VOTC Evidence Bytes: Effectiveness of Rehabilitation for Patients with Severe Mental Illness

This experimental study, conducted in Delhi, examined the effectiveness of rehabilitation intervention for patients with mental illness. After 3 months of rehabilitation intervention consisting of psycho-education, activity scheduling and social skill training, the authors found that there were improvements in subjective well-being, functioning, and cognitive areas.

http://medind.nic.in/daa/t10/i1/daat10i1p109.pdf

VOTC Newsletter - Issue 119

VOTC Therapy Newsletter - Issue 119

Cultural practices in India make OT practice challenging. As OT’s primary goal is to help patients in what they want and need to do, OT practitioners in India must ... Read More

Autism Corner: What screening tools are used by healthcare professionals practising in the area of autism spectrum disorders? Read More

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VOTC Evidence Bytes: Legal Implications for Healthcare Practice in India

This informative article highlights the fact that healthcare professionals fall under the purview of the Consumer Protection Act of  1986. Healthcare professionals need to exert caution when selecting treatment methods and inform care recipients the potential harm associated with the treatment. The article also presents various preventive measures that healthcare professionals take to avoid litigations. Though this article mostly discusses medical and dental practice in India, underscores the importance of proper and ethical judgements, proper documentation, standardized diagnostic tools and evidence-based treatment choices. the information can be generalized across healthcare professions, including occupational therapy.

http://medind.nic.in/daa/t09/i2/daat09i2p302.pdf