Question

An occupational therapist is treating a patient with multiple sclerosis. The patient's endurance, coordination, and ability to move smoothly on her own are inconsistent. Her performance is worse when she overexerts herself. The occupational therapist recommends the patient use an electric hospital bed for sleeping and a motorized wheelchair for community mobility. These devices will help her conserve her energy for other activities. What intervention approach is the occupational therapist using?

Question options:

Maintain

Prevent

Create/Promote

Modify

Answer 1

Ans; Modify approach

Mutiple scelorosis causes nerve damage .Myelin damage disrupts communication between brain and rest of the body.People may lose ability to walk independently or at all.

In this case occupatinal therapist instructing the client to use medical equipment in modified approach to promote independence and safety and to conserve energy.

Modify intervention approach directed at finding ways to revise the current context or activity demand to support performance in the natural setting.