摘要：Self-management and engagement in therapeutic activities and exercise programs decrease pain and depression and increase functional abilities, improve sleep, and enhance overall health. Self-management is one of the most important aspects of arthritis care because arthritis is a chronic condition; occupational therapists collaborate with clients to find effective strategies to manage and control symptoms by addressing specific goals that target purposeful activities that are meaningful to them. Aging with arthritis means coping with change. Approaching each person as a unique individual, occupational therapy practitioners create client-centered care. They understand the physiological and psychosocial changes that come with aging and the challenges of managing a chronic condition. Collaborating with occupational therapy practitioners will help to maximize performance abilities and promote independence in self-care, work, family, and community activities regardless of limitations.
