We work in so many different areas that it's difficult to answer that question quickly. Basically occupational therapists help to enhance an ability to take part in daily activities of life. They help people be more independent in their self-care, in the way they look after themselves in the work they need to do or in leisure. As a result of anything that is not addressed in that field, they may be a less productive person, and a person who we know is less productive or who is deprived of occupation is usually a less healthy person.
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