Reflections From the Other Side of Acute Care

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Debbie Amini, EdD, OTR/L, FAOTA, Assistant Editor

Abstract

An occupational therapist of 40 years experiences a traumatic event during her time in an acute care hospital. She journeys through a host of life-altering experiences, including cognitive decline, delusion, paranoia, and an inability to engage in her desired occupations. While on this journey and during reflections following her return home, she is able to see more clearly how an occupational therapist may have assisted with several of the major concerns she was experiencing, thus improving her well-being and quality of life. She is an Assistant Editor for the Open Journal of Occupational Therapy (OJOT) and this is her story.

Recommended Citation

Amini, D. (2023). Reflections From the Other Side of Acute Care. The Open Journal of Occupational Therapy, 11(3), 1-8. https://doi.org/10.15453/2168-6408.2220