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In a hospital setting, the aim of the occupational therapist is to strive with the rehabilitation team to get the maximum performance from the patient and to provide practical assistance in the form of aids to daily living, housing adaptations, and advice to the patient and his or her family in preparation for the patient’s return home.
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Sutherland, J. (1982). The occupational therapist in the rehabilitation team. In: Capildeo, R., Maxwell, A. (eds) Progress in Rehabilitation. Palgrave, London. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-349-86080-7_5
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