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Psychosocial occupational therapy intervention with AIDS patients.

Am J Occup Ther. 1988 Aug;42(8):507-12. Unique Identifier : AIDSLINE MED/89148381
Schindler VJ; St. Vincent's Hospital, New York, New York.

Abstract: The role of psychosocial occupational therapy with AIDS patients is explored. The clinical picture is defined, information regarding the transmission, incidence, diagnosis, and treatment is presented, and the impact of the illness on the developmental life cycle is described. The occupational behavior framework is used to guide evaluation and intervention and case examples are provided. Finally, fears and issues affecting therapists working with these patients are explored.
Keywords: Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome/PSYCHOLOGY/*REHABILITATION Adult Case Report Child, Preschool Female Human Male Middle Age *Occupational Therapy Pregnancy Social Behavior JOURNAL ARTICLE

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