Occupational Therapy Intervention for COPD – Flashcards

Set up, loose clothing, avoid socks with elastic, shawl vs. sweater, slip on shoes vs. tie, avoid elaborate outfits, put LE clothing on all at once

Avoid aerosol products, avoid elaborate hair/makeup

Avoid aerosols, body poof, hand held shower, bath bench, perform in segments

- Plan day - Prioritize efforts - Pacing - Position tools

- Pursed lip breathing - Diaphragmatic breathing

- Blowing bubbles (pursed lip breathing) - Holding pulse oximeter to monitor percentage

Relax: - Guided imagery - Progressive muscle relaxation - Lift with legs not back - Rolling walker, electric w/c - Push instead of pull - Posture

For middle and lower sections of the lungs the chest is higher that the patients head. For upper sections of the lungs the patient should be sitting at a 45 degree angle. All positions require pillows to achieve desired height.

With cupped hands move quickly and rhythmically across the patient's back

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