Occupational Therapy Service

Our occupational therapists conduct standardised assessments and design individualised training programmes targeting various cognitive and perceptual areas. These include attention, memory, executive functions, visual-spatial skills and other cognitive-perceptual abilities.

Standardised assessments and customised training programmes are provided to enhance various hand function issues, ranging from dexterity, manipulation, bilateral hand coordination and eye-hand coordination to writing and drawing.

Patient-specific stroke rehabilitation programmes are available to enhance motor functions via neuro-developmental treatments and skills training.

ADL training covers various aspects of daily living, such as feeding, grooming, dressing, toileting, bathing and home management skills.

Patients are individually assessed on their special requirements for assistive devices to enhance their independence and safety in day-to-day activities. Our occupational therapist will provide detailed guidance and recommendations to patients on choosing the most appropriate assistive device. These could include feeding aids, dressing aids, grooming aids, writing aids, anti-pressure sore cushions/mattresses, bath chairs/showers, commodes and hoists, and hospital beds.

The seating needs of patients are assessed on an individual basis. Our occupational therapist will identify and study different patients’ seating requirements and recommend special seating devices and pressure relieving cushions for posture improvement, pressure relief during sit out, and participation in normal activities with the use of a tailor-made seating system.

Patients who suffer from burns or have undergone surgeries are prescribed tailor-made pressure garments to reduce scar hypertrophy. Pressure garments and pressure stockings are also provided to patients with lymphoedema and varicose veins to alleviate oedema and reduce symptoms related to chronic venous insufficiency.