- August 25, 2024
Rehabilitation Psychology
It is a specialized field of psychology that aims to maximize the independence, employment status, health and social participation of individuals with disabilities and chronic health conditions. Evaluation and treatment may include the following areas: Psychological, social, cognitive, behavioral and functional status, self-esteem, coping skills, and quality of life. Since the conditions experienced by patients vary greatly, Psychologists in the field of rehabilitation will offer individual treatment methods. The discipline takes a holistic approach, Taking into account individuals within their broader social context and assessing environmental and demographic factors that may facilitate or hinder performance. This approach, which integrates personal factors (e.g. disability, disabilities, strengths, environmental factors, Complies with the International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health issued by the World Health Organization.