Rabeya Ferdous is a Clinical Occupational Therapist. Email: rabeya1988@gmail.com
Many students and normal people experienced gunshot injuries in recent times in Bangladesh. This injury hampered their life very significantly.
Stroke is the second leading cause of death in the world. After stroke, patients face different challenges to cope with the new situation. Stroke rehabilitation is the crucial part of treating the patient appropriately.
Parkinson’s disease is a very common disorder in our country. According to the latest World Health Organisation (WHO) data published in 2020, Parkinson’s disease deaths in Bangladesh reached 3,782 or 0.53% of total deaths. In Bangladesh, death rank is 125 among the world.
A heatwave is an extended period of hot weather relative to the expected conditions of the area at that time of year, which may be accompanied by high humidity. Children face more vulnerable situations at this time. A few days ago we faced a heatwave.
Education is one of the most crucial basic rights for all children. Children with special needs also have an equal right to educate themselves. Education may impact their everyday lifestyle. It may also improve personal development and increase people’s independence in their daily lives.
Every child has the right to live independently. In Bangladesh, there is a significant population of disabled children,
On December 3, 1992, the United Nations established the first International Day of Persons with Disabilities. The aim of this day is to promote an understanding of disability issues and mobilise support for the dignity, rights, and well-being of persons with disabilities. The theme for 2023 is “United in action to rescue and achieve the SDGs for, with, and by persons with disabilities.”
Occupational Therapy Day initially started on October 27, 2010, and celebrated nationally and internationally. The main aim of the day is to promote occupational therapy and create awareness among people. This year, the theme for this day is “Unity through Community.” Occupational therapists unite all community members to achieve a specific goal.
October 27 is observed as the World Occupational Therapy Day. On this day, occupational therapists promote their profession throughout the world. The programme of the day varies from culture to culture. This year the central theme of Occupational Therapy Day is “Belong. Be you.”
December 3 is the international day of persons with disabilities. Every year this day is observed nationally and internationally.
Each year, 27 October is celebrated nationally and internationally as the World Occupational Therapy Day. The theme of this year is, “Reimagine Doing”.
Mrs. X is a 62 years old dementia patient. She is suffering from this for two years. Her problem has increased in this pandemic.
Activities of Daily Living (ADL) is very important for every person in their personal lives. There are three types of ADLs we do in our daily routine like i) self care, ii) productivity; and iii) leisure.
Scarf is a part of the traditional dress of women in Bangladesh. Women wear it in different styles. But it can cause harm, sometimes
An intensive care unit (ICU), also known as an intensive therapy unit or intensive treatment unit (ITU) or critical care unit (CCU), is a
Autism is now becoming a familiar condition in Bangladesh. The total numbers of autistic children are increasing day by day.
Most of the people are not aware about autism. Autistic children are increasing day by day. Parents are very anxious about their children and also proper treatment.