Occupational therapists develop and maintain a person's capacity to perform day-to-day tasks and roles essential to productive living.

This requires them to design treatment programme for those with physical disabilities, mental or social problems either from birth or as the result of accident, illness or ageing. Their work involves:

• Enhancing physical and psychological functions
• Preventing illnesses
• Facilitating independent living
• Improving quality of life of people with disabilities or special needs
• Promoting reintegration into home, work and society