Caring for Pets: Treatment Strategies
Population:
AdultDiscipline:
OTSLPDiagnosis:
ADLs/IADLsArthritisBalance/Vestibular/FallsBrain InjuryChronic PainNervous System ConditionsSpinal Cord InjuryStrokeReferences:
- American Occupational Therapy Association. (2020). Occupational therapy practice framework: Domain and process (4th ed.). American Journal of Occupational Therapy, 74 (Suppl. 2), 7412410010.
This resource breaks down the IADL of pet care into practical treatment strategies, task analyses, and safety considerations so you can confidently integrate meaningful, client-centered goals into your therapy sessions. This printable clinical reference is for occupational therapists and speech-language pathologists working with adult patients, covering ADLs/IADLs, Arthritis, Balance/Vestibular/Falls and Brain Injury. Print Resource, US Letter, 4 pages. Members can view and print it.
Use this resource when a patient, family, or colleague asks:
- How can I simulate pet care tasks in a clinical setting?
- What treatment strategies improve independence with pet care tasks?
- How do I address pet care as an IADL in occupational therapy after injury?
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