Occupational therapy emerging in Mongolia: a case study

Abstract

This case study illustrates the emerging role of occupational therapy in Mongolia. As a result of limited resources and staff, clients living outside of the city are particularly isolated from receiving rehabilitation services. Occupational therapy assessment, treatment, education and training were provided to improve the situation of the client. An additional benefit of the occupational therapists intervention was the use of this case study to educate carers, students and medical professionals about the concepts and value of occupational therapy. With international training and clinical education, and new occupational therapy graduates, understanding of the profession will increase and occupational therapy will continue to advance in Mongolia.