order to initiate a verbal exchange, or to get the attention of an RA who is sitting at a different table. Conversations between residents do not go beyond inquiring how one is enjoying their food, why one is not eating the food in front of them, or the reason why one has not received their plate yet. Body Functions and Structures Structures of the nervous system. The hypothalamus influences the occupation of self- feeding, as it regulates the metabolic processes related to eating, as well as controls hunger levels (Nolte, 2009). An intact visual system supports engagement in Eyes, ear, and related structures. Structures involved in voice and speech. N/A Structures of the cardiovascular, immunological, and respiratory systems. Structures including the heart, blood vessels, and lungs impact the cardiovascular and respiratory functioning required for self-feeding. Proper functioning Structures related to digestive, metabolic, and endocrine systems. of digestive organs, including the oral cavity structures, esophagus, stomach, small and large intestines, and rectum are directly involved with eating, and are therefore associated with the occupation of self-feeding. Similarly, hormonal structures including the pituitary gland are necessary in regulating metabolic functioning and hunger levels. Structures related to genitourinary and reproductive systems. N/A Structures related to movement. Sufficient (ROM) of the upper extremity is required to bring self-feeding tools and materials to one’s mouth.
order to initiate a verbal exchange, or to get the attention of an RA who is sitting at a different table. Conversations between residents do not go beyond inquiring how one is enjoying their food, why one is not eating the food in front of them, or the reason why one has not received their plate yet. Body Functions and Structures Structures of the nervous system. The hypothalamus influences the occupation of self- feeding, as it regulates the metabolic processes related to eating, as well as controls hunger levels (Nolte, 2009). Eyes, ear, and related structures. An intact visual system supports engagement in Structures involved in voice and speech. N/A Structures of the cardiovascular, immunological, and respiratory systems. Structures including the heart, blood vessels, and lungs impact the cardiovascular and respiratory functioning required for self-feeding. Structures related to digestive, metabolic, and endocrine systems. Proper functioning of digestive organs, including the oral cavity structures, esophagus, stomach, small and large intestines, and rectum are directly involved with eating, and are therefore associated with the occupation of self-feeding. Similarly, hormonal structures including the pituitary gland are necessary in regulating metabolic functioning and hunger levels. Structures related to genitourinary and reproductive systems. N/A Structures related to movement. Sufficient (ROM) of the upper extremity is required to bring self-feeding tools and materials to one’s mouth.
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