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orientation (or″e-әn-ta´shәn)   awareness of one's environment, with reference to place, time, and people.
  the relative positions of atoms or groups in chemical compounds.
  a planned series of classes and educational experiences to acquaint a newly employed worker with routines and expectations.
 

reality orientation  a program designed to improve mental and motor function in persons who are confused or disoriented. It is often used in long-term care facilities to create an environment in which perceptions of the environment in relation to the external world are directed toward the reality of that world. Aids such as calendars and clocks, as well as sensory stimuli such as distinctive sights, sounds, and smells are used to improve sensory awareness.





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