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Self-care

Self-care is any necessary human regulatory function which is under individual control, deliberate and self-initiated.

Reference links

  • Interventions For Caregivers of People With Parkinson’s Disease: Systematic Review of Related Literature From January 2011–December 2018 2
    www.aota.org
    Author: Henderson and Boone - Evidence for the effectiveness of interventions for caregivers of people with Parkinson’s disease within the scope of occupational therapy practice that facilitates maintaining participation in the caregiver. Results included repetitive yoga when targeting stress levels, depressive symptoms, or general psychosocial health. Citation: Henderson, W., and Boone, A. (2020). Interventions for caregivers of people with Parkinson’s disease: Systematic review of related literature from January 2011–December 2018. [Critically Appraised Topic]. American Occupational Therapy Association.
  • Self-Care 0
    en.wikipedia.org
    Author: Wikipedia - Self care is the individual practice of health management without the aid of a medical professional. In health care, self-care is any human regulatory function which is under individual control, deliberate and self-initiated, for the purpose of the maintenance of health and wellbeing. It can additionally be described as the "practice of activities that an individual initiates and performs on their own behalf in maintaining life, health, and well-being.”

Activity List(s)

Goal Bank

  • Given fading cues, Jarod will engage in bilateral hand tasks including cutting with scissors, using utensils, and tools to complete activities, in 4/5 trials with 90% accuracy to demonstrate self-care and eye-hand coordination over 6 therapy sessions. 2
  • Peter will demonstrate improved fine motor skills by opening lunch containers independently on 4 /5 days by March 5, 2023 . 1
  • Peter will manipulate button on clothing on body with 2 verbal prompts on 4 /5 occasions by May 5, 2023. 0
  • Peter will manipulate zipper on coat on body with 2 verbal prompts on 4 /5 occasions by May 5, 2023 . 0