Occupational Theraphy

Occupational Theraphy

Introduction

Occupational Therapy services at Hospital Kuala Lumpur commenced in 1972 at the NeuroPsychiatric Institute, expanding over the years to various specialized units within the hospital. In 1978, the Physical Dysfunction Unit was established at the Orthopedics Institute, followed by the addition of a unit at the Pediatrics Institute in 1988. Subsequently, specialized units were introduced at the Respiratory Institute in 1989, the Spinal Injuries Unit in K9 in the same year, and finally, the Burns Unit under the guidance of Dato Mahmud in 1995.

Occupational Therapy is a healthcare profession grounded in the belief that purposeful activity can enhance health and well-being across all facets of daily life. Clinical Occupational Therapists collaborate with individuals of all ages, addressing a wide spectrum of physical and psychological needs. Their work spans diverse settings such as hospitals, rehabilitation centers, schools, and private practices, among others, encompassing roles as educators, consultants, and practitioners.

Services

The Occupational Therapy department extends its services to various specialties within the hospital, including Orthopedics, Spinal Injuries, Rehabilitation Medicine, Neurology, Neurosurgery, Pediatrics, Psychiatry, Dermatology, Urology, Radiotherapy, Plastic Surgery, and Cardiac Rehabilitation.

Services Offered

Physical Unit

1. Remedial activities to enhance or maintain:
- Physical functions
- Range of motion
- Cognitive function

2. Silicon bath
3. Splinting
4. Pressure garments
5. Activities of daily living (ADL) training
6. Social reintegration
7. Aids and adaptations
8. Stress management
9. Work hardening
10. Counseling
11. Wheelchair/mobility aids assessment/training
12. Work placement
13. Pre-driving assessment
14. Home/school visits

Pediatrics Unit

1. Early intervention remedial activities
2. Activities to enhance or maintain:
- Physical function
- Range of movement
3. ADL training
4. Silicon bath
5. Splinting
6. Pressure garments
7. Social reintegration
8. Behavior modification
9. Aids and adaptations
10. Wheelchair/mobility aids assessment/training
11. Family counseling
12. Preschool assessment
13. Home/school visits

Psychiatric Unit

1. Reorientation
2. Social reintegration
3. Self-help skills training
4. Self-awareness skills training
5. Stress management
6. Behavior modification
7. Patient counseling
8. Family counseling
9. Assessment and training in domestic functions
10. Assessment and training in work habits
11. Work placement
12. Home/school/work visits
13. Coping skills acquisition
14. Work hardening

Contact Information

Tel: 603-2615 6029
Fax: 603-2615 6030

Email: carakerja@hkl.moh.gov.my