Occupational therapy interventions for the acquisition of housework and cooking skills for subjects of the Medical Treatment and Supervision Act Law

Abstract

Among the subjects of the Medical Treatment and Supervision Act Law (MTSA), there are cases in which intellectual disability and cognitive dysfunction coexist with mental illness. Furthermore, poor basic skills in housework and cooking lead to unstable living and worsening of the patients' condition. The present case had both intellectual disability and cognitive dysfunction, and was indifferent to health and life, which contributed to an unhealthy lifestyle. Through occupational therapy and overnight training, the authors used positive feedback on what the patient was able to accomplish and provided effective examples and advice to help the acquisition of skills in health care, housework, and cooking. As a result, improvement in health management and daily living skills was achieved. The health management and life skills intervention for this case under the MTSA resulted in an increase in the value of social life. This intervention prevented the recurrence of harmful behavior and influenced the future reintegration into society.