Depressed patients in the hospital, occupational therapy needs Evaluation, Master's thesis

The study was carried out at Lithuanian health sciences university psychiatric clinic where he was seen depression in patients with occupational therapy needs. The study included 71 person: 83.1% (n = 59) women and 16.9% (n = 12) of men suffering from depression. The sample consisted of 19 to 78 years age. Average age was 51.88 ± 1.56 years. It was found that subjects most independent of the following activities: personal hygiene 92%, 88% searching for help, taking care of your health 88%, the financial management of 82%, 81% eating skills, self-care 80% transport and the use of 80%. Depression in patients with lack of autonomy occur in entertainment: the 36% of patients in their free time is not independent, and 11% of patients in need of assistance or too much effort for leisure and recreation. Found that depressed patients performed activities sufficient to balance work, daily activities, recreation and leisure. Compared to patients with depression will and motivation the test group before and after occupational therapy, and a control group whose treatment was not applied during occupational therapy found that depressed patients group, which has been applied to occupational therapy will and motivation have improved significantly. Will test all Assessment group points found a statistically significant impact on occupational therapy p <.001 attending occupational therapy workshops for people suffering from depression will and motivation for improvement