Author(s):
1. Gordana Savković, Akademija strukovnih studija Beograd, Visoka zdravstvena škola, Serbia
2. Nada Savković, Visoka zdravstvena skola strukovnih studija u Beogradu, Serbia

Abstract:
Abstract: The number of patients with degenerative rheumatic diseases who are users of physical medicine and rehabilitation services is increasing. As addition to measurements and testing as a method of objective assessment in occupational therapy it is necessary to incorporate self-evaluation methods into evaluation in order to get a more realistic picture of patients functional abilities to perform daily activities. Aim of this paper is to review the progress of patients with rheumatic diseases in occupational therapy using the Western Ontario and McMaster Universities Osteoarthritis Index (WOMAC), as one of the assessment methods. Materials and Methods: A sample of 8 patients diagnosed with coxarthrosis included in occupational therapy treatment as part of physical rehabilitation of various institutions in Belgrade was assessed at the beginning and at the end of treatment with WOMAC test. Results: In all patients progress was evaluated after treatment and rehabilitation. Conclusion: WOMAC as an element of functional assessment in occupational therapy is an additional method that provides better insight into changes in the functional abilities of patients with coxarthrosis.

Key words:
WOMAC, occupational therapy, assessment, coxarthrosis.

Thematic field:
Modern Approaches in Occupational Therapy

Date of abstract submission:
21.02.2022.

Conference:
Međunarodna naučna konferencija - Znanjem do zdravlja SANUS 2022.