Firstly, the occupational therapist helped Rafiya in the referral process to a rehabilitation care home where she could get enough care and support. The fact that stroke had affected her emotionally, the occupational therapist helped her to restore her confidence by talking to her about her problems so that she could share and feel comfortable. The occupational therapist has played a huge role from the beginning when she was admitted in the care home in helping the care plan manager to plan support by giving information about her needs and preferences. The therapist also liaised with other professionals such as social worker, nurse and physiotherapist by doing meetings to help document her difficulties and review her on going
Firstly, the occupational therapist helped Rafiya in the referral process to a rehabilitation care home where she could get enough care and support. The fact that stroke had affected her emotionally, the occupational therapist helped her to restore her confidence by talking to her about her problems so that she could share and feel comfortable. The occupational therapist has played a huge role from the beginning when she was admitted in the care home in helping the care plan manager to plan support by giving information about her needs and preferences. The therapist also liaised with other professionals such as social worker, nurse and physiotherapist by doing meetings to help document her difficulties and review her on going