc.).
- Increase independence and reduce dependenceon caregivers.
- Adapt the living or working environment to reduce barriers and facilitate participation.
- Reinforce motor, cognitive and social skills.
- Prevent worsening health conditions and contribute to a better quality of life.
How does an occupational therapy session work?
Occupational therapy treatment begins with a detailed assessment of needs, abilities and goals.
This assessment may include observations, interviews and specific tests.
A personalized treatment plan is then drawn up, including targeted therapeutic activities, advice on environmental adaptation and strategies for overcoming difficulties.
Sessions are adaptive and evolving, based on your progress and feedback, with an emphasis on autonomy and independence.
