Occupational Therapy at The Ohio State University

Occupational therapy exists to facilitate an individuals ability to perform the activities that are important to them, despite the presence or risk of impairment, disease or disability. Occupational therapists work in homes, hospitals, schools or community agencies. Their patients are those who are adapting to or are at risk of functional limitations such as physical and cognitive disabilities, psychosocial dysfunctions and mental illnesses, or developmental and learning disorders. All facets of performance (physical, cognitive and psychosocial) are addressed, and goal-directed activity is applied to enhance physical and psychosocial abilities, health, well-being and life satisfaction.