Occupational Performance & Therapeutic Process for MSK across the Lifespan

Question 1

anger-

Answer 1

patients expel pent-up energy and avoid initial depression (turning anger onto self)— appropriate emotion at this point

Question 2

depression-

Answer 2

patients exhausted from rehabilitation efforts, social
supports, and caregivers are emotionally depleted and potentially not as supportive; often “easier” for caregivers to “do for the person”

Question 3

Disappointment-

Answer 3

lack of swift progress is experienced by patient and echoed by significant others; no “quick fix”; impact of health care systems processes e.g. wait times for seeking specialist appointment

Question 4

Acceptance-

Answer 4

coming to terms with limitations; willing to use strengths to accomplish meaningful goals and roles