A 25-year-old soldier is participating in OT services after the loss of multiple limbs in combat. The soldier is currently in a military inpatient rehabilitation facility, where he has spent the past month. The soldier is depressed and is not interested in doing any interventions in therapy or activities in the hospital. What would the OTA suspect is interfering with the soldier's progress?

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Occupational deprivation occurs when an individual is prevented from engaging in meaningful occupations that are necessary for health and well-being. In this case, the soldier may be experiencing occupational deprivation due to the loss of multiple limbs and the resulting limitations in activities he can engage in. This deprivation may be leading to his depression and lack of motivation in therapy.

A 25-Year-Old Soldier Is Participating in OT Services After the Loss