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Last Modified: Monday 03 February 2025.
Occupational Therapy
- Introduction
- Vision, Mission & Objective
- Organisation Chart
- Services
- Clinic Schedule
- Client Charter
- Related Information
Introduction
Occupational Therapy services in Hospital Kuala Lumpur started in 1972 in the Neuropsychiatric Institute. In 1978 the Physical dysfunction Unit was opened in the Orthopedics Institute.
Occupational Therapy is a health care profession based on the philosophy that scientifically graded purposeful activity can promote health and wellbeing in all aspects of daily life.
Clinical Occupational Therapists work with all age groups in a wide range of physical and psychological areas. Places of employment may include hospitals, clinics, day and rehabilitation centers, homecare programs, special schools, industry and private enterprise. Occupational therapist may work in private practice and as educators and consultants.
Background
Occupational Therapy Department Services began in 1972 at the Kuala Lumpur Hospital. Occupational Therapy provides the earliest service in the Department of Psychiatry located at the Institute of Neurology. In 1978, Occupational Therapy Department expanded and continued its service to the Physical Unit at Wisma Rekod which is now the Department of Orthopedics and Traumatology. Currently, Occupational Therapy Department provides services in 4 separate units, namely the Physical Unit, Orthopedic Unit, Neuromedical Unit, and Psychiatry Unit.
Vision
The Occupational Therapy services shall be delivered by professionals with caliber and integrity who are competent, responsible, effective and sensitive to the needs of the clients through a quality health system with up to date technology, training, research and continuous professional development.
Mision
The department will provide continuous Occupational Therapy services to referred customers at the Kuala Lumpur Hospital. Customers will be treated in a relaxed environment using the best techniques and technologies available. The customer's confidential should be taken care of and kept by a professional, caring and teamwork. Employees need to keep up with medical education and ongoing professional development to enhance their skills and competencies and enrich their experience.
Treatment Objectives
i) To assess and identify the individual's abilities and problems related to activities in the person's daily life and environment.
ii) To plan the short and long term treatment objectives. The plan should be relevant to the person's development stage, habits, roles, life style preference and the environment.
iii) To provide therapeutic interventions.
iv) To facilitate performance of everyday tasks and adaptation of settings in which the person’s works, lives and socializes. It includes teaching new techniques and providing equipment, which facilitate independence in personal care, reducing environmental barriers and providing resources to lessen stress.
v) To promote cooperation and coordination with other professionals, families, carers and volunteers in order to realize the holistic approach.
Organisation Chart
Services
The Occupational Therapy Department services to the following specialities in the hospital: orthopaedic, spinal, rehabilitation medicine, neurology, neurosurgery, medical, rheumatology, paediatrics, psychiatry, dermatology, urology, radiotherapy, plastic surgery, cardiac rehabilitation, visual rehabilitation and pain management. Common services provided by occupational therapist inclusive of activity of daily living retraining, splinting, compression therapy, behaviour modification and sensory-motor training.
SERVICES OFFERED INCLUDE:
1) PHYSICAL UNIT
- IPain Management
- IReturn To Work
- Rehabilitation
- Surgical
- Oncology & Radiotherapy
- Burn & Reconstructive Plastic Surgery
- Dermatology
- Nephrology & Urology
- Pre-Driving
- Visual Rehabilitation
- Cochlear Implant
2) ORTHOPEADIC
- General Orthopeadic
- Hand & Microsurgery
- Amputation
- Congenital Orthopeadic Condition
- Return To Work And Pre Driving
3) PSYCHIATRY
- Work Rehabilitation
- Neuropsychiatric
- Adolescent Psychiatric
- Neurosis
- Community Psychiatric
- Psychosis
4) NEUROMEDICAL
- Neurosurgery
- Neurology
- Geriatric
- Respiratory
- Medical
- Cardiac Rehabilitation
Clinic Schedule
DAY | OPERATION TIME | LUNCH HOUR |
MONDAY - THURSDAY | 7.30 AM -5.00 PM | 1.00 PM – 2.00 PM |
FRIDAY | 7.30 AM – 12.15 NOON | 12.15 NOON – 2.45 PM |
Client Charter
Each patient will be given the best possible professional service:
1. Regardless of age, race, religion, descent and socioeconomic status
2. Transparent, friendly, considerate and polite.
3. In a healthy and harmonious environment and given the opportunity to make decisions about treatment management.
4. With a clear description and status of the disease, treatment plans and risks as well as alternative treatments
5. By ensuring that the patient's personal / confidential matters are kept and kept confidential
6. And given the opportunity to submit feedback on the services provided.
To effectively implement the client's charter, the patient is obliged to:
A) Comply with hospital rules
B) Use all facilities responsibly
C) Adhere to the treatment plan given
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