Occupational therapists play a crucial role in the rehabilitation field. Through guidance, instruction, and repetition their patients are able to accomplish their daily living activities and enjoy doing them. Evidence has been conducted that proves occupational therapists can help and improve the conditions of a patient with a TBI. One way of making sure therapy treatment is successful is by using individual advocacy. It is used to encourage and help patients with an injury to achieve and sustain their participation in the community. Occupational therapists use methods such as speaking up for the patient and supporting the patient’s interest (King, Curtin, 2014). Occupational therapists are salient advocators for their patient’s empowerment.
